Aug 12, 2016I think it's interesting to see how much more this album has become appreciated with time/since Thug's string of solo releases, at least from what I've noticed. When I first heard it I only liked a handful of songs on it, and it grew from there. I can listen to it two years later and become more amazed at how fantastic it is every time.
Quan is underappreciated by a lot of people on here as well.
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Jul 30, 2016
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Jul 23, 2016
Based upon 15 ratings, SXN80 gives It Was Written a 9.1.
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In honor of Gucci's first album since his release from prison:
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Gucci Mane - The State vs. Radric Davis [2009]
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Jul 23, 2016
Listened to this a week or so ago but forgot to rate. As someone mentioned earlier, it's crazy that this was considered "selling out" back then by some people. It's a lot more accessible than Illmatic, but that doesn't take away from it. It might no be the perfect 10 quintessential rap album Illmatic is, but it's a more-than-worthy successor. It's hard to argue against an album with The Message, If I Ruled the World, and Affirmative Action.
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Jul 12, 2016
Summer Knights shows a lot of progression rapping- and maturity-wise, but doesn't quite match up to B4DA$$ in that sense and is missing an element of fun that made 1999 and Peep the APROcalypse so endearing. It's an OK album that you'll enjoy if you're a big Joey fan, but it's not something I'd find myself revisiting much.
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Jul 8, 2016
I like both 1999 and B4.DA.$$ better than this onePRHYME, Skippy and boyz n the suburbs like this. -
Jul 8, 2016
7.5/10
I actually prefer this mixtape over 1999. It's a very nostalgic project for me of when I was on a cruise 3 years back. There are a lot of highlights for me including Trap Door, 95 Till Infinity, and Reign which are my top 3. While there aren't any songs I dislike on here, I would score it higher if it was shortened and more condense.Fire Squad, Ordinary Joel and Groovy Tony like this. -
Jul 5, 2016
Thankfully most of the people with awful opinions don't read the rules so their votes don't count.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, reD10S and Ordinary Joel like this. -
Jul 4, 2016
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Jun 20, 2016
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Jun 20, 2016
Also, BC, just going through my iTunes and throwing a few recommendations out for albums to do:
Joey Badass - Summer Knights
Meek Mill - Dreams & Nightmares
Nas - The Lost Tapes
Rick Ross - God Forgives, I Don't
Any solo project by Pusha Tboyz n the suburbs, DKC and Maad City like this. -
Jun 20, 2016
my dumbass thinking of 2001 the whole time
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Jun 19, 2016
10/10 bhronic bertified blassic. So many classic records on thisOrdinary Joel, Red Rum and boyz n the suburbs like this. -
Jun 10, 2016
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Jun 9, 2016
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Jun 9, 2016
Innn My HoooooooodOrdinary Joel, YaBoyTr and Loyalty like this. -
Jun 9, 2016
Gonna have to relisten to Massacre before I give a rating. Surprised to see such a low rating for Tha Tour pt 1.Ordinary Joel, xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and aquaberryares like this. -
Jun 7, 2016
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Jun 6, 2016
7.8
It's probably the easiest project of his to digest, there's a good amount of excellent songs on here and in usual Gates fashion there's rarely ever a moment of dullness. My score isn't really reflective of how I really feel about it, but he does have better projects that I hold in high regard.Ordinary Joel, DKC and Soldier like this.