XV - 30 Minute Layover

XV - 30 Minute Layover

A second chance is something that few rappers can or should be afforded. After what seemed like a techno-laced snore in 'Everybody's Nobody,' I was reluctant to give the man another listen. Then, after listening to 'Warmup Freestyle' off XV's new mixtape '30 Minute Layover,' I couldn't not give him that second chance. XV seems to have upped the ante since his last offering, experimenting more with his wordplay and making wiser decisions with his beat selection. Vizzy seems hungry on the mixtape, his delivery is clear and straightforward, and his metaphors are masterful. I would go so far as to say he's one of the top 3 in this year's XXL Freshman 10, the other two being Wiz & J. Cole. Ironically, he says 'nigga what's a freshman list?' on one of the tracks. If that means he's doing it for the love and art instead of the accolades, then I can't help but be a fan. I'm definitely on the lookout for 'The Kid With the Green Backpack'. Check the download, tracklist/back cover, #dopetracks, loosies and videos...



#dopetracks:
Warmup Freestyle
Top of the World
Nothing on You
X.plosi.V.e
This Plane

Loosies:
XV – Lift the Game
XV – Warmup Freestyle
XV – Me, You (rmx) f. Freddie Gibbs & Shawn Chrystopher

Videos: