Mixtape

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The U.N. :: World Domination: The Mixtape

Grant JonesJune 18, 2024

Rather than picking apart the latest Roc Marciano album - we'll get to that eventually, don't worry - I find myself revisiting his first release, 2001’s mixtap... Read More...

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8

Nas :: Magic 2

Grant JonesSeptember 12, 2023

I really enjoyed 2021’s “Magic”; a short, sharp mixtape in all but name that wore its throwback production sensibilities proudly. Effectively a stopgap between... Read More...

MixtapeReview

4.5

EST Gee :: MAD

Grant JonesSeptember 5, 2023

Wrestling fans will know who the EST is, and what it means, but EST Gee isn’t necessarily an emcee I’d associate with being the best at anything. He’s not the ... Read More...

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9.5

DJ Yoda :: How to Cut and Paste Mix Tape Vol. 1

Grant JonesJune 21, 2022

The streaming era and rise of self-curation have hurt the profession of DJs immeasurably, and the biggest impact undoubtedly has been turntablist albums. When ... Read More...

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7.5

RJ Payne :: Leatherface 3

Grant JonesDecember 7, 2021

RJ Payne is rightly respected as one of the nicest emcees in the game, thanks to a truly vicious battle rap style that is part Big L, part Jojo Pellegrino. The... Read More...

MixtapeReview

7.5

Nicki Minaj :: Beam Me Up Scotty

Grant JonesSeptember 21, 2021

Nicki Minaj re-released her 2009 mixtape “Beam Me Up Scotty” this year with three new songs, a smart piece of marketing to keep her in the eyes and ears of fan... Read More...

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Reviews

RIP Saafir (Reggie Gibson)

Roc Marciano :: Marciology

Yung Tory :: Still Here

The U.N. :: World Domination: The Mixtape

Nas :: Magic 2

EST Gee :: MAD

DJ Yoda :: How to Cut and Paste Mix Tape Vol. 1

RJ Payne :: Leatherface 3

Nicki Minaj :: Beam Me Up Scotty