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January 7, 2022

Fettisuo- Jackpot (Leaks)

Outside World Ent & Fettisuo open up the vault on “Jackpot”, a project compromised of 8 unreleased joints and 2 singles, just enough to hold over fans and fellow artists until the full length drops.

“Jackpot” starts off with “Jumping” produced by the man himself. Off rips I love the slot machine sound at the start of each track, I really brought the theme of the project to life. The “Casino” style beat has Suo talking his shit. You already know he’s making mad plays if his phone jumping. The whisper flow is a vibe for sure.

One of my favorite tracks off the project is “Perfect Dark” produced by Suo. The beat is one of the best I’ve heard this year so far, as well as featuring a fire sample. The way Suo approached the track shows the struggle he comes from, but it made him stronger in the long run. Great track.

My other favorite track on the project is “Rolling Loud 19’” produced by OSWs own AYO8. This track is a straight banger. I really dig the more aggressive flow towards the mid point of the track. Suo destroyed this beat. Sometimes you just need a good banger on a project, this definitely one of those.

“Chase” featuring Flex Winter is a barrage of bars from both Suo and Flex. This track has a bit of an NY vibe to it. Suo once again provided the production.

“Steam Em” featuring SmaccNice is on some big Outside Shit. That whistle beat from Suo is spazzing. SmaccNice did his thing on the hook and verse, bringing mad energy and grit. The whisper flow returns for Suo, which was a pleasant surprise.

“Clarity” featuring Baby Corleone is on some grimy shit. The piano keys in the beat paint the picture Suo is forming with his words. This joint is directed right at the opps.

“Kno Tha Name” featuring JusFinesse. The beat is another one of those Casino vibe tracks. I really dig the way Suo spits over the track, bringing one of my favorite hooks on the project.

“Money” featuring Macy Slick was a nice change of pace, adding some feel good vibes to the project. Macy Slick snapped on the opening verse. That Slick line from Suo was a standout bar on the track.

“Bags Up” featuring CMazin is on some introspective vibes, with both Suo and CMazin reflecting on the success they have both seen thus far. Really dope track, showing how versatile Suo can be.

The final track on “Jackpot” is “WOW (White On White)” featuring Richie Guapo, YZM, and fellow Outside World member Frankie X. Off rips Guapo is on that PrettyboyGuap shit, that hook been stuck in my head ever since. YZM’s went in with a bonkers flow, and some dope vocal touches. Frankie brought mad energy to the track, repping the set to the fullest. Suo closes out the track with his own swagger.

A couple of these joints have become my favorite Fettisuo tracks to date. If these leaks are any indication on what his upcoming projects sound like, they instantly become highly anticipated projects of 2022.

January 1, 2022January 1, 2022

Top 15 Albums Of 2021

2021 was a great year for the entire Tampa Bay Hip Hop scene. So many new sounds and styles coming out of both sides of the Bay, with artists new and old putting on for the city. These are my Top 15 Albums of 2021.

It’s was a great year for the whole Outside World ENT family, most notably with Three D Swayze dropping “King Boo”. Have always been a fan of Swayze but it was dope to hear a full project from the homie. “Cash Coma” and “Starfox 64” are always heavy in the rotation.

Dark Aire’s own Sage The Fox really came into his own this year. The darker vibes on “Genesis” made it stand out this year. The energy Sage puts into his music is unmatched. I personally can’t wait to see him perform some of these joints live.

How do you follow up a smash hit like “Oyasumi”? Well you team up with Teen Slug to create some futuristic shit. Muji is already rocking shows and making a name for himself in the scene, with “True Harmony” playing a big part in that. We need a “President Muji” video next gang.

Building off the work he put in on Zhudaru1963’s classic record “Sky Zhone”, Mackey Emmanuel proved he is one of the cities premier MCs with “Feelings On Fuck It”. Mackey is able to dominate the streets and the club with his vocal delivery and street savvy lyrics.

I really dug Young Mop’s growth on “MOP”. Coming off “St.Creaturesburg” I had no idea which route Mop was going to take his sound. The more guitar heavy production was a vibe for sure. “DiAMOND iN THE ROUGH” is going to be on replay well into the New Year. We need visuals for that ASAP.

St.Pete’s Trillest Kent Loon went full force in 2021. Enlisting Chester Watson for features and Production as well has a few unexpected guest spots made “Bittersweet” one of my favorite projects of the year. Loon’s Trill esthetic is needed for sure in the city. I really respect how he’s got videos for a majority of these songs already, Loon stays applying that pressure.

