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No. 2 Slaine – The Devil Never Dies Mixtape (2010)

Artist: Slaine

Album: Devil Never Dies Mixtape

Source: Twitter

Tracklisting:

1. The Religion (prod. Silvamore)
2. My Girl, My Wife, My Mother My Bitch (prod. LuBalz)
3. The Deadzone (prod. Stoupe, cuts by Reel Drama)
4. Black and Blue Flag ft. Jaysaun (prod. Silvamore)
5. Thru The Rain ft. Blacastan (prod. Silvamore)
6. Off The Sidewalk ft. Cyrus Deshield (prod. Falside)
7. Going Down ft. Jaysaun (prod. Silvamore)
8. The Worst (prod. Statik Selektah)
9. Old English II ft. Esoteric (prod. Esoteric)
10. Burn ft. Amadeus & Chilla Jones (prod. Sicknature)
11. Envy ft. Termanology (prod. Moss)
12. It Ain’t Happenin ft. Amadeus & Blacastan (prod. Falside)
13. It’s Too Late ft. Amadeus (prod. Double Chamberz)
14. Science Of the Trife ft. Ill Bill & Q-Unique (prod. C. Lance)
15. Settin’ It Off ft. Reks, Jaysaun & Steven King (prod. Statik Selektah)
16. Trail Of Blood (prod. Statik Selektah)
17. Outro
18. Mind Of A Criminal (Remix) (prod. LuBalz)

Note:

Slaine was sure to be excited about the release of his debut album, A World Without Skies.  Then came word that he needed to pay for sample clearance and the project would not release on the anticipated date in October.   But rather than sulk over spilled milk, Slaine went right back to the lab and put together the mixtape, The Devil Never Dies for his fans.  This wasn’t just slapped together.  It couldn’t have been.  I do know that Slaine, according to his Twitter account and the Outro of this mixtape,  was hitting the studio for all night sessions trying to get this mixtape completed.  Not only did he succeed in completing the project, but he earns our #2 spot for Mixtape of the Year.

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No. 3 Bambu x DJ Muggs – Los Angeles, Philippines Mixtape (2010)

Artist: Bambu x DJ Muggs

Album: Los Angeles, Philippines Mixtape

Source: 2DopeBoyz

Tracklisting:

  1. Gunfire
  2. Bullet
  3. Molotov Cocktail
  4. History Of Angels
  5. The Rock Rock On
  6. Grenade
  7. Firearm
  8. Smoke Smarter
  9. Pow Wow Drums
  10. Heist
  11. Check
  12. Kill A Man

Note:

Straight, no chaser.  That’s the effect that this mixtape has on you.  There are no guests.   There is no auto-tune.  There are no sing-song choruses.  Bambu and DJ Muggs stand in the midst of hip hop purity with, Los Angeles, Philippines Mixtape.

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Sean J – The Ego Egg Mixtape

Artist: Sean J

Album: The Ego Egg Mixtape

Source:  Sean J Website

Tracklisting:

  1. Lonely (prod. by Nine Six)
  2. Unstoppable (prod. by Soy Is Real)
  3. The Ode To An Assassin (prod. by Soy Is Real)
  4. Elevate (prod. by Unselftitled)
  5. Devil In New Denim
  6. Talk About (She Says) (prod. by Soy Is Real)
  7. Exhibition
  8. FTW (Big Bulge Music) (prod. by Soy Is Real)
  9. Deadly Medly (ft. Tzarizm and Midaz The Beast)
  10. Parallel (Snippet) (prod by. Mental Abstracto)
  11. The Sh*t (prod. by Soy Is Real)

Note:

I heard Some Sean J material earlier this year and I have not stopped listening to him since.  I knew this project was dropping soon but it caught me unawares when I saw the link go live earlier this week.  The Ego Egg Mixtape is a great window for hip hop fans to look through to see what kind of artist, Sean J actually is.   Lets just say he is the one with a ton of talent.   It seems with each project he shows and proves his merit.  I personally like each and every project he has put out and this one is near perfect. Continue reading “Sean J – The Ego Egg Mixtape” →

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Cambatta – The Visionary 2

Artist: Cambatta

Album: Visionary 2

Source: DotGotIt

Tracklisting:

  1. The Reintroduction
  2. Heatrock
  3. Stoopid
  4. On My Way
  5. Say In Ya Lane
  6. Good Ol Dayz (ft. Nino Bless)
  7. Show Me Some Love
  8. Keepin It Real (ft. Mike Mass)
  9. Unstoppable Bullet
  10. Light It Up (ft. Laws)
  11. Everlasting (TheGobstopper)
  12. So Good! (ft. Nino Bless, Crooked I, Sha Stimuli, Big Moss)
  13. Don’t Blame Me
  14. Hope Floats
  15. Glass Half Empty (ft. Jae Luis)
  16. Dream On
  17. Green Light
  18. Right Back To You (ft. Jae Luis)
  19. Without You
  20. So Cocky

