staying true to the game. The diversity in the music is
evident, shining light on the pros and cons of growing
up in the ‘hood.
Just another day, it’s just how it is / I’m living life
on the edge, tastes sour and sweet — “Just Another
Day”
On “My Aura”, top-notch producer Fitz — who is
known for high-caliber beats — put his foot in this
heavy, swagged-out track. Accompanied by raw bass
lines and a dashing melody, this record gives us a
heavy dose of the trap music sound that is so prevalent on today’s popular airwaves.
Someone probably told you wrong, n***a / I been
on my grind, your bitch on my phone / telling me
that you ain’t coming home / what’s wrong? it’s just
my aura — “My Aura”
murder ave gang
We are M.A.G.
Production: Che Boogy, whofreshasfitz,
Havok
I said, “I’m a smooth criminal” / if being a real
n**ga is a crime / I’m getting time, they aint giving
me the minimal / you looking pitiful, going against
a God / you a bitch to me, that’s like going against
a broad / ‘cause I’m a m****rf**king G ‘til it’s like
that / independent of a book; and they write back
— Smooth Criminal
Brooklyn’s Murda Ave Gang has released it’s first official mixtape together, after working on solo projects.
Murda Ave Gang is spearheaded by Cortez, who has
released three official mixtapes, with “The Exception”
being his latest; the beautiful but deadly Queen of the
Ave, Ms Fit — who has released two mixtapes, her
latest being “Brand New Bag”; and Kantone, a multitalent who has released two mixtapes, with his latest
being “New Era Beast 2”. Bringing up the flanks are
fellow hip-hop artists E Rilla, Reezy, Willie Neutron,
Dwayne Reed, Fitz, Cheets and Billy Official.
What more to do other than enjoy life? This is the
sentiment that is conveyed while listening to the livefor-the-moment opus entitled “Lovely”.
Let’s get right, who knows how long this life will
last / let’s raise a glass to us and live it up for
tonight / and we can cry when the morning come,
but til then… — “Lovely”
Overall, the “We Are M.A.G” mixtape is a solid body
of work.
Videos: “Mula