Curren$y is definitely one of the more underrated emcees in the game, with a brand of subtle, weed-laced, smart hip-hop that fails to be outdone or even emulated by the sea of rappers today. Alchemist has a reputation as one of the better beatsmiths in hip-hop, frequently making use of flawless looped samples and working closely with groups such as Dilated Peoples and Mobb Deep. These two combine their talents on this tape, and though it's a little on the short side, there's some great material here. The production feels old-school and hazy, with frequent samples coming in from old movies, and Spitta does a standup job even in the small amount of time he's working with per track. The guest spots are all pretty good, with an especially satisfying verse coming in from Weezy. All of the tracks are pretty quick to set their ideas in motion, but some are over before they get rolling at a good pace. Fortunately, this doesn't hinder the tape that much, because it's got great replay value as a result. So, if you've got a half-hour on your hands and love chilled, reflective hip-hop, The Carrollton Heist is one you should pick up.
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