MexikoDro: Still Goin the EP

"MexikoDro, who turned 30 in November, isn't afraid to say he prefers a simpler life these days. The Atlanta producer was one of the architects of plugg, an evolution of the booming trap production of the 2000s that laid a stylistic foundation on which contemporary ATL megastars like Playboi Carti made their names. He also produced a trio of excellent projects with ManMan Savage, and helped define an era of music that turned the ATL regional scene into an international phenomenon."

"On his first true solo outing as an emcee, Still Goin the Ep, the famed producer and rapper leans into trap nostalgia. The beats could fit snugly on Jeezy's 2008 album The Recession, or any number of Gucci Mane mixtapes from the same era. MexikoDro himself sounds like a veteran who's just now finding his footing as an emcee: His style evokes Mississippi's Big K.R.I.T., known for his playful Southern hospitality, and Houston legend Z-Ro 's above-the-fray street wisdom."

"Because he stops just short of explaining how this newfound holiness actually manifests in his daily life, he sometimes comes off sounding like a guy who's just left rehab and hasn't forgotten the aphorisms. But I get the sense MexikoDro is closest to God during the quiet parts of his day, like when he's grateful to the point of thanking God for his ability to take a shower on "Hurt,""

MexikoDro, an Atlanta producer turned emcee, helped architect plugg and shape contemporary ATL sounds. On Still Goin the EP he leans into trap nostalgia with beats reminiscent of mid-2000s Jeezy and Gucci Mane. His vocal delivery evokes Big K.R.I.T.'s Southern warmth and Z-Ro's street wisdom while revealing a newer appreciation for everyday life. The 14-track EP frequently references faith, with MexikoDro saying he has found Christ or strengthened his relationship with God. The lyrics emphasize gratitude and a move away from boastfulness, hedonism, and drug-fueled nights, though specifics of daily practice remain sparse.

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