This is Michael Mixerr. Today I will review Da’X - Creepin’ on da Cut.
Da’X and Original B were label mates on the Brick City Productions label outta Cleveland, Ohio. In fact they often collaborated on each others songs. Da’X contributed to many songs all over the Original B - World of Fools demo from 1996. Brick City Productions gives Cleveland rapper Da’X gets his own chance in to shine in the spotlight on his debut album Creepin’ on da Cut which was released in 1997. He gets a chance to prosper and shin on the mic.
Brick City Intro is the intro. Brick City is a reference to Cleveland, Ohio. The Brick City Intro samples James Brown - The Big Payback. Also dig the James Brown bass guitar sample in the background. Original B lets us know we have entered the zone the beginning of the Brick City Intro.
The same intro used on Original B - World of Fools is used on this album as well. Nobody else would have thought so otherwise. The Brick City Intro is so dope. Brick City Intro was produced by all the in-house producers at Brick City Productions (aka Brick City Records).
Quasnetic is a track that appeared on the Original B - World of Fools as a Da’X/Original B duo cut in 1996. The sample used is Morris Day - Jiggalos Get Lonely Too.
Quasnetic is dedicated to the brothers and sisters living in a quasnetic state. Quasnetic means getting caught up between the good and the bad by being mentally in the middle. It means being in the middle of the crossroads for particular events, situations, or drama. When in a quasnetic state, you are automatically in the middle unable to decide the good or bad about a particular situation or event. In Original B’s case, the quasnetic state means living the street life.
At the beginning of Quasnetic, Original B explains how at the age of 13 he was living on the streets to make ends meet. He used to sell drugs. Now he is trying so hard to stay clean and clear of drugs. There were drug fiends among other fiends at the time. He used to sell crack cocaine. The blocks are where he would cruise everyday. Original B would slang on Beachwood. He knows the street life is wrong. So every night he prays to Jesus Christ.
Original B is in the quasnetic state between heaven or hell. He is caught up between heaven or hell. It’s hard to maintain living life. Will he make it in an ever so cold world? He is standing bold sporting gold and driving Benzo’s. Pimping fine hoes.
Quasnetic is dedicated to those living in a quasnetic state of mind. When in a quasnetic state, you are automatically in the middle unable to decide the good or bad about a particular situation or event. In Original B’s case and for Da’X as well, the quasnetic state means living the street life.
Da’X drinks beer after beer while living life with no fear. Da’X and Original B be slanging that crack rock. Da’X states the 6 o’clock news does not care about the ghetto. When you see Da’X rolling on Beachwood, you’ll notice him because he’s the brother with the fleeetwood. He’s got the Benz, the friends, and a whole lot of ends. His body cannot stop living in this quasnetic state.
A walk thru hell has that deep dark heavy bass with a touch of Esham’s acid rap sounds. The bass hits hard and heavy as the sounds on this particular Da’X song are rough and rugged. The heavy pultruding bass stands out the most. 3 minutes of negative reality best describes this song as the song offers no solutions or answers to the problems Da’X faces.
The life of Da’X seems to be in shambles. He takes us on a walk thru hell. Another homeboy got shot by a glock. The mother is crying because her son is dead buried in underground. Da’X makes a reference to black on black crime 25 seconds into the song.
Da’X strives to survive as he competes against the devil. His neighborhood is a mess. Crime has taken over. He’s walking over dead bodies and bloody coat hangers. Da’X found out from his girl he has HIV. According to Da’X life is just a fairytale. With no father around, his family could not pay rent.
This album was like no other album or EP that was coming straight out of the Ohio rap scene particularly the city of Cleveland. Brooding moods with deep dark heavy bass gives out Esham’s acid rap vibe. The album has a dark and grimey mood. Only downside is the number of skits. If that was toned down, then this album would have been a bonafide 5/5***** classic!
I rate this album, Creepin’ on da Cut, 4/5****!
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