Vlad of VladTV has had the pleasure of sitting down with the man from the “North, North” side of Memphis, better known as Project Pat. Though the clips are short, they are enjoyable. But before we discuss Pat, let’s talk about Hypnotize Minds, the camp he’s affiliated with, for a quick second.
I think it’s safe to say that DJ Paul, Juicy J, and Three 6 Mafia have done a lot for Hip Hop, yet they don’t get the recognition they deserved. They questioned the higher ups about the denial in their 2005 release, Most Known Unknown. If the industry has turned the blind eye to what they’ve accomplished, I’d imagine they view Project Pat like the half-sibling from your Dad’s side chick.
[HipHop-Album-Debate, “The Podcast!”]
Pat was giving us a visual of the wicked streets of Memphis long before First 48 aired it’s first episode. However, Mista Don’t Play: Everythangs Workin, put him in front of a larger audience. “Chicken Head,” the album’s lead single, was the bait and hook. The La Chat-feature turned out to be a humorous–but dope–battle of the sexes.
“Always in my face, talkin this and that,” Pat spits. “Girl I had to buy some rims for da Cadillac.”
La Chat responds: “You riding clean, but ya gas tank is on E/Be stepping out ain’t no descent shoes on ya feet.”
“Chicken Head” had commercial appeal, but that’s about as close as it would get. “If You Ain’t from My Hood” and “Gorilla Pimp” was far from a Top Hot 100 track.
Memphis wouldn’t be Memphis without the Booty clubs. Pat made sure he catered to the exotic dancers of the world in “Ooh Nuthin’.”
“Life We Live,” my favorite track from the album, finds Pat reflecting on the trials and tribulations that had gotten him to his level of success.
Mista Don’t Play was so “gangsta,” I wouldn’t be surprised if it actually influenced First 48. Amazingly, it peaked at the number 4 spot on Billboard 200 and was certified Gold.
Pat has a flow and cadence like no other. Ironically, no rapper has attempted to emulate. However, when it comes to the “North, North,” they know the business!
Project Pat’s ‘Mista Don’t Play’; Classic, Dope, Reggie or Garbage?
[Polls Are Closed!]
Classic! – Unanimously
Garbage – 0%
Reggie – 0%
Dope – 0%
