Judge D – No Compromize Review
Posted by Selwyn DeSa on 12.30.2005
Will he live up the hype or be doomed to remain in the shadow of his bong tokin label mates?
Judge D like many other artists on Suburban Noize Records remains overshadowed by the Kottonmouth Kings but I have heard many good things about this artist. Will he live up the hype or be doomed to remain in the shadow of his bong tokin label mates? We shall soon know.
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Track 1) No Compromize: The title tracks serves as a perfect opener as it sets the theme and standards for the album.
Track 2) Survive: D talks about the struggle to make it through the trials and tribulations of life in this good track.
Track 3) Just Remember: This is message to all his haters letting them know that he remembers what they said, well done.
Track 4) Voices: Tech N9ne is the perfect person to appear on this track with D as their styles mesh beautifully on this catchy enjoyable track.
Track 5) I Don't Wanna Die: Loving the beat and chorus on this one, Johnny Richter killed his verse and Big B was decent, very bump worthy.
Track 6) Roll Call: The Dirtball appears on this track and kills it, D shouts-out KMK, this has an anthem vibe to it.
Track 7) Kronik: This serves as the obligatory weed track featuring Johnny Richter, very laid back and very good.
Track 8) We DGAF: Another song that could serve as an anthem, Chucky Styles impresses me and D is solid as they reiterate just how much they Don't Give A Fuck.
Track 9) Powertrippin: The beat is rather weird and takes a little getting used to but with help from Daddy X, D makes it work and puts this one in the bump column.
Track 10) Souljaz Story: Johnny Richter has been on point with every appearance he makes on this album and this is no exception, D hangs right there with him though.
Track 13) Ceasefire: A very angry call for everyone to stop being pussies and put their guns away which makes me nod in agreement and enjoyment at the same time.
Track 14) Get There: I love the beat as it slows things down as D handles the mellow stuff just as well as he does the anger on this deep track.
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Track 11) Interview: Considering how bomb this album has been so far I will not even hate on this interview, I will just say it has nothing relevant.
Track 12) Gangsta: I would not say this is horrible but it just does not live up to the standards of the album so far and you will not miss much by skipping it.
Track 15) The X-Cape: This would not have been my choice to end the album, as it was more of a chant than an actual song.
This was an angry, sometimes politically charged, clever, deep, and meaningful album that focused on the music rather than long boring skits that serve no purpose. Judge D delivers what I feel is one of the top ten albums of the year. It may not be enough to get him out of the shadow of his own label but it damn well should.
The 411: All the hype I heard about Judge D was without a doubt well deserved as he delivered on all fronts with No Compromize. It is hard to find anything on this album not to like as even the guest appearances came with their A game. This is easily the best album to come out of Suburban Noize not from the Kottonmouth Kings in a long time and one the best albums I have heard this year. This is extremely highly recommended.
