My Global Hustle

He hails from Compton…not Caracas….He is the leader of the “LEFT COAST” movement…not the leftist movement….. He is THE GAME!

If you are reading this…it is with the assumption that u know who Mr. Hugo Chavez (click the link) is. Many wonder why I would make such a bold comparison of 2 very different, but oh so similar individuals….

Well cause

1. I can do that
2. The Game reminds me of the charismatic leader with his brash talk, in addition to his “us against them” approach to music.
3. The most important reason y I compare these 2 men is the fact they r both very good students of “the game” (i.e. Chavez-Castro, Game-Dr. Dre)

These men have been able to shake up the world in their respective areas of expertise and take a very fresh approach to get “IT” done.

As I listened to The Doctor’s Advocate, I was immediately taken aback by the raw West Coast hip hop flavor that it exuded from intro to end. All I could do is flash back to ‘93/’94 when YG had Chucks and “Lethal Injection” bumping like it was “The Chronic” album. Honestly, I did not expect The Game’s 2^nd effort to be so GOOD. Game truly avoided the sophomore jinx and clearly illustrates why he is the leader of the “LEFT COAST” movement.

What struck a very deep chord with me was the exceptional production on this album. Pundits are quick to point out that Dr. Dre did not produce any tracks on this album, but his fingerprints are all over it. “The Doctor’s Advocate” features production from Scott Storch & Hi-Tek (both proteges of Dre) who more then compensate for the absence of the DOC.

Moreover, the Just Blaze produced “Why you Hate the Game” featuring Nas is a classic hip hop joint that will leave a lot of cats crunchy come Grammy time. The most impressive of all the songs was the Will.I.Am produced “Compton”! Will just continues to amaze me as an artist and producer (check the joint he is doing for MJ). I found this to be the hardest record on the album and a clear indication that West Coast hip hop is alive and kicking.

I would be remiss if I did not mention the light comic relief that The Game and Mr. West provide on their opus “Wouldn’t Get Far”…just straight comedy….lol.. I am sure Miss Guerra and Miss “Don’t Crash My Honda Accord” Ford will love this record. 🙂

“The Doctor’s Advocate” has definitely put the whole music industry on notice that The Game IS A PROBLEM. This young man exudes the confidence, passion, and hungry necessary to be successful in this biz. All you have to do is look at the “One Blood” remix which feats. almost 20 rappers..this kid is focused… Unlike other 38 year old rappers,

The Game(26) understands that hip hop is a young man’s sport and you gotta put your best foot forward to make a true name for yourself.

Now the question is…..Will the Huge Chavez of Rap unseat the incumbent President?

The voters will go to the polls on November 14^th and decide.

GAME – DOCTOR’S ADVOCATE- TRACK LISTING

1. Looking At You – Produced by Urban EP Pope
2. Da Shit – Produced By DJ Khalil
3. It’s Okay (One Blood) feat. Jr Reid – Produced by Reefa
4. Compton feat. Will.I.Am – Produced by Will.I.Am
5. Remedy – Produced by Just Blaze
6. Let’s Ride – Produced by Scott Storch
7. Too Much feat. Nate Dogg – Produced by Scott Storch
8. Wouldn’t Get Far feat. Kanye West – Produced by Kanye West
9. Scream On ‘Em – Produced by Swizz Beats
10. One Night – Produced by Nottz
11. Doctor’s Advocate feat. Busta Rhymes – Produced by Jonathan “J.R.” Rotem
12. Ol’ English – Produced by Hi-Tek
13. Cali Vacation feat. Snoop Dogg & Xzibit – Produced by Jonathan “J.R.” Rotem
14. Bang feat. Daz and Kurupt – Produced by Jelly Roll
15. Around the World feat. Jamie Foxx – Produced by Mr. Porter
16. Why You Hate The Game feat. Nas and Marsha – Produced by Just Blaze

~Time to Shake,

YG

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