2pac – Me Against The World

Posted on February 15, 2013 by WWC

Now, Tupac has just been convicted of touching some girl’s ass, 4 Years in hell. This album actually debuts at #1 while he is in prison. Whats the result? Read on my friend.

1. Intro

Length: 1:45
Featured Artists: Unknown.
Track Rating: None.

Basicly the intro is some basic beats, with people talking in a ‘news-reporter’ like way about his 1994 Shooting in the Manhattan recording studio. It’s quite interesting the first time you listen to it, but naturally after a while you’ll be skipping it.

2. If I die 2nite

Length: 3:56
Featured Artists: None.
Track Rating: 5 / 5

I don’t think a better track could have started off this classic album. I think this was the actual time when Tupac started thinking about his own fate. The whole track is about ballin’, about how he is known, his former life and of course, about his own death. A fairly deep track, but gives a decent mental picture of how he lived and what he was thinking. If I were Afeni, i would have featured this track on his Greatest Hits album. A true classic, I don’t think this track gets the props it deserves, but its all good.

3. Me Against The World

Length: 4:40
Featured Artists: Dramacydal.
Track Rating: 5 / 5

This track is defiantly a classic, very nice production, intelligent verses, catchy hook. This track has it all. It is based, similarly to #2, on ballin’ and obvious how Tupac himself as a Rapper and a person is facing the world. Tight verse by Dramacydal, this makes for a quality pac-track. Even a sample of it was played in the movie ‘Bad Boys’ and is on the sound-track, if I recall correctly.

4. So Many Tears

Length: 3:59
Featured Artists: None.
Track Rating: 2 / 5

I don’t like to do this to Tupac, but this track has a wack beat. Which in all slows the whole track down, which I’d rate under average, well under ‘Pacs average. The track is a very deep one mainly about death, his death, god, his peers passing and him trying to give up T H U G L I F E. All in all, sad song, wack beat, simple verses, below average.

5. Temptations

Length: 5:00
Featured Artists: None.
Track Rating: 3 / 5

This is more of a party track, and as the title suggests, its about women. The beat is aight, but you wouldn’t be able to just play it when your chillin’ maybe stoned or pissed. On the movie ‘8 Mile’ while some of the characters are driving around sample of this track can faintly be heard. So this track just reaches average.

6. Young Niggaz

Length: 4:53
Featured Artists: None.
Track Rating: 4 / 5

Aight, aight! Now I can really vibe to this track. Nice production, real lyrics. ‘Pac gives a shout out to the young/late Robert Sanderford, who if y’all don’t know that is; young LA gangsta who slang dope, was found shot dead in his brothers room. ‘Pac really thought about this track and the message he was trying to put over. Over-Average for this one.

7. Heavy In The Game

Length: 4:23
Featured Artists: Lady Levi, Richie Rich.
Track Rating: 4 / 5

Another tight production, nice verse by Richie Rich and ‘Pac. Although Lady Levi’s random singing lines can get a bit annoying, all in all its a great track based hustlin’ and keeping yourself alive while being, heavy in the game.

8. Lord Knows

Length: 4:31
Featured Artists: None.
Track Rating: 4 / 5

First Line: ‘I smoke a blunt to take the pain out’, simple; the track is based around pain, god and once again ballin’. Tight production, some of the best ‘Pac verses I’ve ever heard. Thus, Over-Average Rating.

9. Dear Mama

Length: 4:39
Featured Artists: None.
Track Rating: 3 / 5

I know y’all is gonna yell at me for my rating on this track, and I’m sorry ‘Pac, but after a while the track is only an average Pac-track. Although it was the track that leaded the album to its Number 1 spot, it’s a highly deep, sensitive song about, you guessed it; his Mother, Afeni Shakur. He’s reminiscing back on all the stress he put on her through the years. But other than that it is, whether you face it or not, a slow and boring track. Not wack but only average.

10. It Ain’t Easy

Length: 4:53
Featured Artists: None.
Track Rating: 4 / 5

***** Yeah! Now we’re bangin’ again. This track has some slow but good verses by ‘Pac, spittin’ about his life, ballin’ and how life ain’t easy. Nice song, but can become boring after excessive bumpin’.

11. Can U Get Away

Length: 5:45
Featured Artists: None.
Track Rating: 2 / 5

Ok, this is a wack-ass track. I think Tupac was trying to show his sensitive side towards women or something i dunno what he was smoking, the beat is neary like something in the background of a porno movie. Slow and boring, skip.

12. Old School

Length: 4:40
Featured Artists: None.
Track Rating: 4 / 5

This is a good track, not too fast or slow. Its interesting to just listen to his lyrics, they rock! He’s basicly just reminiscing on the, yep, the old school!

13. ***** The World

Length: 4:13
Featured Artists: None.
Track Rating: 4 / 5

Another one of them tracks that are wild to slowly concentrate on what he’s saying. Decent beat, the track is based around all the shit that has or was happening to him at the time, then he’s saying, ***** The World!

14. Death Around The Corner

Length: 4:07
Featured Artists: None.
Track Rating: 5 / 5

This track has one tight-ass beat placed under ‘Pacs crazy verses. Once again speaking on his own death and his life. I personally think this track can be placed up there with ‘Me Against the world’ or ‘If I die 2Nite’.

15. Outlaw

Length: 4:32
Featured Artists: Rah Rah, T.H.U.G L.I.F.E?
Track Rating: 3.5 / 5

This track has a tight-production, decent verses but the OUTLAW, OUTLAW, OUTLAW, will be getting circulated around your mind for days to come. It bores you also after a while. Basicly track is about ballin’ and being an outlaw.

Well there you have it, give the most controversial rapper one *****ed up year, a recording studio and you get ‘Me Against The World’. All in all, This Album is a good sign of Tupac’s amazing talent to give you a mental picture or message through his music. Not only were the tracks bangin’, lyrically they had meaning. I would recommend this album to anyone who is a Hip-Hop fan.

