2012 nappyafro Awards: Mixtapes of the Year

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The People's Rapper

Jon Connor – The People’s Rapper

Released: April 13, 2012

While Big Sean gets love for reppin’ Detroit, he’s not the only one putting on for his home state. Jon Connor has strapped the city of Flint and the state of Michigan on his back and he’s shooting for the top. The People’s Rapper has such a raw, earnest sound to it that fit’s the Great Lakes State’s blue collar sensibilities. This tape sees Connor hitting up Em’s catalog of beats which provide the perfect, gritty back drop for Connor to spit. If Connor can keep this up, he won’t only be the people’s rapper, he’ll be the people’s champ. – GQ Blu

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