That is the eighth mixtape from Buffalo, New York emcee Jae Skeese. Beginning in 2010 off his debut mixtape W.A.C.Ok. (Girls, Alcohol, Money & Kicks), it wasn’t till a decade later the place he & 7xvethegenius gained large publicity because the very first signees to Conway the Machine’s very personal EMPIRE Distribution imprint Drumwork Music Group. The Large Ghost Ltd.-produced third EP Authenticity Examine & the sophomore effort Abolished Uncertainties each elevated Skeese’s recognition within the final couple years. 5 months following the Superior-produced Testomony of the Instances, he’s trying to elevate from Floor Stage.
“Brick After Brick” is a triumphant lure opener produced by Beat Butcha making it clear that he can’t be calm with this shit & the flame can’t be contained whereas “Peter Parker” that includes Malizah provides off a jazzy growth bap vibe due to Statik Selektah speaking about hitting max potential to achieve the next leverage. “Located” that includes Large Ok.R.I.T. & Sauce Walka connects the trio over extra lure manufacturing to allow them to put within the work to achieve the highest of the mountain, however then “Misplaced Puppets” hooks the kicks & snares reminding that he doesn’t movement a sure approach.
Dave East & Jay Worthy be a part of Skeese for the pop rap/lure hybrid “Sara Lee” speaking about desirous to hit bitches from behind whereas “EKIN 4” stands as my favourite within the tetralogy from the rugged instrumental that Ski Beatz & MIKE SUMMERS a.ok.a. Seven cook dinner as much as the hungry performances. “Ohana Means Household” radiates a summery lure flare telling his accomplice that she’s the place he will get his muscle from versus being his spine, however then “Glory” retains it lure speaking about repping Buffalo & that Griselda set the expectations.
“Wic Coupons” nears the conclusion of the tape on an atmospheric be aware making it out of the mud whereas “E4W” reunites F1RSTCLASS returning to the growth bap permitting the duo to make a dedication to those that got here from the bottom up. “02 Yale Cup Champs” that includes Che Noir & Smoke DZA sees all 3 of them for a dusty 5 & a half minute barfest whereas “Fruits of the Labor” that includes Undertaking Pat ends Floor Stage on some soulful lure shit grinding on a regular basis.
If something, this mixtape is a testomony to Jae Skeese’s evolution as an artist mixing uncooked emotion & storytelling with cutting-edge manufacturing. Moreover, he paints an illustration of the place he’s at this time & the highs & lows in his journey which might form & inform the artist chock stuffed with wordplay. As a fan of 4 years, I’m thrilled that he’s taking the subsequent step from arising out of the basement & constructing on high of the inspiration he’s been constructing ever since being taken below Conway’s wing.
Rating: 7/10