Friday, September 17, 2010

My review of Big L - 139 & Lenox track by track






















1. Now Or Never

This is classic Big L. Everything about this track is near perfect, lyrically Big L doesnt get any better than this.

Beat: 10/10
Lyrics: 10/10
Flow: 9.5/10
Replay Value: 10/10

2. On The Mic (Roc Raida Turntablist Mix)

Take a classic Big L track and have one of my favorite DJs remix it? The end result is you playing it 3 times before you realize there are other tracks on this album. R.I.P. to both.

Beat: 9/10
Lyrics: 10/10
Flow: 10/10
Replay Value: 10/10

3. Ebonics Remix ft. T-Rex

The original of course is better, but this is still dope. The only thing I didnt care about this song was the beat. Take a classic beat and basically strip it down to kicks and bass. Still, this is good@ss track.

Beat: 6/10
Lyrics: 10/10
Flow: 9.5/10
Replay Value: 8/10

4. We Got This

The beat actually takes away from this song. It doesnt feel like a Big L track, the beat clashes with L's flow and sounds awkward at times.

Beat: 6.5/10
Lyrics: 10/10
Flow: 7.5/10
Replay Value: 5/10

5. Platinum Plus (Original Riverside Mix)

Honestly, i prefer this more than the original. IMO the beat is better and compliments Big L's flow more than the original. This competes with Now or Never for the best track on this album

Beat: 10/10
Lyrics: 10/10
Flow: 10/10
Replay Value: 9.5/10

6. Furious Anger ft. Shyheim

If Big L was still alive I wish he and Shyhiem could make an album together. The only thing that I have a problem with about this track is it nearly has no replay value. You almost have to force yourself to press replay after the track ends, or its just me.

Beat: 7/10
Lyrics: 9.5/10
Flow: 8/10
Replay Value: 2/10

7. Still Here ft. C-Town (Original Mix)

Had my head noddin the entire time. All i have to say is great track.

Beat: 9.5/10
Lyrics: 10/10
Flow: 8/10
Replay Value: 8/10

8. Games Females Play

I prefer this version over the one on The Big Picture.

Beat: 10/10
Lyrics: 9/10
Flow: 9/10
Replay Value: 9.5/10

9. Ni**a Please ft. Stan Spit & McGruff

They took a old L verse and added Stan Spit & McGruff to it. I still love this track simply for the beat.

Beat: 9.5/10
Lyrics: 10/10
Flow: 9/10
Replay Value: 8/10

10. Who You Slidin Wit (Buckwild Remix)

I prefer this version to the original again.

Beat: 10/10
Lyrics: 10/10
Flow: 9/10
Replay Value: 10/10

11. Universal Freestyle

Another dope freestyle from the late and great Big L. Not 98' good but still one of the better freestyles ive heard. Just wish it was longer.

Beat: 8/10
Lyrics: 9.5/10
Flow: 10/10
Replay Value: 7/10

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