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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ignition, February 6, 2007
It has been over three years since the release of the last X-Raided album, and over two years since loki's last effort, but this album was definitely worth the wait. This album boasts the best production EVER on an X-Raided album, as well as stellar performances from all lyricists involved. This is the first album to be released on Bloc*Star, X-Raided's new imprint.
1. Ignition: A great opening track, this song features production from Epik and verses from X-Raided, Loki, and newcomer TA.
2. The Merger. This song is a duet between X-Raided and Loki, featuring production from The Shape. This song has to be one of the catchiest songs in the X-Raided canon. With chorus work provided by D-Dubb (who some listeners may recognize from his work with Brotha Lynch Hung, most notably on the track "Refuse To Lose" and That's What I Said"), this track boast an almost orchestral sound, with low cellos and a string section providing the backdrop. Classic!!!!!!!!!
3. Recruits. Produced by DJ Epik, this track has a martial, almost militant feel, which works well for the subject matter. The Trauma Unit (Sav Sicc, Bleezo and Skari of C-Way) are introduced on this song, which features background vocals from Loki, NoLove and The Shape.
4. D.O.A. This is a second part to a previously released X-Raided track. Features production from M.I. Jezzus. X spits fire on this one.
5. The Mission Satement. Another stellar production by Epik. On this track, Loki, X-Raided and TA represent for Blocstar.
6. A Dirty Job. Produced by Jay Are, who provided much of the production on Loki's last lp, this track has a smooth, mellow feel that recalls a lot of the classic bay are music, however updated for the 2000's. All lyricists spit fire on this track, and Nicc Blacc provides a soulful chorus.
7. Street Life Revisited. Produced by Loki and Jay Are, this track is another instant classic. Nicc Blacc's singing on the chorus gives this the feeling of the soul anthems of yesteryear, while X-Raided and NoLove talk about growing up on the streets. Straight banger!
8. Live At The Speakeasy. Producer Loki uses horns and polyrhythmic drums to give this beat an urgent, uptempo vibe. This track features D-Dubb spitting an entire verse (!) as well as appearnces from Loki and Devious. Possible party anthem.
9. Voyeurs. Produced by The Shape, this track has definite commercial potential. Loki speaks about strippers and the scene involved, while Nicc Blacc provides a stellar chorus. This song has an alomost "Hyphy" feeling to it.
10. Riders Club. This song is a classic! X-Raided, Loki and NoLove all spit hardcore gangsta lyrics over a hard-hitting beat from The Shape. This song is another that features an almost "hyphy" sound, production-wise. Classic chorus too!
11. Trouble So Hard. This track opens with NoLove spitting some almost socially conscious lyrics, followed by verses from Loki and Bleezo. All three lyricists speak about society and politics, making this another classic. The Shape's production features bluesy pianos and blues vocals in the chorus.
12. Identity Theft. Jay Are provides a tense, cinematic beat for this track, on which Loki speaks about "a certain someone" who is trying to use his name. This track features some of the best battle-oriented lyrics yet from Loki. This song seems to be about Ja Rule, who has been saying in the press that his "New name" is Loki. Needless to say, Loki rips Ja apart on this track.
13. Incarceraided. !!!! This track is certainly something that fans have been waiting for. Featuring an almost autobiographical narrative from X-Raided, the lyrics speak about his case and the trials of his life. D-Dubb provides a catchy and soulful chorus that perfectly compliments the song.
14. Exit Strategy. Featuring production from G-Macc, this song finds Loki, Zagg, and G-Macc all spitting narrative verses. The delivery of all three lyricists works well in this context.
15. This is the last track on the album. The production, courtesy of Jay Are is a perfect, almost mournful, canvas for this track, on which many affiliates and friends of X-Raided send dedication to him. Loki also sings on the chorus, which adds the perfect blend of sentiment and sorrow.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
ignition, a strong start for bloc*star E, March 6, 2007
. . _ Loki and Raided, a few years ago I was skeptical; i couldnt believe this album would come to life. It's just that the majority of the time the rap game changes more thoroughly than the setbacks that are an inevitable part of the business. Over the past six months or so, though, I've seen Loki hitting the keys, networking the internet getting this move ready, to put this album out and the label initiated. And Ignition has come through shinning. Properly titled, properly put together, all hooks beats and features.. Loki and Raided bring heat and a hard, smooth sound. Loki puts together some hooks that I can genuinely feel; he's far more versatile than I remember him being on Siccmade Muzicc. This album touches all of the ranges, hard hitting on some of the tracks and laid back on others. I'd received this album via the mail from Amazon not but two days ago and I cannot stop listening. The features are on point, NOT filler. Zagg comes tight, which is nice to hear -- Loki and Zagg on tracks together again. Overall this album ranges the experience you'd expect from a tight album, every track and verse, this is a good purchase. The album is worth alone getting for the battle rap Loki thrusts at Ja for the Identity Theft, but it has so much more.. Big ups to the Big Raided Loc, we down, brother. We down. Keep the faith, maintain the strength, thanks for the inspiration. Loki, I'm appreciating the album, Homie. It's been a long time coming and the final product is T I G H T -Kabol
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Sicc Made at its finest, April 26, 2007
this will bring you back to what real Gangsta Rap is all about something that has been missing in the Vanilla world of hip hop these days
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