Review by Loose Cannonz

DJ Drama/Young Buck - Case Dismissed! - The Introduction of G-Unit South

DJ Drama comin' heavy this year; I believe this is my 4th Gangsta Grillz review this year and we're not even touchin' March yet. Don't forget that Bump J jump-off either. The Aphilliate is simply smackin' the industry down. The main reason for this mixtape rush during what is normally a VERY slow season is that man Drama. With so much lead gettin' pumped other DJ's are forced to bring it harder. I don't know if this is a good or a bad thing. You basically have to sit in front of the computer all day and night in order to catch up. Yes, this means you. If you got a real life jobby job like yours truly, of course these listens--and reviews--are gonna come "late." Late b/c the CD dropped a week-and-a-half ago and there's 20 tapes that have come out since. Luckily, most of what you hear on most Gangsta Grillz you're not gonna hear anywhere else. Now or later. These are tapes you can easily go back to a year from now and enjoy ala "mini-albums." This ain't no pause shit. "Come and Catch Me" is the intense type Young Buck is known for. He's definitely the most dramatic of G-Unit; Fifty might be, in terms of Hollywood, but Buck ain't playin'. The man used a fork to lacerate some fool who was dumb enough to take a swipe at Dr. Dre. The CD revolves around the Ca$hville native, but opens the doors to the latest Guerilla-Unit members from the down under. Former Trillville fronter Lil' Scrappy brings that bounce (Look for "Money In The Bank"), B.G. brings that Hot Boy flava, and D-Tay and All Star been there for Buck since day 1. B.G. ain't here, not yet, but he's an official member nonetheless. With Mobb Deep and M.O.P. holding down New York, Spider Loc the West, this is that purp with a big fat G on it. After some typical shit from throw-ins Lil Murder and Hi-C (they return with more sub-par, usuual performances on "Where The Haters At," "Let's Get Dirty," and "Pop A Pill"), Buck picks up the ante on the R&B remake "I Need A Freak." Classic mixtape Buck. After all, that's where Buck got his forte (check: Welcome To the Hood).

"Move It Like I Do" is ol' school Buck & D-Tay. If you copped one of those Young Buck albums re-released to fool the masses (such as T.I.P. among others), this track will remind you of that Trap style Young Jeezy makes so popular. Lots of lyrical lead over simple synths. It's that easy, but the energy is what makes these types of tracks a reasonable listen. They're pretty much b-sides diehards are gonna want. There's 2-sides to this coin, and it's either them exclusive b-sides or exclusive freestyles. Much like myself, most would opt for the freestyles. "Postin' Up" gives you the reason. Classic, sexy Biggie beat with Buck doin' the concept at the rate of untouched charisma only he can manage. For someone who only got one hit single, he's pretty good at this thing. "I'll Be Back" seems to be the exception to this rule, as Buck gets a little more conceptual on this one with drum-track shuffles and soft keys supportin' the topic. Let's hope this tape is no more than a mere preview of what Buck got to offer, and we can get more from the true talents Scrappy and B.Gizzle on the next one.

RATING SYSTEM
	Trash
	Step Ya Game Up
	Diehards only
	In the Deck
	Straight Crack
	Among Year's Best
	Mixtape Classic