Golden Grain [Explicit Lyrics]

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Like Eminem and Busta Rhymes before him, Ludacris with Golden Grain uses his popularity to kick-start the careers of his Hot 'Lanta homies. While this a noble gesture, emcees like the gruff-voiced I-20, Tity Boi, or Lil' Fate are much less talented than their potty-mouthed leader. Certainly, the "Growing Pains" remix, featuring Def Jam South shot-caller Scarface and his profound coming-of-age observations about growing up down South, demonstrates the lyrical chemistry the crew is capable of (although the utilization of that overused Staple Singers "Let's Do It Again" sample is questionable). Still, on "Break Sumthin'" the crew touts the merits of their riotous upbringing over minimalist bass-driven beats (Ludacris notes that "it's so shady / my ol' lady gotta keep a couple guns"), making you crave more seasoned meditations on country living from groups such as Nappy Roots. Sure, this compilation boasts a wider range of subject matter than your typical Ludacris album (where tales of ho's and alcohol join tales of carnage and weed), but perhaps he should have left the homies at home. --Dalton Higgins

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Golden Grain [Explicit Lyrics]

Golden Grain [Explicit Lyrics]

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Disturbing the Ears

Disturbing Tha Peace - Golden Grain

Great CD

HORRIBLE

DTP: Disappointing, Terrible, and Pathetic

Golden Grain
Disturbing tha Peace
Manufacturer: Def Jam
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Self Explanatory

ASIN: B00006GFB6
Release Date: 2002-09-17

Tracks:

Break Sumthin' (featuring Ludacris/Shawnna/Lil' Fate/Tity Boi/I-20)
Growing Pains (Do It Again) (remix, featuring Lil' Fate/Ludacris/Shawna/Scarface/Keon Bryce
Posted (featuring Shawnna)
Smokin' Dro (featuring Tity Boi/I-20/Ludacris)
Big Chain Records (skit)
Pimp Council (featuring Lil' Fate/Ludacris/Shawnna/Too Short)
Play Pen to the State Pen (featuring Tity Boi/Dolla Boy)
R.P.M. (featuring Shawnna/Twista/Ludacris)
Can't Be Stopped (I Know) (featuring I-20)
Behind the Chain (skit)
A-Town Hatz (featuring Lil' Fate/Tity Boi/I-20/Chimere)
N.S.E.W. (featuring Shawnna/Tity Boi/I-20/Lil' Fate)
When I Touch Down (featuring Lil' Fate/Jazze Pha)
Outro on Ya A** (featuring I-20/Tity Boi/Lil' Fate/Ludacris)
Move B***h (bonus track, featuring Ludacris/Mystikal/I-20)

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Like Eminem and Busta Rhymes before him, Ludacris with Golden Grain uses his popularity to kick-start the careers of his Hot 'Lanta homies. While this a noble gesture, emcees like the gruff-voiced I-20, Tity Boi, or Lil' Fate are much less talented than their potty-mouthed leader. Certainly, the "Growing Pains" remix, featuring Def Jam South shot-caller Scarface and his profound coming-of-age observations about growing up down South, demonstrates the lyrical chemistry the crew is capable of (although the utilization of that overused Staple Singers "Let's Do It Again" sample is questionable). Still, on "Break Sumthin'" the crew touts the merits of their riotous upbringing over minimalist bass-driven beats (Ludacris notes that "it's so shady / my ol' lady gotta keep a couple guns"), making you crave more seasoned meditations on country living from groups such as Nappy Roots. Sure, this compilation boasts a wider range of subject matter than your typical Ludacris album (where tales of ho's and alcohol join tales of carnage and weed), but perhaps he should have left the homies at home. --Dalton Higgins

Customer Reviews:

Disturbing the Ears.......2005-06-26

Hey Amazon is there any way to give out 0 stars? E-mail me and let me know. This album is very dissapointing, sort of like when Tyson lossed to Lenox Lewis. You want to root for DTP on this one but it just doesnt work. Luda's crew give a whole new meaning to waste of space. It's a shame when the best performance on the album is a outside guest(Twista). This is coming from a Ludacris fan. I think that DTP sound decent on all other Ludacris projects but not this. Ludacris threw them in the water to swim and you know what they say about black people, we cant swim. So there you have it. Golden Grain gets a big Golden Shower from Dooky breath.

