Nobe - Going Up Vol.1

Nobe - Going Up Vol.1

Going Up Vol.1 is a dope little mixtape from Infantry member Nobe and has some real heaters on it.

"Back Up In This Bitch" Is a decent track that has a dope beat on it from Johny Juliano and Nobe rapping aswell.

"The Truth" is a dope track with Nobe at his best, spittin good lyrics with confidence and energy for the whole track. Nobe spittin some real lyrics on this song with some real meaning, he gotta do more tracks like this.

"Jaw Drop" features the underrated Julio Tha Kydd and has a dope ass beat produced from Epik The Dawn and will have you rewinding or putting it on repeat. The lyrics and flow on the track are good but its definatly the beat that steals the show on this track. Keep an ear our for Julio Tha Kydd in the future,dude has alot of talent.

"Feet On The Ground" is another dope beat that would be right at home on an atmosphere or Murs album in my opinion, super dope production right here. Mr.Legit and G-Mo join Nobe on the mic and each mc does a good job rapping over this ridicolous beat. One of the best tracks on this mixtape for me personally.

"What The Fuck You Do" has been out for awhile and has a good beat made by Nobe. Young Crowda also does a good job on the mic with his slow delivery. Nobe also does a nice job rapping on here aswell and the hook he did for the track is dope.

"Boss Me Up" is a track that I could do without to be honest. The beat is nice but the rapping n shit im not feeling at all. Nobe is at his best when hes rapping on some lyrical shit or some harder shit, instead of the watered down tracks for the women like Boss Me Up and Momma In A Mansion.

"Seize The Moment" is another slapper and has Zioni and San Quinn lending a helping hand. The beat from King Of Spadez slap hard as fuck and Nobe starts the song off with a dope verse. You already know how Quinn and Zioni do so no need to talk on that, dudes always do a great job.

"Wanna Be" is a very entertaining track and has Nobe at his best, spittin some lyrical shit. The beat is another slapper from Epik The Dawn, which features some dope claps and overall is just real dope.

"Ponder On" is a hot beat produced by Nobe and has a nice voice sample in it that works really well. Nobe once again is at his best as hes spittin with energy and meaning in his lyrics, once again thisis when dude is at his best on the mic, with tracks like this. Katz joins Nobe on the track and does a
decent job on the mic, his voice is good but his flow and lyrics could be better. Still overall this is another good track.

"Cocky Wit It" is another one of the better tracks on the mixtape and is non stop slap. King Cydal and Roach Gigz join the party over a dope party/hyphy type beat from Nobe. As far as the rapping goes each person who touches the mic does a great job. This is a track that I could hear on the radio or
in the clubs, its got that up tempo feel to.

"Sitting On Top Of The World" has a nice beat but Im not really feeling Nobes hook on this track at all, his rapping is good, but the hook just ruins it for me. Flash Beats did a nice job on the beat though, would like to hear more production from him.

"Gas Session" is a lyrical cypher with non stop lyrics from G-Mo, Young Rebz, Nobe and G-Eazy. Not the best beat on the album, but it still slap and is a good setting for the mcs to gas over.

"Put It Up" shows Nobes talent on the beats, aswell as his talent on hooks and his rapping skills. The production is on some Neptunes type shit and slaps all the way thru if you got a nice system.

"Shut It Down" is the last song on the album and has Nobe spitting more uptempo over a a godo beat from nobe that features some slappin bass. The hook is well made aswell, and makes the track more accessible to the ladies. Not my favorite track on the album, but to be honest it just shows Nobes versatility.

Overall this mixtape is extremely solid and has some real slappers on it. There is the odd track that isnt up to par with the best tracks on the album, but in the end this mixtape is well worth checking out.

The original production from every producer on here is very good and the recording quality is also good aswell. Keep an ear to the streets for Nobe in the future, his beats are really getting better and he shows that he can rock a mic aswell as making slaps. The cover is also well made, shoutout to Tony Lo on that cover work, simple but dope.

SCORE = 7.5/10

Smigg Dirtee - Cross Em Out & Put A K

Smigg Dirtee - Cross Em Out & Put A K

Just like the Errelevant free album that dropped, I cant belive this one is not being sold and instead being given away for free download. You know you are doing something right when you drop an album for free and its better then alot of albums that are charging money for.

