Those of you local hip-hop heads are probably well aware of Foriegn Exchange, a side project of Nicolay and Little Brother's Phonte. Well, if you're aware of Foreign Exhange then I'm sure you've come across sometime collaborator Zo! Zo! is a producer who has worked with a bevy of artists in the past including many coming out of local camp Justus League.He continues that trend, teaming with artists like Phonte, Darien Brockington and Carlitta Durand to make a brand new 7-song EP. There's a lot of R&B type tracks on here but it's real smooth. Use it as a nice chill out soundtrack for the weekend.
What's Good?: "My Flame" Feat. Phonte, "Nights Over Egypt" Feat. Carlitta Durand
Tracklist and Download link for ...Just Visiting Too
Wiz Khalifa makes his name on internet jams and mixtapes. He's had a stab at major singles and such, but he thrives in a more guerilla environment. Burn After Rolling is more of the same Wiz you would be accustomed too. Definite stoner jams with an electro feel and geared toward a viral audience, the same place he made his name in the first place. Something about his nasally flow is addictive though and he's get that mainstream potential. It's nice to hear him do a project like this though which is obviously made for fans. He's got a couple good covers on here as well as some brand new joints.
What's Good?: "Ode to Naked Pop Stars," "Won't Land," "Timeless"
Tracklist and Download link for Burn After Rolling
NeakO had popped up on my "to watch" list in the past and never gotten around to it. This tape comes out and I have to pay attention. The dude's a dope MC and produces half the tracks on the tape himself. And I don't mean, he can produce, I mean he can produce. This is the third in the series of Rubix Cube mixtapes for NeakO and I definitely went back and picked up the old ones. Oh yeah, Bun B and Young Chris are also on this.
What's Good?: "Cold Shoulder," "Rock On" Feat. Bun B
Tracklist and Download link for The Rubix Cube: Blue Edition
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