One of my highly anticipated projects of the year HeyeYella’s “Strange Noize” lived up to the hype. “Goat Cheese” is heading towards classic status, while the rest of the album contains some of the best bars the city has ever seen. Energy, Frequency, Message!

Ever since I was put onto Deleteeglitch by Outside Illz, he has been a favorite of mine. The sound and vibe he brings to the Tampa Bay scene is very needed. His artistry can go toe to toe with the underground’s best. I am not sure what he has in store for us in 2022, but if this project and “Primordial Soup” are any indication I am hype.

Pusha Preme was already dominating the scene with his last project “Before I Say, I Do”, but his companion piece to the project “Red Oktober” proved his staying power. This is a project a feel everyone can vibe with, whether you are in the streets or in the club. It’s got anthems like “Outsiiide” and “Never Thought” as well as the more mature introspective tracks like “Heavenly Father”. Tampa Bay will win!!!

Not the only time Adama is making the list but I had to show love to his collab project “Easy Money” with Tjaru. If “Patient” wasn’t enough to put it on the list, all the “Tab Rap” vibes the homies are putting down solidified it. Who would have thought we would see a “GM” reunion in 2021.

Gat$ has been a favorite of mine ever since his collab projects with Jxpvtty. He is hands down one of the best lyricists in the whole game. “Robbed” is the best produced album of 2021, mainly due to tracks like “Moonlight” and “Irreversible”. I wasn’t able to due a solo review for this project, but that just means I have to kick the 813 classics series off with this one.

Drogotdoe and 9henom are two of my favorite people in the world, so when I heard they was doing a collab record I got super hype. “Drugz” is one of the best tracks I have heard from Dro, and that’s saying a lot with his body of work. The production on this project is A1, I really dig that Giallo style sample on “Onlyfans”. Full review coming to The 9layground very soon.

Bro dropped back to back classics. The original “Hot Boy” project brought Trill back to Tampa Bay. Hot Boy 2 was even bigger. With Guapo handling most of the production himself, he was able to get out his full vision. With tracks like “Waffle House” and “Candy Red” maintaining that Trill esthetic, it was a no brainer to put it at No.3.

This project was very nostalgic for me. Mari is still on his pimp shit but coming from a more mature place. “Off The Shits” brought me back to those Local Muzik days, while “Chanel” had a “BMW” part 2 vibe. It was amazing to hear the Young Local$ back, and you already know Spade killed his verse. The Local Muzik Dynasty lives.

Bro had the best run of all time. All five of the albums he dropped could have been the Top 5 but I wanted to mainly focus on “The Effects Trilogy”. I felt like Johnny found his sound with “The Adama Effect”, perfected it on “Side Effects” and then matured it on “The Aftereffect”. I hope to see some visuals for a couple of these songs to bring the vision even more to life, but no matter what I will always have these projects to go back and enjoy. Best in the game.

January 1, 2022

Top 10 EPs of 2021

EPs or Extended Plays allow artists to drop bodies of work without dropping a full length album. Whether it’s to hold fans over until the full project or to just apply pressure, EPs are crucial. These are my Top 10 EPs of 2021.

Vonzell Sly had a pretty impressive 2021. Between “Insomniac” and “Full Force” his wonky style is really catching on. Tracks like “Spy VS Spy” and “Dali Face Bandit” are standouts.

With production provided by Six Ave, Tre Butler drops yet another introspective project with “To Whom It May”, filled with some of the best beats and bars the 727 has to offer. This project has me hype for whatever Tre drops next. Where’s that video for “L2L” at?

Part 1 of the “Manic” series was unleashed earlier this year, continuing Andy’s dominance of the St.Pete Underground. With new bangers like “Expensive Taste” and “Issue” featuring Breezy Montclair, as well as introspective songs like “Mirror”. Andy has grown a lot with his music in just a years time. “Manic Part 2” coming soon.

I really dig the vibe of this project. “1 Spliff” is one of my favorite tracks of the year. The emphasis on samples and boom bap production is hopefully a trend we see more of in 2022, with Skully at the forefront of the movement.

