Q-Unique – Vengeance Is Mine

Posted on March 5, 2013 by WWC

1. The Resume

Q-Unique produced the beat and it’s pretty good, has a mid nineties East Coast feel to it. Q-Unique just rips it here, Q is one of those rappers who can “wow” you with one verse. Short track but it got the job done. Good

2. Diamond In The Ruff

Ju Ju from the Beatnuts produced the track and it’s really good. It’s a very serious beat, has some horns in it. Q-Unique raps about the streets and the struggle, really good lyrics and a good chorus as well. Good track. Good

3. One Shot

Context produced the beat and it has an “Eye Of The Tiger” type feel to it. Q-Unique flows well over this track. Just a good track to listen to in the ride, volume up to the max and blasting it so everyone can hear it. Good

4. The Set Up

Necro produced the track and it’s really good, has a sad feel to it. Q-Unique raps about hard times, this isn’t just one of those “Times was hard growing up in the ghetto” tracks, this is more personal. Great track. Good

5. Nature Of The Beast

S. Groove produced the beat and it has a dark feel to it, really gloomy. Q-Unique just rips it here, man it’s a shame that he’s being overlooked. I don’t really like the chorus on this track but I do like the scratches. Overall a good track. Good

6. Me, That’s Who

Ju Ju produced the beat and it’s got a bouncy feel to it, sort of has a Westcoast feel to it. Q-Unique rips it(Of course, he’s Q-Unique! The guy could rip a Casio beat). Good track. Good

7. H To The C(Feat Swel 79 & E-Dot)

Phase One produced the beat and it’s pretty good, it’s hard hitting. Swel 79 starts it off with a reggae type flow, decent stuff but a little annoying. Q-Unique is next and rips it. E-Dot(Uncle Howie artist) is last and does a pretty job. The chorus is a little annoying. Good track. Good

8. The Ugly Place

Necro produced the beat and it’s really good, has an East Coast flow but has some bounce to it. Q-Unique of course rips it, the guy just sounds natural over Necro beats, Q raps about everything from politicians to *****es on this track. Great track. DOPE!

9. Better You Than Me

Nice piano beat by Q-Unique. Q takes it slower on this track. Track is really good, it doesn’t have that sappy feel to it, it has a genuine feel to it. I do not however like the chorus, really doesn’t belong. Good track. Good

10. Canarsie Artie’s Revenge(Feat Goretex, Ill Bill, & Necro)

DOPE!!!! The beat by Necro is really good(Great piano beat). This is the sequel to “Canarsie Artie’s Brigade” off “What’s Wrong With Bill?”. Q starts it off with a great verse about Canarsie. Goretex with the next verse and man he rips it, Goretex is overlooked. Speaking of overlooked, Ill Bill is next and rips it. Necro has the last verse and it’s a semi humorous verse about Michael Jordan in karate pants and crack rocks in beards, still a hard verse by Necro. This track needs to be heard. DOPE!

11. Father’s Day

Great beat by Necro, has a darkish feel to it, sinister organ type beat. Q-Unique raps about how messed up his father was, really good track, really good lyrics as well. DOPE!

12. Psychological Warfare

Necro produces the beats and DJ Eclipse does the cuts. The beat has a nice Mariachi type beat to it, great horns. Q-Unique rips it, man he is really overlooked, people really need to talk about him more. Great track, has a political feel to it, very revolutionary. DOPE!

13. Fashion Victims

Great beat by Q-Unique, it has a 1950’s feel to it, just amazing. Q-Unique raps about stealing clothes, really good concept here, he has a line about stealing ghosts sheets which is just really witty, you know internet kids should be quoting lines from this song. Great track, really clever. DOPE!

14. Stone Cold

Good piano beat from Q-Unique. Good track, Q-Unique rips it but I do not like the chorus, it’s a little annoying but Q is on point here, really vicious flow and great lyrics. Good track. Good

15. This Thing Of Ours(Feat Ill Bill)

Ill Bill joins Q on this track, Q also produces the beat which is really good, nice usage of singing. Ill Bill starts it off with a really good verse. Q & Bill do the chorus, really well I might add. Q with the next verse and of course it’s great. Ill Bill with the next verse and again Bill rips it. Q with the last verse and yes of course Q rips it(yes I know I repeated myself). Great track. Good

All in all I give this album a Good rating. Really good album, one of the best in 2004. Q-Unique amazed me here, the guy is just a great rapper with a great flow and great(And witty) rhymes. Cop this album and support the Arsonists, Uncle Howie, & Psycho Logical.

Esham – Closed Casket

Posted on March 5, 2013 by WWC

Artist: Esham
Title: Closed Casket
Year Released: 1994

1. The Eulogy

Just an intro to the album, has a preacher talking, tight beat though
N/R

2. The Wicketshit Will Never Die

Tight beat, Esham comes with some wicket flows on this track, no hook just has some samples, Esham spits some more wicket lyrics tight song overall
5/5

3. My Homie Got Shot

Starts off with some samples, Esham comes with some more good lyrics, a little story telling lyrics, a tight beat, the hook is some sampling, Esham comes with another tight verse, end with a bunch of sampling leading into the next song, overall a classic Esham song
5/5

4. Mental Stress

Starts off with samples, Esham comes in with the Hook good hook, another good beat, Esham comes with some tight lyrics on here, “I’m fitting to go nuts like a almond joy” Esham comes with a few more verse with some more tight lyrics, track ends up with some samples, a really tight track, another classic Esham track
5/5

5. Can’t Take It Wit Cha

Another Tight beat, Start off with the hook talking about you can’t take anything with you when you die, good hook, Esham comes in with some good lyrics, talking about its not all about hoes, money, “I Don’t Give a ***** what you got/cause it don’t mean shit if your ass get’s shot, Esham comes with 2 other tight verses, ends with Esham doing some talking, tight track overall
5/5

6. Brainwashed

Very Tight Beat on this track, Esham does the hook, good hook very catchy, Esham first verse is pretty good, Esham next verse is short but good, he comes back and spits another short verse tight better than the first two, ends with the hook, Great track overall
5/5

