07/04/08 - Def Sounds TOS Review

BornIntoThis · 07-04-2008, 01:25 PM

In an industry where the amount you sell in ringtones has become what major labels look for when deciding your relevancy in the game, the art of hardcore hip hop has taken a back seat to the softer side of things. Over the last four years hip hop has taken a right turn, with a bigger focus on fun, flash, and instant gratification. This change in direction has featured artists who are not always up to par lyrically, and at other times can't seem to put together an album with more than two decent songs on it. But just when things seemed to be at its worst, and the hardest street anthem seemed to be lollipop, the boys from South Side Jamaica Queens jumped back into the scene, with a ruthless aggression that stirs more than just your sound system. Now into their sophomore album they no longer want you to Beg For Mercy, because everyone is now a target.

Production 8- Imagine bass, heavy drums and more bass and that pretty much sums up about 99% of the beats on this album. Even the song for the ladies can blare through your stereo at full blast with no shame. The production on this album, although not perfect offers just what 50 and his gang said the album would give you, aggression. The beats are in a sense up tempo but gritty, rough but enjoyable, and matches the pace and mood of the album to the t. If your looking for an album with a mellow track or two, the production alone should be enough to tell you, that you should look elsewhere.

Lyrics 7-Unlike some other artists, these three have never been slouches on the mic. The corny line factor stays at a minimum on this album, and the tough talk and energy at times make a verse or a line seem a little better than what it actually is. 50 and Yayo usually have the same formula when producing rhymes, though neither has recently been known to amaze with punchlines, they make up for it with downright disrespectful, catchy, witty lines and can ride any beat well. Where as Banks can change up the flow and shower the beat with a barrage of syllables and punchlines. There will be no mind blowing word play and you probably wont be mulling over any complex metaphor's, but the constant subliminals, catchy punchlines and the funny insults (RN) add to the enjoyment of the album.

Songs 7.5-Once someone decides to stick to only one subject for an entire album, its usually hard to rate them to high. While listening to Terminate On Sight you will hear the following. "I'll kill you, I get money, I F*** your girl, I get sex for free", and some more of "I'll kill you". For someone that likes a little bit of everything in their music, this isn't the most diverse of content to have on an album. But surprisingly it works, the combination of hot production, witty lyrics, constant disses to other rappers and a mood set on attack mode at all times makes this formula of repetition by tough talk a success. The original trio of 50, Banks, and Yayo flow smoothly on every track together, complementing each others styles, and brining a different personality for their verses. While Young Buck does appear on about five songs, it seems more like a feature and at times his verses do not match the intensity of the other three. Once this cd enters the stereo of a car with a good sound system, the dynamics of this album change a bit. The heavy bass will pound through the speakers and dent the ears of listeners close, by giving confidence to the ugly man, and a mean streak to the once timid one.

Conclusion 7.5- Fans said they wanted to hear G-unit go back to their hardcore ways... they were tired of watching 50 run through the sand with no shirt on, and they were definitely tired of hearing Yayo try to sing the girls into buying his first album. So this effort, more so than Beg For Mercy, was one for the fans. From start to finish this album offers energy, aggression, tough talk, and a bravado that only a member of G-Unit could embody. You'll be hard pressed to find someone who can hear this album and not find at least 5 songs that they like, especially with songs like "Straight Out Of South side". This album is definitely a keeper. Make sure you have it in your Mp3 players, and feel free to blast in on your speakers with all of the windows rolled down.

BornIntoThis · 07-04-2008, 01:28 PM

i agree with the lyric,production,and conclusion rating nice review

YoungGeeza · 07-04-2008, 01:31 PM

yeah it's a good review

BDU5S · 07-04-2008, 01:35 PM

LMAO talk about overrated . . i'll stick with rolling stone !!

BornIntoThis · 07-04-2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BDU5S

LMAO talk about overrated . . i'll stick with rolling stone !!

nobody gives a fuck longbeach, your opinion isn't exactly one anybody cares about. you should care about your life or lack of one. remember 56+ post in one day

BlackBauer · 07-04-2008, 02:05 PM

probably the most accurate review so far

Majcip · 07-04-2008, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jrampage

nobody gives a fuck longbeach, your opinion isn't exactly one anybody cares about. you should care about your life or lack of one. remember 56+ post in one day

I don´t know why but that´s make me laught... LMAO... I don´t like that girl too.

MaliQ · 07-04-2008, 02:29 PM

this seems pretty accurate, i rated it a 7.5 too

GodToYouKids22 · 07-04-2008, 03:05 PM

sum of u gunit fans are so pathetic

iTzMe · 07-04-2008, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackBauer

probably the most accurate review so far

yeah definately

OneManArmy · 07-04-2008, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jrampage

Lyrics 7-Unlike some other artists, these three have never been slouches on the mic.

