"Eightball and MJG are some talented young men. the whole CD is the bomb, but my favorite songs are Break-a-***** college, and lay it down. I do recommend that you all go purchase this CD you want regret it promise. Much Love from Shon representing that SOUTHSIDE HOUSTON TEXAS."
True classic 4 meh
Brian | FL | 05/29/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"i hate buying stuff this old cuz i`m very young so i dont want it 2 sound like some grand amster flash stuff back in tha day old school. but thiz sounds really good. i love thiz one. if u arent a ball and g fan i dont recommend it az high but if u r a ball and g thiz iz a MUST HAVE no matter what. If u r gonna buy yer first couple ball and g albums i suggest tha older onez first tho cuz once u get up 2 tha newer onez u will be amazed"
Memphis Duo Comes Hella Hard on This Jizoint
G-Funk 4ever | Listenin' to the Delfonics | 10/13/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Ball and G came with nothin short of fire in 1994's classic On the Outside Looking In. The album is loaded with hard, political, trill, and fiery lyrics, so you know they comin' real. Beatwise, the songs for the most part are immaculate, with a mix of that syrupy southern twang and whiny G-Funk. They come bangin' on wax on "Lick Em Up Shot" with a menacing beat. I love the Issac Hayes sample on No Mercy, paired with an awesome whiny keyboard riff. Ideas of the black experience and racism is totally evident on the classic "So What U Sayin'" with a classic guitar riff and keyboard driven G-Funk beat. The title track touches on the "pen," the "system," or the "tank,"whichever you prefer, and the realities surrounding it, all over a sick, melodic beat. All in all, this album deserves classic status because of the top-notch lyrics and production."
Inside Looking Out
Carltouis Stevenson | Angeles Mesa, Los Angeles | 07/03/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Memphis, TN duo Eightball & MJG in their early years of the game dropped a second Suave House release On The Outside Looking In. "Lay It Down" featuring Thorough & Crime Boss is the highlight of this album to end it off on a memerable note. As MJG usually plays the background (since Eightball is constantly appearing as a featured guest) flexes his muscle on "Lick'em Up Shot". Both have solo songs on here, Eightball's "No Mercy" and MJG's title track. This, in comparison to their later work, is a lot funkier as they were still searching for a signature sound. The both are good with their descriptive tales of their lifestyles and past experiences, but Eightball is more the hustler and MJG is the pimp. Not the classic as On Top Of The World, but is still worth checking out the history of their careers."