The best way to discover new artists is to check out mixtapes presented by DJs/tastemakers who carefully select the cream of the crop to include in their projects. Mick Boogie does just that. Represent The Stripes, presented by Mick Boogie and HYPETRAK, features a great selection of new artists and at the damn same time captures the “patriotism of the Olympics going on next month.” I took that quote from the larger quote below.
What do YOU represent? Mick Boogie was so impressed with the upcoming adidas #represent campaign that he decided to make a mixtape paying homage to it: “Represent The Stripes.” And he brought along his good friends at HYPETRAK to make it even better! The project ties in the ideals of the adidas campaign with the patriotism of the Olympics going on next month… hence the double entendre of “Represent The Stripes.” More of an exclusive, awesome compilation than a mixtape, this project features a who’s who of dope new rappers and some legends as well! Check it out NOW exclusively at HYPETRAK.
You know the drill. Tracklist (I bolded some of my faves), stream and download after the jump.
Represent The Stripes Tracklist
01. OnCue – Represent (produced by Chi Duly)
02. Rapper Big Pooh – Where I Am (produced by Mell,D)
03. Action Bronson – Midget Cough (Prod Party Supplies)
04. Mike Jaggerr & STS – Jokes
05. Kids These Days – I Don’t Know
06. King Louie – Sneak Disser
07. Kirk Knight & Pro Era – Dreams
08. IAMSU! & Jay Ant – Broccoli With The Cheese
09. Troy Ave – I Know Why You Mad
10. Rilgood – NY Times
11. Slum Village – Whatchu Want
12. Chip Tha Ripper – Keep It So Real
13. Vince Staples & Michael Uzowuru – Lord
14. Boldy James – One Of One
15. Thurz feat. Rocki Evans, Rich Kidd – Keep The Faith
16. Fly Union – Come Up
17. SUBMiT – Turbulence
18. Iman Shumpert – My Adidas
I should have just bolded everything.
Download: Mick Boogie & HYPETRAK – Represent The Stripes (Mixtape)