It seems like only yesterday that Do Or Die invaded the scene with their debut album, Picture This (gold) and proved that Bone Thugs-N-Harmony were not the only talent the Mid-West had to offer. The group first gained recognition from their platinum single "Po Pimp," which seemingly bumped on the radio forever, followed by "Playa Like Me and You" and "Paper Chase" to name a few. Now, back to set another mark with their sophomore album, this Chi-town trio is "Still Po Pimpin'," "Ballin" and "Choppin Up That Paper," asking the risky question Headz Or Tailz.
Consequently, just how risky is that question when one is dealing with three brothers who speak realistically no matter how positive or negative the truth may be. Take for instance their name, Do or Die: "In everyday life you either do or you die, that's the only way to survive, that's the way we live." says N.A.R.D. Elaborating on their "keepin' it real" philosophy conveyed in the title of this album, group member A-K asserts that "Life is basically a coin toss... you can flip it on either side. Somebody's gotta win and somebody's gotta lose. We're trying to win, that's why we took our time putting this album together. We wanted to make sure that we came with another winner." And when you find your head noddin' and speakers bumpin' to their smoothed-out, tongue-twistin', staccato flow all over again, it becomes apparent... "another winner" it is.
However, the road to success has in no way been one void of bumps, forks and obstacles. Thirteen years was the length of time it took these tenacious young men to "make it." "We had to basically put ourselves out there. If that meant selling our tapes out of our trunks, that's what we did. We wanted to get local support first before we tried to go anywhere else." In addition to their own personal trials and tribulations, Belo gives insight on the effect their community and environment has had on the group. He states "A lot of brothers are going through so much pain and agony. We've been through so many shoot-outs and all that stuff, that we hit the Bible and started reading. From then on, we make a promise to find something positive to do with our lives and rap is what we wanted to do."
No doubt, rapping is what they were born to do.
The arrival of Headz Or Tailz has been highly anticipated, a consideration seriously taken into account by the group. If anyone is looking for commanding basslines, "off the hook" lyrics and an album packed with substance, they need not look any further. This album indicates just that with such melodic, nonetheless bangin' tracks as "Choppin' Up That Paper," "Just Ballin," "Pimpology," and the eagerly awaited follow-up to their platinum hit "Po Pimp," "Still Po Pimpin." But just as the album's title states, the mood is flipped and the audience is given a dose of that hardcore, Chi-town flavor with tracks like "Under Surveillance" and "Who Am I," featuring Scarface. Also included is the vicious rebuttal to Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's single, "Look Into My Eyes," that makes accusations of Do or Die "cloning" their style in "Bustin' Back." According to N.A.R.D., the group is upset that Bone has dissed one of their very biggest supporters, Chicago rappers, as if they have a patent on the tongue-twisting flow.
"If they're just looking for a little friendly competition, that's fine; we're not trying to start any trouble. But if it's more to it, we ain't dodgin' nothin' either."
Fortunately, the group did not harp on this issue and saturate this project with negative innuendoes directed toward the Cleveland group. Instead, the audience is taken for yet another loop with both a more playeristic vibe in "Nobody's Home" (featuring Johnny P and Danny Boy), and the romantic, yet sexually suggestive slow groove, "Can I" (featuring vocals from newcomers Beyond Content - an R&B group which Do Or Die discovered and is currently developing. Obviously, an album from Do Or Die wouldn't be complete without a "Lil' Summ Summ" for the ladies.
Produced by some of the best in the business such as Mike Dean, The Legendary Tractster and Mr. Lee, along with guest appearances from Buchwick Bill, Twista and Lil' Chilla of the up and coming group Snypaz, Headz Or Tailz proves that this "winner" was certainly worth the wait.
Hey D.O.D. How r u guys? I hope ur enjoying this holiday season! I have been listening 2 ur music almost 10 yrs. I loved u then, i love u now & will always love the music! I have the best memmories listening 2 it! It's indescribeable! Take care. Happy Holidays! Hope 2 see u perform in concert someday sooner than later! XOXO
yo free belo!!!!yo check yo boy out on da tatttoo side!!!i b on da k.o drinking in 007 lounge when i aint strollin da ave.westside rican rapper and tattoo artist showing yall some love looking 4 ward to yall next show.let a brother get down and tattoo yall and catch a session.holla at yo boy hec haneous.shy town 4 life!!!!!
Make sure you go get the Twista Presents "Who's Got Next" Album IN STORES NOW. My "Dirty Fresh" Song, produced by me, is featured on the album. U can get it from Best Buy, Target, FYE...Everywhere!
HHDX Album Review: " The bright spot on the album may be the head nodding “Dirty Fresh.” Featuring Mav ripping and running over a funky bed of smooth drums and murky synths, the emcee came with his wordplay in tow: “My team go getta's/ that's why they call us ox’s/on the corner so long/ old ladies [think] we mailboxes.”"
What up DOD just poppin' atch'all to let ya know that ya'll do have a support team in another part of the mid west "mighty Mitton" so holla atcha boy cuz its a net work thang maine. "FREE BELO" "FREE FABE" "FREE JOMON" LOCKWOOD. Keep makin' that trunk muzic.
WHAT IT DO MY NIGGA? WHATZ REALLY GUD IN DA HOOD PIMPIN? MAN FAM WE NEED 2 POLITIC ON SUM SHIT, REAL TALK AND FUCK MUTHAFUCKAZ UNDERSTANDING UP!!!!! KEEP PUSHIN DAT HEAT 4 DA STREETZ FAMO AND STAY N TUNE WITH A GOON AND WE GONE HOLLA SOON MY NIGGA!!!!! LETS MAKE SUM MIL TICKETZ AND INFEST THE GLOBE WITH THAT SICK SHIT!!!!!
KING RAN-D of "CRIMINAL L.A.W." THEM WAUKEGAN/CHICAGO HUMAN SILVER BACK GUERILLA NIGGAZ FROM DA KILLA ILLA-NOIZ!!!!!
FREE T-MACKAMILLION!!!!!
ps CHECK ME AND MY NIGGAZ SHIT AND POST A COMMENT AND LEAVE A MESSAGE IF U WANNA FUCK WITH A NIGGA ON SUM CUTS OR WHAT EVA MY NIGGA!....1
Whut it dew D.O.D. thanks for the add checkout my single "Party Started" Ft.Willy Northpole of Disturbing Tha Peace produced by H-Towns Cory Mo its a club banger and my clicks page myspace.com/nuciclick the new track "Bounce" Ft the new member of the Nuci Click J Dirty ight
YO AK WHAT THE HELL UP WITH U DUDE AS THE WHITE GUYS SAY IT. when r u and the crew coming again to the northpole here in minnesota you know the deal get that paper, hustler, holla back at a sister if you feel me aw aight peace and love always and send a niggar some shout outs through the twin cities.
1st make sure you go get the Twista Presents "Who's Got Next" Album 11/11/2008 because My "Dirty Fresh" Song is featured on the album. 2nd I entered my son into WGCI's "The Cutest Baby Contest". I would really appreciate it if you would be able to take the time to vote for him on Monday, November 10th, beginning at 5am. (deadline to vote is 11:59 p.m. November 11, 2008) the top 50 babies will move to the next round. ( and i'm hoping you can help him make it there) there is only one vote per email address. so please pass this info along and Vote!!! here is a shortcut to the website: http://www. wgci. com/pages/promotions. html?feed=129853&article=4528072
i'm listed as "GLENN H." number 67 in the "Babies F-J" category.
thank you for your support...I am President Mav and i approve this message
wad up DOD?! Hard fo us supportas to support if we have no info "anywhere" on dis new CD..Whens it coming out? Is it coming out?! Maybe by writing this us fans will get some answers. Be hurd and let us DOD fans listen
