Stat Quo Dominates “2010” (Mixtape Listen & Download)

Considering we've been waiting on both their albums since the Civil War wrapped up, it's fitting that the ATL's latest hypemaker Stat Quo says his new mixtape "2010" is inspired by Dr. Dre (although frankly besides the title it's hard to hear Dre's influence on "2010"). In a city overflowing with talented rappers it takes a lot to be considered of the best and brightest, and Stat's earned such lofty praise.

(Warning: If you don't want to read me ranting skip down to the tracklist/download links/tracks.) Like everything in life, timing matters. So why rappers would choose to release a project on Friday afternoon, when most people, including the media, have left work is beyond me. There's a reason all albums drop on Tuesdays - it ensures the project gets at least a full week of coverage instead of being forgotten/buried over the weekend. I'm sure Stat has his reasons, so this is more of a heads-up to other rappers: I know it might sound cool to drop a project on Friday/Christmas/New Year's Eve, but I guarantee it will get half the attention it would otherwise.

Don't want to end on a low note. My random complaining aside, this is a dope project that deserves a listen, and I highly recommend you keep an ear out for Stat's long-long-awaited "Statlanta" album, finally set to drop on June 22...hopefully.

Download links and mixtape preview are underneath the tracklist
1. Bingo Freestyle
2. J Newt Speaks Again
3. Jungle (Produced by Illtone)
4. Lauryn Hill feat. Stat Quo - The Hustle
5. Lemon Freestyle
6. More Explosive (Produced by Lyr1Kz)
7. Open Book (Produced by Lyr1Kz)
8. Peace (Produced by Lyr1Kz)
9. Ridin’ (Produced by Focus)
10. Right (Produced by Tone Beatz)
11. Say Somthin Freestyle
12. Story (Produced by Punch)
13. Text Me A Pic (feat. Stat Quo)
14. Venus vs. Mars Freestyle
15. Whats Up (Produced by Ty Cutta)

Download "2010" via MediaFire
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Is Stat really one of the ATL's finest? Yes. Don't believe me? Just check out two of the mixtape's standouts, "The Hustle" ft. Lauryn Hill and "Ridin".