"Let 'Em Bleed: The Mixxtape Volume 3", DJ Clay mixtape review

     Released in the same year as the other tapes (2008), Let 'Em Bleed: The Mixxtape Volume" was the third tape in the Let 'Em Bleed series by DJ Clay. This mixtape is also home to "Kept Grindin'", Clay's most famous/viral/hit song, which has a video on YouTube. That's about it for the background of these tapes.

Graphics:
You'll see the cover art below, which is probably the best art for the tapes thus far.
     On the back you have your track listing and tape information. The color theme for this tape is stark white. On the inside flap of the mixtape you've got Clay staring at you, in what looks like some kind of scientist getup, complete with large black gloves, rocking a bandana and hat. Of course, on his left side you've got additional track information like guest appearances and production. There also appears to be some kind of station behind Clay, with knobs and dials to go along with his scientist getup. The CD itself is again designed to look like a vinyl record, with some information on the CD and a white ring in the center. Under the CD rest are shout-outs again, thanking various people and stuff like that. That's about it for the graphics of this mixtape.

Content:
     Let 'Em Bleed Volume 3 feels like more of the same bullshit ambivalence that the first tape suffered from: not quite street but not quite wicked shit either. The production value of the CD isn't as spotty as it can be on the other two tapes, but really there is nothing exemplary about it at all. The producers are fine but the tracks aren't very entertaining and are generally nothing to come back to. You will have a good time listening to this CD, and then after you're done, you'll probably never listen to it again. One new addition to the series is the inclusion of old school flavor among the various remixes and fresh content, which bring some slight novelty to the CD, but not enough to warrant a buy.
     Buy this tape if you want it, but don't expect to have your wig flipped.

JRH gives "Let 'Em Bleed: The Mixxtape Volume 3" by DJ Clay a: 2.9/5
(Not bad)

Strong points:
- Good production value
- Stellar performance by the Psychopathic Family and features
- Inclusion of OG tracks is a plus
- Great mixtape art
- A couple of tracks to come back for
- Less annoying shout-outs and interruptions

Weak points:
- Clay still has that nasty habit of reminding you what mixtape you're listening to
- A good tape, but not especially memorable in the grand scheme of things

Very cool art!