Durt Road Camp’s “Welcome 2 Da South” mixtape is jammed packed of fierce beats and sensitive moments. “100 Barz Or Beta” is a great song based mainly on the beat. I love that it sounds like some AC song intertwined with hip hop. What isn’t that great is that is clocks in at almost six minutes. It definitely needs a radio edit. When you finally get to “You Ain’t Gon Stop This” you have another great beat and a very ferocious delivery from Durt Road Camp. Okay, so if you thought “Lion King” was an ode to the highly successful Disney movie, it’s not. Although that’s the reality of the situation, it comes at you as fierce as the king of the jungle. “He Telling You” calms things down with a spurt of R&B tossed into the mix. Let’s end on a sassy and sexy note though. “Fuck Me Good” is one of those songs that you instantly want to learn all the words to and declare as your own. It’s a little dirty but fun. If you like southern style hip hop, check out Durt Road Camp’s “Welcome 2 Da South,” available now. (https://www.datpiff.com/Durt-Road-Camp-Welcome-2-Da-South-mixtape.646951.html)
Dope District is an emcee from Columbia who does it his way. “Camera On Me” has a chill beat and is really for those who crave the spotlight. Rolling into “Gold Moulf Athem” you get another track that doesn’t come too hard. “Trap Story” has a great story to it - which is not surprising thanks to the title but we still have to point out that storytelling element that comes across strong with this one. “Club Bangers” steps it up a bit in the energy department but not by much. What’s great about Dope District is that he delivers a consistent vibe with his music. If you like chilled out hip hop, check him out now. (https://soundcloud.com/jamir-keitt)
Phade is an emcee from Brockton, Massachusetts with a new joint for the taking. This New England rapper has teamed up with Olay for “Flashin.’” This track starts out strong and follows a simple flow the whole way through. It never really goes overboard at any point. It’s a song that you can definitely get into within one listen. If you like hip hop that’s got a little swag but definitely has that radio quality, check out “Flashin’” by Phade featuring Olay. (https://www.audiomack.com/artist/phadebeatz)
Lady Queet’s “No Makeup” mixtape is chalked full of hype tracks. “New Money” is a great way to start out the mixtape. It really sets the tone for the rest of it - one that’s lined with fine things. Then we get to “Stop Hatin” and the beat seems the same as before. It’s a very energetic time with Lady Queet. “Do It For Da Camera” lays it out of why this emcee does her thing - for the camera. This one has a good beat but it’s not as strong as the previous. “B.L.B. (Body Like Buffy)” sounds like one of those songs that catch on like a cold and you can’t shake it. We’re going to round this out with that and leave you with the notion that if you’re looking for a female emcee who does her thing on her own then Lady Queet is the one you’ve been on the hunt for. So get in tune and check her out now. (https://indy.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/18353/lady_queet_no_make_up.html)
Pretty Blaxx starts one way but then flips the script and does it up. “Put Your Hands Up” starts out cool and then when he comes in it sounds a little manic but at the same time composed. The vocals remind me a little of Eminem in “Stan” while the music is demure. We go a completely different route with “Move to the Dance Floor.” It’s a club anthem in the making. Definitely a different side of the artist shines here. With “If You Love It” we keep up that energy and things don’t stop. “Get It Lit” sounds like a fun time and it is. So it appears that first track was just a base to hop off and the rest of Pretty Blaxx’s music is definitely geared towards those who like their hip hop hype. If that’s you, check out Pretty Blaxx now. (https://soundcloud.com/pretty-blaxx)
I am C4 comes at you with a familiar sound from St. Petersburg. “Over Here” started off like something from Lil Wayne. He’s got that same style and sound and fans of Cash Money will definitely like this one’s flow. With “I’m the Truth” things get picked up and it comes at you like a radio hit from the likes of TI. I’m not sure what “ODMFW” means but I can tell you that this chill track shouts out Martin Lawrence and does its job at making you stand up and listen. It has a more serious tone as well. In “Zone” you have a mid-tempo track that relies on a hook. Wrapping things up is a beautiful intro in “Way Too Gone” and an eerie feeling with “My City.” All in all you’ll definitely want to check out all the paces this emcee can run and you better keep up. So check out I am C4 today. (https://soundcloud.com/i-am-c4-1)
TheWorldInKaos is an emcee who has a lot of backbone. “Can’t Tell” is a song for young people because it’s really how that mentality is. It doesn’t matter what someone says, you can’t tell them anything. It’s a great theme for a young demographic. With “Too Far” he goes the distance with a sick delivery style. That continues with “Still.” Then the beat and tone changes with “Yeah2.” The intro has this R&B feel but TheWorldInKaos is still hitting you with the rhymes, only they’re a less aggressive than the previous tracks. It’s a nice break, but you can’t but love that attitude he gives and that’s why it’s good to end with “I Gaurantee” for that. If you like hip hop that comes at you as hard as the streets, check out TheWorldInKaos now. (https://www.hulkshare.com/theworldinkaos)
