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Yukmouth - I'm A Gangsta ft. Ray J & Crooked I

Yukmouth
Artist:Yukmouth
Title:I'm A Gangsta ft. Ray J & Crooked I
Featuring:Ray J , Crooked I
Producer: The Slapboyz
Album:The West Coast Don
Label:Smoke-A-Lot/Asylum
Website:Yukmouth's Website

Average Rating:   32121   3.1
Total Ratings:       20

The current West Coast rap scene is host both to artists who revel in the region’s hip-hop history and acts that take a different, often more hipster-friendly approach to the genre.  East Oakland native Yukmouth clearly falls into the former camp; on the lead single off his latest LP, he proclaims with pride, “I’m A Gangsta.”  As the self-proclaimed “West Coast Don” makes clear in his rhymes, however, his version of the gangsta lifestyle involves rocking expensive clothes, picking up fly women, and having a good time at the local club.  In addition to handling hook duties, Ray J steps into the spotlight for a guest verse which finds him describing one epic night out (complete with weed, liquor, women, and even a little X), and Booth favorite Crooked I‘s hard-hitting lyricism ends the record on a high note.  Featuring a midtempo, synth-driven instrumental by The Slapboyz, I’m A Gangsta is slated to appear on Yuk’s long-delayed fifth LP, due out May 5th via Smoke-A-Lot/Asylum.


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cb126405
DJ Booth Crew

cb126405
Total Ratings: 1621
Rating:  21321
I'm Baaaack!


Man, that front page picture is hilarious, haha. I wasn't into this one as much as I should have been. Yukmouth has a mad flow on here, but Ray didn't really hold it on the song though. This may work though, who knows.


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

GStan10
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GStan10
Total Ratings: 1315
Rating:  32121
This was decent. The production was good and Yukmouth started the song out pretty good. I wasn't feelin the hook too much, though it could grow on me. Ray J's verse was decent and Crooked I brought fire on the back-end.


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

CLT
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Total Ratings: 50
Rating:  43211
OK so i think puttin Ray J on the track they should of just kept him in the the hook caue i dont mind the hook but his verse cant compete with the other two.
Its still a hard track i like it.


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

ultimate hip-hop
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Total Ratings: 688
Rating:  32121
The beat is solid and is a nice play in the whip. Yukmouth is pretty good and has a nice flow. Whats up with Ray J's vocals on the hook they sound weird either way its an average hook. Crooked I was fire at the end this is a good track


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

Sigurd
DJ Booth Crew

Sigurd
Total Ratings: 267
Rating:  32121
Agreed. Ray J should stick with singing hooks and making VH1 shows
The rest is fire
Yukmouth and Crooked I (as always) were impressive
Nice quiet beat from Slapboyz


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

Juanito_88
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Juanito_88
Total Ratings: 1078
Rating:  21321
This track is cool but it kinda lacks somethin for me. The production is pretty cool, but nothin captivating. The hook is aight, but parts of it sound a little too distant/distorted to me. I like both verses from Yuk and Crooked I, but the subject matter of the entire song is just boring and tired.


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

papalolo
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Total Ratings: 134
Rating:  32121
The WEST is STANDING UP AGAIN AND CROOKED SURE NEEDS A SITUATION! HE IS EVERYWHERE AND WELL....


Posted on Apr 01, 2009    

DJ Z
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DJ Z
Total Ratings: 8062
Rating:  32121
Man, Slapboyz did their job with the catchy beat.

I can't help but be disappointed in both Yuk and Ray J, as Crook outshined BOTH artists (no surprise there). However, I have a rule: You can't get outshined on YOUR OWN SH*T.
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Posted on Apr 02, 2009    

Mr.Top Hat
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Mr.Top Hat
Total Ratings: 3522
Rating:  32121
I hated this song the first time I listened to it, but now I really like it ... but its nuthin u would call - "breakin the mold & tryin somethin new" ... which is always great to see ... In-Rotation fo Crooked's verse ...


Posted on Apr 02, 2009    

DJ Something
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DJ Something
Total Ratings: 242
Rating:  32121
this could be potential hit, however it they have to remaster it, change a hook a bit', because it's annoying, and leave spitting verses to yuk and crooked.


Posted on Apr 02, 2009    

seratojazz
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Total Ratings: 74
Rating:  21321
its ok


Posted on Apr 02, 2009    

MakavelliThaDon
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MakavelliThaDon
Total Ratings: 197
Rating:  32121
Ray-Js verse should not have been on here. Other than that, its a solid track. The beat is fire, but im not feelin the hook. Crook and Yuk are both solid. In rotation


Posted on Apr 02, 2009    

PattyPatty85
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PattyPatty85
Total Ratings: 3048
Rating:  32121
The production is catchy and they sound good, anyway I like the verses more than the hook, which is kinda mediocre. And that's why I wouldn't put this in my mp3 player


Posted on Apr 02, 2009    

djyoshi
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Total Ratings: 252
Rating:  32121
like the beat, but the overall effect is just average, on rare rotation


Posted on Apr 02, 2009    

Da Bo$$
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Da Bo$$
Total Ratings: 869
Rating:  43211
coulda of been better,man crooked i is everywhere nowadays but thats a good thing homies got talent,3.5 round it up makes it 4


Posted on Apr 02, 2009    

YODILAHEE WHO?
DJ Booth Member

 
Total Ratings: 118
Rating:  21321
I agree with makavelli.. Ray J sounds out of place on this one.. also the background on the hook is doing to much.. Yuk spit though..


Posted on Apr 03, 2009    

smokethej
Rating:  43211
Posted on Apr 07, 2009    

Courtney!
DJ Booth Member

 
Total Ratings: 24
Rating:  54321
i feel it=D
this my song
lol cuz imma G
haha jp=P


Posted on Apr 09, 2009    

MzDLicious
Rating:  43211
Posted on Jun 24, 2010    

t0azz
DJ Booth Member

 
Total Ratings: 96
Rating:  32121
this song good but ray j part sucks


Posted on Nov 16, 2010    

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