Smigg Dirtee has always been enjoyable to listen to for me because he has a perfect mix of lyrical skills and that hard gangster raps. Alot of people outside of the westcoast are sleeping on Smigg Dirtee and I honestly have no idea why, he brings alot to the table and has a good variety of songs.

"Bloc Move" starts this off and its a slapper the whole way thru. Hard ass beat that is perfect for Smigg Dirtee to rap on and he doesnt dissapoint. The only thing I would have loved to see on this song would be an appearance from Mitchy Slick, as this sounds like his type of beat. Smig Dirtee spits nothing but Ether on here though and will have your rewinding parts of the song and putting the song on repeat no doubt. His line about him not being hiphop because he didnt like Illmatic is something I can relate to aswell as I thought the cd was amazingly produced but that the lyrics where not up there to be BEST RAP ALBUM OF ALL TIME like we hear so often.

"Did it on the streets" has a good beat which has a dope voice sample on it and some slappin drums aswell. Smigg Dirtee does his thang on the track and also features Mack Twon spittin hood tales aswell. Smigg Dirtee might not be the hardest or most gangster rapper around but dude has bars for days.

"Fuc Them Other Niggas" is dope as fuck and features the underrated IRocc who Smigg Dirtee has always worked very well with in the past on tracks together. The hook is basic but done well, each mc destroys the mic (Nuttz, Smigg, IRocc and Mack Twon) and the beat is on some hard mob/gangster shit and very dope.

"Posse Up Remix" is another awesome track and is on some hard shit with its slappin drums from Vince V. Dope rapping, blappin production and slick hook all add to this track to make it another quality song on this solid album.

"Rep Yo Hood" has Techniec joining up with Smigg Dirtee and is one of the albums best cuts, as each mc ride the beatperfectly and seem right at home doing a track together. Hopefully we hear more from these two together in the future, because this track is dope as fuck!

Stand Tall is another dope track with I-Rocc and once again is a slapper from begining to end. The beat has another dope voice sample in it and some dope horns. The rapping is very good as usual with these two and made me fiend for another colab album from Smigg and I-Rocc, they both just work and sound really well together.

You know how alot of albums start off dope and then slow down towards the end? Not this one, there are some great tracks to start the album off and here at the end there two of my favorite tracks on the album.

"Im A Gangsta" is a straight up classic to me and has Smigg Dirtee speaking from the heard and spitting that gangster shit with some great word play and swag. The hook from Smigg is also very well done and Im feeling the beat aswell right here. Its tracks like this from Smigg Dirtee that really make me appreciate his flow, lyrics and charizma.

Some will disagree with me but "Come Home" is my personal favorite song on the album and that is saying alot as there are a bunch of tracks that I really enjoyed on this one. The lyrics, flow and especially the feeling Smigg Dirtee puts into this song is fantastic. The song is basically Smigg spitting lyrics to his homeboys who are away behind bars and you can really feel what dude is saying, along with a perfect flow on this track. He ends the song with his last verse being to X-Raided who is one of the best to do this from the westcoast and has been locked up for way to long. This is a really heartfelt song that alot of people can relate to and Smigg doesnt hesitate to spill his heart and soul on this song. The hook is also very good to and made me wonder who did it!

In This Life is another track produced by Vince V and has a ridicolously hot beat and maybe the albums best production. The lyrics are some real life shit again from Smigg Dirtee and once again is another enjoyable track and a great way to finish this very solid release!

The only tracks I wasnt really feeling were Tell Yo Bitch 2 Come Here and Rap Sheet. The tracks really are not that bad but when compared to the rest of the top notch tracks, just not as good in my opinion. Also Ridin Out could have been mixed a bit better, its still a dope track, but the mixdown to me doesnt sound as good as on the other songs.

Overall this album is extremely enjoyable, tracks like Im A Gangsta, Come Home, Bloc Move and Fuc Them Other Niggas are great and are songs I will be listening to years down the road. There are really no real bad songs on here, just a few that are not as great as the other tracks.

Do yourself a favor and go download this album and then cop some of Smigg Dirtees other albums, this is a very solid release and for free you really cant go wrong.