Note:

Cambatta is going under the radar folks! And you are the ones who are missing out! The Visionary 2 is uninhibited raw hip hop. The sound is destined to be a hit among hip hop purists who wish to hear some banging beats and venom-laced verses. This is the kind of album that you rock while you do your work outs or go out for a run. It is a musical adrenaline rush. Continue reading “Cambatta – The Visionary 2” →

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Kil Ripkin – The Quickening Vol. 1

Artist: Kil Ripkin

Album: The Quickening Vol. 1

Source: Kevin Nottingham

Tracklisting:

  1. Intro
  2. I Like to Mention
  3. We Just Begun
  4. Kil Season (ft. Ike Turner)
  5. Strong
  6. Laid Back
  7. The Flesh
  8. Win Your Love
  9. Universal Mind Bank
  10. Live From The Podium
  11. Sounds Of Freed (ft. Charles Herron)
  12. Special Appearance
  13. Currency
  14. Talk To Me
  15. Kitty
  16. In The Night
  17. Everything’s Changed
  18. Spit That Shit
  19. Quit (ft. Joe Grizzly)

Notes:

When you think of smooth emcees, you should think Kil Ripkin.  The flow is mellow and poignant at the same time.   It is not lackadaisical.  Actually, quite to contrary he flows with purpose on many different subjects.  It just sounds like it comes so easy to him.  He is more effortless than anything else.  I first got up on Kil Ripkin earlier this year.  I heard a single and made it a point to remember the name.  So when I saw this available this week, I did not hesitate to download.

The Quickening Vol.1 is nothing short of incredible.  It wakes the social conscious among the listener.  So many great songs that I thought I would mention just a few.  Strong for instance gets the head nodding and the neurons firing.  Kil Ripkin addresses the need for us all to have ‘courage under fire’ as it were.  Things are not going to get handed to you on a silver plate.   You will run into obstacles.  You must overcome these obstacles to achieve things in this life.  Kil Ripkin sounds like the kind of man who pulls himself up by the boot straps and just goes to war on this one. It’s just that simple.

On the next track, Laid Back, Kil Ripkin abuses a chill beat, and gives you a vantage into his easy going demeanor.   He talks about balancing his “blessings with his short comings“.  He takes things seriously but also takes them in stride.  He doesn’t let life overwhelm him.  He just handles his business as it comes.  He gives you genuine perspective as to how  he lives.    Kil Ripkin has that keen self-awareness that few people have, and fewer emcees address.

“Being Broke is a state of mind which leads to a way of life…” is just one of the dope lines in the short cut entitled, Currency.  That line really resonates with me.   It sounds so simple but when set to music and a rhyme scheme it  hits you all that much harder.   The cut talks about the ills of money and the industry that has control over it.  There is serious science being dropped on this track and I can only hope that you are paying attention.,

Kil Ripkin is one of the doper social and politically conscious emcees in the game. He is embodiment of empowerment and is the perfect example of what happens when dope mic skills and great content collide in music.  Definitely peep this!

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Magestik Legend – To Be Continued…Chapter 1 Mixtape (Separated Tracks)

Artist:  Magestik Legend

Album:  To Be Continued…Chapter 1 Mixtape (Untagged)

Tracklisting:

  1. Intro (prod. by The Audible Doctor)
  2. Bout Freedom (prod. by Astronote)
  3. Blood, Sweat, Tears (prod. by Bean One)
  4. Postal Service (prod. by Pete Cannon)
  5. All Eye Know (prod by Astronote)
  6. Larry Brown (Paystyle)
  7. Get Doe (prod. by Magestik Legend)
  8. The Showbiz (prod. by Astronote)
  9. Pop Metal (ft. MarvWon and Ro Spit) (prod. by Astronote)
  10. Crack Rules (prod. by Marink D)
  11. Where Can I Start (ft. Fes Roc) (prod by Hill Inc.)
  12. Day Break (ft. Othello) (prod. by 14KT)
  13. Shoot The Breeze (prod. by Oznoh)
  14. CARBON (prod. by Astronote)

Note:

I won’t spent a whole lot of time big uppin’ this release after giving a more extensive review of Chapter 2 earlier.  Magestik Legend is talented and is backed by some talented producers and guest emcees on this release.  I am just trying to get the populous prepped for his November 30th release, The Great Escape.   My favorite off of this joint is the track All Eye Know. You can stream and download this mixtape (separated tracks version) below.