Despite not getting a solo project from Dro this year, he was still able to stay at the top of his game with collab projects, singles, and his compilation EP “Dro & Friends 2”. Not only did this introduce me to new artists like OK.Tav and Notsew, but it also gave me two of my new favorite tracks from Dro “It ain’t gon work” and “AllOFTHISMONEY”, and of course you know Kushh Newton is on production.

AV dropped not one but two EPs this year but his “The Motivator” project was my favorite. With street bangers “Get Your Money Up” and “Believe” getting heavy rotation in the city, it’s safe to say AV is still at the top when it comes to this 727 street shit. “Ballin On Purpose” is my shit though.

Who said we can’t Drill in Tampa Bay. Outside World ENTs own Ay08 & Fetti Suo joined forces to create a Drill blueprint for the city. “Unlucky” and “Fetti Hunna” are solid bangers that set the tone for the EP, but it’s the classic “Suo Suo” that ran it up for me. Shout out to Guapo and Illz.

After really impressing me with “Oh Boy, It’s My Lucky Day”, Deleteeglitch went even harder on the “Primordial Soup EP”. We need a small super group album between Glitch, Sunny Fritz, and Breezy Montclair, that shit would be legendary. “THETRUTHWILLPISSYOUOFF” featuring Døøf is reason enough to check out this project.

St.Pete’s own Chester Watson came back on the scene with his DOOM esque tribute album “1997”. Possibly the best produced project of the year, Watson was able to pay homage to the Metal Faced villain without coming off as corny. “Sunbeam” is one of my favorite tracks of all time now. That Danny Brown feature was wild.

2020s album of the year winner came back strong with two of the cities best EPs “Fire” and “Earth”. Personally I like “Fire” more, probably cause I have sat more with the project, or it could be the Leo energy, but either way Onlyonetwo is one of my favorite MCs in the game period. “Been Fair” is still my favorite song from the homie but “Downfall” is now a close second.

This shit right here mane is a classic. The St.Pete lifestyle raps, combined with the Southern Hip Hop esthetic makes “Good Fellas EP” EP of the year. Every song is fire and a different vibe. “Think Tank” and “Tango” are my favorite tracks but with each listen I feel that changes. Jotta & Nova really cemented themselves not only as a duo but as solo MCs building anticipation for whatever comes next. With the $lugg group project in the works, I am sure 2022 will be a huge year for the Goodfellas.

January 1, 2022January 1, 2022

Top 10 Songs Of 2021

To differentiate songs from singles I wanted to drop my Top 10 Songs Of 2021 list, highlighting my favorite tracks that are featured on albums or projects.

Young Mop dropped his most mature project to date with 2021s “MOP”. My favorite joint off that project is “DiAMOND iN THE ROUGH” featuring Stoop Kid. This is just one of them feel good joints you put on when your smoking at the end of a long day. Whole Lotta BTMVLE, Whole Lotta TRiBE SHiT!

This is what happens when two of the best in the burg come together on one track. Onlyonetwo and Tre Butler are regarded as two of the best lyricist in the city, definitely proving that on “L2L”. It’s a beautiful thing seeing 727 artists come together, not worrying about which verse is better, just worrying about making a dope record.

Bro had so many dope tracks this year I didn’t wanna have to many spots filled so all the tracks that didn’t make the top list could have like “I Digress”, “All Me”, “A Vibe”, “Say U Luv Me”, “Think About”, and “Play Games”.

Deleteeglitch really made his presence felt this year, especially with heady tracks like “Siamese Gold”. The off kilter abstract beat fit Glitch to a tee. YZM had one of my verses this year, and I always love seeing that dudes versatility on a track. 9henom killed his part as well switching up his flow several times throughout his verse.

The video really made this one go for me, brining the track to another level. 2020 Album of the year winner Onlyonetwo continued his dominance with the “Fire EP”, with “Downfall” playing a big part in that equation. This shit is an anthem.

Pusha Preme’s “Red Oktober” is a stacked album but my favorite cut off the project has gotta be “Never Thought” featuring Jay Browne. Preme got the best Jay Browne verse to date, and the video he premiered at the listening party brings things up just another notch. It’s only a matter of time until the Bucs run out to this joint.

After being featured in various clips leading up to the album, I had know I idea just how dope a song about “Goat Cheese” could be. The ABR laced beat was the perfect space for HeyeYella to just spazz out in the beginning of the track. Zhudaru comes through on his verse adding gravitas to the track. If I ain’t repping CLP I’m repping Zhu!

The 1st but not last Johnny Adama and Tjaru collab track to make it’s way on the list, “Patient” is just my shit mane. Off first listen I have loved this track and even have a whole video shot in my head for it, but I’ll be patient.

This track right here is on some next level shit. It’s by far one of the best beats I have ever heard, able to stand toe to toe with some of the underground’s best production. Deleteeglitch always brings his best when it comes to the bars. Really hype to see what Døøf does next.

Ever since I got a sneak peek of this song before the official drop it’s been at the top of my list. Kozyy8 is my rookie of the year off this track alone. I would play this joint back to back to back and I’m still not tired of it.

“SUO SUO” is one of the hardest tracks I’ve heard all year. Who else is really out here doing Tampa Bay Drill shit but Outside World ENT. This track along with “Reverse” are laying the foundation for what could be the next big sound in Tampa Bay Hip Hop. Ay08 cemented himself as one of the top producers coming out of the 813.

Just the snippet of this song got me hype. This one has been on repeat since the project dropped. Drogotdoe is already one of my favorites in the 813. Once he paired up with 9phenom shit was game over. The hook from Dro is one of my favorites, and the way 9henom flipped his vocals on each verse was a vibe. Shout out to producer of the year Kushh Newton.

This has been song of the year since I heard it. I am not sure what it is about this track but it just hits me. From the way Adama starts it off, to when the horns kick in on the beat, to Tjaru’s classic verse this song has everything I want and need in a Hip Hop track. It’s a toss up between this track and a few others for best song to ever come out of the 727. All time favorite right here.

December 31, 2021

Top 15 Singles of 2021

Sometimes all it takes is that one big single. These are my Top 15 singles from this year. All of these songs are not featured on albums or projects they are basically just one offs that built anticipation for what’s to come in 2022.

Despite feeling like it would have been a track on “Dro & Friends 2”, “IKEA” featuring Virgo Sol is right up my alley. Dro is able to capture that Trill vibe I love, while making it his own. Kushh Newton is easily producer of the year.

Junkyrd and Jxpvtty are a perfect match. The Junk Man kills it over the Jxpvtty provided soul sample. The artwork by the man himself is also very dope.

“Pink Wax” from Outside World ENT’s rookie of the year Landkiss cemented her staying power in the scene. This how you roll out a single mane. The beat is bonkers and the Guapo feature adds some gravitas to the single. A1 visuals as well for the video.

$lugged $ounds own Brucey B had a crazy run this year. From performing with the Hollow Squad, to having one of the best sets at Burg Day ‘21. All of these things where kicked off by the release of “The Final Episode”, one of the most hype tracks of the year.

Andy Christ had his best year to date in 2021 by following up the Juice EP with “Dirty Money”. From the visuals to the menacing beat, this track will soon become a St.Pete Underground classic.

Dephree had two of my favorite singles this year, both with accompanying visuals. “GLAD” is how you do a positive song right, without coming off as forced or looking for radio play. “Dad Bod” has Dephree on his Boom Bap shit, which is where he is at his best. Doesn’t hurt that he has a jit reference in the hook.

Lil Scumbag and Big Baby Scumbag brought big Tampa energy on “Florida Peacoat”. I love the energy of the track, with Beezy just talking that street shit. Big Baby snapped on his verse as well, that is guaranteed to get the crowd hype. Hopefully we see more collaborations from Scumbag World next year.

Something about a dope Boom Bap beat just hits me in my heart. To build hype for the highly anticipated “Strange Noize”, Heyeyella & Zhudaru dropped a real gem on “Stick Up Kids”. That guest verse from Zhu might be his best to date. The visuals bring this track to another level.

ABR followed up “Mofongo +” with his two best songs to date. After seeing them featured in the homie Mitchell Lubin’s IG posts, they became an essential part of my day. That animated video they collabed on for “Grand Rising” was a game changer. These songs have literally been stuck in my head all year. Thank Your Water.

Despite not dropping a full project this year Jordan Patrick dropped two of my favorite tracks he has done to date. I really dig the versatility he showed on “Leap Of Faith”, especially vocally. “Hey You” is just a banger, and needs to be used as a movie intro.

Despite being locked up most of the year E.$krilla’s presence was definitely felt in the community. The “#freeskrilla” movement is still in full effect, with Lil Fancy and Key Kartel at the forefront. Free $krilla!

