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You know that scene in Hustle and Flow? The one where Terrence Howard is in his homemade studio, egg cartons stapled to the wall, the summer heat turning the room into an oven, and they start writing Whoop That Trick? At first they’re only chanting the chorus, then the beat begins to build, one bass kick and snare slap at a time. Then DJay, in a fit of desperate inspiration, starts spitting rhymes until suddenly a track so raw it’s still breathing is born. That’s what I picture a Three 6 Mafia recording … ...Read the full album review
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You know that scene in Hustle and Flow? The one where Terrence Howard is in his homemade studio, egg cartons stapled to the wall, the summer heat turning the room into an oven, and they start writing Whoop That Trick? At first they’re only chanting the chorus, then the beat begins to build, one bass kick and snare slap at a time. Then DJay, in a fit of desperate inspiration, starts spitting rhymes until suddenly a track so raw it’s still breathing is born.
That’s what I picture a Three 6 Mafia recording session is like. Well, not exactly. I’m sure their studio is nicer, and they probably don’t employ pregnant prostitutes to sing their hooks (probably), but I bet that energy, that often destructive musical force that Southern hip-hop is known for and Hustle and Flow portrayed so well, is the same.
Much like their cinematic counterpart, Three 6’s history is a tale of coming up on the block. Once known only in their Memphis home, they’ve built their name into a national brand, starring in a reality show and, shockingly, winning an Oscar. While a lot has changed since their early days, only DJ Paul and Juicy J remain from the original group, one thing’s remained constant - the music. You know what you’re going to get when you pick up a Three 6 album, and with their latest effort, Last 2 Walk, they deliver another almost epic compilation of speaker rattling beats and neck-breaking choruses.
Three 6 Mafia first made national noise with Sippin On Some Sizzurp, a.k.a. Lil Wayne’s theme song. Sippin’ set the blueprint for a Three 6 hit single, anthem hooks laid over addictive production, and eight years later they’re still following their formula to perfection. I dare you to blast On Sum Chrome through the speakers of your ride and not nod your head. It can’t be done. Let’s pause for a moment to get something out of the way. Paul and Juicy aren’t particularly impressive rappers, I don’t think anyone would argue otherwise, but in a way that’s a good thing. Their music would lose its power if it were clouded in metaphor and wordplay. Their style works for them, and that just means when they bring in some lyrical firepower, like UGK on Sum Chrome or the late-great Pimp C on I Got It, the results are even sweeter. Listen, no aspiring MCs are spending their nights breaking down the lyrics to Weed, Blow, Pills (it goes “weed, blow, pills” in case you were curious), but somehow they manage to transform even the most baseline of lyrics into hood operas, and by that measure Last 2 Walk is a symphony.
Those lyrics are also why more serious hip-hop heads sleep on Three Six. If you dig a little deeper than their sometimes frat-friendly verses, Last 2 Walk features some of the most innovative and complex production in recent memory. Just take Rollin’, a track that flips an orchestral piano melody into an ode to pill-poppin, or Corner Man, a deeply layered track that is far more complicated than it sounds on the surface. That doesn’t mean Three 6 are always geniuses, there’s nothing complex about songs like the ill-advised Playstation or Dirty B***h, but at times Paul and Juicy J are the like Southern Beethovens when it comes to working the soundboards, and it’s about time they get respected like it.
Let’s not get carried away. At their core Three 6 is about having fun, and Last 2 Walk finds them partying with some more club-friendly forays, most notably with Lolli Lolli, a bouncing song that sounds more European club than Memphis parking lot, even thought it features, surprise, an auto-tuned chorus. It lacks your typical Three Six flavor, and it suffers accordingly, but it gets the job done. Even better is I’d Rather, an ode to the joys of oral stimulation featuring UNK that will go down in the pantheon of great Three Six songs. Despite what Juicy claims, it’s just too crude to get national airplay, but their core fans will love it, and those are the people that will buy your albums long after a smash single has faded from national memory. Three 6 will probably never have a “classic” album, Last 2 Walk certainly isn’t one, but their ability to consistently produce good music deservedly places them in some elite company. If only the Grammy committee was as open-minded as the Oscar folks.