[B]SCORE = 8/10[/B]

Stik Gilatine - The Fly Guy

Stik Gilatine - The Fly Guy

San Jose rap music is very underrated and has had a pretty big year so far in 2009. The Enemigos cd surprised the hell out of me and was slappin from front to back, The Teal Town album was solid and Stik Gilatine aswell with The Fly Guy.

Stik Gilatine has a ton of talent and to me is up there with Nio Tha Gift, Danked Out, Homewrecka, Turf Talk and The Livewire crew as the best of the up and coming westcoast rappers

The Fly Guy starts off with Aviator Light Speed which features G-Owens and is a nice way to start the album off and introduce those who are new to Stik. The beat is dope and the hook is addicting as hell, a very smooth and laid back track.

My Cool is a slappin ass track that has a hot beat and Stik Gilatine spittin some great raps with a steady flow. This is one of those tracks that I could see on the radio or in the club, but at the same time its not watered down bullshit, its a good track that just happens to be club friendly. The hook is also good and should have alot of people looking to get G-Ownes on a hook or two for there album.

Dippen UFO's is one of my favorite tracks on the album as its got a real soulfull feel to it. The production is on point with some great drums, nice bass and a perfect voice sample. Stik sounds right at home over this type of laid back, soulfull beat as he pulls you into his world and will have you putting this track on repeat. Such a ridicolous track this one with its smooth beat, a hot chorus and Stik doin the damn thang on the mic aswell.

Lois Lane is on some pimp shit and has a dope beat, aswell as a well done hook to. Not my favorite track on the album or something I would listen to alot, but it does its job perfectly and the women are bound to love this
track.

Life's A Movie is on some outter space type shit, but works very well. The beat is nice and Stik rides the hard kicks extremely well. The production is something new and differnt on this song and continues the solid beats
so far on this album.

Destination Moon has G-Owens featured on it and he does a great job with his singing right here. Once again its a track that both women and men can listen to, its not just a gangster track for the men or just a party track strictly for the women. This isnt my favorite type of song, but I cant front at all on it, Stik shows his versatility so far on this album with a good mix of differnt types of songs for everyone.

Go For Mine is on some real hiphop shit with some scratches, dope lyrics and a beat that you can bump loud as fuck while you smokin and really vibe with it. Stik sounds his best when hes on production like this in my opinion as he really rides this track perfectly.

Starship is some outterspace, experimental type shit and is fantastic. It reminds me of a combination of someold Outkast and Devin The Dude type of shit, but with that bay area swag. Really dope beat that is one of the best ones on the album and will have you putting it on repeat.

Ready To Go is the first (and only) track on the album that im not feeling, there is just to much auto-tune and im not really feelin the beat that much to be honest. Its not a really bad song, its just a little annoying after multiple listens and when compared to the rest of the album, it just doesnt compete with the other slappers.

Swimming In The Sky is some dope shit and had me thinking Husalah from the Mob Figgaz was gonna start spitting at some point. Lasro is on this track aswell and does a awesome job on the hook, with some real smooth shit and
is someone I would like to hear on more hooks, hes got a great voice.

Sweet Hangover is hot as fuck and has a crazy slappin beat that has some great voice samples and could be on a old school soundtrack like Shaft or something like that. This track right here is my shit though, super addicting beat and Stik, 2 Left Feet and Brycen10ial all do a good job on the mic.

Off The Roof is another dope track, the beat is sick and sounds like its got some kind of chinese or japanese samples or instruments in it. Very unique beat right here and is one of my favorite beats on this album if not the best, straight slappin! The chorus is also well done and Stik does a really good job on his raps for this song. Not sure who did the beat for this song, but this is when Stik is at his best in my opinion, over some unique production that he can rip to shreds.

Celebrate features San Jose vet Playa Rae, Jesse L and G-Ownes and is a great way to finish the album off. The production is smooth and very well done, and everyone who grabs the mic does the song justice. The hook is also very dope and once again on some soulful shit.

This is a dope album here from Stik, its got alot of variety and overall has some fantastic production. But dont get it twisted, its not just great beats on here, the rapping from Stik Gilatine and everyone else is very well done and there is honestly only one song that I skip when I listen to this album.

