There are constantly new artists emerging from the Coast, some who talk a lot but ain’t really saying nothing, and then those who move in silence while letting the music do the talking. One of the latter ones happens to be Slo-Mo. Ever since the 808 rapper released his first solo project "The One Man Gang" in 2005 (featuring one of the best underground joints "Throw Down"), he has been featured on Dubcnn numerous times (after receiving his first coverage on Westcoast2k.net).
Having followed his music pretty closely, I can safely say that Slo-Mo is definitely doing it the right way while bringing the realness to the table. Slo has just released his new mixtape entitled "Move In Silence" and it was mixed by the Bay Area Mix Tape Kings The Demolition Men. The inspiration behind the title is basically his opinion on the current state of Hip Hop. As mentioned, there is too much flash and fireworks going on but no truth and no substance coming out of the music. So in summary, moving in silence is the way Slo-Mo rolls, without any bragging or fake threats.
The overall feel of the album is very pleasing, if you’re a fan of that good ole boom bap combined with some West Coast slaps you need to check this out. As for the song selection and features, Slo-Mo offers 25 songs on the mixtape with a couple familiar tracks which we premiered on this site a while ago, like "Put U On It" featuring Mistah F.A.B., or the amazing cut "Trippin On It". Production comes from Keelay of the Sole Vibe, Slapp Symphony, Veterano, and Illmind (who has a bright future ahead of him).
For more information or to order a copy of "Move In Silence", hit up Slo-Mo’s MySpace page.
Below is a tracklist and a couple tracks for preview:
01. Intro / XXL prod. by Slo-Mo
02. Dedicate 808 feat. Wun
03. Plan B feat. Fortilive (Mush Mouf, Slo-Mo, and Illmind) prod. by Illmind
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05. Left Cyde Story prod. by Slo-Mo
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07. Slapmatic Freestyle
08. Br8ke Code prod. by Slapp Symphony
09. Three Tearz
10. U.C.E.
11. Bull Shit
12. W.W.H. feat. Completion
13. Shoot Em Up feat. Mario Dones & AV prod. by Zaire
14. Way 2 G feat. Prophit prod. by Keelay
15. Be A Man prod. by Slo-Mo
16. Heart Of A Soldier prod. by Slapp Symphony
17. On One
18. Put U On It feat. Mistah F.A.B.
19. Catch Wrek prod. by Slapp Symphony
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21. Down for the cause
22. Some People Say feat. Fortilive prod. by Illmind
23. Slo v.s. Luda
24. So Sorry prod. by Keelay
25. Big O
