[ATI] Consequence- Don't Quit Your Day Job

A.T.I. · 03-05-2007, 10:35 PM

Consequence
Don't Quit Your Day Job
G.O.O.D. Music

Quite a veteran for a dude dropping his first polished LP, Consequence's first GOOD Music-backed project is subject to the double-edge sword that is his highly respected imprint- although Quence has the immediate attention of many Kanye West fans (not to mention the 'Ye beats that come along with the GOOD badge), his label debut, Don't Quit Your Day Job, doesn't quite measure up to the high level of music previously put out by label-mates West, Common, and John Legend. With the Kanye-signed approval comes a sense of expectation, and coming off a couple of attention-worthy verses on Kanye's two LP's, Cons-to-the-Quence delivers a solid effort, but one which leaves much room for tweaking.

The clearest problem on Quence's sophomore disc is the predictable vibes and songwriting put through by Cons on just about every song- with Kanye being well-known for his inventive takes on old-school samples, many cuts here come off as rehashed versions of some of 'Ye's more mediocre work. But this isn't about Kanye- Consequence has proven himself to be a impressive lyricist with an effortless flow through his work on the mixtape circuit, and while the flow and lyrics on Don't Quit Your Day Job are by no means wack, you can't help but feel as though this was the time for Quence to shine, instead of playing it safe to settle for a GOOD disc (pun intended). Fun joints like "Da Job Song" and the West collaborated "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly" are examples of why Quence's main premise for the album works, as his easy-to-relate-to verses (about balancing his 9 to 5 employment with his rap dreams) come across effectively on production which uses a calming, up-tempo vibe (backed by flutes, low-key piano solos, and light soul backup vocals).

"Feel This Way" with John Legend is another example of Cons' more natural blue-collar rhymes, which give unique, comical insight into his life experiences, and "Uncle Rahiem" seems lyrically like Cons' version on the much liked "Family Business". Contrasting the better cuts, are uninspired efforts on the corny "Pretty Little Sexy Mama" and the surprisingly boring GOOD-collabo "Disperse," where guest verses from Really Doe and GLC do little to compliment the smooth production. At 12 full tracks, Cons has himself a well-focused album, with very few throw-away cuts, and songs which are sure to grow with the audience, but for a dude many touted as one of the "next emcees to watch," you can't help but feel that this glass is half-empty.

Fase [Hi-TEK] · 03-07-2007, 11:09 PM

nice review....the album was enjoyable but i think he coulda did better...

Rick Styles · 08-04-2007, 04:53 PM

good review nig

A_T_I · 08-08-2007, 02:48 AM

free posting....

Just_Blaze · 08-20-2007, 06:04 PM

I was a fan of this album

Nokster · 08-20-2007, 06:55 PM

never checked this out.

Just_Blaze · 08-21-2007, 03:53 PM

^your slackin, at first listen you may think like why did i buy this but it grows on you.. well it did on me.. its been in regular rotation in my car since i got it.

THE GAME TIME · 11-26-2007, 06:24 PM

props...nice review...

Shyne · 11-28-2007, 10:48 PM

I almost checked this out today but decided to pass. ATI tends to overrate things compared to my scale and if even he only gave it a 3 I shudder to think what I would give it.

A.T.I. · 11-28-2007, 11:08 PM

^I'm pretty confident you'd give it a 3

KING BHOB · 11-28-2007, 11:37 PM

3.75!!!! only cuz this nigga rahiem has it out for me
he was like,"nigga grip up grip up"
i was like

yeaken 23 · 11-30-2007, 01:14 PM

propzzz good review.

ILLogic · 11-30-2007, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shyne

I almost checked this out today but decided to pass. ATI tends to overrate things compared to my scale and if even he only gave it a 3 I shudder to think what I would give it.

Lmao, cracca please! Imagine what I'd give it! Shit!

A.T.I. · 11-30-2007, 10:19 PM

ppfft, I'm not the one who called Freeway's shit almost a near-classic :0

A.T.I. · 06-05-2008, 06:19 PM

^fuck you...

Grandmaster G · 06-05-2008, 06:46 PM

^how many reviews have u done so far?

