Yo, hip-hop heads! J Reno has salted the game again in a big way with his latest release, ‘The Dirttape. This mixtape is the first in a trilogy and shows that J Reno has taken his flow and bars to a new level.
**Introduction**
J Reno, the 39-year-old MC and producer from Windsor, Ontario, Canada, has been active in the underground scene for more than two decades. He made his mark with his debut mixtape ‘Ground 0’ and full-length debut ‘Unleashed. After six albums and a collaboration with Crossworm under the name Misery Coast, he is now back with ’The Dirttape,‘ the first in a trilogy.
**Track-by-Track**
1. **Meet the Maker (Intro)**
The mixtape opens with a mysterious intro that sets the tone for what is to come.
2. **Exhumed**
A self-produced track with an eerie boom bap beat, in which J Reno discusses the curse of the tapes.
3. **Kill Flow 2**
With strings and pianos, this track builds on an earlier work by J Reno, ‘Lost in the Dark.
4. **In the Ring** (feat. Sleep Lyrical)
A collab that further embraces the dark vibes, with lyrics about invincibility.
5. **The Juice**
J Reno shows that he does not let hate touch him because he is in motion while others stand still.
6. **City of Fiends**
A track that describes a once-promising city that has turned into a place populated by zombies.
7. **Should've Been**
J Reno reflects on the idea that perhaps he should have committed crimes instead of pursuing a career in music.
8. **NBT4LYFE** (feat. Krimmy Van Skull)
A combination of boom bap and horrorcore, although Krimmy's verse is personally less impressive.
9. **Kill at Will**
J Reno talks about developing skills that allow him to beat anyone at any time.
10. **Voicemail**
A short skit that enhances the mood of the mixtape.
11. **FU**
With a beat reminiscent of ’90s East Coast hip-hop, J Reno discusses how rappers and their opinions are the only constant in the underground scene.
12. **Stand on Biz** (feat. Bukshot)
A warning to those who do not take responsibility for themselves; they will lose everything, plus interest.
13. **What You Fighting For**
A track that transitions into rap rock and talks about oligarchy and the people who don't know what it means to be ‘The Man.
**Conclusion**
‘The Dirttape’ is an ambitious start to J Reno's trilogy, with nearly 26 tracks spread over the upcoming volumes. It is a strong improvement over his previous work and a great way for Dirtcore Music to start 2026. The production is mostly boom bap, with influences of rap rock and trap here and there. The lyrics introduce a new character, the Tape Keeper. With a score of 9/10, this mixtape is definitely a must-listen for any hip-hop fan.
So, what do you guys think of this release? Let us know in the comments!
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