It’s all politics, that’s all it is right? Well for Tupac Amaru Shakur it was more then politics, it was his life! 1995 was obviously not a good year for raps most watched and media hounded individual as numerous conspiracies, betrayal’s, and other types of drama befell 2Pac. Then it happened, someone let the beast loose! Suge Knight bailed 2Pac out of Clinton Correctional in October 1995 and immediately signed him to his label, Death Row Records. What would 2Pac say? What as on his mind? What did 11 months of prision do to Pac? All that would be answered with a title similar to his situation: All Eyez On Me. Rap’s first double album.

Book 1

1. Ambitionz Az A Ridah 

Pac lets it all loose here in this opening track to the double album. It is evident that Pac has a lot to speak on with these 3 longer then usual verses which touch on jealousy, Government involvement in his life, and overall problems that seem to follow the rapper wherever he goes. All done of a dope Daz production complete with violins and guitar licks.

2. All Bout U 

The same ***** everywhere we go! 2Pac, Nate Dogg, and the Outlawz get down on this track about seeing the same females constantly. A very dope verse from Fatal complete this song lyrically. Also includes cameo’s from Dru Down and Snoop Doggy Dogg. Bass filled Johnny J. production

3. Skandalouz 

2Pac telling tales about pullin tricks on tricks, while Nate takes over the hook. Nice Daz production as well.

4. Got My Mind Made Up 

This track has more of a East Coast feel to it as Daz and Pac start it off with G’d up yet MC-like verses, then on to the true MC performances of the track. First off is Kurupt with a metaphor induced verse. Next up is the Ticalian Stallion, Method man and as always with him is Redman to finish it off. Expect this to have the only East Coast vibe on the whole album

5. How Do U Want It. 

The raunchiest song on the record complete with the catchy chorus from KC & Jojo of Jodeci.

6. 2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted 

The concept definitely reflected the times! Both 2Pac and Snoop Doggy Dogg come correct and real on this track detailing how the federal government wants them out of the public eye. Also a very dark yet gangsta’d out beat provided by Daz. A political club banger… Who would have guessed?

7. No More Pain 

Killing them softly over a bounce-music type of beat provided by Devante’ of Jodeci. This song is basically a “warning/flossing/can’t ***** with me” effort by Pac and not the last one to be heard on the album. The chorus which is taken from the Method Man hit “Bring the pain” has a chill effect when spoken by 2Pac.

8. Heartz Of Men 

Pac’s most constant flow on the whole album over a DJ Quik beat with exerts from Richard Pryor. Very dope song with good use of wind instruments.

9. Life Goes On 

A very emotional song that can break down the hardest nigga living. Like “Dear Mama” Pac succeeds at making the audience emotionally touched.

10. Only God Can Judge me 

The greatest political effort on the whole album! Pac not only uses his own experience in this song but also his political philosophy on the state of black youth. A classic joint that till today sticks with us all. Good verse by Rappin 4-tay but it seems he is not on the same page as Pac himself and lacks the potent effect Pac has.

11. Tradin War Stories 

It’s game. An OG concept of G’s with stripes reminiscing on old street war tales. Features a dope verse by C-bo, good efforts by EDI and Storm of Tha Outlawz, but Napoleon steals the show with his re-account of him witnessing his parents murder.

12. California Love (RMX) 

Who can forget this early 1996 banger which features the good Dr. and Zapp artist, the late Roger Troutman? Even though this is not the version that became the hit radio and video single it holds it’s weight. Maybe even more so then the original. Dre’s popular orchestra-like beat style, G-funk’d out, is perfect for Pac’s verse where he gives love to Cali. Classic!

13. I Ain’t Mad At Cha 

The third single off the album showcases the good chemistry between Danny Boy and 2Pac. Pac does what he does best by performing three very emotional verses while Danny Boy takes it away with his soulful chorus.

