Search - Ray Luv :: Forever Hustlin

Another Bay Area Artisist that Ain't Never Been Heard

circuitjockey | Frisco City West coast, SF, CA | 10/13/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Straight game, straight dope, straight dank off them pimpin luscious beats provided by Khayree, laced with the broker than dumb English of Ray Luv. An instant classic that I, sadly, slept on back in 1995. Only heard this classic now, and it beats out today's "marquee" rap stars by a 1000 miles and then some more. Buy this got' damn album and soak some mofo'n game from that YBB star Ray Luv."

Ray Luv spits nothing but straight game!

Philip Y. | Israel | 04/14/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Don't mind the weird looking cover, this album is an all time Bay Area classic. It's back from 1995 and still just a few thousand people outta the Bay have heard it. And it's a shame. "Forever Hustlin'" is an amazing album, with tremendous production held by the genius of Khayree (besides 2 tracks that were produced by Mike Mosley and Thug Life's Mo Preme). And if incredible beats aren't enought then you get one of the tightest rappers you've ever heard. Ray Luv, with his hard voice and his awsome lyrics and delivery, make listening to this album a great experience. For those who don't know, Ray Luv used to be on a group called Strictly Dope, that feature a young rapper named 2Pac. The two were close and even worked together on Young Lay's album "Black n Dangerous". "Forever Hustlin'" features Young Dre, Mo Preme and Rated R (from Thug Life) and also Ant D.O.G. and Youg Grinn (from Ray Luv's group the Link Crew). On this album Ray Luv spits game all over, tellin' the stories about life as a hustla and a playa. The album's got some laid-back songs too, but the majority is gangsta rap at the highest level possible. All of that over Khayree's genius beats. Ray Luv's such a talent, he belongs to the major league, or at least to the biggest Bay Area rappers. He needs to stand up and be on the level of guys like E-40 and Rappin' 4-Tay, cause he's one of the best ones you'll EVER get to hear. After Forever Hustlin', Ray Luv went on to become independent, and even though his albums were still good, he failed to match his first full-lenght album, which is a masterpiece. (By the way, before "Forever Hustlin", Ray Luv released the EP "Who Can be Trusted" which was also released under the title "Get My Money On". This EP is also worth checking out!)."

Ray Luv: The best in the business

Max Gopalan | SB,CA | 12/15/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Ray Luv's masterpiece, Forever Hustlin', is the best album that not enough people have. It has been out for four years and is still ahead of its time. If this album recieved the right promotion it would have gone platinum. This album features amazing beats(courtesy of super producer Khayree) and amazing lyrical content. Ray is simply the best in the business. This is my all time favorite album, and yes I do own several copies. Look into his latest album, Coup D'Etat. Another masterpiece. However, be on the look out for his new one in 2000. Fans needn't worry, Ray Luv will have his day in the lime light. It's only a matter of time. Ray Luv will be the new West Coast representative."