A.T.I. · 06-05-2008, 07:11 PM

70ish prolly

aftermath · 09-02-2008, 02:40 AM

its a okay album. disperse, uptown, and who knew my luck would change were some of my favorites

L.Smalls · 09-02-2008, 05:42 AM

i liked it
its too overrated
give it 3 like yu did

Forceful 3 · 12-12-2008, 10:41 PM

fuck a.t.i

03-05-2007, 10:35 PM	#1
A.T.I. Agitating the Ignorant Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 7,582 Repped: 1,368 Repped 2,032 Times in 713 Posts Neg Reps: 152 Neg Repped at 155 Times in 126 Posts	[ATI] Consequence- Don't Quit Your Day Job [ATI] Consequence- Don't Quit Your Day Job Consequence Don't Quit Your Day Job G.O.O.D. Music Quite a veteran for a dude dropping his first polished LP, Consequence's first GOOD Music-backed project is subject to the double-edge sword that is his highly respected imprint- although Quence has the immediate attention of many Kanye West fans (not to mention the 'Ye beats that come along with the GOOD badge), his label debut, Don't Quit Your Day Job, doesn't quite measure up to the high level of music previously put out by label-mates West, Common, and John Legend. With the Kanye-signed approval comes a sense of expectation, and coming off a couple of attention-worthy verses on Kanye's two LP's, Cons-to-the-Quence delivers a solid effort, but one which leaves much room for tweaking. The clearest problem on Quence's sophomore disc is the predictable vibes and songwriting put through by Cons on just about every song- with Kanye being well-known for his inventive takes on old-school samples, many cuts here come off as rehashed versions of some of 'Ye's more mediocre work. But this isn't about Kanye- Consequence has proven himself to be a impressive lyricist with an effortless flow through his work on the mixtape circuit, and while the flow and lyrics on Don't Quit Your Day Job are by no means wack, you can't help but feel as though this was the time for Quence to shine, instead of playing it safe to settle for a GOOD disc (pun intended). Fun joints like "Da Job Song" and the West collaborated "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly" are examples of why Quence's main premise for the album works, as his easy-to-relate-to verses (about balancing his 9 to 5 employment with his rap dreams) come across effectively on production which uses a calming, up-tempo vibe (backed by flutes, low-key piano solos, and light soul backup vocals). "Feel This Way" with John Legend is another example of Cons' more natural blue-collar rhymes, which give unique, comical insight into his life experiences, and "Uncle Rahiem" seems lyrically like Cons' version on the much liked "Family Business". Contrasting the better cuts, are uninspired efforts on the corny "Pretty Little Sexy Mama" and the surprisingly boring GOOD-collabo "Disperse," where guest verses from Really Doe and GLC do little to compliment the smooth production. At 12 full tracks, Cons has himself a well-focused album, with very few throw-away cuts, and songs which are sure to grow with the audience, but for a dude many touted as one of the "next emcees to watch," you can't help but feel that this glass is half-empty. __________________ “At a snail's pace, I won this race that y'all trail"

08-08-2007, 02:48 AM	#4
A_T_I Against_The_Industry Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 198 Repped: 55 Repped 11 Times in 2 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	free posting.... __________________ "Pack up the Vitamin Water gymbag, throw the rest of them wack ass singles in there, and hang it up…cuz it’s a wrap for you." -GOAT post on XXL.com

08-20-2007, 06:04 PM	#5
Just_Blaze Thread Jacker Numero Uno! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nu Jers.. It's that on top muzik! Posts: 3,638 Repped: 131 Repped 145 Times in 102 Posts Neg Reps: 10 Neg Repped at 4 Times in 4 Posts	I was a fan of this album __________________ "tell blaze to stop it wit the embarassing posts.....he's making everything die" - Grandmaster G

08-20-2007, 06:55 PM	#6
Nokster ♫, $, & ♀ = Life. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 8,894 Repped: 753 Repped 2,434 Times in 834 Posts Neg Reps: 44 Neg Repped at 104 Times in 85 Posts	never checked this out. __________________ Well I could give a fuck - I'm just good at freestylin', spit what's in my gut, And if you want to, you can go and label me conscious, Just remember there's a kid at the bus stop beatboxin', Who's life will be affected by what's inside of his Walkman./

08-21-2007, 03:53 PM	#7
Just_Blaze Thread Jacker Numero Uno! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nu Jers.. It's that on top muzik! Posts: 3,638 Repped: 131 Repped 145 Times in 102 Posts Neg Reps: 10 Neg Repped at 4 Times in 4 Posts	^your slackin, at first listen you may think like why did i buy this but it grows on you.. well it did on me.. its been in regular rotation in my car since i got it. __________________ "tell blaze to stop it wit the embarassing posts.....he's making everything die" - Grandmaster G

03-07-2007, 11:09 PM	#2
Fase [Hi-TEK] BOOM! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 2,104 Repped: 226 Repped 79 Times in 33 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	nice review....the album was enjoyable but i think he coulda did better...

