Right here is the third mixtape from Windsor, Ontario, Canada emcee/producer J Reno. Introducing himself over 2 many years in the past off his debut tape Floor 0 in addition to the full-length debut Unleashed & the sophomore effort The Lunatic’s Again, he would observe it up with 6 extra albums previous Crossworm signing him to Dirtcore Music: Misplaced within the Darkish, Politikilla, Into the Fireplace, Welcome Dwelling, Blood, Guts & Increase Bap and Me & My Demons. His debut for the Grand Rapids label The Dirttape got here out a cool months earlier & the bridging portion of the trilogy has arrived.
After the “Press Play” intro, the primary track “Devour” begins with this bloodthirsty increase bap beat speaking about dealing with repercussions of enjoying haunted cassettes whereas “Fuck It Up” goes for a lure vibe instrumentally speaking about him not being right here to avoid wasting a soul. ZOT’s look on “It’s Hip Hop” doesn’t actually do a lot for me regardless of the subject of this tradition working by means of their veins whereas “All In” somberly talks concerning the rap recreation being like a on line casino.
“Catch a Physique” ends the first half persevering with to embrace the influences of lure explaining that social media these days could be the brand new approach of giving your self a lobotomy main into “Smoke” that includes Dr. Gigglez finds the two teaming up for a mean stoner’s ballad. “In a Field” that includes Madd Maxxx could be my favourite collaboration of the 4 speaking about folks making an attempt to pigeonhole them over a horn-inflicted beat simply earlier than “Eat You Alive” brings some orchestral influences to the image warning that the battle will eat all.
The monitor “No Compromise” that includes JxmesLxmb rounds out 3 speaking about how there isn’t a verify large enough for them to promote out & no one having the facility of being persuaded concerning what’s actual whereas “Do One thing” hops over some pianos for an assault directed at somebody who isn’t something like him & has no respect in any respect. “Step Again” ends by taking an introspective strategy topically, feeling like a failure at wanting to provide those he love a better life than his personal origins.
Now that there’s solely a pair months left till the concluding chapter drops, The Dirttape 2 must be my least favourite of this whole saga though the nice moments outweigh the unhealthy. Him carrying the idea of the sequence’ unique installment revolving across the Tape Keeper ahead & the more and more diversified manufacturing are each 2 of the most important professionals this sequel has going for it, however the visitor listing doesn’t make that a lot of an impression on me just like the earlier Dirttape did aside from a few them.
Rating: 7/10