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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Yo, Eazy, why you wear your pants like that?, July 30, 2001
This album is a gansta rap masterpiece from start to finish. And it's still underground; Eazy never got the respect he deserved, and this album is no exception. No doubt the long, somewhat idiosyncratic title had something to do with that, but I assure you that every track on this disc is money. Eazy-E, as everybody knows, was slammed pretty hard on Dr Dre's "Chronic" album, which, as everybody also knows, is ironic, since Dre is basically a poser, and E is the "real deal Holyfield". Eazy decided to set the record straight, and this album is the result. It is awesome. The beats are like nothing you've ever heard; they're way beyond anything Eazy ever put together before or afterwards. They're tight, funky, complicated, layered, and chock-full of his trademark self-sampling. He was obviously determined to flash his mad production skillz, and he clearly succeeded. The whole album has a cohesion and unity to it that few others in the genre can match. No lame skits, no stupid interludes, just wall-to-wall West Coast funksmanship. As for the lyrics, they're sharp and absolutely on-point; there is a simplicity and economy to his rhymes, but there's no question they are devastating. And Eazy's flow is, well, about as smooth as you can possibly get. Some people will say 'Pac had the best flow, or Big L, but I think pound-for-pound the sweetest, smoothest MC ever has to be Eazy E. He's just butter on the mic, and he makes it seem effortless. Probably the best thing about this CD is that even though he was obviously not happy with how he was treated on the "Chronic," he doesn't simply retaliate with a lot of senseless, brutal lyrics. Sure, he's violent, but Eazy never lost his sense of humor, and it shines brilliantly on this collection. He didn't just want to get the last word on Dre, he wanted to get the last laugh, and if you listen to this disc, I think you'll agree: Eazy does it. The whip sound effect on "Gimme that Nutt" is by itself probably the funniest thing I've ever heard on a rap song, and, with the possible exception of "The Humpty Dance," Eazy's "Down to the Last Roach" has to be the best Parliament sample/tribute ever. And if you think Dre's a wuss and Snoop's a b----, or even if you just appreciate a good rap feud, then you'll love the juicy payback that Eazy dishes out throughout the album. There are too many classic lines to list, but probably the best dis comes from Dre himself. Eazy samples his lines from "Express Yourself" in which he denounces marijuana smoking, proving Eazy's point that this guy is just a flip-flopping hip-hopper who went pop, a studio ganster who changed his image just to cash in. Other rappers would have harped on this forever, but Eazy has a nice way of subtly making the point and moving on. Ok, I've rambled enough. Bottom line: Buy this album. Love it. Live it.
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26 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious and Nostalgic, December 16, 2000
When I first started listening to this EP, I found it to be pure fun! The inside CD booklet offers a funny picture of a young Dr. Dre wearing makeup and sequins with the headline "Obitchuary." The Track "Real M--- G's" is one big diss fest aimed at Dr. Dre ("anorexic rapper"), Snoop Doggy Dog, and Death Row: "All of a sudden Dr. Dre is the G thang, but on his own album cover he was a she thang." "It's On" uses a clip from Dr. Dre's NWA days to announce a rapper war! However, the threats on "It's On" are more humorous and light-hearted than the cruel words leveled at Ice Cube after he exited NWA (the "broom handle" line in particular). "Gimmie That Nutt" offers more of E's misogynist (and hilarious) reputation (one that did him in in the end). "Any Last Werdz" is one of the best tracks on the EP and blends E's rapping with soul singing at the chorus. "Still a N--" spotlights the humble side of Eric Wright (yeah, right!) This EP offers yet another version of "Boyz N Tha Hood" with a little Middle Eastern flavor. "Down 2 The Last Roach" is a little lengthy (nearly 8 minutes).Yes, this CD is hilarious but, in hindsight, it's also nostalgic and sad. N.W.A. was so important to rap music. Straight Outta Compton is the best gansta album ever! Nothing can compare to it! It is a shame they could not have continued longer as a group. The Death Row/Ruthless Records feud is an important piece of rap history, and this CD is a testament to that time. As it turned out, Eazy E did not have the "last werdz" and Dr. Dre has remained highly successful in his personal and professional life. Rap can present two opportunities: (1) to drown in the excesses of the rap culture or (2) to get out of tough areas like Compton and make a lasting name for yourself. Eazy E and Dr. Dre took two different paths.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
As much as I used to like Dre the album is dope..., August 4, 2004
Dr. Dre was always the weak link of NWA and held Snoop down and now is pampering the terrible G Unit and Aftermath record but I still like dre for his producing which he should stick to. On the classic cut Compton's 'n the house dre uses the lyrics "whacky whack"... Uhhh no rapper should ever say that.
But the album has sick g funk beats and good lyrics even though it's an EP release it's a good record with a classic diss track Real Muthaphukkin g'z
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