2013 was a somewhat slow year for the BasedGod, having released only a few mixtapes, but part of the reason was he was working on this massive 101-song mixtape, 05 Fuck Em, which he's been promoting since at least August. Overall I really enjoyed this mixtape, which gives off the vibe of a thug fed up with the ills of the world, hence the "Fuck Em" part of the title. The "05" refers to a substantial amount of the non-original portions of the tape using instrumentals from the mid-2000's. I was surprised that while the tape starts to drag near the end (around the 70's & 80's), overall, the enormous project is surprisingly enjoyable for such an incredibly long listen (6+ Hours). The main reason for this is that Lil B really pulls out all the stops on this tape, and keeps things fresh by using a lot of different styles on this tape, and he doesn't clump a particular style together for the tracklisting. An introspective song will be followed by a cooking anthem over a trap instrumental, followed by a freestyle, followed by a "more lyrical" song, etc. Another thing I really like about this tape is the usage of Dipset instrumentals for a lot of the freestyles, which I love. Not only does it show his appreciation for one of my favorite groups, but I like hearing the BasedGod's different take on a lot of the beats. My guess is that this Diplomats influence is the reason for the American flag on the cover, referencing Diplomatic Immunity. Overall, 05 Fuck Em is a must-have rare collectible for any Lil B Fan, and is probably his best overall work since White Flame. Download here.
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