Razor Tag
Razor Tag is Los Angeles underground rap group Styles of Beyond's first official mixtape, which was released through Machine Shop Records in 2007, after their 2003 installment Megadef.[1][2] This is the only album which was released under the label of Machine Shop.[3][4] Razor Tag was digitally released on July 30, 2007 and re-released on August 10, 2007. The album was produced by many producers.[5]
Razor Tag | ||||
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Mixtape by | ||||
Released | July 30, 2007 | |||
Recorded | 2006-2007 | |||
Genre | Underground rap | |||
Length | 49:28 | |||
Label | Machine Shop | |||
Producer | J. Dilla, Chum the Skrilla Guerilla, Mike Shinoda, DJ Green Lantern, Scoop DeVille, Divine Styler | |||
Styles of Beyond chronology | ||||
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Background
The mixtape is said to have been inspired by We Major by Fort Minor, on which S.O.B. played the role of permanent guest. The group was featured in almost half of the mixtape. They also had their own tracks on the mixtape out of which "Get It" was released as one of the singles of the mixtape. ,
Track listing
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Nobody Does It Better" (Intro) | 0:39 | |
2. | "Razor Tag" | 0:43 | |
3. | "Gats N' Party Hats" | 2:34 | |
4. | "Hard" | J Dilla | 3:42 |
5. | "It's Us" | 2:22 | |
6. | "Godz in the Front" (featuring Demigodz) | 4:53 | |
7. | "Hey You" (featuring Mike Shinoda) | Chum the Skrilla Guerilla | 2:17 |
8. | "You Cannot Fuck with This" (featuring Celph Titled) | Mike Shinoda | 3:40 |
9. | "Here We Come" | 2:05 | |
10. | "World Famous" | DJ Green Lantern | 2:53 |
11. | "Take That" | 2:31 | |
12. | "Bring It Back" (featuring Demigodz) | 3:26 | |
13. | "Murderer" (featuring Celph Titled) | 3:29 | |
14. | "Live at the BBQ" (featuring Demigodz) | 3:08 | |
15. | "Story Begins" | 2:28 | |
16. | "Bangin' S.O.B." | 2:48 | |
17. | "Kill 'em in the Face" (featuring Scoop DeVille) | Scoop DeVille | 2:40 |
18. | "Get Involved" | Divine Styler | 2:53 |
19. | "They Don't Know" | 2:34 | |
20. | "Journey" | 2:00 | |
21. | "Outro" | 1:46 | |
Total length: | 49:28 |
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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22. | "Savin' L.A." (featuring Bishop Lamont) | 4:08 | |
23. | "Second to None" (featuring Mike Shinoda) | Mike Shinoda | 3:04 |
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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24. | "Hard" (Mike Shinoda Remix) | Mike Shinoda | 4:09 |
Total length: | 82:68 |
Razor Tag: Key Cuts EP
Razor Tag: Key Cuts EP | |
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EP by | |
Released | July 30, 2007 |
Recorded | 2006-2007 |
Genre | Underground rap |
Length | 84:28 |
Producer | J. Dilla, Chum the Skrilla Guerilla, Mike Shinoda, DJ Green Lantern, Scoop DeVille, Divine Styler |
Razor Tag: Key Cuts EP is an EP by Styles of Beyond released as a limited edition for the promotion of Razor Tag the first mixtape by the group.[6] The EP is no longer available for download anywhere on the internet, except on torrent sites. The EP was specially produced by DJ Cheapshot, DJ Green Lantern, and Mike Shinoda.
Track listing
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "World Famous" | DJ Green Lantern | 3:15 |
2. | "It's Us" | 2:27 | |
3. | "Bring It Back" (featuring Demigodz) | 3:14 | |
4. | "Live at the BBQ" (featuring Demigodz) | 3:05 | |
5. | "Godz in da Front" (featuring Demigodz) | 4:49 | |
6. | "Savin' L.A." (featuring Bishop Lamont) | 4:08 | |
7. | "Razor Tag" (Full Mix) (featuring Apathy, Bishop Lamont, Celph Titled, Mike Shinoda & Scoop DeVille) | Chum the Skilla Grilla, DJ Cheaphsot, DJ Green Lantern, Divine Styler, Mike Shinoda, Scoop DeVille | 62:52 |
Total length: | 84:28 |
Credits
- Styles of Beyond
- Ryu (Ryan Maginn) - vocals
- Tak (Takbir Bashir) - vocals
- DJ Cheapshot - turntables
- Vin Skully - producer
- Additional credits
- Demigodz - additional vocals
- Mike Shinoda - additional vocals, producer
- Chum the Skrilla Guerilla - producer
- Open Mic - graphics
- Chris Barnett - management
- DJ Green Lantern - presenter, producer
- Divine Styler - producer
- J Dilla - producer
- Scoop DeVille - additional vocals, producer