Top 5 Mixtapes of the Month (March)

Another incredibly slow month of worthy mixtapes but as always I dug and found the best five of the month of March so as always have a listen and enjoy. 

1. HS87 - All I’ve Ever Dreamed of:  Super producer/rapper Hit-Boy returns with a new project showcasing his HS87 team which consists of Audio Push, K. Roosevelt  and Kent M$ney. D/L: http://www.datpiff.com/HS87-All-Ive-Ever-Dreamed-Of-mixtape.465268.html

2. Harry Fraud – Adrift:  Upcoming producer Harry fraud puts out a collage of records he produced recently with tracks from Action Bronson, Mac Miller, Sir Michael Rocks , Curren$y Etc. D/L: http://www.datpiff.com/Harry-Fraud-Adrift-mixtape.463242.html

3. Gudda Gudda – Red Rum:  New tape from YM’s own Gudda Gudda with features from Cory Gunz, Jae Millz, Busta Rhymes and production from Cardiac, Young Chop, I.N.F.O etc. D/L:   http://www.datpiff.com/Gudda-Gudda-REDRUM-mixtape.460776.html

4. Bow Wow - Green light 5: Bow Wow is back with the latest installment of his Greenlight mixtape. His latest project features additions from Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar, Jadakiss and more. As is the way of many mixtapes these days, the credits on Greenlight 5 read like an album, with production from big names including DJ Mustard, Jahlil Beats, Aaarab Muzik, and Drumma Boy. D/L: http://www.datpiff.com/Bow-wow-Greenlight-5-mixtape.472559.html

5. Honey Cocaine – Thug Love: Honey Cocaine drops her 22-track "Thug Love" mixtape as an Easter gift for her fans with production sorely from Dkevirm. D/L: http://www.datpiff.com/Honey-Cocaine-Thug-Love-mixtape.471167.html

UnHyped Audio: March 21st, 2013

The most captivating art gets overlooked by mediocre pieces so with that said here are some tracks you probably overlooked but are definitely worth a listen. Enjoy 

Chance the Rapper: Acid Rain - Upcoming rapper from Chi-Town releases a cut from his “Acid Rap” album which comes out April 30^th. Very abstract minded artiste so this record will have u zoning definitely. 

Dizzy Wright: Maintain (Feat. Joey Bada$$) – New cut from the Funk Volume Camp rapper Dizzy with a feature from New York’s newest superstar Joey Bada$$, very laid back record with a little word for thought from both artiste.  

Logic: Walk On By – We been waiting but finally logic releases the first track off the new installment of his Young Sinatra series “Welcome to forever”, this record as always showcases the Maryland rapper skills as a MC. 

Pro Era: Maxwell – With the recent start of the Pro Era Tour Joey and his Pro Era crew members been releasing unheard cuts from the camp this one features Dirty Sanchez, the late Capital Steez and Rokamouth.  Records like these tell u that hip hop is well and alive.  

Top 5 Mixtapes of the Month (February)

Sorry for the delay, February hasn’t really provided a huge collection of worthy mixtapes but I stilled found 5 projects that are definitely worth a listen so as always check them out and enjoy. 

1. The Underachievers: Indigoism   - Hailing from Brooklyn and also apart of the BEAST coast movement (Pro Era and Flatbush Zombies) this rap duo delivers a very captivating debut mixtape with production from Bruce Lee Kixx, Rich Flyer, Entreproducers and others. D/L: http://www.datpiff.com/The-Underachievers-Indigoism-mixtape.449545.html

2. J.Cole: Truly Yours EP - While probably still prepping for his second LP “Born Sinner” the Roc Nation  signee releases a 5 track EP for the fans to satisfy their musical needs until the album is released. D/L: http://www.datpiff.com/J-Cole-Truly-Yours-mixtape.453989.html

