Welcome to Mixtape Mashup 2009! We have had so many artists breaking into the homo-hop genre of rap that we had to find a place just for mix tape artist. If you think you have what it takes to be the next gay rap star submit your mix tape to chief reviewer Rex Stone and hear, The Good, The Bad, and The Truth about your album. This year we are going to mash it or trash it. So make sure you check back in frequently because we will keep coming with the latest reviews on mix tape albums and singles. One Love!

The chief reviewer for Mixtape Mashup is Rex Stone, a writer with a degree in history and marketing, and a love for mixtapes.

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We also welcome other mixtape reviews from whoever takes the initiative one to write one and send it to us at: mixtapemashup@outhiphop.com

Most artists already know where they fit in and what they want to do with their talent. On “Fear My Growth!” the debut mix-tape from Memphis, TN rapper T.J. Cass he allows us to hear his growth on this musical joy ride. He mixes old school soul music with hip-hop rhymes and makes us listen to his ups and downs in life as a person not just the emcee. T.J. Cass is growing into one hot artist and someone better fear that!

Fear My Growth – the track is louder than your voice but good lyrics.

Cocky – Lyrically it was okay.

Don’t Trust Em – I like this song, everything was good.

Hold Up – It took a minute to get started (literally) but worth it.

Don’t Trip – you need to be turned up more, overall it’s cool.

Play Em Right – the infusion of the R&B worked well for you, hot song.

I Remember – lyrically this was just okay.

Give Me That – this was cool but you delivery was not 100.

Ride Slow – It was really just okay.

Fuck Em Up – your flow on this song was good.

Roger That – the production needs to be cleaned up and this should have been a collaboration.

Fire – the singing was not hot and neither was the song, just lukewarm.

I’m Da Shit – WOW, you just going to repeat the verse again, this could have been da shit.

This World – I like the concept but that’s about it.

T.J. Cass – I must say that I really was not into the mix-tape at all. Honestly you can rap and I think you have talent but I think that it’s not focused in the right direction. Your beats and your flows are almost at a tug of war with each other and neither side is winning. I think you should have had some collaborations and that maybe a manager or producer that listens to music to help you pick better tracks to fit your style. You have like an east coast/mid-west thing going on with your style and you don’t capitalize on your strong points. Your lyrics, flow, and delivery could be stepped up more but overall not bad!!

I give “Fear My Growth” 2.5 Stones because you still need to grow!

Coming from an overly hetro-sexual male dominated field of rap music Verbal Science has crossed over to Homo-Hop with a take no prisoner’s attitude. He doesn’t care what he says or who he offends on his debut mix-tape “Rude Awakening”. This is where the game changes for all other emcees when this album comes out. All the other out hip-hop artist better wake up!

Mind Illusions – Hot track and nice lyrics.

Life Is A Journey - It was cool. I liked the concept.

Please – Good song. I liked how it all came together.

They Can’t Stop Me – The track was tight. The collaboration was just okay.

Bob Ya Head – I was feeling this.

No Time To Waste – I see you spitting that hot shit. This was hot!

Believe – I love your flow in this song.

Take The Pain Away – I’m in love with this song!

I Don’t Give A Fuck – I loved the message. In the midst of what’s been going on, kids need to hear this.

Lemme Show You – It was okay.

Can’t Stop Me – Great flow on this song, the track was fire.

Bring That Back – Delivery was on point and the lyrics were fire.

Can Never Bring Me Down – I liked this. Lyrically this was hot.

Way of Life – I liked it. The Eminem thing is a problem.

The Voices – This is one of my favorites, everything was on fire!

Lemme See That Lighter – It was cool, but maybe you should have made “Mary” the metaphor and rapped to or about her.

Between The Lines – Nice track but your delivery could have been better.

Whoo Child (feat. Eric Joppy, Kaoz, and Bone Intell) – The singing could be a lot better. The collaboration was lyrically fire!

