With credits like Lil Keed, Yak Gotti, Lil Fancy & E.$krilla under their belt, Tha Key Kartel made up of Santiago Purp, Dinero Tarantino, Thumpmoney, Lethal, 22, Deli Stacks and Heavy Kev are about to be the most dominant super producer group since 808 Mafia.
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I love the way the crew is able to bring back that key based Trap flavor to the Tampa Bay, Chicago and Atlanta area. A perfect example of this is on the âKey Kartel Freestyleâ by Lil Fancy featuring Woo Da Savage and E.$krilla. The way Dinero attacks the keys is like no other. I really mess with that new âragerâ sound heâs been experimenting with as of lately.
Santiago Purp kills it, incorporating flutes and other instruments into the production Purp brings it all together with the hard hitting drums. Heâs also a really dope DJ catch him at all the High Tolerance ENT shows, he has the crowd jumping.
Deli Stacks adds jazz and sample elements into his production creating almost a trap/boom bap vibe to the beat.
22 is on some futuristic shit. That spaced out trap sound is really on the rise so 22 is definitely at the forefront of that.
Thumpmoney is very versatile with his approach to production. He can make the club records, the vibe records and the street records.
Heavy Kev is the hit maker of the crew. He doesnât just make the generic shit, heâs always adding in new sounds to make the beat sound well rounded. Heâs got that new joint âSay My Nameâ with Lil Fancy dropping this weekend.
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My favorite artists Tha Key Kartel works with are Lil Fancy and E.$krilla (Free $krilla). The hard hitting key based production fits Fancy and $krilla so well thatâs why they are two of the biggest names on both sides of the bay.
I would love to see Tha Key Kartel link up with some St.Pete artists to create some magic. Check out their project âKeys To The Streetsâ as well as all of their beat pages for more fire.
My favorite thing about the Tampa Bay Hip Hop scene from both sides of the bay is that all the artists out here really doing shit all have their own niche and lane. On âCrybaby Suoâ Fettisuo lays down the foundation for what could be the start of FLA/Tampa Bay Drill.
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The intro puts the listener into those crybaby vibes off rips. Everyone is on Suoâs ass he just canât catch a break.
Some artists canât pull off those sing songy tracks without coming off corny. On âSing 4 Meâ Suo makes it sound organic, like itâs just another style in his bag.
âDonât Deal With The Devilâ featuring the homie Flex Winter is a feel good anthem for sure. Since we live on the West Coast of Florida itâs always dope to see artists add in that West Coast feel good flavor.
This one is really for the ladies. I love all the 813 and 727 references on this track for all the ladies Suo & Frankie got. Any time Frankie X graces the track with his vocals it always enhances a track. At first you just hear his vocals and then he starts spitting and your like damn homie is spazzing.
âRainâ featuring the amazing Michela Paladio is on some laid back vibes. I love the âCan I Liveâ sample on the beat, as well as the âRain On Meâ by Ashanti reference. This is one of my favorite joints off the project. I would love to see them go back and shoot a video for it. Once Suo starts singing in the middle, the track forms into a duet between himself and Michela.
Again Outside World ENT always kills it with the skits and interludes, making their projects feel complete as well as painting the picture they are trying to tell with the project.
This is the part in the project where the Drill vibes slowly start coming out. I donât think Iâve ever heard an RnB Drill track but âCryingâ might be the first of its kind. The beat is totally on some Drill shit while the vocals, lyrics, and cadence are RnB. A vibe for sure.
I am a huge fan of Chi & NY Drill so the fact that Suo is bringing his own FLA/Tampa Bay flavor to the scene. I donât know anyone else really make Drill music in general this good so itâs only a matter of time before this shit blows up. Paying homage to the late Pop Smoke a NY Drill pioneer on â3am in Canarsie (R.I.P. Pop Smoke)â is Suo honoring the legends that paved the way but also showing the world that Tampa Bay got something to say.
