''The Real Is Back'' is the tenth
mixtape
A mixtape (alternatively mix-tape, mix tape or mixed tape) is a compilation of music, typically from multiple sources, recorded onto a medium. With origins in the 1980s, the term normally describes a homemade compilation of music onto a cassette ...
by American rapper
Jeezy
Jay Wayne Jenkins (born September 28, 1977), known by his stage name Jeezy (or Young Jeezy), is an American rapper. Signing to Def Jam Recordings in 2004, his major label debut, '' Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101'', was released the followin ...
, It was released on May 28, 2011.
The Mixtape features
guest appearances from 211, Slick Pulla,
Scrilla
Kenneth Campbell (born June 17, 1983) known by his stage name Young Scrilla, Scrilla, or Scrillz, is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. Scrilla has been active since 2006, and is a member of the Atlanta-based entertainment group, No Line ...
,
Fabolous,
Yo Gotti,
Lil Wayne,
2 Chainz
Tauheed K. Epps (born September 12, 1977), known professionally as 2 Chainz (or Tity Boi), is an American rapper. Born and raised in College Park, Georgia, he initially gained recognition as one-half of the Southern hip hop duo Playaz Circle, al ...
, Boo,
Freddie Gibbs, and Alley Boy. "
Ballin'" featuring Lil Wayne debuted and peaked at #57 on the
''Billboard'' Hot 100 and would eventually be included as a track on the deluxe edition of Jeezy's fourth studio album ''
Thug Motivation 103: Hustlerz Ambition''. Since the mixtape's release, it has been downloaded over 100k times on
DatPiff, certifying the mixtape gold.
Reception
Ralph Bristout of
XXL reviewed the mixtape positively, praising the rapping, duo chemistry, and production of the record. Bristout criticized some of the production as occasionally repetitive, with the bass and drum lines sounding similar between some tracks.
Track listing
References
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2011 mixtape albums
Jeezy albums
Albums produced by Shawty Redd
Albums produced by Lex Luger
Albums produced by Drumma Boy
Albums produced by Metro Boomin