5/24 Mixtape Overview

After a strong first half of May, things have tempered down a bit as far as tapes go. If you haven't checked out Logic's debut tape, it is highly recommended. He can be a bit preachy sometimes, J.Cole- esque if you will, but there's a lot of strong tracks and production is above average. Specifically "Nasty" and "On the Low". Also if you haven't listened to Acid Rap, I am jealous. You're in for a treat.
Final old recommendation, MC Tree is always interesting, yet the beat selection is little bland, a good sign for things in the future. Definitely keep an eye out for him down the road.

Lowlights: The underachieving Ludacris is back with more mediocre music. Not that I didn't expect it, his abilities have slowly regressed since "Word of Mouf". So, yeah skip "#IDGAF"
I had some hope for Aasim's new tape, but it looks like he's not trying anymore. Aasim has a decent flow on the right beat, but most of this is half-assed. The beats are boring, the rhymes are lazy, and topics are atypical for the genre.
Not necessarily a lowlight, Ice Berg has a pretty decent tape. There are a plenty of skips, and it can be rather ignorant, but it's worth checking out for the beats alone. Listen to "Hustlin For a Long Time", and if it's your cup of tea then check out the rest. If not, then don't. It's really up to you.

Highlight: Although it's a weak set of releases this week, Gucci is here to save the day.
Gucci Mane – Trap House 3
"Trap House 3" is easily Gucci's best release this year. It's not technically a tape, but as you can see, it's on Spotify for your convenience. Gucci's signature flow, heavily ignorant lyrics, and trap beats make for another great listening experience. Gucci is not one to drop knowledge, or even be cohesive, but he is an underrated MC and he often gets improperly valued. Which is unfortunate since Gucci is a national treasure. There is only one Chief Keef track though, which makes me sad. But I'm sure Brick Squad 1017 will release a collaborative tape sometime this summer. Anyway, check out "Trap House 3", specifically "Use Me" and "Darker". One final thought: every hip hop release does not need to be Illmatic, instead it should be judged for its entertainment value and listening ability. Gucci is always hilarious and always sounds great on a beat. If it's too ignorant for you, I'm sorry, it's your loss. Just sit back and relax. It's why we're here.