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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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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