Another good album from San Jose, do yourself a favor and go cop this new Stik Gilatine, The Enemigos and that Teal Town Boyz album. Its time that San Jose got there shine and the props they deserve, there are alot of very talented people in San Jose rap and they seem to not be slowing down at all.

This album right here is very unique and really a breath of fresh air, its good to have some mcs that dont mind doing something new or differnt. As a fan of not just rap music, but Jazz, Blues and Reggae, I can safely say that this album is accesible for everyone. I dont consider this westcoast rap or just rap music, this is music for the whole world to vibe with. For me the highlights of this album are Off The Roof, Celebrate, Aviator Light Speed and Dippen UFO's for me personally.

SCORE = 9/10

Souls Of Mischief - Montezuma's Revenge

Souls Of Mischief - Montezuma's Revenge


Hieroglyphics have been one of the best underground groups of all time in my opinion. They put on amazing live shows, drop solid albums and have been trend setters in this independent rap game for many moons.

Souls Of Mischief are back at it again with there new album and have Prince Paul with them on the beats. From what I've heard everyone who worked on this project lived in the same house and all worked on the full album together and you can really tell by listening to this album, it really feels like everyone was there and working hard together.

I enjoyed 93 Till Infinity and I also thought No Mans Land was a fantastic aswell, even though others hated on it. After those two slappin albums though it seemed to me like Souls Of Mischief had lost a step and just coudlnt put together another complete album that was great from front to back.

With Montezumas Revenge, A-plus and the crew show that they are back at it and as good
as ever! I dont know if its the fact that they all lived in the same house and worked on
the whole album together with Prince Paul or what, but the album comes together perfectly
and you can really feel the effort and love that Prince Paul put into the production on here.

Everyone knows that Souls Of Mischief can spit lyrics with the best of em and that
they all have great flows, but its there beats that ususally decide how good one of there
albums is in my opinion, this is where Prince Paul comes in and does his thang.

"One" is a dope track that features some slappin drums and some slick guitar aswell,
overall its a very well made beat and each MC rips the mic apart. This song really sets
the tone for the whole album and gets you hooked right off the bat.

"Postal" is an amazing track that has one of the years best beats as Prince Paul supplies
a perfect beat that cant really be described in a review, you really have to hear it.
The lyrics are also great to as each member of Souls spils there heart and soul into this
song. Its very rare that I get goose bumps from a beat but this is one of those few beats
that really sticks in my head, go smoke a fatty and get pulled into Prince Pauls amazing
proudction on this song. Not only the best song from Hieroglyphics since Peploves
Pacific Heights, but one of this years best tracks.

"Tour Stories" is about Souls of Mischief touring around the world and little stories from
there adventures. The production is also top notch on this song aswell, as Prince Paul
keeps pulling you in from all directions with an intoxicating beat. This is when Souls are
at there best in my opinion, when they are telling stories and talking about stuff that has
happened in the past. Nothing groundbreaking as far as the lyrics go, but everything fits
together very well here, from the production to the raps.

"Proper Aim" has some crazy bass and is pretty basic compared to the other beats on here
but that doesnt mean it doesnt slap. Bump this beat up loud and you can really feel the bass
on here and each mc rides the bass extremely well, with Aplus stealing the show.

"You Got It" is another fantastic track and up there with Postal and Poets as my favorite
on the album. The production has a a dope little voice sample that says "YOU GOT IT!" that
comes in from time to time and its just addicting as hell. There is also a well placed flute
in there aswell and the drums are well doen aswell.

"Poets" is super slappin and is tied with Postal as my favorite song on the album. I dont
know where to start with this song really, the beat is amazing with another voice sample that
is really genius and each mc spits with alot of confidence on the mic. After hearing this song
you will be saying the hook with the voice sample over and over, Prince Paul really has outdone
himself on this album. You will hear one rapper talking about trying to get some weed and another rapping about women giving him head in the car and "head docters" as some call em in the bay.

"Morgan Freeman" is a short track that is cool, but more of a funny skit to me, that Prince Paul is known for with his albums. Some might think its out of place, but if you know of Prince Pauls other albums then you will understand this little random skit.