2pac – Until The End Of Time

Posted on February 15, 2013 by WWC

Here we go again, more unreleased material. There was much resistance to these new ones because much people said that it’s not really Tupac’s style and that Afeni (his Mother) had remixed ’em too much and taken out verses and such. So I’m gonna review it as if it was released back in 1995/1996. Anyways, this is his 11th solo album. If you ask me it’s nowhere near his last standards. Anyways, read on my friend.

– Disc 1

1. Ballad Of A Dead Soulja

Length: 4:15
Featured Artists: 6 Feet Deep.
Track Rating: 3 / 5

Aight, overall this track isn’t really anything special from Tupac. The production isn’t exactly wack, but it’s not bangin’ either. Once again, hes talking about his death and ways of a thug. Nice track to listen to at first, after few times skip.

2. ***** Friendz

Length: 5:19
Featured Artists: Tiffany Villarrea.
Track Rating: 4 / 5

Now this track is more like Tupac. Bangin’ beat, sick-ass verses. Rappin’ about sex, betrayal and ballin’. ‘***** ‘Dre to that ***** he can kiss my ass’, cuss line to Dr Dre. Overall this track is above average.

3. Li’l Homies

Length: 3:44
Featured Artists: None.
Track Rating: 2.5 / 5

This track is a bit like a usual pac-track, but the beat is a bit weird. On first listen it’s bangin’, two or three times later you’ll find yourself skipping.

4. Let ’em Have it

Length: 4:53
Featured Artists: Honey, SKG.
Track Rating: 2 / 5

This is more of a ‘smut’ track. All about sex and *****ing. Track wise it isn’t really what you’d expect from Tupac. Beat is ok but very annoying after sometime, nice verse from SKG but ‘Pacs aren’t that fash. Below Average, Skip!

5. Goodlife

Length: 4:16
Featured Artists: Big Syke, EDI.
Track Rating: 4 / 5

Now after those last two tracks, this one makes you feel a bit better. Nice easy beat, Nice verses by all three outlawz. About the street life, their former lives and how everything has worked out. Good Track, above average.

6. Letter 2 My Unborn

Length: 3:55
Featured Artists: Tena Jones.
Track Rating: 3.5 / 5

While listening to this track, its evident he’s basicly talking to his unborn child. Like he’s about to be blessed with one, maybe this was at the time with Kiesha, I don’t know. As the title states, it’s basically a vocal letter to his unborn child. Also rapping about his former life and how hard it is. This is a bangin’ track, but could have done better.

7. Breathin’

Length: 4:04
Featured Artists: Young Noble, Napoleon, Kastro, EDI.
Track Rating: 4.5 / 5

Aight, now im pumped! This has got to be the best track yet! Back to the real ‘Pac-tracks’, nice verses by all tha Outlawz. Any Tupac/Outlawz fan will love this track. Nearly perfect! Never skip.

8. Happy Home

Length: 3:56
Featured Artists: None.
Track Rating: 4 / 5

Okay, now we’re on a roll! This track is one that could have been placed in any other album. It’s that good. ‘Pac spewin’ some real lyrics about tryin’ to get a Happy Home and how he can do it. It was dedicated to his sister, Seikywa.

9. All Out

Length: 5:32
Featured Artists: Napoleon, Kastro.
Track Rating: 3.5 / 5

Classic ‘Pac, Outlawz callaboration. Bangin’ production. All Outlawz spittin’ real/tight verses. But after a few times you’ll be skipping it.

10. *****in’ Wit The Wrong Nigga

Length: 3:37
Featured Artists: None.
Track Rating: 3.5 / 5

This track is almost identical in the sense that everything is bangin’, but it does bore you. Real lyrics, feels good to listen and really vibe to this song.

11. Thug in You Thug in Me (Remix)

Length: 4:11
Featured Artists: kci and JoJo.
Track Rating: 2.5 / 5

This is another ‘smut-like’ track. Read the title, ‘Pacs verses are bangin’ but i really do hate this track. The only time i could stand to keep it playing was when I reviewed it.

12. Everything They Owe

Length: 3:07
Featured Artists: None.
Track Rating: 4 / 5

Aight, after getting a bit bored and pissed off i’m actually thinking more positive now. Bangin’ beat, real ‘pac-like verses. This track reminds me of 1995 type style he had. Don’t skip this one!

13. Until The End Of Time

Length: 4:26
Featured Artists: RL.
Track Rating: 4 / 5

Now I’m being impressed! This song was the first single off the album I think. Well it deserved it! Great beat, addictive hook and real lyrics by ‘Pac. Over Average, but you may find yourself skipping it after excessive bumpin’.

14. M.O.B

Length: 5:01
Featured Artists: Fatal, Mopreme, Big Syke, Kadafi.
Track Rating: 4 / 5

You can tell how they’re trying to end this album, on a higher note. This track could nearly knock ‘Breathin’ out of its spot ok Best Track. Beat really suits the track, all artists suit them selves to it. Never SKip!.

15. World Wide Mob Figgaz

Length: 4:40
Featured Artists: EDI, Young Noble, Napoleon.
Track Rating: 3 / 5

Aight, this is where it gets too good to be true. I knew three bangin’ tracks in a row wouldn’t last much longer on this album. This track is very annoying. ‘Noble on the chorus is really annoying also. Skip this one.

Aight well after that first Disc I don’t know what to think. It kind of went like a Roller Coaster, up and down in quality. Anyways, lets see if the next cd is any better?

– Disc 2

1. Big Syke Interlude

Length: 1:45
Artist: Big Syke
Track Rating: 2 / 5

Oddly enough Tupac isn’t even on this track. The beat is all right but mostly the whole track is just talking. Skip almost everytime. Bad start to the Disc.

