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New Shh Review
Single Title: “New Shh”
Review by Jason Randall Smith
The year of 2010 has treated Passed Up rather well, with the duo receiving some major hometown love in Las Vegas, Nevada. Not only were they voted Best Local Hip-Hop Act by Las Vegas Weekly Magazine, but they also took home a 2010 Black American Music Award for Best Rap Group. Propelled by these accolades, Mexican Mike and Tate entered 2011 determined to show and prove in other states what their Las Vegas fan base is already hip to. The single “New Shh” makes for a proper introduction to Passed Up, featuring bottom-heavy bass that will make rump shakers on both coasts respond.
The production is minimal in approach, dominated by a subwoofer-shaking rumble and crunchy handclaps. Elastic analog effects bounce and sonar tones reverberate in the mix as Mike and Tate wax poetic on fashion protocol and the best ways to stay fly (“I don’t wear my jeans like that no more, man / I wear my jeans like this”). Causing envy from the guys and getting adored by the females, both exude a cool demeanor in vocal style and lyrical flow, especially while spitting lines like “I’m so first class, didn’t have to take a flight.” Topically, it doesn’t go any further than that and honestly, it doesn’t have to. The groove demands that you shake it on the floor while dressed to impress and club kids will do exactly that the moment the bass drops from the speakers. The jam is a no-brainer for any club DJ worth their salt.
It’s never easy for regional talent to get a taste of national (or international) recognition, but a cut like “New Shh” could turn new fans on to Passed Up. Should such a fate befall Mike and Tate, hopefully the world is ready to hear the beats and rhymes stylishly served up from this talented duo.
Review by Jason Randall Smith
Rating: 3 stars (out of 5)
[Readers' Choice] Best Local Hip-Hop Act: Passed Up - Las Vegas Weekly
MexicanMike and Tate are here, at least according to the first track on their MySpace player. The rapping Las Vegas transplants arrived in Vegas four years ago, and have since been sharing their beats and rhythms with the local hip-hop scene. Live performances consist of coordinated clothing and arm-gestures; backwards hats are optional.
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