"Dead Man Walking" is blappin all the way thru as Prince Paul once again cooks up a crazy beat that each member of Souls Of Mischief rips to peices. The drums are top notch and the whole beat is well done and continues Prince Pauls extremely solid production on this album.

"For Real Yall" is the one song I wasnt feeling that much as it just feels boring to me when compared to the other songs on the album. Its not terrible by anymeans, but just seems out of place to me after all the other fantastic tracks that this album has to offer

"Lickety Slip" knocks the whole way thru and is a great song about beign sick of your girl and wanting to get rid of her for the shit she does. Production has some hard hitting snares and overall is another heater from the legendary Prince Paul. Each mc does there job well on this song to as each seem right at home with the topic of the song and the great beat from Prince Paul. Im pretty sure that every guy on the earth can appreciate or relate to this song aswell, as everyone has had some issues with there girl at some point or another and wanted to get rid of the bitch like Lickety Split!

"Home Game" is classic Souls Of Mischief, as its on some laid back party shit! After listening to this song it made me think back to the sun and time spent in Brazil with beautiful women around. This really is Souls at there best, making the party rock with good quality music and making that FEEL GOOD MUSIC. Some songs are perfect for certain times and this song is perfect for a summertime BBQ, the beat has a perfect guitar in it, dope drums and each verse is on point.

This album is the best Hiero related album in ages and definatly the best souls of mischief album since the underrated No Mans Land. I cant give enough props to Prince Paul though for this album, sometimes it seems like Souls Of Mischief have a hard time picking good beats for a full album but Prince Paul has made some amazing beats and really put together perfect beats for the boys to rock on. The album cover here is also one of the best ive seen in years to be honest, its a fantastic painting and really dope.

I dont know how much Prince Paul had to do with the overall feel of this album, to me his beats and the organization of this album is something very special. Its great to hear Souls Of Mischef back on top again and rocking over some to notch beats! One of the top 5 albums fo 2009 for me personally as Prince Paul has once again made some ridicolous beats and Souls Of Mischief have proven that they are not done yet and are as good as they have ever been at ripping a mic apart.

SCORE = 9/10

Zeno Clash

Zeno Clash

Its rare that we get a videogame as unique as Zeno Clash these days. The art direction is simply amazing and really a thing of beauty. There are so many moments where I would just stare at the game world and the characters and be blown away. Amazing colours, beautiful clay looking buildings, weapons and characters.

The music is also top notch and really adds to the already fantastic atmosphere. Crank up the volume, turn off all the lights and get ready for a freaky ride.

The gameplay is not the best around, but its not that bad either. Its a combination of First Person Fighting and First Person Shooting, mixed with some puzzle elements aswell.



I also liked the voice acting for the most part, as they really add to the freaky atmosphere and the unique game world. I have seen some reviews that say the game has bad voice work but for me it fits this type of game perfectly.

The story here is also good aswell and will keep you wanting to see what comes up next. I dont want to spoil anything for those who have not played the game yet, so I wont talk much about the story, other then its very interesting and well done.

The only negative things in Zeno Clash is its short length and that the gameplay could have been
better. I really cant think of anything else that could be better in this title. The controls are tight, the art direction is top notch, the characters are very interesting and the game world is one of the best ive ever witnessed.

It really is great to see a developer take as many chances and go for as unique a look as Team ACE has with Zeno Clash, instead of going for flashy technical graphics. Zeno Clash is a game that
everyone should try at least once, if only to witness this amazing gameworld and the great effort
done on the art direction. Its not the longest game around, but what is there is simply a thing of
beauty, lets just hope that more people take chances like Ace has in the future, instead of
copying what everyone else does in the videogame world.

If Ace Team can make part 2 longer in length, along with adding some exploration and more interaction with characters I think we could have a masterpeice. This is not only one of the most unique game ive ever played, its also one of the best indie games aswell. If you want to try something new and unique then do yourself a favor and buy this game off of Steam or D2D right away, at its current price its a real steal.

SCORE = 8.5/10

CoopDVill & Siccness.net Presents:Community Service Vol.2

CoopDVill & Siccness.net Presents:Community Service Vol.2


Siccness.net has been the place for fans of westcoast gangster rap for years, with great interviews from Coop, the best bay area messageboard on the net and some solid cd releases of there own.