Verbal Science:  I think you are a lyrical beast no matter if you’re gay, bi, or straight. This was a great first homo-hop mix-tape. You have all the makings of a star. The only real criticism I have is that you do tend to sound like Eminem a lot in some of your songs. At times I actually thought it was him, lol. When you get excited and start rapping fast it becomes almost swagger jacking and that’s not hot! “Rude Awakening” is the wake up call to homo-hop. This is one of the hottest CD’s this year!!

I give “Rude Awakening “4 Stones because this is Out Hip-Hop!!!

At times hip-hop can take a direction to another place and captivate the minds and the hearts of listeners who find only simple pleasures here on planet Earth. The debut mix-tape “Video Hoe”              by fem rapper Red Martinez. This psychotic episode of music that Psycho Sexy takes us on is amusing and exciting. This “Video Hoe” is not just here to be seen, he wants to be heard!

Freak Out – The song was just okay.

Locked Up (Skit) – This was almost offensive and ignorant.

I’m Schizophrenic (feat. Lady Twist) – Lol. A drag queen and a stud.

Good Hair Day – Nice track, lyrics were lame, and your flow needs work.

Anilingus – The chorus was funny but the song was cool.

Half My Life – Chorus was cool. The boy should have been in the middle but I liked it.

Party PPL – Not really feeling anything about this.

DIVA – Dumb lyrics, Ignorant chorus, Very weak breaks, Astonished that you would put this out!

Freak – Not mad at your performance.

Phat Gurlz (feat. Mondo Music) – OMG, Miss Teary would be so offended.

UGLY – Nice diss song. LMFAO

Shuddup Honky (ft. Delacruz) – I don’t like this at all. Some things are better left unsaid.

The One (Remix) – I love this Mary J. Blige song, why you do that.

Touch My Body –Song didn’t need the rap.

Kiss You All Over – It was just oaky.

BBB – Was that a freestyle?

Lollipop – Singing was bad and the song was about the same.

Jusz Come – I like the chorus. Song was cool.

Drank (Tori Fixx, Lester Greene, and Soce) – The track was fire and the chorus was hot.

Straight Jacket – This was not good. Could have been a lot better.

Red (PsychoSexy) Martinez: The good thing about this mix-tape is that it finally was released; the bad thing was that it finally was released. You need a lot of work on your lyrics, your flow, and delivery. You had some good songs but out of 20 songs you need more than two. You need to find songs that match your swag and flow. The next time you get on the mic make sure you match your panties and your bra!!

I give “Video Hoe” 2 Stones because of the two good songs, but that’s about it!!!

Some artists have that certain something in their voice and when they lace tracks we know that when their albums come out they are going to be fire. “Gutta Sheek” is the debut from King Jabbar and the anticipation for this CD was a long time coming and it does not disappoint at all!

Dancing With The Devil – You start off jamming, I like this.

Set Em On Fire – This was fire, everything was on point.

Making Me Cry (feat. Baron) – Nice song, good collabo.

My Epiphany - I loved this, this is true hip-hop.

Underground Major (feat. BoneIntell & BenniE) – Lyrically everyone was on point, but the vocals were loud.

Touch-n-Kiss – The track and the flow were not a good mix.

Doin It (feat. Sgt. Sass) – Loved the track, the collaboration was good.

Little Daddy (feat. T.J. Cass) – This was interesting, I think I really like it.

King’s Ransom – The chorus was just okay, the singing was okay but got out of hand.

Chick Habit – I loved the track.

Na Get It – This was good.

Flames – Lyrically this was fire, you’re a beast.

Silence – This is jamming like a muthafucka, loved it.

Who’s Who – It was cool, liked the track.

Na Get It Remix (feat. Miss Teary) – Great collaboration.

King Jabbar – What can I really say except that I loved this CD you are a great artist. Lyrically you’re a beast, your delivery is 100, and your swag is in the majors. I think that some collaborations worked better than others but you shined in all of them. I really couldn’t wait to hear this album and I am glad that I did. You really are one of the best rappers in OHH and I can’t wait to hear and see more from you!

