WagOutParty.com Presents: Wag Out! The Mixtape

To say Minneapolis' Wag movement is starting to reach any sort of niche cultural significance would be selling it short. Franz Diego is hosting multiple parties per month at Minneapolis venues. The term is reliably blowing up on my Twitter timeline. And now, WagOutParty.com is releasing a free mixtape featuring music from all sorts of artists associated with the Wag scene: Illuminous 3, Greg Grease, The Usual SuspectS, P.O.S., Mike Mictlan, Spyder Baybie Raw Dog, Lizzo, Yakub, Audio Perm, Mike Frey and more. Hit the jump to see the entire tracklist and download the free mixtape.

Greg Grease: "The One" (Mike Frey Remix)

Greg Grease hit me with some excellent news last night. He's currently putting the finishing touches on his upcoming album Cornbread, Pearl, and G. Until it's time for that to be released, we'll be blessed with some songs, videos and his River Life dry goods. Things are getting started off with Mike Frey's remix of "The One," from Greg's excellent free album from last year, The Giving Tree. Frey's breezy production dramatically switches up the feel from the futuristic boom-bap sounds of the original version, without sacrificing any quality; both versions are essential listening.

At the time of writing this post, Greg's Soundcloud stream is still set to private, so you'll just have to download the remix below. I'll add the stream later.
Update: You can now stream the remix as well as download it.

Greg Grease: "The One" (Mike Frey Remix)

Metasota: H​.​I​.​P. (Happy I'm Present: 2 Week Theory)

Metasota is currently prepping his upcoming album, There's Something About Larry. In the meantime, check out the 9-track project H​.​I​.​P. (Happy I'm Present: 2 Week Theory). Most songs were mixed by Mod Sun, while Cory Grindberg and Mike Frey, among others, get production credits. Stream it after the jump.

Metasota: H​.​I​.​P. (Happy I'm Present: 2 Week Theory)

Freez & Mike Frey: You Are Here (Mixtape)

Ready for another fresh Twin Cities mixtape? Well after posted the first couple of leaks from Freez and Mike Frey's project You Are Here, the mixtape is now upon us. It boats a ton of guest appearances from the likes of P.O.S., Mike Mictlan, Mavin MC, Big Zach, Unicus, Alicia Steele, and Franz Diego. Basically an incomplete who's who of the Minneapolis indie rap scene right now, but nonetheless featuring many of the city's brightest up-and-comers. Hit the download link below.

Freez & Mike Frey: You Are Here (Mixtape)

Freez & Mike Frey: "These Days" (Music Video)

I posted Freez and Mike Frey's first collaborative single "Man-Radio" back in January and alluded to their forthcoming projects. Well, their mixtape, You Are Here, will be available on Friday, May 13.

Mike Frey: "Connect ft. Alicia Steele" (Music Video)

Mike Frey recruited local songstress Alicia Steele for the second single off his album Burnt Out. The video features Minneapolis artist Mickey Lluebbey creating a piece of art for Mike and Alicia. Burnt Out will be available tomorrow for free at Mike Frey's website.

In related news, Mike Frey also produced a song for Boston rapper Reks. The song will be featured on his upcoming album, which is neat because this means Mike Frey's production will be alongside beats by Pete Rock, DJ Premier, The Alchemist, Hi-Tek, and more. The song he produced, "This Is Me," can be streamed on YouTube.

Greg Grease: "You're Welcome" (Prod. Mike Frey)

Greg Grease will be releasing another free project this April, titled The Giving Tree. This song is the intro to the mixtape and features Grease's breezy flow over some airy production by Mike Frey. Dope stuff. Video up above, donwload link below.

Greg Grease: "You're Welcome" (Prod. Mike Frey)

Freez & Mike Frey: "Man-Radio"

Since all the way back in 2009, Freez and producer Mike Frey have been working on a full-length LP titled Freez's Frozen French Freys. But while we wait for that, they're putting out an EP scheduled for release sometime soon. This song, "Man-Radio", is the title track to that EP.

Freez & Mike Frey: "Man-Radio"

Illuminous 3: "Get Up ft. K Money" (Prod. Mike Frey) + Interview

Another month passes, another 'Illuminous Free' featured producer. This time it's Mike Frey.

Illuminous 3: "Get Up ft. K Money" (Prod. Mike Frey) + Interview