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DJ Smallz
Top 10 Fear Factor Mixtapes
DJ Smallz, the man who brought
you the Southern Smoke phenomenon,
unleashed a fury of new
exclusives in 2008 via his Fear
Factor series. Here he gives us
his list of the best Fear Factor
mixtapes and why they’re considered
classic material.
1. Yo Gotti - Cocaine Muzik (Memphis, TN)
Yo Gotti made it clear in ‘08 that the streets
are his. This tape expanded Yo Gotti’s markets
outside of Memphis and helped create a new
movement in the streets reminiscent of Jeezy’s
“Trap or Die” campaign – from the wrapped
trucks to the Cocaine Muzik tees, Yo Gotti went
in. And his new deal with J Records/Jive solidified
his crazy grind in the streets. Look for Yo
Gotti to break out in ‘09.
2. TMI Boyz - Patiently Waiting (Galveston, TX)
The TMI Boyz created a huge independent
following and buzz in Texas via their Grindin’
for a Purpose series which I helped brand with
them. Look for them to take over Texas and
beyond in ‘09.
3. Jackie Chain - Fear the Future (Huntsville, AL)
This tape was a testament to Jackie Chain’s
incredible grind in ‘08 in which he inked a deal
with Universal Republic and won an OZONE
Patiently Waiting award. Fear Jackie Chain in ‘09.
4. Snook - Let’s Smoke (Columbia, SC)
Snook solidified the streets outside of SC with
this tape, later joining the Southern Smoke
College Tour and winning an OZONE Patiently
Waiting award. Snook will be makin’ some
major noise in ‘09.
5. King James - In da Building Vol. 2 (Jonesboro,
AK)
I first heard of King James when I did a show
up in Nebraska two years ago. After I heard
a few records, I was sold. King James is a
diamond in the rough, and a contender for the
streets in ‘09.
6. Modesty XO - Hustler Music (Birmingham,
AL)
Alabama has a lot of talented artists in the
streets right now, but Modesty XO is ahead of
the pack.
7. Q6 - The 6th Sense (Crosstown, FL)
If you haven’t heard of Q6 before, get to know
him – his music will surprise your ears. His
catchy hooks and street stories are unique and
he’s going for the crown in ‘09.
8. Kinfolk Thugs - We Here (Memphis, TN)
The buzz for these two cats is brewing. They
got Drumma Boy production behind them and
a fresh new deal with Rap-A-Lot Records.
9. Ruin - The Southside Superstar (Richmond,
VA)
Females in the Hip Hop industry are a dying
breed, who better to resuscitate this endangered
species then Ruin She got the streets of
VA, look out for her too in ‘09.
10. Kae State & Scoope - Penitentiary Chances
(Lexington, KY)
It’s hard to find quality street music in Kentucky,
so when I stumbled upon Kae State and
Scoope, it was a blessing in disguise. Look out
for these boys to make Kentucky sizzle this year.
As told to Ms. Rivercity
// OZONE MAG