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For The Hell Of It is Hell Rell's story raw and uncut from start to finish, featuring his trademark baritone and no-nonsense flow. For those yet to be acquainted with Hell Rell, he is a hungry Bronxbred MC who has been featured all over Dipset's previous releases with notable appearances on tracks like 'Get 'Em Daddy' (Remix), 'Dipset Symphony' (with Juelz Santana), as well as 'The Best Out' feat.
I never particularly liked Dipset but for some reason it seems like I’m always the one who gets stuck reviewing their albums (And believe me, those dudes stay putting out albums). But hey, you do what you must right? Hey, at least it an album from my favorite Dipset member, Hell Rell. I actually reviewed his debut album, For The Hell Of It, last year and although it wasn’t all that good, it still showed flashes of promise.
To me, the thing that makes Ruga Rell stand out for other 2nd tier Diplomat members (Like 40 Cal, JR Writer, etc.), is his voice. He may style like Cam, Juelz, and Jimmy, but he don’t sound just like them. It the last few years, he’s also has gained a reputation of being one of the hardest rappers out.
With all that said, let’s take a look at Rell’s sophomore outing, Black Mask Black Gloves (The Ruga Edition).1. Intro (Black Gloves)Produced by A. Raab Muzik“I ran through thousands, I need a couple millions”.
Ruga Rell gives you more of that gangster style he’s known for. I’ll give him that; on his last album he started out with a good intro also.
The beat is something is you’d expect from a Dipset member.2. Get ReadyProduced by A. Raab MuzikThe feeling of the track reminds me of something you would of heard in the early 2000’s; that not a bad thing. Over a heavy electric bass heavy track, Rell talks about ways he’ll get money; “I’m living by the mafia rules like Gotti would/I go broke do a sex tape with Megan Good/And sell it to Hollywood”. Funny, I would too.3. Take An OathProduced by MantiI guess it’s good to hear Rell talk about how money is not everything. Don’t think he didn’t cut the flossing talk though; “My birth certificate is a hundred dollar bill!
My social security card is an ATM card!” He goes on the rap the not snitching rule and putting family and friends over everything else.4. Think Of A ProblemProduced by A. Raab MuzikThis is Ruga at his best. Over a grimy New York beat, Hell Rell is materialistic and misogynistic as ever. But it’s a well done materialistic and misogynistic song. The hook is hard, the lyrics are hard, and so is the track.5. Come On Baby GirlProduced by HassidittyWith a title like “Come On Baby Girl”, you know this is a song for the ladies.
The production sounds like something 9th Wonder would do. I think for Rell’s voice may be too pverpowering for the sample they use here also.
When we get to the weak hook thought, that’s where he lost me at.6. Realest Nigga Doin’ ItProduced by MGII don’t wanna sound like a broken record, but this sounds like something straight from Killa Season. Nothing really stands out here. I know more rap dudes lie about there reputations, but when you talk about shooting cops in the head or riding through the hood in a “’08 armor truck”, it gets to be a little much.7.
True ColorsProduced by Kajmir RoyaleErase my last statement abut the last track, this track sounds like something straight from Killa Season. But, with all my hating (Your words not mine), I can’t hate on the sample. It’s on some Rocky Balboa shit.
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One question though: Is every brother from Dipset a blood now? “Me and cash are like the Blues Brothers, but we play on the red team”. Just a question.8.
I Luv Stuntin’Featuring Sen; Produced by Kajmir RoyaleIt’s funny; this song is supposed to be about stuntin’, but most of the verse is about fucking somebody up. The carnival beat is okay, but the song just has something missing. I could of done without the Max B impersonation on the hook though.9.
What UpFeaturing JR Writer; Produced by Hell Rell & HassidittyWith all the questions surrounding the Dipset’s unity, I guess it’s good to have a collaboration with a member. Too bad the song is boring. The beat has a generic feel and the lyrics aren’t anything we haven’t heard before.10. Push ‘Em BackProduced by Goodwill & MGII guess this is Rell’s attempt at a club trackor maybe it’s an attempt to get ringtone sales.
