This; Snoop’s second album; is bound to be compared to his Doggystyle debut. The cover photo; the rapper wearing and surrounded by black; also brings to mind 2Pac’s All Eyez On Me. It isn’t up for either challenge; Tha (Dreless) Doggfather is actually the weakest Death Row release so far; but it does include a few bangers and Bouncers.
my rating : 3 of 5
1996
This Cereal marks Disney’s 100 Years Of Wonder. Walt founded the company back in 1923 and it continues to make a cultural impact on the world a century later. The idea is to celebrate that accomplishment with Confetti Cake and it tastes as good as, if not better than, the real thing. Unfortunately it’s only available as a “limited edition”.
my rating : 4 of 5
The best part of this song is the beat, but it would sound even better if it fully embraced its reggae roots. The bassline, for example, should’ve been set more prominent in the mix.
Still the song is anthemic despite its clunky title. The “puffing” bit ties in well with the music; Rastafarians are known for smoking ganja; and Scarface’s verse is a highlight.
my rating : 4 of 5
1998
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The title implies a full biography, but this documentary, which starts off interestingly but loses its way, is about the one thing Travis Walton is known for; his alleged alien abduction. The incident, which supposedly happened in Snowflake (Arizona) back in 1975, is presented as a True Story, but the evidence is mostly limited to eyewitness accounts from his six logger buddies.
my rating : 3 of 5
2019
I don’t generally like Blueberries, but these Muffins, which can be found at your local Walmart, are damn good. That’s mostly because, while the fruit is plentiful, its flavor isn’t overwhelming. It’s mostly the Muffin cake you taste; it’s sweet, soft and fluffy from top to stem; which makes me wonder if they’ll be even better plain.
my rating : 4 of 5
This knockoff version of Frosted Flakes may be a Great Value, but it isn’t “gr-r-reat” like Kellogg’s. It’s surprisingly close though. You have to eat it the same; pour small bowls and chow down before the Flakes get soggy; to get the full experience, but it is comparable. The mascot; a polar bear as opposed to a Tiger; also better utilizes the double meaning in the name.
my rating : 4 of 5
I guess this; one of several Safe And Fair Granola varieties; tastes enough like Banana Bread. It’s certainly good in almond milk. That’s despite the presence of what looks like rice puffs. Perhaps those are the bits of “real bananas” promised on the package.
my rating : 4 of 5
This Noosa dessert is made with Honey, but the flavor, blended with Vanilla Bean; it’s Frozen Yoghurt Gelato or basically Italian ice cream; is more akin to butterscotch or toffee. Not that the distinction matters when it tastes this good, or “mmm-worthy” as the tub puts it, going down.
my rating : 4 of 5
The best way to enjoy this Frozen Yoghurt Gelato is to melt it down to a goo. That’s how I prefer to eat most ice creams, but this Chocolate Fudge is especially improved that way as it becomes a lumpy delight. The Fudge bits have the taste and texture of cookie dough in a mug of thick hot cocoa. “Mmm” is right.
my rating : 4 of 5
It’s hard to go wrong with Strawberry ice Cream and this Frozen Yoghurt Gelato ranks among the better. It is sweet, tasty and “velvety smooth” as advertised. There isn’t much more to say, though I wonder why the ingredients list includes an undetectable amount of lemon juice.
my rating : 4 of 5
This isn’t really a Diddy album in the traditional sense, but it starts like one. When he first raps on the opening Love song; his voice hasn’t changed much after all these years; it brings about a sense of late 1990s nostalgia. Bad Boy was on top of the rap world back then and a major player when it came to the modern soul genre commonly referred to as “R&B”. This is more of a compilation album with strong emphasis on the latter.
There are twenty songs here and every one has a singer on the hook, most of whom are quite famous. That says more about Diddy’s clout than his artistic skills as the mogul bows out of whole songs like he’s still talent scouting for Uptown Records. You won’t fall in Love with most of them; the constant crooning rarely results in memorable melodies; but The Weeknd steals the show with his feature and HER shines on the Space closer.
my rating : 3 of 5
2023
This is a close fight that results in a draw. Valentina Shevchenko suggests she would’ve won if not for the judges feeling pressured not to make Alexa Grasso lose her Championship title on Mexican Independence Day. A “10-8” Round 5 score for Grasso, which even the commentators imply is ridiculous, suggests she’s probably right.
Grasso wins in cuteness, even when bloody and bruised, but not much else as Shevchenko is generally the better fighter. It’s no blowout though by any means. Grasso fights like a champion, ending the bout with an impressively snappy submission attempt, and seems to think she actually (literally) won during her post-fight interview.
my rating : 4 of 5
2023