These were the lead up songs to what was going to be a solo album from Treach called 'O.G.ology', but unfortunately it never happened. Both songs here are hard gritty east coast rap.
Chapter 1-7ish is good but then it gets fairly stupid (if it wasn't already) and I hate the voice Kells puts on for Bridget. A good original idea though and I hear there are many more planned. Hopefully it will be based on something else and will have a different tune. Who else would have done this though other than Kells?
If you enjoy DMX's previous album before this, 'Year of the Dog... Again', then you should enjoy this collection of songs. It's just hard bangin' 'F.U.' kind of hip hop that DMX did better than most.
Best Tracks: Built Like a Bitch, Ya'll Don't Really Know, Love That Bitch
A decent southern/hardcore hip hop album with Big Ed's voice reminding me of Killer Mike's at times. As I've said on a number of No Limit album reviews of late, Mystikal again steals the show on the songs he is on. I would say Ed has a little more distinctiveness in his voice and delivery than some of the other No Limit artists. A consistent listen but the music never reaches a high level.
Beats: ★★★
Rapping/Bars: ★★★
Hooks: ★★★
Best Tracks: My Entourage, Make Some Room, Go 2 War, Uh Oh, Buck 'Em, Shake'm Up
The first eight tracks are nicely produced, mostly banging hip hop songs. The next three offer little, but then it heats up again with 'Money Good' and 'Puff Puff Pass'. However, again it goes downhill until 'Lose My Mind', making for an inconsistent album. I do think it will be underrated due to the fact he is connected to G-Unit, but it's rated fairly well in a lot of the music mags and sites. eg. 4 Mics and XL., and has some great bangers. I'd say my favourite G-Unit release for its high moments, apart from The Game's Documentary.
Best Tracks:
Say It To My Face (feat. Bun B, 8Ball & MJG) (Produced By Jiggalo & Craig Lane)
Get Buck (Produced By Polow Da Don)
Buck The World (feat. Lyfe Jennings) (Produced By Jake One)
Slow Ya Roll (feat. Chester Bennington) (Produced By DOC & Gramps)
Puff Puff Pass (feat. Ky-Mani Marley) (Produced By The Bizness)