I swear if you combine “Lip Gloss”, the Beastie Boy’s “Paul Revere”, and dumb down lyrics, you’ll have what Hell Rell tried here, Not a good look at all.11. RumorsProduced by A. Raab MuzikJust like JR Writer did earlier this year, Rell tries to clear the air about his crew’s current status.
I applaud him for actually admitting that there was a problem. But at the end of the song though, you realize he really didn’t put any rumors to rest. The beat and the lyrics sounded kinda thrown together too.12. Million Dollar PlanProduced by Kajmir RoyaleHey, at least Rell didn’t end the album with an obligatory “I know I just killed a 100 niggas on this album but thank God for helping me make it” track. He sticks with what works for him and at the end he has a solid track.
The horns on this one and the loop work well.Bottom Line:Hey, I won’t shit you here. Most of the Diplomats affiliated albums released in the last 2 years have not been groundbreaking and the same can be said about this album. Not saying it wasn’t good. Ruga Rell definitely had some good parts. The one problem here is that Rell has yet understand that the outstanding rappers rhyme about more that just guns, sex, and money. Rell has style, reputation, and talent. But until he stretches outside his comfort zone, he’ll never get past where he is now.nappyPicks: “Get Ready”, “Think Of A Problem”, True Colors”, & “Million Dollar Plan” Download.
Birth name | Durrell Mohammad |
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Born | May 3, 1979 (age 40) The Bronx, New York, United States |
Genres | Hip Hop |
Occupation(s) | Rapper |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 2003–present |
Labels | Diplomat Records, (Current) Koch, Interscope, Real Talk (Former) Babygrande/ Sony Music |
Associated acts | Cam'ron, The Diplomats, Niko Doughski, 40 Cal.J.R. Writer |
Durrell Mohammad (born May 3, 1979), better known by his stage name Hell Rell, is an American rap artist.
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Career[edit]
In 2007, he signed with Koch Records and began working on his debut album, For the Hell of It. The album reached #5 on both the Billboard Top Independent Albums and Top Rap Albums chart, and #10 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.[1]
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
- 2007: For the Hell of It
- 2008: Black Mask, Black Gloves
- 2009: Get in Line or get Lined Up
- 2009: Hard as Hell
- 2019: 'Forive but Never Forget'
Other albums[edit]
- 2007: Eat with Me or Eat a Box of Bullets
- 2009: Live from Hell
- 2009: Hell Up in the Bronx
Compilation albums[edit]
- 2009: Hell Rell Hosts: Straight Outta Harlem (The Ultimate Uptown Collection)
Collaboration mixtapes[edit]
- 2007: Double Trouble(with J.R. Writer)
- 2007: Year of the Gun(with 40 Cal.)
- 2011: Gun Clap(with J.R. Writer)
- 2011: Guilty by Association(with J. Stalin & Lord Geez)
- 2012: Bronx Tales(with Yung JB)
Solo mixtapes[edit]
- 2004: Fire & Ice (Mixed by DJ Sickamore)
- 2005: Streets Wanna Know
- 2006: New Gun in Town
- 2008: Top Gunna: The Ruga Edition
- 2009: The Extermination: Return to the Grind
- 2010: Bullpen Therapy
- 2010: You need People like Me: The Return of the Black Mask
- 2010: Black Masks Black Gloves: Ruga Edition
- 2011: Million Dollar Dreams Federal Nightmares
- 2011: Us never Them - The Mixtape
- 2011: The Black Cloud
- 2012: Not Guilty
- 2013: Streets Wanna Know 2: Valentines Day Massacre[2]
- 2013: The Meyer Lansky Project[3]
- 2014: Walking Brick
- 2015: O.N.Y.G. (Mixed by DJ Sam Hoody)
