Waka modulates charisma and id like a great comedian, giving his money-and-mollies routines a strident – or archly silly – edge. This mixtape unites dumb-deadpan lines like "Nigga fuck with me: R.I.P." with the anguished "Bad Decision," about pink slips and friends with knives. The bouncy production is as smooth as Waka is spiky. Guests like Gucci Mane and Lil Wayne are just along for the drive-by.

“More Than a Feeling”

Boston mastermind Tom Scholz was as surprised by anyone when he sent his unsolicited demo to record labels and got back a positive response. Scholz said, “I couldn’t believe it. Nobody knew who we were, so I wouldn’t even say we were struggling. It was groveling.” Part of the credit for the interest must go to the anthemic rock number "More Than a Feeling." Inspired by the Left Banke's 1966 hit "Walk Away Renee," Scholz worked on the song for five years in his basement studio before it was released on this album.