I don’t know if I’ll ever finish this journey, but I’m back diving into No Limit’s sprawling discography. The opening track starts strong with an infectious, hard-hitting beat, but the offbeat rapping stumbles, letting the vibrant production down. Mystikal, a frequent highlight on No Limit albums, shines again on 'Liquidation of the Ghetto'. The track swaps the high energy of the first two songs for a smooth, laid-back vibe—a surprising contrast to how Mystikal would usually be used, but it works. A few tracks later, 'Ride Wit My Heat' delivers a beat that seems tailor-made for Mystikal’s intensity, but unfortunately he’s absent. 'Someone Shoulda Told Me' stands out with one of the album’s catchiest hooks, securing its place among the top tracks. Meanwhile, 'Soldier 4 Life' offers a declaration of loyalty to No Limit, even though this was the trio’s only album with the label—and their only release together. No Limit’s relentless output inevitably led to a few forgettable acts. This trio, with its mix of gravelly tones and a swaggy delivery, has a confident sound, but their style lacks the distinctiveness needed to leave a lasting impact. Between some standout moments, there’s plenty of filler that blurs into the background, a reminder of both the label’s prolific nature and the challenge of standing out in its crowded roster. Beats: ★★☆ Rapping/Bars: ★★☆ Hooks: ★★★ Best Tracks: Liquidation of the Ghetto, Ride Wit My Heat, Someone Shoulda Told Me, Here I Go Again, Consequences of the Streets

"Don’t piss Chino off. That’s a four-word sermon." And he raps exactly like it. I’ve enjoyed much of Chino’s work over the years, including his final project, 'God’s Carpenter', released shortly before his passing. But to circle back to my opening point—his relentless, always-angry delivery on this album starts to wear thin. The lack of variety in his flow and the absence of any hooks make it feel repetitive. Most tracks grind forward without a break, save for a brief respite on songs like the fourth song, 'The Red You Deserve'. Here, Chino’s verses are punctuated by excerpts from Todd Phillips' 'Joker', specifically the scene where the Joker appears on the Murray Franklin Show. These clips mirror the album's grim tone, fittingly so, as the project opens with a haunting reflection on suicide—a tragic prelude to Chino’s own death by hanging in 2024. As always, his pen game remains sharp, packed with punchlines that demand attention. but unless you’re the kind of listener who thrives on 34 minutes of straight, rapid-fire rapping almost without pause, this album might not hold your interest. It’s technically impressive, but the monotony makes it hard to recommend wholeheartedly. Chino had been refining this album for years, and I can’t help but wonder if some of the elements I find missing were still waiting to be perfected... Beats: ★★☆ Rapping/Bars: ★★★☆ Hooks: ☆ Best Tracks: The Red You Deserve, Burn in Ivory *11 Track streaming version

I'm back to working my way through No Limit's discography, and unfortunately, this wasn't the best way to jump back in. While it's not terrible song by song, the album drags on far too long. There's nothing memorable here at all and too much sounds the same. Some of the production feels low-budget or indistinguishable from the rest of No Limit's typical sound. Beats: ★★ Rapping/Bars: ★★ Hooks: ★☆ Best Tracks: Hot Shit, Southern Funk

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