Despite no longer being available on ITunes “Ride Slow” had to make its way into the Top 5. With crazy visuals and verse of the year provided by Drogotdoe, this was a no brainer. Notsew had a really great year with this track as well as his project “Notsew Got It: Volume 1”.

Brand God was in full effect this year. “Who Who” dominated the first half of the year, while the street favorite “Mean To Me” is still burning up the city. Brick is firmly at the top of this Tampa Bay Hip Hop shit, no cap.

The Trillest song I’ve heard since “Bam Margiela”. My two favorite artists from the 813 join forces of a jazzy Kushh Newton beat. From Dro’s hook to the way he snaps over the beat, to Guapo’s chill flow, this is just one of them ones you smoke to. Thank you for bringing back Trill.

It’s the song structure for me. This track from St.Pete’s own They Hate Change has it all. The beat is experimental yet trap inspired, allowing each MC to bring different styles and rhyme schemes to their verses. Once the beat kicks in all your gonna be chanting is “Money Bag, Money Bag, Money Bag,”. The beat switch towards the end of the brings in that Art Rap heft that is needed in the Tampa Bay Hip Hop Scene.

December 31, 2021

Johnny Adama- The Aftereffect

After dominating the entire year with releases, Johnny Adama ends “The Effects Trilogy”, with his most mature release yet, “The Aftereffect”.

The project kicks off with the soulful “History”. This tracks has Adama boasting about the impeccable run he’s been on thus far, but despite his dominance he will never stop grinding. It’s all part of the vision.

“Beanie” has Adama on his flexing shit. No matter what gets in his way, money is always the motive for Adama. This that money route anthem.

“All Me” featuring Playrunna AV is some God Level vibes. From the angelic production, to AV’s sinister voice this one of them ones. My favorite part is when the beat slows down and Adama spits “I made a living outta making somethin shake”. The beat sort of has a bluesy vibe which pairs well with AV’s verse. Favorite track on the project.

You already know Adama is one of the most versatile MCs in the game, on “Nestle” he’s on some yacht rock vibes. Adama just spits a bunch of game of this track over that 80s inspired beat. This that shit you jam when you got a fish tank in your crib.

“Styles P” is the type of joint you just ride your bike on a sunny day to. The production has a Blu vibe. I would love to see some visuals for this track featuring Adama and his shawty, bike riding throughout the burg. The story telling on this joint is next level.

“Lemonade” is on some rose from the concrete energy. The track has a bit of an NY vibe to it. The track has Adama reflecting on his struggles in life, as well has the long and difficult road he has traveled along the way. I love it when Adama gets introspective on a track, it connects well with the listener.

“Memory” with Alexis Julianna feels like a continuation of “Lemonade” but with more of a jazzy vibe. Despite losing some of his closest friends and family, Adama carries on grinding his way to the summit of the rap game. Alexis Julianna’s vocals are reminiscent of some shit that would be on an old school Boom bap record.

Adama is able to make songs about the ladies like on “Find My Way” without coming off as corny. My favorite aspect of Adama’s music is his relatability. The hollow almost late night tip style production fits well with the content.

Adama always ends out a project with a banger and “What You Say” is one of his best. That lamb line to open up the track was really dope, flipping the track into a story or nursery rhyme esque track. Adama spazzes any time he graces some boom bap style production. Great way to end out the project.

In all my years of listening to Hip Hop I am not sure I have seen a run as good as Johnny Adama’s 2021 run. It’s still up in the air if I like this project more than “Side Effects” but either way, if that project didn’t prove he was the best in the game, than “The Aftereffect” does.

December 26, 2021

Lil Scumbag- Seasons Vol.1 “December”

With singles like “Trap Back” and Florida Peacoat” featuring Big Baby Scumbag, Scumbag Worlds own Lil Scumbag is ready to show what he can do with a full body of work on “Seasons Vol.1 December”.

Although the singles leading up to the pronext had more of a Trap vibe and was on some Tampa shit, the project has more of a somber, sad boy tone to it, but it’s a lane we have never really seen Beezy dabble in before. The project is mixed, mastered, and executive produced by Baewxlff.

The first track “Hot Mess” features Diamond. The lofi production provided by Checksoundz was a vibe for sure. I could see Beezy playing this track at a night club, on some old school jazz club vibes. Diamond killed the background vocals, really solid way to start the project.

“Hold My Breath” puts Beezy on his Boom bap shit. Baewxlff did his thing on the production, bringing sounds that have a similar vibe to his project “Analog Data II”. This ain’t the old Beezy, but he still on his shit so you better watch out.