This joint might be my favorite track Suo has dropped to date. The video for âReverseâ brought this joint to another level, brining the whole vision together. For me this shit classic at this point.
âSuo 2Xâ is on some late night creeper shit. I love the energy on this joint, the beat is very menacing and Suo is able to match that flawlessly. This one has big anthem vibes.
âIcey Iceyâ is one of those tracks made for the live show. The pit will be opened up for sure as soon as the hook hits. Indie Indigo has been killing his features over the past few years and this one is just another feather in his cap.
Whenever Fettisuo & Richie Guapo collab itâs always a favorite for me since their probably 2 of my top 3 out of the 813. The beat on âHot Guapâ sounds like Suo and Guapo are spitting in a Trill Casino or at the players ball . Definitely a standout.
The âNutz4Sale Skitâ reminds me of those classic interludes from the past and fits with the radio host theme we have been vibing with the whole time. Straight out the 99!
âU & Yo Friendâ featuring Billy Banks transports me back to some old school Cali vibes but itâs more on some Tampa shit. The sexual lyrics and themes complete the vibe as well as still make sense in the context of the project.
âSuo Babyâ featuring the one and only YZM was the perfect way to end out the album. This track has so many styles and sounds but it doesnât sound scattered, holding true to the Drill elements while pushing the sub genre forward. It was dope hearing YZM on this type of production.
Fetti Suo has continued to push the Sub Genre of Drill forward with his most recent project âTantrumsâ produced entirely by AYO8, which you will for sure see on my Top EPs on the year list. Fettisuo is one of my favorite artists in the scene so you know the camp will keep it locked for whatever heâs dropping next.
Anitaâs Raspados has unveiled tons of new flavors over the past few weeks. Here are a few that caught my eye and that I will be trying next visit.
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I was able to get a taste of this one at the re grand opening and itâs already a favorite. The taro base with the ube condensed milk adds a unique but familiar flavor. The Mochi bite topping brings it all together. Everything purple.
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With it being stone fruit season one of my most anticipated flavors to try is the Peach Raspados. With chunks of fresh peach for the topping and all natural peach flavoring this one is essential for the summer. Word on the street is itâs one of Annaâs favorites.
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This Coconut and Strawberry raspados during those hot summer days. This is an interesting combination that I might try more often.
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The Mexican chocolate and vanilla raspados has a very unique flavor. Itâs not creamy like ice cream so the chocolate flavored ice is a nice change of pace.
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The Passion Fruit raspados is a tropical fruit flavor explosion. Featuring mango and pineapple, this one was made for the summer time.
Come out to Anitaâs Raspados to get the only authentic raspados in the Tampa Bay Area, tell Anna Jit Camp set you!
In the effort to help spread the message and story of âNo More Landâ the project to stop homelessness, Jit Camp will be doing heavy coverage as the project and the vision progresses.
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This accordion like backpack called âMelinaâ by David Shantz is able to bloom out into a tent, working as a portable shelter. Possibly if a slimmer design was made allowing for food and supplies to be stored in the pack this could be an ideal solution.
Shoes with an expiration date by Laura Muth
These expiring shoes designed by Laura Muth are made with locally sourced compostable materials. These shoes are a step in the right direction. Possibly if No More Land pick up centers are made, the shoes could be distributed from those centers and once the shoe has expired you could return them for a new pair and so on.
Blow sofa by Malafor
This inflatable sofa could be used to take a rest on your long journey. If the sofa included a surrounding shelter I feel this might be the way to go. This would not be ideal for wet climates but if some materials are changed around it could be possible. The portable aspect I feel is itâs best feature. The material is made up of 100% recycled paper.
Micro Houses by Ken Isaacs
If some how you could make the micro houses deflatable or able to be compacted down possibly into a back pack this could be the true answer. The portable aspect of the structures would be the only thing holding you back on your journey.
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The frame backpack was essential for living in the past so why not use those techniques for design inspiration.
