Bad Azz & Tha Lowlifes

[Okka]

Bad Azz
Money Run
Out Of Bounds/Bayside
Production: Big Hollis

3 Mics

Succes has always been one step ahead of Bad Azz. Expectations were high when Big Snoop introduced him
as a member of his LBC Crew in 1995. But the budget-busting production and high profile cameos of his
previous offerings (1998's "Word On Tha Streetz" and 2001's "Personal Business") left young Bad Azz on the
sidelines. To remedy the problem, Bad Azz made the risky decision to go no-frills on the independently
released "Money Run". The Long Beach native has obviously found some solace in a world without big name
collabos. The sped-up soul samples of "My Street" (which sound eerily like Jay-Z's "This Can't Be Life")
see Bad Azz's humble soliloquy replacing his usual bad boy as he earnestly conveys, "See me, i thank God
that i'm still here chillin with y'all/That i can go up to my grandma's house and chill in the yard.../Look
everybody knows this little mission we on/Is goind to end up one day, but keep it all on the up and up".
However, this is not a kinder, gentler Bad Azz. "N 2gether Now" finds him and 40 Glocc reaching a
comfortable synergy while spitting boastful gangsterisms over a funky streamlined production. At times, a little
more help might've done Bad Azz some good. Although Big Holis, who churns out all of the album's tracks,
is a gifted beatmaker, he fumbles miserably on the B-rate Neptunes jack "Checkin All The Spots". And while
it's good to see Bad Azz venture out, aid from Snoop, Nate or Battlecat migh've injected some needed fire.
That said, Money Run proves that Bad Azz has not wavered too far from the road to succes - Ryan Ford

[Okka]

Bad Azz
Word On Tha Streets
Priority
Production: Ant Banks, DJ Pooh, Gangsta, Priest "Soopafly" Brooks, Kenny McCloud, others

3 Mics

With California slowly creepin back up since the decline of Death Row, Dogg Pound Gangsta and LBC affiliate
Bad Azz manages to add more hope and direction for the future of the West Coast. With his debut, "Word
On Tha Streets", Bad Azz shows that his strength lies in his ability to spin thought-provoking, intense
narratives. The burn from Bad Azz's bang-bang-gangsta boogie begins with Snoop Dogg assisting the funk on
"We Be Puttin It Down". And just when you thought the West Coast couldn't give a fuck less about a free-
style--plaadoow"--he hits us with "A Hold On Hip-Hop", which features vintage performance from The Lady
Of Rage, while "Continued Dedication", marks the solid debut of his crew, The LowLife Gangstas. However,
the album's best moments occur when Bad Azz speaks the "treal". Songs like "This Life Of Mine", featuring
The Outlawz, the uplifting, country/western guitar-dipped "The Last Time" and "Everythan Happens Fo' A
Reason"--arguably the best track on the LP--provide substance to go with the style. But what gives Bad
Azz and advantage over the average reality rap album are his skits. Check out "School Girl", on which a 14-
year-old remorsefully confesses to Bad Azz that she has commited her first 187. Sadly enough, like all too
many hip-hop albums these days, "Word On Tha Streets" contains its share of ailments. The bite from the
"weak production" and "tired subject matter" bugs infects like "Cookin Cookies", "I Ain't Concerned", "Livin It
Up" and the album's lowest point, "The Shit (Why U Fuck With Me)". Although Bad Azz's debut establishes
him as one of the premier upstarts on the West Coast, a re-evaluation of what does and doesn't work would
lock his name on the all-star list. Unlike a myriad of other gangsta rappers, Bad Azz does have something to
say. Let's just hope the world wants to listen - Miguel Burke

[Okka]

Bad Ass
"Puttin It Down"
Priority: DJ Pooh

Those damn Dogg Pound Gangstas are on the loose again and the dog catcher can't do shit about it!
But this time it's not the usual suspects who are casuin' havoc, it's an equally vicious canine upstart named
Bad Ass. This Long Beach-based dues-payer made a little noise a while back as a member of Snoop's LBC
Crew. Now he's joined by the Doggfather on his first solo single, "Puttin It Down". Now if you're wondering
about young Bad Ass holding his own against the Doggfather, don't even trip, homie. Bad Ass has no such
problems: "We keep a money move/Hate while we regulate/And get real papes rich like Bill Gates"While you
make it to the haters hall of fam/We'll be whuppin' Navigators/Winnin' this baller's game". Blessed by the
trunk-in-the-funk sounds of veteran producer DJ Pooh, "Puttin It Down" doest just that. It's the perfect jam
to bump on those lazy off days that you spend dippin' in the streets with your lo-lo, Jeep or Lex.
Once again it's been proven: Dogg Pound Gangstas make the world go' round. - Miguel Burke

[topshotta]

Bad Azz is dope, all his 3 albums been dope. Lowlifes dropped some good verses on "Executive Decision". Looking forward to this release could be good!

[Okka]

Lowlifes dropped some good verses on "Executive Decision". Looking forward to this release could be good!

They were real dope on "Big C-Style Presents 19th Street LBC Compilation", check it out if you ain't heard it yet.

http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?board=4;action=display;threadid=24501

[It's All About 18]

Lowlifes dropped some good verses on "Executive Decision". Looking forward to this release could be good!

They were real dope on "Big C-Style Presents 19th Street LBC Compilation", check it out if you ain't heard it yet.

http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?board=4;action=display;threadid=24501

One of my favorite compilation if you ask me... BTW Straight Outta Cali & Escape from Dearh row are some others great releases by Big C-Style label.

[Okka]

Lowlifes dropped some good verses on "Executive Decision". Looking forward to this release could be good!

They were real dope on "Big C-Style Presents 19th Street LBC Compilation", check it out if you ain't heard it yet.

http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?board=4;action=display;threadid=24501

One of my favorite compilation if you ask me... BTW Straight Outta Cali & Escape from Dearh row are some others great releases by Big C-Style label.

Yeah, and Bad Azz's first album too  I still haven't heard the whole "Escape From Death Row".

[It's All About 18]

Lowlifes dropped some good verses on "Executive Decision". Looking forward to this release could be good!

They were real dope on "Big C-Style Presents 19th Street LBC Compilation", check it out if you ain't heard it yet.

http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?board=4;action=display;threadid=24501

One of my favorite compilation if you ask me... BTW Straight Outta Cali & Escape from Dearh row are some others great releases by Big C-Style label.

Yeah, and Bad Azz's first album too  I still haven't heard the whole "Escape From Death Row".

I'll upload it later this week on the hookup section

[Okka]

Lowlifes dropped some good verses on "Executive Decision". Looking forward to this release could be good!

They were real dope on "Big C-Style Presents 19th Street LBC Compilation", check it out if you ain't heard it yet.

http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?board=4;action=display;threadid=24501

One of my favorite compilation if you ask me... BTW Straight Outta Cali & Escape from Dearh row are some others great releases by Big C-Style label.

Yeah, and Bad Azz's first album too  I still haven't heard the whole "Escape From Death Row".

I'll upload it later this week on the hookup section

Props homie +1

[Bad Dreamz]

I got a lot of trust for this combo. They made sum magnificent shit in the past, I believe they can do it again. As stated above, check out the 19th Street Compilation. Songs like "I Like to Roll", pure West Coast dope.

[Twisted Smoke]

You already know, he's going to drop ''The Leaders Of The New School LP'' with Tha Lowlifes on May. He wrote on myspace that it's going to be under EMI Music distribution. Keep your eyes on it, he bounces back. I think he needs some promotion, could you do an interview with him Nima? I think everybody here is very interested in.

Props on the Info Birdie.

Bad Azz is the SHIT!!! 

[LodiDodi]

Bad Ass
"Puttin It Down"
Priority: DJ Pooh

Those damn Dogg Pound Gangstas are on the loose again and the dog catcher can't do shit about it!
But this time it's not the usual suspects who are casuin' havoc, it's an equally vicious canine upstart named
Bad Ass. This Long Beach-based dues-payer made a little noise a while back as a member of Snoop's LBC
Crew. Now he's joined by the Doggfather on his first solo single, "Puttin It Down". Now if you're wondering
about young Bad Ass holding his own against the Doggfather, don't even trip, homie. Bad Ass has no such
problems: "We keep a money move/Hate while we regulate/And get real papes rich like Bill Gates"While you
make it to the haters hall of fam/We'll be whuppin' Navigators/Winnin' this baller's game". Blessed by the
trunk-in-the-funk sounds of veteran producer DJ Pooh, "Puttin It Down" doest just that. It's the perfect jam
to bump on those lazy off days that you spend dippin' in the streets with your lo-lo, Jeep or Lex.
Once again it's been proven: Dogg Pound Gangstas make the world go' round. - Miguel Burke

even thought its DPG affiliated, I'd put this in the Forgotten West Coast Classics of the 90's thread

http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=170645.0

[kolaboy]

IM STILL LOOKING FOR THE 1st HIT
"G'Z COME OUT AT NIGHT"
CAN ANYONE HOOK ME UP!!!???