If you've ever heard DJ Screw's two most famous projects, one being the essential 3 'N The Mornin' (Part 2) and the immortal Bigtyme Recordz Vol. II: All Screwed Up, you'll definitely recognize some of the material from Chapter 49 - Codeine Fiend, as plenty of things screwed here are heard in some form or other on those tapes and many more, oftentimes using part of the instrumental or a line from the song. As a tape, Codeine Fiend has some of Screw's most famous remixes, including the undeniable screw of "Swangin' And Bangin'" by E.S.G., and WC's "Ghetto Scranade". The mixing and chopping here are near-flawless, and the heavy and hazy feel of the tape is totally enveloping. And one need not forget the two freestyles here which Mike D rips up, especially the one to the tune of 2Pac's "So Many Tears" (that one, my god. Too damn smooth). All of this makes Codeine Fiend an essential Screw tape, and there need not be anything more said but that, honestly.
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