Mr. 4 Da Low’s “Jacksonville’s Very Own” mixtape in a force to be reckoned with. “Respect It” demands attention as it comes out the gate with hitting hard. That seems to be the case for the remainder of the mixtape. There is just never a dull moment. You have the hype of “Show Must Go On,” “Like Dat” has a great bounce to it and “Grind” has the best lines about no regrets and such. You have to expect something show stopping with “Party of the Century.” This song doesn’t really need to disappoint. Neither does “Eyes on Da Prize.” With 19 tracks on this joint, there is definitely something for someone. So check out “Jacksonville’s Very Own” by Mr. 4 Da Low today. (https://www.datpiff.com/MR-4-DA-LOW-Jacksonvilles-Very-Own-mixtape.416944.html)
Keela kee is a emcee doing great things. “History” I think really sets the tone for what Keela kee is capable of and what she’s all about. The best part about “Buzzed” is that it flows the way that kind of imitates when you are indeed buzzed. It’s easygoing and just right. She comes hard with “City On Lock” and really steps up her game in terms of attitude in the delivery. The same can be said of “Ride Big Ride Tall.” It is definitely a top notch one to listen to due to the beat of it and the way the hook comes strong. One song that everyone can enjoy and relate to is “Get That Money,” because who isn’t all about that. Keela kee comes harder than Lil Mama but hasn’t reached the level of the likes of someone like Da Brat but with a few more years under her belt, she’ll be there. You can hear the drive in her rhymes that are going to get her to her final destination no matter what. (https://www.reverbnation.com/keelakee)
Bodega Bowie reps Hot-Lanta well with his take on the hip hop realm. “Truth Juice” is not only a song that every chill hip hop fan needs in their life, but also something that needs to be a reality. Imagine if there was such a thing. D. Sims helped produce “Scroll” and it starts out sounding like a metropolitan hotel lounge bar. Then Bodega Bowie’s rhymes come in and it takes on a new persona. He then gets some help from Beezy Latta on “ShowTime” and together they create a really suave track. Speaking of suave, “Growing Closer” sounds like something Ashanti would be a part of back in the day when she was big in the game. It has that female counterpart on top of the rhymes and together they produce a well rounded piece of work. If you like hip hop that’s a little street but definitely well thought out, check out Bodega Bowie today. (https://soundcloud.com/bodegabowie)
Wayne Boy doesn’t stick to one area and you can’t stop him. “Kazz World” is more an anthem for the emcee than the rest of us. It’s like a declaration - “Wayne Boy is here!” He makes use of autotune just a bit in “100 Million” but it’s so light that it’s his rhymes that really shine through. What is great about “Grind Forever” is the beat. It really keeps ears perked up. That one may be Wayne Boy’s best as a whole because of it. Then you have “Not bout That Drama (From a Different World).” This one has a great mass appeal. It could be one of those crossover songs that people that aren’t always into hip hop fall for. It’s easy on the ears. “Jersey” is a hype track, but then you get “So Original” and that’s where a lot of the greatness of this rapper sits. In the end Wayne Boy’s style is eclectic. You can have it light, you can get hype and you can go mainstream. He covers all the bases so score with him. (https://soundcloud.com/wayneboy)
D.F.R is short for Da Family Ruthless and the rhymes don’t lie - ruthless they are. “Til They Bury Me” is a hard hitting track thank to the way D.F.R rhymes and attacks every word delivered. Then he still has that abrasive wall up as he comes with a lot of attitude in “Gusto.” In “Leave Shells (Man Down)” you get intimidation from every word spit out, while in “Life Chances” slows it down and gets serious about reality. Ca$his helps his boy out on “Hood Star” and the energy is tight. Then like a whirlwind in sweeps “Rap God King.” It’s fast pace is hard to keep up with, but that’s definitely a good thing. It takes the cake for what you’ll get from D.F.R. So if you like your hip hop with a Midwest twist, check out D.F.R. (https://www.reverbnation.com/DaFamilyRuthless)
D Money is a southern boy with a charm and gift for the hip hop game. Dhove steps up to help him out on “Dats All I Need” and together they transform a hip hop song into one filled to the rim with some R&B flare. The rhymes and the smooth hook balance out one another well. This one is a bit more energetic but not too much. It flows well and had a great story to tell. It definitely takes more than one listen to catch all that D Money is spitting out. He’s been doing his thing for a few years now but it seems like he’s got a good grasp on things. So if you like that Southern style of rap, check out D Money today. (https://www.jango.com/music/Own+My+Own+Ent+Off+Tha+Blocc+Records+D+Money+Da+Prince?l=0)