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Average Member Rating: Total Ratings: 21
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| Posted on Jun 23, 2008 |
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Demon dudes i dont listen 2 these kats they rep the Devil
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| Posted on Jun 23, 2008 |
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thatownkid:
1. They never claimed to worship Satan (and are actually Christians in religious status) 2. Juicy J thanked Jesus in his Oscar win. 3. Juicy J and Project Pat's dad is an ordained minister-so he woulda killed 'em if they ever did something like that. 4. As for the name: they started out with three core members (Paul, Juice, & Crunchy Black), then expanded to six (Lord Infamous, Koopsta Knicca, & Gangsta Boo-with Kingpin Skinny Pimp & La Chat occasionally filling in), which is why they're the Three 6 Mafia (they're now back down to two). For the record, they've stopped recording the "devilish music" and are just doing crunk know...Good to make the album a BANGER. |
| Posted on Jun 23, 2008 |
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Props M. Burmy for clearing it up.
As for the album, its a banger. Well worth the wait. One of the best albums of the year for sure! |
| Posted on Jun 23, 2008 |
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yo, there name shows who thos nigers are, they are woo, i like
the spitin formula, so wallon." muko tait jo, camini kenya tuta wawellcom" thats sheng dog, means visit kenya u people are tait . |
| Posted on Jun 23, 2008 |
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Glad someone cleared up the whole Demonic issue so I didn't have too. But besides that I've been waiting for this CD to come out for a while. One of my favorite songs already is Hood Star. Love the production on the track. And I expect the other songs to be just as good.
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| Posted on Jun 23, 2008 |
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this album off the @*#$! hook!!!
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| Posted on Jun 24, 2008 |
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Ya know what... there isn't one definitive radio-single on this album. But you know what... it doesn't matter. Three 6 has NEVER been about the radio. Ever. So, why start now? Props on delivering a solid album and props on the excellent review, Nathan.
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| Posted on Jun 24, 2008 |
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First of all no they are not devil worshipers the reason Three 6 Mafia is still in the game is beacause of there hitmaking and this album isnt a classsic but it will be remembered as a Three 6 hit
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| Posted on Jun 25, 2008 |
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You know what? This album reminds me of old school triple 6. Most known unknown was a lame album in my opinion, and was a wanna-be mainstream version of three 6. This album really brings in alot of their hyptnotize mind homies (ie project pat / lil wyte) and they really do help this album on each of the songs they are featured. I really like this album alot!
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| Posted on Jun 25, 2008 |
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| Posted on Jun 25, 2008 |
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Definately another solid album from three 6. i have always luved there beats. they r definately one talented crew. and i love there basic raps. doesnt make u think too much just like most south rap. really just easy to understand
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| Posted on Jun 26, 2008 |
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| Posted on Jun 26, 2008 |
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A banger. Unique sound and love the raw feel. He got me on the intro when it skips and i like how he comes on and says weed blow pills is his favorite song. It make it seem like a cd you'd get off the street, not at best buy, I really like that.
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| Posted on Jun 26, 2008 |
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i luv Three 6's singles but i don't think i'm southern enough for a whole album. I got their last album and could only listen to 5 songs before i had enough LOL so I won't rate this
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| Posted on Jun 26, 2008 |
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Three 6....best rap group around!
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| Posted on Jun 27, 2008 |
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ever since they won that award for hustle and flow they became some popy mainstream squad....what happened to all that bass they would put on their albums? now its popy dance songs...dont get me wrong they still get the club poppin but i miss their old shit.
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| Posted on Jun 28, 2008 |
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2008 |
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Three6 is hot right now love that song lolli lolli compared to lil waynes lollipop.
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| Posted on Jul 08, 2008 |
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| Posted on Jul 23, 2008 |
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Satans music!!!! These guys are so funny sometimes..i always loved them skits at the end of their albums..but @*#$! that..three 6 are a unique rap group and like dj paul say..not many have recognized their work..BUT THE STREETS KNOW!i'm in greece and i know! Big up to three six mafiaaaaaaa...last 2 walk... THIS IS RAW BABY!!!
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| Posted on Aug 27, 2008 |
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Wow, DjBooth gotta put flags next to the comments, cause this joint is crawling with Greeks! Big ups to 3-6 on an entertaining album, and to all the EU homies (Patty I see you)
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| Posted on Oct 15, 2008 |
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Man Three 6 Mafia def. aint devil worshippers. Like Mburmy said, they are the shit and aint on some devil bullshit. Three 6 Mafia is def. the best out there. And when they work with Lil Wyte, that shit's fire. Weed, Blow, Pills- that song's crazy. And Rollin. SICK
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| Posted on Feb 26, 2009 |
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