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These micro installations transform concrete stairs into rest places. Tying in with the backpack theme, if you could somehow design a back pack to be placed on the stairs inflating or folding out would make this concept more accessible. Itâs definitely on the right track though because people living on the streets would be more comfortable on these than the stairs.
Ancient Fish Trap, Tule Moccasin and basket
I definitely like the utilitarianism of the moccasin. I feel if redesigned you would have to make it water proof allowing the moccasin to be used on foot again without soaking your feet.
Archisuits by Sarah Ross
These suits against hostile architecture is pretty much a similar to what I was talking about with the micro installations except instead of it being the entire bodysuit it should just be a backpack.
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Urban Nomads by Winfried Baumann is a vibe. Who says you can be homeless and fresh right. This new line of drip would build the self esteem of everyone involved.
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This cardboardigami, collapsible cardboard homeless shelters are a step in the right direction. The only problem I see is it being able to be sustainable in harsh weather conditions. Also you could combine this with the accordion tent featured earlier allowing for easy transportation. Same sort of idea with these if you bring your damaged or expired shelter to the possible No More Land centers you would be given a fresh new one.
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This RELY fold out sleeping unit by Chen Zhu Jung allows you to have shelter as well as being your supplies for the journey. I dig the easy to transport aspect allowing for quick and easy travel. If you could find a way to enclose the shelter part for harsh conditions this could definitely be the way to go.
These Lasso Flat Packed wool slippers are more stylish than the sustainable footwear previously explored but I am not sure how well they would work in harsh climates. I feel like a croc or foam style would be the way to go.
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This âBackpack Relaxâ backpack designed by Maya Prokhorova is a step up it seems in comfort. It seems that backpack that creates a shelter would be a more ideal design but if you could some how add in a pillow feature to the shelter forming backpack you would be good to go.
I feel once the idea for the portable shelter design is fully formed the best way for No More Land to get the gear out to people would be NML Centers where people could receive and return their items to help them continue their journey.
One of my favorite collectives in the entire Tampa Bay Hip Hop scene is Outside World ENT. Repping the 813, the labels head honcho Outside Illz has formed one of the most versatile rosters ever assembled. On his latest project âKing Boo!â Three D Swayze brings those feel good Southern Hip Hop vibes that are bound to have all the functions jumpin.
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After the intro the project starts off with â68 Olympicsâ featuring a dope melodic hook from Swayze. The zany way in which Swayze spits really sets him apart from the other members of Outside World and the other artists in the Tampa Bay Scene.
âKids Say The Darnest Thingsâ is just a straight up banger. Some aspects of the track reminds me a little bit like Flatbush Zombies but if they was on some Dirty South shit. The part when the chicks voice says ghost was a really dope touch.
âBoiled Peanutsâ featuring _indie.indigo is the definition of high energy. The double time flow from Indie was a nice addition to the track.
âFuck Jeff Bezosâ is one of my favorite Swayze tracks. After they through that banger in honor of the track how could it not be right. Frankie X always kills it with his vocals. Richie Guapo has been killing with the features this year and this is just another example of that.
Interludes are a lost art in hip hop. I really enjoyed the âSlick Forte Here!â Interlude, it acted as a nice break in the project. Plus Slicks got bills to pay so he def needed the look.
âThe Black Tim Taylorâ is one of those grimy joints. I could definitely see this one featured in a racing game or maybe even Madden. Would definitely like to see a video for this one.
âLil Nickyâ featuring Tayism has a dope like intimate night club vibe. I could see Swayze and the gang performing this in front of a crowd, especially that hook! Itâs on some Gotham City shit.
âStarfox 64â is another one of my favorite tracks off the project. Swayzeâs flow was just made fir that glistening beat. The video they shot for this one was also really dope and brings the whole vibe together.
The structure of âMoon Childrenâ is different. The track starts off slow, but ones the beat really starts going Swayze starts ripping it. Just as fast as he came in Swayze fades out and we are met once again with the beat from the beginning.
