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 PRETTY SOLID Aug 06, 2009
THIS ALBUM WAS SICK...I'M FROM THE BAY AND THERE WAS ATLEAST 3 SONGS ON HERE THAT THE RADIO PLAYED OUT, AND THEY WEREN'T EVEN THE BEST SONGS ON HERE. THAT SAYS ALOT....THIS ALBUM WAS FULL OF STREET BANGERS, HYPHY MUSIC, CLUB JUMPERS, A COUPLE OF SOULFUL NUMBERS AND THE REST WAS PRETTY MUCH COMMERCIAL CRAP. BUT THIS IS BY FAR E-40'S BEST WORK TO DATE. HE FOUND THE LINK BETWEEN UNDERGROUNGD AND MAINSTREAM..HE MANAGED TO KEEP HIS HARDCORE FANS QUENCHED AND GAVE SOMETHING NEW FOR THE RADIO TO PLAY AS WELL
LITTLE different than past works. But still good.Loose the Commie Hat. Mar 14, 2009
Good CD, More Scrilla, more Yapers and ya' know. 40 from the Yay is still doing 'it. Tell me when to go(Hyphy) , You and Dat, Muscle Cars,I'm Da Man,
Gooda,Yay Area, And a real good one : Happy to be here.
Pick it up.He's one of the only good rappers left.
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"5, 10 15, 20 (Gouda!), 25, 30, 35, 40 (Chalupa!)" (Rating: 8 out of 10- -4.0 stars) Nov 17, 2008
Bay Area's E-40 has been in the music scene since the early 90's striking a deal with Jive Records, and putting his family members, The Click, on with him. Having numerous albums under his belt, mainly In a Major Way, you know that he can squeeze out good albums whenever he puts his mind to the process. In 2006, he gives us his latest album My Ghetto Report Card, signing with Lil' Jon's BME Records (Warner Brothers/WEA). Now when I first heard that E-40 was making this album here in Atlanta, I immediately wrote this album off and didn't give it a chance, because I thought to myself "Oh no, here comes another Bay Area artist trying to get with the ATL (like a certain bald headed rapper who moved here back in '95 and has bordered awful $hortly after). So about two and a half years later, I finally decide to order this album, giving it a full listen. How does it stack up?
Call Earl Stephens an innovator on the hyphy movement in the Bay Area. The album has bass pumping production, and 40 actually spits good rhymes, proving that he's "A vet, not an amateur" said on the album's opening track "Yay Area". That track is kinda cool, because in the background is a repeated sample from Digable Planets' Ish saying "We be to rap, what key be to lock". The album's lead single "Tell Me When To Go" is another surprisingly good single with Keak da Sneak, as 40 says the popular phrase "Ghost ride the whip!". "Go Hard or Go Home" featuring Federation is one of the best tracks, because 40 turns a simple hook to a great song. "Gouda" featuring B-Legit is another great track. Later on is the upbeat "They Might Be Taping", where 40's fast delivery flow shows here. Other tracks worth mentioning enough to standout were the second single "U and Dat" featuring Chris Brown, and Kandi Girl, as well as the final track "Happy To Be Here". Many guests don't disappoint, such as Juelz Santana, and UGK (RIP Pimp C) on "White Gurl", and "She Said She Love Me" with UGK and 8-Ball.
Songs that aren't that good are "Do Ya Head Like This" with a weak uncreative hook. Mike Jones' guest appearance doesn't so well on "I'm Da Ma".
Overall, 40's latest album is excellent. The hyphy production and the great lyrics really proves that 40 ain't nothing new to the game. If you like that kind of style from the Bay Area, this is a must have for you. This is one I can enjoy many times, and has kept in rotation since I purchased it, this is highly recommended for any fan. Peace.
Lyrics: A-
Production: A-
Guest Appearances: B
Musical Vibes: A-
Top 5 Tracks:
1. Gouda (featuring B-Legit)
2. Go Hard Or Go Home (featuring Federation)
3. Yay Area
4. Tell Me When To Go (featuring Keak da Sneak)
5. They Might Be Taping
Honorable Mention:
1. U and Dat (featuring Chris Brown and Kandi Girl)
2. Happy To Be Here (featuring Bosko and D.D. Artis)
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
E-40 IS COOL Jul 15, 2007
I think his name is E-40 because he likes to eat and drink 40 ounce bottles of beer. My son really likes this album. He loves E-40 and buys all of his albums. E-40 is funny, creative, and has a language that is all his own. He makes up funny words and phrases. This is great if you like rap music. This rapper is so original and stands out as an individual and I think that makes him so cool. He does it his way and that is the best way for sure.
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Not quite Dumb yet. Apr 25, 2007
E-40 is typically known as one of the West Coast's true rap legends. Having made tracks with virtually every West Coast rapper to ever achieve any sort of mainstream, E-40 was an underground sensation best known for his guest appearances on more successful rappers' records, and his unique slang; something that has, for the most part, been the fundamental foundation for the Hyphy movement. He never received his share of commercial success though; so he hooked up with often-maligned producer, Lil Jon, and released My Ghetto Report Card last year.
I didn't check out My Ghetto Report Card until this year. All the horrible reviews it received advised me to stay away from 40's newest effort. The first single(Tell Me When To Go) was pretty hot, but I thought an album full of similar tracks would be an experience I didn't want to journey down. Bored, and looking for something new to check out, I picked up E-40's Ghetto Report Card recently, and was pleasently surprised.
Tell Me When To Go is still a hot single, but definitely not the best cut on the album. In my opinion, that honor would go to the UGK and Juelz Santana assisted "White Gurl." While the recent overexposure of the 'white girl' slang had lead to numerous commercial emcees releasing tracks under this banner(Jeezy's USDA clique, Cam'ron), this is definitely the best of the bunch. Juelz Santana shows why he's one of New York's most promising young emcees, delivering a verse that makes great use of his unique wordplay. UGK really take this track to the next level, though; as usual, Bun B delivers a showstealing verse that rundowns the entire concept of the track without ever mentioning it by name. Pimp C's is less subtle, but his charisma makes his verse another highlight in this great posse cut.
Gouda is a great track that samples the Psycho theme song. While the track is far from horrorcore, the premise works well for another tight Hyphy track, and the two guests on the track(B-Legit and Stressmatic) both show some great promise. Sick Wit It II, featuring Turf-Talk(the creator of Part I) is another stunning Hyphy track, featuring some hot verses from 40. The intro to the album, Yay Area, is also a very innovative track that uses a Digable Planets sample throughout the entire song, creating the background for the track itself.
Rick Rock tracks like They Might Be Taping are only the icing on the top of this Hyphy cake. I know a lot of people are dissapointed with the new 40, but I'm personally a fan of this new side. While not every track on this album is an undisputed winner, My Ghetto Report Card still reigns as a top-notch album that was unfairly criticized last year. It's recommended for the collection.
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