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G.S.N.T. 3: The Troubled Times of Brian Carenard

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Released
  
September 30, 2014

Length
  
51:32

Release date
  
30 September 2014

Genre
  
Hip hop music

Recorded
  
2013–2014

Artist
  
Saigon

Label
  
Squid Ink Squad

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Producer
  
Bananaz, Clev Trev, Deli Beats, DJ Corbett, DJ Premier, Grande, Shuko

Similar
  
Saigon albums, Hip hop music albums

G.S.N.T. 3: The Troubled Times of Brian Carenard is the third studio album by American hip hop recording artist Saigon. The album was released on September 30, 2014, by Squid Ink Squad. The album features guest appearances from Just Blaze, Corbett, P. Jericho, Papoose, Omar Epps, Big Daddy Kane, Curbside Hustle, Big Daddy Kane, G. Martin, Memphis Bleek, Lil Bibby, Kool G Rap and Bryonn Bain. The album was supported by the singles "Best Mistake", "Sinner's Prayer" and "Nunya".

Contents

Singles

On December 9, 2013, the album's first single "Best Mistake" featuring G. Martin was released. On January 21, 2014, the music video was released for "Best Mistake" featuring G. Martin. On July 29, 2014, the album's second single "Sinner's Prayer" featuring Papoose and Omar Epps was released. On August 4, 2014, the music video was released for "Sinner's Prayer" featuring Papoose and Omar Epps. On August 19, 2014, the album's third single "Nunya" was released. On September 28, 2014, the music video was released for "Nunya".

Critical response

G.S.N.T. 3: The Troubled Times of Brian Carenard received mixed reviews from music critics. Brandon Matthews of XXL gave the album an L, saying "True hip-hop fans will appreciate his new body of work as it counteracts the contemporary formula of heavy bass driven tracks that seem to have saturated radio. His features solidify his reputable status by having tracks with legends such as Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap, Papoose and even features Omar Epps (whom can actually rap!). He also grabs 2014 XXL Freshman Lil Bibby and fellow New York lyricist Memphis Bleek, who both shine on “Mechanical Animals (4 generations).” His beat selection identifies his desire to be a staple in the industry as opposed to a novelty, tapping the services of DJ Premier and Clev Trev." Jay Balfour of HipHopDX gave the album three out of five stars, saying "While he’s developed himself into a recognizable Hip Hop pundit outside of his music, Saigon has struggled to maintain his voice inside of it. There’s consolation in the fact that he’s still a talented emcee, but he’s tried too much while staying safe at the same time. Saigon fans will find plenty to pick through on GSNT3 but they may be the most alienated listeners as well, more aware than anyone that he is capable of better."

Songs

1Back to Reality1:15
2Come Alive4:20
3Street Gospel3:44

References

G.S.N.T. 3: The Troubled Times of Brian Carenard Wikipedia