Community Service Part2 starts off with a bang as Mac Dre and Skiem Hiem slap you across the face with a slappin track called "Good Game".

"Is That You" is up next and has The Jacka, Doja and R.O Reepa rocking the mic over a chill ass beat, with The Jacka rocking the chorus with his laid back entertaining flow.

"Keep Twistin" is probably my favorite track on the album, as Devin The Dude and 12 Gauge Shotie hit us up with a great smoking track. Devin the Dude steals the show as he spits some great lines such as:
"Man its cool to come out to San Diego/I can get use to it cuz man they stay blowed/They got some of the best weed, some of the finest hoes/ Bout to step to one of em and see if she bout it though/But bitches try to pick ya brain before they lick ya thang/Fuck all that smoke some weed and hit the drank, I keep the good killa indeed, you know I got to have weed, my brotha want me to bring back some seeds/He be growin that shit to, but we be tryin to do that shit legally like yall do man/Yall got purple and orange, blueberry and green and some other shit I aint never seen!".

"Juiced Up" has Mistah Fab, Beta Bossalini, Macnificent and Juice Lee on the mic rock a dope beat from Batkave. Its the prince of the bay Mistah Fab who steals the show though over this Batkave slapper.

Nif Nasty and Smac100 show up on "Community Service" and do a good job spittin over a bass heavy beat.

"We Be Functioning" has Bossman Hogg and Marty Macphly spittin game over a more up tempo track and has a down south type of hook on it.

"Model Top" for me is the first skippable track on the album, mainly because of a horrible hook. The rappers do a decent job and the beat isnt the worst ive heard, but could have been better.

Willie Joe, Jesse L and Balance bring straight heat with "Life In Tha Sky", as each mc does a great job on the mic.

Stevie Joe and E-40 rock a great beat from Traxx from the Rich on "Ghetto Meatloaf". This is probably my second favorite track on the album and has been on repeat for awhile now, E-40 and Stevie Joe both do a great job over this slappin ass beat.

I Rocc, Raw Deal, Smigg Dirtee and Big June drop by for "You Got It", which is another great track and another one of my favorites. The beat is hard as fuck and is on some grimey shit, along with a well doen hook. Each mc does a good job on the mic here, as I-Rocc and Smigg Dirtee always sound dope as fuck on a track together and this track doesnt change that. This track is nothing but that gangsta shit and is a track I think Ill be playing for awhile. By the way, can we get another I-Rocc/Smigg Dirtee album some time? Please?

Kuzzo Fly, Keak Da Sneak, The Cor and B-Luv drop some hyphy shit on "Some Otha Shiat", as Keak Da Sneak rocks a dope hook and a good verse. Definatly not my favorite track on the album, but not that bad either.

Livewire member J-Stalin hooks up with Kaz Kyzah from The Team for "Paper Route" and both mcs do a great job spittin fire. The beat could be alot better, but each mc really rips the mic apart and makes up for the average production here.'

Mac & AK along with Macs A Million do a good job on "Shinnin", even with a below average hook. The rapping here is top notch on this track though, and the beat from Waz slap to.

Killa Tay drops in for "Lawz Of Nature" and provides one of the cds best cuts as he spits that real shit that Tay is known for. The beat is on some smooth shit and is perfect for Killa Tays flow and lyrics on here.

"Everythang" is on some mob shit and is another enjoyable track which features a whole gang of mcs on it, including Guce and Baby Bandit.

I could have done without the last two tracks called Hell N A Day and Suppose To Be, but with all the other slappin tracks on here, its hardly an issue.

Overall this is a solid release from Siccness.net and Coop, as DJ Ambidekstres does a good job making the album come together, some good features and some solid beats. Not perfect, but for the most part its worth checking out and pretty enjoyable.

Lawz Of Nature, Keep Twistin, Ghetto Meatloaf and You Got It are my personal favorites on the cd, stop by siccness.net and pick up a copy. DJ Ambidekstres really has impressed me as of late, he doesnt add a bunch of sounds and crap over every song like alot of Dj's and keeps it basic and slappin.

SCORE = 7/10

Killa Tay & Laroo - Fuc*in Wit The Mob Is A Privilege

Killa Tay & Laroo-Fuc*in Wit The Mob Is A Privilege

Laroo been on the grind lately, doing some really high quality music with each appearance and release. Killa Tay been around for many years and is one of the first names that comes up when you think of westcoast gangster music and bay area mob music. Tay's solo work and Moment of Truth with C-bo are some of the hardest, most rugged mob albums that have ever been recorded.

With this new album I was interested to see if it was on the old mob shit or if it was on some new aged shit. The good news is that its got a good variety of tracks, which include some gangsta ass mob music that we ahve come to enjoy from Killa Tay and Laroo. On top of that mob sound, there is also a few laid tracks that work pretty good aswell.

"Like A Gangsta" is one of the years best tracks as it has that intense, high energy mob sound that really brought me back to the 90's sound from that era. Slappin ass beat, aggressive street tales from Killa Tay and Laroo. After hearing this song I was really curious to see if the rest of the album could be as good as this first track was.

"Face In My Lap" has another slappin beat and is a track I can hear bumpin at a strip club. The beat is once again on some mob shit, with some nice kicks and snares that Killa Tya and Laroo do a great job over.

"Im Da Man" is more laid back then the first two tracks and has a summertime vibe to it with a really well done hook. The track features mob vet C-bo, Pizzo and Mississipi joining Tay and Laroo for some laid back playa shit that surprisingly works extremely well after the mob tracks.

"Lock It" is right back to that gangster shit that I've come to expect from Killa Tay and Laroo over the years, its got a dope beat and a hard ass hook. This track will have the d-boys all around the world vibing with this shit and putting it on repeat. Mob Figgaz member Rydah J.Klyde drops by for a fantastic verse that really shows us that the Rydah still has that heat on the mic. Grab what ever green or purple you smoke and bump this track as loud as your system will go.

"Like A Ryder" has C-bo making another appearance and is on some grimey, eiry mob shit. The beat is more up beat and has some very good keys on it, along with some deep bass that brings the beat together nicely. Laroo and C-bo both sound right at home together over this kind of beat and will have the listener begging for a C-bo/Laroo album!

Ive enjoyed the first 5 tracks so far a hell of alot and I cant help but wonder if there is a average or bad track coming sometime soon. But as I paused the cd and sparked up some blueberry, "Dosia" hit me upside the head with its
enjoyable production and Killa Tays raps and recognizable background vocals. Luni Coleone is on this track and sounds as good as ive heard him in a hot second, as he spits a hot verse.

"Take Over" is a meeting of the bosses, as you have Larro, Killa Tay,C-Bo, Marvaless, Luni Coleone and Pizzo all appearing on this song. 4 minutes of that gangster shit right here and its another great track on this album
right here.

"Got Knock" has Marvaless stealing the show as she destroys the mic and takes no prisoners with a flawless flow and solid lyrics. Another knocking beat on this album right here, so far there have been no bad beats for me
personally, lets hope they rest of the album continues this. Its also worth mentioning that Marvaless also does a good job on the chorus aswell with this song.

"Jack Like Dat" has some crazy bass that will have your speaks shaking like crazy, straight slap! Killa tay gets some help from Luni Coleone again and also KJ. But without a doubt its definatly Killa Tay who steals the show on this track as he rides the bass perfect.

"Smash Down" is my least favorite track on the album, as the beat just doesnt cut it for me, especailyl after all the slappin beats that came before this one. The rapping is good here but the production just seems to bring the
song down a bit.

"The Pain" is a Killa Tay solo track and has a good beat which Tay spits some great raps and tales that will have you looking forward to a Killa Tay solo album. The beat isnt the best on the album, but it does a good job
of not going overboard and keeping it basic which works very well.
Here is a little taste of Tay on this track:
"Sometimes I wish I had a private plane and I could fly till I die/Marry Jane kill my stress so im high till I die/Take a look in my eyes you see the spirit of a prince".


"Mafia Life" is more laid back but is still a great track, as the song features a well done hook and a nice chill beat. This song shows that this album isnt just mob/gangster shit, that Laroo and Tay can rock a smooth track like this
aswell. Its Laroo who steals the show on this song with his usual addicting flow and charizma that we have come to expect from Laroo over the years. This is a track that I could see a video for and on tv to be honest, if it had the right director and with a warm climate like Hawaii or Brazil it would be perfect. This song really did remind me of 5 years back, chillin in Brazil with a few beautiful women, get a video for this!

