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SKU/Barcode: 075597996470
As the title indicates, the 5th Ward Boyz's second album, Rated G, is nothing but straight-up G-funk. The group works the standard booming bass and slinky keyboards for all they're worth, and they occasionally come up with first-class tracks like 'Concrete Hell,' which comes through with a subdued, muscular force. However, the group can't sustain that power throughout the course of the album. Frequently, Rated G is simply competent -- it's well done, but delivered without much style or originality. None of the members is a particularly distinctive rapper, nor is the music exceptionally produced and arranged. Even with these drawbacks, Rated G remains enjoyable. It is the work of talented, but not inspired, imitators and will do if The Chronic and Doggystyle are sounding stale.
1. Dirty
2. Concrete Hell
3. Wake Up
4. Situations
5. Fifth Ward
6. Streets
7. My Life
8. Your Life
9. Death Is Calling
10. Raising Cain
11. Swing Wide
12. Busta Free
13. One Night Stand
14. Step Into My Hood