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Mixtape Reviews

Mixtape Reviews

QuESt – “Broken Headphones”

Let me make this clear from the beginning: I’d pay for music like this…

XV – “Everybody’s Nobody”

I slept on this mixtape. It’s my job now to make sure that you don’t.

Lil’ Wayne – “No Ceilings”

It’s Wayne: leaving female body parts Micro-Soft like Windows Vista… (I fell OUT at that line…wow)

S-Preme – “The Sicktape: Volume 2″

It could be sicker, but hey…

Cory Gunz – “Heir To The Throne”

The mixtape is really a bastard mix between hip-hop and rap, but in all of the good ways for the most part… and Cory’s dope.

Lupe Fiasco – “Enemy of the State: A Love Story”

22 minute long mixtape? Well, when Friend of the People drop, you can just combine the two…wait…HE CANCELLED THAT MIXTAPE. Oh nevermind…

Charles Hamilton – “Normalcy”

When you think of C.H., “Pink Lavalamp” and “Normalcy” should come to mind…

Bun B – “No Mixtape”

I really am relieved that Bun B decided not to tackle the “Exhibit C” Instrumental…

B.o.B. aka Bobby Ray – “May 25th”

Who’s still sleeping on B.o.B.? Slap yourself.

Joell Ortiz & Novel – “Defying The Predictable”

Download this mixtape. No joke. Download this mixtape. Now.

QuESt – “How Thoughtful”

Funny how things change. One of the most impressive mixtapes to come out in a long time…

Bobby Creekwater – “Back To The Briefcase 2″

It’s a decent mixtape, but Creek can do way better than this…

Curren$y – “Smokee Robinson”

Same topic, same flow, I’ve heard all this before…nothing original here…Unfortunately.

Ludacris – “Conjure: A Hustler’s Spirit”

If you can down the alcoholic promotion, you’ll enjoy the music…

Laws – “457″

Never heard of this guy, but here’s a few reasons why you SHOULD…

T-Pain Presents: “Nappy Boy All Stars Vol. 1″

It shows the talents (or lack thereof) of the crew T-Pain’s been assembling…

Chris Brown – “In My Zone (Rhythm & Streets)”

He can rap too. The mixtape is average though… maybe even less than average.

Kal-J – “The 4Word”

Serious Biz? Kal-J’s latest offering before his album “Dear Journal” drops…

Phil Blount – “How To Put A State On The Map Vol. 3″

Co-signed by Charlamagne the God, Phil Blount’s trying to make believers out of everyone…

Pac Div – “Don’t Mention It”

These guys are SUPER CONSISTENT. Another mixtape/album drop from Pac Div…

Ritchcraft – “The Big Band Blueprint”

Mix Jay-Z’s the Blueprint with classic Big Band instrumentals? An original idea from Ritchcraft…

Young Jeezy – “Trap Or Die 2″

Interesting that DJ Drama’s been replaced, but the music’s still fire.

R.E.A.L. – “Stress Induced Illness”

Check out the offering from R.E.A.L… it might surprise you…

Stat Quo – “2010″

Stat’s dropping heat before his album comes out- hahaha, ok, his album’s probably not coming out, but here’s to hoping. At least the mixtape’s dope.

Bobby Creekwater – “Back To The Briefcase 2: The B-Side”

Wasn’t expecting this, but this is the Bobby Creek that I like. No homo.

Beyond This Point – “This Is A Mixtape?!”

Unbelievably…yes, but it doesn’t feel like it. This is insanely original and STILL on my iPod.

T.I. – “F**k A Mixtape”

Who loves irony? I do. Best. Title. Ever.

Rick Ross – “The Albert Anastasia EP”

Ross has this thing for thinking he’s a mob boss….it’s not exactly cool…and in this case, the music isn’t that good either.

Royce Da 5’9 – “The Bar Exam 3″

We really hate skinny leg jeans, as expressed so eloquently by Royce in this mixtape alongside other dope music.

S-Preme – “Is This A Mixtape?!”

Why yes….yes it is a mixtape. The shock?!

Donnis – “Fashionably Late”

Barring a couple of WTF type songs, this is actually a solid outing for Donnis.

PropaYne – “Ode To Ye”

PropaYne + Vitamin String Quartet = good music.

Charles Hamilton – “Well This Isn’t Awkward: Winner Takes All”

If C.H. kept making good music similar to this, then a lot more people would support him…

Game – “Brake Lights”

Mr. Versatile in the flesh. From Shawty Lo to Eminem… Game’s definitely talented.

Ritchcraft and Intalek – “Lives and Vibes”

I can’t wait for this to be remade into an album…

Kuniva (of D-12) – “Midwest Marauders”

This is the closest thing you’re getting to a D-12 LP anytime soon…

Wale – “More About Nothing”

“Eyes of the Tiger.” Possible song of the year nominee.

Mac Miller – “K.I.D.S.”

Ok. I’m on the bandwagon now. Kickin Incredibly Dope Sh**….

Young Jeezy – “1000 Grams”

Agh. What is this?? Jeezy’s put out a stinker here…

Mickey Factz – “Who The F**k Is Mickey Factz? (Vol. 2)”

Still wondering who he is? This should clear up what you’re missing out on.

J. Nolan – “Broken Dreams”

Yo….this dude is NICE. You should get to know him.

Chris and Neef – “Back To Business”

It might take a minute for them to knock the rust off…

Gemstones – “On The Road To Glory: My Story”

The ex- FNF affiliate steps out with a dope mixtape to call his own.

Big Sean – “Finally Famous V3: Big”

Big Sean’s mixtape is a great listen, but…

Silver and The Incomparable Shakespeare – “The British Invasion”

This is one of the more surprising mixtapes I’ve heard this year. Shouts to DJ Daddy Mack for putting me on this.

XV – “Vizzy Zone”

Vizzy Zone! It falls into the same category as Big Sean’s FF3, unfortunately…

Playboy Tre – “The Last Call”

I’d buy this quick if it was an album.

OnCue – “Cuey Sings The Blues”

Think hip-hop meets Daughtry…

Diggy Simmons – “Airborne”

Diggys 2-for-2 with mixtapes. This is a great sign for his future…

Joell Ortiz – “Farewell Summer”

Just in case you forgot how nice Mr. Ortiz is on the microphone…

AO – 115: Art Of Ambition

Remember AO? I mentioned him before. He’s back solo now…


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