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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The TRUest **** C-Murder Ever Said, March 29, 2005
This may not be another classic following in the footsteps of his 1998 debut "Life or Death," and it may not be as musically creative and experimental as "Trapped In Crime," and "CP3.COM," but one thing is certain; this really is the truest **** that C-Murder ever said.
Fans of No Limit's glory days will be more than pleased with C's latest. For his latest, C brought back KLC and Carlos Stephens, both formerly of Beats by the Pound; the sound behind No Limit's huge success in the mid to late 90's. C-Murder's record also features production from his own Deadly Soundz team of Bass Heavy and XL, Dani Kartel (the beat-maker behind Juvenile and Soulja Slim's "Slow Motion), former No Limit soldier Fiend and newcomer X-Filez.
What's also surprising here is that we see a No Limit soldiers reunion of sorts. On "Holla @ Me" C is joined by the late rapper, and former No Limit artist, Soulja Slim. On "Betta Watch Me," C is reunited with a pair of former soldiers in Fiend and Popeye. On "Camoflauge & Murder," C enlists the help of Mac, long time No Limit favorite who's also locked up, and Currensy, formerly of the New No Limit who came up into rap with C-Murder and C's label TRU Records. On "Mama How You Figure," C is joined by Ms. Peaches, former No Limit R&B singer, to sing the hook and the track is even produced by Carlos Stephens of the old Beats by the Pound. KLC, the most popular producer out of the Beats by the Pound team contributes the track "My Life."
Production is top notch, grimey sounding southern hip hop. Lyrically, C's not as strong as he usually is here, but considering he's spent much of the last four years of his life in prison, and even that he recorded the record with a mini sound recording device, it's no surprise.
Despite obviously being held back by the limitations of being behind prison walls and not having the benefit of recording inside a real recording studio, C-Murder puts his blood, sweat, and tears into this one. His voice is slower than usual. He's more insightful than ever, and the coldness of prison life has certainly rubbed off on his vocals. It gives the record a chilling feel that just can't be denied.
Perhaps nothing rings truer than what C says on "Mama How You Figure." "You could stick a needle in my arm and life still goes on..."
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Truest $#!@ I Ever Said, June 14, 2005
Corey Miller aka "C-Murder" is currently serving a life sentence for the murder of a teenager at a nightclub. The rapper/inmate also recently changed his stage name from C-Murder to C-Miller because he feels the justice system has discriminated against him based upon his stage name. Despite being in jail and battling in the courts, C-Murder has managed to release his newest album, "The Truest $#!@ I Ever Said". He would eventually get in trouble for releasing it due to several complications involving the Warden at Jefferson Parish Correctional Facility. The video released for "Y'all Heard Of Me" features clips of footage from inside the prison and allegedly the camera was snuck in and filmed without the permission of the Warden. As C-Murder states in his album several times, he "brought the gangsta rap, forget the hip-hop". And he has reason to back those words up. The eerie beats and scratchy voice of C-Murder in prison add to the experience of the album. It makes you feel for him, as if you are in the prison with him. In the album C-Murder trys to bring the streets of New Orleans and prison life to light. Most of the lyrics are based on experiences from either prison or the experiences of the New Orleans streets coming from incidents C-Murder witnessed during his life (growing up, etc.) Many will argue that the album is "poorly pasted together" due to the fact it is made from previously recorded songs, lyrics, and over a voice recorder in a prison. It is possible to notice the scratchy voice of C-Murder but instead of bring down the album it seems to add quality to the album by helping to paint a picture of prison life. The album has a good supporting cast as well. Adding to the eerie vibe the album brings is the voice of the late Soulja Slim. He is featured in the song "Holla at Me". Also on the album is famous southern rapper B.G., who is featured in the song "Y'all Heard Of Me". Akon is also featured in C-Murder's remix to the popular song "Locked Up". Mac Curren$y, Bass Heavy, Morgan Freeman, and other notable artists are featured on the album. If you are familiar with previous C-Murder songs and you enjoy the lyrics you will be happy to know that his style hasn't changed and the lyrics won't dissappoint you. It deserves 5 out of 5 stars, and I highly recommend it if your into the genre C-Murder falls under. If your looking for "gangsta rap" told straight from the streets along with the touch of Southern rap C-Murder's "The Truest $#!@ I Ever Said" is a great choice.
**FREE C-MURDER**
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The greatness will give you chills, January 19, 2006
Quite frankly, some of these songs simply give me the chills, because when you hear this guy rap, you know beyond a doubt that what you are hearing is absolutely and utterly the disclosed, unmasked, "real" truth.
This is a sure southern classic and will stand as C-Murder's most conscientious and provocative album yet. Absent of either of his brothers, C-Murder hand-picked some of the most "gutta" New Orleans rapper--at least two of whom are either dead or incarcerated (MAC and soulja slim).
Fiend appears, as well as an unstoppable group of producers. I imagine myself jamming to "Ya'll heard of me" when I am 50--B.G., C-Murder, and KLC may never make another song together again, leaving this a one-of-a-kind grab.
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