This is the 12th EP from Detroit, Michigan emcee Stretch Money. In the fall of 2006, he released his debut full-length album, “Take Money to Make Money,” followed by three LPs, including “25 Miles Per Hour” and da Way Way’s “Locked In” and “Lil Daran.” His EP credits include The Villain, The Tribute, The Drunken Master, The Real Money, Upper Echelon: Legend of the Silver Surfa duology, Giant, Eastside Lord and 1984 》. However, with “1984” he left the West Coast with “Love and a Better Half” and brought it back to “The Old Me”.
“Big Daran” is the opener for Detroit Trap, now talking about screwing up the game and calling it a lightweight, while “The Rapper” works in some sinister tones and 808s and let me tell you, if you Play your part and you too can get it and know where you stand. “Watch Me Get It” brings a creepy Detroit trap flare, subtly talking about the bitches sitting back and observing Stretch’s success, while “Blood, Sweat & Tears” atmospherically refuses to wait for his blessing to arrive. “Sadly Mistaken” maintains Motown’s unique take on trap music, addressing themes of betrayal, and finally, “Not Them” ends the EP on a spacious note that bears no resemblance to his competitors.
To the West Coast… With Love paid a brief but great tribute to the city of Los Angeles earlier this spring and as one would expect from “Old Me” we have “Stretch Money” taking it back to his roots, Until I Really Found My Place enjoyed this album more than his EP I covered over five months ago. The April West Coast vibe of the production is completely thrown out the window, replaced by upbeat 808 percussion, which makes Detroit trap stand out for 15 minutes, taking the opportunity to reflect on his past and blend it with where he is today. Together.
Score: 8/10
