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Legendary hip hop pioneer Dr. Dre could produce a marathon crew cut with the legion of former Aftermath Records rappers who jumped ship due to being 'shelved' by the good Doctor. Southside representer Stat Quo, whose skills shone brightest on Eminem's 2006 Shady/Aftermath compilation 'The Re-Up,' is one of few former Dre proteges controlling his own destiny in hip hop; his latest mixtape is substantial evidence to the fact.
'The Status Report' is a rare mixtape laced with mostly high level, original production; "Another Level" is a melodic holdover from Stats' 2008 mixtape 'The Bailout' (produced by Sicknotes) and is worth repeating for its' inspirational qualities; "...I'm not that sell his soul cat for the scratch/ ain't no coming back, God's favorite Jedhi has returned to bring a boost to rap," Stat patiently rhymes.
He shoulders production duties on the raunchy, catchy "What I Like;" Stat's freaky sneaky whisper flow compliments ghostly synths and pounding base in the beat. However, the ATL native is at his best when reporting the American struggle alongside dramatic chords supported by soulful choruses (see "Ghetto USA," produced by Sha Money XL). The lyrical content in "Washed Away" is candidly conscious without being preachy.
Above all 'The Status Report' is a fun listen; Stat's signature giddy sound effects mixed with momentum building blends and reverses by DJ Black Bill Gates and timely audio rips from acclaimed HBO series THE WIRE morph the collection of hot tracks into a cohesive holiday treat for the hip hop nation.
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