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I'm a Hustla (Clean)

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Philly's own Cassidy (Barry Reese) returns with his second album "I'm a Hustla" (2005). Unfortunately he won't be out and about celebrating the release of this album as he got locked down over a week ago and is being charged with homicide, conspiracy and weapons violations. Cassidy's lawyer stated these allegations are not true, and evidence will show he was not involved. I hope this is the case.

Cassidy begins his album with "The Problem vs The Hustla", he takes on two personalities and battles himself, in what is a unique track and a good way to start the album. Cassidy then rips up "I'm a Hustla" sampling Jay-Z vocals (Dirt Off Your Shoulder) love this cut. Next up are two impressive street banger's "On The Grind" and "Crack". The single "B-Boy Stance" follows, more of a club track that I am not really feeling. Cassidy gets back to his hustling with "A.M. to P.M.", lines like "Hop out the bronco and O.J. him" are memorable. The album's first guest appearances come from Nas and Quan who hook up with Cassidy for the smooth "Can't Fade Me", Quan provides a first class chorus, and all three rhyme well. Cassidy then switches things up dropping five tracks for/about the ladies and partying. While there not bad, they don't grab my attention, seen this formula to many times before. Things pick up when Cassidy collabs with two more of Rap's relatively young guns Lil Wayne & Fabolous on "Six Minutes of Death". Cassidy then takes some time aside and enlists Dr. Daniel for "The Message", a track about the challenges of being black, racial and Hip-Hop profiling, incarceration, segregation, and the million man march- Cass and Dr. Daniel kick some knowledge on the albums most conscious track. Mary J Blige is an R & B legend, and the remix to "I'm a Hustla" is off the hook, Blige's singing and chorus enhance an already great track. Cassidy provides an entertaining release with "I'm a Hustla", a must have for his fans and an album I recommend checking out.

This is a good Hip Hop album that should be bought. This album is better then his first joint. This may even be in the Top 20 this year the last one was decent but did not have the tracks of this. There are some good battle rhymes on here. It is nothing spectacular but it is pretty good CD for 2005. Check it out now because if you like Beanie Sigel are Freeway you will probally like this album.

Cassidy holds it down, no doubt. Definitly one of the best albums of the year and better than Cassidy's first album, Split-Personality. That album was too commercial and he went overdose on his focus on the ladies when hes an obvious hustla on tha mic. On I'm A Hustla he keeps it gangsta and shows the rap world what they didnt get a chance to see in his debut album.

Cassidy keeps the street up on tracks like, "A.M. to the P.M." and "On the Grind". The only downfall is on "6 minutes". This song is one of the best on the CD no doubt, but it seems like its, "Lil Wayne & Fabolous (featuring Cassidy)". He simply gets out shined lycally and doesnt have the lyrical impact that is shown by Fabolous and especially Lil Wayne. Same thing goes for "Can't Fade Me", Nas and Quon hold down the song and completly take over.

Cassidy still holds it down for the ladies without the overdose love of tracks. "So Long" is a good song and Cassidy gets the assistance of Moshanda and Wu-Tang Clan's Raekwon. And of course Cassidy had to add the "I'm A Hustla" remix featuring Mary J. Blige. The extended use of the Jay-Z samples is genius and one of my favourite songs produced by Swizz Beatz.

Another flaw in the album is that he did not put the underground banger, "State Your Name" featuring Lil Flip and The Game (probably 'cause he dint want to get outshined again and barely holds his own)

Overall, the ablum is hot and Hip Hop heads should definitly copp it. Support the sales and help Cassidy with his hustla. NOT GUILTY ya'll.

Swizz Beatz has to retire. His beats are so whack and its the same crap everytime. His days are over. (I hope he doesn't ruin DMX's new album) However, Cassidy has proven to the critics that a battle rapper can put out a solid album. He really shines on the freestyle, track number one. If his album were more like this with fewer love songs, i would of gave the battle mc out of Philly 5 stars, despite swizz beatz's being the executive producer. Definitely will be in my car for the rest of the summer. Too bad he's in jail for murder.

A little over a year after his poorly released debut, Cassidy returns with "I'm a Hustla." With the title track being the first single and sampling Jay-Z, Cass got lots of radio spins yet again. On this album he vows to show he's street side and forget about all those radio friendly tracks that filled his last album. Will Cass live up to his word or go 0-2 with another wack album?