7. Drive U2 Suicide

Starts off with some Beastie Boys Samples and other samples, great beat, Esham comes with a tight first verse, the hook is just a bunch of sample with esham saying “Let Me Drive You To Suicide”, He does another short verse but its good, ends with a another short verse, good song overall
4.5/5

8. Chatty Ass Nigga (feat. NATAS)

Starts off with some talking, Mastamind start out with the first verse I’m feeling his verse, a decent hook, another good beat, T-N-T is next to flow and comes with a pretty good verse, Esham is next and comes with the best verse out of everyone, ends with the hook, overall another good song
4.5/5

9. Slug Froma 45

Starts of with a news clip, Then Esham comes in, a hard beat with some guitars, tight beat, Esham comes with some hard lyrics on this track, tight hook,Esham spits another great verse, Comes back after the hook and spits another short verse, end with the hook, another classic Esham song
5/5

10. Was It Sum’n I Said

good beat, this is a really short track, Esham just flows through it, pretty good song but short
3.5/5

11. Flatline

another tight beat, starts off with the hook, Esham comes in spitting some wicket lyrics, Esham comes with another verse after the hook, Comes with another tight verse a tight track overall
5/5

12. I Don’t Owe U Shit

Esham does some talking, the beat kicks in another good beat, with some samples, Esham flows with some good lyrics talking about he doesnt owe anyone shit,” Just like Bobbit cuttin off dicks in the mix/***** them tricks like in them flix” the hook has a snoop dogg sample, end’s with some samples,a good song overall
4/5

13. Therapy

Start off with Esham’s Brother doing some talking,real tight beat, no hook just some talking by Esham’s Brother, Esham spits three tight verses tight lyrics my favorite song on the album
5/5

14. Make Me Wanna Holla

Starts off with Esham doing some talking, he tells everyone what Esham stands for “Esham stands for East Side Hoes And Money” tight beat, a more laid back track but its still tight, i like the hook its got a prince & snoop dogg sample tight track overall
5/5

15. Would You Die 4 Me

start off with some jamacian talking, good beat, Esham comes in talking about hoes, a decent hook just some sampling, Esham does three verse that are pretty good, a decent track compared to the others
3/5

16. 2 Dollahoe

a alright beat on this track, Esham comes with some more flows about *****ing hoes, the hook is alright, Esham comes with another verse talking about hoes, its a decent track overall
3/5

17. 24/7

Another good beat, laid back beat, Esham comes with three real tight verses, some tight lyrics on this track, a good hook, I’m feeling this track alot another classic Esham song
5/5

18. Diggin On Da D-L

Another laid back track, good beat, Esham flows about getting some hoes, the hook is decent, Esham comes with two other verses, pretty tight lyrics a good laid back track
4/5

19. Premature Ejaculation

A good beat, another laid back track, he talks about how he’s “Man I ain’t nothin’ but a nut/A premature ejaculation” the hook is alright, he comes with two other verses, a pretty good song overall
4/5

20. I’ll Be Glad When You Dead

A weird sounding beat sounds distorted, Esham comes with some more wicket lyrics on this track, “Now I need some therapy, psychic connection/Dead bodies give me an erection” The hook is alright, come with some more wicket lyrics after the hook, a good track overall
3.5/5

21. Closed Casket

Another distorted sounding beat, good hook with some sampling, Esham comes with some hard flows on this track a good way to end this tight ass album, a good song overall
4/5

Final Rating: Classic

Overall this is probably Esham best album, alot of tight beats and samples, Esham is probably a better producer than MC but his lyrics and flow on this album are top notch,You can listen this all the way through, If you don’t got this album definitly go and get it.

Sage Francis – Personal Journals

Posted on March 5, 2013 by WWC

“I’m Not A Genius, I Just Think A Lot”

Sage Francis is one of the best rappers around. His lyrics, flow, delivery and everything in between are all equally notable. He is a true underground rapper. His music only gets around by word of mouth. In an industry dominated by the contrast colour, Blacks for the most part; Sage Francis definitely holds his own. He’s a voice for those to weak to speak and he touches on uncountable numbers of issues. He keeps his lyrics down-to-earth and mindful for the most part.

He is a masterful wordsmith. Whether battling, freestyling or delivering one of his fantastic prewritten verses; his skill is far from wavered. He comes up with incredible punchlines as well as deep, poetic verses. He is far from superficial as he delivers material, which is rarely touched on in the rap industry. This album, is a gem, in modern day rap.

Crack Pipes

Probably the best track, if not one of the best tracks on the album. The track starts off with a 10 year old Sage Francis proclaiming his presence in hip-hop. Sage Francis delivers some of his most spectacular lyrics. His lyricism is tremendous. Sage Francis proposes the truth, nothing short of it. He expresses deep thoughts and emotions. An amazing track.

Different

This track is great. It is different from the other tracks on the album. His style on this track is extremely unique. He keeps flipping common phrases, which adds to his stunning lyrics. This track is upfront and far from sugarcoated. He raps the truth about all the misconceptions about himself.

Personal Journalist

This starts with an eerie instrumental. Then Sage Francis comes on, slowing slowly but with distinguished lyrics. His lyricism is consistent as he states the facts about himself. He is extremely down-to-earth when he raps about himself and other various things.

Inherited Scars

A great track with a nice jazz background. Francis once again raps the truth about the inherited scars, which everyone receives. The whole song is completely different because of his different instrumental layout. His lyrics are stunning and profound.

Climb Trees

A great track all about life in general. Sage Francis drops some knowledge on this track. His lyricism is unwavering as he drops the truth which very few have ever rapped about in the past. One of the better tracks on the album.

Broken Wings

An almost sad track. This track really evokes thoughts. He talks in plain English, about an angel with broken wings. This track has the ability to make the listener reflect and enhance their mind. A great song.

The Strange Famous Mullet Remover

Not really a track. Sage Francis is just talking about the things he dislikes.

