[ATI] Consequence- Don't Quit Your Day Job

A.T.I. · 03-05-2007, 10:35 PM

Consequence
Don't Quit Your Day Job
G.O.O.D. Music

Quite a veteran for a dude dropping his first polished LP, Consequence's first GOOD Music-backed project is subject to the double-edge sword that is his highly respected imprint- although Quence has the immediate attention of many Kanye West fans (not to mention the 'Ye beats that come along with the GOOD badge), his label debut, Don't Quit Your Day Job, doesn't quite measure up to the high level of music previously put out by label-mates West, Common, and John Legend. With the Kanye-signed approval comes a sense of expectation, and coming off a couple of attention-worthy verses on Kanye's two LP's, Cons-to-the-Quence delivers a solid effort, but one which leaves much room for tweaking.

The clearest problem on Quence's sophomore disc is the predictable vibes and songwriting put through by Cons on just about every song- with Kanye being well-known for his inventive takes on old-school samples, many cuts here come off as rehashed versions of some of 'Ye's more mediocre work. But this isn't about Kanye- Consequence has proven himself to be a impressive lyricist with an effortless flow through his work on the mixtape circuit, and while the flow and lyrics on Don't Quit Your Day Job are by no means wack, you can't help but feel as though this was the time for Quence to shine, instead of playing it safe to settle for a GOOD disc (pun intended). Fun joints like "Da Job Song" and the West collaborated "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly" are examples of why Quence's main premise for the album works, as his easy-to-relate-to verses (about balancing his 9 to 5 employment with his rap dreams) come across effectively on production which uses a calming, up-tempo vibe (backed by flutes, low-key piano solos, and light soul backup vocals).

"Feel This Way" with John Legend is another example of Cons' more natural blue-collar rhymes, which give unique, comical insight into his life experiences, and "Uncle Rahiem" seems lyrically like Cons' version on the much liked "Family Business". Contrasting the better cuts, are uninspired efforts on the corny "Pretty Little Sexy Mama" and the surprisingly boring GOOD-collabo "Disperse," where guest verses from Really Doe and GLC do little to compliment the smooth production. At 12 full tracks, Cons has himself a well-focused album, with very few throw-away cuts, and songs which are sure to grow with the audience, but for a dude many touted as one of the "next emcees to watch," you can't help but feel that this glass is half-empty.

Fase [Hi-TEK] · 03-07-2007, 11:09 PM

nice review....the album was enjoyable but i think he coulda did better...

Rick Styles · 08-04-2007, 04:53 PM

good review nig

A_T_I · 08-08-2007, 02:48 AM

free posting....

Just_Blaze · 08-20-2007, 06:04 PM

I was a fan of this album

Nokturnal · 08-20-2007, 06:55 PM

never checked this out.

Just_Blaze · 08-21-2007, 03:53 PM

^your slackin, at first listen you may think like why did i buy this but it grows on you.. well it did on me.. its been in regular rotation in my car since i got it.

thestreets · 11-26-2007, 06:24 PM

props...nice review...

Shyne · 11-28-2007, 10:48 PM

I almost checked this out today but decided to pass. ATI tends to overrate things compared to my scale and if even he only gave it a 3 I shudder to think what I would give it.

A.T.I. · 11-28-2007, 11:08 PM

^I'm pretty confident you'd give it a 3

KING BHOB · 11-28-2007, 11:37 PM

3.75!!!! only cuz this nigga rahiem has it out for me
he was like,"nigga grip up grip up"
i was like

yeaken 23 · 11-30-2007, 01:14 PM

propzzz good review.

ILLogic · 11-30-2007, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shyne

I almost checked this out today but decided to pass. ATI tends to overrate things compared to my scale and if even he only gave it a 3 I shudder to think what I would give it.

Lmao, cracca please! Imagine what I'd give it! Shit!

A.T.I. · 11-30-2007, 10:19 PM

ppfft, I'm not the one who called Freeway's shit almost a near-classic :0

A.T.I. · 06-05-2008, 06:19 PM

^fuck you...

Grandmaster G · 06-05-2008, 06:46 PM

^how many reviews have u done so far?

A.T.I. · 06-05-2008, 07:11 PM

70ish prolly

aftermath · 09-02-2008, 02:40 AM

its a okay album. disperse, uptown, and who knew my luck would change were some of my favorites

L.Smalls · 09-02-2008, 05:42 AM

i liked it
its too overrated
give it 3 like yu did

03-05-2007, 10:35 PM	#1
A.T.I. Politics As Usual Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 4,501 Thanks: 244 Thanked 826 Times in 165 Posts	[ATI] Consequence- Don't Quit Your Day Job [ATI] Consequence- Don't Quit Your Day Job Consequence Don't Quit Your Day Job G.O.O.D. Music Quite a veteran for a dude dropping his first polished LP, Consequence's first GOOD Music-backed project is subject to the double-edge sword that is his highly respected imprint- although Quence has the immediate attention of many Kanye West fans (not to mention the 'Ye beats that come along with the GOOD badge), his label debut, Don't Quit Your Day Job, doesn't quite measure up to the high level of music previously put out by label-mates West, Common, and John Legend. With the Kanye-signed approval comes a sense of expectation, and coming off a couple of attention-worthy verses on Kanye's two LP's, Cons-to-the-Quence delivers a solid effort, but one which leaves much room for tweaking. The clearest problem on Quence's sophomore disc is the predictable vibes and songwriting put through by Cons on just about every song- with Kanye being well-known for his inventive takes on old-school samples, many cuts here come off as rehashed versions of some of 'Ye's more mediocre work. But this isn't about Kanye- Consequence has proven himself to be a impressive lyricist with an effortless flow through his work on the mixtape circuit, and while the flow and lyrics on Don't Quit Your Day Job are by no means wack, you can't help but feel as though this was the time for Quence to shine, instead of playing it safe to settle for a GOOD disc (pun intended). Fun joints like "Da Job Song" and the West collaborated "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly" are examples of why Quence's main premise for the album works, as his easy-to-relate-to verses (about balancing his 9 to 5 employment with his rap dreams) come across effectively on production which uses a calming, up-tempo vibe (backed by flutes, low-key piano solos, and light soul backup vocals). "Feel This Way" with John Legend is another example of Cons' more natural blue-collar rhymes, which give unique, comical insight into his life experiences, and "Uncle Rahiem" seems lyrically like Cons' version on the much liked "Family Business". Contrasting the better cuts, are uninspired efforts on the corny "Pretty Little Sexy Mama" and the surprisingly boring GOOD-collabo "Disperse," where guest verses from Really Doe and GLC do little to compliment the smooth production. At 12 full tracks, Cons has himself a well-focused album, with very few throw-away cuts, and songs which are sure to grow with the audience, but for a dude many touted as one of the "next emcees to watch," you can't help but feel that this glass is half-empty. __________________ 'Let's get it clear like eucalyptus, if you conflicted'