3. AraabMUZIK: For Professional Use Only – Even though this is a beat tape (No Vocals on the Tracks) I must say its one of the best beat tapes I’ve heard in a minute. Araab Decides to release this 20 track of instrumentals, some of which u may know like “So Good”, “Beauty”, “Street Knock” and others so if u a fan of production u should download this tape. D/L: http://www.datpiff.com/AraabMuzik-For-Professional-Use-Only-mixtape.455925.html

4. Problem & Iamsu!: Million Dollar Afro – New comers Problem and Iamsu! team up to release this joint project which packs some very entertaining records which cater to the hipster/ratchet sound that’s been surfacing the airwaves for a while, decent tape to listen to. D/L: http://www.datpiff.com/Problem-IamSu-Million-Dollar-Afro-mixtape.454673.html

5. Tha Joker TooCold: The Explanation - Tha Joker finally drops off his mixtape "The Explanation" after a pushback or two. The project features Don Trip, Big K.R.I.T., Breana Marin, Tito Lopez, BK of Doughboyz Cashout, Damar Jackson and Big Fruit. Let us know what you think of the L.A. rapper by-way-of Mississippi. D/L: http://www.datpiff.com/The-Explanation-Tha-Joker-mixtape.457095.html

UnHyped Audio: February 5th, 2013

Here are a few records that are under the hype radar but are definitely records of good quality. Listen closely and enjoy. 

Skyzoo: Phone Calls - Very smooth and jazzy record by MC Skyzoo where he gives a very in depth freestyle that will captivate your attention. 

Jon Connor: Ol Connor Ish – Once again Jon Connor gives us a jaw dropping freestyle this time on Jay-Z’s “Ignorant Shit” Instrumental. Each bar will have u going crazy. Dope record. 

Emilio Rojas: Nobody Fucking With Me – New cut from rapper Emilio Rojas with producer DJ Lantern on the beat. With verses from XV and Chris Webby its surely one of those real rap records you’ll want on your playlist.

Big K.R.I.T: Getting Mine – Its been a while since we’ve heard any new music from the Mississippi rapper but he releases this 9^th Wonder produced Cut that displays his sound as always and it doesn’t hurt with a verse from Female MC Rapsody.

The Underachievers:  The Mahdi – Fresh on the scene is the rap duo known as The Underachievers who hails from New York. This record Instantly Gets your attention With the Melodic Beat and Trust Me when I say these two definitely got the bars to help put New York back on the map. 

Top 5 Mixtapes of the Month (January)

It’s a new year and which other way to start it off other than a good collection of hot new mixtapes. January had a lot of good releases but here are the top 5 that u should have in your playlist. Enjoy.

1. Casey Veggies: Life Changes - Former Odd Future member Casey gives us another phenomenal mixtape called life changes which as always displays his “life Rhymes” over some trendy but more soulful production which gives you that chill vibe to start your day. D/L Link: http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/20557/casey-veggies-life-changes.html

2. Rockie Fresh: Electric Highway – Chicago Native Rockie Fresh releases his first mixtape since being signed to Rick Ross’s MMG imprint. A perfect balance of his trademark sound and the commercial rap format he displayed on his previous mixtape Driving 88. D/L Link: http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/20629/rockie-fresh-electric-highway.html

3. CyHi the Prynce:  Ivy League Kick Back - Cyhi gives us a more chilled and laid back cut of his “Ivy League” mixtape which explains the title. It features an interesting set of rappers such as Childish Gambino, Smoke DZA, Diamond and others. D/L Link:  http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/20724/cyhi-the-prynce-ivy-league-kickback.html

4. Pusha T: Wrath Of Cocaine - While finishing up his “My Name Is MY Name” Lp which should be coming come this year the G.O.O.D Music God Child gives us a 11 track fire torch of records with  features such as Wale, Troy Ave, Rick Ross etc. D/L Link: http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/20556/pushat-wrath-of-caine.html