14. What’z Ya Phone # 

The porno beat-like track seems to be the only out of place song on the album. The beat it self seems like a spin off of a Porno background beat. Though not bad, it’s not the greatest song on the album. Phone Sex on a rap song just ain‘t cracking.

Book 2 

1. Can’t C Me 

What a way to start off the 2nd half of the double album.. With a beat that can blow your speakers the funk out! This intense track features the father of funk George Clinton who makes his cliché weird yet can’t stop listening to vocal performance. Good ode to the funk and a very special production by Dr. Dre.

2. Shorty Wanna Be a Thug 

Probably one of the best production efforts on the album. It is the epitome of that west coast sound. Concept: The tale of a YG (Young Gangsta for you squares) growing and learning the realities of the streets.

3. Holla At Me 

“Thought yall niggas was Gangstas” concept behind this fast paced song that basically calls out all comers. Good vocal effort by Jewell.

4. Wonda Why They Call U Bytch 

We all know Pac has respect for the sistas.. But this women sympathetic song dissects why a woman is called a “*****”. Another deep thought song. Also a slap in the face to C Delores Tucker and her Hip-Hop witch hunt. Superior production from Johnny J.

5. When We Ride 

The song that introduced the world to the Outlawz. Though now only down to three members as of 2003, this song features the original grouping of Tha Outlawz: Makaveli (Pac), Fatal, Kastro, Napoleon, EDI, Mussolini (Syke), Kadafi, and Kormaini (Mopream Shakur). Dope track.

6. Thug Passion 

Another song for the ladies based on a Drink containing Cristal and Alize. Features Storm, the Outlawz, and nice vocals from Jewell.

7. Picture Me Rollin 

More of a political song but with flossing twist. Basically Pac is poking fun at everyone who tried to keep him in jail or put him there. Mentioned are Government agencies, Clinton Correctional, and the District Attorney who tried his case. Dope verse from CPO the boss hog as well. Not to mention great production coming again from Johnny J.

8. Check Out Time 

Another dope beat from Johnny J. Concept about a post panty raid at a hotel the next day. What else can I say? It’s Check out time! Kurupt comes real tight with another on-key rap which flows to the beat perfectly. Sub par verse from Syke though.

9. Rather Be Ya Nigga 

This one again is for the ladies. But is about not being the main love, but the part time lover. The chemistry between Richie Rich and 2Pac shines on this one as Rich unlike the outlaws can keep up with Pac’s player type sensuality and raunchiness. Also another dope production effort from Bay Area producer Doug Rasheed.

10. All Eyez On Me 

The title track which sums up the whole album concept. After all the drama surrounding Pac the last year and now that he is free; All eyez on him! The dope beat (later used by Nas on “Street Dreams”) is one of the more memorable beats by Johnny J as the whole album concept is laid into one song.

11. Run Tha Streetz 

Story about business with the streets and then having to deal with his boo’s concerns. Staying up worrying, wondering if he will come home, and letting him do his thing. Comes with the territory when loving a thug nigga. Great Bass filled production.

12. Ain’t Hard 2 Find 

Gangsta Shit! The beat is dead on with the feel of the lyrics as Pac, E-40, B-legit, C-Bo, and Richie Rich drop that G shit to a Mike Mosely beat. Lyrically 2Pac comes his strongest on this one. Ain’t nothing but a Bay Area party!

13. Heaven Ain’t Hard To Find 

Ending on a positive note: Another Danny Boy – Pac Collaboration, which like before works out nice. Making a production appearance is QD3, son of Quincy Jones who makes a G-funk style ending to an almost perfect album.

After two discs of pure and raw game 2Pac finishes what probably is his most popular effort ever! Going 6 times platinum by September 1996 and eventually all the way to 9 times platinum, All Eyez On Me is seen by many as the peak of 2Pac’s skill. Definitely a classic album with it’s memorable cuts and catchy hooks. After all coming off of being shot, charged with rape, sent to prison and finally freed to the first place 2Pac found a home has to be a tremendous task for the average man. For 2Pac this was life, and all eyes were on him. I give this album a 5 out of 5: Classic!

