The Mail Man

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Based on 2 reviews
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Based on 49 ratings
1993 Ratings: #292
September 28, 1993 / Release Date
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RapReviews.com
40 Water’s tried and true fast-but-enunciated flow is all over this extended play, and while some may argue that his popularity has waned some, he’s still out here doing his thing.
ToxicAndrewcz
85

RATING: 85/100

E-40 is a rapper i wanted to check out for a really long time.
Since i'm a sucker for old school west side hip hop, I had this E-40 itch i needed to scratch lately for some reason.
This EP or mixtape or whatever this is, is something i haven't listened to in a while, that trademark laid back gold school Cali production.
And 40's unique delivery that is so great thanks to his natural slang is a huge plus.

Neva Broke - 9/10
Bring the Yellow Tape - 8/10
Practice Lookin' Hard - ... read more

AllAboutMusic
70

E-40's real breakthrough was still about a year away, but this near-album-sized EP is strong enough to keep fans from getting too hungry while In A Major Way is in the works. The real significance of this project is that it foreshadowed a slight evolution in the way E-40 carried himself, both musically and lyrically. Now, don't worry, he doesn't stray away from that signature voice and bubbly flow; that fortunately isn't going anywhere. But the actual content of his rapping ... read more

my2centsreviews
84

As an outsider looking in, I've always been intrigued at how E-40's music just captivates me with ease.

I've been introduced to E-40 many moons ago, but there used to be a local TV channel that showed music videos all day and "Captain Save a Hoe" was one video that was on damn near every day, as well as "Practice Lookin' Hard". These two songs alone made me want to check out "The Mail Man", though I've never really gave this EP a fair ... read more

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