Fed-X - Drug War (2006)
Since their debut in 1999, the Mob Figaz have been in dominant force in the independent rap scene. All members have experienced many up downs and run ins with the law, the loss of Freako, as well as Mac Dre. After surviving a near fatal gunshot wound to the head at point blank range several years ago, Fed-X emerges with his solo debut, Drug War. 50 States does not disappoint with this release as all Mob Figaz members appear on this album. Backed by Rob Lo’s production throughout the album, Fed-X displays his cocky raps over Rob Lo’s psycadelic yet soulful beats.
Arguably one of the best songs on the album, “Ghetto” displays Feddi’s love-hate relationship with the streets: “The ghetto’s my lady/this drug war’s crazy/21 bullets in the air so we can stay free/I bust shots at my enemy I’m killin the beef/Homie its good out here come stay with me.” Other notable songs include the dynamic Never Over featuring Ampichino, Switch It Up, and Beef. However, this album could have faired much better without the recycling of C-bo’s intro from his MobFather Album, and “Limelight“, where all 5 Mob Figaz make a rare appearance on a song together, has mediocre sound quality. The lyrics also seem redundant at times as well as 50 States raps as if he had sold more coke than Tony Montana himself. All in all, this is a solid release by Fedi Dibiase.
scale
weak as fuck
disappointment
siccness: average
above average
classic