Smoke & Mirrors

An extremely different track. This track differs from the rest of the album. The beat and flow are the most noticeable differences. It is extremely random at times but it all comes together for a great finish. Definitely among Sage’s better tracks.

Message Sent

Among the best tracks on the album. This is about all the unsent messages that one wants to send but never gets around to doing. It’s a great track. He expresses deep emotions and the many misunderstood things about him. Francis’s lyrics are tremendous. Without a doubt, one of the better tracks on the album.

Eviction Notice

A great track. Immediately Sage shows his lyricism. It’s an extremely simple fact in the sense Sage Francis is basically talking over an extremely unusual beat. Sage Francis manages to top on plenty of issues. It may seem odd but once the listener focuses on the track, and nothing else, they get a deeper message.

Pitchers Of Silence

Sage Francis comes with his usual style which suits the track very well. The listener has to pay close attention to catch all that is being said because of the loud instrumental which incorporates many percussion instruments. His lyrics, as usual, are up to par.

Specialist

Sage Francis admits to his many vices on this track. He drops some knowledge on this track, in the subtle sense. It’s basically a rap about everyday things but the way he expresses it is perfection. His lyrics manage to reach out to the listener as he goes into furies throughout this track.

Hopeless

Sage Francis just talks over this short track. Even his words seem to be perfect poetry.

Kill Ya Momz

An odd track. It’s is random and the monotonous “kill your mother” line is accompanied by a commentary of some type. Around the last quarter of it, there is a childish voice boasting about his mother in rhymes.

Black Sweatshirt

Sage Francis expresses his ruptured emotions in emotional words which come together to form poetry. It’s a short track which contains a gruff delivery. One of the weaker tracks of the album but it’s still a great one.

Cup Of Tea

A phenomenal track which contains some amazing, carefully played lyricism. His amazing one-liners pour in throughout the track, flooding it with the perfection of ultimate rhyme skill and beauty. One of the best tracks on the album. Simply incredible.

My Name Is Strange

This track isn’t as much of a rap as the other ones. It’s about as strange as his name. He tells many stories in an extremely bizarre style. It’s a bit like a country song but at the same time it sticks to his roots of rap originality. An extremely different track.

Runaways

The competitor against “Crack Pipes” for the position of best track on the album. This track is simply amazing. Sage Francis comes up with some of his best lyrics on the album. His one liners are simply stunning. Not only do they stand-out but they are original as well. Possibly the best track on the album.

So ends one of the greatest albums of this era of rap. This is proof that underground rap is going strong. A breath of fresh air, this album is what mainstream hip-hop is missing. Rap on a higher level. This is the definition of rhyme skill. No murder raps, no faking it. Sage Francis is straightforward and doesn’t hide his views. His peculiar flow which releases his spectacular lyrics may make his music hard to get into but once the listener understands it, his music suddenly is a burst of enjoyment.

This album is for those who want something different. Who want to think when they listen to rap. Who want to venture into the unknown because Sage Francis has the ability to transport the listener. Whether it’s in “Inherited Scars” “Broken Wings “ or many of the other amazing tracks which pepper this beautiful album.

I do not falter when giving this album the classic rating. It is not for all listeners, and has some unnecessary tracks; but all in all, it is a masterpiece.

Rating:
4.5/5

K-Rino – Fear No Evil

Posted on March 5, 2013 by WWC

Artist: K-Rino
Title: “Fear No Evil”
Year Released: 2005

1. Somethin’ On My Mind (Ft. Kim Broussard)

Track starts off with K-Rino doing a short intro, a pretty good beat, K-Rino comes with some tight lyrics, Kim Broussard does the hook its decent, K-Rino spits three verses all are real tight, good start to the album
4/5

2. Fear No Evil (Ft. Hawk, Lil’ Flea, Point Blank)

Starts with K-Rino just some talking, good beat on this song, Hawk start out with the first verse that’s pretty good, K-Rino does the hook good hook, K-Rino does the second verse the and he comes with the best verse on the track, tight verse, Point Blank is next to flow and comes with a hard verse, Lil’ Flea is the last to flow and he comes with a tight verse I like it but its’ no where close to K-Rino’s verse, track ends with K-Rino giving some shout outs, Another good track overall
4/5

3. Negativity (Ft. Texas Tech)

Tight beat, K-Rino starts off with the Hook good hook on this song, K-Rino start with a tight verse, “Id Rather brag about my brain then a hundred thousand dollar chain” K-Rino spits another verse and its better than the first one great lyrics on this track, K-Rino comes back for a third verse and comes with another great verse, Texas Tech does some talking at the end. Great song overall
5/5

4. The More I Try (Ft. Klondike Kat)

K-Rino does some talking, then the beat kicks in tight beat, and K-Rino start flowing some more tight lyrics, K-Rino rap about some hard times, Klondike Kat does the hook, it’s pretty good, Klondike Kat spits second and has a good verse, K-Rino spits another verse, some more good lyrics from K, another good track
4/5

5. Ya’ll Can’t

K-Rino start by shouting out all of the SPC, but he does it in rhyme form pretty cool, Then K-Rino start off with a tight verse “We got new technology I’ll e-mail you a ass whoopin, He comes with a battle rap type verse, tight beat, K-Rino does the hook pretty good, K-Rino spits some more verse and comes with some real tight lyrics, “Knocked up your girl and left her perm bent, the baby came out of her head so that tells you where the sperm went, gives a few more shout out and the end, overall one of my favorite on the album
5/5

6. Don’t Know Why (Ft. Poiz’n)

Starts off with a skit between K-Rino & Poiz’n, alright beat on this track, K-Rino & Poiz’n trade verses back a forth throughout the song, K-Rino does the hook it’s horrible and he tries to sing, not feeling this song at all except the K-Rino verses, Skip this one
2/5

7. Signz Of Hate (Ft. Devin, Trae, Top Dog)

Necro – Brutality Part 1

Posted on March 5, 2013 by WWC

1. I’m Your Idol(Necro)

Really dark beat here by Necro, it’s really good as well. This is one of my favorite Necro songs, it’s not that fruity type of rap, this is really angry rap and I love every minute of it. DOPE!