Do they really expect us to believe that bullshit? They need to listen to Curtis again.

dbone609style · 07-05-2008, 08:02 PM

hottest cd out in yrs straight up...anyone who says otherwise is a hater...or doesnt like street shit

YGeeza · 07-21-2008, 04:54 PM

it's an ok review

07-04-2008, 01:25 PM	#1
BornIntoThis Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Originally From Brooklyn Posts: 3,021 Repped: 366 Repped 962 Times in 320 Posts Neg Reps: 81 Neg Repped at 117 Times in 79 Posts	07/04/08 - Def Sounds TOS Review 07/04/08 - Def Sounds TOS Review In an industry where the amount you sell in ringtones has become what major labels look for when deciding your relevancy in the game, the art of hardcore hip hop has taken a back seat to the softer side of things. Over the last four years hip hop has taken a right turn, with a bigger focus on fun, flash, and instant gratification. This change in direction has featured artists who are not always up to par lyrically, and at other times can't seem to put together an album with more than two decent songs on it. But just when things seemed to be at its worst, and the hardest street anthem seemed to be lollipop, the boys from South Side Jamaica Queens jumped back into the scene, with a ruthless aggression that stirs more than just your sound system. Now into their sophomore album they no longer want you to Beg For Mercy, because everyone is now a target. Production 8- Imagine bass, heavy drums and more bass and that pretty much sums up about 99% of the beats on this album. Even the song for the ladies can blare through your stereo at full blast with no shame. The production on this album, although not perfect offers just what 50 and his gang said the album would give you, aggression. The beats are in a sense up tempo but gritty, rough but enjoyable, and matches the pace and mood of the album to the t. If your looking for an album with a mellow track or two, the production alone should be enough to tell you, that you should look elsewhere. Lyrics 7-Unlike some other artists, these three have never been slouches on the mic. The corny line factor stays at a minimum on this album, and the tough talk and energy at times make a verse or a line seem a little better than what it actually is. 50 and Yayo usually have the same formula when producing rhymes, though neither has recently been known to amaze with punchlines, they make up for it with downright disrespectful, catchy, witty lines and can ride any beat well. Where as Banks can change up the flow and shower the beat with a barrage of syllables and punchlines. There will be no mind blowing word play and you probably wont be mulling over any complex metaphor's, but the constant subliminals, catchy punchlines and the funny insults (RN) add to the enjoyment of the album. Songs 7.5-Once someone decides to stick to only one subject for an entire album, its usually hard to rate them to high. While listening to Terminate On Sight you will hear the following. "I'll kill you, I get money, I F*** your girl, I get sex for free", and some more of "I'll kill you". For someone that likes a little bit of everything in their music, this isn't the most diverse of content to have on an album. But surprisingly it works, the combination of hot production, witty lyrics, constant disses to other rappers and a mood set on attack mode at all times makes this formula of repetition by tough talk a success. The original trio of 50, Banks, and Yayo flow smoothly on every track together, complementing each others styles, and brining a different personality for their verses. While Young Buck does appear on about five songs, it seems more like a feature and at times his verses do not match the intensity of the other three. Once this cd enters the stereo of a car with a good sound system, the dynamics of this album change a bit. The heavy bass will pound through the speakers and dent the ears of listeners close, by giving confidence to the ugly man, and a mean streak to the once timid one. Conclusion 7.5- Fans said they wanted to hear G-unit go back to their hardcore ways... they were tired of watching 50 run through the sand with no shirt on, and they were definitely tired of hearing Yayo try to sing the girls into buying his first album. So this effort, more so than Beg For Mercy, was one for the fans. From start to finish this album offers energy, aggression, tough talk, and a bravado that only a member of G-Unit could embody. You'll be hard pressed to find someone who can hear this album and not find at least 5 songs that they like, especially with songs like "Straight Out Of South side". This album is definitely a keeper. Make sure you have it in your Mp3 players, and feel free to blast in on your speakers with all of the windows rolled down. __________________

07-04-2008, 01:28 PM	#2
BornIntoThis Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Originally From Brooklyn Posts: 3,021 Repped: 366 Repped 962 Times in 320 Posts Neg Reps: 81 Neg Repped at 117 Times in 79 Posts	i agree with the lyric,production,and conclusion rating nice review __________________

07-04-2008, 02:05 PM	#6
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07-04-2008, 01:31 PM	#3
YoungGeeza Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 2,779 Repped: 911 Repped 1,585 Times in 136 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	yeah it's a good review

07-04-2008, 01:35 PM	#4
BDU5S Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: cali Posts: 108 Repped: 3 Repped 5 Times in 4 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	LMAO talk about overrated . . i'll stick with rolling stone !!

07-04-2008, 02:29 PM	#8
MaliQ 08[Detox-L.A.X.-BISD]08 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ??? Posts: 4,514 Repped: 342 Repped 1,822 Times in 177 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 3 Times in 2 Posts	this seems pretty accurate, i rated it a 7.5 too

07-05-2008, 08:02 PM	#12
dbone609style EnEff Squad Up Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: ACity/EnEff 609 Posts: 1,381 Repped: 267 Repped 73 Times in 53 Posts Neg Reps: 113 Neg Repped at 29 Times in 24 Posts	hottest cd out in yrs straight up...anyone who says otherwise is a hater...or doesnt like street shit

07-21-2008, 04:54 PM	#13
YGeeza Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: L.A. Posts: 2,105 Repped: 1,398 Repped 518 Times in 117 Posts Neg Reps: 40 Neg Repped at 15 Times in 11 Posts	it's an ok review