Rakim - The 18th Letter [ILL Entertainment]

ILLogic · 01-08-2007, 11:27 PM

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Shyne · 01-08-2007, 11:38 PM

ah I love that Pro/Con shit, saves me so much time when I dont want to read through a whole review, I DID in fact read your review though, very good, you kept it short and simple which works out perfect, no one wants to read through 3 pages just to know if a cd is good.

P.S. I agree with the rating, I might have gone with a 9/10, 4.5 though.

Edit: I like knowing the producers of tracks too so good looks on that also.

A.T.I. · 01-08-2007, 11:43 PM

solid review, unique style and all

Just_Blaze · 01-08-2007, 11:47 PM

pretty good review.. i loved this album

ILLogic · 01-09-2007, 12:04 AM

Lol, props on uppin' the feed. Check my latest review, Rise - From the Child to the Emcee

Doc Glokk · 01-10-2007, 01:37 AM

ye..if anyone is a hiphop fan, then they need this album. His best album i think. And ye good review man, it was simple and to the point.

home boi · 07-08-2007, 09:43 PM

a'ight good lookin' man, I'ma cop the CD later

B Dope · 07-15-2007, 05:07 PM

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And he has proved that he still remains supreme. Even though this album is several years old, it is still a classic,

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Overall: 4 Stars out of 5

I'm confused yo

A.T.I. · 07-15-2007, 05:28 PM

an album doesn't have to be 5 stars to be a classic

B Dope · 07-15-2007, 05:52 PM

classic=one of the greatest cds.....shit is way dope...there for it would be a 5/5.....dont play silly ati..and if thats the case...give me a classic album that isnt 5/5

Nokster · 07-15-2007, 08:28 PM

^

ILLogic · 07-16-2007, 08:20 PM

Word, classics CAN be 4/5's. But iono I think I was high when I did this one, album is a 10/10 , lyrics 10/10 , beats 10/10.

B Dope · 07-16-2007, 08:32 PM

^^^word...i only thought one song was bad...that one with the bitch singin..annoyed the fuck outta me...think show me love..dunno

1.2.3 · 07-16-2007, 10:11 PM

roots of evil is overrated. G Raps worst.

please dont yell

ILLogic · 07-16-2007, 10:12 PM

^No way. One of the dopest albums, G Rap doesn't have a bad album, but his worst would be his shit with Click 5 fam

1.2.3 · 07-16-2007, 10:14 PM

i never said it was bad i just feel that its overrated. its a 3.5 in my book and i've listened to it soooo many times just trying to see what others see in it. i think his flow on there was the least creative its ever been.

ILLogic · 07-16-2007, 10:21 PM

^How was his flow least creative? That's some dumb shit. G Rap's flow is always on point, you're retarded. He has the exact same flow and same style he's had since when he first dropped, you die now.

1.2.3 · 07-17-2007, 08:04 PM

No. his flow is corny on most of Roots of Evil. now lets agree to disagree before you call me a fag

Shyne · 07-18-2007, 02:03 PM

hmmm, Roots of Evil is actually the album I listen to the most by G Rap, I think its probably my fav G Rap album. Either that or 4,5,6

A.T.I. · 07-20-2007, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Baller

classic=one of the greatest cds.....shit is way dope...there for it would be a 5/5.....dont play silly ati..and if thats the case...give me a classic album that isnt 5/5

AZ- Doe or Die is prolly a 4.5...there as so many classics that many people agree to be 4.5, even 4 star albums

Shyne · 07-20-2007, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by A.T.I.

AZ- Doe or Die is prolly a 4.5...there as so many classics that many people agree to be 4.5, even 4 star albums

Word up, Jay-Z - Reasonable Doubt is classic and its only a 4/5

B Dope · 07-21-2007, 10:22 PM

da fuck makes a classic then? i see a classic as a near flawless album...if its near flawless how can it not be a 5/5...i dunno then....

bayAreaSLAP · 07-22-2007, 12:19 AM

Personally, this is my fav. Ra album. "Paid In Full" is his illest shit, but not everyone can listen and appreciate how dope of an album it really is. " The 18th Letter" is easily a 9.5/10 album.

