J. Michael Showalter | Nashville, TN United States | 08/17/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"4tay is one of but a few ganster rappers who showed things how they were-- without glorifying the lifestyle. His delivery is buttery smoothe and good to listen to. When I was in high school, this is the only tape that remained in the car for a long period of time-- we went through everyone from Amaad to Ant Banks.This tape is a fun one to listen to. On it you have both Players' Club and I'll be around, which are still classic tracks. I dunno whose going to stumble by this review and this page, but if you have a chance, drop some cash and give this a listen. Your time will be well spent...."
So underrated, WestCoastFans will NOT be dissapointed
D3strukchun | Dusty Waters | 11/02/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Rappin' 4-Tay became a known name to me when I heard Tupac's song ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE ME where he is featured...
So I bought his album OFF PAROLE and thought it was doper than dope so I bought this album as well.
At first I was dissapointed becouse the beats sounded bad to me at the time but then I took a closer listning and started loving it.
It's one of my fav WEST COAST albums now and I would advice all whoc are fans of Snoop Dogg, E40 & Dogg Pound to peep this one out, 4-tay's flow is unique and the lyrics is bangin."Tear the Roof Off" is the coolest track, with a funky guitar line and some kicka** flow 4-tay represents...
"Just Cause I Called You A B*tch" and "Can U Buckem'" to me is few of the best from the west coast ever (Not counting Tupac since he goes beyond the west to me)"
4.5 star major Label debut from 4-Tay
G$ | B-More, MD | 01/03/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"For his debut album 4-Tay definitely represents the Bay-Area correct. The first song I heard from here was the remake of the Spinner's classic "I'll be Around" and I loved it, and got the album (and 4 other of his, of which this is the best). With 14 songs, 2 are classics, 2 are almost a classic, 4 are ok, tehr rest are good, none are bad. Guests only rap on 2 songs so you get alot of 4-Tay (and do the hook on 2). Production is great and funky (classic west coast old school beats). Handled by Lil Fly, Franky J, Black C, J-Mack, Anthony & Rufus Esteban. A must have form early/mid 90's west coast rap fans.
#1 - 7.5
#2 - 9.5 (f/ Seff the Gaffla -- tight beat)
#3 - 8.5 (nice beat)
#4 - 10 (CLASSIC -- f/ JT the Bigga Figga, Lil Fly -- great beat)
#5 - 9 (nice relaxing beat0
#6 - 8.5 (another tight relaxing beat)
#7 - 8
#8 - 10 (CLASSIC remake of the Spinners & uses thir hook and beat)
"This is the epitome of Bay Area rap. What's funny is the people from other parts of the country bought the album because of "Players Club" but just can't get into the thick Bay Area sauce on the other tracks. Don't feel bad. It's not where you're from, it's where ya at..."
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Philip Y. | Israel | 07/25/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Anthony Forte AKA Rappin' 4-Tay is one of the greatest rappers from the West Coast. He is from San Francisco and has been in the game for many years. This is his first album nationwide. It's the beginning and he did such a great work on it. He's got the tight flow, which is combined with some smooth Bay Area beats, gives us a tight album by this so talented rapper."