2. Dopesick(Goretex Feat Necro)

Necro produces a good beat, it’s hard to describe, it has a slow kick to it. Necro helps on the chorus with Goretex. Goretex just shines on this track, I think he’s one of the most underrated rappers out. Great track! Good

3. Reign In Blood(Ill Bill & Necro)

DOPE!!!!! This track is really amazing. Hard beat by Necro, it’s just heavy and hits harder than an old school Tyson fight. Ill Bill starts it off with an amazing verse, then Necro gives his best verse EVER!!!! Necro raps about being a killer cyborg that will not die, just an amazing verse. The chorus is great, Ill Bill is severly overlooked. Ill Bill has the third verse then Necro has the 4th verse. Simply amazing, you have to hear this track. DOPE!

4. Street Veteran(Mr. Hyde & Necro)

Not the best track, good beat by Necro, nice piano beat mixed with horns. Hyde sounds a lot different on this track, he has improved greatly. Decent track. Good(Hyde tried and Necro did a good job)

5. Swordfish(Ill Bill)

Nice beat by Necro, it has a nice Italian feel to it. Ill Bill rips the track. Great track as Ill Bill raps about conspiracies. Good

6. Anguish & Agression(Necro)

Nice bouncy sinister piano beat by Necro. Nice Necro voice samples for the chorus. Necro raps about the usual here but does it in a way that it sounds dope. Good

7. The Big Sleep(Goretex)

Pretty good beat by Necro, I can’t really describe it, you’re going to have to hear the track to get a sense of it. Goretex rips it as usual, some great lines here. Great track. Good

8. White Slavery(Ill Bill & Necro)

This track is straight evil! Great dark piano beat by Necro. Necro does a great chorus. This track is about kidnapping women and no one finding them. Ill Bill starts it off with a very morbid and disturbing verse, if you listen to weak music then you’ll probably get offended by this verse and track in general. Necro with the second verse with a really good verse. Great track! Good

9. S*****bags(Goretex & Necro)

DOPE! Great beat by Necro, it’s got an eerie feel to it. Necro does the chorus here and it’s one of the best choruses I have ever heard. Goretex & Necro rap about….well S*****bags and even include Uncle Howie, his girlfriend, fat people, and themselves. You need to hear this track! DOPE!

10. Frank Zito(Necro & Ill Bill)

Dark beat by Necro, it hits hard. Necro starts it off with a pretty good verse, then Ill Bill has the second verse, Bill rips it and even mentions GG Allin(For you Punk fans out there). Good track! Good

11. Our Life(Necro & Ill Bill)

A softer track here, great piano beat by Necro. Necro starts it off with a really good verse, then Ill Bill has the next verse and it’s easily the best on the track. Chorus is done by Ill Bill and it’s really good. You need to his this track! DOPE!

12. Morbid S**t(Necro)

A funky pimp type beat by Necro, good little track as Necro raps about the usual. Good

13. Every Second Someone Dies(Necro)

Great dark violin type beat by Necro, there’s even a saxophone thrown in there. This is Death Rap at its finest. Necro raps about…well death. Good track. Good

14. Fire(Necro)

A sex track by Necro, nice bouncy beat. Necro raps about….well sex of course. Nice chorus as some girl sings it. Good stuff. Good

15. Talking S**t(Necro)

Decent track, not my favorite or anything but it gets the job done. Pretty funny ending as Necro starts laughing really high, hilarious! Good

16. Watch Ya Toes(Necro)

Really sleazy sounding beat here, this is Roseanne theme song sleazy, like walking downtown Las Vegas at 3 in the morning sleazy. Pretty good track though, I dig the chorus. Good

17. The Big Sleep(Remix)(Goretex)

Just a remix to the original track, not as good as the original but good enough. Good

All in all this gets a Good rating. The best compilation I have ever heard, there were no bad songs and no average tracks, everything was on point. Psycho Logical remain the best group in Hip Hop. BUY IT!

Thug Law – Thug Life Outlawz: Chapter 1

Posted on March 5, 2013 by WWC

Thug Law: Thug Life Outlawz: Chapter 1 (VA)
Label: D-3 Entertainment
(October 23, 2001)

1. What
2. Shit Iz Real
3. Satellite Niggaz
4. ***** That
5. Don’t Make Me
6. Pay Day/Pay Day (Interlude)
7. No Time
8. South Bound
9. Who You Trust
10. I Am the Street
11. Do That
12. I Need A/I’m A (Interlude)
13. Hood Nigga
14. Casualtiez of War
15. Angelz Cried
16. Thug Cycosis/Real Table (Interlude)

Firstly don’t be fooled by the THUG LAW logo stuck on the front of the case- this is mostly Big Syke material! Being released under his label and as the head of productions you’d expect Syke to have the ODD appearance on the tracks (almost on every one!) So that makes it a Thug Life/Outlaw on the grounds that Syke is on 95% of the CD!

So, Syke decides to call up a couple of THUG LIFE members, a few Outlawz and a couple of new, young emcees to put together a collabo CD to make “THUG LAWZ.” Sounds good right? It’s debatable. Syke is a tight rapper. Pac’s roaddogg. Seasoned G. Respected man. He also got real banging productions, taking production credentials on several tracks, “What,” “Shit Iz Real,” and “No Time” are prime examples of what Syke is capable of. His appearances are mostly tight. Use of voice filters to make his voice even more ominous than it already is.

The CD begins good.