1. The Problem vs. The Hustla - 4.5/5

2. I'm a Hustla - 5/5

3. On the Grind - 4.5/5

4. C**** - 4/5

5. B-Boy Stance - 4.5/5

6. A.M. to P.M. - 4.5/5

7. Can't Fade Me (Featuring Nas & Quan) - 4/5

8. Kick It With You (Featuring Mario) - 4.5/5

9. C-Bonics - 4.5/5

10. Bellybutton - 4.5/5

11. Get Em (Featuring Swizz Beatz) - 4.5/5

12. So Long (Featuring Mashonda & Raekwon) - 4/5

13. 6 Minutes (Featuring Lil Wayne & Fabolous) - 4.5/5

14. The Message - Minute & a Half Intro - 3.5/5

15. I'm a Hustla [Remix] [Bonus Track] (Featuring Mary J. Blige) - 5/5

Overall:

66/75

4.5 Stars

Wow this album is very impressive! Cassidy kills every track and even the few ladies tracks are good. He definitely proves he got skills with this album. Check it out for sure if you like street rap mixed with some commercial appeal.

This album is close to a 5/5 but a couple of poor tracks lower it to a 4. Cassidy is not the best mc or lyricist, but hooked up with Swiss Beatz to make a good production with very good beats on this album. "I'm A Hustla", the first single, brought instant attention towards this album which was well deserved. There are a few good calaberations here as well. Overall this was a better output than Cassidy's debut.

top tracks:
1-a.m. to p.m.
2-6 minutes of death (f. lil' wayne & fabolous)
3-kick it wit' you (f. mario)
4-c-bonics
5-on the grind

When Split Personality came out most people thought it was a wrap for Cassidy. Pop rap fans even slammed that album. 2 years later Cassidy returnes with Im A Hustla and improvement is shown. The album starts off with The Problem VS The Hustla where Cassidy disses the pants off himself(no, really). On The Grind, Im A Hustla(first single), Crack, B-Boy Stance(second single) and Get Em are tracks that show what Cassidy should have been doing with his first album. Straight Spittin. Cant Fade Me feat Nas and Quan is dope, laid back collabo. 6 Minutes(feat Fabolous and Lil Wayne) is good even though I didnt like the way Cassidy started out his rhyme on that track. The Message is an earnest attempt at a song of substance and Im A Hustla remix(feat Mary J Blige) is noteable. There are songs that stink though. C-Bonics is hot garbage. A.M To P.M. is just as bad and Kick It With You feat Mario is kind of lame. Other than that this album is pretty good. Its a good thing he put effort into this one because you dont have many chances in this game before you are rendered irrelevant. I would reccommend this album over Split Personality anyday. Standout Tracks:THE PROBLEM VS. THE HUSTLA, IM A HUSTLA, ON THE GRIND, B-BOY STANCE, CANT FADE ME, GET EM, 6 MINUTES, THE MESSAGE and IM A HUSTLA REMIX.

yo cassidy is a great rapper no dout/ i wanna hear all of dem.

i heard one agianst freeway

it was somthing like this.
im a hustler you know im da best
you alway's get pissed on like a pergantcy test


he also said
sumthin sumething cheat
i like the beef .mess wit cass he''ll get the double pipe to eat i like to beef.
still like nyquel .put you right to sleep/ illl break your angles if i like yah sneaks /
and if you having trouble wit metaphrs.well i can help yah.
have dimes on your mind the size of alqaselser
i can see tha past
to see da cash
i throw ounces of freezer bags
to keep my pockets fat like trina ass
if the price is bagg it. the ass you askin
gettin powdered every hour like daiper raishes
and that was for all you punks in da rap business
keep my names outta yah mouth b4 u get smacked in

yah n*gga aint messin wit cass

Wow, this cd is amazing. The overall cd is just great, the songs, the featuring artist, and Cassidy. The songs I'm A Hustla (remix and street mix), On The Grind, So Long and Kick It Wit You are amazing. This cd was totally worth it. If you like rapper Jay-Z, this cd is right up your alley. Get it, its amazing.

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