If there is one thing I can tell you all about this mixtape, it is that these guys are in fact “making waves.” If you haven’t heard about Hoodie Allen, then it is about time you do…
Bio:
It’s 2:00 AM on a Monday morning and the boys of Hoodie Allen find themselves on the last Bolt Bus out of NYC. A weekend full of studio recording, meetings and networking is brought to a screeching halt with the reality that they both have a 9 AM Economics lecture the following morning. This has becoming the weekly routine for the hip-hop/pop duo as they balance their goal of making it big in music while finishing up their job as full time college students. It’s a welcomed challenge that has taught the group firsthand the power of a college network and grassroots marketing in building a fan base. A diverse set of influences ranging from Outkast to Hall and Oates, Hoodie Allen recently released their first full-length mixtape, entitled “Making Waves” which recieved 4000 downloads in the first 24-hour period–an impressive feat for some “unsigned, self-managed, college kids”. Hoodie Allen plans to continue spreading their catchy boom-bap hip hop stylings with shows across the country.
The kids out of UPenn know what’s up, there is truly no question there! They have this sort of new sound that is unique and something that I personally love listening to. If you have listened to Chiddy Bang (a featured group on the site), they remind me a bit of them, but with their own unique style and flow. The lyrics that they spit are straight fire, and they really know how to get their messages across, and don’t even get me started on the beats… Unlike a lot of new up and coming musicians, Hoodie Allen knows what’s up and they have the goods when it comes to beats. If you are into beats and sick lyrical flow, then the boys (Steve and Samuel) are someone you need to check out. Below, we will break it down track by track and give you our opinions on it. As you know, we will keep it real, give you our thoughts, and give you the grade on the tape. I am just going to warn you all, this is a must have tape, and something every Hip-Hop head should check out!
Hoodie Allen – Making Waves Track Listing Review:
Don’t Look Down:
Sick beat, has that lyrical flow that you don’t really see out of a lot of the up and comers. Sorta just a song to bump in the car, I’d definitely have this blasting in my car on the way to work or to school.
Chasing My Dream:
I’m all about chasing dreams, and Hoodie brings it hard on this one! Just an ambitious track, something that I would love to just blast when I’m in my zone, if ya feel me.
Turn The City:
Wow, where did this track come from!? This is some electronic beat stuff that I have been blasting out of the computer speakers for the past couple of days. This is Hoodie on their futuristic ish, if ya catch my drift!
Making Waves:
Arguably my favorite track on the tape, sick nasty beat along with some lyrics that straight up go hard. This is a song I’d give a listen to at almost any hour of the day. These guys know what’s up, and this track proves it!
Figure It Out:
Crazy how my two favorite tracks off the tape are one right after the other, but this one features some nasty beatage along with some crazy lyrical schemes. I really like this joint, expect this and “Making Waves” to probably appear on a TGLR playlist coming real soon.
Day Dreamin’:
There are same beats that just blow my mind, and this is definitely classified as one of them. I don’t think I have ever heard such a sick nasty beat, and the drums blend in perfectly with the lyrics that they are pounding out. Dope song, highly suggest spreading it around and showing your friends, this one’s a banger!
Friend Zone:
Woo, there we go! Everyone has been there, I am almost positive about that… Haha, anyway, this track goes hard, and they keep it real on their views on the “Friend Zone”.
Eddie Haskell:
Kind of a sick beat, I like the instruments that have been incorporated with the track and it really makes the song flow around. “I be doin’ it… I be rockin’!” Words to live your life by!
Passing Me By in 09′ (Feat. Illustrate):
Man, they kick it old school on this beat, definitely loved this track. I got love for old rap/hip-hop, so this joint was something that I’ve been rocking for a while now.
Look Up:
The last track, so sad that the tape is over… I dig this one, not my favorite joint off the tape, but something to rock with, kind of leave me hopeful that I will be getting some more Hoodie in my system real soon! The beat grinds hard, and the lyrical flow is pretty sick, a solid way to end the tape!
So to sum it up, this is a great tape. I give it an A-, something that all Hip-Hop fans out there should be rockin’ in their iTunes and iPods. Trust me, Hoodie will be taking over the industry soon, just been on the lookout for when they start making even bigger waves (no pun intended) in the industry and on the internet! If you like the tape, or don’t, leave a comment, show some love to Hoodie, and share the music. Download the tape below, give us some feedback, and share Hoodie Allen with the world!!!
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