- 2017: The Scale
Guest appearances[edit]
Title | Year | Other performer(s) | Album |
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'Wouldn't You Like To Be A Gangsta Too?' | 2004 | The Diplomats | Diplomatic Immunity 2 |
'Back In the Building' | 2005 | Heatmakerz | The Crack Mixtape Vol.1 |
'Line Up (Pt. II)' | Jay Bezel, S.A.S., Un Kasa | The Philadelphia Beast | |
'Penetentiary Chances' | Jim Jones | Harlem: Diary of a Summer | |
'Get 'Em Daddy' (remix) | Cam'ron, Jim Jones, J.R. Writer | Killa Season | |
'He Tried To Play Me' | Cam'Ron | ||
'Pour Wax' | 2006 | Jim Jones | Hustler's P.O.M.E. (Product of My Environment) |
'Day Dream' | Jim Jones, Max B | The Seven Day Theory | |
'The Movement Is Moving' | J.R. Writer | Writers Block 3 | |
'Get Em Daddy' | J.R. Writer, Cam'ron, Jim Jones | Fresh Prince of Harlem Vol. 1 | |
'It's Ugly' | Heatmakerz, Cam'ron | Crack On Wax | |
'Goonies' | JR Writer, Jim Jones | History in the Making | |
'All I Know' | 2007 | Green Lantern, Akon | Alive on Arrival |
'Shoot Em Up' | Freekey Zekey, J.R. Writer | Book of Ezekiel | |
'Switch It Up' | J.R. Writer | Writer's Block 4 | |
'In My Zone' | |||
'Hostile Takeova' | 40 Cal. | Broken Safety 2 | |
'Stuntin' (remix) | Cormega | Who Am I? | |
'Block Huggas' | 40 Cal, A-Mafia, JR Writer | Trigger Happy | |
'Don't Do It' | JR Writer, 40 Cal | Block Work | |
'Heartbeat' | 2008 | ByrdGang, Jim Jones, Noe | M.O.B.: The Album |
'Harder Than Ever' | JR Writer | My Past Is Your Future | |
'Direct Connect' | Sky Balla | Tycoon Status | |
'D-Block/Dipset' | Sheek Louch, Jadakiss, Jim Jones, Styles P | Silverback Gorilla | |
'3 Gunz' (Leo G Mix) | 40 Cal, JR Writer | Leader Of The New School | |
'Extermination' | 2009 | J.R. Writer | Cinecrack |
'What Up' | AZ, Sheek Louch | Legendary | |
'1-800-RAT-ON-A-G' | B.A.M. & Ric Rude, | The New Golden Era | |
'I've Seen' | 2010 | DMX, J.R. Writer | Mixtape |
'This Is That' | DMX | ||
'Don't Say Shhh' | Monsta, Ganxsta Rid | Pacific Coast Highway | |
'We Don't Count Money' | 2012 | Lil Reese | Don't Like |
'Body Bag' | A-Mafia | Under The Scope | |
'Now They Don't Know Me' | Philthy Rich, Stevie Joe | Not Enough Real N*ggas Left | |
'Back to Back'[4] | 2014 | DJ Kay Slay, J.R. Writer, Oun-P, William Young, Lucky Don | The Rise of a City |
'C.F.W.U. (Cantfuckwithus)' | Cam'ron, Jim Jones | 1st of the Month Vol. 2 | |
'Back On Our Bullshit' | Cam'ron | 1st of the Month Vol. 3 | |
'Wonderland' | 1st of the Month Vol. 5 | ||
'Naming Names'[5] | 2015 | Taylor Karras | Conspiracy |
'Street Stories' | 2016 | DJ Kay Slay, Termanology, Oun-P | The Rap Attack |
- Mixtape Album by Hell Rell and Glaze[6]
References[edit]
- ^.For the Hell of It (2006) Chart history. Billboard. Retrieved on August 6, 2009.
- ^'Hell Rell - Streets Wanna Know 2: Valentines Day Massacre Hosted by DJ Superstar Jay Mixtape - Stream & Download'. Datpiff.com. 2013-02-14. Retrieved 2016-02-26.
- ^'Hell Rell - The Meyer Lansky Project Mixtape - Stream & Download'. Datpiff.com. 2013-08-28. Retrieved 2016-02-26.
- ^Big Homie (January 24, 2014). 'New Mixtape: DJ Kay Slay The Rise Of The City'. Rapradar.com. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
- ^Big Homie. 'Naming Names ft. Hell Rell'. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
- ^'Step Ya Game Up: The Mixtape, Vol. 1'. Open.spotify.com. 14 December 2015. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
External links[edit]
- Hell Rell at Billboard
- Hell Rell on Myspace
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