I am going to give “Gutta Sheek” 4 Stones because this is what hip-hop is about!

Having a distinct sound to your voice allows you to stand out in a sea of rappers that are constantly trying to be heard by the masses. In the game of Out Hip-Hop no voice is as distinct as Miss Teary Manmade. When you hear her alto/tenor voice wailing at you from a song you can have reminiscent thoughts of other artist yelling demands over the mic like DMX or Marvin Gaye. Not that Miss Teary is one of the greats but maybe with her debut mix-tape “The Rap Queen” she is well on her way!

From A Planet – I like the chorus and the futuristic beat even though I can’t fully understand everything you say.

Bonnie (feat. Vicious) – This was not bad at all.

Bader Than Me (feat. Empress Milan) – This song was good.

No Love (feat. Mommadonna) – The background singing was not really necessary, it was cool.

Fat Bitch – LoL, I loved the chorus. The end was not cool, but okay.

In The Lac (feat. Infinite) – It was okay, but did Infinite forget what the song was about?

Swagger Like Whoa (feat. King Jabbar) – The track was cool, the chorus was nice but it was loud.

Skit Bitches – LMFAO!

You’N Know – Really did not care for the chorus and the bridge could have been better.

Nothin Personal (feat. Kaoz) – This song was hot, liked the collabo, could have been someone else on the chorus, just to make it stand out more.

My Life Barbie – LOL! Barbie has really grown up in her flow.

Man In the Mirror Interlude – Singing was pitchy and flat at points but okay.

Man In The Mirror – Your flow was not at 100 but I liked the concept.

I Only Cry – I could really tell that you had some emotional pain about this song it was cool.

So Good (feat. Mommadonna) – This song got better as it burned lol.

Remix Bitches (feat. King Jabbar & Sgt. Sass) – This was a hot collabo.

I’m Ill (feat. King Jabbar & Vicious) – This was tight, volumes were better this time.

Outro Bitches – Nice to hear the love.

Miss Teary Manmade: I loved the fact that no matter what criticisms that you got, you stuck with your swagger and made it happen for you. The fact that it does sound like your screaming on more than half of the songs made me not want to sit thru 18 songs but I have to admit that I liked “The Rap Queen!” I think that you need to lower some of the volumes on some tracks and vocals but other than that, this was a solid album for a first time mix-tape. All hail The Rap Queen, just work on talking to your subjects instead of screaming at them!

I give this mix-tape 3 Stones because she represents for all the rap queens!!!

Louisiana stud rapper Young Eso is back from her hiatus with her latest mix-tape “To Whom It May Concern”. Offering several forms of apology for her previous lack of growth in her lyrics, tracks, and star quality she didn’t express before. This time she gives us the grown-up version of herself and her music. Young Eso delivers to her peers and her fans on this mix-tape and we can certainly give her another chance to deliver us a great project!

To Whom It May Concern – The spoken word was okay but I wish you would have spit on this track. It could have been major.

Alaskan Winters – Nice track, nice flow, maybe someone else should have sung the chorus.

Apologies – Lyrics were good, delivery was tight, good job.

Applause – Nice track, liked it.

Dream Living (feat. Psionic) – Cool flow, kind of reminded me of Lil Wayne be careful. I’m feeling it, minus Psionic.

Goof Troop (feat. Psionic) – It was loud but this was a nice song.

I Do It – Actually you didn’t do it on this song, could have been better.

Limitless (feat. Ray) – This was a hot song, you could of came harder in your delivery, but okay song.

Loopy – Really wasn’t feeling the track or the flow.

Sunday Morning Wake Up – OMG! Don’t regress in your music by talking on top of the course.

When The Going Get’s Hard – Lyrics could have been better, production wasn’t great, it was just okay.