This was Ras Kass´s second album. He dropped his critically acclaimed album “Soul On Ice” in 95. Lets see if this album lived up to the expectations.

1. Endtro (Intro)

2. Rasassination 

Ras is getting a good start with “Rasassination”. It’s a dope beat and Ras is dropping tight lyrics all over it. The hook is good too.

3. Ghetto fabulous feat Dr Dre & Mack 10 

I just love this beat. Not to mention the tight performance by Dre, Mack 10 and Rass kass. I wonder how a group with these three rappers would be like. Anyway, back on track to the track. Like I said, the beat is tight and I love the hook since it’s catchy. This is not only the best track on the album, it was also the first single of it. I don’t know why Ras didn’t blow up with this single.

4. LapDance feat R.C.

What the hell is this? Don’t tell me that Ras is trying to make a club song. If that’s the case then this is the worst club song ever. Nothing is good on this track.

5. (Skit)

6. Conceited bastard 

Sometimes I wonder what’s wrong with Ras Kass’s ear – this beat is wack and boring. Since the beat is so wack you hardly get to the hook. That’s to bad since the hook is good. Wack track!

7. Ice age feat Kurupt & El Drex

“Ice age” has got another wack and boring beat. It’s to bad since Ras, Kurupt and El Drez are dropping dope lyrics. The hook is nothing special either.

8. (Skit)

9. H2oproof feat Saafir

Just as I started to lose hope, Ras Kass finally gets a tight beat. He don’t waste any time; he is spitting dope lyrics with frustration and a whole lot of energy. Ras even got a hip-hop quotable in “The Source Mag” for one of his verses. Tight track!

10. It is what it is feat Jazze Pha

The beginning of this track is funny. Then the laid-back beat kicks in and you get the feeling that it’s a serious track. The hook is RnB inspired and is very catchy. It’s a good track that could have been a good single.

11. Interview with a vampire feat God and Satan

This is a track that got a hard dope beat with matching lyrics. It’s a good concept by Ras Kass and it’s a very interesting track. He really pulled of a tight and original track with this one.

12. Wild pitch feat Xzibit, Jah Skillz & Phil Da Agony 

The beat on this track is not good but it’s not bad either. That doesn’t seem to matter tho since the rappers on the track are dropping tight lyrics over it. The hook is definitely good but it’s still an average track.

13. OohWee!

In the beginning of the track Ras is saying that he “doesn’t give a ***** about a beat” (like Snoop said In Doggfather). I believe Ras tho since this beat is wack. It’s to bad since his flow is on point and of course his lyrics are tight. The hook is very catchy too. If this track had a better beat it could have been a single.

14. All or nuthin´ feat Twista 

Twista start this track with an awesome verse. He is not the only one impressing me; Ras is really dropping tight lyrics too. Twista and Ras Kass are very good together and it’s definitely showing on this track. It don’t hurt that the beat is dope and the hook is good, too.

15. Grindin feat Bad Azz

It’s hard to describe this track. The beat and hook make it sound like a party track, but Ras complex rhyme style is making it sound like a battle track. Still it’s a good track, I just don’t get what crowd it’s aimed at.

16. I Ain’t *****ing with you 

Once again Ras gets a boring beat that is kinda laid back. I cant listen to this track for more then one minute. The hook is simple and boring and Ras is saying a few unnecessary racist comments too.

17. Get at me 

This track is better. It’s got a good, laid back beat that fits Rass Kass. The hook is very nicely done by a female singer and Ras is spitting good game.

18. The end feat Rza

Rza is starting the track off with an impressive verse over the good, laid back, beat. Ras is also dropping tight lyrics and it’s a good track, but it feels like it’s too late to save the album.

I must say that I’m very disappointed. Ras tried to go mainstream but failed. Most of the beats on this album are wack. The lyrics are tight but sometimes they don’t fit in with the theme of the track. I would only recommend this album to the true Ras Kass fans or maybe people who just care for the lyrics. I give it 3/5

This is B.G`s sixth solo album, but his first album released on a mainstream level. The album contains the hit single “Bling Bling”.

