Rockie Fresh delivers a genre-bending mixtape that proves he’s up next.
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5. December Rain
Name me someone cooler than Rockie Fresh (B*tch, Paul George isn’t cooler than Rockie Fresh).
In “December Rain,” Rockie Fresh delivers bars about staying focused, distancing himself from the lames, and dodging the devil’s distractions. His tone is smooth, almost casual, but the conviction in his words is undeniable. It’s the kind of track that sounds like he recorded it in one take with his feet up, but every line still hits.
What makes it more striking is the production itself—a mellow, almost hippie-like instrumental with a gentle bounce. It shouldn’t work with the assertiveness of his message, but somehow it does. The contrast gives the track a layered personality, like calm waters hiding strong currents beneath.
The whole thing plays out like a glamorous freestyle—raw but refined.
4. Thought About It
Anytime someone asks to “talk about it,” I always say, “f**k that.”
This song is passionate, well-written, and refreshingly different. The production is layered and intricate—complex enough to stand out, yet familiar in a way that echoes the sounds you’d hear from someone like Drake.
Rockie Fresh thrives on this kind of backdrop. He continues to deliver his signature real and dramatic bars, but this time, they land on a beat that matches the intensity of his words. It’s a perfect storm of emotion and style.
3. I Need (Ft. Maverick Sabre)
This is lyrical gold—the definition of good rap to me.
The chorus? A soulful homeless man sings it, and that detail alone makes the hook hit even harder. You feel every note, every ounce of pain and passion. The beat is hard-hitting when it counts, especially during Rockie’s verses, where the energy ramps up and the emotion cuts through. As for Rockie Fresh—he doesn’t just rap well here; he delivers every bar flawlessly. Not good—flawlessly. He wants each line to land with weight, and he succeeds. You don’t just hear the words—you live them.
2. Your Life (Remix)
When Rockie is in his bag >
HOT! The beat is classic Rockie Fresh—smooth, slightly eerie, and tailor-made for his laidback but confident delivery. It gives him room to breathe and go off, which he absolutely does. The chorus? Gutter in the best way. No autotune, no melodies—just raw, straight-up rapping over a haunting female vocal sample that keeps repeating, “It’s your life.” It’s simple, bold, and memorable. The kind of hook that loops in your head long after the song ends.
1. Are You With Me (Ft. Ed Sheeran)
Rockie Fresh probably dropped a bag bigger than Lizzo to secure this feature.
I’m an advocate for beautiful music—and this is very beautiful music! The track features Ed Sheeran, and surprisingly (or not), he and Rockie Fresh complement each other effortlessly. Ed’s always had a knack for adapting to different sounds, but there’s something about how he blends with Black artists that just works—he’s like the 2016 version of Tommy Lee Jones. Honestly, if the mixtape didn’t explicitly list him, you might not even guess it was Ed. On this one, he gives more Craig David than classic Sheeran—yes, Craig David, the light-skin London dude who took seven days to smash his girl.
SONG BY SONG BREAKDOWN
1. The Landing (4.5/5)
2. Are You With Me (Ft. Ed Sheeran) (5/5)
3. Call Me When It’s Over (Ft. Chris Brown) (3.5/5)
4. 8 Missed Calls Interlude (3.5/5)
5. Your Life (Ft. Rick Ross & Casey Veggies) (4.5/5)
6. I Need (Ft. Maverick Sabre) (4.5/5)
7. Come Again (4/5)
8. Down To Roll (4/5)
9. Obvious Interlude (N/A)
10. Tell Me (4/5)
11. Thought About It (4/5)
12. December Rain (4.5/5)
RGM RATING
(80%)
This mixtape is VERY good—flat-out impressive from start to finish. Rockie Fresh shows a sharp ear for production, curating a mix of techno-leaning, radio-friendly tracks that feel smooth and organic, not manufactured. At the same time, he brings in some gritty, hard-hitting joints that still manage to sound authentic. Nothing here feels like he’s chasing trends—it all feels like him.
Lyrically, he’s in his bag. His bars come off confident, focused, and consistently well-crafted. Whether he’s reflecting, flexing, or just coasting, Rockie writes like someone who knows exactly what he wants to say and how to say it.
It really feels like only a matter of time before the masses catch on. This mixtape could very well be the start of that moment. If there was ever a project that deserves more ears, it’s this one.
Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.
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