Shyne · 07-22-2007, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by B Dope

da fuck makes a classic then? i see a classic as a near flawless album...if its near flawless how can it not be a 5/5...i dunno then....

well you said it yourself, NEAR flawless, how can somthng be a 5/5 if its not flawless? saying its near flawless shows that it does indees have some flaw and therefor cannot be a flawless 5/5

Jigga mans Reasonable Doubt is classic cause its stood the test of time, it has countless classic tracks, and the only thing really holding it back is 'Aint no Nigga', and 1 or 2 more average tracks. It may only be a 4/5 but not every classic needs to be perfect to be remembered as dope

In fact the only album you could even consider calling a "flawless" classic is Illmatic, and even that waisted the first track on a pointles skit.

B Dope · 07-22-2007, 07:06 PM

ight then...how about worst fears confirmed...i see no flaws in that cd at all...lyrics are just about unmatched and production/topics are dope..no skippers...why isnt this considered 'classic'?

01-08-2007, 11:27 PM	#1
ILLogic Pharaoh in Ghetto Apparel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In God's Head Posts: 3,384 Repped: 13 Repped 129 Times in 74 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rakim - The 18th Letter [ILL Entertainment] Rakim - The 18th Letter [ILL Entertainment] .................. __________________ Recognized Thresholds of Negative Stress "Two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights make a left" - Ras Kass

01-08-2007, 11:38 PM	#2
Shyne Sons Of Liberty Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 5,524 Repped: 3 Repped 2,004 Times in 839 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 143 Times in 93 Posts	ah I love that Pro/Con shit, saves me so much time when I dont want to read through a whole review, I DID in fact read your review though, very good, you kept it short and simple which works out perfect, no one wants to read through 3 pages just to know if a cd is good. P.S. I agree with the rating, I might have gone with a 9/10, 4.5 though. Edit: I like knowing the producers of tracks too so good looks on that also. __________________ myspace.com/vocabthemc http://coldglassofoj.blogspot.com

01-08-2007, 11:43 PM	#3
A.T.I. Agitating the Ignorant Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 7,463 Repped: 1,300 Repped 1,963 Times in 686 Posts Neg Reps: 139 Neg Repped at 151 Times in 124 Posts	solid review, unique style and all __________________ “At a snail's pace, I won this race that y'all trail"

01-08-2007, 11:47 PM	#4
Just_Blaze Thread Jacker Numero Uno! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nu Jers.. It's that on top muzik! Posts: 3,631 Repped: 131 Repped 144 Times in 101 Posts Neg Reps: 10 Neg Repped at 4 Times in 4 Posts	pretty good review.. i loved this album __________________ "tell blaze to stop it wit the embarassing posts.....he's making everything die" - Grandmaster G

01-09-2007, 12:04 AM	#5
ILLogic Pharaoh in Ghetto Apparel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In God's Head Posts: 3,384 Repped: 13 Repped 129 Times in 74 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Lol, props on uppin' the feed. Check my latest review, Rise - From the Child to the Emcee __________________ Recognized Thresholds of Negative Stress "Two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights make a left" - Ras Kass

01-10-2007, 01:37 AM	#6
Doc Glokk Tha Doctor Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 1,438 Repped: 51 Repped 15 Times in 10 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	ye..if anyone is a hiphop fan, then they need this album. His best album i think. And ye good review man, it was simple and to the point. __________________ PeAcE tO tHe StReEtS

07-08-2007, 09:43 PM	#7
home boi In stores NOW! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Greensburg, Pennsylvania Posts: 3,035 Repped: 1,608 Repped 198 Times in 49 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	a'ight good lookin' man, I'ma cop the CD later

07-15-2007, 05:28 PM	#9
A.T.I. Agitating the Ignorant Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 7,463 Repped: 1,300 Repped 1,963 Times in 686 Posts Neg Reps: 139 Neg Repped at 151 Times in 124 Posts	an album doesn't have to be 5 stars to be a classic __________________ “At a snail's pace, I won this race that y'all trail"