“We’re No Good” featuring one of my favorite MCs Sunny Fritz is a vibe for sure. The island style beat laced by Kazbeats, is the perfect backdrop for Beezy to set the vibes. Really impressed by the vocals on this track, sometimes auto tune is hit or miss, but Beezy and Sunny do it in a way that doesn’t come off as corny. Definitely a stand out track for me.

“Woah” is groovy as fuck. Despite being on some sad vibes, I dig how all these tracks still have an uplifting vibe to them, the struggle is real but we all finna be ok. The hook is really well done, pairing well with the guitar sampled production.

“S.I.M.W” has an 80s new wave vibe to it. It’s a vibe when the 808s come in once the hook starts, making the track hit harder than one would think on first listen. The guitar sampled production continues the vibe the project has been on to this point.

“Runaway” is on some rockstar shit. I respect all the emotion Beezy put into these songs but especially this one.

“Smile More” brings together Beezy & Baewxlff together once again, their track “Cobain” is one of my favorites, especially the cloudy version. The beat is definitely a vibe, especially once the vocals kick in at about the mid way point.

The project ends on “Colorblind”. The slowed and slugged down vocals on this one are right up my alley, very similar to that “Cobain” track I mentioned previously. You can definitely tell Baewxlff’s hands where heavily involved on this track. Down the road I would like to hear what a slowed down version of the entire project would sound like.

Lil Scumbag really did his thing on “Seasons Vol.1 December”, it was not the typical sound I thought Beezy would bring but I think that’s what I liked so much about it. Don’t get him twisted though he’s still on his street shit when he needs to be. Him and Baewxlff are a match made in heaven and I hope they continue to put in work together, he crafted the perfect soundscape for Beezy. Hype to see what visuals come off of this project, as well as what’s to come from Vol.2 and more projects from the Scumbag World collective.

December 26, 2021December 26, 2021

Richie Guapo- PrettyboyGuap

Coming off his album of the year contender “Hot Boy 2”, Richie Guapo returns, pushing the Tampa Bay Trill sound even further with “PrettyboyGuap”.

The project starts out with the spaced out “Yeah Yeah”. This joint is essential for any beach party or cook out on a sunny day. Great way to start out the project.

“4L” dropped as a single before the album but it has been a standout ever since. The variety of flows Guapo comes through on this one is crazy. “Ksubi on me fuck the cost” been stuck in my head.

“Malibu” featuring Topiiic is a standout of mine. Guapo and Topiiic go back and forth over cloudy but hard hitting production. I would definitely like to see a video for this one down the road.

One of my favorite joints on the project is “Tina Turner”. The water noises in the back are to Trill. That “Rollin on that River” hook will get stuck in your head for days.

“Brandnewgmantee” has a little different vibe than the rest of the tracks on the project but I dig the rhyme scheme Guapo went for. That “Ksubi on my side, Fukk Em on my shirt” line was hard.

“Run It Up” featuring Haver Taker has more of a “Dream Trap” sound to it. The beat is very menacing but has a cloudy vibe to it. Haver Taker did his thing on the track.

“ASMR (Pew Pew)” featuring Lil Fancy is my shit. Guap picked the perfect artist to make this track with they spazzed. Some people might not like this joint but who else doing shit like this bro, on some Quiet Trap shit.

“Gucci” puts Guapo on his cocky shit. It would be dope to see a remix video with Famous Kid Brick, a nod to his track “Just Like Gucci”. This joint has a bit of a Zaytoven vibe to it.

“Brand New Pack” is on some shooter vibes. Guapo over a Key Kartel beat is really special. That whisper vibe on the hook ain’t really being done nowadays.

“Loaded” is the next strip club anthem. Reminiscent of the old school Jook songs out of Tampa but with a new Trill vibe to it.

“Bring It Back” features Heavy Kev on the beat. The imagery Guapo is putting down on the track is incredible, it’s basically a day in the life of Guapo.

“Down 2 Ride” featuring Dray Davinci has an old school southern hip hop vibe to it. The trickling hi hats are all over the beat. Dray Davinci pulls up to assist with his verse, adding some street talk to the track.

It’s always a vibe when YZM and Guapo come together. “Veli” is on some rager shit. YZM be on that whisper shit to, but he’s got a more menacing tone to his style.

