The Real Is Back
The Real Is Back is the tenth mixtape by American rapper Jeezy, It was released on May 28, 2011.[1] The Mixtape features guest appearances from 211, Slick Pulla, Scrilla, Fabolous, Yo Gotti, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Boo, Freddie Gibbs, and Alley Boy. "Ballin'" featuring Lil Wayne debuted and peaked at #57 on the Billboard Hot 100 and would eventually be included as a track on the deluxe edition of Jeezy's fourth studio album Thug Motivation 103: Hustlerz Ambition. Since the mixtape's release, it has been downloaded over 100k times on DatPiff, certifying the mixtape gold.
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| Mixtape by | ||||
| Released | May 28, 2011 | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 60:12 | |||
| Label | Corporate Thugz | |||
| Producer | Lil Lody, Shawty Redd, D. Rich, Lex Luger, Drumma Boy, Midnight Black, DJ Squeeky, Metro Boomin, Supa Ced | |||
| Compiler | DJ Drama | |||
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Reception
Critical response
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| XXL |   |
Ralph Bristout of XXL said "Things kicks off on the blazing opener, “The Real Is Back,” where Jeezy vents about the game while keeping it one hundred throughout: “Man, these niggas lying all on tracks, all on wax/ We don’t wanna hear you’re imaginations, just state facts.” Later, Da Snowman continues to live up to expectations on this Gangsta Grillz installment, offering a blanket of anthemic bangers (“Win,” “Count It Up”) and woofer-busting 808s (“Ballin,” “How U Want It”). On cuts like the Lex Luger produced ”All The Money” and the head-nodding “Snow Go,” the Def Jam signee is in fine form as he seeks to recapture his audience with his signature flow and trap talk. A highlight is on the previously leaked Freddie Gibbs-assisted “Run DMC,” where the two CTE reppers share a fluid chemistry. Former XXL Freshman Gangsta Gibbs solidifies his gangsta, spitting sordid lines like, “.357 to the tooth, bitch, I hope you picked up a dental plan”. A somewhat expected drawback to the release is that it at some points gets clichéd and stale in its content (“I Ball, I Stunt,” “Four”). With the heavy use of strong basslines and equalized beat drums, some tracks also begin to sound the same, dangerously blending into one another. Despite this, altogether Young Jeezy & DJ Drama’s The Real Is Back is a strong offering that’s sure to hold fans over until TM103 wakes out of limbo."[2]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Real Is Back" | Lil Lody | 4:37 |
| 2. | "How U Want It" | Lil Lody | 4:36 |
| 3. | "Drama and Jeezy Speaks" | 0:46 | |
| 4. | "Win" | Shawty Redd, D. Rich | 3:37 |
| 5. | "All the Money" (featuring 211) | Lex Luger | 3:17 |
| 6. | "Snow Go" (featuring Slick Pulla) | Lil Lody | 3:04 |
| 7. | "Broads" (featuring Scrilla & Slick Pulla) | Lil Lody | 4:06 |
| 8. | "Flexin" (featuring Fabolous & Yo Gotti) | Drumma Boy | 4:52 |
| 9. | "Ballin'" (featuring Lil Wayne) | Lil Lody | 4:56 |
| 10. | "Rollin" (featuring Fabolous) | Lil Lody | 3:09 |
| 11. | "Slow Grind" | Midnight Black | 2:43 |
| 12. | "Hoodstar" (featuring Slick Pulla) | DJ Squeeky | 3:12 |
| 13. | "Count It Up" (featuring 2 Chainz) | Midnight Black | 4:20 |
| 14. | "Talk About It" (featuring Boo & Scrilla) | Lil Lody | 4:20 |
| 15. | "Run DMC" (featuring Freddie Gibbs) | Lil Lody | 3:59 |
| 16. | "Count It on the Floor" | Lil Lody | 4:12 |
| 17. | "Four" (featuring Alley Boy) | Metro Boomin | 3:15 |
| 18. | "I Ball I Stunt" (featuring Scrilla) | SuperCed | 4:40 |
| 19. | "Drama and Jeezy Speaks 2" | 0:34 | |
| 20. | "Do It for You" (featuring Freddie Gibbs) | Lil Lody | 4:50 |
References
- "New Mixtape: Young Jeezy x DJ Drama The Real Is Back". November 12, 2012. Retrieved May 28, 2011.
- Bristout, Ralph (November 4, 2012). "Young Jeezy & DJ Drama, The Real Is Back". XXL. Retrieved June 1, 2012.