Chesstown King's Reviews and Thoughts

Cassidy is a dope rapper. This is only a good album, I honestly remember expecting more. The first 2 tracks are really good. On the first one Cassidy battles himself like he did on I’m A Hustla….but this time its BARS vs. the Hustla…and the Hustla barely loses. The album features a very vulnerable Cassidy. Don’t get me wrong, vulnerability is very good for a rapper, but when you’re trying to be all hard and gangster it doesn’t work well. Overall though it’s a decent project. Innocent Man is a highlight. Verdict: 8/10

This is a cult favorite of mine. Cassidy spits with intensity, but the lyrics could be a little better. The production is the same as the lyrics. The album has quality tracks like the opener where he battles himself again. My biggest beef with the album is that some songs are hard to tell apart, whether by subject matter or hook wise. There’s 6 Minutes with Lil Wayne and Fabolous which is a great track. I’m A Hustla and its remix are tight. The Message is a thoughtful track about the system oppressing black America. Then there are some effective love songs too. I feel this album could have been better but it stands as one of my favorites. The verdict: 8.9/10