Woy's Album Reviews.

[Woy]

Hmm... So your mixtape reviews will be brisker? Cool. Gives it a mixtape vibe in comparison to the album reviews. Feel me?

Yeah, but I think I might just switch to a setup like that for all the reviews because it doesn't take as much time and I won't get burned out easily. We'll see.

[NAHSTE]

Thought the format was cool, but I would've preferred a bit more extrapolation on some tracks that you thought were standouts. Maybe just writing a blurb about 2-3 big songs at the end to sum up your review, I don't know......


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As for your "More About Nothing" review, I agree that it's an incredible mixtape. Coming from someone who had never heard a solo Wale venture (don't even ask why I been so out of the loop), I love this project.

My favorite song is probably "War", so I'm glad you came around on that tune. Really I just like it the most becauseI feel it's the best use of a Seinfeld sample. There's so many great interludes on this mixtape, but George Costanza's rant on women being sampled in War is my favorite one, because of how well it's integrated into the music.

I love how when the interlude is over and the song cuts back in, Wale pauses for a quick "Whatever they want, whenever they want" voice drop from Costanza. That part fucking bangs. Who woulda thought Costanza could spit hot fire?

In a day and age when most rappers are doing the same type of shit, using the same types of hooks, and recycling the same producers and whack ass beats, hearing creativity like this (out of f'n MIXTAPE, no less!) is like a breathe of fresh air. The concept was just ill, and the execution was even iller. I love concept albums (Lupe's The Cool for example), so this one was right up my alley.

(Probably doesn't hurt that I'm a huge Seinfeld/sports fan, meaning I'm gonna relate to every reference and punchline)

[Woy]

Thought the format was cool, but I would've preferred a bit more extrapolation on some tracks that you thought were standouts. Maybe just writing a blurb about 2-3 big songs at the end to sum up your review, I don't know......

Yeah, I agree with you the more I look over my review. I felt like it was rushed and did want to go more in-depth with some songs, but for some reason I wanted to get it out of the way.

As for your "More About Nothing" review, I agree that it's an incredible mixtape. Coming from someone who had never heard a solo Wale venture (don't even ask why I been so out of the loop), I love this project.

If you want to check out some more Wale, download A Mixtape About Nothing, Shades and Beautiful Bliss ft. J. Cole off of Attention Deficit, and a few other tracks like Ice & Rain. (I personally think that song is his best.)

My favorite song is probably "War", so I'm glad you came around on that tune. Really I just like it the most becauseI feel it's the best use of a Seinfeld sample. There's so many great interludes on this mixtape, but George Costanza's rant on women being sampled in War is my favorite one, because of how well it's integrated into the music.

Yeah, I have no clue what I was thinking during my first and second listens of that song...it's probably my third favorite now on the tape. Completely agree with how the Seinfield sample fits in perfectly and I think Daniel Merriweather was a perfect choice for the hook.

(Probably doesn't hurt that I'm a huge Seinfeld/sports fan, meaning I'm gonna relate to every reference and punchline)

Same here...in fact I'll find myself quoting some of the samples word for word while listening to them.

Thanks for the feedback, NAHSTE.

[Fox1994]

Awww... don't do it with all your reviews. That's why I read em, you go into detail. :D

[Miami Flash15]

I was looking for some new music, so I came here and Sam Adams caught my eye. Man, is this guy amazing! Good stuff bro, really liking your views and reeling in new music from them.

[BigBucs]

*Waitin on that Gangsta Gibbs Review*

[Houston]

Whoa, hadn't seen this before. Love reading VSN reviews....


Drake's CD sucked IMO and it had alot of potential. If he would've replaced some of the sucky songs with some of the good ones that he just gave away, then this could've been a real good CD.

Recovery got old fast to me, practically every song on there was the same thing.

Any chance that you gonna review the new Bun-B CD. I had no intentions to but I heard that the source gave it 5 mics, I don't care about stupid magazine reviews but it was still pretty interesting.

[BigBucs]

Drakes album did suck. SFG should have been his album

Eminem, sucks simply because I cant stomach his voice for the duration of an album

Bun Bs album was solid but no where near a classic and Im a UGK fan.

[Fox1994]

Drakes album did suck. SFG should have been his album

YES

Eminem, sucks simply because I cant stomach his voice for the duration of an album

YES

Bun Bs album was solid but no where near a classic and Im a UGK fan.

Idk. But I'll take your word for it because you're 2 for 2.

