Phonkp & Fred Blaze – Gang Tapes

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Gang Tapes, released on November 11, 2017, by Kreative Konscience Music, is a collaboration project between Compton-based rappers Phonkp and Fred Blaze. This 22-track mixtape is packed with powerful verses, intricate storytelling, and a wide range of featured artists, making it a standout work in the Compton hip-hop scene.

The mixtape starts with an “Intro” featuring Geekidd, EB, and Johntee2100, setting the stage for the gritty, raw sound that characterizes the entire project. “Yesterday,” featuring Self Provoked, delves into reflective lyricism and personal experiences, while “Shootas,” featuring Yacck, showcases a more aggressive, hard-hitting sound.

“Blindfold” and “Ain’t No Tellin’,” featuring Fred Blaze, continue the mixtape’s exploration of life in Compton, touching on themes of loyalty, survival, and ambition. “Count Up” and “Stay Strapped” demonstrate the rappers’ prowess in storytelling and wordplay, while “Flexed Up” offers a more braggadocious tone.

Tracks like “Frontline,” featuring Stonahfromthetown, and “Say Dat,” featuring Trapstarhated, add further depth and dimension to the mixtape, thanks to the diverse range of featured artists. “Town,” featuring Compton Menace, and “The Way I Am,” featuring F.T. Hop Out and Mhg Braze, delve into the struggles and aspirations of life in Compton.

The mixtape continues to explore various aspects of life in the streets with tracks like “Paperwork,” “Politik’n,” featuring Tyson Crookmind, and “Jumpin’ Out,” featuring G5yvelikethis. “Money Man” and “Bompton To The Juice (Hoobangin’ Challenge),” featuring Mosaicc, showcase the rappers’ dedication to their craft and community.

The mixtape concludes with powerful tracks like “That’s Out,” featuring Bad Seed and Mhg Braze, “S.S.O.C.,” featuring Mhg Braze and F.T. Hop Out, “Errbody,” “Sandbox,” featuring Mhg Braze, and “Right Now,” featuring Marty Blaze. Gang Tapes is a must-listen project for fans of authentic, hard-hitting hip-hop.