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2Pac - Better Dayz
_That_Cracka_J:
2Pac – Better Dayz
Disc 1:
1. Intro
2. Still ballin’…Fast pace, hard hitting beat. Pac lays down the first and last verses. They’re short, but tight. Trick Daddy raps over the second verse and comes off sounding very good. 4/5
3. When we ride on our enemies…Pac’s vocals have been slowed considerably from the original version of this track. The production is still tight though. Powerful delivery. 4/5
4. Changed man…Nice production, which fits lyrical content well. The hook is decent, except when Jazze Pha gets high-pitched. T.I.’s verse is nothing spectacluar. 4/5
5. Fuck ‘em all…Raw lyrics from Pac with threats thrown out at Biggie. The chorus has an old school feel to it. Outlawz verses are average. 3.5/5
6. Never be peace…This beat doesn’t fit the content and flow of Pac’s lyrics very well. The production seems to water down the message. Storm’s verse was taken out for E.D.I.’s and Kastro’s vocals. 3/5
7. Mama’s just a little girl…A classic 2Pac song with a message. Smooth production sounds like it could be very close to the original version. Quiet hook by Kimmy Hill is perfect. 4/5
8. Street fame…Production is too repetitve here. 2Pac’s verses just don’t have the same power with this remix. 3.5/5
9. Whatcha gonna do…This production sounds way too “down south” for 2Pac’s flow. His lyrics are still tight, but they don’t go with this beat. Kastro and Young Noble sound pretty good on this track. 3/5
10. Fair exchange…Pac comes with another one of his “fuck songs”. Tight lyrics, but the production is bland and repetitive. The original chorus was a lot better than Jazze Pha’s. 3.5/5
11. Late night…From the Chronic 2000 compilation. Tight, unique beat from DJ Quik. Pac and the Outlawz come tight. 4.5/5
12. Ghetto star…Tight beat, although the original was hella better. Hard ass Pac verses. Nutso lays down some good vocals. 4/5
13. Thugz mansion (Acoustic)…This should have been left off of the album entirely. The guitar strings do not match the vocals whatsoever. Nas has a tight verse, which would have sounded great on a real beat. 1/5
Disc 2:
1. My block remix…Frank Nitty did a great job on remixing this track. It sounds like a genuine 2Pac track. The added hook is a nice addition. 4/5
2. Thugz mansion…Smooth production; very fitting to delivery and content. Pac lays down some great lyrics with a positive message. Anthony Hamilton sounds great on the hook. 4.5/5
3. Never call U bitch again…Great production. Lyrics show a softer side of 2Pac. Tyrese sounds great on the hook. 4/5
4. Better dayz…This sounds like it was kept original. Great delivery and flow. Another overall positive vibe. Simple, but effective chorus. 4.5/5
5. U can call…Jazze Pha did an A+ job on production for this track. Pac sounds great on this one. Dope chorus. 4/5
6. Military minds…This beat is bland. The original made the lyrics stand out much better. Still a dope flow from Pac, Buckshot and CoCo Brothers. 3/5
7. Fame…This beat fits the song too well for it to be anything but original production. Pac only has one verse, which is ashame because he sounds so good. He sings the hook with a great singing voice. Outlawz finish up decently. 4/5
8. Fair xchange…The production is too “hip-pop” for Pac vocals. This remix should have been left off the album. 1.5/5
9. Catchin’ feelings…Production is boring and bland. Pac’s vocals still come through powerful, but the original was better. Outlaws appear for average sounding verses. 3/5
10. There U go…Dope, slow flow from Pac. Nice production. Big Syke and the Outlawz appear and Pac finishes up with an outro interlude to the song. Jazze Pha sounds good on the hook. Too bad there’s only one verse from 2Pac. 4/5
11. This life I lead…The production of the original version kills this one. Tight Pac vocals, especially on the hook. Outlawz finish up the track with their typical flow. 3/5
12. Who do U belive in…The second song from the Chronic 2000 compilation. Great overall song. A+ hook and lyrics. 4.5/5
13. They don’t give a fuck about us…Great head noddin’ production. Pac’s vocals sound dope on the two verses he rides. Outlaws sound good as well. Pac puts down a hella tight and catchy hook. 5/5
14. Outro
OVERALL…3.75/5
This would have been a hella dope album if the majority of these songs were kept in the original condition in which they were recorded. 2Pac always comes tight lyrically, but some of the production ruins this. Although, some remixed tracks don’t sound bad at all. It would be nice to hear some other guest artists besides the Outlawz. Remixes and already-released-tracks could have been left out for other unreleased tracks. Still, there’s some great songs scattered throughout this release.
js83:
great cd...one of the best this year...in ma opinion..
Disc 1:
1. Intro
2. Still ballin 3.5/5
3. When we ride on our enemies 4/5
4. Changed man 4/5
5. Fuck ‘em all 4/5
6. Never be peace 3/5
7. Mama’s just a little girl 5/5
8. Street fame 4/5
9. Whatcha gonna do 3/5
10. Fair exchange 4/5
11. Late night 5/5
12. Ghetto star 4/5
13. Thugz mansion 3.5/5
Disc 2:
1. My block remix 5/5
2. Thugz mansion 5/5
3. Never call U bitch again 5/5
4. Better dayz 5/5
5. U can call 4/5
6. Military minds 3.5/5
7. Fame 4/5
8. Fair xchange 2/5
9. Catchin’ feelings 4/5
10. There U go 4/5
11. This life I lead 3/5
12. Who do U belive in 5/5
13. They don’t give a fuck about us 5/5
On The Edge of Insanity:
Damn how can u give the acoustic of Thugz Mansion only 1/5. When I first heard it they did sound a bit weird without a beat, but that guitar has grown on me loads, and now when I listen to it Pac and Nas flow perfectly with it. For me the deepest track of the year.
Pillow:
I dont feel like reviewing tha whole album but it was off tha hook. to many ppl hating on this one, shit was tite.
EM28:
--- Quote from: ~Blanket~ on December 22, 2002, 10:09:25 PM ---I dont feel like reviewing tha whole album but it was off tha hook. to many ppl hating on this one, shit was tite.
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