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Royce Da 5'9'' - "Rock City"

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KVB:
I purchased this album yesterday... I heard the this album had been delayed for a long time, when I saw it on the store shelf I picked it up instantly... here is a review:


Royce Da 5'9'' - "Rock City"


1 - It's Tuesday (Intro)

Royce is just speaking/rapping calmly... kinda similar to Nas' intro on Stilmatic... over a good beat with some cool strings, it sounds good... 3.5/5


2 - Rock City f/ Eminem

I believe this was Royce's first single, and it's dope... Royce talks about his hometown, Eminem is on the chrous and on adlibs.. dope shit... 4.5/5


3 - Get'cha Paper f/ Tre' Little

Good lyrical display by Royce... however, D-Elite member Tre' Little unquestionably wins the prize for Gayest Hook of the Year...  but otherwise, this is a great song.... 4/5


4 - We Live (Danger)

I ain't feelin' this shit... Royce's lyrics are cool, but overall this song doesn't appeal to me at all.. average... 3/5


5 - You Can't Touch Me

Trackmaters produced, and even though I dislike Trackmasters, I actually like this beat... plus Royce spits some truly DOPE lyrics on here... disses the Source magazine lol... tight shit... one of the best on the album... 4.5/5


6 - Let's Go (f/ Twista)

Chicago MC Twista is uncredited on this one... but IMO, this is the worst song on this album.. the beat is terrible... honestly, this is straight up wack... 2/5


7 - D-Elite Part 1

Royce introduces the world to his "D-Elite" clique... decent track... this is really only an interlude though (1:38)... 3/5


8 - D-Elite Part 2 f/ D-Elite

Good beat provided by The Alchemist... and all D-Elite members get a shot on here... not everyone are as talented as Royce is though... really only an average track... 3/5


9 - She's The One f/ Tre' Little

Half-assed bullshit... and I don't need ANOTHER gay hook by Tre' Little... below-par material.... 2.5/5


10 - Boom

This is the definite highlight of the album...Royce flows with such unbelieveable charisma and energy over a DOPE Primo beat... (undoubtedly the best instrumental on the album), it's the best track on this LP, and it's gonna get.... 5/5


11 - What Would You Do

Some beautifully orchestrated strings on this track... also, I'm really feelin' Royce's flow/delivery on this one... ILL shit... 4.5/5


12 - Who Am I

Good beat, but Royce could have worked more on his lyrics on this track... average... 3/5


13 - Life f/ Amerie

I love this track... the beat is excellent, and the hook sung by Amerie is beautiful and touching, Royce reflects on life on this song, dedicated this his son... Royce just showcases his versatile MC skills here... 4.5/5


14 - My Friend (Bonus Track)

Produced by DJ Premier, my favorite producer. At first I wasn't feeling the beat, but it grew on me, and now I like this song... above average... 3.5/5


Conclusion
I got a disappointing feeling of an incomplete album after I had listened through this LP... Royce should really have worked more on it... but then again, these songs had been available on the Internet for a long time, and I guess Game just wanted to get the album out there in a rush... conclusion, above average album... 7/10


Peace

Maestro Minded:
if infinite is hitting this:

i got your cash and i buyed the cd 2day...

ima send it to you first thing tomorrow

KVB:

--- Quote ---=- link=board=albumreview;num=1020240820;start=0#1 date=05/01/02 at 15:49:02]if infinite is hitting this:

i got your cash and i buyed the cd 2day...

ima send it to you first thing tomorrow
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Did you listen to it ? If yes, did you like the album?
Holla, 1

Smooth:
Nice review KVB... i agree with what you said about the beat on the Twista track... WACK!...

Peace

Maestro Minded:

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Did you listen to it ? If yes, did you like the album?
Holla, 1
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i havent even tuched the cd.. ima just send it as it is...

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