2. My Closest Roaddogz

Length: 4:04
Featured Artists: None.
Track Rating: 4 / 5

I personally love this track. The beat is like Tupac style, the lyrics have meaning and it’s just a great track. Over average.

3. Nigga Nature (Remix)

Length: 5:04
Featured Artists: Li’l Mo’.
Track Rating: 3.5 / 5

This is another one of them tracks that could have been bangers if they made some small changes, like a less wack beat. I ain’t a big fan of this track and would usually skip.

4. When Thugz Cry

Length: 4:22
Featured Artists: None.
Track Rating: 3.5 / 5

This is a deep track, nice beat but i don’t really like the hook or much of ‘Pacs verse. Really disapointed with this track. Skip.

5. U Don’t Have to Worry

Length: 5:07
Featured Artists: Young Noble, E.D.I, Napoleon, Kastro, Kadafi.
Track Rating: 4 / 5

although on the first listen this track may be a bit different to you, I think all the verses make up for the lack of quality in the production. Outlawz really spit some good shit on this one. Not worthy of being on any previous albums, but its a damn good track.

6. This Ain’t Livin

Length: 3:41
Featured Artists: Vanessa.
Track Rating: 3.5 / 5

This track nearly as good as the last one, but dosn’t really extend in lyrical ability. The production is a bit different to usual ‘Pac-tracks’. All in this entire track is just below ‘Above Average’.

7. Why U Turn On Me?

Length: 3:32
Featured Artists: None.
Track Rating: 3 / 5

Nice Track but not worth anything more than an average rating. Tight production, decent lyrics. But not really anything that special.

8. Last ones left

Length: 3:59
Featured Artists: Kastro, Napoleon.
Track Rating: 4 / 5

Aight, now I’m happy as *****! This is more like ‘Pacs style. This track could have been on any of his albums from ’94-’96. Most Hip Hop fans would be feelin’ this track. Nice verses by ‘Pac, kastro and Napoleon.

9. Thug in You Thug in Me

Length: 4:29
Featured Artists: kci, JoJo.
Track Rating: 2.5 / 5

Sadly, the original isn’t much better than the Remix. Not much to note.

10. Wordz 2 my First Born

Length: 4:07
Featured Artists: Above the Law.
Track Rating: 4 / 5

This track isn’t anything like Tupac’s ’94-’96 tracks. But I still loved it. Nice beat, Above the Law got nice flows. ‘Pac ripped shit up. Never Skip.

11. Let ’em Have it (Remix)

Length: 4:25
Featured Artists: Left Eye.
Track Rating: 2 / 5

Y.A.L.R – Yet Another Lame Remix. Man this sucks so much ass. Weak ass verses, weak beat, Left Eye was shit. Skip.

12. Runnin’ on E

Length: 5:37
Featured Artists: Fatal, Kadafi, Young Noble, Nuttso.
Track Rating: 3.5 / 5

After that last track this one is a nice improvement. Nice verses by all artists. But isn’t up to 4 standard.

13. When I Get Free

Length: 4:30
Featured Artists: None.
Track Rating: 3.5 / 5

Same type of thing happen as before. Everything is good but just under ‘Pac’s potential.

14. Until The End of Time (Remix)

Length: 4:29
Featured Artists: None.
Track Rating: 4.5 / 5

There isn’t much difference between this and the original. Nice Hook, nice verses, wild beat. Well, I’m in shock! After all this like 2 hours I don’t know what to say.

The album went up and down in quality. Three bangin’ tracks then 2 shit and so on. My opinion is that they should have taken the best tracks from both discs and put them on both. That’d result in just one disc full of quality not two full of quality and bullshit. It’s mainly the bullshit tracks that let this album down from being a 4 / 5. To me 4 / 5 would have to have a consistent flow of quality not up and down.

Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E – Westkoasta Nostra

Posted on February 15, 2013 by WWC

Boo-Yaa Tribe released their debut album, titled ”New Funky Nation” as early as 1990. After that, they’ve managed to release 2 other albums. “Westkosta Nostra” has been real hyped because of the presence of Eminem, it’s other guests and its Battlecat production. I’m not expecting too much from the album tho.

1. Bang on feat. Mack 10

The album starts of with a banging west coast beat by Dj Battlecat. The Boo Ya Tribe’s bangin’ on wax and come out real raw. Mack 10’s spicing the track up with a real good verse reppin West hard. “Bang on” was the lead single and it’s an excellent choice if you ask me.

2. On me feat. Kurupt

“On me” is another west coast produced track. Actually all tracks but one is produced by Battlecat. Thing is it’s not the normal 2003 west coast beat we’re hearing, it’s a banger! Kurupt’s featured on this track and doing a decent job. Booya is raw and reppin’ West as usual… Banger!

3. State of emergency feat. Knoc-Turn’al

On “State of emergency” the beat’s getting a lil slower and softer which is too bad since Booya can’t sound anything but raw. It’s simply not a good match. The West’ish sound in this track makes it better tho. Knoc-Turn’al is doing a good jump-in on the guest-spot. I’m really enjoying the hook over this tight west coast slow jam.

4. 9-1-1 feat. Eminem & B-Real

The Booya is really putting up an all-star lineup. On this track, they’ve got superstar Eminem and Cypress Hill member B-Real. The track’s the only non-Battlecat track and is produced by Eminem. Eminem’s doing a good job on it and starts of the track with a good verse. After Eminem’s done, B-Real’s dropping a real tight verse with a good flow. At the time the BooYa steps in there’s already established that this track is tight. Booya’s doing a good job tho and I’m impressed with their lyrical appearances as well as the album this far.

5. Zadiak kreep feat. Gail Gotti

Battlecat’s really putting down those tight ass west coast beats on this album! “Zadiak kreep” isn’t as up-tempo as some of the other tracks, but the Booya fits in on it anyway. Gail Gotti’s dropping a real raw verse showing some of that Gotti attitude. This track’s another west coast banger.

