Could it be? Another hot group from the ATL? Boyz N Da Hood debuts with their self titled album on Bad Boy South.
P. Diddy himself introduces the group in classic Bad Boy intro fashion: Duke, Big Gee, Young Jeezy and Jody Breeze. From there the Boyz usher you through the hood on a southern-fried tour of the streets, the game, and coming up on Atlanta’s east side.
Unfortunately Boyz gets off to a slow start with the 2nd track. If you’ve been anywhere near a radio in the last month you’re good and familiar with the first single: Dem Boyz. Jazze Pha, Frank Nitti and DJ Toomp absolutely LACE this album with quality production: quick beats, club bounce and bass-heavy hooks.
The different personalities really come through on tracks like Felonies and Don’t Put Your Hands On Me. The good news is that there is definite chemistry between the four emcees, and their distinctive rhyme styles complement each other.
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And if you were wondering if a dirty south group could channel the legendary West Coast G’s of yester-year, Gangsta feat Eazy E. makes a bold prediction:
From the A all the way to Comp-ton/They say the New N.W.A. is com-in…
As far as gangsta goes, N.W.A. set the standard and (to keep it real) Da Boyz have not reached it on this album. Tracks like Bizness and Bitches and Still Slizzard scream with story-telling potential, and even through the group never gets introspective or profound, the album does leave you with a feel for their lifestyles. And it bangs. The bottom line is that their obvious talent coupled with the hit-making Bad Boy genius practically guarantees a bigger and better follow-up to their rookie release.