Disturbing Tha Peace - Golden Grain.......2005-02-20

After releasing two successful solo albums, in 2002, Ludacris brings his crew into the rap game with their first group album, "Golden Grain."

1. Break Sumthin' (Featuring Ludacris, Shawnna, Lil' Fate, T*** Boi, & I-20 - Terrible beat, Everyone comes pretty good but I-20's voice sounds terrible at the beginning of his verse, Luda does the hook which is real hardcore - 3.5/5

2. Growing Pains (Do It Again) [Remix] (Featuring Lil' Fate, Shawnna, Ludacris, Scarface, & Keon Bryce) - Good beat, Lil' Fates and Ludas verses are the same from the original track, Face and Shawnna come nice, hook is great - 5/5

3. Posted (Featuring Shawnna) - Nice beat, Shawnna comes real hard, hook is good - 4.5/5

4. Smokin' Dro (Featuring T*** Boi, I-20, & Ludacris) - Terrible beat, everyone comes nice on their verses, I-20 does an alright hook - 3.5/5

5. Big Chain Records (Skit)

6. Pimp Council (Featuirng Lil' Fate, Ludacris, Shawnna, & Too Short) - Decent beat, Fate, Shawnna, and Luda come good on this track, Too Short does the skit between the verses...there is no hook...kinda reminds me of N.W.A's "F*** Tha Police" courthouse skit - 3/5

7. Play Pen to the State Pen (Featuring T*** Boi & Dolla Boy) - Bangin beat, Dolla Boy and T*** Boi come nice, hook is real hard - 5/5

8. R.P.M. (Featuring Shawnna, Twista, & Ludacris) - Good beat, Shawnna and Twista terrorize the beat, Luda comes hard on the hook - 4.5/5

9. Can't Be Stopped (I Know) (Featuring I-20) - Good beat, I-20 comes real nice, hook is alright...nothing special - 3.5/5

10. Behind the Chain (Skit)

11. A-Town Hatz (Featuring Lil' Fate, T*** Boi, I-20, & Chemimere) - Nice beat, Everyone comes pretty decent, hook is annoying - 3/5

12. N.S.E.W. (Featuring Shawnna, T*** Boi, I-20, & Lil' Fate) - Bangin beat, Everyone comes real nice, hook isn't nothing spectacular but its good - 4.5/5

13. When I Touch Down (Featuring Lil' Fate & Jazze Pha) - Good beat, Lil' Fate spits good, hook is good - 4/5

14. Outro on Ya A** (Featuring I-20, T*** Boi, Lil' Fate, & Ludacris) - Good beat, everyone comes pretty good, there is no hook - 4/5

15. Move B**** [Bonus Track] (Featuring Ludacris, Mystikal, & I-20) - Good beat, Luda, Mystikal, and I-20 rip it, hook is great - 5/5

Overall: 53/65

4 Stars

Even though this album didn't fully meet my expectations, it's still an almost solid debut. Luda and Shawnna stick out from the rest of the DTP members but everyone gets their turn to shine. Pick it up if your a fan of Luda or the Dirty South.

Great CD.......2003-07-20

this is definitly one of the greatest CD's in my collection, and if u buy it (which you should), it will be one of your favorites as well. My favorite song has to be R.P.M. ft. shawna and twista. This song has a nice fast past to it that u are sure to love. This CD wasn't as good as Word of Mouf, but still a great Cd by itself.

HORRIBLE.......2003-05-31

this album [is bad], the only good thing about it is the HILARIOUS Big Chain records skit. Horrible

DTP: Disappointing, Terrible, and Pathetic.......2003-05-27

The DTP Golden Grain album was a huge disappointment. After hearing Luda's Back for the First Time and Word of Mouf I thought this album was garbage.Yeah there are a few good tracks such as R.P.M. and The Growing Pains RMX but 85% of the songs on here are just throwaway tracks.They put Move B**** on here as a bonus track but who needs that when it was already on Word of Mouf.I listened to the album in its entirety and I wanted to like it but I mostly despised it. I'm ready for the new Ludacris album to be released though which will definatley surpass this disaster.