08-08-2007, 02:48 AM	#4
A_T_I Against_The_Industry Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 198 Thanks: 55 Thanked 11 Times in 2 Posts	free posting.... __________________ "Pack up the Vitamin Water gymbag, throw the rest of them wack ass singles in there, and hang it up…cuz it’s a wrap for you." -GOAT post on XXL.com

08-20-2007, 06:04 PM	#5
Just_Blaze Thread Jacker Numero Uno! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nu Jers.. It's that on top muzik! Posts: 3,220 Thanks: 92 Thanked 119 Times in 78 Posts	I was a fan of this album __________________ "tell blaze to stop it wit the embarassing posts.....he's making everything die" - Grandmaster G

08-20-2007, 06:55 PM	#6
Nokturnal \|= Embrace The Martian =\| Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,926 Thanks: 551 Thanked 1,578 Times in 449 Posts	never checked this out. __________________

08-21-2007, 03:53 PM	#7
Just_Blaze Thread Jacker Numero Uno! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nu Jers.. It's that on top muzik! Posts: 3,220 Thanks: 92 Thanked 119 Times in 78 Posts	^your slackin, at first listen you may think like why did i buy this but it grows on you.. well it did on me.. its been in regular rotation in my car since i got it. __________________ "tell blaze to stop it wit the embarassing posts.....he's making everything die" - Grandmaster G

03-07-2007, 11:09 PM	#2
Fase [Hi-TEK] BOOM! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 2,074 Thanks: 213 Thanked 76 Times in 32 Posts	nice review....the album was enjoyable but i think he coulda did better...

08-04-2007, 04:53 PM	#3
Rick Styles Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blackpool, Seaside. Posts: 2,577 Thanks: 1,675 Thanked 1,230 Times in 201 Posts	good review nig

11-26-2007, 06:24 PM	#8
thestreets Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ... Posts: 2,090 Thanks: 541 Thanked 8,040 Times in 525 Posts	props...nice review...

11-28-2007, 10:48 PM	#9
Shyne Sons Of Liberty Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,846 Thanks: 3 Thanked 632 Times in 192 Posts	I almost checked this out today but decided to pass. ATI tends to overrate things compared to my scale and if even he only gave it a 3 I shudder to think what I would give it. __________________ myspace.com/vocabthemc Album Dropping November 22nd!

11-28-2007, 11:08 PM	#10
A.T.I. Politics As Usual Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 4,501 Thanks: 244 Thanked 826 Times in 165 Posts	^I'm pretty confident you'd give it a 3 __________________ 'Let's get it clear like eucalyptus, if you conflicted'

11-28-2007, 11:37 PM	#11
KING BHOB Bhob Dylan/Bhob Marley Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: East Allentown Pennsylvania Posts: 1,508 Thanks: 0 Thanked 432 Times in 92 Posts	3.75!!!! only cuz this nigga rahiem has it out for me he was like,"nigga grip up grip up" i was like __________________ >>>>>>>LIFE

11-30-2007, 01:14 PM	#12
yeaken 23 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 114 Thanks: 55 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	propzzz good review.

11-30-2007, 10:19 PM	#14
A.T.I. Politics As Usual Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 4,501 Thanks: 244 Thanked 826 Times in 165 Posts	ppfft, I'm not the one who called Freeway's shit almost a near-classic :0 __________________ 'Let's get it clear like eucalyptus, if you conflicted'

06-05-2008, 06:19 PM	#15
A.T.I. Politics As Usual Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 4,501 Thanks: 244 Thanked 826 Times in 165 Posts	^fuck you... __________________ 'Let's get it clear like eucalyptus, if you conflicted'

06-05-2008, 06:46 PM	#16
Grandmaster G Veteran Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: . Posts: 7,977 Thanks: 1 Thanked 66 Times in 41 Posts	^how many reviews have u done so far?

06-05-2008, 07:11 PM	#17
A.T.I. Politics As Usual Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 4,501 Thanks: 244 Thanked 826 Times in 165 Posts	70ish prolly __________________ 'Let's get it clear like eucalyptus, if you conflicted'

09-02-2008, 02:40 AM	#18
aftermath Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Philly Posts: 267 Thanks: 47 Thanked 28 Times in 5 Posts	its a okay album. disperse, uptown, and who knew my luck would change were some of my favorites __________________

09-02-2008, 05:42 AM	#19
L.Smalls Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mission Posts: 603 Thanks: 138 Thanked 150 Times in 25 Posts	i liked it its too overrated give it 3 like yu did __________________

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