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MORE THAN NOTHIN' J SOULJA REVIEW

INTRO

Hey what's up peeps, it's Kelvin and I was really happy to see all the support on my last post it helped me out a lot knowing there's people that liked it and supported me on something I am really passionate about. Today we got an album that I didn't expect to be reviewing here. It's called "More Than Nothin'" by J Soulja. I was told by the man himself to review so I was like sure I would love to review albums and listen to new music all the time and would love a bigger audience to discuss music to. If any of you have suggestions for albums no matter the genre or if you made it or someone else did I will listen to all and give my full opinion on it. So now let's review J Soulja's debut album "More Than Nothin'".

REVIEW

If I'm being honest I did not expect myself liking this album as much as I thought I would. I didn't realize that J Soulja performed in shows with the TDE group, and Wale. J Soulja is an Austin, Texas conscious rapper with dedication and just wants to be important. If I had to describe his talent, I'd say he has a Dave East voice, with a Isaiah Rashad flow and a little bit of J Cole in some lines like in the song "Troubles" Here's a penny for your thoughts You'll make some cents with common sense. Something about that bar, I feel like I can hear J Cole saying that or something close to that. But holy shit this dude rocks, like this album was not what I expected he put a lot of time and effort to all these tracks. "Roof" literally sounds like an Isaiah Rashad song which is amazing because I love Isaiah so much. The beats and instrumentals are produced by Steelio Foreign are amazing too. My favorite beats would have to be on "Need Mine", "Value", and "Roof". Souljas flow and lyrics are hard hitting, and confident. They also have a lot of rhythm to it a lot of rappers nowadays, especially on the come up would never make anything like this with so much groove and soul behind the voice. I also love the album cover it really sets the tone for the album and gives it a powerful feeling to it.

I'M A GOD IN MY HOME I'M A GOD IN MY HOME NIGGA I SAID IT TWICE SO YOU KNOW I MEANT IT!

This album feels so fun and lively too. I feel like Soulja had a lot of fun in the studio when he was making songs like "Energy" and "Value". Like can we talk about "Value"??? That hook is phenomenal and it proves he actually has a pretty good voice and can sing pretty well. I have to keep saying it but that just reminds me of Isaiah Rashad. There's also songs like " Top Down" and "Troubles" where he reminds me a lot of Dave East with the underground type of sound. Not that he is trying to copy their cadence because he definitely has his own sound and flow with songs like "Bottom" and "On the Way". My first full listen had me like OH SHIT, what did I stumble upon? He has sick rhythm and knows what he is actually doing. J Soulja is something different like really different and I feel like he will keep rising if he keeps this up. I encourage you guys to check this out, it's a nice breath of fresh air from the same old playlist of songs we listen to. The lyrics and production will have you feeling like you're soaring through the skies. Light up some gas, have god on your side and enjoy this collection of songs from chill to hype and even a little emotional. It's also 10 songs and around 20 minutes it's short and sweet. Trust me you won't regret it.

RATING

Easily one of the best albums I listened to in the last 6 months, I really didn't expect to come out liking this album a lot. I keep saying it but I'm still in shock with my jaw open. Props to you Soulja, you did a good job and I wish success and happiness comes to you! A little bit of a short review compared to my others but it's a short album with a lot of love behind it and it deserves a mention. Thanks to everyone who supports me and helped me out with my review!

Best songs

5. On the Way

4. Top Down

3. Roof

2. Need Mine

1. Value (That hook is just so addicting)

Rate: 7.5/10

My name is Kelvin and thanks for being here with me <3

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Act 1: While We’re Young

Chapter 5

Erik ‘Killmonger’ Stevens x Black OC

(Unedited.)

Tuesday

January 10th 2005

Last night was the only night I'm allowing myself to cry over him and his 'return'. What good would it do me? No, I was gonna take Erik and whatever he had to throw at me by storm.

Waking up the next day, I feel refreshed. Like a brand new person with a more positive mindset. Today I had 3 classes and I'm determined to have a good Erik free day.

That whole Erik free thing went out the window as soon as I got to my first class.

Double O Computer Programming 1 was a junior class, however I'd taken it during the summer during my first year at UC Berkeley. DOCP 2 wouldn't be available until next semester but I needed to have a class since this was my first year on the actual campus. Thankfully Miss Hill really needed a T.A and the fact that I could help with an algorithm that tied into thermal nuclear astrophysics had her sold.

Right after I finished taking attendance, she barely got a word out before the door swung open revealing Erik as our late comer. I quickly glanced at the sheet in front of me, scanning for his name. I was so use to calling him N’dajaka when we were kids, I completely skipped over ‘Erik Stevens’. I huffed rolling my eyes, arms crossed over my chest. His timbs were the only thing heard shuffling across the room making hid way toward the front of the class. Wordlessly he handed Miss Hill before his eyes were on me. They scanned me from top to bottom, before locking with me a smug grin on his lips.

"Hey Lona," my jaw dropped.

Before I could get out a word, Miss Hill opened her mouth, looking up from the paper he handed her.

"Welcome Erik, sorry for the confusion."

"It's all good," he shrugged.

"Im Miss Hill, and I see you already know my aid. As I explained to the class prior to taking attendance, If I'm unavailable feel free to email or call her during the hours listed on the sheet." She is then took a sheet from me and handed him to me. "Other than that, find a seat."

He nodded pretending look over the sheet before averting his gaze back on me.

"I'm definitely gon do that."

Fuck my life right?

