A lot has happened for the young Philadelphia lyricist ever since he released his critically acclaimed debut project “800.” He has since signed a record deal with Fool’s Gold, and his fan base has grown dramatically. With all of that happening since his first release, it was the perfect time for Grande to drop another project.  Here we have “Mugga Man,” a mixtape full of smooth, riding tracks with some hard hitters here and there.  You can definitely tell that GrandeMarshall is influenced by all areas on the map, especially the South. Although he has a heavy southern influence, he adds his own unique feel to the music.

Even though Grande is a great producer, he only produced four out of the twenty-one tracks. He branched out, and got beats from other producers. It all came together perfectly.

The first track on the mixtape, “Mugga Man,” was very retrospective. It was by far the smoothest cut on the whole project. He proceeds with “Boathouse Row,” a track that features Grande’s frequent collaborator, Asaad. In this song, they explain how everyone around you may not be in your best interest, especially when in the music industry. Another standout track is “Dedicated.” Grande talks about his dedication to money and the grind. “Same Song” gives off a nostalgic feel of g-funk. One more standout thing about this project was the feature from Remy Banks, a member of the Queens, N.Y. collective World’s Fair.

This was a great project overall. The great thing about “Mugga Man” was that it was eclectic. It was a melting pot. The only downfall to it was that it was a bit long. Sometimes it’s best to keep the number of tracks to a minimum.  There were a few throwaways, but majority of the project was impressive. Grande proved that he was here to stay and that he will make an impact on this game.  He put his all into this project, and it definitely showed.

• Jeff Lockhart