Lil' Troy Albums (5)
'Back to Ballin'
Release Date 9/11/2001
Tracks 17
Label Koch International
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What The Critics Say
A few years after his breakthrough hit "Wanna Be a Baller," Lil Troy returned with Back to Ballin, an independent album that is intended to piggyback off the success of his signature song. Lil Troy even goes so far as to reprise "Wanna Be a Baller" here in an eight-minute screwed-and-chopped version. Unfortunately, there's little about Back to Ballin that rivals "Wanna Be a Baller" for entertainment. By and large this is, at best, an average Houston underground rap album. The highlight is "We Gon Lean," which features Lil' Flip. ~ Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide
'Parking Lot Pimpin''
Release Date 3/13/2001
Tracks 16
Label Two Sweet
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'Sittin' Fat Down South'
Release Date 6/23/1998
Tracks 14
Label Me & Mine
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What The Critics Say
With its singsong chorus, melodic synth, and reverb-laden 808, "Wanna Be a Baller" became a regional hit in Texas, the South, and the Midwest. This track exemplifies the best aspects of Sittin' Fat Down South: heartfelt flows, crisp production influenced by classic Houston rap and Oaktown funk, and a slew of guest appearances. These elements make Sittin' Fat a commendable effort, but the release lacks lyrically. None of the cast ever step beyond retread gangsta themes; the sincerity with which they rhyme makes this palatable at first but cannot pull the listener through all 14 tracks. Additionally, Lil' Troy and crew are missing that almost intangible factor that takes rappers like Too Short and 2pac, of whom the Short Stop camp are conclusively fans, to that other level. This "X Factor" probably has something to do with where charisma, technical skill, and creativity meet. Sittin Fat Down South still shows potential, though, and at many points is prone to get the head noddin'. As a note to Geto Boys fans, both Scarface and Willie D. represent with appearances. ~ Matthew Kantor, All Music Guide
