Benz and a Backpack

The 330′s finest dropped his highly anticipated mixtape Savage Journey to the American Dream. As I’ve said before,  I was a little skeptical when I found out Stalley signed to Maybach Music Group. His feature on the Rich Forever mixtape helped clear things up, but he still has a lot to prove.Rick Ross is a major league player and I’m anxious to see if Stalley can make the jump to the big-leagues without losing his ism. I don’t think he would compromise his principles unless he felt like it was for the best, so I’m coming into it with an open mind. It’s produced almost exclusively by Block Beataz, and if you heard that track they did with G-side I posted a few weeks back, you’ll realize that these dudes mean business. I’ll give the full scoop when I get a chance!

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At this point Stalley is a household name, and if you’ve been rocking with us for more than a few months you know Falside and Apollo The Great are two of our favorite artists out now. All three share some striking similarities: they’re young but their demeanors and music reflect a level of maturity and awareness that most artists take years to develop. “Stay Charged” is a bonafide gem. Falside crafts a punchy, horn-centric track with deep kicks and snapping snares, perfect for both Stalley’s thoughtfulness and Apollo’s venom. The track is off Leedz X DJBooth’s upcoming mixtape The Write Off Vol. 3 dropping December 19th.

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I am one of Stalley‘s biggest fans. For one thing, the dude appreciates a clean sound. Further, his honest lyricism and raw flow consistently make up for his lack of commercial appeal. While some in today’s rap race chase exorbitant wealth, Stalley represents an interesting new wave of hip-hop artists. Artist’s who rap to make a living. This isn’t to say they’re lazy. Stalley does his job and he does it well. I mean that he’s happy with some stainless steel appliances and a nice flat screen. The man doesn’t need dinosaur eggs (see: Chappelle Show skit) or to have a waterfall in his crib to enjoy himself.

One thing that really stood out to me in “Go On” was the American flag draped across his wall. The guy appreciates the opportunities his country has afforded him and as far I’m concerned he’s living the American Dream. He’s sitting comfortably and doing what he loves. For that I salute him.

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“We ain’t sending beats, we ain’t emailing beats. That’s how we gon start at least, but when it’s time to go in I’m coming to your spot.”

Earlier this year The Alchemist was on the boards for Rick Ross and Meek Mill’s single “Perfectionists,” a staple around these parts for a little while after it dropped. If that track is any indication of what a Ross X Alchemist collaboration will be like, we have a lot to look forward to.
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The buzz surrounding Massillon, Ohio’s own Stalley is enormous right now. In the wake of a wholly positive response to Lincoln Way Nights, his most recent (and still free!) mixtape, Stalley made another round of headlines earlier this week when he purportedly signed to Rick Ross’ Mayback Music Group. The rumor was all but confirmed two days ago when Ricky appeared on the remix of the title track off Stalley’s Lincoln Way Nights.

If it is what it seems, Stalley adds breadth to MMG’s roster, bringing substantial lyrical depth and a notable dedication to speaking the truth through his music (ironic, isn’t it?). No matter how you look at it, Stalley is comfortably situated in a powerful position. With a show coming up in Providence on May 7th at Industry (formerly Jerky’s), Clutch and I caught up with Stalley to talk firsthand about Creative Control splitting from DD172, keen advice for aspiring beard growers, and the possibility of collaborating with Bruce Springsteen. Hit the skip for the full interview plus a download for the remix to “Lincoln Way Nights.”

Stalley ft. Rick Ross – Lincoln Way Nights (Remix) by BenzAndABackpack6

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