08-04-2007, 04:53 PM	#3
Rick Styles Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blackpool, Seaside. Posts: 2,576 Repped: 1,675 Repped 1,230 Times in 201 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 1 Time in 1 Post	good review nig

11-26-2007, 06:24 PM	#8
THE GAME TIME Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ... Posts: 2,864 Repped: 685 Repped 12,642 Times in 909 Posts Neg Reps: 31 Neg Repped at 32 Times in 29 Posts	props...nice review...

11-28-2007, 10:48 PM	#9
Shyne Sons Of Liberty Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 5,552 Repped: 3 Repped 2,051 Times in 849 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 151 Times in 95 Posts	I almost checked this out today but decided to pass. ATI tends to overrate things compared to my scale and if even he only gave it a 3 I shudder to think what I would give it. __________________ myspace.com/vocabthemc http://coldglassofoj.blogspot.com

11-28-2007, 11:08 PM	#10
A.T.I. Agitating the Ignorant Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 7,582 Repped: 1,368 Repped 2,032 Times in 713 Posts Neg Reps: 152 Neg Repped at 155 Times in 126 Posts	^I'm pretty confident you'd give it a 3 __________________ “At a snail's pace, I won this race that y'all trail"

11-28-2007, 11:37 PM	#11
KING BHOB P.O.L.O/Attention:Deficit Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: East Side Pennsylvania Posts: 2,189 Repped: 0 Repped 590 Times in 201 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 25 Times in 20 Posts	3.75!!!! only cuz this nigga rahiem has it out for me he was like,"nigga grip up grip up" i was like __________________ >\|>\|>\|> http://twitter.com/KingBhob <\|<\|<\|< >>>>>>>LIFE

11-30-2007, 01:14 PM	#12
yeaken 23 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 114 Repped: 55 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	propzzz good review.

11-30-2007, 10:19 PM	#14
A.T.I. Agitating the Ignorant Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 7,582 Repped: 1,368 Repped 2,032 Times in 713 Posts Neg Reps: 152 Neg Repped at 155 Times in 126 Posts	ppfft, I'm not the one who called Freeway's shit almost a near-classic :0 __________________ “At a snail's pace, I won this race that y'all trail"

06-05-2008, 06:19 PM	#15
A.T.I. Agitating the Ignorant Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 7,582 Repped: 1,368 Repped 2,032 Times in 713 Posts Neg Reps: 152 Neg Repped at 155 Times in 126 Posts	^fuck you... __________________ “At a snail's pace, I won this race that y'all trail"

06-05-2008, 06:46 PM	#16
Grandmaster G Veteran Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: . Posts: 8,274 Repped: 1 Repped 105 Times in 69 Posts Neg Reps: 4 Neg Repped at 9 Times in 7 Posts	^how many reviews have u done so far?

12-12-2008, 10:41 PM	#20
Forceful 3 One aim, One shot. Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brandywine Posts: 1,712 Repped: 588 Repped 156 Times in 120 Posts Neg Reps: 165 Neg Repped at 85 Times in 66 Posts	fuck a.t.i

06-05-2008, 07:11 PM	#17
A.T.I. Agitating the Ignorant Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 7,582 Repped: 1,368 Repped 2,032 Times in 713 Posts Neg Reps: 152 Neg Repped at 155 Times in 126 Posts	70ish prolly __________________ “At a snail's pace, I won this race that y'all trail"

09-02-2008, 02:40 AM	#18
aftermath Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Philly Posts: 318 Repped: 50 Repped 44 Times in 15 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 14 Times in 6 Posts	its a okay album. disperse, uptown, and who knew my luck would change were some of my favorites __________________

09-02-2008, 05:42 AM	#19
L.Smalls Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 864 Repped: 145 Repped 644 Times in 142 Posts Neg Reps: 7 Neg Repped at 7 Times in 6 Posts	i liked it its too overrated give it 3 like yu did __________________

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