D-Boyz
Life of a D-Boy
[404 Records]
Reviewed by: Marissa J. Lonardo a.k.a. MJ

Even though I’ve tried hard to deny it, I can’t ignore the flavor of
Hip-Hop that’s coming from Louisiana. So my theory is that there must be something in the water down there because D-Boyz which consist of members Stone and Lac are bringing the heat with their new album “Life of a D-Boy” which features not just 19 songs but 19 quality songs. No mixtape ready music here, just dope songs with ill hooks and lyrics. All the songs have been thought out thoroughly and masterfully arraigned with tuff wordplay.

For those unfamiliar with the D-Boyz, they are affiliated with Cash Money Records and were even signed to the label at one point. So it’s no wonder that they have absorbed a lot of musical knowledge because the album is testament to that training.

The album starts off with a smooth song appropriately titled “Life of a D-Boy.” I would have preferred an intro however the song is hot and was a nice introduction.

My favorite tracks include “Streets Keep Calling Me” featuring Kango, the song has a great Latin flavor, Kango adds to that flavor and the rhymes are tight too. More points for Stone & Lac. “Wipe ‘Em Off” featuring Mannie Fresh, “I Wonder,” and “Work to Move” featuring Jazze Pha, are also dope, so I really can’t pick one song that I didn’t like. The album also features Juvenile, TQ, and BG among others, so it’s nice that the crew came through to show support. The immaculately produced album is straight up fiiiiire. I have to give credit where its do and its definitely due here.

From start to finish its non-stop music that you actually can listen to
without skipping, plus you can either chill in the house or in the car and you still feel the cool vibes. However, I don’t know if I am being duped by the tracks being so on point or the quality, anyhow this album is a must listen.