CHICAN'S CHOICE-DEE-1-I HOPE THEY HEAR ME VOL 2
RATING SYSTEM (LYRICS):
2 SPOONS DOWN: NOBODY NEEDS TO HEAR THIS!!!
1 SPOON UP: GOOD LISTEN
2 SPOONS UP: HOT!!!
2 SPOONS AND A BOWL: A CLASSIC IN THE BREWING!!!
RATING SYSTEM (PRODUCTION):
1 EAR: UNBEARABLE
2 EARS:LUKEWARM
3 EARS:HOT
4 EARS:STRAIGHT HEAT!!!
I'm going to go ahead and speak this now-THIS IS THE BEST PROJECT I HAVE HEARD FOR 2011 THUS FAR AND WILL BE THE BEST THING TO COME OUT IN 2011! I am a huge Dee-1 fan and he doesn't disappoint on "I hope they hear me Vol. 2". I usually don't review all the tracks, if the album goes beyond 10 tracks or so-but every song on here needs to be reviewed! Well, let's get into it-
PROUD OF ME-LYRICS-2 SPOONS AND A BOWL BEAT-4 EARS FAVORITE BAR-"I SPIT THAT SUDAFED,CAUSE THESE A&R'S BEEN HAVING "SIGN US" PROBLEMS" This is a perfect intro. It gives Dee-1's "mission statement" within hip hop and refreshes his fans of his purpose. His lyrics are truly heart felt and powerful. Phurnace does a great job on the production and really draws you in after the intro speech. This track truly sets the bar for the rest of the project.
IT'S MY TURN-LYRICS-2 SPOONS AND A BOWL BEAT-4 EARS FAVORITE BAR-"IT'S TIME TO MAKE THE WHOLE US SEE (USC) LIKE A TROJAN" Dee-1 continues in the flow with "It's my turn". Dee-1 lets people know that this is about to be his time with confidence. Rockaway Prod gives a somewhat dark, but bouncy battle track that shows off Dee-1's confident bars.
RIDE WIT ME-LYRICS-2 SPOONS AND A BOWL BEAT-4 EARS FAVORITE BAR (3 WAY TIE)-"YOUR FAR FROM SON (SUN) LIKE MARS" "MY BARS UNLIMITED LIKE A PHONE PLAN" "I MAKE YOU VISUALIZE MY MUSIC, SO I CALL IT (EYE)ITUNES" The first thing we learn from this track is that people from New Orleans are "real". This is a great track and great production. The track is a straight club banger and has great video potential.
JAY,50 AND WEEZY-LYRICS-TWO SPOONS AND A BOWL BEAT-4 EARS FAVORITE BAR-"MONEY DON'T MATTER HERE, BECAUSE I'M RICH WITH IDEAS" This is Dee-1's break out track. It has a great message and actually shows his compassion to hip hop and his community. Many may think this is a diss song, but it's a message in love. Cuzin Mike gives a funky groove on this political movement by Dee-1.
UNCLE TOM-LYRICS-2 SPOONS AND A BOWL BEAT-4 BARS FAVORITE BAR-"SO WHAT I'M LIGHT SKINNED, I'M ENLIGHTENING" Dee-1 once again follows the vein and continues with thought provoking tracks like "Uncle Tom". This track goes in to address inner-racism. Flight School does a great job on the track and this song will bring up many discussions in the future.
RIDING BY MYSELF(FEATURING MURS AND SYREETA NEAL)-LYRICS-2 SPOONS AND A BOWL BEAT-4 EARS FAVORITE BAR-"CASH IN MY BACK POCKET, I'M SITTING ON DOUGH" Dee-1 just gave the world the new ride anthem. This is going to make a great summer jam. Muhammed Ayers made a beautiful track as Syreeta Neal puts the icing on the cake. The guest appearance of Murs adds flavor to this hot track. A video should be in this track's future.
THE GARDEN OF EDEN(FEATURING KENNEDI RAYNE)-LYRICS-2 SPOONS AND A BOWL BEAT-4 EARS FAVORITE BAR-"TWO TO THE ANKLES NOW HE LOOKS LIKE HE PLAYS FOR THE RED SOX" Dee-1 paints a vivid picture on "The Garden of Eden". Rockaway Prod gives a great canvas for Dee-1 to paint on and Dee-1 gives us a gripping story that would chill anyone's spine.
I'M ON IT(FEATURING SHAMARR ALLEN)-LYRICS-2 SPOONS AND A BOWL BEAT-4 EARS FAVORITE BAR:"THIS IS THE ANTHEM FOR THOSE HUNGER PAINS" Dee-1 gives us a street track on "I'm on it". Dee-1 lets people know that he made up his own blueprint and learned from the old heads on this track. Shamarr Allen does a great hook and produces a nice track (let me hear those horns lol).