1. Intro (Big Tymers)

Big Tymers are talking over a tight beat.

2. Trigga play

First track got a banging beat but the problem is that it doesn’t fit B.G his voice is to laid-back. However he still manage to make this a tight opening track.

3. Cash Money is an army

Tight beat and a good catchy hook with tight gangster lyrics is the best way to describe this track. It was also the first single off the album; don’t know why they chose this track though – the beat doesn’t have that typical club-sound. But I don’t care if it’s a single or not. The song is tight and one of the best on this album.

4. Play’n it raw feat Hot Boys

Everybody from Hot Boys (Lil Wayne. Turk, Juvenile and B.G) is dropping tight verses over the banging beat. The Hot Boys was a tight group and they’re proving it on this track.

5. With tha B.G feat Big Tymers

The beat isn’t all that, but if you can look past that, you will notice that B.G is flowing tight over it. Even the Big Tymers are dropping some good lyrics on this track. You can play this track when you drive, our while you are chilling at home.

6. Made Man feat Big Tymers

On this track B.G really showed of his skills and his tight flow. The beat fits him perfect too. Perfect track, where everything is tight.

7. Bling Bling feat Big Tymers and Hot Boys

The big hit from the album! This track got it all catchy hook with a tight beat, good performance from the features. The song is all about the “Bling Bling” And was a mayor hit for B.G. Although the song is very good, it doesn’t really fit in with the rest of the album.

8. Knock out Feat Turk

This beat is tight laid back with a gangster feel to it. The way it’s changing during the hook makes it even better. B.G and Turk are dropping some tight lyrics on this track. Good track overall.

9. Real Niggaz

The beat is very good on this song, and it’s about how B.G is down for his friends and that nothing should come between them. He is really showing of his tight skills, his flow is on point and the song is good. Everybody should listen to the lyrics because it got an important message in it.

10. Dog ass feat Juvenile

Funny song. Could been a good club song and it’s got a very original beat. Don’t really fit in with the album though.

11. Cash Money roll

The beat is laid back and B.G is dropping tight lyrics. The song is about how they do it when you are rolling with Cash Money Records. You almost wish you were down with Cash Money Records after hearing this track.

12. Niggaz in trouble feat Lil Wayne & Juvenile

This is one crazy beat, it starts with some type of orchestra music and then the bass kicks in and the beat make a switch to crunk music. Anyway it works very good and they all flow tight over the beat. They manage to make it a tight track with one of the most original beats ever.

13. Thug’n

On this track, B.G is dropping one of his best lyrics ever. Mannie Fresh´s making one of his finest beats too. This song is perfect and easily the best track on the album… I recommend every one to check out this track if you never heard of B.G.

14. Hard Times

Deep track with a good message, that’s the best way do describe this track. B.G is taking us trough his childhood in this song; the track is well written and really impressed me. I hope he will do more tracks like this.

15. Uptown my home

On this track B.G is representing for his hood. He does it well over the tight, dark beat. The track is basically about how it goes down in the Uptown. Tight track.

16. Bout my paper

The piano sample that is used in this track is flawless and fits the beat perfectly. The song is about how B.G is serious about his paper and won’t let any body stop him. Good way to end the album.

Overall this is a tight album from one of my favorite rapper. This isn’t the normal Cash Money Record either. B.G is on a straight gangsta feel on this album; the beats are very tight and show a lot of variety. There is really not much that I can complain about. The only thing I can say is that they should put some tracks in better order.

I give this album 4 of 5 stars.

Mister Cee introduced a young Christopher Wallace to the world through the Source’s Unsigned Hype column. Soon after, producer Puff Daddy signed him to his start up label, Bad Boy Records. This was Biggie’s debut album.

