The Real Is Back is the tenth mixtape by American rapper Jeezy, It was released on May 28, 2011.[1] The Mixtape features guest appearances from 211, Slick Pulla, Scrilla, Fabolous, Yo Gotti, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Boo, Freddie Gibbs, and Alley Boy. "Ballin'" featuring Lil Wayne debuted and peaked at #57 on the Billboard Hot 100 and would eventually be included as a track on the deluxe edition of Jeezy's fourth studio album Thug Motivation 103: Hustlerz Ambition. Since the mixtape's release, it has been downloaded over 100k times on DatPiff, certifying the mixtape gold.

The Real Is Back
Mixtape by
ReleasedMay 28, 2011
Recorded2011
GenreHip hop
Length60:12
LabelCorporate Thugz
ProducerLil Lody, Shawty Redd, D. Rich, Lex Luger, Drumma Boy, Midnight Black, DJ Squeeky, Metro Boomin, Supa Ced
CompilerDJ Drama
Jeezy chronology
The Last Laugh
(2010)
The Real Is Back
(2011)
The Real Is Back 2
(2011)

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
XXL      (XL)[2]

Ralph Bristout of XXL reviewed the mixtape positively, praising the rapping, duo chemistry, and production of the record. Bristout criticized some of the production as occasionally repetitive, with the bass and drum lines sounding similar between some tracks.[2]

Track listing

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No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."The Real Is Back"Lil Lody4:37
2."How U Want It"Lil Lody4:36
3."Drama and Jeezy Speaks" 0:46
4."Win"Shawty Redd, D. Rich3:37
5."All the Money" (featuring 211)Lex Luger3:17
6."Snow Go" (featuring Slick Pulla)Lil Lody3:04
7."Broads" (featuring Scrilla & Slick Pulla)Lil Lody4:06
8."Flexin" (featuring Fabolous & Yo Gotti)Drumma Boy4:52
9."Ballin'" (featuring Lil Wayne)Lil Lody4:56
10."Rollin" (featuring Fabolous)Lil Lody3:09
11."Slow Grind"Midnight Black2:43
12."Hoodstar" (featuring Slick Pulla)DJ Squeeky3:12
13."Count It Up" (featuring 2 Chainz)Midnight Black4:20
14."Talk About It" (featuring Boo & Scrilla)Lil Lody4:20
15."Run DMC" (featuring Freddie Gibbs)Lil Lody3:59
16."Count It on the Floor" (featuring Scrilla & Slick Pulla)Lil Lody4:12
17."Four" (featuring Alley Boy)Metro Boomin3:15
18."I Ball I Stunt" (featuring Scrilla)SuperCed4:40
19."Drama and Jeezy Speaks 2" 0:34
20."Do It for You" (featuring Freddie Gibbs)Lil Lody4:50

References

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  1. ^ "New Mixtape: Young Jeezy x DJ Drama The Real Is Back". November 12, 2012. Retrieved May 28, 2011.
  2. ^ a b Bristout, Ralph (November 4, 2012). "Young Jeezy & DJ Drama, The Real Is Back". XXL. Retrieved June 1, 2012.