Waka Flocka Flame Releases 'From Roaches To Rolex' Mixtape
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Never one to go longer than a few months between releases, Brick Squad leader Waka Flocka Flame has debuted his new mixtape, From Roaches To Rolex.
The tale of Waka Flocka Flame is an odd one. Having built a strong following on the mixtape circuit for a number of years, Flocka broke through to the mainstream thanks the viral success of his video for “Hard In The Paint.” The clip was no different from any other Flocka created, but the beat’s abrasive nature and equally grabbing lyricism carried it to a level of exposure the 20-something had at that point never experienced. This led to a major label deal, and three albums later Waka Flocka Flame is still releasing free music every chance he gets. You can find a download link for From Roaches To Rolex at the end of this post.
Without tearing the entire release apart track-by-track, let’s say Waka Flocka Flame has created something more than a collection of loose tracks with From Roaches To Rolex. It’s not quite an album, but the stories told in this release do flow together impressively well, revealing torrid tales of life on the streets and the struggle to overcome obstacles in life. It’s one of Flocka’s finest to date, and it certainly has me excited to see what he comes up with next.