The second studio album by Curtis "Big Mello" Davis is a strong document in the unpopular rap scene of Houston. Rap-A-Lot produces the record, but instead of placing the usual five-six producers, there's only Crazy C behind the keyboards along with Big Mello, while Mike Dean provides many instruments and is credited with only one beat. The funky production is competent, good rhythms, midtempo drums, mobb samples and some whiny and annoying synths, while the performer delivers lyrics on various gangsterisms with a dynamic rapping style, sometimes hardcore or fast, but much more often relaxed and effortless. In the second part, the CD also features jazzy samples, several xmas bells and soul-rnb hooks, managing to maintain a consistent level of quality. The Priority distribution allows the project to hit the charts, however, the album is overshadowed by an avalanche of top-tier releases and that's a shame, because, despite the length at nearly 75 minutes, it's a great listen for gangsta heads.
Rating: 7/10.
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