Nature - The Ashtray Effect 2 (free mixtape download)

Coming right on the heels of the announcement of the Seasons Changed 4 part EP series (part 1 dropping April 30th on iTunes), Nature has dropped another dope new mixtape called The Ashtray Effect 2. The tape is hosted by DJ Big Mike and DJ Mickey Knox and has been offered for stream or download courtesy of AudioMack.com. Similar to the first installation of the Ashtray Effect the tape is a nice mix of dope Nature tracks past and present. For the hardcore Nature fans out there I've tried to add some details on each track. The mixtape has been getting tons of burn on the blogs and social media, with features from SOHH.com, HipHopGame, 2DopeBoys, RealHipHopDaily, HipHopReviwsForDummies, EliteMuzik, The 9 Elements, Rap Reviews, The Dope Academy, and many many more.






Ashtray Effect 2 Tracklist (with additional details)
01 - Thug Ali Baba (unsure of release date, prior to mixtape I hadn't heard this joint)

02 - Fly Away (2012 track, produced by Sickness. Peep the video here.)

03 - Welcome To My World (2012 track, produced by SupaDave. Peep the video here)

04 - Spit feat. Red Cafe & Pretty Ugly (originally appeared on the 2001 Stretch Armstrong "Spit" LP)

05 - Love Is All We Need (REMIX) w/ Mary J Blige (1997 unreleased track, DJ Smooth Denali first aired it)

06 - Take It On (Classic, various versions released on 90's clue tapes including one called I'll Fuck You up)

07 - American Dream (2012 track, produced by BP, released by Nature on Obama's election day 2012)

08 - Metal Cuff Links w/ Beneficence (from the 2012 Beneficence - Concrete Soul LP)

09 - Magazine Covers (unsure about this one, hadn't heard it til the mixtape)

10 - They Just Dont Know w/ Madd Rapper & Black Rob (late 90's track that was on the Madd Rapper "Tell Em Why You Madd" LP released early in 2000)

11 - Magic & Bird w/ Noreaga (unreleased 90's heat with NORE)

12 - Itz Yours freestyle (don't recall when this one was recorded)

13 - The Hurt w/ P Dap & Matt Fingaz (Produced by Sha Self in 2000, released on vinyl only)

14 - Too Hot w/ 50 Cent & Nas (appeared 50 Cent's 2002 Guess Who's Back release)

15 - Magic (released by Nature on Halloween 2012)

16 - Something In The Air (track sounds older, I hadn't heard this one prior to mixtape release)

17 - Back Against The Wall w/Reek Da Villian & Peter Leo (produced by Sickness, 2013 track)

18 - Charisma w/ Mercy (2011 joint, produced by Solidified. peep the video here)

19 - Miracle (produced by Velotz, 2012 release from Deep Concepts Media)

20 - Round One (I know I've heard this previously... just not sure where)

21 - From The East w/Rap P (2010 track produced by Live, released in early 2011)

22 - Da Rockwilder freestyle w/ Little Vic (2012 track DCP did for Doo Wop's The Source mixtape)

23 - No Money (Demo Version) (brand new 2013 track)

DJ Concept - Heavy Smoke (Deluxe Edition)

A few months back I posted the teaser single from the DJ Concept - Heavy Smoke LP. It featured the Kid Daytona & Nature on a great track entitled "Get Off My Cloud". Now the full length LP has finally arrived. It is being released at 4:20 today! I've heard 3 joints from the LP, most recently the incredible "Sandwich Bag" track featuring Termanology and Type-Ill. Here is the official description from the Deep Concepts Media website: DJ Concept’s fume-ladened album containing 17 classic smokers anthems. Entirely produced by Concept, it’s a must have for all real smokers. It features Famoso, Koncept (BBAS), Rap P, The Day Laborers, Chaundon, Joe Scudda, AC, Nutso, LIFE Long, Gab Gotcha, The Kid Daytona, Nature, T.Shirt, JR Mint, Termanology, Typ-iLL, Thad Reid, Mann95, Treach, Little Vic, Rich Rivera, Wais P, Roc C, Chuuwee, El Gant, CP, Allstar, Snaggapuss, Peter Leo & Wiz Khalifa.


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Tracklist:
Almost Forgot Intro feat. Mr. Doobie
Puff Puff Pass That feat. Famoso, Koncept & Rap P
Half Baked feat. The Day Laborers
Remain Seated feat. Chaundon & Joe Scudda
Herbal Cypher Circles feat. AC
Hold Up (RIP Nate Dogg)
High feat. Nusto, L.I.F.E. Long & Gab Gotcha
Get Off My Cloud feat. The Kid Daytona & Nature
Ain’t Got Time feat. T.Shirt & JR Mint
Sandwich Bag feat. Termanology & Typ iLL
Anytime, Anyplace feat. Thad Reid
The Munchies feat. Mann95, Treach & Little Vic
Feel Alright (aka Mary) feat. Rich Rivera & Wais P
Cilantro feat. Roc C & Chuuwee
Clear Blue High feat. El Gant & CP
Hazel feat. INF & Allstar
Green! feat. Snaggapuss & Peter Leo
Comatose (Live On Sirius) feat. Wiz Khalifa

Rap-P featuring Nature & Benefit - From The East

Rap-P is another Queensbridge rapper trying to make moves in 2011. He has a new mixtape dropping soon (late summer 2011) called "Queensbridge's Best Kept Secret" and it features Nature, Grafh, Famoso, A-Pinks, Tools, Twin Gambino, Hostyle (of Screwball) and many others. I just found this info on Cormega's forums over at www.legalhustle.net, still probably the best place on the net for QB hip-hop news. I haven't even had a chance to download or listen to the track but I'm about to check it out and I'll have my eyes and ears open for this mixtape. Hope ya'll enjoy.

EDIT - Just listened to the track. I recognize it from a Whoo Kid mixtape, I feel like it wasn't recorded in 2011 but maybe I'm crazy. Hit me up if you have any more info.