6. Heated feat. Mr Short Khop

This track starts up with a cool Italian mob intro before the very tight, heavy beat kicks in. Booya’s giving us a lil “Booya history” lesion. Mr Short Khop drop a real cool verse that’s spicing up this track.

7. Tha Kalling feat. Murder One

“The Kalling” is probably the first track of this album that I’m not feeling. The beat’s weird… too weird for my taste, and the verses aren’t too special – atleast not good enough to save this one.

8. N full motion feat. WC

Battlecat did a real good job with this one – the beat’s bangin’! WC, a known crip and Booya Tribe, known bloods team up on this track. The result’s real good tho and I’m sticking to my opinion about WC being a very underrated rapper.

9. Legends

“Legend” has got a very enjoyable beat, and the verses may be raw, but they’re enjoyable. The hook’s tight too! I really like this track and I’ll probably bump it more.

10. Carson City feat. Fiji

This beat may be heavy and raw, but it’s way to slow. The track’s kinda ruined by a beat that’s impossible to flow to. Skipper.

11. Tare yo fade feat. Crooked I, Eastwood & Kokane

“Tare yo fade” has a real tight west coast beats. I don’t know if I even have to say that any more… Kokane’s on the hook and it’s very good. Death Row rappers Crooked I and Eastwood is spitting one verse each, and doing it good. Crooked’s very lyrical as usual and with a real tight Eastwood verse, they’re definitely spicing up the album. The track’s another banger!

12. Beautiful thang feat. Baby Brown

Another slow jam for the album and another skipper for the album. The 12th and final track’s got a very slow beat and Booyas raw style doesn’t fit in. Skip this one…

I’m very surprised with the Westkosta Nostra. I expected an average album but got a banger! Battlecat’s just KILLING this album with his tight West Coast beats. What Booya was doing didn’t really matter, it’d be tight even if it was a collab between MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice! They’re not too bad tho, and they did what they were supposed to. The all-star lineup also did exactly what they were expected to. This is a really tight album, but it’s no classic. My final rating is 3,5 out of 5.

2pac – Nu Mixx Klazzics

Posted on February 15, 2013 by WWC

”Nu Mixx Klzzsiks” is a Death Row re-make of old 2pac tracks released on the label. The production team is “Tha Row Hitterz”, and as far as I know that’s Darren Vegas, Jim Gettum, Ambassador Cash and Monster O from Booya Tribe. Since the album’s old tracks remixed, the review will mainly concentrate on the production.

1. 2 of amerikaz most wanted feat. Crooked I

The albums start of with the “Nu Mixx” of “2 of amerikaz most wanted” who originally featured Snoop Doggy Dogg. Snoop’s been replaced with Crooked I on this one. The production’s better than I expected. The beat is banging and Crooked I is ripping it. It’s too bad that the track’s overshadowed by the original version. If 2pac was replaced with i.e Kurupt, this could be a lead single for the upcoming Crooked I album. Now people will compare it with the original, and the original was a classic. The song’s the B-side of the lead single and I can definitely see it getting played at clubs.

2. How do you want it feat. KC & JoJo

Ya’ll probably remember the original “How do you want it”. I know ya’ll remember the X-rated video! This one’s still got those lil bells in there, and the beat’s a lot the same but you can still hear it’s changed. A flute is also added to it. The track’s fresh and I like it.

3. Hail Mary feat. The Outlawz

This Nu Mixx has a nice new beat on it, and the mixing’s pretty nice too. Some people even say it’s better than the original… In my opinion it’s not, but it’s actually kind of tight. I’m positively surprised with the Nu Mixxes thus far.

4. Life goes on

“Life goes on” was the first single for the album. It’s a Darren Vegas Nu Mixx and it’s got a weird sound to it. I can imagine bumping this when smoking or being drunk… It’s funky like that. I don’t know what Death Row was thinking tho, cuz there’s no video out for this track. Not yet, at least…

5. All eyez on me feat. Big Syke

Let me first say that I’m glad they left Syke on this one. Putting an other rapper on it would only result in hating and critics saying that the album’s an attempt to promote the new generation of Death Row artists. The remixing of this song has a nice thought, but the wrong instruments. It sounds too “computer made”. Listen to it and you’ll know what I mean.

6. Heartz of men

Once again “Tharow Hitterz” seems use a cheap keyboard to reproduce a track, and once again that ruins it since the thought behind it is good. The beat’s good but the cheap sounding instruments make it hard to enjoy the music. You can tell they tried to make a sick beat tho – just like Quik did on the original version.

7. Toss it up feat. Danny Boy, Aaron Hall, KC & JoJo

Damn! I’m definitely feeling this one! The Nu Mixx has the same kind of production as the original, but it’s a lil improved. I love the added guitar string, and this might actually be an improved version of the old version of the song. Death Row recently released an unseen video for this track recorded back when 2pac was alive. They should have saved that video and released it with the “Nu Mixx” over it. That would’ve been a hit.

8. Hit em up feat. The Outlawz

Ya’ll remember the original – a classic diss track, maybe the best diss track ever. The Nu Mixx is weak. I’m not feeling the beat at all, and it’s the first track on this album I’m not even feeling a little bit this far. On top of that, they used the clean version… Don’t ask me why.

9. Never had a friend like me

“Never had a friend like me” might be the second track that is, in my opinion, improved. The Nu Mixx has a funky beat with an electric guitar playing over it. I’m definitely feeling this one.

10. Ambitionz az a ridah

This is an other one of those tracks that I’m feeling but can’t help but comparing it to the original, and the original track is a part of a 5 out of 5 classic album. I have to say “Tharow Hitterz” did a good job with this one, tho. I’m feeling the beats different tones and the electric guitar in the backround.

