Roc Nation boasts a lot of talent, a pool of MCs and producers that knows the hip-hop of the past as much as rap today. In addition, they recognize the relationship between streetwear and the genre, and how special it is to celebrate its 50th birthday this week. Moreover, the label just partnered with PUMA to put together the Humble Soles mixtape hosted by the legendary DJ Clue. Of course, with that explanation, it's no surprise that there's a whole slew of collaborators here and a lot of glossy, inspired, and sonically powerful tracks.
Furthermore, to go through some of these Roc Nation stars, rappers like Rapsody, Vic Mensa, Reuben Vincent, Kalan.FrFr, and RJAE pop up on this tracklist. In addition, there's Reuben Vincent, Tay Keith, Huey V, HDBeenDope, Tish Hayman, KenTheMan, Zacari, Guapdad 4000, and many more. Not only that, but everyone here shares some potent moments of chemistry throughout the mixtape, as well as plenty of variety. Some sounds are more old-school, whereas other tracks contain contemporary timbres, but every rapper and producer here seems to tap into inspirational and triumphant pallets.
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"I couldn’t be prouder of the artists that have come together for this project," executive producer Emory Jones remarked in a press release. “Our lineup is made up of leaders shaping the future’s sound. They’re the most innovative and unique of the game so far- all while remaining humble and hardworking at the same time. This tape is to honor the best-in-class of the genre and I can wholeheartedly say we’ve achieved just that." If you haven't heard Humble Soles yet, find it on your preferred streaming service and check out the tracklist below. Also, check back in with HNHH for the latest on Roc Nation, hip-hop history, and more great music each week.
Tracklist
1. Intro (with Reuben Vincent, RJAE & Huey V)
2. Takeover (with RJAE, Johnny Cocoa & Reuben Vincent)
3. Chess Not Checkers (with Huey V & Tish Hyman)
4. Tale Of 2 Legends (with Tyre Hakim & RJAE)
5. Vic Chops Soul (with Vic Mensa)
6. Cypher (with Tay Keith, RJAE, Reuben Vincent, Huey V, Tyre Hakim & HDBeenDope)
7. Wild West (with Tyre Hakim, Huey V & Shawn Smith)
8. Derek Jeter (with RJAE & Huey V)
9. Outsiders (with Reuben Vincent, Guapdad 4000 & RJAE)
10. Stuck In LA (with KayCyy, Reuben Vincent, Guapdad 4000 & Ambré)
11. Clockwork (with Tyre Hakim, Rapsody & Tish Hayman)
12. Selling Lies (with Zacari, Reuben Vincent & RJAE)
13. Love Is A Mixtape (with Kalan.FrFr, HDBeenDope & Reuben Vincent)
14. Love Answers All - Bonus (with Rapsody & KenTheMan)