Field Mob Album: “From Tha Roota to Tha Toota [PA]”
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Field Mob: Boondox Blax, Kalage (rap vocals).
<p>Additional personnel includes: Trick Daddy, Cee-Lo, Slimm Calhoun, Mr. Kane, E-Bo (rap vocals); Joi (spoken vocals).
<p>Producers include: D. Lakes, Marques Darling, Field Mob, Ole-E, ET3.
<p>Boondox Blax and Collage are less Dirty than Country South in FROM THE ROOTA TO THA TOOTA, their sophomore effort, that's heavy in both atmosphere and beats. There's the infectious "Sick of Being Lonely" with its poppy girlie chorus to please R&B fans, but they're more at home on the album-opening "K.A.N." with its chants and breakdown of country manners, giving a shout-out to such quaint Southern customs as spitting when you talk, doo-rags, and green chili beans. It's by no means a jolly hayride on the old welcome wagon though--Field Mob confront the South's dark history of slavery with "Nothing 2 Lose," its "I want to be free" chorus given an immediacy and context that transcends mere run-of-the-mill social comment. Serious and light-hearted subject matter alike are given a smooth production sheen by the duo. TOOTA is almost a concept album in the old Stevie Wonder tradition in its design and execution. Its sophistication, wit and intelligence all bode well for Field Mob's future efforts.
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From Tha Roota to Tha Toota [PA] |
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UPC:008811305123
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Format:CD
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Type:Performer
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Genre:R&B - Rap
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Artist:Field Mob
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Guest Artists:Trick Daddy; Cee-Lo; Joi
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Label:MCA Records (USA)
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Distributed:Universal Distribution
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Release Date:2002/10/22
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Original Release Year:2002
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Discs:1
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Mono / Stereo:Stereo
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Studio / Live:Studio
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
- Not The Breakthrough I Expected (3 Stars)
If you heard the first Field Mob album, then you were probably expecting this to be the album that made them a household name just like I was. But From The Roota To The Toota failed to follow through on the promise that their 1st album showed. That doesn't mean that this is a bad album though. Shawn Jay aka Kalage and Boondox Blax aka Smoke have an original rhyme style that makes listening to this album enjoyable for the most part. They have the ability to make you think on some songs and dance on others. But where they fall flat is when they lower their standards and drop unoriginal material (slangin', pimpin', etc...). Tracks like "Nothing 2 Lose" feat. Slimm Calhoun & Sleepy Brown, "It's Hell", and "All I Know" feat. Cee Lo are very strong tracks that reach your soul. Tracks like "Sick Of Being Lonely", "Cut Loose", and "Where Are You Going?" feat. Joi aren't exactly that deep, but they are still listenable. But then there's the other end of the spectrum. You have boring songs like "Hit It For Free", "Betty Rocker", and "Haters" feat. Trick Daddy that have tight beats, but the content of those songs are as completely unoriginal as it gets. And K.A.N. is just plain wack.
With this album, I'd have to say that the good outshines the bad, but not by much. It's a good album, but I would reccomend buying this album used if you're still looking into buying it. You won't be blown away by it, but you won't be mad that you bought it either.
Standout Tracks: Nothing 2 Lose feat. Slimm Calhoun & Sleepy Brown, Sick Of Being Lonely feat. Torica Cornelius, Don't Want No Problems, All I Know feat. Cee Lo, It's Hell, and Where Are You Going? feat. Joi
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
- So sick of being lonely rules
You have to love that song Field mob wasn't popular on my campus but I have helped make many a people join the Mob by introducing them to that song. this cd is awesome and the Field Mob is one of the best rap groups around so stop don't finish your statement and buy this cd Jason J. (New York City) - July 05, 2003
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
- 3.5 stars for these country cousins!
Firstly, I did not find this album as tight as I had expected it 2 be. The first single, Sick of Being Lonely, which was a fairly weak song if you think about it, actually turns out to be one of the best on the album. Tell you something doesn't it?
There is no way that many people can relate to this album. Only down south country folks into hip-hop will fully get what all the slang terms mean. Me, being from New York City, had to travel all the way to East Atlanta to ask my cousin what Roota to the Toota meant. I found out from him that it meant to cook a pig whole.
The second single, All I know with Cee-lo wasn't bad at all, but I found the rapping weaker and the hook got annoying after about 10+ listens. Haters and Cut loose were also tight songs on this album, though not much.
In the end, I think you should borrow this CD from a friend or someone else who paid for it and burn it. I don't feel that it is worth anymore than 10 of my dollars...
Enuff Said
Peece
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
- Feeling This
I am feeling this one a little more than their last album, which was dope as well. I appreciate their growrh on this album, especially on songs like Nothing To Lose and It's Hell, which, in my opinion, are two of the most honest and heartfelt hip-hop songs that I have heard in a while. Aside from those two tracks, other favorites of mine are K.A.N., I Don't Want No Problems and All I Know. The duo's personalities blend well and I love their sense of humor. I recommend this album as well as their debut, Ashy To Classy. This duo has some serious skills and this album should not be slept on! - From Tha Roota to Tha Toota
"From Tha Roota to Tha Toota" was shipped and met my standards. I gave it this ranking because i was pleased with the delievery. |