Stick it in and you’re blasted with “What,” a banger with Tha Outlawz featuring to a snared up beat. Get drunk and crunk to it… “Shit Iz Real” is the following Westcoast hard-hitter. Its real un*****wittable. The bass reverberations from this rattle windows at high volume. “Satellite Niggaz,” a cracking collaboration with Above The Law, some classic stuff you needed to hear and you did. However, past this point on the disc, things change as the rap group Swerv take verses on umpteen other tracks. The atmosphere of alot of the tracks also change to suit Swerv too, the productions end up sounding further South than the before songs. I also felt let down by “Pay Day.” Seeing Mack 10, Syke and Krayzie Bone (Noble Outlaw also joins them) on the same track seemed exciting until I heard it as I’m a fan of Krayzie but he’s relegated to taking the hook! The beat is also quite dull and I personally feel its one of Krayzie’s worst hooks/appearances. “South Bound” is another lame track from Swerv. “Do That” was suffered from too much of Swerv’s input and a horrible hook, although the appearance from Mopreme is a quality verse.

Mentionable tracks are “No Time” for a rapping back and forth between Syke and Tyme and a deep piano track and a nice flow from Sundae. “I Need A” is a tight collabo with Mac Mall, Mopreme and Sundae over a decent beat. “Hood Nigga” is also another good track over another good production. “Casualtiez of War” has the Outlawz over a stomping army-influenced, dramatic beat. I also feel Swerv’s “Angelz Cried” deserves a mention- only on the basis that its a deep remembrance track. “Thug Cycosis” is a complete ride on ’em type track and 100% tight with the original THUG LIFE lineup all on point over a riding beat. Syke closes the CD with an ad-libbed interlude about being a real thug and so forth… its all cool though.

Overall its tracks like “What,” “Satellite Niggaz,” “Casualtiez of War” and “Thug Cycosis” that form the best tracks, as they hold the OG rappers who got down with THUG LIFE connections in some way or another, and because their rappers are also just plain better!

OVERALL THOUGHTS:

Syke flows over this perfectly, in fact, his part is almost flawless- he was the executive producer after all. However, too many of Syke’s homies ruin the actual THUG LIFE-Outlaw concept. Perhaps bar a few guest appearances to do hooks (its guest appearances almost every track), this would have been much better suited if it stuck with the two original groups. The two interludes between the songs also confused me a little and threw me off the content of the CD as I had no clue about who the woman is! Its no classic by any means, I rate THUG-LAWS an underachieving

2/5

Further recommendations:
Big Syke : “Big Syke Daddy”
Thug Law: “Thug Life Outlawz: Chapter 2”

Habitt – Talk Of The Town

Posted on March 5, 2013 by WWC

Oakland rapper Habitt is the first rapper to release an album on new label Fat Daddy Records. I’ve never heard anything from Habitt nor his label in the past so I had no idea what to expect when I started writing this review.

1. Marc’s Skit

2. N From Tha O feat. The Luniz

The album’s starting with a real nice cut from Habitt and the Luniz. The trio’s basically saying that they’re from “Tha O” as in Oakland. I’m definitely feeling the beat and all three MC’s are showing off with a tight flow and sharp lyrics. N from tha O is definitely a banger and a great way to start off the album even though it’s making me higher my expectation level for the rest of the album. Habitt’s proving that he’s a tight MC right away. Single material.

3. Cross Me Border feat. Ellie

Cross Me Border is a reggae influenced cut with reggae singer Ellie on it. When I went on to fatdaddyrecords.com, this song started playing with a video to it so I think that it’s the first single but I’m not sure. If it indeed is the first single, it’s an excellent pick. The bouncy beat’s making it bound to be a song played at clubs.

4. We Got (Mooch’s skit)

5. We Got

The Mooch shit was a skit with Mooch telling Habitt that we, the listeners, need something more gangsta for the streets, and that’s just what’s given to us here. We Got has a harder hitting and darker beat. Habitt’s talking about the people on the street. It’s a real tight track.

6. Strictly Game feat. Blk Diamond & Queen

Habitts label mate Blk Diamond’s making his entrance on the album on this track and I have to say I’m impressed. Habitt’s lucky he’s a tight rapper, or he would have been outshined by his label mates tight flow. Once again Habitt has gotten a top notch beat to work with.

7. Lessions feat. Ellie

Lessions is a track for the chicks. Habitt’s talking about how he learned his lesion with a girl and that you shouldn’t hurt the ones that you love. I know, I know, it applies to everyone but since most guys won’t admit that, these kind of tracks are often said to be for the chicks. All the beats seem to be top notch on this album, so I stopped noticing the tight beats.

8. Shakin’ It Up feat Ken & Lamont Bentley

Just like the title implies, Shakin’ It Up is a party track about being all up in the club. The beat’s more funky than clubish tho and I’d rather bump Cross Me Border or N From Tha O at the club. This is still a tight track that makes you nod your head to it. Ken & Lamont Bentley’s doing nice guest appearances and it’s all in all a track that I know I’ll be bumping several times.

9. Yvette’s skit

Yvette Wilson’s skit is basically her telling Habitt that his strong pimp hand made her the hoe that she is. It’s obviously a joke and it’s a funny skit.

10. Have U ever feat. Knoc-Turn’al

“Have you ever said something in your life that you never thought that you would ever say? Or better yet, have you ever done something in your life that you never thought that you’d ever do?” Habitt asks us. The content of this track made me forget about the review for a minute. It makes you think… I guess I was, like Knocturnal put it, “in the zone”. The beat’s average but the content of the lyrics still makes this a track rated above the average track out there.

11. Hypnotize feat. Ahu G Fort

Hypnotize is on some Timbaland tip. Timbaland didn’t produce the track, but it’s got his style. The tight hook by Ahu G Fort and the laid back flow from Habitt makes this a smokers track. It’s got a musical depth.

12. Watchin’ Out feat Blk Diamond

Blk Diamond is doing an other guest appearance on Watchin’ Out, and just like last time he’s doing it real good. I heard Blk Diamond was taught how to rap and flow by Tupac and if that’s true, Makaveli has once again set his mark in the history books. I’m already looking forward to Blk Diamonds solo album. Habitt’s showing off a real tight flow over the tight drum and bass based beat and it’s an other tight track from this album.