1. Intro – Production: Puff Daddy
Intro track starts with a childbirth that rolls into Curtis Mayfield’s Supafly beat and other samples throughout the eras of Biggie’s existance. They are there to demonstrate times in his life from birth to childhood, hustling and jail.

2. Things Done Changed – Production: Darnell Scott
The song is about how the streets have changed. The beat is laid back and BIG flows nicely with it. The chorus is sampled from Dre’s “Lil Ghetto Boy”. A good track about the everyday struggle and one of the albums shining moments.

3. Gimme the Loot – Production: Easy Mo Bee
A good hard and funked out beat, Biggie flows split-personality talking back and forth about pulling off a heist. Hard lyrics and a tight flow. Simple chorus works for the concept of the track.

4. Machine Gun Funk – Production: Easy Mo Bee
Song has a good beat sampled from the Lords of the Underground. Biggie comes out spitting right from the start. Crazy flow and lyrics that make your head nod. One of the top tracks of Big’s career.

5. Warning – Production: Easy Mo Bee
An Issac Hayes sample so you know it’s straight funk. One of BIG’s first storytelling tracks. Highlight is the phone call where he spits back and forth with himself. Nice lyrics and flow that make you totally ignore any production.

6. Ready to Die – Production: Easy Mo Bee
The album’s title track, BIG comes spitting right off the get-go. Production is average for Easy Mo Bee but still hard, the scratches take you back. The flow is unbelievable.

7. One More Chance – Production: Bluez Brothers/ Chucky Thompson
A very simple beat but it plays well with Biggie’s flow on the track. A relationship song that takes a while to get started but once it does BIG makes you forget about the beat with his style on the track.

8. #!*@ Me (Interlude) – Production: Puff Daddy
An interlude to the sounds of sex that follows the previous track.

9. The What ft. Method Man – Production: Easy Mo Bee
A slow funky beat along with slow verses laid down by Meth and BIG. Neither are too exceptional considering the combo, but it’s still better than most today. The two work well together and the chorus is mad catchy.

10. Juicy ft. Total – Production: Puff Daddy/Poke
Best track on the album. The production is off the chains. BIG’s flow and lyrics are hard to match in any track. All around an incredible song. He shows his versitile flow. “blow up like the World Traaade Center”. A song anyone can dig.

11. Everyday Struggle – Production: Norman & Digga/Bluez Brothers
A nicely produced track. BIG kicks in with one of the best choruses on the album, they almost remind you of something 2Pac would do. Lyrics and flow are incredible. Delievery on this track is unmatched.

12. Me and My ***** – Production: Norman & Digga/Chucky Thompson/ Puff Daddy
A good relationship track with a nice flow by BIG. The chorus is a little too simple, it isn’t very catchy and makes you want Biggie to keep rhyming. Production is tight but it should be with 4 producers working on it.

13. Big Poppa – Production: Chucky Thompson/ Puff Daddy
Production for this track is just insane and the flow Big delievers shows his ability to do it better than anyone else. Lyrics are on point. Chorus is tight. It’s one of the albums singles.

14. Respect – Production: Poke/Puff Daddy
A funky beat that’s off the hook. BIG lays down some nice lyrics and flows over the beat incredibly. Just check out when he says his birthdate. Who do you know can do it like that? Decent track.

15. Friend of Mine – Production: Easy Mo Bee
A faster track for the album but that doesn’t keep Biggie from faltering. He lays it down perfectly, lyrics and production are on point. Chorus sould be better but it’s outshined by the verses and beat so you forget about it.

16. Unbelievable – Production: DJ Premier
A storytelling song about what makes BIG so good. But he proves it not with the words but his delivery of them. Good production.

17. Suicidal Thoughts – Production: Lord Finesse 
A song about killing yourself. It finishes off the concept of the album. The lyrics and sound Big has in his voice give the feeling of depression and the concept is delivered perfectly. The production is average. A deep track that ends the album leaving you hanging.

