Dre Dog - The New Jim Jones & I Hate You With A Passion

Dre Dog was Andre Nickatina before he changed his name; he also had a slightly different style altogether before the name change. Dre Dog's style was much more aggressive & in your face; while still being mysterious as fuck. Having a knack for rapping, Dre dropped out of of the Galileo Academy of Science and Technology & pursued his goals.

According to Andre he has a D average. Maybe he attended college because he felt he had no other option and just wanted to make the best of his time, which is not a good reason to go to any college.

He released his debut on In-A-Minute Records, and he was one of the most successful artists on the label.

Just a brief explanation behind the title; Jim Jones was a pastor best known for the deaths of almost 1000 people due to poison gases, an airstrip shooting and cyanide-laced flavor Aid.

I guess the nature of all Gangster Rappers is to be a mass murderer to sell records. Hey it works right? I know when he changed his name, violence and aggression became less apparent in his music, if at all.

The New Jim Jones leans less on savage aggression, and instead becomes a soundtrack for any stoner like myself looking for some tight beats. Tracks like "The Ave", "Smoke Dope & Rap" and "Jim Jones Posse" portay the kick-back dank smoking lifestyle of a Young Andre. "Dirty Ass rats" and "Alcatraz" have a more straightforward pimpish feel to them, tying the album together nicely.

Overall, it's a well-put together project that albeit dated, still sticks out today

8/10

The second album is called I Hate You With A Passion.

This is where Andres aggressive and quick-witted style really shows on rugged songs like "Situation Critical", "Killa Whale" and "Dirty Worm".  The album is very good, Dre's guest appearances all do their thing and Dre provides a very fun & engaging listen.

The only downside to this joint IMO is the original song and remix on the same album. Also, while i understand "Situtation Critical" and "The Stress factor" are supposed to have a similar beat, it sort of takes the playability for granted. I mean I can play this joint front to back no problem, the fun just kind of slows down listening to The Stress Factor after i heard the 1st half of the album.

Overall though, this album provides an entertaining feel without sounding corny for a second.

9/10