Customer Reviews

Eat Or Die

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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

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"

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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The most under-rated under-sold under-promoted rapper came extremely hard on this release. I've still been listening to Rassassination and this one comes very close to that classic. If you're a Ras Kass fan or if you love original metaphors and lyrics, you gotta get this one.

Ras Kass solidifies his position as King of the West with his latest work, Eat or Die. Ras clearly addresses the concerns questionable production on past albums. Lyrically, he is without question hip hop's top five; but matching his first class ryhmes with the proper beats has been an issue for some hip hop fans. However, Eat or Die, appears to have addressed those concerns. This album is definitely a hip hop classic.

Anthony Gibson

If you are a Ras Kass fan, buy this album, it won't disappoint. It definitely has some bad songs, but mostly good ones. Homey, Lover, Friend is wack and songs like Transferred and Medusa weren't good enough for me to listen to more than a couple times. I love the intro and bridge into Eat or Die; classic Rassy. Track 3 is great too, along with Better and the Alchemist produced track, also Fed Up is very good and starts with a hilarious Dave Chapelle joke that I believe is from his movie or stand up. All in all, the beats are good or solid enough for Ras Kass to make them good songs just by his lyrics. His lyrics are good as always, but not his best, so as a result this is not my favorite album of his. Still, this album is better than most new rap albums out there.

Its not his best album, but its a great great album, this album had everything it takes to please my mind, the production was exceptional on this album, he brings that classic Rassy out again, he rips everything.. i dont know what to say about the album.. this is diffenetly a album for every Ras Kass fan..

there was like 2 not so good songs on the album, that i disliked.. 4,5 / 5.. but you cant give that.. so im'a give it 5/5

Ras kass's "eat or die" shoulde been better as a huge fan of his other cds i felt that eat or die didnt live up to his ability to spit like he used to but he still can spit some fire just not like before and thats too bad. Still Ras's eod is better then stuff thats out now. I recommend