Last February, Saigon must have taken the biggest sigh of relief when The Greatest Story Never Told finally hit store shelves. The release not only showcased his skills on a larger scale, but it also allowed him to focus on future music rather than worry about an album stuck in purgatory. With this chapter behind him, Sai-Giddy shows no signs of a lyrical hangover on “Warning Shots 3: One Foot In The Grave.”
The man known to elicit candid street anthems like “Let A Nigga Know” and “Stocking Cap” in his earlier years reignites this demeanor throughout his latest project, sounding more focused than ever. Over bruising production on “I Am 4 Real,” 
Saigon goes in on the soft “cookies” currently populating the airwaves (“Call you that ‘cause you sweeter than a wheat thin / Howlin’ like a wolf nigga, we can see the sheeps then”), while “Hungry” lives up to its title with a flurry of rapacious rhymes. As if that wasn’t enough, Lil Fame grabs the fierce assist on “Another Man Down,” a track that brandishes two middle fingers and a cocked pistol as its mission statement.
The vacancy left on “Warning Shots 3” for any Just Blaze-produced cuts (aside from the year-old “Bring Me Down Pt. 3” ) is a baffling letdown given their chemistry on The Greatest Story Never Told. With that said, producers like Sire and DJ Corbett step in with a handful of commendable beats that keep Saigon on the fast track to success. Also notable is the inclusion of close affiliate/friend Scram Jones, who comes through with a heater in “War And Chaos.” Raw, hostile, yet flawless in execution, the record is two and a half minutes of pure corner adrenaline as Saigon graphically outlines the realities of street life. Previously meant for the debut album (as “War”) prior to its various changes from 2007 to 2011, it’s a wonder why “War And Chaos” got the leftovers treatment.
The quality throughout the project is for the most part well-rounded; however, a few records in the middle leave much to be desired. “Come Again 2012” is a nice nostalgic moment for longtime listeners, but it doesn’t go any further than that. “Cutdabullshit, Cutdabullshit” exposes a dip in lyricism (“A lot of ya’ll vagina, acting like ding-a-ling”) and a repetitive tagline hook that wears out by songs end. Then on “When Did U Get Hot,” an oddly distorted guitar backdrop gives way to Saigon demoralizing women who think they’re all that and a bag of onion and garlic. Whether or not the record is sincere in approach, the inclusion is questionable at best.
“Warning Shots 3: One Foot In The Grave” is a clear upgrade from its predecessor in the series, and it likewise displays Saigon’s staunch ability to feed the streets without the preservatives. Saigon’s publicly made it clear that he plans to release music at a more frequent pace now that The Greatest Story Never Told is in the rear view mirror. If “Warning Shots 3” is an indication of where he’s taking us, we’ll gladly follow him six feet under.
DX Consensus: “EP-Worthy”
I personally felt this was rushed. “TGSNT” is what we should STILL be talking about, not this. I thought this was meh, on par with everything Saigon did between the Atlantic departure and releasing his album.
As a mixtape, Impeccable!
nope, fuck you saigon. for 5 years you been sayin we need to step our knowledge up, when it’s obvious you yourself still haven’t opened a book since you got out the bing. you’re so ignorant.
and from someone claiming to be a ‘conscience rapper’ that is one gay fucking album cover
Conscience rapper? Apparently somebody hasn’t been opening books either way.
who cares about the cover of a free mixtape you download to hear and listen to not to jerk off and look at like u do with your weezy booklets
Saigon is one of the rapper of now!
dis nigga is trash!!! dis mixtape aint real hip hop!!! why niggas listenin to dis trash?? listen to Gucci, Waka, Wayne & Ross. dose niggas are real MCs. swag 1/5
dog no one thinks your funny anymore just stop u clown..anyway saigon continues to show why hes one of the best in the game hands down
is this dude on steriods????
Great listen…not surprised, as his album was dope too.
Looks like we need to get Sai & Chino XL in the octagon….dudes are dieseled right up!!
Say Yes Again!
5/5 just for the cover.
Warning Shots all be ehhhhhh
Warning Shots all be eh.
this review is lame
they didn’t even mention woman is the new dog
amongst may other great moments on that shit
i ain’t gonna tell ya no more though gotta find for yourself
gotta be real to recognize real
that shit is real
great shit Sai
blllad
gayest cover ever
I really like Saigon but not enough to take a gay prison shower with him.
‘BOOM BYE BYE IN A BATTY BOY HEAD!!!!’ – That chorus alone should be enuff for drake/weezy/gucci/soulja boy et etc etc fans to know that this tape is not for them.
Fucking great tape from Saigon, 5/5
SAIGON IS A BEAST, most slept on rapper of last couple years
Great Mixtape
Shit is AWESOME
not as hot as i thought it would be, still a few bangers on here
Cos of the gay cover ive been hesitant to listen……. however i just had the 1st play ………. shit is str8 fiiiiiiiiiiirrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee