1Up – “Jokes On Me” (Mixtape Review)

1UP drops his newest mixtape “Jokes On Me” it starts with a comedic overtone about paths and reasoning. The album then drops into the 1st song “Change” beginning with a reflective track as 1Up sings the hook showing his emotional balance within his music. The production brings you right into the atmosphere and better helps you visualize the song.

1Up is growing as an artist and I can see his delivery tightening up for the next mixtape, great concept, and will of creation. The tape continues as 1Up digs into his pain and comes out with the track “Exhale”, the production is right on point, very eerie dark feel mixed with an insightful touch. “Do What I Wants to” is a freedom track restating his life is his to live and no one can show him how to discover his purpose. This is how artists have to feel in order to create their best work.

1Up keeps this train rolling as “Three Sixty Five” is a testament to his dedication to his royal highness. The movie rant is a great touch to the album, it shows off the artist’s personality and very unique stances. This can very well be a returning segment to 1Up’s future albums, I’ve never seen this before within a musical composition. HIPHOP has always been about originality and concepts and I can see 1Up growing into a top tier artist when he finds that right pocket.

“Chasing Dreams” again comes in with some amazing production that carries throughout the song effortlessly and the magical hook seals the deal, this is by far my favorite song on the album.The second half of the album heats up as “Burn Bridges” catches my attention, the sound is very precise and mellow. I would like to see a very out of this world visual for this one. As the album concludes 13 tracks I rate this album a 6.9 and Highlight of the compilation was the unique concept and “Chasing Dreams” Follow 1Up on all social media accounts @1upwhatup IG FB and Twitter

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