Big B - White Trash Renegade Review
Posted by Selwyn DeSa on 01.08.2006
Will he sink or swim in his own bong water with White Trash Renegade?
As we venture deeper into the Suburban Noize roster we focus our attention upon Big B, I am eager to see what he has to offer here, as I was rather disappointed with his High Class White Trash release. Will he sink or swim in his own bong water with White Trash Renegade? Hey, it is a Sub Noize release; you know I had to get a weed reference in there.
Bump –
Track 2) Keep Goin: A good way to open up the album as Big B introduces himself to new fans and old ones alike.
Track 3) White Trash Renegade: The title track, which is very catchy, honest, and likeable, this is about the best I have heard B sound.
Track 4) Blow My Mind: This is an awesome track, which plays on the whole "Hey Mickey" song during the chorus and has an overall reggae vibe, definite bump.
Track 5) The Underground: Big B and Daddy X team up to breathe fire on this track, which has a definite Eazy E vibe, every song so far has been better than the previous.
Track 6) Some People: Very honest track about people knowing your name whether it is in a positive or negative light.
Track 8) Crazy: A very well done track as Big B switches up his delivery to make the song live up to its title, Crazy indeed and definitely one you need to turn up loud.
Track 9) Remember: D Loc makes an appearance to help Big B reminisce about back in the days on this enjoyable track.
Track 10) The Drugs: I love this track; it has a very gritty sound to it, which matches the subject matter perfectly, not to mention I can relate to what B said.
Track 15) Rockstar: Big B slows things down with a laidback track about what he would do if he were a "Rockstar".
Track 16) Shut the Fuck Up: A much angrier more aggressive Big B turns the tables on all his haters and sends a very clear message telling them to "Shut the Fuck Up".
Track 17) Hooligan: I do not know if this was the best choice to close out the album but still a good track nonetheless about being a "Hooligan" and the "Hooligan" lifestyle.
Skip –
Track 1) New Number: A phone ring, an operator speaks; I hit the next track button.
Track 7) New Beginnings: I think there was a preacher or talking or something, and some dirty poetry, a bit humorous but not worth not skipping.
Track 11) Whiteboys: Not a particularly bad track but nothing special, I am not really into the whole white/black thing when it comes to hip-hop so long as you bring it.
Track 12) Collared Shirts: Something about Collared Shirts? Eh, who cares? Skip it.
Track 13) Hit That: I do not know but for some reason I never really got into this track and not even Johnny Richter could save it for me.
Track 14) Outlaw: The Dirtball appears on this track and it is decent enough but not something I would bump, the album seems to be dragging a bit as we near the end.
This is easily light years ahead of High Class White Trash and it is easy to see that Big B has put in his work and lot of time in order to step his game up. He has matured as a lyricist and his delivery is much improved. He also shows some versatility, as he is able to work well with many different styles on this album. If he continues to improve, Big B could become a force in the not so distant future.
The 411: On comparison to his old record alone, this is definitely a superior album. Big B is still growing and improving as an artist and this is definitely a step in the right direction. For those turned off by “High Class White Trash” it is time to give B another chance as he has solidified his spot on the Suburban Noize roster. I have no problem recommending this album.