[Woy]

*Waitin on that Gangsta Gibbs Review*

Give me a week or so. I've been anxious to review his EP, just been busy with stuff for college.

Whoa, hadn't seen this before. Love reading VSN reviews....

Drake's CD sucked IMO and it had alot of potential. If he would've replaced some of the sucky songs with some of the good ones that he just gave away, then this could've been a real good CD.

It takes a lot for me to label a CD as "suck-worthy." I completely agree with what you say about how he could have switched some songs to improve the quality of it; one in particular would be Paris Morton Music. It easily could have taken the place of a Shut It Down or Up All Night.

Recovery got old fast to me, practically every song on there was the same thing.

When I re-review these previous albums at the end of the year, you'll notice a little drop in Recovery's rating. I still enjoy listening to the CD, but a lot more songs have gotten old to me. It's still miles better than Relapse in my eyes.

Any chance that you gonna review the new Bun-B CD. I had no intentions to but I heard that the source gave it 5 mics, I don't care about stupid magazine reviews but it was still pretty interesting.

I don't think I'll review it, but I've listened to it and thought it was alright. I'm more of a Bun B fan when he's featured on someone's track, not on his own for some reason.

[Woy]

Str8 Killa EP - Freddie Gibbs

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In my opinion, Freddie Gibbs is the most underrated and most under-appreciated rapper in the game today. He has a ridiculous flow, very good lyrics, the ability to tell a great story and nice beats on his tracks. He doesn't always get recognition as one of the best up and comers like a J. Cole, but he's as every bit as good as him. (Note: Even though I'm fans of both, I still would listen to J. Cole nine times out of 10 over Gibbs, but that's not the focus of this review.)

He released two mix-tapes last year - The Miseducation of Freddie Gibbs and midwestgangstaboxframecadillacmuzik (a spin off of Outkast's album southernplayalisticadillacmuzik) - and I enjoyed both, which had me hyped for this EP. I had high expectations for Str8 Killa...could he meet them? In one word; definitely.

1.) Str8 Killa No Filla ft. Big Kill - 3.5/5
- Big Kill kills this song, and I don't mean in a good way. Luckily, the hook and Gibbs' verses keep it afloat.
2.) Rep 2 Tha Fullest ft. Jay Rock - 3.5/5
3.) National Anthem (F*** The World) - 5/5
- The way Gibbs throws his flow in this track is unreal. Hook's catchy too; this is truly an anthem. One of my favorite tracks of 2010 for sure.
4.) The Coldest ft. B.J. The Chicago Kid - 4.5/5
- This B.J. dude does a great job on the hook.
5.) Personal OG - 4/5
6.) Live By The Game - 4/5
7.) Rock Bottom ft. Bun B - 5/5
- Both Gibbs and Bun B kill it. Bun's one of my favorite rappers on guest appearances.
8.) Oil Money ft. Chuck Inglish, Chip Tha Ripper, Bun B & Dan Auerbach - 4/5

Overall Grade: 4.2/5

After Oil Money ended, I started wishing there was more tracks. Unfortunately, this is an EP and not a LP or mix-tape, but that doesn't diminish the quality of this release. It's up there for me with Pilot Talk by Curren$y and More About Nothing by Wale as one of the best this year so far.

I can't say enough how much I love National Anthem (F*** the World). The beat just fits perfectly, the subject matter is great, and like I said before, his flow is incredible on that track. Rock Bottom would be my second favorite from the EP, and even though I gave 3.5's to Str8 Killa No Filla and Rep 2 Tha Fullest, they were just a few changes away from 4-4.5's (hint: the guest appearances). Oil Money kind of disappointed me because I saw Bun B and Chip Tha Ripper on the track and although they did well, I don't care for the beat on it for some reason. It's still a good song though and finishes off the EP nicely.

Hopefully he'll pick up some more fans from this release and people will actually go out and pick up the physical copy of this. I know I would if I can find it; highly doubtful though. Gibbs hasn't hit his peak yet and if I think he's dope now, then I'm excited for what the future brings him.

[Fox1994]

I'm gonna plug your blog in an article I'm writing for the school paper about this year in music.

[Lumpkin]

Definitely agree with your view on National Anthem (F*** The World) been blasting that in my car for a while now

[Woy]

I'll start a review for Passion, Pain & Pleasure by Trey Songz soon.

[KNUBB]

I came in here thinking you had the review up already