MaoDaMighty's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[MASQ - The Creeper]

Improvement

I think the biggest fault with this one is that the beat line doesnt fully respond with the melody at all times. At some parts the claps felt like they were misplaced. Actually I think the claps sound to obnoxious and bland.

The Goods: the slower tempo it a lot more hip hopity. The melodies and instrumental layers are excellent; the sounds sound like they belong together, they all have a relating theme and mood. I like the piano tune, I like how it changes up with the "organ horn?"<- very nice.

From listening to your two latest beats, I'd say you're tryng to do too much with the drums. I like the unorthodox beat pattern you're trying to pull off (by itself, it sounds great, but with accompaniement it sounds a bit off). I would try to start with a more simple beat pattern, one that drives all the over jazz (when I hear the beat move with your instruments, I think of a pre-pubescent boy dancing with his busting dance teacher, he's got the skills but he's too busy looking up to focus on his feet work) . The production time and effort is very evident in this, the addition of more layers adds a lot of dimension. This is a huge improvement from Sans, and in just one day? Wow. I don't mean to be such a picky douch on the beat, but that's what I heard as I listened to it.

I give the drum beat: 8/10
the accompaniement: 8.5/10
the chorus strings: 8/10
the cohesion of all the parts : 6/10
creativity/originality: 5/10 (this is compared to the elite though, so don't take it too badly)
effort: 10/10

76%

I wish I could learn this art form at the rate your doing it, keep at it man. You'll get your 10 someday

Gasmasq responds:

Mickey, thank you. You're absolutely right. I've been thinking "maybe, after I get the melody established around the snares, perhaps I should switch up the drum line, cuz it's too busy", and you've just proved this point for me. I'll start working a new one right now, with that in mind, and tomorrow, check back, and see what I've come up with. I absolutely adore your reviews, because your insight is superb, and your attention to detail is excellent to say the least.

Stay hip hoppin' bruh,
[KOA GasmasQ]

[Masq - Sans Samples]

Eeesh!

Sorry dude, but this is a tough one to listen to. The drum beat doesn't work for this. The second part of the bass drum has too many counts to it. The whole drum loop doesn't sound like it fits together. The "synthy" string-choir in the background sounds like one of those air-pianos.

What I like: The deep string, has a nice vibe to it. The intro: hearing the beat without the other instruments makes it sound better (so maybe the weakness of the beat has something to do with the accompaniment, they don't mesh well together) . The chorus strings have a nice Vivaldi feel to it.

As a first, this is alright. Props on trying to expand your knowledge, this is a decent attempt. Keep at it man.

Gasmasq responds:

THANK YOU MICKEY!!!! You're absolutely right. I just wanted to make something after watching a bunch of tutorials and this is what I came up with. I'm still trying to learn about music theory and what things go together and what not. I'm more of a drum line person myself (beatboxing almost 8 years) and I need to work on my melodies.

I look forward to the day when I've perfected my skills enough to get a ten from you.

[Ergoline]

Definately Diggin.

I love the twisted sounds on this. The "awkward" sounding nature of this adds to its atmosphere.

[Lejin - No way in hell]

HipHopNG's#1 Artist Mr BigBadLejin does it again!

Hahah... This is almost as great as "Tight Jeans is Gay"<- which is my favourite Lej track. Just fun vibes on this.

Lejin responds:

Thanks Mick! We can do a remix if you like it that much. Just hit me back.

[Break Fast Serial]

Skillz skills skilla!

Lyricism at its finest. I can't even choose a favouite line because there are so many. Well done man.

LyRikLyNkLyNd responds:

haha thanks, can't wait for the collab to drop

[SH - Glidin' Along]

Mo Cowbell!

Really chilled back and jazz fused. I would disagree and say this isnt that repetitive I really enjoyed the alterations and change ups you put into this. I like the way the piano sounds, but I don't like how it responds with the beat, to me, it sounds like it could use some adjusting; but I do like the overall sound of it. The "cowbell" got a bit old too.Real chill beat, keep at it.

shaggyhaired responds:

Yeah, I agree with the cowbell part.

It's part of the sample though, so I couldn't take it out.

Thanks for the review man.

