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Respectable and Worth Coppin'

E. Film Makin G | Los Angeles | 03/13/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Against All Oddz, named after Pac's album, is a respectable and strong effort from Young Noble and E.D.I. The tracks here are well-produced and on par with their other works. The duo do what they do best and deliver the goods.



I agree with Constant's review of the track listings, but Outlaw Pride and Leave the Rest Behind stand out as my favorites off the album. "Make You Happy" is a beautiful love song, which is surprising considering the groups subject matter, showing their talent in all ranges.



The high production value is also evident with the original beats (besides Leave the Rest Behind, which is sampled off another original beat). Overall, it's a great effort in all aspects that will please fans and bump in the car likewise."

Outlawz Present Young Noble & E.D.I. - Against All Oddz

Constant | Vancouver, BC Canada | 03/07/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Young Noble & E.D.I. of the Outlawz deliver the goods on the fourteen-track duo album "Against All Oddz" (2006). After the laidback intro "Ride It Out", Young Noble & E.D.I. provide an anthem with the raw "Outlaw Pride", repping the Outlaw movement and being independent. The next track "Leave the Past Behind" is powerful, anyone that knows this group knows that they have been through a lot. On this cut Young Noble & E.D.I. reflect on how they came up and what they have been through in a track about moving on. The next cut "Clutchin On A 45" is fire, the Outlawz duo deliver some memorable lyrics while using turning their mentors lyrics into a dope chorus. "Pimpin In My Blood" flows through well, and then the Outlawz provide an outstanding track with "Make You Happy", a feel good love song with a lot of heart to it. My favourite track is the exceptional "Same Thang", backed by a tight beat Noble & E.D.I. shine on a track which I have on repeat. This upbeat cut is about coming out on top no matter what. The Outlaw duo then pays attention to the ladies on "Keep On Doing It" and "I Wanna Know". "All Family, No Friends" vibes well, as does the scarface sample used on the interlude "Big Time". The Outlawz talk about other rappers, and the rap game on the strong "Dont Change", a track about not forgetting ones roots. I can think of more then one rapper when listening to this one. Noble and E.D.I. close the album off with "We Outlawz" thanking their listeners, repping their movement and remembering all their friends and family that have passed. Young Noble & E.D.I. provide a release worth adding to the collection with "Against All Oddz", I personally think the Outlawz continue to get better on solo and as group with each new release and they are finally getting the production they deserve. I am looking forward to the next group album, for fans of the group this is definitely an album not to sleep on."

Outlawz

Skennywhops | 03/18/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Outlawz are one of my favorite groups to come out from the Westcoast and even though most of them quit the group it is still great to hear music from the remaining members. All the songs are well produced and the lyrics are good as usual and just to hear new material from them is worth hearing. Also get the album that Young Noble did with Layzie Bone called "Thug Brothers". Buy this album it is worth the money you pay for it."