Over in Texas sits CozMiC, a young emcee who does his thing right. “No Flex Zone” has this really cool conversational tone to it at times that make it an interesting listen. With “Or Nah” you get the sexy time track. It oozes sex appeal and sensuality and goes nice and slow. That idea comes across in the more mid-tempo ways of “Got That Body.” This one sounds like it comes straight from the Cash Money camp. Then we take a walk down memory lane with “I’m On It” thanks to the it’s sick beat and shout out to the likes of Tony the Tiger. Then we head back to the female form with “Like a Drum.” This one has an addicting beat, you’ve been warned. If you’re into young hip hop that sounds ready for the club, check out CozMiC now. (https://soundcloud.com/a-o-k-ent-1)
Lansing, Michigan isn’t known for a lot on the surface but it has a great music scene and Chil Wil is a part of it. “Can’t Tell Me Nothin” really keeps your attention due to the female parts disbursed without. As for Chil Wil, his rhymes are very serious and set that tone overall for the song. That serious side of him continues on to “Exhibit A,” while “Hunger” has a beat that allows for a little wiggle room as far as what it’ll make listeners to - move. Things get real with “Pain” as the reality of life shines in the lyrics. Then as we head towards the end of one and into another, here’s “Dear Summer.” It’s a great slow song that has a great throwback sound intertwined. So if you like your hip hop leaning more towards the serious side of life - check out Chil Wil ASAP. (https://www.reverbnation.com/chilwil85)
B-Eazy has his faith and rhymes intact. “Let’s Take It Back” sounds like a Common track because of the music, but then B-Eazy comes through with a bit of more street knowledge in his rhymes. He does have this mature overtone that offers up music to actually hear and listen to instead of just being entertained by. He mentions Jesus so you can say he leans towards being a Christian rapper, but overall the song has a secular feel. If you like to think about the world around you due to the music you listen to, check out B-Eazy now. (https://www.timenowrecords.us/home.html)
Young Mizzy is an emcee who likes to keep his boys close by in case they need to drop a hit. “Dope Smoke Vol. 1” has Young Mizzy alongside TMoney, BMurder and Sencelezz. The four of them together deliver a track that has haunting parts intertwined with a street feel, but is all around a very chilled hood track. If you like hip hop that sounds as real as the drama chaos that surrounds it, then check out Young Mizzy’s “Dope Smoke Vol. 1” now. (https://youtu.be/df0-6At17Do)
Young Loe is a talented emcee that can make you move, groove and sing. “Fo’ Real” is a good track that plays like a radio hit you’d hear from the likes of artists like Nelly. With “Small Thangs 2 A Giant” you have this sort of throwback to ’70s funk while “Playa’s Delight” sounds a bit like ’90s R&B with a hip hop mentality. Things take a street turn with “How U Know.” You get a feminine touch with “Down Wit U” and then by the time “Thuggin & Hustlin” starts you have a very chilled vibe with that cool beat. The best of the batch is “A Helluva Life.” You can’t touch that one. It’s one of those songs that you want to learn every word to and sing your heart out to. The hook is stellar. If you like hip hop that mixes other styles in well - check out Young Loe today. (https://youngloe.com)
Mr.BrownSwagger comes from the Midwest and represents the anthems out there. “Catch Me Or See Me” is a song that has this laid back beat but the lyrics come across with a lot of energy. So things balance out. “Livin Like a Star” kind of has that same feel but things are switched around. It’s definitely an anthem for those who think they are living that high life. Then you have “2 Times (For Dem Strippers)” which is an anthem for…well, exotic dancers out there. Okay, so there are a lot of songs from Mr.BrownSwagger that could serve as life anthems over here - but this one is more universal that - “Born to Win.” Then rolling into “Like Rondo Did Wade” you have a song that plays but it doesn’t really stick, that’s where “I Do it Like I Does” comes in and caps things off hard. If you like that Illinois style of hip hop then check out Mr.BrownSwagger ASAP and get your music on. (https://www.reverbnation.com/MrBrownswagger)
