XXL Reviews Obie Trice's Second Rounds On Me

[Ivy]

They say whatever doesnt kill you makes you stronger. So maybe Obie Trice should thank the bullet lodged in his head. This past New Years Eve, the Detroit MC got caught in the crosshairs of the escalating gun violence that has claimed the lives of three prominent local rappers in less than two years (including his label mate Proof). Based on the Motor Citys rising death toll, Obies narrow escape makes him one of the lucky ones. With a constant reminder of his mortality stuck in his skull, Obie seems determined to make the most of his second chance at life by putting the Ds strife into song on his sophomore effort, Second Rounds on Me.

While Obies 2003 debut, Cheers, was filled with lyrical prowess, its potential was overshadowed by the cartoonish lead single

[katastrophe]

props...cant wait till it comes out

[A Chicago Thing]

nice - what was its actual rating? I guessed XL in another thread.

[Mr. Cookie]

Thanks fo' the news Taylor....

[yoshi]

can't wait to hear it.. ^^ actually i wanna listen to it now thanks for news

[gunslinger101]

yh thnx for da info nd yh i agree that sum of the tracks on cheers sounded like silms shit