Although it does not qualify as outstanding, Haystak‘s Car Fulla White Boys is surprisingly refreshing at times. Haystak remarkably seems to have a
proficiency at telling well-constructed tales, such as those narrated in the
title track and the magnificent Dollar.
The latter also serves as a prime example of the excellent
production found on the majority of the album’s songs. Dollar strives for perfection by using a finely crafted blend of a
moving bass line, a head nodding beat and a laid back melody. However, Car Fulla White Boys is rampant with
inconsistency as the following track Down
South Players proves with its nonchalant musical background and overly
simplistic rhymes.
As a lyricist Haystak
is extremely incongruous, as previously mentioned he is a competent storyteller
but he also lapses into verses where his southern drawl proves more annoying
than intriguing, and at times it seems that his rhyming vocabulary is somewhat
limited. Love You Like is one
highlight that finds Haystak in a
contemplative moment, looking back on his childhood and giving thanks to his
grandmother for all the sacrifices that she made in raising him. What makes
this song even better is the relaxed vibe that it exudes and the emphatic horn
blasts that accentuate Haystak‘s
backdrop nicely. The same laid-back, relaxed feel works well on Can’t Tell Me Nothing, and Some Of That.
Unfortunately, only about half of the tracks are noteworthy,
but those that are do offer an enjoyable listening experience. One thing that
is certain upon hearing Car Fulla White
Boys is that Haystak and his Street Flavor production team have
potential.
