It been about 2 and a half years since his "Trill" was released (4.5 stars), and Bun B, the remaining member of UGK drops a classic here, and I'm gonna say that this will probably be one of the top 5 album of 2008. It starts a little slow but after track 6 it never looks back. With 16 songs, you get 1 classic, 4 almost classics, 2 ok songs, and the other 9 are good, with most being real good. Guests are a little heavy though, on all but 3 songs (only doing the hook on 6 and rapping on 7). After 16 years in the rap game, Bun B shows he still has one of the coldest and tightest flows that not many can match. Production is nice as well,a nd handled by many people. Chops and Bigg Tyme each do 2 songs, Clinton Sparks, J.R. Rotem, Mr. Lee, Enigma, Scott Storch, Jazze Pha, Mouse, J. Rock, Cory Mo, Blackout Movement, Cozmo, and DJ Khalil all do 1 song. A must have album form one of the realest and best rappers.
#1 - 8.5 (f/ Z-Ro)
#2 - 8.5 (f/ Sean Kingston)
#3 - 7 (f/ Lil Wayne -- be much better without him as I think he is the MOST OVERATED rapper out)
#4 - 8 (f/ Rick Ross, David Banner, Eightball, MJG)
#5 - 8
#6 - 7 (f/ Lupe Fiasco)
#7 - 8.5 (f/ Jazze Pha -- good beat)
#8 - 9.5 (tight beat)
#9 - 9 (f/ Juvenile & Webbie -- nice beat)
#10 - 9.5 (f/ Mya -- tight upbeat sample for the beat)
#11 - 8 (f/ Chamillionaire & Pimp C {R.I.P.})
#12 - 9.5 (f/ Young Buck & Lyfe Jennings -- tight beat)
#13 - 9 (f/ Mddl Fngz & Cobe)
#14 - 9 (f/ Junior Reid -- deeper song)
#16 - 10 (CLASSIC -- deep heart felt dedication to Pimp C)
#18 - 9.5 (tight beat)
Bernard Freeman -- b. 3/19/73 -- Port Arthur, TX
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Bun B relfects on the fact that he and Pimp C are the Underground Kings with an album that gives us a look at his southern heritage and smooth effortless flow. He compilates his album with some of the hottest rappers in the game but is not overshadowed. This album mirrors his wisdom and experience as an MC, and is a testament to his legacy as one of the most influencial rappers in the South. Some of the hottest joints on this album, for the readers are That's Gangsta, Damn I'm Cold, You're Everything, and If I Die II Night. These tracks are a contrast of his mainstream sound and Bun B's ability to go deeper into his craft. Hope you enjoy these tracks as much as I did.
All the hype for this cd and nothing delivered. I was toltally disapointed in Bun-B for this one.... I mean I figurred he had alot to rap about with loosing Pimp-C but I guess his train of thought was elsewere.... O well Im not loosing hope in one of the greatest but this albulm was defffiantly garbageee.
RIP PIMP C
It's Hot. PERIOD.
5 star Fave's are
If I Die Tonight
That's Gangsta
Keep It 100
You're Everything
Damn I'm Cold
Angel In The Skye (Real talk..RIP Chad Butler AKA Pimp C)
4 stars
My Block
Come See Me
II Trill
Wasn't expecting it to be THIS TIGHT.
I am a 39 year old woman who grew up on Eric B & Rakim, Run DMC, Big Daddy Kane- real lyricists. Later 2Pac was it fo me. This Bun B CD is reminicient of old school rap music- not hip hop. I love this CD. Bun is right on point with his lyrics and style. This is how it should be done. Bun B is not trying to emulate this weak music that is currently out there; this is music the way he wants to do. I love it and I'm not a big fan of rap music anymore. But I do love music. Listen to his lyrics, appreciate what he is saying. "Angel in the Sky" is the standout track. Dam I'm Cold with Lil Wayne, Get Cha Issue, Underground Thang, Keep It 100 are all good cuts. Check the lyrics; you'll get educated.
