Live From the 305 [PA]

Performer: DJ Khaled/E Class
Artist: Trick Daddy; Brisco; Flo Rida; Ace Hood; Billy Blue; Juvenile; Ball Greezy; Shonie; Swazy Baby; Spoat; Charles Reed; Webbz; Bred; Pitbull; Redd Eyezz; Rick Ross
Distributor: E1 Distribution (USA)

Notes: Photographers: Derrick G; Mark Mann; Wuz Good; Alfi Williams. Both a tribute to and a proof of the clout of Florida hip-hop producers/moguls DJ Khaled and E-Class, 2009's LIVE FROM THE 305 collects the talents of a spread of Sunshine State players including Flo Rida and Jackie-O. While not ostensibly "live," like the best mixtapes, 305 captures the spirit of a bunch of friends trading off flows, bouncing from the street corner to the stage and back. Fitting for a Miami compilation, the collection leans towards the fast-paced, hard-pounding crunk for a high energy fest from some of the best in the Southern rap biz. After a trilogy of slick, polished albums that featured million-dollar guest lists, Terror Squad DJ and Def Jam South president DJ Khaled partnered with Poe Boy Music head and Florida music mogul E-Class for this much more street-sounding, hometown affair. "This album contains the heart of the hood, it's about repping your city like a G," Khaled explains during the intro, and the high-caliber and genuinely hood tracks that follow support this claim, beginning with the Brisco and Trick Daddy highlight "Look What I Did." A silly, infectious hook, a futuristic Jackpot production, and classic crunk lines from Brisco make "Black Shades" the club pick, while the stately synth lines and a Miami all-star guest list (Flo Rida, Ball Greezy, Rick Ross, Pitbull, Ace Hood, and many more) turn "Yayo" into a 305 anthem. Egos must have been checked at the door as the veterans mix well with the newcomers, while the sometimes overzealous Khaled keeps his over-song shout-outs tastefully in check, keenly aware that these hard-hitting numbers can speak for themselves. ~ David Jeffries

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