Those familiar with the mixtape circuit may have heard of Daytona(Loaded Lux /Aces), or maybe his single with Jim Jones "Homeboy What You Lookin At." A Tribe Called Fresh presented with Cipha Sounds however, is bound to make a better first impression. Daytona has a Busta Rhymes sense of comedic lyrical timing with a constantly twisting rhyme scheme -- all done with an effortless play boys demeanor. If this sounds like a "wtf" moment then its safe to say you need to listen to this mixtape.
A Tribe Called Fresh is an ode to the legendary A Tribe Called Quest. It uses beats from their various works and even reinterprepting the beat for the classic "Stressed out" featuring Estelle and CNN. It is an unlikely pairing indeed, but when the break down comes in and Nore and Capone trades verses, you feel like its the 90's again. The updated "Lyrics to Go" featuring the ever consistent Joell Ortiz and Kardinal Offishal among others is definitely a treat. These two songs alone remind us all that the east coast is in need of more posse cuts.The explanation alone of the inclusion of "Ten Fresh Commandments" a flip of the Biggie "Ten Crack Commandments" is worthy of a listen.
The standout track on the mixtape is the J-dilla "Working on It" because Daytona makes you believe the beat was tailored for him with his precise delivery. There are enough quotable lines on this mixtape to actually make you rewind but there is unfortunately little depth to Daytona showcased on the tape. This is a solid first impression but hopefully his next impression will leave something a bit deeper.
By-Shoot The Messenger
A Tribe Called Fresh is an ode to the legendary A Tribe Called Quest. It uses beats from their various works and even reinterprepting the beat for the classic "Stressed out" featuring Estelle and CNN. It is an unlikely pairing indeed, but when the break down comes in and Nore and Capone trades verses, you feel like its the 90's again. The updated "Lyrics to Go" featuring the ever consistent Joell Ortiz and Kardinal Offishal among others is definitely a treat. These two songs alone remind us all that the east coast is in need of more posse cuts.The explanation alone of the inclusion of "Ten Fresh Commandments" a flip of the Biggie "Ten Crack Commandments" is worthy of a listen.
The standout track on the mixtape is the J-dilla "Working on It" because Daytona makes you believe the beat was tailored for him with his precise delivery. There are enough quotable lines on this mixtape to actually make you rewind but there is unfortunately little depth to Daytona showcased on the tape. This is a solid first impression but hopefully his next impression will leave something a bit deeper.
By-Shoot The Messenger
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