DJ Clue Presents: Backstage Mixtape
Hit for hit, rhyme for rhyme,DJ Clue Presents Backstage Mixtapeintegrates obscure underground tracks such asCam'Ron's"Hate Music" with pipin' hot joints such asMyaandJay Z's"Best of Me." Like on a legendary mixtape, Clue seamlessly blends song after song, providing a continuous flow of tunes. As well as the heavily rotated radio singles, "In the Club" byBeanie Sigeland "My Mind Right" byMemphis Bleek, Backstage celebrates lady lyricists on "Road Dawgs" which witnessesAmil,Eve, andDa Bratteaming up with Jay-Z over a bubbling bounce instrumental. Apart from the continuous signature Clue interjections and ad-libs, this album puts mainstream R&B; and hip-hop tracks together just like a puzzle.--Elon D. Johnson