"Westcoast Outro" is a great way to finish the album, as we get Killa Tay on another solo track spittin game over a hard beat that 2pac would have ripped to shreds. This is that mob street shit that Tay helped bring to the westcoast years ago.

Overall this album is even better then I expected it to be. Laroo is working harder then anyone in the rap game the last few years and Killa Tay shows that he still has what it takes to make great music. The beats are solid as hell, the rapping is topnotch and the features are perfectly done aswell. I enjoyed 14 out of the 15 tracks on this album and definatly reccomend it to any fan of mob music. Killa Tay and Laroo keep is gangster, but also do a few smooth/laid back tracks aswell that make the album even more well rounded.


The only negative things I can say about this album are that
1)its not on amazon.com or ITUNES yet, which are two big outlets for people outside the bay
2) One of the tracks wasnt up to par with the other tracks (production wise).
Two very small issues, with an otherwise nearly perfect bay area album.

Go cop this album, Roll one up (or grab your Bong/Vaporizor) spark your green up and enjoy this well made mobsta music!!

Left4Dead 2

LEFT4DEAD 2

Do you enjoy zombie video games? Did you have a blast seeing the movie Zombieland? Did you like the original Left4Dead? Do you love co-op video games? If you answered, yes, to any of those questions, then please go cop Left4Dead 2 immediately. The developer here, Valve, has been known as one of the best in video games for years, with classics like Counterstrike, Half Life, Team Fortress 2, The Orange Box and Left4Dead under their belt. If you play this game just by yourself, then you might not see what all the hype is about. It was made to be played with others, whether you are doing co-op campaign missions or you are playing Versus Mode.

This time there are four survivor characters, they include:
- Coach, who looks like Shaq and is a high school football coach with a bad knee (voiced by Chad Coleman)
- Rochelle, an assistant reporting on the evacuation for a local TV station (voiced Rochelle Aytes)
- Ellis, a mechanic who makes hick remarks (voiced by Eric Ladin)
- Nick, who looks like a young Italian gangster (voiced by Hugh Dillon)

Left4Dead 2 has upped the ante in every single way possible. The game is also much harder this time around. There are now melee weapons (which provide very gruesome deaths for the zombies), more guns in general, as well as new add-ons for guns and new kinds of ammo (incediary, etc). On top of all that, there are new modes for online play, improved graphics, and some aweswome death animations! Another HUGE addition is the weather engine that brings some crazy rain and storms that make it hard to see and move.

In this sequel there are five campaigns (one more than in the original) and they feature some awesome locations. My favorite is the Carnival Level where you find yourself fighting zombies in an amusement park and even on a rollercoaster track. Did you watch Zombieland and say to yourself, "I would love to play a video game where you're fighting zombies in an amusement park!" I sure did, and this is like a dream come true. There is also one level that has you running across this huge damaged bridge and there are hundreds of zombies chasing you...loads of fun.

The action is intense and teamwork is a must to survive the zombie apocalypse. Some games you can just do everything solo, but that is not the case here. A lot of people where pissed off that Valve made another Left4Dead a year after the first one came out, but that's not an issue for me at all. They have improved on the original by listening to the issues that people had with it. There is not much of a storyline here, but that didn't really matter. I need a good plot in an RPG game or a drama film, but this is a zombie game where you are the last people alive...not much of a story is needed.

You can get Left4Dead 2 for Xbox 360 or PC. Both versions have the same gameplay and the same content. But if you have the choice, I would suggest the PC version, as it runs better, has better graphics, and has the ability to make and play your own missions like the first Left4Dead.

My only complaint about Left4Dead 2 really has more to do more with the online community than the game itself. A lot of people seem to quit Versus Mode if they start to get their ass whooped. It would be nice if somehow Valve could punish people for quitting, instead of just showing how many times someone has quit. Make the quitters lose access to a weapon or something like that. If you are going to quit whenever you get beat, then just play the co-op campaigns and don't come online.

Need some excitement during the holidays? How about stopping the zombie apocalypse?