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Fresh out of Greensboro, rapper Young Stacks LGi has emerged as one of the state’s most promising new talents. The witty rapper has opened for an impressive lists of artists including Big Krit, Yo Gotti, Nappy Roots, Rittz, Freddie Gibbs, Celeb Forever, Lil Chuckee and Tyga. Now the 25-year-old emcee, is poised to take his career to the next level with the release of his highly anticipated mixtape, “Encouragement” which features a diverse mix of street anthems, club bangers, potential radio singles and even songs for the ladies. Hit the jump for a review of Young Stacks LGi´s “Encouragement”.

Artist: Young Stacks LGi
Location: Greensboro, NC
Styles: Hip-Hop

Mixtape: Encouragement (Sept 17, 2013)
Track 1)¨Lost¨- The opening track of the mixtape immediately captures the attention of any hip hop lover. The production blends methodically with the vocals as Young Stacks LGi proclaims how he has become ¨lost in music.¨ Clearly a track to vibe out to and indicated by the track order, ¨Lost¨ successfully comes across as attempt by the young emcee to prepare the listener to retreat into a musical state of consciousness before you wander through the rest of

Track 2)¨Encouragement¨- Fittingly titled after the mixtape, track two begins with a President Obama soundbite from election night 2008. Young Stacks LGi capitalizes off the encouraging sign of the United States electing the first African American President. He proceeds to tell the story of his come up in progress through entertaining punchlines. ¨Encouragement¨ makes you want Young Stacks LGi to succeed.

Track 3)¨MLK¨- Track three begins with another encouraging soundbite from African American Civil Rights Movement leader, Martin Luther King jr. ¨MLK¨ is a smooth track where Stackś references Martin Luther King´s speech several times and lyrically displays the passion he has for his own dream.

Track 4)¨Count My Money¨- The lyrical bravado begins on Track four. Assisted by rapper ILLPO, Young Stacks LGi attempts to encourage fan flowing about grinding through the music industry while exhibiting their love for counting money in their downtime.

Track 5)¨Feelin Myself¨- In a more arrogant display of bravado, Young Stacks Lgi nicely flows this potential potential radio smash. The track title says it all.

Track 6)¨Boulevard on Mars¨- The Greensboro emcee invites your girl to his world when you mess up. Lets hope this one does not get him into trouble. Young Stacks LGi shows off his story telling skills at the expense of two unlucky guys and two willing women.

Track 7)¨What If¨- Young Stacks attempts to connect with the females of the world. He questions whether he should be the man of your dreams or your man for the night. What do you think ladies?

Track 8)¨Shut it Down¨- Featuring rappers Ed.E, Ruger,and J-Rich LGi, Stacks shuts down his haters and voices his desire for fame and affection. The hook is very catchy and Stacks gets a nice assist from his friends.

Track 9)¨Drop¨- The dedication of Stacks grind through music is on full display throughout ¨Drop¨

Track 10)¨Can´t Stop Me¨- The mixtape exits with stacks declaring that he is on the rise. No argument here.

Overall- Very well put together Mixtape. Nice Production. Stuck to the concept of his mixtape very well.

But Ya´ll decide! Check out Young Stacks LGi´s ¨Encouragement¨ and let us know what you think. Is he a future star or a bust. Stream the ¨Encouragement¨

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