13. Come Get It feat Slim

On this cut, I’d say the chorus is at the centre of attention. Don’t get me wrong; Habitt and fast female rapper Slim are doing tight verses, but when the hook kicks in you’ll have a hard time not singing along. The strong hook is what makes this track to be single material in my opinion.

14. Riders

Riders is a rock influenced track with electric guitars and live drums on it with a metallic sound mixed in. I can imagine it being hard to find a flow for this type of production, but Habitt succeeds on this track making it a solid cut.

15. What U Need

Habitt’s once again showing an excellent skill in writing and doing hooks. Others have proven hooks to be real important for a mainstream appeal so it can only be a good thing. I’m really feeling the verses on What U Need too, so the hook’s not as much the main thing here like on Come Get It. The thing I noticed when listening to the track was that I thought it was too short… but it’s 3:30 so I guess I just felt like I wanted to hear more of it!

16. Street Life feat Blk Diamond

The last track of the album is just like an outro track. It’s like it was meant to be put as the last song on the album. He’s also shouting some people out at the end so I guess it was planned all along. I’m not trying to set a bad example for the kids or anything… but this is a track to smoke to!

17. Curry’s skit

Just a skit.

This debut album from Habitt and his label, Fat Daddy Records, surprised me. The album’s surprisingly well produced and Habitt seems to be experienced with the way he kept delivering tight cuts track after track. His flow and the way he built the hooks makes me think this album’s going to be a hit. Habitt’s also got a mainstream appeal with some radio friendly songs.

I’ve been bumping the album for a while and my favourite songs from day to day. It has songs for many different moods, and a rare solidity without a bunch of album fillers.

I rate this album 4 out of 5.

Outsidaz – Night Life

Posted on March 5, 2013 by WWC

1. Don’t Look Now

Nice fast paced track, the beat(Produced by Ski) sounds like something you’d hear on “Matlock”, nice detective type sound. Pacewon & Young Zee shine on this track as they trade witty lines back and forth. Great track to start off the album. Good

2. The Rah Rah

DOPE!!! This is a Pacewon solo track and features some really different production by Ski, it has an Arabian type feel to it and has a hard bounce bass line mixed in. Pace flows perfectly over this track, his rugged flow matches the beat and the end result is some great music. This was their single to the album, and it was a perfect single in my opinion. DOPE!

3. F**k Y’all Niggaz(Feat Rah Digga)

Rah Digga is basically a part of the Outsidaz so I don’t know why she was billed as a feature but then again I can sort of understand why she was(If that makes sense). Nice bouncy beat here, it’s hard hitting has a hint of catchiness to it. Young Zee & Rah Digga are on this track, it’s like a man vs woman type thing. Great track. Good

4. Rush Ya Clique(Feat Eminem)

DOPE!!!! Yes Eminem was at one time a part of the Outsidaz clique. Nice beat here, it has an old school type feel but yet is mixed with a newer sound, it’s hard to describe. Everyone comes tight on this track, Eminem has a semi weird verse but it’s pretty good. Great track. DOPE!

5. Money, Money, Money

Has a powwow type sound to it, with electric guitars mixed in, really good beat here. Track is about keeping….money(Of course), all the Outsidaz members shine here. Great track. Good

6. It’s Goin Down

Sort of bouncy type beat here, it’s a little sloppy. Zee shines here though, man Young Zee is overlooked, the guy could’ve been huge but was mis-used. Pacewon(Another overlooked rapper) does a good job on this track as well. Good track. Good

7. Night Life

Has an epic type feel to it, nice Eminem voice samples mixed in(“Spaced out like Dr. Octagon”). Everyone comes tight on this track, man Outsidaz were a great group with Newark with a ton of chemistry, I can’t believe how mis-used they were. Anyway great track. DOPE!

All in all this gets a Good rating. From Newark New Jersey, the Outz were a group who should be heard, they have so many good tracks. Cop this EP and support real Hip Hop!

Hi-Tek – Hi-Teknology

Posted on March 5, 2013 by WWC

Hi-Tek. One half of the Hip-Hop duo Reflection Eternal (as seen on the LP Train of Thought), in-house producer for the conscious rap scene’s favorite team Black Star, staff producer for Dr Dre’s Aftermath label and possibly the most talented beat maker in the whole camp; I first stumbled upon DJ Hi-Tek listening to Talib Kweli, as most can relate, and instantly recognized his prowess and soul. This, his first and only solo release, allows him to finally do a CD the way he wants it done.

1) Scratch Rappin

This is, obviously, produced by Hi-Tek himself. It’s a scratchy-sounding instrumental, aptly enough; a chopped, vintage-sounding piano starts off over a kick-clap combination that serve as the drums. Instead of rapping over the beat, Tek uses samples to get across what he wants said, then lets the instrumental play out. (Good)

2) Sun God ft. Common

A light, bouncy (sunny, if you will) string over an eclectic drum sets the mood here. Common obviously feels at home on the beat, using his full arsenal of wordplay. He speaks in an abstract, roundabout way about finding happiness. He gives us heavy visuals of the block; broken glass, weed fiends, prostitutes; one can envision a sunny day in the ghetto, and finding joy despite one’s surroundings. (Excellent)

3) Get Back pt 2 ft. Talib Kweli, DCQ

Kweli begins the track acapella, warning the listener to respect his personal space; immediately, the dangerous Spanish-flavored guitar and shuffling rattlesnake effect jump in to back him as he starts one of the righteous tirades he’s known for, about love of true music. DCQ merely jumps in to spit the chorus and do some hype man work. (Great)

4) Breakin Bread ft. Donte, Main Flow, Brian Digby Jr, Crunch

This beat has a more nostalgic, Primo-quality feel to it, a repeated but never repetitive string-and-kick combination with a horn thrown in; samples kick off the track. Donte comes in first with a rapid flow, spitting a nice verse full of internal rhyme; dispensing with the hook, Main Flow jumps on with a slower and huskier delivery, using vocabulary to his advantage at points. The sampled hook returns, then it’s right into Brian Digby Jr, yet another internal-rhyming, wordplay-kicker, verse nice but strongest at the end. Crunch is the strongest on the track, cutting loose from the rest with a multi-styled 16 to keep it fresh. (Good)