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Magestik Legend – To Be Continued…Chapter 2 Mixtape

Artist: Magestik Legend

Album: To Be Continued…Chapter 2

Tracklisting:

  1. Reintroduction
  2. The Rundown (prod. by Astronote)
  3. Get.Ends.Hide (prod. by Astronote)
  4. Long Distance (prod. by Astronote)
  5. What’s In A Name (prod. by 14KT)
  6. TBC2 Interlude
  7. Vice Gripz (prod, by Astronote)
  8. Brand NEW (prod. by The Audible Doctor)
  9. What The World Needs (ft. T. Calamese) (prod. by Astronote)
  10. Lock And Key (prod. by Astronote)
  11. Dirty Little Pretty (prod by Slop Funk Dust)
  12. Video Game (ft. Buff1)
  13. Carbon (prod. by Astronote)
  14. Crazy (prod. by Astronote)

Note:

Magestik Legend is getting us ready for his album dropping November 30th, entitled The Great Escape.  This is going to be his first full length album since 2007 and I would expect heads to support it wholeheartedly.   To Be Continued…Chapter 2 is obviously the second installment of a series of mixtapes to prep for this release.

Honestly, this is more of an album in itself.  It’s got a ton of dope songs and very little filler and the other things that get in the way of a good cut.  It is hosted by none other than, Rapper Big Pooh.  If you are unfamiliar with Magestik Legend but appreciate intricate lyricism, you will love this release.  Magestik Legend’s lyrical prowess is amazing.  The way he bends the English language to his will puts him in an elite group of emcees. He can flip on a variety of different production styles and BPMS and sounds dope in all instances. The song CARBON really will illustrate his abilities as an emcee.

Astronote handles the bulk of the production duties and I think he is very underrated or under-mentioned.  His work on tracks like The Run Down, Get.Ends.Hide., and Vice Gripz show a great deal of polish and really give Magestik Legend a powerful sound to work with.  The Audible Doctor also lends his hand to one track, Brand NEW, which ends up sounding incredible.  It has a very soulful vibe.  I love the samples this guy uses.  He has a gift and a knack for finding and incorporating those dope samples.

What’s my favorite track?  Take your pick.   I could name any of the aforementioned tracks as a favorite.   But I won’t be wishy-washy.  CARBON.  Bottom line is give the man his due and recognition.  Get all of his material.  You will definitely appreciate it.  Listen below…

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Various Artists: Refined Hype 1st Anniversary Edition

RefinedHype: 1 Year Anniversary Edition Mixtape CoverArtist: Various Artists

Album: Refined Hype 1 Year Anniverrsay Edition

Guests: Marion Write, Radio Ramone, Wordsmith, Harmony Muzik, Jason James, Concise Kilgore, Mike Schpitz, King Mez, Rapsody & Sundown, 810, The Black Sunn, K. Sparks, Fresh Cut Collective, Dominique Larue, K-Beta, Sketch, Quantum Suicide, M-Dot, EMS

Producers: Certified, Mydus, MizfitSoundz, IlL Meel, Gajos

Best Tracks: Monster Music, Out Of My Mind, One Thing, Never Over

Recommendation:  Highly Recommend

Note:  This is arguably one of the best compilations this year.  So many compilations and mixtapes get released from the blogs/websites that it gets hard to distinguish one from the other.  I think that Refined Hype did a great job with it’s selection of emcees.  There was a number of strong joints on the album and nothing that I could even call average. It seemed that everyone who appeared, made a mark.

Monster Music was the show stopper in my mind.  The beat was remarkable with it’s intensity and the emcees were brutal (in a good way) with their wordplay.   Wordsmith definitely impressed me with his bars on Out Of My Mind.  His delivery seems way ahead of the pack.  His ability to flip verses just seems so fluid.  There really is so much to like with this mixtape.  You will have your choice of dope cuts to listen to and you can run through the whole thing without a skip.

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Rain: American Dreamin Pt. 3

Rain brings his finest musical offer yet to the table.  American Dreamin 3 is certainly not to be slept on.  I have always thought Rain had the talent to make a big splash in hip hop and this release is a major step in this direction.  Rain takes his listeners on a journey through his life that proves to be interesting both lyrically and musically.  What I real like about this release is how it distinguishes itself from his previous releases with consistent production and improved content.

I love to hear a musician push the envelope in discussing his or her life. Tears Of  A Man really had my attention.  It is such a deep track that touches upon Rain’s life experiences.  It’s powerful tracks like this that make hip hop great.  Clearly, the artist just takes a completely raw approach and exposes his thoughts to the microphone.

Home Sweet Home is also a five-star track that should have the music world buzzing.  This is the best produced track off of the mixtape.  The lyrics to the chorus leave the listener gasping for breath.   Rain takes us for a ride through his hometown giving you glimpses into what he sees on a day to day basis.

American Dreamin Pt. 3 deserves notice for more than just the two aforementioned tracks and commands more than just one full listen.  Rain gets better and better with each release and will soon find his name mentioned as one of the artists poised to make a power shift in independent hip hop.

If you have not checked out his previous work, you can check out his website HERE.  Otherwise, click the pic to check out the DJ Booth sponsored release and enjoy some dope hip hop.