Third release from the Flamin Hotz label, who really got their name out there with that Curtis Vodka joint. People loved that record- I mean people way beyond the bmore resurrection hype and mp3 blog shuffle, they were all over that thing when we played it in the store. This new one from the Trouble & Bass crew is still "bmore" based in sound, but goes in way harder than Curtis (I know Sing Sing drums don't necessarily equal Baltimore Club, but what else are you gonna call this stuff? I think Blu Jemz coined the proper name "WBB" – White Boy Baltimore or something like that). Whereas Curtis Vodka's record was vaguely pretty and made you feel good- this shit hits you square in the head and might make you wanna punch somebody. It's good. Tough call but I think my favorite on here is Math Head's "Magnum(1)," reworking the Magnum P.I. theme with all sorts of breakdowns and party chants. Not cheesy at all, and barely recognizable if you aren't looking for it, this one is just clean and effective. For something more straight to the dancefloor gut, check "Uptown VIP(2)" from L.Vis, a sped up remix of Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz. The first verse is left intact, but things really get fun when they start fucking with those intro horns (same ones used on "Hips Don't Lie") for the remainder of the track. Drop The Lime has two tracks on here, both showing signs of some serious work and more of a grime / dubstep influence. Checkout the slowed down "Juggernaut(3)" with signature dubstep bass drops and the reworking of Ciara's "Get Up(4)." "Dirty Ride(5)" is a Chamillionaire remix (little late for that), but "Ballers(6)" is an all purpose joint that you could play any time. Another solid one from these guys.

reviewed by the mgmnt