5) All I Need ft. Cormega, Jonell

Somehow sounds influenced by Dre’s original The Chronic, the style of production from that era; a deep-bassed, multilayered construct of piano chords, 3 or 4 in all, of a variety of notes. Cormega spits heat to his woman about loving her but needing to make money on the block. Jonell is smooth on the hook, playing the part of his girl. Right at the end of the track the beat changes, a more jumpy offering, then quickly fades out. (Great)

6) Where I’m From ft. Jinx da Juvy

Utilizing (unfortunately) the same sample he put on Talib Kweli’s “The Blast,” Hi-Tek provides Jinx with an organic, bassheavy backdrop over which to boast to his heart’s content. Jinx spits his aggressive thug-themed lines with heart, if only a decent amount of skill. (Decent)

7) Tony Guitar Watson

The next joint kicks off on a more thoughtful note; uptempo drums beat away at some kind of warped (also uptempo) string, while a cinematic violin-type instrument plays in the background. Like Scratch Rappin, this is an instrumental track, and a good one. (Good)

8) Round and Round ft. Jonell

A regretful, R&B-styled string drops in over a thumping bass/shuffle drum production, while Jonell flexes her singing skills. She croons longingly but firmly about her on-again-off-again relationship, high-toned on the chorus and smooth in the verses. Around the second verse, a bass solo takes over for the breakdown. (Great)

9) Get ta Steppin ft. Mos Def, Vinia Mojica

A sluggish, jazzy track that sounds like something off of Mos Def’s Black on Both Sides; Mos intros crooning to an unidentified woman, with Mojica playing background vocals. Though not excersizing his lyrical talents, Mos clearly enjoyed making the cut, and it shows in his performance. (Good)

10) Theme From Hi-Tek ft. Talib Kweli

Over an oldschool, 70’s-flavored track, Kweli rhymes a quick, frenetic verse about his own skills and repping his music. A change from the slow mood of the previous track, but nothing out of place and certainly a great effort. (Great)

11) LTAH ft. Slum Village

This track is a bit bubbly, a disjointed kind of woman track. It’s not my favorite beat; the Detroit duo rhyme pretty well about meeting a woman at a bar one night, but nothing special. (Poor)

12) Suddenly ft. Donte, Main Flow

An Italian-styled, haunting guitar (accordion?) that sounds like something out of one of the Godfather’s Italy scenes drops in over a marching drum. Donte and Main Flow come in to drop nice verses about clubbing and flossing. However, the substance is out of place over the otherwise interesting and good beat. (Decent)

13) Illest it Gets ft. Buckshot

The bass heavy drums come pounding in first, followed quickly by the triumphant sound of a distant electric guitar. Boot Camp Click’s Buckshot comes in with the exact tone of confidence the track warrants; his verses, as usual, are the sickness. (Excellent)

14) Hi-Teknology ft. Jonell

Surprisingly, Hi-Tek actually raps over the title track/final track. The beat is a jumpy, club-type track with an animated bassline and some jumpy synth keys thrown in. Jonell is on the chorus, repeating “Hi-Tek” and humming to the beat; Tek spit’s a pretty nice verse, about himself. (Great)

My Rating: 4.5/5

Tek is at his most musically versatile on this LP, obviously enjoying being able to do what he wants without having to answer to the managerially inept (i.e. A&Rs at Rawkus Records who made him give his beats and songs to other label mates). He has a great guest list, bringing together talents one would think were a slight mismatch (Cormega and Common, for example) yet he changes to suit them all.

My Recommendation: Buy it..order it if you have to, listen to it at least!

Master P – Da Last Don

Posted on March 5, 2013 by WWC

Say what you want about No Limit now, but nobody can deny that they’re music was top of tha game in 98. This is my favorite album(s) of all time, which doesn’t make my review biased, but is underated and often called the peak of P’s 2Pac biting rhymes. When in fact, this was the peak of No Limit, going 4x platinum in 1998, and for a good reason.

Disc 1:

1) Da Last Don:

Perfect way to open up the CD. It was No Limit’s most anticipated release, and Master P’s marketing ploy of his ‘retirement’ to sell more records paid off. Playing a don ( in a cheesy Italian accent ), P states why he’s the last Don, and pays his respects to 2Pac, Biggie, and of course his brother, Kevin Miller; over a hard ass beat.

2) Til we Dead and Gone feat. Bone Thugs and Harmony:

Not the best song; didn’t really live up to what I thought it would be. Average verse from P, and Bone rips it as usual. Just an average song.

3) Thinkin Bout U feat. Mia X, Mo B. Dick:

Released as a single, this song talks about alot of different gangsta subjects. The beat is sick, with a bumpin piano beat, but the singing and chorus is what drags it down.

4) Soldiers, Riders, and G’s feat. Snoop Dogg, Silkk the Shocker, Mystikal:

This is possibly the best song on the first disc, everybody comes hard on it. The beat, the verses, everything’s on point and the whole song delivers. A No Limit classic.

5) The Ghetto’s got me Trapped feat. Silkk the Shocker:

Not a bad song, talking about how P and Silkk will always be trapped in the ghetto, but they’re not ready to die. The beat is another mafiaso type beat, with a heavy bass guitar. Average song.

6) Get Your Paper feat. E-40:

A lot of people don’t like this song, but it’s got a Bay Area beat, and it’s how a featured song should be. Two seperate verses from P and 40, and then them going back and forth on the third verse. Definatley a good song worth listening to.

7) Ride:

One of the only P solo efforts on the album(s), but this a good song. It’s a more laid back track, with piano rifts in the background. As always, P let’s off his signature Uggghhh!!!, but it fits in perfect for this joint talking about the struggles in the ghetto.

