DatPiff Mixtapes-- Pick 5

Narrowing down the vast library of mixtapes on www.datpiff.com can be a long, time consuming process that many music-lovers can’t afford to do.  Rather than search for music they like, they may decide to wait and hear the recommendations from their friends with similar interests before they decide to come face to face with the daunting website and finally download their new FREE mixtapes.  Well it’s a good thing SummerDaze blog is such a good friend and decided to go ahead a take one for the team and let you know what I think some of the best new mixtapes on www.datpiff.com are, in no particular order. 

The Great Debater- SkyZoo—New York rapper’s newest mixtape is a must download for 2011.  His first mixtape in 2 years, and sticking with his classic style, SkyZoo manages to put together one of the best mixtapes  that is sure to have thousands of downloads.  Get on it before it gets big so you know what’s up.

The Dream- Wiz Khalifa—Wiz is still putting out music like wildfire and this newest mixtape, dropped just this week, is nothing short of Wiz Khalifa greatness in true Wiz Khalifa style.  Collabo songs with Big Sean, Chevy Woods, and Curren$y make this mixtape worth the time, and with already with over 25K downloads, a must listen for you.  A true Wiz Khalifa fan like myself deems this one a must not miss.

Vindicated- KAM Royal—If you’re a regular of the SummerDaze blog you’ve already heard of this Tulane University student, KAM Royal.  His fresh sound, sweet beats, and smooth lyricism combine in a sweet mixture that provides hip hop fans with something new.  Definitely worth checking out and one of datpiff.com's sponsored mixtapes released earlier this month. 

N*A*S*A*- Cameron GreY—Currently the hottest mixtape today and of the week and datpiff.com’s featured mixtape, this new mixtape from Cameron GreY is a work of genius.  Cameron GreY’s heavy beats and sweet flow make listening a treat to any hip hop fan.  You MUST download this mixtape and enjoy every minute.  It truly speaks for itself.

The Real is Back- Young Jeezy--  This official Young Jeezy mixtape, already downloaded over 100,000 times in less than a month is a gift to the hip hop world from the deep south.  Its southern rap beats are music to my ears and Jeezy’s quality lyricism make even the most reserved music fans want to bob their head to the music.  Even if you don’t think Southern Rap isn’t for you, it’d be a shame for you not to check it out and miss out.  Take it from me though, it’s quality.

Last but not least my honorable mention goes to Big Sean and his mixtape “I Put the G in Good Music.”  With his debut album dropping June 28 on Kanye West record label, all of his music is worth checking out, but when the album drops, you know who’ll be getting it. 

ENJOY!

-Ryan J

Kam Royal Drops Sophomore Mixtape Vindicated

I started listening to Kam Royal when he dropped his first mixtape named Business as Usual. The tracks were well produced and the lyricism fresh. Kam has clearly “been on his grind for such a long time” with hits from his first mixtape like Shine and Spaceship. His flow in Shine is slick; the way he got us hooked you would think he spits fishing lines. One of my favorite tracks from Business as usual is Crusing. Kam hits this track hard, and the chorus is catchy. Take a listen.

Since his first release, I have been awaiting what Kam can do to the game. His brand new mixtape called Vindicated, that dropped today, June 4^th, is wicked. His flow definitely matured, he goes in harder than the first mixtape, showing us a more raw side of his personality. He spits about rich girls, times what he’s “tryna be”, and his only woman, Mary Jane. The samples on this mixtape are a bit different than I’ve heard before, and the beats are really dope. Shout out to Miles. My favorite Felix produced track on the tape is Mary Jane, which shows a calmer side of Kam and exhibits his versatility well.  One of the released singles titled Dude has been stuck in my head since I first heard it. If you haven’t seen the video, you are missing out. (See below)

The mixtape is hot, get your paws on it, and keep it on replay cause Kam Royal’s lyrics are “spicy like Cajun food.” The song I have been playing most is What a Day produced by Smoke Trixx. Kam flows real smooth over an even smoother chorus. Peep it folks.

Here’s a link to download the mixtape:

http://www.datpiff.com/KAM-Royal-Vindicated-mixtape.237356.html

-Max C