Biggie’s debut album will go down in history. The concept of the album about being in the everyday struggle to the point of not caring whether you live or die is delievered nicely. the Notorious BIG stepped into the game and set new standards lyrically while debuting his flow that can’t be matched. His ability to storytell is showcased nicely. I can’t think of many rappers that make you forget about the production because they almost make their own with their style of flowing over a beat.

The album is definetely a strong album. While it’s highly considered a classic, there are areas that could be improved. Choruses sometimes took down a strong track. The production failed at moments. BIG came through strong and it’s an album everyone should own, but as a classic, it could be better.

Rating 4/5

After making his debut on Main Source’s “Live At The BBQ” in 1991, Nas earned himself instant respect in the East Coast rap scene. In 1994, Nas dropped dropped his highly anticipated debut album. With Nas’s undeniable lyrical skills and production from some of the most respected and sophisticated producers in the game, the album lived up to the hype. The astonishing debut made the Queen emcee the king of New York for a while admist the post- Chronic East Coast comeback.

1. The Genesis 

An intro with Nas & AZ talking over a beat.

2. N.Y. State Of Mind 

Nas starts off the album great with this DJ Premier track. In this track Nas describes the harshness of the N.Y. streets. Nothing less than classic. – 5/5

3. Life’s A *****

Laid back track. Like always when the duo of Nas & AZ collaborate, this song is a classic. Probably there best track together. Nas’s father, Olu Dara, plays the trumpet at the end. – 5/5

4. The World Is Yours 

One of the singles from the album (and my personal favorite). Pete Rock produced this classic. The track has a good feel to it and one of the best of the album. – 5/5

5. Halftime 

This Large Professor produced track first appeared on the Zebrahead soundtrack in 1992 (in fact, it’s lead single). Nas kicking mad lyrics over a nice beat. – 5/5

6. Memory Lane (Sittin’ In Da Park) 

Laid back track. Nas showing off his unique lryical skills over this nice beat. Anothe classic. – 5/5

7. One Love

Nas shows his storytelling skills on this classic. Q-Tip porduced this song and is widely considered Nas’s best. It’s a detailed letter to an incarterated friend how there allegiance in there group has changed. – 5/5

8. One Time 4 Your Mind

The album slows down for a while here. Nas once again kicks lyrical skills on this track. The beat could have been better. It’s not even that bad of a track, but compared to the rest of the album, is not up to par. – 4/5

9. Represent 

Nas spitting lyrics about the streets of New York over a grimey beat. Really good track, but like the prior song, no up to par. – 4.5/5

10. It Ain’t Hard To Tell 

Another single. Great beat, fantastic showcase of Nas’s lyrics. Another climax song and a great climax to an astonishing album. – 5/5

Overview:

Although it slows down at the end a bit, the rest of the album is so good that it makes up for it, in fact making you forget about it. A undeniable classic, one of the greatest in hip-hop history. One of those rare masterpieces that don’t come along often.

Overall Rating: 5/5

I first heard A+ on the Lost Boyz album ”Love Peace & Nappieness”, and he came out tight as ***** there… When I heard “Enjoy yourself” on the radio and saw the video on TV, I was a little disappointed because he seemed to be a commercial and pop rapper. The only way to find out if that’s true is to listen to his album.

1. Intro (Classroom)

2. Enjoy yourself

”Enjoy yourself” was the big hit from this album and got allot of airplay on the radio and TV. It’s sampled from an old classical masterpiece and you’ll know which one when you hear it. I don’t really know the name of it but judging from the intro it’s Beethoven. A+ is doing a good job and it’s an excellent choice for a first single not only because of the production but also because of the lyrics, which is (in clean version) appealing to the commercial audience.

3. Up top New York (feat. Mr Cheeks)

A+ and the Lost Boyz has always been a tight combo. Here A+ is teaming up with the lead rapper in the Lost Boyz – Mr Cheeks. The beat is very tight and you get that old Lost Boyz sound back which is very very tight! Mr Cheeks and A+ isn’t disappointing us either and it’s all in all a very good track.