“Cinco” featuring AWG Rich & Aw$ten is on some mystical shit. The “Street Fighter” sample in the back was a dope touch.

“Hustler’s Muzik” featuring Topiiic was a dope take on the original Lil Wayne version. It’s always a vibe whenever Guapo goes to his Hot Boy roots.

“Wet” features Topiiic yet again, dropping some basketball references and flexing. Guapo comes through at the end with a sped up flow that he’s not really known for but it was a vibe.

“Me & My Drank” is for all the sippas out there. We needed an anthem for drank on this album and Guapo gave it to us.

“Goin Back” ends the album out back on some spaced out shit. After all the success he’s had, Guapo can’t go back to being broke. Solid way to end out the project.

Guapo has been on a run this year from “Hot Boy 2” through “PrettyboyGuap” cementing himself as one of the best MCs in the entire Tampa Bay scene. Can’t wait to see what next year holds for him and the PERM$ Brand.

December 26, 2021

Heyeyella- Strange Noize

One of my most highly anticipated projects of this year was “Strange Noize” by Heyeyella. After hearing his past projects, singles as well as features on the St.Pete Hip Hop classic “Sky Zhone” from Zhudaru1963 and song of the contender “Stick Up Kids” that Yella dropped earlier this year. The time has finally come, turn on your radios and get ready, “Energy, Frequency, Message!”

The project begins with the intro, a staticky signal than transports you to a different world, welcome to “Strange Noize”.

I love the groovy vibes on “Piece Of Mind”. The hook is one of my favorites on the project, reminiscent to other southern hip hop classic records. Really solid way to start off the project.

The static returns transitioning into my favorite track on the project “Goat Cheese”. Being teased in several videos leading up I was so ready to hear this joint in full, I even showed my co workers the video and song and got them singing that shit with me. ABR killed that jazzy beat. Heyeyellas flow on the first verse is next level, switching from double time to reg speed. Anytime Zhudaru1963 jumps on a track he always comes correct, adding gravitas to the track. This one a Zhu classic foreal.

“Sky Is Falling” feels like some end of the movie type shit. It was dope how Yella seamlessly goes into the hook of the song, making it still feel like it’s a continuation of the verse. One of my favorite beats off the project.

Another stand out track for me has got to be “Birds Eye View”. I chant the hell out of this hook all the time. The beat progression on this one is crazy, with sounds constantly being added throughout the track. My favorite part of the track is how methodic Yella comes in on the second verse, he snaps foreal. This needs to be the next video.

“Occult Studies” transports you to another world. The old school video game sounding vibes to the beat as well as Yellas, lyrics dealing with magic bring the track together. I would highly recommend checking out the video for this joint, Yella always kills his visuals.

I am a big fan of projects that only have a few features on them, allowing the artist to shine on his own. But whenever a feature does pop up it makes them more memorable and have more of an impact on the project. The chill vibes on “Pareidolia X Godz Face” featuring ABR & Rishi Beats comes in at the perfect time. It’s always dope to hear Rishi on a track, and it’s only right to let ABR do his thing as well.

“Step” gets things jumping. This joint isn’t something you would except coming from Heyeyella but it was definitely a pleasant surprise. It would be dope to see a video of this one with everyone from the Zhu and a few other special guests doing the dance.

The vibes on “HeyCoSiz” is almost on some Neo Soul type shit. I can’t wait to hear this one live. Songs like this put you on good vibes, even when you are having the worst day.

“Divine Symmetry” is for all the real Hip Hop fans. Bars on bars, Yella kills the beat, spreading hood vibes and fighting demons. This track is a reminder to watch out for the opps, cause they always watching you.

“Way Too Legit” paints the picture of everyday life in sunny St.Pete. The beat matches the sunny vibe while Yellas lyrics match the gritty aspect of life in the burg.

The strings on “Wonderland” are a jam for sure, especially when the piano kicks in. One of my favorite line on the project is “visualizing them victories, ain’t made it yet but my mind ready”. The message is strong on this one. Great way to end an amazing project

“Strange Noize” lived up to and exceeded expectations. Since it dropped the project had been in heavy rotation. I am so hype to hear some of these joints if not the whole project live, as well as get more of the vibes from the visuals that will be dropping in the future. Shout out to Yella and the entire Zhu for dropping a dope project the city can be proud of. ENERGY, FREQUENCY, MESSAGE.

Author: jitcamp