For those
who don't know, this album was supposed to be released in 1999/2000 on
Gotcha Bakk Records and Big Game Records, but due to the decline of
gangsta rap in the music industry and distributors not wanting to take
this project on, it remained unreleased for 14 years. Production was
done by Funkysoulbrotha, Black Jason and Sin Loc. This is perfect
G-Funk.
Also Sin Loc was the G who wore the Freddy Kuger mask in
1993 on Steady Dippin', Piru Love, and Bangin' On Wax. Sin Loc was one
of the rappers on the Bangin' On Wax project series. He was on the Crip
side for the project.
Anyway… On with the album!
Sin Loc
tells us he's well and alive reppin' the CPT on Still Rollen' with Black
Jason. Tredding Water is another good song. 4 Ya Hat showcases Sin
Loc's lyrical talent. The bass goes super hard. So do the beats. Great
use of the Big Lurch sample on the title track Smell The Smoke, See The
Fire.
Cheddar is biographical song of Sin Loc's life. It's all
about survival in the dope game even when that shit don't work. Ain't
nothing funny when you're broke. Straight up reality here. Another track
laced with G-Funk beats. Black Jason and Lil D (Sin Loc's son) are
featured on this song.Just Bounce is a song to floss to in your ride whether it's on Dayton Rims, Caddilac, or Regals.
Win,
Lose, Or Draw to me is about making decisions in life. Basically about
making choices. Dead On They Ass is a hit'em up 187 song with fast paced
G-Funk beats. Snoring samples Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing. Super
Rhymes 1999 samples Jimmy Spencer - Super Rhymes. Super Rhymes 1999 is
the best song on this album!! Straight From The Heart is a dedication
song to Eazy-E.
Tredding Water, 4 Ya Hat, and Super Rhymes
1999 should have been singles. Too bad this wasn't released in 1999 as
Sin Loc had planned.
I rate this album, Smell The Smoke, See The Fire, 5/5*****!
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