07-15-2007, 05:52 PM	#10
B Dope Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,051 Repped: 638 Repped 375 Times in 112 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	classic=one of the greatest cds.....shit is way dope...there for it would be a 5/5.....dont play silly ati..and if thats the case...give me a classic album that isnt 5/5

07-15-2007, 08:28 PM	#11
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07-16-2007, 08:20 PM	#12
ILLogic Pharaoh in Ghetto Apparel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In God's Head Posts: 3,384 Repped: 13 Repped 129 Times in 74 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Word, classics CAN be 4/5's. But iono I think I was high when I did this one, album is a 10/10 , lyrics 10/10 , beats 10/10. __________________ Recognized Thresholds of Negative Stress "Two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights make a left" - Ras Kass

07-16-2007, 08:32 PM	#13
B Dope Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,051 Repped: 638 Repped 375 Times in 112 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	^^^word...i only thought one song was bad...that one with the bitch singin..annoyed the fuck outta me...think show me love..dunno

07-16-2007, 10:11 PM	#14
1.2.3 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: new york Posts: 1,388 Repped: 166 Repped 40 Times in 19 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	roots of evil is overrated. G Raps worst. please dont yell

07-16-2007, 10:12 PM	#15
ILLogic Pharaoh in Ghetto Apparel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In God's Head Posts: 3,384 Repped: 13 Repped 129 Times in 74 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	^No way. One of the dopest albums, G Rap doesn't have a bad album, but his worst would be his shit with Click 5 fam __________________ Recognized Thresholds of Negative Stress "Two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights make a left" - Ras Kass

07-16-2007, 10:14 PM	#16
1.2.3 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: new york Posts: 1,388 Repped: 166 Repped 40 Times in 19 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	i never said it was bad i just feel that its overrated. its a 3.5 in my book and i've listened to it soooo many times just trying to see what others see in it. i think his flow on there was the least creative its ever been.

07-16-2007, 10:21 PM	#17
ILLogic Pharaoh in Ghetto Apparel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In God's Head Posts: 3,384 Repped: 13 Repped 129 Times in 74 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	^How was his flow least creative? That's some dumb shit. G Rap's flow is always on point, you're retarded. He has the exact same flow and same style he's had since when he first dropped, you die now. __________________ Recognized Thresholds of Negative Stress "Two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights make a left" - Ras Kass

07-17-2007, 08:04 PM	#18
1.2.3 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: new york Posts: 1,388 Repped: 166 Repped 40 Times in 19 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	No. his flow is corny on most of Roots of Evil. now lets agree to disagree before you call me a fag

07-18-2007, 02:03 PM	#19
Shyne Sons Of Liberty Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 5,524 Repped: 3 Repped 2,004 Times in 839 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 143 Times in 93 Posts	hmmm, Roots of Evil is actually the album I listen to the most by G Rap, I think its probably my fav G Rap album. Either that or 4,5,6 __________________ myspace.com/vocabthemc http://coldglassofoj.blogspot.com

07-21-2007, 10:22 PM	#22
B Dope Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,051 Repped: 638 Repped 375 Times in 112 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	da fuck makes a classic then? i see a classic as a near flawless album...if its near flawless how can it not be a 5/5...i dunno then....

07-22-2007, 12:19 AM	#23
bayAreaSLAP Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Bay Posts: 2,514 Repped: 0 Repped 11 Times in 8 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Personally, this is my fav. Ra album. "Paid In Full" is his illest shit, but not everyone can listen and appreciate how dope of an album it really is. " The 18th Letter" is easily a 9.5/10 album.

07-22-2007, 07:06 PM	#25
B Dope Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,051 Repped: 638 Repped 375 Times in 112 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	ight then...how about worst fears confirmed...i see no flaws in that cd at all...lyrics are just about unmatched and production/topics are dope..no skippers...why isnt this considered 'classic'?

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