BLUE-LYRICS-2 SPOONS AND A BOWL BEAT-4 EARS FAVORITE BAR"I WOULD LIKE TO GET A ORDER OF SUBSTANCE AND ADD SOME SKILLS WITH THAT" Dee-1 sounds like a vet on "Blue". 5Th child produces a emotional track that plays out like a movie and Dee-1 helps us see the "big picture".
THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY(FEATURING MANNIE FRESH)-LYRICS-2 SPOONS AND A BOWL BEAT-4 EARS FAVORITE BAR-"I MADE LOVE TO HER BRAIN THE MOST" Dee-1 speaks on behalf of many good men out there on "The one that Got away". Mannie Fresh adds flavor to the track using the Carl Thomas "I wish" sample. Mannie's ad libs make the song (lol)!
STRANGER-LYRICS-2 SPOONS AND A BOWL BEAT-4 EARS FAVORITE BAR-"NOBODY LOVES ME, SO I DON'T LOVE NOBODY" This is one of the most powerful song on the project. The angle Dee-1 takes in "stranger" is a reality check within our own lives and our society. Bass Heavy's sample within the chorus really gives the track a edge. This song will leave you speechless.
BYE TO THE BROKE DAYS-LYRICS-2 BOWLS AND A BOWL BEAT-3 EARS FAVORITE BAR-"I NEED TO GO TO ZALES, BUT I'M WAITING FOR A SALE" This is the middle class anthem. Everyone has gone through one of the examples Dee-1 gives on "Bye to the broke days". Bass Heavy gives us a playful track, which makes us forget how sad being broke is (lol).
THE DOG IN ME-LYRICS-2 SPOONS AND A BOWL BEAT- EARS FAVORITE BAR-"IT'S JUST THE DOG IN ME" This is the most creative track on the project. Dee-1 reminds us of how dope DMX was in his prime. Even Rockaway Prod produces a track that is DMXish. I promise you will put this track on repeat to get all the angles and views on this track.
GREAT(FEATURING MICKEY FACTZ)-LYRICS-2 SPOONS AND A BOWL BEAT-4 EARS FAVORITE BAR-"HEAT ROCK OFF THE PAPER CALL IT SHEET ROCK" Dee-1 and Mickey Factz do great on "Great". Dee-1's second verse is a nice look into how easy it can be "good at making great lies". Rockaway Prod does it again with a banger.
NUMB-LYRICS-2 SPOONS AND A BOWL BEAT-4 EARS FAVORITE BAR-"REST IN PEACE SHIRTS ARE THE NEW FASHION STATEMENT" Dee-1 preaches a powerful sermon on "Numb". Honestly, every bar on this track is powerful. This song is a hip hop quotable. Steve-O's beat is simple, but gets the point across.Once again, he gives you a track that leaves you speechless and convicts you into doing better in life.
ARMAGEDDON(MAC FEATURING DEE-1)LYRICS-2 SPOONS AND A BOWL BEAT-4 EARS FAVORITE BAR-"THOUGH ENEMIES TAKE SHOTS LIKE A FRATERNITY PARTY" Dee-1 holds his own on this feature with Mac. It is great hearing Mac-that second verse is classic Mac-but Dee-1 is not over shined. Oscar Wild gives a real N.O. production and draws you in from the beginning.
KEEP IT MOVIN-LYRICS-2 SPOONS AND A BOWL BEAT-4 EARS FAVORITE BAR-"WITH SO MUCH TRAFFIC IN THE INDUSTRY IT'S KIND OF HARD ON THE ROAD FOR A DRIVER LIKE ME" This track is equal to "The Dog in Me" as far as being the most creative. The analogy of life through driving is outstanding. DJ RJD2 gives one of the best productions on the project. Not only is this track a "repeat offender", but would be a great video.
WRITER'S BLOCK-LYRICS-2 SPOONS AND A BOWL BEAT-4 EARS FAVORITE BAR-"HOW DO YOU KNOW HOW I USED TO BE?" Dee-1 ends the project as he started it-giving one of the greatest songs ever given to hip hop. This whole song is a quotable. 5Th Child gives a excellent track to end the album on. The "breakdown" of the fans is so original and will leave you speechless. Great "repeat offender"-just to hear the math (lol).
Overall, this project is a classic and earns my highest rating of TWO SPOONS AND A BOWL-BECAUSE THIS IS TRULY A CLASSIC IN THE MAKING!Even though it's hard to pick favorites-my three favorite tracks would be blue, keep it movin and writers block. Dee-1 brings all the elements of hip hop-lyrics, storytelling, emotion, party, street, political and any other element you can think of dealing with making great music. His guest appearances were picked well and held his own with all of them. His production is 4 EARS. No one can say they couldn't find at least 10 beats on the project that they couldn't vibe to. This project made me fall in love with hip hop again. To hear more from Dee-1, check him out at Dee-1music.com. So, what are your thoughts? Let me know. After hearing this project, do you feel that Dee-1 has the best material so far this year? Is he bringing hip hop back? Write back and let me know. Spread this to your family, friends and enemies. Spread the Soup!
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