“Tharow Hitterz” seems to have some good ideas, but they need to get better production tools. On some tracks, the beat’s real tight but the instruments are taking it down to a “below average” level. On top of that, EVERYONE listening to this album will compare the remixes with the original versions of them. Topping those versions is a very very hard thing to do. My favourite Nu Mixx is “Toss it up”, where the production team actually improved the original beat. Other nice reproductions are “Never had a friend like me”, “2 of amerikaz most wanted”, “How do you want it” and “Ambitionz az a ridah”. The albums down-falls are “Hit em up” and “Heartz of men”. An other bad thing about the album is that it’s only 10 tracks. I grade these Nu Mixxes 3 out of 5, meaning an average score.

Da Band – Too Hot For TV

Posted on February 15, 2013 by WWC

Alot of us watched Da Band on MTV through all the drama and crap. Finally they released their debut album “Too Hot For TV”.

1. Intro

2. My Life

Real good song, nice beat. Really deep track, basically Da Band’s members are talking about their life, nice track to bump. Sara blesses the chorus with her nice little verse.

3. Living Legends

One of the best tracks on this album. Dylan starts with his “Ragadadon” type shit, which gets annoying after he says it over and over. Da Band member spits some nice verses on that cut. Dylan again is on the outro of this song with his “Ragadadon” type shit. Dylan is on the chorus.

4. Tonight

This is basically a R&B/Hip Hop type of track. They talk about what they going to do with their honeys at night. Nice track if u into R&B/Hip Hop tracks.

5. How You Like Me Now (Featuring Mysterious)

That track was recorded during the first season, before they even moved to the house, because I know heard this exact track before the second season was released. It is a nice song, the beat is not complicated or anything, but it sounds nice. Sara is on the chorus. Real nice track.

6. I Like Your Style

This is another R&B/Hip Hop type track. This is a little better then the “Tonight” track. This beat reminds me of a Jazze Pha beat for some reason. Nice track though.

7. What We Gonna Do

Nice track with a nice guitar playing in it. Sara is on the chorus, sounds like a club song, nice song to bump.

8. Why

Dylan on the intro of this track, this is another good track; the lyrics to this song are a little better then the lyrics on the other songs. Chopper and Fred ripped it, but Babs and Ness’ verse kinda sucked if u ask me.

9. Stick up

This track is basically Ness and Fred going to rob a bank, and real nice track, really different from the other tracks on this album. A really nice track. Dope lyrics too.

10. Watcha Be Doing? (Interlude)

11. Chopped Up

Chopper solo, real nice track, with a nice beat. Chopper sounds like Lil Wayne just with more skills. He is a good rapper, not your average south rapper, nice track.

12. Bad Boy This Bad Boy That

I don’t see why this was the first single, it’ not even that good, this is an average song if you ask me, there are way more better songs on this album for this to be the first single. And for a first single, they should’ve picked a song where all the members are in it, not just 4 people.

13. Do You Know (Featuring Wyclef Jean)

This is a nice song, the chorus to that songs sounds like the chorus to an old Cam’ron feat. Wyclef song. It’s a nice song, Da Band talk about where they are from. Wyclef produces the beat, and it has some electric guitar sound to it. Dylan has a nice reggae type verse on this song. It is a nice song.

14. Hold Me Down

This song is dope. The best verses on this track got to be Dylan’s verse, Fred’s verse and Chopper’s verse. Ness and Babs were aaight too, but not too good.

15. Cheers To Mr. Bentley (Featuring Madd Rapper)

Ok, I ask myself, why did they have that track on the album why couldn’t they put a Dylan solo or a Ness solo on that track? I don’t see the point of this track, yeah, Bentley lived in the same house as Da Band, but there was really no need to this track. This could’ve been an outro, not a track on the middle of the album. Da Band’s members are not even in it…

16. They Know

The beat to that song reminds of the “Shake Your Tail Feather” beat. Chopper and Fred are rapping on this track. It is a good track.

17. Go Steady

Sara solo, she can sing, she is a good singer. I personally don’t like this track, but that is because I’m not a big R&B fan. If you enjoy R&B music, you will love this track, if you don’t enjoy R&B music, I suggest you skip this track.

18. Holla (Outro)

This overall is a nice album, I expected a little more, but it is still a nice album. Some tracks really saved this album, it’s a nice album. I did not like this album at first, but it grew on me. I would have to grade this album between a 3 and a 3.5/5.

Nice album!

DMX – The Grand Champ

Posted on February 15, 2013 by WWC

DMX returns with his fifth and possibly final album. After three stellar albums, X left much to be desired with his fourth, the Great Depression. With his fifth, he proclaims to be the five time champ of the rap game. Can he go out the way he came in?

1. Dog Intro – Production: Darryl Trotter

Starts with a Samuel L Jackson clip from the movie “The Negotiator” proclaiming again his love for the canine breed. Over a piano beat, X spits slowly and laid back, decent track showing the darker side of DMX.

2. My Life ft. Chingy – Production: Dart La

Production in this track is much harder but still deep. The track is a look into the life of Earl Simmons. The idea is good but the chorus is too much coming in after every single line DMX spits out. But his words are there and you can feel his pain.

3. Where Da Hood At? – Production: Tuneheadz

A classic DMX anthem track for the streets and the first single off the album. This track should be banging millions of speakers around the globe. X proclaims his love for the streets again, “I am the streets”. Everything you could expect from a classic DMX track. Some subliminal disses towards Ja Rule. One of the album’s best, one of DMX’s best tracks ever.

4. Dogs Out – Production: Kayne West

Another track reminiscent of the DMX of 1999. The production is again some good shit laid out by Kayne West and fits DMX’s style well. The chorus is annoying but at the same time catchy with the classic X barking.

5. Get It On The Floor ft. Swizz Beats – Production: Swizz Beats

The old duo of X and Swizz reunite which should be a good sign, but the feel of the track is very Southern and doesn’t suit DMX very well during the chorus, but the verses deliver. Decent track.

