Mix
tape Review: Passport to Success 2 By: Euro Flo
Passport
to Success 2 by Euro Flo is a mix tape by rap recording artist Euro Flo. The
young Brooklynite has put together a project that has a group of cohesive
upbeat tracks that will grab the attention of listeners in the underground
community. Euro Flo has a knack for putting together solid tracks that consists
of trap beats and up tempo club bangers.
The intro track titled Panoramic Dreams is a dizzying track that consists of a dark trap beat produced by Digital Beatz. Tayo the featured artist adds to the track by singing a syrupy catchy hook and chorus that is seamlessly made for club scenes. Euroflo holds his end of the bargain by rapping about his pursuit to greatness. Euro Flo keeps the same formula for the next mix tape track which is the sequel to passport to success 1. The next track titled Deebo is a braggadocio track about his chain being compared to the film Friday’s character Deebo. This is another catchy chorus and beat produced by Beat Majors. The third track of the album Euro Flo digs a little deeper and raps about the hardships of love and relationships. As the song progresses he talks about the struggles of a young rapper trying to make it in the game, and the temptations that come with it. On this standout track Euroflo spits ‘’Sometimes I wonder does God really see us, betrayal a lone act testified to believe us.” This is one of the few times that Euro Flo steps outside of the box and talks to listeners about his beliefs, hardships and pains. Round Of Applause is one of the brighter highlights of this mix tape’s list of tracks.
As the mix tape progresses Euro Flo goes back to his calling card which is trap beats, and club cuts. Cosmopolitan is a hard hitting triumphant track that showcases Euro Flo’s ability to rap over lavish trap beats. He’s clearly in his comfort zone as he raps ‘’I’m a born star top back foreign car rolling with a red bone something like a porn star.’’ His tongue twisting rhymes shine best on Cosmopolitan. The following track titled So Gutta is a sophisticated laid back beat reminiscent of a Dj Premier produced track. This track is produced by C.J. beatz. The featured artist on this track E.Z. steals the spotlight on this song with his charming lines as he spits ‘’You little ni**as couldn’t afford my farts Yves Saint Laurent to Avant-Gardes.” Both artists take turns weaving in and out of the relaxed beat.
The latter part of the album consists of some promising tracks. The ode to beautiful females in High Heels is a sped up soul Marvin Gaye sample that has a versatile sound. It is versatile because of Marvin Gaye’s legendary soulful voice on the hook. It can also be played at parties because of the up beat drums behind the sample. The piling up of hooks upon sound effects upon melodic twist, give this track a groovy feel that never stops throughout the duration of the cut. While listening to this song you can imagine young females everywhere signing this hook ‘’High Heels high hopes she got on her new freakum dress” while getting ready to enjoy the nights festivities. The outro ends the sequel mix tape in a very positive progressive way. This track is titled Passport to Success is a heartfelt track in which he paints his ideas of being a Brooklyn born rapper into a vibrant picture. Euro Flo raps about the death of one of his closest friends, and how it motivates him to keep working hard until he accomplishes his goals. You can’t help but wonder why Euro Flo doesn’t use more insightful and discerning lyrics more often. He even talks to his mother and tells her not to worry about him being hurt in the streets, ‘’I told my mother im good I shed my tear for the loss im surrounded by kings feeling like im right on course.’’
Passport to Success is a good collection of upbeat songs that have a wide array of different tempos sonically. The use of trap beats mixed with soul samples, and laid back classic beats make it a good listen. At times the mix tape seemed repetitive, and sometimes lacks cohesion. For the most part it is an solid effort that demands a listen. Euro Flo’s appeal and charisma and lyrical dexterity on top of extravagant beats will interest all hip-hop lovers.
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