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Black Air Force Activity 1

Black Air Force Activity 1 is a mixtape by American rapper Teejayx6. Released on December 13, 2019 through The Family Entertainment and Disruptive, the mixtape is notable for its scam-centric lyrics.[1] Black Air Force Activity 1 contains a sole guest appearance from fellow Detroit rapper Kasher Quon.[2] Production was handled by multiple producers, including Kdun Ju, JustCallMeChris, Damn Jon Boi, Jose, SBG Manny and FreshDuzIt.

Black Air Force Activity 1
Standard cover art for the album, The Reload features a red tint as opposed to blue.
Mixtape by
Teejayx6
ReleasedDecember 13, 2019 (2019-12-13)
GenreScam rap
Length
  • 21:45
  • 53:57 (The Reload)
Label
  • TF
  • Disruptive
Producer
  • Damn Jon Boi
  • FreshDuzIt
  • Jose
  • JustCallMeChris
  • Kden Ju
  • SBG Manny
Teejayx6 chronology
The Swipe Lessons
(2019) 		Black Air Force Activity 1
(2019) 		2020
(2020)
Singles from Black Air Force Activity 1
  1. "Dark Web"
    Released: November 8, 2019
  2. "Gadgets"
    Released: December 2, 2019
  3. "On Tour"
    Released: February 22, 2020
  4. "Dynamic Duo 2"
    Released: February 28, 2020
  5. "Mosh Pit"
    Released: March 27, 2020
  6. "Punchin'"
    Released: June 26, 2020

Black Air Force Activity 1 was supported by three singles, "Dark Web", "Gadgets", and "Dynamic Duo 2" (feat. Kasher Quon). It is a hip hop mixtape, incorporating elements of scam rap and Detroit trap, and featuring lyrics about scamming, identity theft, and credit card fraud.

On August 28, 2020, Teejayx6 released a deluxe edition of the mixtape titled Black Air Force Activity: The Reload.

Background and composition edit

Teejayx6 first started gaining recognition because of his breakout single "Dark Web".[3][4] On the song, he describes the process of using the TOR browser to access the dark web, and he details wild things he has witnessed there.[5][6] On December 2, 2019, the second single, "Gadgets" was released.[7] The song is about different equipment used to commit fraud, such as burner phones and MacBooks.[8]

Black Air Force Activity 1 is a hip hop mixtape, specifically scam rap, a subgenre Teejay has been labeled a pioneer and even the "de facto leader" of.[9][10] The lyrics on the mixtape include references to scamming, "trash-talking" and dark humor.[11][12]

The title of the mixtape is derived from the black-on-black styling of the sneaker model of the same name manufactured by Nike, and the slang term "black air force energy", describing someone or something wild, aggressive, and with a flagrant disregard and contempt for others and established rules.

Black Air Force Activity: The Reload edit

On August 28, 2020, Teejayx6 released a deluxe edition of the mixtape titled Black Air Force Activity: The Reload. It features an additional 12 songs, with guest vocals from NLE Choppa, Bang Gang Lonnie Gang, Sada Baby, Kasher Quon, 10kkev, and Drego & Beno,[13] production by TrapBoy 3K, JTK, Lee Choppin, Helluva, K Swisha, Da Honorable C.N.O.T.E., Antt Beatz, Haze, and UNDEFINED. The Reload was supported by three singles, "On Tour", "Mosh Pit" and "Punchin'".

Tracklist edit

Credits adapted from Tidal.[14]

Black Air Force Activity 1 track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Gadgets"
Jose2:46
2."Spotlights"
  • Asberry
  • Justin Wilson
Kden Ju2:05
3."Reader & Writer"
  • Asberry
  • Darzell Triplett
FreshDuzIt2:39
4."Dark Web"
  • Asberry
  • Jonathan Burt
Damn Jon Boi2:43
5."Work Out"
  • Asberry
  • Manuel Arana
SBG Manny2:12
6."Swipe Lesson 3"
  • Asberry
  • Wilson
Kden Ju2:13
7."Computer Junkie"
  • Asberry
  • Wilson
Kden Ju1:50
8."Dynamic Duo" (featuring Kasher Quon)
  • Asberry
  • Marquon Fulton
  • Christopher Nichols
JustCallMeChris5:13
Total length:21:45
Black Air Force Activity: The Reload track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
9."Reload"
  • Asberry
  • Jalyn Crawford
  • TrapBoy3K
  • Rocket LaFlare
3:01
10."Black Air Force Activity"
  • Asberry
  • Jordan T. Knight
JTK2:36
11."Allah"
  • Asberry
  • Lee Choppin
Lee Choppin2:44
12."Daily Reminder"
Helluva2:29
13."Punchin'" (featuring NLE Choppa)
K Swisha3:17
14."Business Owner" (featuring Band Gang Lonnie Bands and Sada Baby)
Helluva2:36
15."Mosh Pit"
2:09
16."Techno"
  • Asberry
  • Arana
SBG Manny2:29
17."Handful"
  • Asberry
  • McCurtis
Helluva2:21
18."Withdraw" (featuring Kasher Quon and 10kkev)
  • Asberry
  • Fulton
  • McCurtis
Helluva2:45
19."In A Min" (featuring Drego & Beno)
  • Asberry
  • Anthony Mathis
  • Deandre Pearson
  • Brian Valdere Rivers
Antt Beatz3:09
20."On Tour"
  • Asberry
  • Rashad Muhammed
  • Haze
  • UNDEFINED
2:31
Total length:53:57

References edit

  1. ^ Sodomsky, Sam (2020-08-28). "Teejayx6 Releases New Mixtape Black Air Force Activity: The Reload: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
  2. ^ Jahmal, Karlton (2019-12-14). "Teejayx6 Drops "Black Air Force Activity 1" Mixtape". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
  3. ^ Fu, Eddie (2019-09-20). "In Search Of: 18-Year-Old Detroit Rapper Teejayx6 Is The Face Of Scam Rap". Genius. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
  4. ^ Pierre, Alphonso (2019-08-29). "Teejayx6 Will Teach You How to Scam". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
  5. ^ Krinsky, Leo (2021-03-08). "Teejayx6, ShittyBoyz and the rise of scam rap". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
  6. ^ Hahn, Bryan (2019-12-13). "Teejayx6 is beyond savage on his Black Air Force Activity 1 project". The Fader. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
  7. ^ A., Aaron (2019-12-02). "Teejayx6 Is Back To Finessing On "Gadgets"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
  8. ^ Ingvaldsen, Torsten (2019-12-02). "Scam Rapper Teejayx6 Drops New "Gadgets" Single & Visual". Hypebeast. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
  9. ^ Seabrook III, Robby (2020-02-26). "Meet Teejayx6, the Detroit Rapper Who Considers Himself a Human Black Air Force 1". XXL. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
  10. ^ Sodomsky, Sam (2020-08-28). "Teejayx6 Releases New Mixtape Black Air Force Activity: The Reload: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
  11. ^ Ingvaldsen, Torsten (2019-12-13). "Teejayx6 Drops Scam-Filled 'Black Air Force Activity 1' Mixtape". Hypebeast. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
  12. ^ Pierre, Alphonso (2019-08-29). "Teejayx6 Will Teach You How to Scam". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
  13. ^ Sodomsky, Sam (August 28, 2020). "Teejayx6 Releases New Mixtape Black Air Force Activity: The Reload: Listen". Pitchfork.
  14. ^ "Credits / Black Air Force Activity 1 / Teejayx6 – TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
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