6. Come Prepared (Skit)

A skit of someone getting their ass kicked and shot.

7. Shot Down ft. 50 Cent, Styles P – Production: Salaam Wreck

Fred Wreck’s brother lays down a nice laid back beat and it suits the purpose of the track. 50 Cent appears with the first verse and a catchy as hell chorus. DMX gives some disses to Ja Rule. It’s a good combo of DMX and G Unit. X’s verse is mad tight but is outshined by the last verse by Lox member Styles P. Possibly the best track on the album.

8. Bring the Noize – Production: Tuneheadz

A better uptempo track that we’re used to from DMX. More silent disses towards Ja Rule. The chorus is another anthem type feel to it. The track is better than most so far on the album, a very NY influenced track for X which is what he needs to focus on doing.

9. Untouchable ft. Sheek, Syleena Johnson, Infa-Red – Production: Tony Pizarro

Very under rated producer Tony Pizarro makes his contribution to this album and doesn’t disappoint. It’s a laid back track again. A good R&B chorus that suits the feel of the track well. Sheek makes an appearance and is mad tight with his flow on this.

10. ***** Yall – Producer: Ron Brownz

The production on this suits DMX’s hardcore style. It’s a slower verse sections but they elevate into a hard “***** Yall” and is another anthem. It’s not as good as most X anthems but it’s still somewhat catchy. The song is very good.

11. Ruff Radio (Skit)

Just a DJ making his shoutouts before getting taped up and taken over by the Ruff Ryderz.

12. We’re Back ft. Eve, Jadakiss – Production: Tuneheadz

A reunion of all the Ruff Ryder superstars in X, Eve and Jada. The production is very good. DMX does his old style flow a little bit mixing it up with a little singing. Eve delivers like only the queen on hardcore rap can. Jadakiss is a lyrical force like always. The track is a must hear.

13. Ruff Radio 2 (Skit)

a continuation of the first one.

14. Rob All Night – Production: Rockwilder

Rockwilder delivers an electronic mess in the production. Minus the Nintendo shorting out sounds, the production isn’t bad. X is trying to return to “It’s All Good” but it doesn’t slip people’s minds considering this one is nothing near the original. Messy track.

15. We Go Hard ft. Cam’Ron – Production: No I.D.

This track is more reminiscent of what to expect from X. His flow is good and his voice is on point, lyrics are hardcore. The production is bouncing hard. The chorus is repetitive but it’s far overshadowed by the verses by X and Cam’Ron.

16. We Bout To Blow ft. Big Stan – Production: Dame Grease

Another old X producer returns to deliver a beat more expected for X. Grease knows how to fit DMX’s style and it shows. DMX tries a little too hard to give another anthem chorus but it doesn’t work on this track, but the verses are ill. The track doesn’t disappoint.

17. The Rain – Production: DJ Scratch

Two things DMX is great at are anthem tracks and deeply painful emotional tracks. He gives the latter on this track, making you feel his pain. It’s dark and inspiring at the same time. Unfortunetely like “My Life” he gives the chorus after each line which takes away from the lyrics a lot.

18. Gotta Go (skit)

A phone call about some guy defending himself for cheating.

19. Don’t Gotta Go Home ft. Monica – Production: BAM and Ryan

A clichÃ© track in rap these days to have a relationship song between a hard rapper and the innocent R&B singer. ClichÃ© but it’s still good on this track. The beats are average at best, Monica shines with the chorus and DMX flows well with her.

20. A’Yo Kato ft. Magic and Val – Production: Swizz Beatz

A tribute track for DMX’s fallen friend Kato. Meaningful tribute with a great chorus by DMX. Talks about his life with Kato and how he’ll miss him. Nice tribute track, one of the album’s better moments. 21. Thank You ft. Patti LaBelle – Production: DMX, Ron H. – The production is surprisingly ill coming from DMX. It’s a little too much to have X and Patti Labelle singing at the same time, but when apart they deliver a hiphop version of gospel music.

22. The Prayer V – Production: DMX

Another installment of X’s prayer, but this time with the production all uptempo, is it a song or a prayer? It’s nothing like the original four’s deepness in words and lyrics.

23. On Top ft. Big Stan – Production: Mac G

Bonus track that maybe should’ve been left off. It’s just another average DMX song that doesn’t contribute much to the album. The lyrics and flow by X are good but the chorus is annoying.

While this album doesn’t have many failures, it’s still not the DMX of old. It’s an improvement overall over the “Great Depression” but minus a couple great tracks in “Where Da Hood At” and “Shot Down”, most of the album is very average from DMX. Five Time Grand Champ? No. Three time champ. If this is his finale album, it’s hard to make of how he went out. Maybe he is tired of the game and doesn’t have that fire he used to. He attempted to give us some old DMX, but after a 4 year career in the limelight, it sounds a little like he lost the motivation he used to have.

The album is grimier than his past appearances, but maybe they should have included some unreleased tracks that would have boosted the feel of the album such as “Do You” and “They Want War”. Not a bad album, it’s a must for any DMX fan, but it’s not the greatness overall expected of DMX.

Rating: 3 out of 5.

Obie Trice – Cheers

Posted on February 15, 2013 by WWC

Obie Trice – Cheers – 2003 Shady/Aftermath Records

1. Average Man

Obie Trice steps right out of the gate with a dark and hardcore track. Shows his lyrical ability and his gangsta side. Great start to the album, the production is dope and suits is perfectly, Obie delivers what we’ve been waiting for. Dominant track.

2. Cheers

The album’s title track starts with a sound of a lounge playing the piano but switches up into a banger. Obie demonstrates his lyrical ability and unique flow and voice. Some nice metaphors. Another tight track right off the start. The chorus is catchy and good for a party. Cheers.

3. Got Sum Teeth

The first single off the album. Be prepared to be sick of it because it’s going to be all over TV and the radio. Probably the track that will make Obie a star, like “In Da Club” did for 50 Cent. His flow is crazy over the beats that will make any dance floor crowd up. Like it now because you’ll be overloaded with it soon.