5. Slum Village: Dirty Slums 2 – It’s been a minute but the legendary Detroit Group Slum Village Drops off the Mick Boogie Hosted Mixtape Dirty Slums 2 which has features from Rapper Big Pooh, Focus, Young RJ and More. D/L Link: http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/20725/dirty-slums-2.html

Top 5 Mixtapes of the Month (December)

1. Pro Era - PEEP the AProcalypse:  Probably the most captivating tape of this holiday season, Brooklyn’s Joey Bada$$ returns with the debut tape from his Crew Pro era. From the production to the rhymes schemes, these guys truly are a living testament that old school rap is alive and well. D/L Link: http://www.datpiff.com/Pro-Era-Peep-The-Aprocalypse-mixtape.433133.html

2. Cookin Soul – Ready for Xmas: Production Trio Cookin Soul gives us a treat this holiday with beats sampled with classic Christmas carols laced with biggie vocals, truly a very creative tape from the group. D/L Link: http://www.datpiff.com/The-Notorious-BIG-Ready-For-Xmas-mixtape.431881.html

3. Wale – Folarin: The new highly anticipated tape from MMG’s Wale, with a lot of features like 2 Chainz, French Montana, Trinidad James and production from familiar faces like Beat Billionaire and Tone P.  D/L Link: http://www.datpiff.com/Wale-Folarin-mixtape.433113.html

4. Euroz – Kray: Euroz is back with another project, this time it’s a collabo mixtape with his associate Easy Redd. Keep a lookout for euroz in the near future. D/L Link: http://www.datpiff.com/Euroz-Kray-mixtape.432032.html

5. Young Jeezy – It’s Tha World:  Young Jeezy drops off a new mixtape supporting his "its Tha World" movement. Features come courtesy of 2 Chainz, Lil Boosie, E-40 and more. Productions from Jahlil Beats, Cardo, The Renegades, DJ Mustard among others. D/L Link: http://www.datpiff.com/Young-Jeezy-Its-Tha-World-mixtape.425097.html

REVIEW: Game’s Jesus Piece

Game dropped his 5^th studio album with interscope records called Jesus Piece on December 11, 2012. The album was originally named F.I.V.E (Fear Is Victory’s Evolution) but was changed because of other albums that were coming out with a similar name like Trey Song’s Chapter V but nonetheless Game still managed to deliver another captivating and concept driven album as always. Even tho this is Game’s first album that didn’t make the number 1 spot on the billboards u can’t deny the work Game put into this project, from the very controversial deluxe album cover to the hilarious skits at the end of some of the records with comedian Kevin Hart Game as always made fun music, gangster rap and those tracks where he gives u insight into his thoughts, forever a very blunt and comical individual.  

In Game’s eyes he has his own philosophy that god is somebody like him. That he has fears, that he hurts, that he learns from his mistakes and try to be a better man each day so the concept for this LP really infused religion and the typical topics game addresses on his songs so that explain song title’s on the album like Church, Blood Of Christ, Pray and See No Evil. This project was packed with super star features on almost every record and even though Game always has a good amount of features on his previous work Jesus Piece is the first album where Game did only four records by himself. There was a track produced by Dr. Dre called Dead People where Game gets spooky and gives his listeners a tale of murderous fantasies truly one of my personal faves on the album. Another record that should be looked out for is Blood of Christ where game steps in his regular mode and insults certain rappers in the game like G Unit, Shyne and even a remark to the puff man Diddy was mentioned, this track definitely will be one of those songs u have on repeat.

One noticed detail on Jesus Piece is the maturation and growth in Game, he address a lot like the ongoing beef with Jay-Z on Heavens Arms to the point he apologizes for the slander, diss records he threw towards jay in the past. So this shows you that game his an artiste that gets better with time, he has come a long way from his younger days as an G Unit Knuckle Head to one of the few rappers that keep Compton alive and well in people’s eyes and the music in their ears and Jesus Piece is definitely a album u can dance to, vibe to, smoke to, have sex to, very versatile because game is a very versatile California rapper. Don’t let the persona fool you.