Saigon - Warning Shots

If you could look into the future of Hip Hop, one face that would definitely appear in the crystal ball would be that of Saigon. The Yardfather has quickly risen to the top spot in Hip Hop's long list of young contenders. After releasing two successful underground mixtapes with the Drama King DJ Kay Slay, it's time for Saigon to be introduced to the masses.
Many cuts on this mixtape Heads will already be familiar with from the mixtapes. "Favorite Things" is hands-down a classic song. That song showcases Sai's story-telling ability, which is head and shoulders above most artists in the game. Alchemist laced "Stocking Cap" which has Sai spitting venomous lines such as "I stand fiv-seven in court, but boy, when I reach for thou thing, I'm taller than Yao Ming." The freestyle off of Kay-Slay's show is sick, as he definitely attempts to incite beef with some of the bigger names in the industry. His protégé, Mekka Millz, shines on "We Want In," which also features Ali Vegas. "N.Y. Streetz" is a grimy track that has Sai telling more stories while validating his realness, which a lot of MC's are lacking. "Shok TV" is another classic track that you'll keep on repeat.
Honestly, there aren't too many albums that are released that are really worth having. This is one of those albums that you need to cop. It's definitely worth it. Saigon is the future of Hip Hop, and you will not regret copping "Warning Shots."

~By Brian Kayser