G-Side, Huntsville International Mixtape
- story Sam Hockley-Smith
After spending a couple days in Huntsville, Alabama, a couple years ago, we discovered that their music scene is even larger than we could have anticipated. As the artists began to get some shine, an entire secret rap history emerged, and we get the impression we’re only now scratching the surface of its scene. Huntsville International is the next move forward forG-Side, the Block Beataz and other assorted rappers making local names for themselves. The album showcases the rappers’ versatility, as well as shedding light on the Block Beataz’s ability to incorporate cheesed-out trance in a beat (see also: “Rollin“) without it seeming like an empty cash grab.
Download: G-Side,Huntsville International
Audio: G-Side, “Run Things” (Prod. by the Block Beataz)
- story THE FADER
About a year ago we went to Huntsville, Alabama to talk to the Paper Route Recordz crew, and since then they’ve been cranking out mixtapes and albums, and everyone and their mom (by which we actually mean Rich Boy and a couple other dudes) have jumped on the Mali Boi-produced “Rollin.” Mali Boi and C.P. have a Q+A up at Fairtilizer where they discuss Jah Cure, how they don’t listen to rap anymore and also how they are currently making beats as Block Beataz for what seems like every single resident of Huntsville. While you’re there listen to “Run Things,” which is from G-Side’s upcoming Starshipz & Rocketz and is produced by the duo.
Stream: G-Side, “Run Things”
