UPC: 802061507920
Format: CD (2 disc)
Release Date: Jan 20, 2006
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Audio Mixer: Nu Jerzey Devil.
Recording information: Affiliated Studios; Millennium Sound Studios.
The debut by Philly rapper Cyssero is credited to "Cyssero AKA Rockstar," a superfluous second handle that he ostentatiously killed off on this album's follow-up, Protege of the Game. A sprawling two-disc affair packed with 36 tracks (all full-length, none of the skits and interludes common to hip-hop releases), Philly's Bad Guy shows a young and hungry rapper with a serious need for an editor and mentor. Cyssero is clearly talented, with a tough but dexterous flow not dissimilar to the Game, who would soon take on that role with the young rapper. (The Game's one track on the album, "Smell Like That," is definitely a high point.) But not even OutKast was able to do a two-CD set with no filler, and certainly this early in his career, Cyssero is no OutKast. In particular, the second disc, which features a lot of guest shots by various members of Cyssero's crew, is pretty extraneous mixtape material, but even the first disc would be greatly improved by judicious editing and a sharper mix that better emphasizes the bass-heavy beats. ~ Stewart Mason
Recording information: Affiliated Studios; Millennium Sound Studios.
The debut by Philly rapper Cyssero is credited to "Cyssero AKA Rockstar," a superfluous second handle that he ostentatiously killed off on this album's follow-up, Protege of the Game. A sprawling two-disc affair packed with 36 tracks (all full-length, none of the skits and interludes common to hip-hop releases), Philly's Bad Guy shows a young and hungry rapper with a serious need for an editor and mentor. Cyssero is clearly talented, with a tough but dexterous flow not dissimilar to the Game, who would soon take on that role with the young rapper. (The Game's one track on the album, "Smell Like That," is definitely a high point.) But not even OutKast was able to do a two-CD set with no filler, and certainly this early in his career, Cyssero is no OutKast. In particular, the second disc, which features a lot of guest shots by various members of Cyssero's crew, is pretty extraneous mixtape material, but even the first disc would be greatly improved by judicious editing and a sharper mix that better emphasizes the bass-heavy beats. ~ Stewart Mason
Tracks:
Disc 1:
1 - Intro
2 - Breathe Easy
3 - Smell Like Dat
4 - Ima Pimp
5 - Crack Music
6 - This Is War
7 - Better Get Back
8 - Destined for Greatness
9 - Gangster
10 - Its On
11 - Stand Up
12 - Bounce
13 - Locked Up
14 - Aint No Party
15 - Story to Tell
16 - Game Over
17 - Bad Guy
18 - Turn It Out
19 - When You Hear That
20 - Shit Gotta Change
21 - Main Event
Disc 2:
1 - Cant Deny It
2 - What Are You Thinking Of
3 - Say Its On
4 - Ride On
5 - In the Air
6 - Streets
7 - Click Clack
8 - Game Over
9 - Gat Wit Me
10 - Laylow
11 - Hesitate
12 - Lets Go
13 - Booth Session
14 - Bulletproof
15 - I Dont Care
1 - Intro
2 - Breathe Easy
3 - Smell Like Dat
4 - Ima Pimp
5 - Crack Music
6 - This Is War
7 - Better Get Back
8 - Destined for Greatness
9 - Gangster
10 - Its On
11 - Stand Up
12 - Bounce
13 - Locked Up
14 - Aint No Party
15 - Story to Tell
16 - Game Over
17 - Bad Guy
18 - Turn It Out
19 - When You Hear That
20 - Shit Gotta Change
21 - Main Event
Disc 2:
1 - Cant Deny It
2 - What Are You Thinking Of
3 - Say Its On
4 - Ride On
5 - In the Air
6 - Streets
7 - Click Clack
8 - Game Over
9 - Gat Wit Me
10 - Laylow
11 - Hesitate
12 - Lets Go
13 - Booth Session
14 - Bulletproof
15 - I Dont Care