Hip-Hop Albums of the Year

18 November, 2019

Raekwon — Unexpected Victory [mixtape]


After an overwhelming mixtape run that ended in 2010, Chef Raekwon returns to releasing material for the underground circuit with this 17-track, 52-minute release. Some guests stand out, such as Mobb Deep, CL Smooth, Sauce Money, Fred the Godson, Busta Rhymes, Vado, Capone-n-Noreaga and Styles P, nevertheless the tape functions more as a showcase for some Lex Diamonds affiliated artists, including JD Era, Ceazar-N-Reason, Altrina Renee, Tommy Nova, Mean Doe Green, as well as Camoflauge, LEP Bogus Boys, Dion Primo and Big B. Method Man did something similar a few years later with his "Meth Lab", while everyone was waiting for the new LP. Overall, it's decent, most of the tracks are affordable and with ok production, however, the sound quality isn't great and there's nothing memorable here, it all falls a bit flat, even the joint with Mobb Deep isn't as iconic as it promises to be. Not recommended.

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