4. Gotta have it

This track has got a nice production and I’m definitely feeling it, but I’m not so sure everyone does. A+ is showing off with his lyrical skill but on this one he sounds more like a battle rhymer.

5. Boyz to men (feat. Lost Boyz & Canibus)

Wow! A+, Lost Boyz and Canibus! Last time I heard these together it came out tight as *****, and this time it’s really tight too. Mr Cheeks is starting off with a nice verse, then A+ and Canibus bless us with their combined lyrical greatness. The only thing I don’t understand with this song is why it says Lost Boyz is on it when it’s really just Mr Cheeks. This is a very tight song tho.

6. Whatcha weigh me (feat. MJG)

“Whatcha weigh me” is a cool track with a tight beat and a nice piano string to it. A+ is coming out tight as usual and MJG is doing a good job too. I really think the beat is holding this one up tho.

7. Understand the game (“Special appearance by Erykah Badu”)

This song has got a nice and laid back beat and it’s really relaxing. I don’t know if that, or the fact that A+ is tight, makes me listen to the lyrics a lil extra. A+ is spitting about how he understand the game.

8. Don’t make me wait<br>
If I’m not remembering wrong, I think this was the second single. I’m not sure tho. It’s a tight beat and a nice guitar string topped with a nice hook and tight lyrics. IF this was the second single, it wasn’t a very good choice since it’s not really a commercial track. I can imagine this making a few heads bump at the club though.

9. Interlude – The score

A+’s momma comes in when he’s trying to sex up a chick. Funny shit!

10. It’s on you (feat Chico DeBarge)

“It’s on you” is a laid-back track and just like a laid back should be, it’s relaxing. A+ is spitting some fire as usual and Chico DeBarge is doing the hook and he’s doing it well.

11. What the deal (feat. Cardan)

This track has a super-tight beat and the mixing off it sounds good too. A+ is tight as usual and Cardan complete the track with some really tight lyrics. This up-tempo track is one of my favourites on this album.

12. Price of fame

It’s hard to describe the production on “Price of fame”. It’s up-tempo but at the same time laid-back and relaxing. I think I’ve gotten a little bit tired of A+ by now tho. He’s like Canibus – a tight rapper but doesn’t last for the entire album.

13. Staggering and stuttering (Feat. Psycho Drama)

Mo-Suave-A Productions tried to make this song sound like some horror-core kinda shit, but it’s not really. A+ can’t do that. It’s still a nice track tho and Psycho Drama came out tight.

14. Parkside gardens

The album is finishing off with a track about the place to be for A+. It’s a tight production and A+ is coming out kinda hard, too. Overall a nice cut.

A+ is a tight rapper, but just like Canibus he doesn’t last an entire album. If you pick any of these tracks and listen to it, he’s coming out tight, but if you listen to the whole thing like I did you’ll be tired of him at the end of the album. The highlights of this album were the tracks with Mr Cheeks and the commercial single “Enjoy yourself”. I think that single gave A+ a bad name since people thought he was the Lil Bow Wow kind of rapper, but if you listen to more of A+ you’ll hear he’s not.

1. Intro(Skit) 

Just the intro.

2. Funk

Nice way to start off the album. Nice beat done by Richie Rich. This isn’t a groundbreaking song or anything but it’s good. Good

3. It’s On(Feat E-40) 

Now this what I’m talking about, very dope song. Nice to see E-40 and Rich collaborate. The beat was done by DJ Daryl and it’s pretty tight. DOPE!

4. Let’s Ride

I like the beginning alot with the singing and when the beat kicks in. Ali Malik produced a banging beat. DOPE!

5. 30 Minutes(Skit)

Just a skit.

6. Real Pimp

Funny beginning as Richie Rich breaks down what a real pimp is and what a fake one is. DJ Daryl produced a nice relaxing beat. Richie Rich just rides the beat all the way through talking about being a pimp. DOPE!

