Alley Boy is that street cat that many rappers think they are, but truly are not. Alley and his Duct Tape Entertainment crew have been making noise for their music and their “street issues”. Not one for holding his tongue or resisting his urges, Alley Boy expresses himself. The end result will either be positive or negative. With Nigganati, you get a mixture of what truly makes him click.

The mixtape starts off with the “Intro”, a song that truly gives some introspection to the revolutionary ability that he has. He has an understanding of what contributes to hood madness. Yet, he doesn’t always deter himself from it, as seen on “I Say”. “Dry” comments on things that can be “dry” in the hood, while “Cops On The Block” bounces with its despising of the constables. “Guilty” and “Loyal” goes in about loyalty, being real, and the lack thereof. So, it is safe to say that this is a street oriented mixtape to the fullest.

If the listener is expecting there to be rest from hood music, then they need to give that idea up. “My City” makes sure he sets claim to his city of Atlanta. “I Want In” gives a reminder to some more famous luminaries of ATL who is running things. “What’s Going On” is all about being at war. Be forewarned: this is all about street life.

Yet, Alley Boy can find a way to either reflect or be thankful. “Up Here” gets into Alley’s rise to the top from his troubling past. Within this song, he tends to “look down” on people because he knew he had to reach certain heights to “spread his wings”. Another song that goes in is “Chasing The Light”. Commercially able with a hint of edginess, Alley Boy relates to different stories of people chasing the limelight of being bigger than they are. In turn, Alley Boy can break down certain meaningful situations into song form.

So, what can be said about this mixtape? Well, for one thing, it is a street record. However, there are some hints of understanding, crew respect, and remorse. Alley Boy has the makings of doing some big things with his music. He could even evolve into something bigger than he would ever expect. Right now though, he’s going to feed the streets. Nigganati is that street mixtape for the ones that are still on the block.

 

 

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Article written by STACKS Magazine contributing writer, Mark A. Harris.

One Response

  1. Marlow Caine

    He be snapping and seem authenic, reason he probably won’t blow is ain’t commercial enough.