There are a shitload of free mixtapes out there on the Internet these days. Some are woeful and others shine and are strong enough to be released as a standalone album. I'm happy to say that Chiddy Bang's "The Swelly Express" is one of the mixtapes that falls into the latter category. "The Swelly Express" is a tight mixtape that flows well from the start to end, with well thought out skits that actually have some relevance to the album rather than just including random skits for skits sake. I was also very impressed with the intelligence of the rhymes portrayed throughout the album which was highlighted without a single fuck or motherfucker over eighteen tracks. A quality mixtape you could play at your family Christmas gathering without offending your Nana.
The production style is a tad futuristic but also represents that early 90's east coast sound which can be expected as the group hails from Philadelphia. Speaking of Philadelphia, The Roots front man Black Thought makes an appearance on one of the standout tracks “Slow Down”. Unlike other mixtapes this is the only major outside influence on the tape. If you enjoy your hip hop without the diamonds, guns and bullshit this mixtape is for you.
Download here or check out some tracks from the album below.
Enjoy
Average Music Fan
Chiddy Bang - Get up in the Morning (love the sample for the hook on this one)
Chiddy Bang - Never (love the line "and I've got more gigs than an apple store")
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