âCash Comaâ featuring Fettisuo is my favorite Swayze track to date. This one literally brought me to âLuigiâs Mansionâ. The glistening keys on the beat are right up my alley. Fettisuo pulls up and rips the track as always. The whole Tampa Bay Area needs a video for this joint, itâs one of them ones.
âA Hearts Heavy Burdenâ shows of Swayze versatility. Bringing in Michaela to do the hook and additional vocals brings the whole track together and I couldnât picture anyone else on it. It really feels like a duet. The different meanings of love at the end of the song was a nice way to end it out.
The sporadic flow Swayze uses on âHannah Bakerâ has him sounding like a mad man.
âSummer Time Crusinâ was the perfect way to end off the project. Whether your riding around the burg or the 813 everyone can relate to this track. Swayze killed it on the vocals for this one with those early 2000s vibes.
Whatever is next to drop from Swayze and the rest of the Outside World ENT family you can bet we will cover it over at the Camp. Outside World is always bringing that pressure, Big Tampa Bay shit!
After a slew of successful Pop Ups over the past few years. The homies at REACH are prepping for their biggest Pop Up yet at Neiman Marcus in International Mall!
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This is a REACH only event so if you want any of those other brands you just gotta pull up to the shop. There will be tons of 1 of 1 pieces as well as other exclusive items that are being made specifically for this event.
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They have been teasing it for months now but the Air REACH 2.0s are back. This was my sneaker of the year last year, mainly due to the design and overall story that was told with their campaign. I can guarantee these will sell out instantly so donât sleep. Hopefully Jit can get his hands on a 9.5. These are a definite statement piece. I also got word that those custom Levi Jordan 4s might also be at the event.
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Whatâs a dope sneaker drop without some limited socks. Four new sock color ways are dropping this time with the signature R we all know and respect. The color ways are red, blue, black, and green. Since I have pretty much all their past sock releases and am a huge fan of limited socks, these are a must. My favorite has got to be the red on white so I can rock em with the 2.0s. You know Iâm rockin REACH to the socks.
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Justin has been posting a couple 1 of 1 bucket hats heâs been working on in the dungeon lately. That blue one he had at the Miami Pop Up was brazy but this new cargo one that they have been teasing is a game changer. Anytime they add on the REACH demon claws to a design via distressing I am a fan of. I love that they always stay true to the core elements of the brand that being one of them.
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Not exactly sure the name of this shirt drop but Iâm gonna call it the âDark Forestâ. That orange moon is really hitting different, almost on some pre Halloween vibes. It would be dope if they had a purple color way available. Again the homies always kill it with the branding.
And if all that wasnât enough the homies are bringing more pressure with some REACH denim on display as well. I am not sure if itâs those green joints they have been teasing out. No one does distressing like REACH their pieces have their own vibe and style. People might bitch about the price but everything is Made In REACH so you gotta pay to play my boy.
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Shop staple Huntâs Fabrications will also be bringing out some exclusives to the Pop Up. I know Big Hunt has been working on some new techniques to add in more flavor to his amazing pieces. If that smoker piece is still available I definitely might have to finally pull the trigger on that one.
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REACH is more than a brand and a store to me itâs a way of life at this point. The quality and story Justin and Edwin tell with each piece is untouchable in the game at this point. Not to mention my favorite shopping experience every time I pull up to the shop. This shit really is a movement. So with that being said if you really support Tampa Bay creatives and want to see the area grow culturally I would say this is a canât miss event. Even if you donât pick up product, at least come out, show love, and be apart of this monumental Pop Up. Congrats again to the entire REACH family, this is only the beginning. Everything is Made In REACH!
There comes a time when an artist steps on the scene that pushes the genre or several genres forward. On âDemons On My Backâ Drogotdoe is able to push forward the sub genres of Cloud Rap, Trill, and Florida Underground all simultaneously, creating the necessary evolution of the scene.
