Right off the bat I have to say that it's not too often that a compilation comes out and really impresses a listener. Especially lately with all these bullshit comps with songs taken off of other albums and thrown together onto a new one. But this album is without a doubt a HUGE fuckin exception. This album doesn't dissapoint any rap listener's ears, it's got hardcore lyrical shit(mostly courtesy of D-Sane's beats), party shit, laid back tracks, whatever you lookin for it's on this album. Here's what I thought of the tracks.
Intro-Night Shield - With a hard beat from Mr. D-Sane, Night Shield rips shit on the intro of the album with a straight rough soundin verse. Great way to start off the album.
Retaliation-Triple Crown - Triple Crown, consisting of Night Shield, Cinista Cin'atra, and Overflow, prove that they cane hang with some of the bigger names on the comp, by ripping the shit out of the Mobius/Overflow produced Retaliation.
Infectious Game-Syko & Sarkastik - After hearing this song for the first time, I already knew it was a classic. I'd have to say the shit goes in my top 15-20 songs ever. It's the best beat I've heard by D-Sane and with Syko & Kas's unmatched lyrics, it's an unbeatable and unfuckwitable combination. The name of the track couldn't be more true.
The Big Payback-Overflow & Mr. Dev'Yon - A great collaboration between Overflow and Mr. Dev'Yon over a Mobius/Overflow produced track. Overflow brings his usual lyrical ability with Mr. Dev'Yon showing why he's one of the best on the mic.
This Right Here-Night Shield & The Noblemen - Now this track, to me, has a very Mobb Deep feel to it. The Noblemen and Night Shield are a deadly combination on a guitar-tinged D-Sane track. They hold it down for the SD in a major way.
Let's Get It On-Ashes & Mobius - Two tight mothafuckas out the Brougham camp beat some ass on this track. Mobius laid down the instrumental and the hook goes great with it.
Ride With Me-Night Shield & Shayla Day - A very radio freindly track, Night Shield lays down some tight ass verses while the sweet voice of Shayla Day holds down the rest of the track. The track was produced by Overflow and Deeper Era Productions.
Party Train- Overflow - The multi-talented Overflow showcases what he does best on this track. A very laid back but also club friendly song, produced by FloWright, with Overflow spitting game and also doin some singing as well. Another one of my personal favorites on the album.
Smell That-Mr. D.O.G. - Northwest vet Mr. D.O.G. comes on with Smell That, produced by Big Squeeze. A nice track with a kind of crazy beat and Mr. D.O.G. drops some tight verses.
Too Much-Triple Crown - The Triple Crown boys once again show their skills over a Silver Shadow D beat for the track Too Much. One of those "don't fuck with us" tracks. Each member holds it down and it's one of the tighter tracks on the album.
The Phranchise-Cool Nutz & The Phranchise - Definitely a heater right here. Cool Nutz brings in his group of youngsters, The Phranchise, and they put down some very tight verses over a Mack Mahd beat. Without a doubt one to bump in the ride.
For So Long-Arjay & Bullet - The album then breaks in with a more R&B sounding track by Arjay & Bullet. But it doesn't dissapoint, Arjay has a great voice and Bullet lays down a tight verse. A nice love song produced by Torrey Ward.
Hostile Takeover-Night Shield, 2 8 The Native & Yaiva - A track for the Natives. Each artist throws down a very good verse, 2 8 really stuck out in this one I thought. And it's a Mr. D-Sane track, so you know damn well it's tight. Nuff said.
I'm-Sarkastik - Funk Daddy lays down the beat for Sarkastik on I'm. One of the best songs I've heard from Sarkastik, he really shows what kind of talent Street Level has and is going to continue to bring. Another personal favorite of mine.
3 Kingz-Triple Crown w/ DJ S-sense - Another Mobius/Overflow track, has a sort of an old school feel to it. Overflow really shines on the track and Cin'atra and Night Shield step up their game once again.
Northwest Style Of Flow-2 8 The Native & Ri Ri - A laid back song, 2 8 lays down his patented Northwest flow while Ri Ri puts a great R&B touch on it. A very nice track.
To Attack-SupaMan & Night Shield - A tight collaboration between SupaMan & Night Shield. Both of em lay down some tight verses and the beat by SupaMan is tight as well. Overall, it's a damn tight song. It also has sort of an old school, mixmaster sound to it.
Come Fi Love-Silver Shadow D - The bonus track by Silver Shadow D proves to be a different sounding track than he's used to. The beat, done by R.C. Croone, is very nice and Silver shows what a good voice he has.
