"Slow Down" has one of the album's best beats, the simple piano track is complemented by a well placed and well used vocal sample. Pimp C flips things a bit on "I Gotta Thang" where he addresses addictions of all kinds, from sex to over the counter drugs. The driving beat is perfect for Pimp C to spit his gangsta rhymes. "I Know You Strapped" is another synth-heavy track that features a Project Pat sample for the hook. It very well could be that the track features re-hashed vocals, but the vocals used are just as good as any other Pimp C verse. All emcees are at the top of the game, though Pimp C sounds more like the Pimp C of 10 years ago because of his vocal tone. It's an interesting combination that works well.
Twista shows up with Bun-B for what might be the most laid back track on the album, "I'sa Playa." The deep bass on this track is contrasted by soft flutes and an almost indistinguishable vocal sample in the background.
"Comin' Up" is a dope track as it features Houston natives Lil' Flip and Z-Ro contributing verses over a bass-heavy track, both come through and shine. Rather than an attempt at something new, this odd combination may well be a result of Rap-A-Lot having to work with limited material for the album. "Swang Down/ 10 A Key" is a combo song as the smooth singing in "Swang Down" is replaced by the pounding Texas funk of "10 A Key" halfway through the four minute track. On paper it doesn't look like much, but it's Pimp C's style that puts him a step ahead in the game. When you see me recognize I'm a hogg in the game" Rap-A-Lot mafia life ain't no stopping meĬall me Tony Montana cuz I'm letting em hang You can use my style but you goin to pay me a feeĬuz ain't shit for free, I'm on a poppin spree Take that monkey watch off you a bitch to me Your jewelry look funny that ain't no Byzantine chain Putting D on the corner, heavy as fuck was my nameĭoing 90 in the benz, switching lane to lane "I'm a pig in the streets, I'm a slug in the game The lead single "Hogg in the Game" invokes the spirit of UGK's earlier work with pounding synths reminiscent of tracks like "Break ‘Em Off" and "Playaz From the South." Pimp C's "Fuck You" attitude shines on the opening verse: With "Sweet James Jones Stories" Pimp C takes advantage of this hype, delivering an album that will surely please long-time fans and show the newcomers that Pimp C is just not another rapper behind bars. X-Raided has built an entire career on being locked up, C-Murder is gaining similar cult status, Tony Yayo had a legion of fans wearing his shirts, and Shyne seemed to get more press behind bars than he ever did free. It seems the minute the hip-hop community finds out one of their own has been locked up fans come out of the woodwork and supporters suddenly start pledging their faithfulness. It's sad to say that Pimp C could actually benefit from being locked up, Biggie said "You're nobody ‘til somebody kills you" and Jadakiss said "dead rappers get better promotion," the same could be said about rappers who get locked up. It is under these condition's that his solo debut is released, the album packaging even has the words "Free Pimp C" written on it. Pimp C's attitude on the mic has also been displayed in real life as he is currently locked up for assault with a deadly weapon.
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In the movie "Goodfellas" one would think Pimp C could play hot-headed Tommy DeVito and Bun-B would assume the role of Jimmy Conway, you wouldn't want to mess with either but you'd figure Jimmy would at least think before he finished you off. His high-pitched and in-your-face flow has always been the perfect contrast to Bun-B's equally menacing, but more laid back Southern growl. I'm a hog in the game I got some wet and some round I'm a hog in the game, I got some wet and some round I got some white and some syrup, I'm tryin to sew up my town I'm a.Pimp C :: Sweet James Jones Stories :: Rap-A-Lot RecordsĪs reviewed by Pedro 'DJ Complejo' HernandezĪs part of the criminally slept-on Southern duo UGK, Pimp C has gained a large following among Southern rap enthusiasts. Hold up (hold up b_) Sweet Jones in this b_ P-I-M-P, representin the trill-a_ n_z Sweet Jones, cuttin you f_er
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