Da Backwudz
Album: Wood Work Album
Release Date: April 18, 2006
Label: Umvd Labels

Review:
Da Backwudz debut album is "Wood Work" (2006). Da Backwudz consists of the Atlanta duo of cousin’s Big Marc & Sho-Nuff. Da Backwudz start this release off with the bouncy upbeat "Welcome Da Backwudz". The album’s first single "Your Gonna Luv Me" feat. Milwaukee Black, is a good track, the first I ever heard from this duo. The next track is the creative "Don’t Like The Look Of It (Oompa)" feat. Caz Clay, which incorporates characters from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Killer Mike then drops in for a hustling song with "Gettin 2" which is followed up by the fast paced "Making Money Counting Hundreds". Da Backwudz then change up the formula delivering a smooth cut about a love story on "The World Could Be Yours".

The cousins team up with Bohagon and Jeff B for another standout with "Fantastic", especially feeling the production on this cut. A getting laid song in "I’ll Do" feat. Jasper follows, then Da Backwudz deliver a short interlude with "Wood Grain". "Whatcha Know’ Bout My Life" feat. Goodie Mob’s Big Gipp is one of the albums deepest tracks (and my current favorite), a track where Da Backwudz tell their story of growing up and doing whatever they could to survive. Talented singer Sleepy Brown then makes an appearance on "Mama Always Told Me". Da Backwudz then tell some sad stories of abuse, discrimination, suicide and disease on "Feeling Lonely". Da Backwudz shine on "Lock And Load", showing lots of hunger on a track about overcoming life’s obstacles - talking on the end of this cut, and dropping some very on point thoughts.

Da Backwudz sample soulful singer Sade (King of Sorrow) on "Same Song", a smooth cut about the Rap business, which keeps this reviewer nodding. The duo pay tribute to herb on the laidback "Smoke N Ride". Da Backwudz then close off the album with a great remix of "You Gonna Luv Me" which features appearances from Slim Thug and Nas. On point, deep lyrics, creative concepts, good guest appearances and some outstanding production make Da Backwudz "Wood Work" a strong album worth checking out.

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