This album is straight heat. And like I said, it has a little of every style. It's just great music. And my homie Night Shield had to bust his ass and break his pockets to put together such a gem of an album. So go and support it and see for yourself.
peace
Intro-Night Shield - With a hard beat from Mr. D-Sane, Night Shield rips shit on the intro of the album with a straight rough soundin verse. Great way to start off the album.
Retaliation-Triple Crown - Triple Crown, consisting of Night Shield, Cinista Cin'atra, and Overflow, prove that they cane hang with some of the bigger names on the comp, by ripping the shit out of the Mobius/Overflow produced Retaliation.
Infectious Game-Syko & Sarkastik - After hearing this song for the first time, I already knew it was a classic. I'd have to say the shit goes in my top 15-20 songs ever. It's the best beat I've heard by D-Sane and with Syko & Kas's unmatched lyrics, it's an unbeatable and unfuckwitable combination. The name of the track couldn't be more true.
The Big Payback-Overflow & Mr. Dev'Yon - A great collaboration between Overflow and Mr. Dev'Yon over a Mobius/Overflow produced track. Overflow brings his usual lyrical ability with Mr. Dev'Yon showing why he's one of the best on the mic.
This Right Here-Night Shield & The Noblemen - Now this track, to me, has a very Mobb Deep feel to it. The Noblemen and Night Shield are a deadly combination on a guitar-tinged D-Sane track. They hold it down for the SD in a major way.
Let's Get It On-Ashes & Mobius - Two tight mothafuckas out the Brougham camp beat some ass on this track. Mobius laid down the instrumental and the hook goes great with it.
Ride With Me-Night Shield & Shayla Day - A very radio freindly track, Night Shield lays down some tight ass verses while the sweet voice of Shayla Day holds down the rest of the track. The track was produced by Overflow and Deeper Era Productions.
Party Train- Overflow - The multi-talented Overflow showcases what he does best on this track. A very laid back but also club friendly song, produced by FloWright, with Overflow spitting game and also doin some singing as well. Another one of my personal favorites on the album.
Smell That-Mr. D.O.G. - Northwest vet Mr. D.O.G. comes on with Smell That, produced by Big Squeeze. A nice track with a kind of crazy beat and Mr. D.O.G. drops some tight verses.
Too Much-Triple Crown - The Triple Crown boys once again show their skills over a Silver Shadow D beat for the track Too Much. One of those "don't fuck with us" tracks. Each member holds it down and it's one of the tighter tracks on the album.
The Phranchise-Cool Nutz & The Phranchise - Definitely a heater right here. Cool Nutz brings in his group of youngsters, The Phranchise, and they put down some very tight verses over a Mack Mahd beat. Without a doubt one to bump in the ride.
For So Long-Arjay & Bullet - The album then breaks in with a more R&B sounding track by Arjay & Bullet. But it doesn't dissapoint, Arjay has a great voice and Bullet lays down a tight verse. A nice love song produced by Torrey Ward.
Hostile Takeover-Night Shield, 2 8 The Native & Yaiva - A track for the Natives. Each artist throws down a very good verse, 2 8 really stuck out in this one I thought. And it's a Mr. D-Sane track, so you know damn well it's tight. Nuff said.
I'm-Sarkastik - Funk Daddy lays down the beat for Sarkastik on I'm. One of the best songs I've heard from Sarkastik, he really shows what kind of talent Street Level has and is going to continue to bring. Another personal favorite of mine.
3 Kingz-Triple Crown w/ DJ S-sense - Another Mobius/Overflow track, has a sort of an old school feel to it. Overflow really shines on the track and Cin'atra and Night Shield step up their game once again.
Northwest Style Of Flow-2 8 The Native & Ri Ri - A laid back song, 2 8 lays down his patented Northwest flow while Ri Ri puts a great R&B touch on it. A very nice track.
To Attack-SupaMan & Night Shield - A tight collaboration between SupaMan & Night Shield. Both of em lay down some tight verses and the beat by SupaMan is tight as well. Overall, it's a damn tight song. It also has sort of an old school, mixmaster sound to it.
Come Fi Love-Silver Shadow D - The bonus track by Silver Shadow D proves to be a different sounding track than he's used to. The beat, done by R.C. Croone, is very nice and Silver shows what a good voice he has.
This album is straight heat. And like I said, it has a little of every style. It's just great music. And my homie Night Shield had to bust his ass and break his pockets to put together such a gem of an album. So go and support it and see for yourself.
peace