4. Lady ft. Eminem

The production again is dope as hell. Eminem gives a chorus like only he can that will make the women love this track and the guys will love the lyrical fire delievered by Obie and Eminem. Another shining moment on this album, that has yet to fail.

5. Don’t Come Do

An R&B influenced track with the scratchy record chorus. But again, the production is amazing. Obie tells the story of his life and about who he is. The lyrics are killer, Obie’s flow is unmatched by most these days. Another great track.

6. The Set Up ft. Nate Dogg

A knocking beat, the production once again doesn’t fail, the trademark of Aftermath. Obie hooks up with the king of hooks. Good production, good lyrics and Nate on the hook only adds up to one thing – a great track. Not as good as the first 5 of the album, but it’s above average.

7. Bad *****

This is where the “too good to be true” moment hits. The production is slightly annoying and the chorus a little more annoying. You can’t put the blame of this track on Obie though, he comes hard once again but the track isn’t near the quality of the first half of the album.

8. Shit Hits The Fan ft. Dr. Dre, Eminem

The now classic track just from it’s appearances on mixtapes. The production is classic and will be hard to beat by any producer at the apex of their careers. Dre gives an old school flow dissing Ja Rule with some funny lines “you’re a *****, you’re not Pac I knew him/ Pac was a real nigga/ you’re just a *****ing insult to him”. Eminem gives a chorus that is catchy as hell. Obie tears Ja Rule a new one with lyrical fire that Rule couldn’t match any day. Great track, possibly the best on the album.

9. Follow My Life

The production is banging with hard beats and the guitar riff. Obie gives some dope flows and verses on this track. Shows his versatitlity of his style. The track is getting the album back on track for the debut of Obie Trice. The chorus is deep and the verses mix well. Ill track.

10. We All Die 1 Day ft. 50 Cent, Tony Yayo, Eminem, Lloyd Banks

While the songs has been around for almost half a year now, it shouldn’t have slipped by without being on someone’s album because the production is banging and rumbles. The verses laid out by G Unit and Obie are crazy, Eminem rips the last verse with lyrical ability unmatched these days. Classic track. Shows just how great Shady Records is right now.

11.Spread Yo Shit ft. Kon Artis

Obie hooks up with one of the members of D12. Production isn’t as good as most of this album, but still better than most you’ll hear today. They chorus isn’t that great. Obie again doesn’t fail with his lyrical flow, but it’s not the best track.

12. Look In My Eyes ft. Nate Dogg

Again the production on this track is amazing, it’s more laid back but still great in the speakers and Obie Trice spits some real shit over it. He keeps his flow and lyrics on point in this track. Again he hooks up with the hook genious Nate Dogg so you know what to expect of this track.

13. Hands On You ft. Eminem

A recycled beat on this track touched up a bit but it’s too familiar which takes away from the originality of the song. The lyrics are good but it’s all overshadowed by the production, that while it’s good, it sounds like a mixtape freestyle.

14. Hoodrats

The clichÃ© rap track about a chickenhead, but if you’re not tired of them, this track is good at it. Obie has a faster flow to the track but his lyrics again are tight. The production is on point. Slightly a filler track, but that’s because it’s on a far above average album already.

15. Oh ft. Busta Rhymes

Obie hooks up with a legend of hip hop on this track and over the beats Obie once again states his real name which is getting slightly old by now but he recovers and gives a good verse. The production is a little overwhelming, but it’s still a decent track. The chorus is a little annoying and louder than the rest of the track with Busta yelling it out. Obie delivers but it’s a little messy.

16. Never Forget Ya

Right out of the gate, Obie starts spitting some deep lyrics about his people from the past. It’s a deep track which just goes to show the versatility of Obie. It’s deep and moving. The chorus is perfect for the track. Instead of the classic whining about stardom, Obie embraces it and touches back down to his past.

17. Outro ft. Eminem, D12

This track might go down as the best outro ever in rap. The lyrical ability of the members on this track are amazing (minus Bizarre), Eminem spits some crazy shit right off the bat and they trade verses. One of the best tracks on the album and it’s the method of any great entertainer – leave on a high note.

Another debut album from the ranks of Aftermath Records, that goes to show how much talent they have under their system. First it was 50 Cent, now it’s Obie’s turn and he doesn’t fail one bit. Whether or not the mainstream will embrace him like they did 50 and Eminem, that doesn’t matter. He gives us a show from a debut album that is only matched by the likes of Dre, Snoop, 50 Cent, Eminem, Nas and Biggie.

He was a star before his first album, now he’s proven himself. He singlehandidly carried this album beginning to end. It doesn’t hurt when you carry an album and have the likes of Eminem, Busta Rhymes and Nate Dogg to help the cause along.

It was everything you could expect from his debut. Time will tell what history makes of it.

Rating – 4 out of 5.

2pac – All Eyez On Me

Posted on February 15, 2013 by WWC

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 clichÃ© 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 y’all 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!

Ying Yang Twinz – Me & My Brother

Posted on February 15, 2013 by WWC

This is the third album from southern brothers Ying Yang Twinz. A lot of people isn’t feeling the Ying Yang’s style, but I’m not one of those people.

1. Them brave (Skit)

2. Hanh!

The Ying Yang Twinz start their album of with a banger. “Hanh!” has got a banging beat with real cool lyrics to it. The screaming and the “Haaanh” in the backround is making the track extra crunk. Tight track!

3. What’s happenin! Feat. Trick Daddy

“What’s happenin!” is another banging from the Ying Yang Twinz. This time they’re bringing in Trick Daddy to drop some heat. The best part about this track has to be the hook though – it’s tight as ***** getting you all crunk’d up!