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The opening track âD.O.M.B. Introâ sets the tone of the project. Atmospheric beats with even harder hitting bars. No one rides a beat like Dro, at this point I feel like his flow is untouchable. In the beginning of the verse he has a more up tempo pace but towards the end you get more of a slowed down flow so you are able to fully grasp what Dro is dropping.
âDropoutâ has a very cloudy chill vibe to it. One of my favorite things about Dro are all the sports references he makes. Since D.Rose is a favorite of mine I couldnât help but peep that line.
Well at this point this song is so classic to me. Just the overall structure of âDie For My Respectâ is reminiscent of old school cloud rap tracks I fell in love with back in the day that I would randomly find online. But this one just hits different. From the spaced out island vibe beat, to the way Dro switches up his flow throughout the track really sets it apart from the rest.
I really dig the atmospheric beat on âTrappin Hardâ itâs a dope juxtaposition to the content and sound of Droâs voice. It for sure reminds me of some shit that would drop in like 2011, which is a huge compliment.
Tracks like âOnly Oneâ featuring Leahskyedoan are what set Dro apart from the rest. From the song concept, to the sung hook from Leahskyedoan reminds me of that song âI Follow Riversâ by Lykke Li. The slugged out vocals from Dro show off his versatility as an artist. I really dug the introspectiveness of this track. I kind of wish their was a video for this track but I guess I can just make up my own in my head.
âApartmentâ is on some big Florida shit man. It just reminds me of those sunny days in Tampa Bay riding around in the whip. Dro has a great energy on this track which just adds to the beat. This for sure is one of my favorite hooks from Dro, from the âI got this shitâ part to the âTrappin out the pink apartmentsâ line, Dro is able to paint that visual picture, brining the listener into that Tampa Bay Trill culture.
âGot Em Shookâ is like that one two punch after âApartmentâ. The airy beat is hard hitting but still allows Dro space to just rip the beat. This track has a bit of a west coast vibe to it.
The project closes out with âRockstar!â which is just a quick cut. On some tracks it feels like Dro hits you with the bars and then heâs gone. I felt this was a dope way to end out the album. At first your like damn did the track mess up or skip when the beat sort of glitches but it just adds to the esthetic and vibe of the album.
âDemons On My Backâ has definitely set the standard as one of the best projects to ever come out of FLA, especially out of the 813 and Tampa Bay Area. This is only the beginning for Dro!
To go as a companion piece to my 727 Classic Album Reviews, I wanted to shed light on some of the essential projects to come out on the other side of the bridge the 813. I thought what better than to start with a collab project from one of the best lyricist in the entire Tampa Bay Hip Hop scene Gat$ and the most gifted producer to ever come out of the Tampa Bay Area with Jxpvtty behind the boards. On â2 Live 2 Robb EPâ Gat$ and Jxpvtty set the standard for 813 Hip Hop.
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I am a huge fan of one MC one Producer projects. This allows the producer to craft the world in which the artists paints their picture in. Before this project not to many collab projects of this style existed in the scene.
The production from Jxpvtty on the project reminds me of Owl Pharaoh era Travis Scott but coming from a much more focused placed than those beats. The explosion sounds on the opening track â2K Expressâ are definitely a vibe and add so much to the beat. Gat$ is one of the best in the game when it comes to bars. His line referencing the film âNew Jack Cityâ was a favorite.
I love the tribal drums provided by Jxpvtty on âImmigrant Breadâ. The way Gat$ flows on the beat makes it feel like a march through the jungle. I really dug all the money references Gat$ made in his verses, especially all the different ways he said money.
That bass line doe! âNellyâ is on those old school Southern Hip Hop vibes. I love the small hints of the piano towards the middle section of the track. This is probably my favorite beat on the project. The references to band aids and pimp juice bring the song full circle, with all the Nelly references Gat$ sprinkles throughout the track.
âPosseâ is on some FLA Trill shit. The slugged out production allows Gat$ to get his message across. This is my favorite hook on the project from Gat$. I feel the more and more I replay this one it is slowly becoming one of my favorite Gat$ tracks.
