Summer Mix #2 is one of DJ Squeeky’s most street-rooted compilations, released in 1994 during a period when Memphis DJs were acting as curators for the city’s rawest underground talent. This tape leans heavily into neighborhood anthems and posse cuts. The tape pulls together artists from Orange Mound, Frayser, and South Memphis, with appearances from DJ Zirk, Criminal Manne, Al Kapone, Red Boss, Outlaw, Thugsta, and Queen Tanniece, among others. Squeeky’s sequencing blends grim street records with humorous skits and radio-style transitions, keeping the tape moving while still preserving its gritty tone. Tracks like “Cheese, Dope & A Ho,” “All About My Hog Killin’,” and “Hollow Tips” highlight the raw realism Memphis rap was known for, while the interludes and side breaks reinforce the cassette-era listening experience. Summer Mix #2 stands as a strong example of DJ Squeeky’s role not just as a producer, but as a connector within the Memphis underground, showcasing voices that defined the city’s 1990s sound.
Tracklist:
Intro
Mac Kyle – Bud Keeps Me Fiendin’ II
Interlude
Lil Irving, DJ Zirk, Buckshot, Al Kapone – Cheese, Dope & A Ho
Don’t Make A Move
Chewin’ Interlude
Tom Skeemask – Hangin’ Low Standin’ High
Channel Surfing
Lil Grove, Outlaw, Criminal Manne – All About My Hog Killin’
Lil Stick Up – I’ll Blow Your Ass Off
Side B Intro
Criminal Manne, DJ Zirk, Thugsta – Playas In The Game
Orange Mound
Red Boss, Criminal Manne, Outlaw, Thugsta – Hollow Tips
Interlude II
Queen Tanniece, MC Peaches – He Caught A Charge
Red Boss, Lil Ben, Criminal Manne, Outlaw – Dedications
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