Young Eso – This was 100% better than anything I ever heard from you. The beats seemed like they were more planned out and went a lot better with your flow. I do think that you have more of a slow paced delivery and it works well with the southern tracks that you picked. Your lyrics impressed me on this album because I didn’t think that you could pull it off and I was apprehensive about listening to this but I am glad I did. Keep working on this formula that you got now and success will come to you I’m sure!

I am giving “To Whom It May Concern” 3 Stones because of the vast improvements!

Ever since Nicki Minaj has come out a lot of “Barbie’s” (her fan base) have jumped out of the wood works trying to either emulate or imitate their idol. Flash brings us his debut mix-tape “The Rebirth of The Ken Doll” and lets us know that he is only being himself when he’s on the mic. Flash is ready to take on OHH with his unique swag and presentation. So get ready, set, go…!

I Wanna Rock (T.E.R.A. Mix) – How many people were on this track? The production was a problem.

Little Freak (Gay Mix) – You had delivery. The lyrics were just okay. Step closer to the mic or turn up the vocals.

Gucci Gucci – Gosh, this could have been okay if the production was better.

Uhra Combo – You need to turn the volume down on the track.

Goodbye (Hoodlove) – Turn the track up, delivery is so-so. I liked the track but the lyrics were lame.

Rainbow Reppin (feat. P.Swag) – The chorus was tired, this was just okay.

It’s My Ego (He Know) – This was good, probably the best song on the album.

Throw It In The Bag (Flash Mix) – You took Foxy’s swag and her lyrics and didn’t do it justice.

Subway (I Eat Fresh) – The song would have been better without you.

What Can I Say – The concept was good, the production was bad.

I’m Up In The Bank (Flash Mix) – The track is fine, lyrically as tired as the original.

Flash – The problem with this mix-tape is that it’s as fun as a real “Ken doll” he looks good with Barbie but alone he is just another toy. I think that you really want to be a rapper but I don’t get it with your music. You really need to step up your production game because it is horrible. Instead of a rebirth I think that you could have made this a funeral.

I give “Rebirth of The Ken Doll” 2 Stones because it was almost painful to listen to.

Every artist tries to identify themselves through their music, especially in homo-hop because no one wants to be the same or a "swagger jacker". On SilverBacc Gorilla...KnyMac lays down his own take on the rap scene with his bi/trade lyrics overflowing with masculinity. He calls himself "the pimp" and by the way that he switches styles on this mix-tape you can tell that he's doing it all over the world and I guess there's nothing really wrong with that?! 
 
Boys - LOL! WTF!
Da Introduction - Lyrically this is your best!
Little White Lies (ft. Lester Green & Humility's Hand) - I am almost tired of hearing this, but it's okay!
Gettin Lucy - This was funny (pecuilar or haha?)!
Boys, Boys, Boys - I liked it, lyrically it was weak!
Too Tight - the track was cool, but I don't get what your trying to say! BTW- you not that tight!
Dr.Kny-N-Mr.Macc - Overall this is not bad!
Quit Playin - Way too long. The lyrics and delivery were poor!
Reminise - Why does everyone think they can sing? It ruined an okay song!
Who Needs A B (ft. Tokenfella) - The production and the track was great!
What You Bring To The Table - LoL! It was cool!
To The Point (ft. Last Offence & Humility's Hand) - Like I said before, nice song!
 
KnyMac - This was an okay attempt at a first album but it really needs some work! The production on 75% of this mix-tape is horrible. There is no excuse when you can now find computers and lots of software that can help you out. It all starts with getting the right equipment for the job. also your delivery is tired man. You should listen to a lot of Nelly, Plies, and Jim Jones (people whose lyrics aren't the best but they can ride any beat and make it suit them). Lyrically you are not the best emcee in the world, but your not the worst either. You can step up your pen game. Overall the mix-tape was just okay! I liked the collaborations but I'm tired of them same old songs! You can do much better if you take this more seriously!!
 
I give this mix-tape 2.5 Stones because it needs work!!!