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Exactly what you'd expect

ctrx | 'bout to show you how the EAST COAST rocks... | 05/23/2006

(2 out of 5 stars)

"At the height of their "USA: United State of Atlanta" popularity, Ying Yang Twin D-Roc and his little brothers The Birthday Boy and Mr. Ball release their debut "In Stores Now" as Da Muzicianz. The album provides exactly what you'd expect: catchy and hooky beats and suggestive lyrics that most people wouldn't have trouble writing in their sleep. The album continues the "crunk" and "snap" music that the Ying Yang Twins and Mr. Collipark, who produces a good deal of the album, have brought to the mainstream, but really doesn't advance upon it, just producing more of the same. D-Roc performs the same as he always does, and his younger brothers are not lyrical masterminds, they've obviously listened to a lot of their brothers' stuff. Mr. Collipark and the producers produce some likable tracks, but Collipark exhibits his biggest shortcoming, which is the repetitiveness and similarity of most of his productions. The lyrics concern the same thing on almost every track, which is nights in the club, southern ladies, and watching them dance. The guest appearances are worse than usual, instead of established artists like Lil' Jon or Juvenile, we are treated to D4L and other virtual unknowns. "In Stores Now" is more of the same hooky crunk/snap music that the Ying Yang Twins are known for, so if you like that I suggest you pick it up, otherwise, take a pass on Da Muzicianz.



The intro has D-Roc saying his purpose on the album, about how he's started his record label and has a new group, and it's obvious how much exposure he wants, because he repeats these statements many times through the album. "Bust It Wide Open" is one of the albums highest points. It has a great catchy beat that reminds me of the Juvenile song "Pop You" and it also has a well delivered hook, while the rhymes are among the best on the disc. "Crazy Man" attempts to spread a new dance, but it becomes tedious with its boring beat and untalented guests, and the screamed chorus is hard to take by the second or third round. The same could be said of "Til Yo Back Git So", another pretty uninspired track. You'll swear that you've heard "Girls I Know" before, because it sounds exactly identical to the D4L songs "Laffy Taffy" and "Betcha Can't Do It Like Me", complete with the repetitive keyboards, finger snaps, and a D4L member in the flesh, it's a pretty low point. "Hush", however, is a high point, a deeper slow song with a great hook, the lyrics are toned down and likable, and it has a nice rolling and vibesy beat. The single "Camera Phone" is another of Collipark's beats, and I predict that it will find lots of radio airplay like his others. "Strip Leader", a dull shake-ya-ass call-and-response, and the next track, "On Me", are both skip material. If you're ever really bored while listening to this CD, which is quite possible, try to count how many times they say the word "freaky" in "On Me" (I lost track well after 25). The "Go Dumb" remix doesn't advance much on the original, but "Get Yern" is okay. "Pop That" has a good but recurrent beat. "Mr. Collipark speaks" is just a commercial for the producer. The last track, "Gyrate", might be the very best on the album.



"In Stores Now" definitely has its moments, but most of the album falls under skip material for me because it is so similar to a lot of mainstream music right now. If you're into catchy, summertime beats like Ying Yang and Collipark, then I'd recommend this for you, because it is pretty fun to listen to for a while. I'm sure Da Muzicianz will find good airplay and find their audience, just as the Ying Yang Twins already have. However, much better music can be found in the south right now, like new albums from Bubba Sparxxx, Juvenile, and Lil' Wayne, so unless you're really into snap and crunk, it would be okay to skip this album."

MUSICIANZ WHATEVER

J. Suh | 01/26/2007

(1 out of 5 stars)

"musicians are people who can play instruments this is just ying yaNG TWINS MUSIC WITHOUT KAIN maybe kain was somewhere getting high so d roc got his 2 untalwented siblings to rap with a very trashy album too bad lil jon's not on here it m ight have sold some copies."