Well, Erik just so happened to be in the Calculus class I skipped two days ago. I thank God my record was squeaky clean and Mr. Kennedy accepted my poor excuse before I was quickly reminded the man upstairs has a sense of humor as the only available seat was next to Erik.

"The person next to you will be your partner for the remainder of the semester so let's take the next 15 minutes getting know one another hmm?." Mr. Kennedy instructed.

I couldn't suppress the groan that slipped as Erik casually leaned back in his chair, examining me.

"You heard the man, get to know me."

"I know all I need this know about you Erik."

"Oh so I'm Erik now? Like that?" He spoke cool, calm, and collected like our exchanged was normal.

I gripped my pencils tight, my knee bouncing up and down my body tense.

"Let me set things straight now. We don't need to talk to one another. If it doesn't have anything to do with any of the classes we take together, don't want to hear it. When you see me act like you don't know me. We clear?"

The expression on his face was unreadable before his lip twitched slight him responding.

"Crystal."

Wednesday

January 24th, 2005

It had been two weeks since Erik showed up here.

Ok that's a lie.

Apparently this man has been here. And to top it off, this mans name was in every bitch mouth like the second coming of Jesus Christ. From what I've observed though, he doesn't say much, or gives any of these broads much attention. He don't say much in general actually, he's really good at blending in. He got that laid back, mysterious, bad boy vibe going for him and these females out here hella into that.

But when he opens his mouth, that cocky bastard sure knows how to disrupt my entire soul at least while we're in class.

Outside of class though, he acts like I'm invisible.

It was like he never knew me. And honestly, I don't know how to feel about it. I know that's what I said I wanted but it bothers me just the same.

Today in particular though, he argued me down during our Calculus class. We had one problem to figure out before we could leave class today. You and your partner were supposed agree on the answer, and heaven forbid he just agree with me so we can get out of here. Math was always my subject when we were kids, nothing has changed. I was damn near about to say fuck it when he started laughing.

What in the entire fuck it so funny?" I was fuming.

"You," he shook his head. "You really hella mad."

"Um, YES!" I damn near shouted fed up. "You literally been tryna convince me it's 5 when it's-"

"Chill. I know the answer is 3 girl. C'mon, let's go." So smoothly he closed the book, grabbed his bag and headed to the front.

I was so upset, I had to let him do all the talking when it came to explain to the teacher I'll answer and how we got there. I know I open my mouth I wasn't going to say anything nice.

"Girl what crawled up your ass and died?" Donise questioned with a stank look as we sat at one of the benches outside of the library.

"Yeah What did Erik do now," I could hear teasing in Tatiana's tone so I flipped her off.

Only giving a brief explanation, I went on a mini rant about what happened in class 20 minutes ago. Donise's thought it was funny, while Tati just shook her head.

"I still can't believe it him," Tatianna glanced as a group of guys from across the quad headed our way, Erik included.

"Yes, and I wish it wasn't."

Tatianna was the first real friend I made in a while. I was actually tutoring her online for a while before she found out I was 4 years younger than her. Our friendship started off as a trade. I was her tutor and she both convinced and enrolled in a mentor program to help me with my social skills. I didn't speak to anyone much when Erik left, but I got into a lot of fights. According to the school counselor I was taking out my anger and abandonment issues on.I have meds to tame the anger, and while I haven't had to take them in a while Eric definitely bring that anger out of me.

"Girl that's just sexual tension. You got to fuck all that out." Ashley put in her unwanted two cents.

"Trust me when I tell you on God it isn't."

"Well if you out to holla, then trust and believe I will." She tossed her hair over her shoulder

I didn't really mess with Ashley like that, but she was Tati's frat sister which made them 'friends'. That little thot pocket will screw anything with legs, D, and a pulse and I'm not bout that life. Plus she messy as fuck and I don't trust her as far as I can throw her.

"I don't doubt it," I smirked as Donise said exactly what I was thinking.

Donise was coo' though, I meet her when I first got here 2 months ago. Believe It or not she was apart of the welcome comity for MIT and turned out her and Tatiana were already friends. Once she figured out  who I was, I was shot to the front line during registration and everything.

"Anyways, y'all going Ant and them party tomorrow?" Ashley questioned probably tryna bum a ride.

"What party?"

"The Que's," Donise answered. "The dudes with Erik are frat."

Now this was news to me. I met most of them before but I had no idea there were in a sorority. Examining them, I guess it all made sense. Most in the clique sported some sort of purple and yellow lanyard either around their neck or on their keychain that hung from their jean pocket as if  they wanted everybody to know who they were. Which I wouldn't doubt.

"Ladies! What we chattin about?" Moses questions every bit of his thick English accent tapering off every word.

"Our plans for mañana," Tati answered l

"Word. Y'all coming to the party tomorrow?" Jay spoke playing with a few strands of Donise's curls.

"Tomorrow? It's Thursday." I said confused. "Ain't there class the next day?"

"What's the matter, you can't hang?" I glared at Jay, knowing he was only chastising me because him and Erik were close, according to Tati.

I swear to God men gossip more than women do. Rolling my eyes I spared Erik a glance and he looked like he was waiting on me to respond.

"Oh, I can definitely hang."

I couldn't hang.

Around midnight I was  in the bathroom throwing up everything, damn near hug in the toilet as my surrounding looks so blurry and I can barely function. Im not sure when I'd finally finished, but I could feel someone picks me up and out the bathroom and soon everything goes blurry and then black.

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