If you don’t know who Mitchy Slick is, it’s ok. He’s only been doing this “rap thing” for over twenty years now and among some of the biggest and most impactful names in the industry. I first heard the San Diego M.C. with Strong Arm Steady who also consisted of Krondon, Phil Da Agony and original member Xzibit. Mitchy Slick was clearly West Coast no matter what type of beat was on and it sounded like someone you would literally meet on the streets as opposed to just another “rapper.” In 2023 he linked up with Sir Veterano, a producer from the West Coast as well, who is very versatile in the production he creates. On ‘Everybody Hates Mitch’ it is clearly a West Coast affair with lush kicks and snares from Sir Veterano while Mitchy Slick takes listeners thru some “Dago nights” with narratives of street activities, partying and pimping. This might sound like standard “rap ideas” but the two create an audio atmosphere that puts listeners on the “left coast” of the country and not feeling overwhelmed with content. This is a straight forward album that is clearly not preachy, has catchy songs and a simplicity that keeps it in the same range as predecessor tracks like Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us.’ It was one of my favorite albums for 2023 so listen up and understand why ‘Everybody Hates Mitch’ because he is not like the rest of them. What did you think of the album?

Singles include:
‘In My El Co,’ ‘Dago Nights,’ & ‘Keep Gettin’ Money’

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