[Goodbye bitch boy (diss)]

Respect

This is what I want to hear; clever lines, coherent lyrics and on point flow. Thanks, this is real. If you give me bullshit, I'm gonna say it smells, this is my favorite from this battle, because it's relevant, I understand each line of this one. I'd come back at you with a response, but I know you'll just drop another response, and so on...This will never stop, so I'm just gonna stop it here for now. Aight?

Broken-Needle responds:

that's np with me, ma fault I misunderstood wut was meant by a friendly battle. Glad u like it man, I had fun wit the battle, hope u did 2. Hope u didn't take anything 2 heart. Oh and the previous dissess also have sum deep lyrics, u jus gta think about em. Thanks 4 the review and support man, means a lot and I really appreciate it

[Thank Yah(Mickey Diss)]

2.96 / 5.00 (+ 0.20)

I'm rather disappointed that my name is attached to this. The only parts I enjoyed was the samples. In my opinion, I won all three rounds(even when I complimented you on my 3rd): My lines were specifically about you, your lines are exactly what I've heard you say in every other battle you've done (except the Disney references, congratulations, you were able to attack me on my name only). I'm fairly angry about this track because it makes my line "How can I write about how wack you are, when in fact, I dig your track, and believe in your art" false. After hearing this sad excuse for a response I can't believe in your artistic intentions. With this kind of trash you'll never be on my level (talent, creativity, flow and originality). Step up.

"These little weak rappers (hypocritical statement)
try they best to step to me (I couldnt step to you if I was a paraplegic )
Cuz they kno I'm big ( i didn't know that)
like M n then they c ( I missing the reference here. Eminem=M? MC??
I speak so follow me (who would follow you?)
I'm the rules and referee
I am the whole match (whats the point of playing then?)
**son 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3
u can count on me** (This is the only creative rhyme in the entire song because it refers to your commitment to output responses)
Like some trick or treat
I'm gettin too sweet (Ok...?)
You got no receipt ( I wish I kept the receipt, this battle was a waste, I should have spent my time watching trees grow)
I'm Godzilla on this beat (Uh huh, you destroyed the fundamentals on the beat, forsaken the original artists art and scared Asian people with your hideous flow)
so watch ma feet (wow you got no game)
Cuz u can't step to me (No I can't, I just walked over you, like doo doo on the street)
You simply sheets (I'm bed sheets? Sheets of paper?)
Before u met me (Before I met you, I thought I was a bad rapper, after I met you I realized I'm decent)
U was one sheet (I was one bed sheet? A single sheet of paper?)
All over this defeat (my bed sheets are on this defeat? Dude I hope my bed sheets are comfortable for you)
I'll bathe when u listen (Did you mom put bubbles in the bath tub for you?)
for now I'm on repeat (Damn Newgrounds and it's forever repeating audio. Its a good thing there's a stop button )
Sample me some disney (Go for it, get sued by the corporate douches)
While you can give a she (??? She=shit?)

Good work man, out of 23 lines, 2 were semi-decent. It's pretty bad when I'm mad at how shitty this is, and not mad at anything you said towards me. When you're ready to step up to me, hit me with some real lyrics.

I'm not hating on you. I'm hating on this pathetic excuse of a song.

Broken-Needle responds:

ok, if u can't think deep then u can go fuck yourself. Don't worry I'll save u the embarrassment of making another song by skiping over ya ass. And for ur info
1. Ya shit is irrelevant and garbage the only line that wasn't said b4(too many times) and that wasn't about yourself that even meant anything "Man, what's up with style? It sounds a little down" ok but at least I don't sound like I popped out of a cartoon. I talk about my life and shit I go thru, u rap about your own shit and we'll see who the crowd would really listen to and think about(I'm telling u 1 thing it's not about mickey mouse). Ya last diss was like oh i love u and some taunting about the RAH, wtf did u expect 300 bars, Ether? you best check yaself, every1 i send ya shit to can't even get half way thru without going wtf is wrong wit this kid. There's so much more to say, but I'll leave it for u to ponder about. Next diss is coming

[The spreading disease]

Im not a "metal" fan.

You're voice sounds appropriate for the type of music. As you mentioned the guitar is fairly weak. I gotta give you props for attempting to make music, it was a decent attempt for sure. With a bit more practice I'm sure you could achieve a better sound, or get a band behind you, because like I said, you've got a wicked voice for this. Keep at it man.