Despite the project only being four tracks, Gat$ and Jxpvtty raised the bar when it comes to one MC one Producer albums in the Tampa Bay Hip Hop scene. Be on the look out for more 813 Essential Album reviews coming soon.
After dropping the 813 Hip Hop Classic âHot Boy Summerâ as well as killing every one of his features and launching his own skate brand âPERM$â, Richie Guapo has once again resurrected Trill in the great state of FLA with his follow up âHot Boy Summer 2â.
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After Spaceghostpurrp and the entire Rvdier Klvn kind of broke up the Trill sound sort of left Florida. I feel artists like Richie Guapo, Drogotdoe, and Sunny Fritz are really at the forefront of bringing back that Trill vibe in FLA.
The project starts out with a very nostalgic intro that just reminds me of being at like a cook out, the fire hydrant is broke and everyone is just having a great time.
âCandy Redâ was the first single released of the project and its accompanying video is already one of my favorites of the year. I know Guapo did a majority of the production on this project and it really helped define the Trill style and sound he was going for. âCandy Redâ is short and sweet.
âShake Juntâ I think is my favorite track off the album. It pays homage to the Trill classics of the past while adding in that 813 flavor that brings a refreshing breath of air to the sound.
âHot Boy// Icey Boy Freestyleâ has Guapo and Outside World Ents Fetti Suo going bar for bar. Suoâs flow is nuts on this one, that âWoo Walkâ line was cold af. Guapoâs flow during the middle of the track was one of his best on the album, I donât think Iâve ever heard him spit that fast but it shows his versatility. The track also references Fetti Suoâs project that Guapo hosted earlier this year.
âMake Actavis Great Againâ is one of them ride out tracks. You just want to bump it in your whip with the volume all the way up.
One of my other standout tracks is âFukkemâ! Big shout out to Geechie and the entire Fukk Em Worldwide family. This is definitely the new anthem for the brand.
âWaffle Houseâ is on some big Florida Trill shit mane. The entire Tampa Bay Area is gonna need a video for this one. Guapo did his thing on the hook, having it stuck in my head constantly. Not sure if Guapo made the beat but itâs for sure one of them ones. Topiiic was a nice addition to the track and I really loved his energy. This that late night creeper shit.
I love âBuckhead Freestyleâ because I have always felt Trill and Cloud Rap go hand and hand. The beat is definitely on some Cloud shit which is a big vibe for me. The chilled out feel adds to the versatility of the project.
âDrop Cityâ just screams Ybor City video. From the Latin production to having the best Puerto Rican rapper Frankie X on the track it seems like a no brainer to me. The melodic and bilingual verse from Frankie was a dope touch, really brining the song full circle.
âNeighborhood Superstarâ was one of the singles released for the album, allowing it to be one of those Summer Anthems for most of us in the Tampa Bay Area. I know for sure we are gonna be jammin this at all the functions. I like how the track has that Tampa Jook vibe to it a little bit.
âCha Cha ( Stomp Em Out)â featuring Indie Indigo is on some big Tab Rap vibes. The addition of Indigo added to the trippy vibe of the track. Those flutes are hittin doe.
âWipe Me Downâ featuring Big Deusa calls back to the classic Trill Fam joint we all know and love. The beat sort of has a Pierre Bourne vibe to it. No matter what style or sound Guapo canât miss.
âDrive The Boatâ is basically a 3 Headed Goat track. Featuring two of my favorite artists from the 813, Drogotdoe & YZM both bring their flavor to Guapoâs world. Dro kills every verse with one of the best flows in the game, it wouldnât be a Dro verse without a sports reference. I loved how YZM starts off the track on âdemon timeâ.
âCam In Londonâ featuring DJ Qeys just reminds me of some late nineties phonk. I love the creep of the beat. This song just makes me wanna throw stacks out front of my crib like Iâm Wavy Crockett.
