Hip-Hop Albums of the Year

14 March, 2023

D.J. Paul & Juicy "J" — Vol. 1: Da Beginning [mixtape]


Consisting of fifteen songs and about an hour of listening, I come to say that this tape isn't essential even for completists. It's different from the second volume and it's primordial: instrumental tape with single lines in loop that pervade the rhythms and rare rap verses by the duo. DJ Paul & Juicy J's production is minimal and the sound quality is low, it turns out a pretty rough, dirty, poor tape. Monotony rules this cassette, unlike most of DJ Paul's work, these musical carpets are forgettable. Yes, "North Memphis Area" is still a classic, but it sounds worse than usual due to weak quality. Not recommended, move on. 5/10.

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