4. Grey goose

“Grey goose” is a lil hard to explain. The beat’s crunk but at the same funky, while the lyrics are fitting the beat perfectly. I really like this track tho, and there haven’t been any poor tracks on this album this far!

5. Salt shaker feat. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz

Ahh damn! The Ying Yang Twinz are bringing in Lil Jon and the East Side Boyz. Can this NOT be crunk?!? It’s crunk alright, but it’s not as good as the 3 previous tracks. It’s still tight tho!

6. Georgie dome (Get low sequel)

Dayumn! What can I say? This shit’s tight as *****! Get crunnkkkk!!

7. What the *****! Feat. Bonecrusher & Killer Mike

You know shit’s gonna be crunk when you bring in Bonecrusher and Killer Mike. As I’m listening to this track I’m thinking this is one of the best albums of 2003. Even tho “What the *****!” isn’t one of my favourite tracks from this album, it’s real tight.

8. Calling all zones feat. Hitman Sammy Sam & Khujo

“Calling all zones” is a lil slower than most other track on this album. Ying Yang Twinz are sounding like they’re getting crunk, but I’m not. It’s a nice cut tho.

9. Me & My Brother

“Me & My Brother” is obviously the title track. It’s a nice cut with slow, dark production. It might be a cool title of the album, but the track isn’t all that. Average.

10. Hard feat. K.T.

“Hard” is a nice cut, but if I were the executive producer of this project, it wouldn’t make the final cut. I guess it’s hard to remove tracks from an album with only 14 tracks tho… The track is crunk but nothing compared to the previous tracks dropped by the Ying Yang Twinz.

11. The nerve calmer

“The nerve calmer” is more like a skit, which is good since the few seconds of rapping over a beat is wack.

12. Naggin’

This is the lead single from this album. If you’re reading this review close to the release date, you can check our video section to check it out. Actually, it’s also currently in our musicbox! The track’s real tight and an excellent choise for the first single even tho there are better tracks on the album. The Ying Yang Twinz are complaining about women, just like women complain about men alot.

13. Naggin’ Part II (The answer)

This is the answer to “Naggin’”, performed by female rappers Ms Flawless and Tha Rythum. The production’s still tight, and it’s a new and original idea to make a reply like this. The two female MC’s are tight too. I like it!

14. Armageddon

“Armageddon” is the final track of this album. It’s an average cut and a neat way to finish the album.

Let it be known, that this is a hella tight album! Especially the first part of the album is crunk as ***** and I’m VERY impressed! I’d grade this album 4 out of 5, BUT…

There’s 14 tracks. Out of those 2 are skits and one track’s performed by two female MC’s. That makes it 11 Ying Yang tracks.

11 tracks isn’t enough to get a grade like 4 out of 5, so I’ll grade this album 3.5 out of 5.

Do or Die – Pimpin’ Ain’t Dead

Posted on February 15, 2013 by WWC

The Chicago based Rap a lot trio Do or Die is once again back on the rap scene. You have probably heard their super hit single “Po Pimpin”with Twista and Johnny P from 1996. These cats have been compared to Bone Thugs N Harmony but to me their rap style and music style ain’t close to being similar to Bone.

1. One more way 2 die Featuring White Folks

If you are a big Do or Die fan or if you have heard their earlier albums you will recognize the dark beat on this track straight Do or Die style. The lyrics are about death and dying in other words straight up hardcore.

2. Do U Featuring Twista Johnny P

Uhh this track gives me the goose bumps. When Johnny P sings the hook on a track, the track as whole always come out tight .This track is in true pimp style. It makes me reminisce back to the 90’s when Po Pimp was a hit. In my opinion this is the ultimate pimp ride track.

3. Fantasy

This is another smooth track by Do or Die. The lyrics aren’t that freaky, you could almost take this track for a track that could get radio play. Overall a nice produced track with tight vocals.

4. See it through reality Featuring Traxster

Once again Do or Die drops a darkbeat and raps about the reality’s in society and their life. You can say that the content of the track is a wake up call to the people doing wrong.

5. Lil’Ghetto Featuring Johnny P

I love Johnny P’s silky smooth voice; combined with Do or Die and Twista you got the ultimate recipe for a tight track. The lyrics on the track are about the poor people livin that Ghetto life wishing for money.

6. Stateville Featuring Traxster and Dun D

Do or Die switch up the tempo on this track with help from Traxster and Dun-D.The verse goes” murda murda that’s what I am be yelling” in other words a 100 procent gangster track.

7. Don’t give a ***** Featuring No Love 2K3

This is one of my favourite tracks on the album. The lyrics are hardcore and the hook is tight. The speed these cats raps on this track is very impressive. What more to say than Do or Die doesn’t give a *****.

8. Bomb on contact

The track start of with an army guy or something talking about what bomb on contact mean. Overall this is a dope track with a nice beat, not the best track on the album but still tight. True Do or Die style.

9. Not 4 u Featuring Johnny P

Johnny P is back with a bomb ass hook as usual. Not 4 u is probably the smoothest track on the album. I am not that impressed off the lyrics and the way Do or Die raps on the track. Mediocre track in Do or Die standards.

10. In a minute Featuring Navee and Z-Ro

If I had to sum this track up with a three words it would be “pure lyrical skills” for all the rappers got mad lyrical skills and they shows it for real on the track. I especially like the verse that that Z-Ro spits, tightness

11. Who I ***** with

This is a high-speed track from Do or Die. Overall a nicely produced track. Do or Die proves that they are back on the scene. To sum it up a good track.

12. Cold world

Do or Die ends the album with slow and more meaningful track. It’s hard to hate on this track because it’s not that bad at all but a bit slow for my taste.

I you like some of Do or Die’s earlier album’s you should pick this one up, if you like Midwest high-speed rap you should pick this one up and if you like a solid produced rap album you should most definitely pick this one up. What more to say than that Do or Die is back as tight as ever. Grade 3.5 stars out of 5