As Ghetto Commission hits the urban scene, they'd better hope they're getting paid more than a sales commission on their album. They are yet another group in the ring of No Limit soldiers. They have very little skills, but Master P tries to make a little more skrilla. Master P puts together mostly below average beats coupled with Ghetto Commission's style which flip flops from hardcore - I'm gonna kill ya - gangsta rapper's to R&B artists who "are trying to change". As artists they haven't come into their own. They've gotta pick a style and then refine it. Instead they just put together weak beats and lyrics. Artists like Ghetto Commission make me realize why so many people hate No Limit and their flashy style.

Ghetto Commission shows promise on "I'm a soulja" as they get help from Mystikal and Master P. Sporting a bit of a metal feel, Master P takes elements from Jon Bon Jovi's "Wanted Dead Or Alive", with the chorus reciting those exact words. It's a laid-back track, with a simple beat, but the chorus draws you in. "Run Quickly" places more enphasis on G.C.'s lyrical potency, and they shine. With a catchy synthesized organ beat, and a pretty good lyrical flow, you'll be sure to listen to this song twice. "Blood Line", shows true gangsta style. It shows great use of the guitar and an eerie piano sound. "Trying to Change", an R&B laced track is the lyrically deepest song on the album. Silkk The Shocker spins his thing on the track, pumping the rap verses.

Overall this album showed that Ghetto Commission aren't that wise. They would have been better off refining their style for a year or two, then coming out with their album. But the production-happy Master P with his rushed, loose-defined style more than likely pushed them to get in the scene now while hip hop is still boomin and he still has some respect. This Album 'Wise Guys' was a far cry from being a worthwhile purchase. If you're a die-hard No Limit fan, then I suggest you pick up one of the other 4 or 5 No Limit albums that are sure to be released within the next month. (Please pardon my sarcasm)

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(Originally posted on HipHopCanada.com)

This review was written February 5, 1999