âRIP Bankroll Freshâ was the perfect way to end out the project. This is the ultimate Hot Boy song. This track is an ode to âLife Of A Hot Boyâ a classic project from the late Bankroll Fresh.
This project solidifies Richie Guapoâs place at the top of the Tampa Bay Hip Hop landscape. Thank you Guapo for being instrumental in bringing back Trill in FLA.
Probably my favorite part about the St.Pete Hip Hop scene is the versatility of the artists and the sounds they bring to the city. On âIntroducingâ, GM brings Boom Bap to the Burg crafting a project that sounds like itâs straight out the 95â.
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The East Coast âBoom Bapâ sound has always been a favorite of mine and pretty much when I think of traditional Hip Hop thatâs the song d that comes to mind. GM the duo comprised of Johnny Adama & Tjaru are two of the only artists this era to craft a project that sounds like itâs straight out of that âBoom Bapâ era. Probably the closest thing is â1999â by Joey Bada$$ and the work Griselda is doing as of late.
GM goes over classic beats we all know and love like âIt Ainât Hard To Tellâ and âEverything Remains Rawâ but makes them feel like their own track bringing a new aspect to the beat. For some of these joints I personally like the GM versions more because I can relate to the 727 vibes.
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The project starts off with the title track âintro(ducing)â which is a great taste of whatâs to come from the project. Johnny and Tjaru fit like a glove over the soul sample beat. Adama & Tjaru are so relatable with their bars.
âSay Itâ has the duo on their Dirty South shit over the old school Luda beat. Tjaru already had the stoner rap classic âHow Highâ with Crown Marquiss and this is just another example of what the hook master can do.
âBlue Dreamsâ is on some triumphant shit. The duo goes bar for bar on the track putting on for the set. I really dug the melodic vibes on Tjaruâs verse. GM in the building!
â4 Seasonsâ reminds me of some shit you just put on in the afternoon while you thinking about your life and day. Johnnyâs hook is really dope, and I like how they amp up the beat more for the hook. I like the different approach each MC took with their verses. Johnnyâs was more about how heâs gonna reach his goals and make it out the struggle and Tjaruâs verse is sort of dealing with the same concept but from the aspect of dealing with women.
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âSheeshâ really is that, Johnny and Tjaru go brazy over the classic Nas beat, pretty much making the song their own.
â-__- Deadâ has the duo over one of my favorite Outkast beats of all time. What I like most about this track is they still are bringing the bars but itâs still on the phonk shit that we have grown accustomed to from the pair. I always love when Adama gets on that pimp shit.
By far my favorite track on the project is âWhateverâ. Whenever I hear this track it literally transports me back to the 95â. The video they made back in the day captures that vibe perfectly. If you showed someone this track and they had never heard the Busta version Iâm pretty sure they would think it was made back in the day.
âWho You With 2011â is on some shiny suite shit. This one has big âEasy Moneyâ vibes for me.
Adama and Tjaru just know why beats fit them and there are many times while listening to this project where I was just like damn man, this really one of them ones. âWaiting(âŚ..waiting)â is a perfect example of that. I got patients!!
âFebruary 13thâ is on some big Tab Rap vibes. The story telling by Adama is some next level shit. I would love to see what he would do with a concept album.
Not sure if they where inspired by the Charles Hamilton track that uses the same beat but thatâs instantly what I thought of when I heard it. The melodic hook on âTemptationsâ was really well done by Tjaru.
You know the homies always gotta throw some West Coast shit on a project since we on the West Side of FLA. âFridayâ is some major gang shit. Tjaruâs flow and delivery is untouchable on this one.
âOn Your Markâ just blew my mind. Adama and Tjaru over a classic DJ Premier beat is canât miss. As far as just straight bars I am not sure there is anyone in the entire state fucking with these guys.
Although the duo is at different phases of their artistry now, the boom bap roots are still present in their music today, âEasy Moneyâ is an example of that. This without a doubt is a special project for the city and I would highly recommend everyone going back and checking it out, especially if your a true Hip Hop head. They really are the last 2.
