We all know of that situation where the “sidekick” has to step up and shine on their own. Well, that is what is happening to Big Sant. Known as Big Krit’s right hand man, Sant had to eventually strike out on his own. This independent thinking has led to the development of MF x OG, his mixtape after many feature based accolades. With thorough listens, MF x OG is a pretty solid composition of auditory treats.

 

 

For the lack of better terminology, Big Sant is an artist that constructs “country rap tunes”. If one took the time to listen to tracks like “Late Pass” and “Cadillac Music” (or the first eight tracks), this is the apparent situation of his music. Even in later tracks like “Everythangs Workin’”, you can hear Sant channel all of his southern influences in his flows and approach. Therefore, if you don’t like country rap tunes then you won’t really get Big Sant or his movement.

 

 

However, don’t be confused by the “swangin’ and bangin’ that may dominate his ethos: Big Sant does have some things to say. “Rap Niggaz” gives the perfect reply to those that consistently say the South makes wack hip hop. The biggest surprise, and the last track, is “Live”. “Live” focuses on the issues that run around through Sant’s mind. The track allowed him to tap into his “deeper” and more “human” side. In turn, Big Sant isn’t all street with his approach.

 

 

MF x OG proves that Big Sant can hold down a solo project by himself. What happens after this is important. MF x OG could be seen as pretty monotonous. However, the stringent of “country rap tunes” that was constructed demonstrated a lot of impressive grooves and focused themes. From this point on, Big Sant should just take his music to the next, more personal level. Only then will people truly recognize the true “MF x OG”.

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