8) Thug Girl feat. Snoop Dogg, Silkk the Shocker:

I don’t like this song, to me it’s a mess. Snoop’s verse isn’t good and P’s verse isn’t good. Silkk ruins it. The only thing good about this track is that it’s short.

9) These Streets Keep Me Rollin feat. Fiend:

In this track, P obviously tries to emulate a lil of Pac’s style, but it flows smooth over this laid back beat. Fiend has a tight verse with his raw voice, which seems a lil out of place, but it’s still a good song over a BBTP produced beat.

10) Black and White:

Song about P being a black man in a white world, and how things will never change. Romeo has a cameo in the beginning, but this track is just average.

11) War Wounds feat. Fiend, Mystikal, Snoop Dogg, Silkk the Shocker:

Somewhat of a Soulja song, this song goes hard. The beat, the chorus, everybody’s verse, and the ending. Nothing short of a classic from BBTP. Definatley recommended for listening and constant playback.

12) Dear Mr. President feat. Mac:

P got a lot of critics and haters with this song. Obviously, 2Pac had a song about his letter to the president, which it would seem P ripped off. And to some extent he did, but it’s not a bad song, and has a good feature from Mac.

13) Mama Raised Me feat. Soulja Slim, Snoop Dogg:

Tight song, and the title lives up to it’s name. It’s not the content or the meaning of the song that make’s you want to listen, but the way it flows. The smoothest of No Limit ( Soulja Slim and Snoop Dogg ) spit game about how they mama raised them. One of my favorite tracks on the double album.

14) Let My 9 Get Em:

Another rare P solo song, in which he raps Ghetto D style about layin it down for any ***** that don’t like him and what he stands for.

Disc 2:

1) More 2 Life feat. C-Murder:

C-Murder makes a track good. Bottom line. And that’s not saying that his albums are perfect, but his features never dissapoint. More 2 Life is talking about how everything shouldn’t revolve around *****es, weed, and a mercedes. Tight song, kind of slow, but it’s catchy and makes you want to listen; and that’s all that should matter to a person buying the CD.

2) Ghetto Life feat. UGK:

Tight track with another UGK appearance ( they appeared on a number of No Limit albums prior to this ), and this song actually has some meaning. That’s saying a lot about a Master P song, but it’s definatley one of the best songs from both discs.

3) Gangsta ***** feat. Steady Mobb’n, Mo B. Dick:

Westcoast feeling song ( to a certain extent ) about how no ***** compares to a gangsta *****. Average song, but not really that great. Definatley a filler track.

4) So Many Souls Deceased feat. Ghetto Commission:

Ghetto Commission comes hard on this track, and P’s verse is too short. The beat is just average, with P talking Italian at the beginning again. Recommended if you like the Commission.

5) Rock-A-Bye-Haters:

A skit of P changing a popular nursery rhyme, like he did on his later albums, and switching it up. Really drags the disc down, and is a complete waste of time. Skip it.

6) Snitches feat. Snoop Dogg:

A sample of G’z and Hustlaz from Doggystyle, which isn’t a bad concept, but fails to deliver. Snoop’s verse is too long, and he can’t live up to the original ( which shouldn’t be expected ), but is still an average track.

7) Family Business:

Another mafia type skit, with P talking in his accent and ‘taking care of a snitch’. Waste of space, and obvious filler for the 2nd disc. Skip it.

8) Let’s Get Em feat. Magic, C-Murder:

Magic, who also tried to sound like 2Pac through much of 98, comes hard. C-Murder comes hard. P comes hard. Bottom line, this is one of the best tracks on the album.

9) Goodbye To My Homies feat. Sons of Funk, Silkk the Shocker:

Trying to capitilize on the success of ‘I miss my Homies’ P offers a sequel to the 97 joint, with the exact same theme of the first. He’s still talking about Kevin, nothing’s really changed. However if you like the Sons of Funk, peep this track.

10) Welcome To My City feat. Mac, O’Dell:

A lot of people find this their favorite track of the album, and it’s not completely surprising to see why. The beat is smooth, and all the flows are with P continuing to yell Ugghhh!!! on about every song.

11) Ghetto Love feat. Mia X, Mo B. Dick:

Not a bad song if you want ya girl in the mood, but when I buy a Master P album, that’s not what I’m looking for. I don’t blame him for making this type of track, at this point he didn’t really have one, but it’s not really my style. I skipped it.

12) Make Em Say Ugghhh!!! Part II feat. Fiend, Mia X, Silkk the Shocker, Snoop Dogg:

It’s been said before, I’ll say it again. This song was really anticipated, and for the first 3 minutes, it was as good if not better than the original; until…..Snoop Dogg comes on. This song is DRAGGED DOWN by his slow style. He is capable of rhyming fast and hard ( listen to any track on Doggstyle ), but the Doggfather got lazy, and this song needs Mystikal bad.

13) Hot Boys and Girls feat. Kane & Abel, Silkk the Shocker, Mia X, Mystikal:

Above average song about the wierdest shit you will ever hear. The song’s title has nothing to do with the theme ( which isn’t bad ), but you won’t get what you expect. Everybody on this joint describes themselves as something that you’d do everyday. Ex: Master P ” I’m the fire down in Hell, I’m the gas you pump at shell “. Out of the ordinary, but it definatley puts a twist on the song, and makes you want to listen to it even more.

14) Reverse the Game:

Pointless skit leading up to the end of the album. Skip it.

15) Eternity feat. C-Murder, Mr. Serv-On:

Easily my favorite No Limit track ever, everything about the song is great. There is no flaws to this song, and the beat, the verses, and the chorus especially you can play just about anytime. The perfect way to end ANY album, as Master P closes off saying this is the last time you will hear a bad guy like him; and at that point in 1998, actually made you believe him. One of the best songs ever.

In conclusion, I give this album nothing less than a 5. 5/5. It’s full of tracks that you can play just about any time, and was probably Master P’s last GREAT album. It lives up to the hype in my opinion, and if you don’t own it already, I suggest you go out and buy it if your a No Limit/Master P/Gangsta Musik fan.