7. Guess Who’s Back

Lev Berlak produced a pretty good beat, but something’s missing. All in all a good song. Good

8. Fresh Out 

Pretty tight beat, they sample “For The Love Of Money” and it works pretty well. Richie Rich raps about just getting out of jail. Good

9. Niggas Done Changed(Feat 2 Pac)

DOPE DOPE DOPE!!!! I love the beat by Ric Roc and Rich and Pac work well together on this track. Bay Area classic in my opinion. DOPE!

10. Pillow(Feat DeWayne Wiggins & Rame Royal)

Very very smooth track. Nice track to just kick back and relax to. Good

11. Check Em

Good beat by DJ Daryl, Richie Rich raps about checking people who play him. Good

12. Real Sh*t

Lev Berlak produces a banging beat and Richie Rich comes tight. Good

13. Questions(Feat Luniz)

My favorite track on the album. Luniz & Rich work well together and this shows it. Yukmouth just tears this track to pieces but Rich and Knum rip it as well. Man this is a perfect track. DOPE!

14. It’s Not About You 

Average track. Average

15. Do G’s Get To Go To Heaven

This is dedicated to 2 Pac and it’s done very well. I love the beat and Richie Rich comes with some dope emotional lyrics. Classic track right here. DOPE!

16. Touch Myself(Remix)(Feat T-Boz)

Pretty tight track, but I could do without Jermaine Dupri talking on the track. Good

All in all I’ll give this album a Good rating. Buy this if you’re a fan of the bay or just a fan of rap in general. This has good beats, lyrics, and guests.

1. Intro

2. Playa Fo Real

And we waste no time gettin to the good stuff. Flawless track, Dru basically raps about goin out and meeting women. The beat is bangin and IMO makes the song, man this track is perfect. DOPE!

3 .Baby Bubba

Saucy track, nice and funky. I love the beginning, it really makes the track. DRU DOWN!(Hey you’ll understand once you hear the song). DOPE!

4. Can You Feel Me

Sheesh it’s like I walked in a time warp, the beat is 1990 here, I mean hey it’s cool but sheesh Dru get with 1996(The year it was made) already. Average

5. Choppin It Up

Nice bouncy Bay beat. Very very dope track, this is trademark Dru Down right here. DOPE!

6. Head & Shoulders 

Hey ok so the chorus is stupid but hey it’s catchy and this song is so dope(Though it seems elementary). Dru has so much charisma it’s not even funny. DOPE!

7. Mista Busta

Too Short diss here, ok the chorus is classic and this song is a Bay classic. Nuff said aight? DOPE!

8. Hustlin Ain’t No Thang
Good track but it’s just missing something. It’s cool. Good

9. The Game

This isn’t even a song it’s just C&H talkin.

10. Breezy

OOOOOOH SAUUCCCYYYY!!!! Poppa LQ and Yukmouth(YEA!) joins Dru for this classic, man this track is smooth and has the Luniz trademarked chorus. DOPE!

11. Freaks Come Out

My fav track on this album, oh man this is smooth. The Luniz join Dru on this and they all come tight. Man oh man this may be one of my fav songs of all time atleast top 10 . DOPE!

12. Deal Went Bad

Falls flat after that great “Freaks Come Out” track. Eh. Average.

13. Underestimated

Saucy? I would say so. The chorus is simple yet classic. DOPE!

14. I’m Wondering

Ok the singin is very very bad in the beginning. Dru has the charisma to make this track an average. Average

15. Suspect One

UMMMM SAUCY? Not quite but very close. Good track. Good

16. 500 Mobsters

Man this is so not Dru, but it’s dope, I love the beat. DOPE!

17. The Mobb 

Tight posse cut, but I don’t like the chick singin. The beat is classic piano(“Ikes Mood” sample baby!). Luniz and Dru come dope as does the other guests. DOPE!

All in all I gotta give this album a DOPE! rating, it’s just too tight. You got lyrics, beats, flow, good guests, and enough Dru solo songs to make this a Bay classic. COP IT NOW FOO!