Jae Millz is probably most notably known for destroying a rapper from Diddy's ill fated Da Band on MTV in 2003. If you remember that, then you should recall Diddy hailing Millz as "the hardest rapper in New York". While I can't necessarily agree with Diddy's sentiments, I will say Jae Millz is a quintessential Harlem, New York rapper. Being a rapper from Harlem means there are only going to be a few topics heard on a project. You're going to hear songs about the hood, smoking weed, sexing and leaving girls, guns, and the title of the mixtape, dead presidents. That's exactly what Jae millz serves up.
Jae's mixtape is really hit or miss. There isn't an even balance of anything. The raps are either creative and tight or tired and cliche. The same goes for the production. However, it's cool to hear the man's effort and conviction. Jae commits to every word he spits, which is evident on many of the tracks, including the throwaway, "Leggoo". Skits from the actual movie give the mixtape an overcrowded feel. They don't add anything to the music. They're just there taking up space, too much space.
As a whole, this isn't worth a download. On the other hand, 'Dead Presidents' is worth a listen, if only to find out the names of the singles you want to download. Jae Millz has been grinding for success for a long time now. He has the ingredients to be a world famous star. But his latest mixtape isn't indicative of that. Hopefully, Jae Millz comes harder on the next one.
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