Content-wise, T-Rock isn’t reinventing the wheel, but his exceptional rapping ability makes that less of an issue than it would be for most other rappers. All in all, he’s doing what he does best—delivering top-tier lyricism with unmatched flow—and the production remains solid throughout the album. However, as I’ve mentioned before, it would be exciting to see him collaborate with a wider range of producers to explore new sounds and push his artistry even further. Beats: ★★★ Rapping/Bars: ★★★★☆ Hooks: ★★★☆ Best Tracks: Facts, I'm Him, Pop Off, ZaZa 1. A-Town Repper 74 The album opens with an eerie, dark-toned instrumental that immediately sets a haunting atmosphere. T-rock delivers the verses with his signature smooth and captivating flow, adding depth and energy to the track. 2. Facts 80 The verses hit hard with fire lyricism, backed by a hook that's undeniably catchy. Facts! 3. Get Right 64 This track doesn’t quite match the impact of the first two, but it still delivers. The production takes a different approach, offering a fresh contrast to the style established earlier. 4. I'm Him 87 The standout track here is 'I'm Him,' featuring a catchy hook and a seamless bridge connecting the rapid-fire verses. Backed by eerie, chant-like vocals, T-Rock absolutely murders the beat with his relentless flow and sharp delivery. 5. Milkshake 70 T-Rock often includes a track to showcase his lustful side, and this is the one where he encourages the chicks to twerk. The production is high-energy and undeniably engaging. 6. Pop Off 80 Again, dope verse thanks to T-Rock's undeniable skills and sharp delivery. 7. Reign 72 "When I was broke niggas in the hood seem a little cooler." One of the more conscious songs on the album along with 'ZaZa'. This one is very trap with its high keys. 8. Yea Yea 70 Another catchy hook from the get go. "Yeah, Yeah." 9. ZaZa 80 This was the first song to drop. "Baby tell 'em where you from. Nigga Southside." The variety here works well with this song offering a more laid-back vibe that adds balance and depth to the overall sound. 10. High All Day 62 T-Rock's usual smoking appreciation song. It borrows from 'Stay Fly' by Three 6 Mafia. 11. Catch a Blast 63 The beat has a hint of old-school, lo-fi No Limit production, giving it a nostalgic feel. The chorus drops the drums, creating a strong contrast with the verses that works surprisingly well.The chorus loses the drums, so the contrast between it and the verses work well.

I could almost copy and paste my review of Ro's last album, 'The Ghetto Gospel', for this one. Some of the songs are a little slow. 'No Ice' is a good example of what they're missing. The bounce in that is great but not enough of the others have that. Consistently solid like almost everything the vet has dropped. Beats: ★★★ Rapping/Bars: ★★★☆ Hooks: ★★★☆ Best Tracks: Live My Dreams, No Ice, Paybacc, Rother, Him, Die 1. Intro – Gheto Boys Reloaded 2. Charging 54 3. Kingz 60 4. Live My Dreams 74 5. Side Dicc 61 6. No Ice 80 7. Paybacc 77 8. Vandross 70 9. My People 64 10. Log On 60 11. Love in These Streets 62 12. Rother 71 13. Him 82 14. Neva 4Get 54 15. Motion 68 16. Die 78

I love some of the sounds on this. 'Aye' reminds me of some classic '90s hip hop that I can't put my finger on. Songs like 'Gheddo Motivation', that seems to borrow from Outkast's 'GhettoMusick', has a catchy rhythm with clever song writing, as a number of these songs do. Known for his comedic abilities, some of the skits work, while others, such as 'Obama Stick Up' are a waste of time. I don't get why some skits are titled with 'Skit' and others aren't, but anyway. The Jersey posse cut, 'Lite It Up', is full of well known '90s rappers, but the beat is average and only hearing the legendary Treach for eight bars is just a tease. I just said this in my review of Snoop and Dre's album, and I'll say it again, if another song is never made about the topic of weed again, we won't be missing anything. Snoop has to be tired of it by now and with Redman in his mid 50s, the average listener may have been wishing for a little more lyrical growth. Redman kept us waiting, and while the album falls away somewhat as it concludes, he's given us a fairly consistent body of work here, albeit without having anything that touches his best creations. Beats: ★★★☆ Rapping/Bars: ★★★☆ Hooks: ★★★☆ Best Tracks: Lalala, Aye, Don't Wanna C Me Rich, Gheddo Motivation

This one is a well produced, fun tape with many different sounds present. 2 Lettaz sounds like Freddie Gibbs, which is a good thing as his voice is dope. An overlooked project that I just added to the AOTY database. Beats: ★★★☆ Rapping/Bars: ★★★★ Hooks: ★★★ Best Tracks: 2 Joints, Jimi, Crave You, 565 Shit

This sounds as you'd expect a Daz album to, which isn't a bad thing. 12 tracks of bangin' west coast hip hop. The only song that sounds a bit different is the more romantic 'I Love You', but Daz wrote a catchy hook, which he has for many of these songs. After a number of albums in the 2010s with Daz using other producers, it's no surprise that he sounds better with himself making the beats, which he does here. As I say a lot, there is nothing touching this artist's best work, but everything is a high enough standard to enjoy repeated plays. As I also wrote about the previous Daz album, the yell/howling vocal effect that appears way too often is really annoying and he needs to stop using it. All in all though, this is one of the most consistently solid albums from front to back that I've heard this year. It's all good music. Beats: ★★★☆ Rapping/Bars: ★★★☆ Hooks: ★★★☆ Best Tracks: How 2 Become Number 1, Don't Waste My Time, U a Buster, I Love You, Who Do U Think U Are 1. Dilly Tha Dogg 70 2. How 2 Become Number 1 77 3. Don't Waste My Time 83 4. U a Buster 80 5. Hittin Switches 74 6. Mind on My Money 72 7. Who Do U Love 70 8. I Love You 78 9. Top Down 70 10. My Life 74 11. Who Do U Think U Are 77 12. I Like Dat 70