J.KNIGHT – “THE MIX-TAPE BEFORE THE CD!”, A Review by Rex Stone
Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 07:45PM 
J.KNIGHT – “THE MIX-TAPE BEFORE THE CD!” by Rex Stone
When you listen to a mix-tape you come to expect certain things from it, especially with homo-hop. What I didn’t expect was that the 80/20 rule could and would apply to music. J.Knight ‘s new album “The Mix-tape Before the CD!” is 80% Good Production, 20% Swag/Presentation, 80% cool Lyrics, and 20%Delivery! This really just makes it an okay CD to listen to. About time that you get to the end of it you might find yourself wondering what the hell just happened and what did I just listen too? The lyrics are definitely the best when J.Knight is freestyling but that’s about it.
Although this artist is starting to make his own music and put together original albums. I don’t know if I can say that he learned anything from the last mix-tape that he put out. The production is a lot better but it could always be 100% instead of 80% but hey you get what you pay for. The best songs on “TMBTC” are the freestyles and that what J is good at. Listen to the album from beginning to end to see what your take is on it.
Overall I think that J.Knight better step up in all the places that he is lacking because it is not a good look. Most artist have a formula or a plan when they make a CD even if it is a mix-tape and this made J look like an amateur. Your swag should beon point when you make a song. Let’s hope that the CD that he has us anticipating for is better than this mix-tape!
I’m giving this 2 stones because I at least respect his hustle!
Reader Comments (2)
If I get two stones, then half of these cats need to quit rhyming. This half assed bullshit mixtape was better than half of homo hop 2009. And it was mostly freestyle. But thats your opinion Rex, and you're entitled to it. My quality isn't the best, but each song has been getting better and better. I was gonna drop a CD next, but I just bought a pro tools setup so I'ma record with the 003 and see how it comes out.
Also, since you know what the fans want, I want you to name my next mixtape and track list. Also give me a deadline. I'ma make the beats, write the rhymes and get it recorded and have it up available and ready as per your instructions.
Please post that information here so I can have it as a reference.
And to my haters................................................................ FUCK YOU ALL!
J KNIGHT 2010
OK SO HERE IS HOW IT GOES...
1. If you are serious about any of that, then shoot me an email. We both know you know exactly where to find me! I never back down from a challenge!
2. Put a fucking cork in that whine! You all wanna be taken seriously as rappers but not take out the time to put out quality products. Every song should be 100%, if not , why bother?!!
3. You have got to be kidding me about your CD compared to the others in 2009, your mix-tape wouldn't get a nod! Don't flatter yourself, I've heard way better!!!
That's being 100% real with you, the review isn't a personal attack. I am trying to offer some advice but all in all it's just my opinion. What you put out is how you will be viewed not by what I think or say about this half ass bullshit mixtape...you said it, I didn't!!!