Eat Or Die

Ras Kass | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 19, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Rbc Records
• ASIN: B000I2IQSI
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #194,390 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Deja-vu, October 14, 2006

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Jimmy Garcia (SLC, UT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eat Or Die (Audio CD)

As a long time fan of Ras I was very excited to check his new album. After listening to the LP it seems that Ras is still stuck in his 2nd LP glitch. Meaning, this record sounds just like a modern day version of his softmore release. You still can expect solid production (even more variety then before) and great lyrics, just not anything mind-blowing. I expected to hear some concept material or thought-provoking songs, what I got was just a luke warm attempt. I set a bar for him awhile back, I know he's capable of making a CLASSIC record again I just hope next time around he can deliver. 3.5 stars! Peace

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars 3 1/2 stars, Continue to eat so you won't die!, March 28, 2008

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Mikeisha Best (Mitchellville, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eat Or Die (Audio CD)

I really enjoy rap music and I am willing to give all rappers a chance, even those who aren't popular like Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg and Ludacris. When I got my first dose of John "Ras Kass" Austin, I was truly impressed. He has a unique and amazing way of delivering a song, giving plenty of energy and just as much sass and attitude throughout. I have heard quite a few of his songs, but never had the pleasure of listening to a complete album. "Eat or Die" is the first Ras Kass album I listened to and once again, I am in awe. Each song on this album is good, but some are better than others. As a unit, though, this album is cohesive and consistent.

21 tracks and 1.2 hours; this is quite a long album, but who doesn't respect an artist who gives their listener their moneys worth? And, as stated previously, there is consistency so you won't be bored for a moment. There is a guest on almost every track, and I am not familiar with who most of them are, but I assume that they are apart of his crew, Re-Up. For the most part, they did well and added flavor to the album, but they don't hold a candle to Ras. "All Day" is easily the best song on the album. This song really stands out, especially because of the line "Life's a bi***, but the sex is good." I listen to this song a lot. The production is great and so is the hook. Also worth mentioning are "K.O.T.W", "Medusa" and "Fed Up." Ras poured his heart out in "Fed Up." "Medusa" is about a girl Ras was dating who began cheating on him with his friend (If this song is true, he lets the woman have it on this song!)

This album is very good; it would be a compliment to any music collection. Ras is such a gifted artist and I really want to show him love. I hope he gets the exposure that he is rightfully due.

Mikeisha's Top 5

1. "Fed Up"
2. "Capital P"
3. "All Day"
4. "Get In"
5. "Better"

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 stars from Ras, February 26, 2008

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G$ "Z-Wad" (B-More, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eat Or Die (Audio CD)

Ras is back with his 3rd album in about a year since he was released from prison. No doubt he is one of the all-time greats on the Mic. His first 2 album were average, then he layed low for a bit and finally released his "Re-Up Compilation" which was good, but Ras was only on half the songs. Then he went to jail came out and finally released the albums we know he can with the very tight "Institutionalized" and "Revenge of the Spit", but this one was a little disappointing and yet another average release from a well about average MC. Like a few other of his albums and many of his Horseman group member Canibus', their lyrics are too good for the average beats they always seem to get. Of the 19 songs on here, only about 8 are good, the other 11 are average. Guests are on about half the songs. Production is handled by Da Riffs, Alchemist, J Gambit, DP, Large Money, DJ Static, Cello, Bradway, Chuck Beats and Twinz. I'd probably pass this one up unless you're a huge fan.

#2 - 8
#3 - 8.5 (nice beat)
#4 - 7.5
#5 - 6.5
#6 - 7.5 (f/ Khao)
#7 - 8.5 (f/ Joell Ortiz)
#8 - 8.5 (f/ Jay 211)
#9 - 7.5 (f/ Southwest & Trae)
#10 - 7 (f/ Da Ranjahz)
#11 - 7.5
#13 - 7
#14 - 8.5 (f/ Mobb Deep)
#15 - 7 (f/ Name Brand)
#16 - 8.5 (f/ 40 Glocc & Spide Loc -- nice beat)
#17 - 8 (f/ TQ)
#18 - 8.5 (f/ Lloyd Banks)
#19 - 7 (rapping don't start til bout 2 minutes into song)
#20 - 7 (f/ FLH)
#21 - 7.5

John Austin -- Watts, CA
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