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.
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| Released | December 13, 2019 | |||
| Genre | Scam rap | |||
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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
editTeejayx6 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
editOn 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
editCredits adapted from Tidal.[14]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Gadgets" |
| Jose | 2:46 |
| 2. | "Spotlights" |
| Kden Ju | 2:05 |
| 3. | "Reader & Writer" |
| FreshDuzIt | 2:39 |
| 4. | "Dark Web" |
| Damn Jon Boi | 2:43 |
| 5. | "Work Out" |
| SBG Manny | 2:12 |
| 6. | "Swipe Lesson 3" |
| Kden Ju | 2:13 |
| 7. | "Computer Junkie" |
| Kden Ju | 1:50 |
| 8. | "Dynamic Duo" (featuring Kasher Quon) |
| JustCallMeChris | 5:13 |
| Total length: | 21:45 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 9. | "Reload" |
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| 3:01 |
| 10. | "Black Air Force Activity" |
| JTK | 2:36 |
| 11. | "Allah" |
| Lee Choppin | 2:44 |
| 12. | "Daily Reminder" |
| Helluva | 2:29 |
| 13. | "Punchin'" (featuring NLE Choppa) |
| K Swisha | 3:17 |
| 14. | "Business Owner" (featuring Band Gang Lonnie Bands and Sada Baby) |
| Helluva | 2:36 |
| 15. | "Mosh Pit" |
| 2:09 | |
| 16. | "Techno" |
| SBG Manny | 2:29 |
| 17. | "Handful" |
| Helluva | 2:21 |
| 18. | "Withdraw" (featuring Kasher Quon and 10kkev) |
| Helluva | 2:45 |
| 19. | "In A Min" (featuring Drego & Beno) |
| Antt Beatz | 3:09 |
| 20. | "On Tour" |
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| 2:31 |
| Total length: | 53:57 | |||
References
edit- ^ Sodomsky, Sam (2020-08-28). "Teejayx6 Releases New Mixtape Black Air Force Activity: The Reload: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ Jahmal, Karlton (2019-12-14). "Teejayx6 Drops "Black Air Force Activity 1" Mixtape". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Pierre, Alphonso (2019-08-29). "Teejayx6 Will Teach You How to Scam". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ Krinsky, Leo (2021-03-08). "Teejayx6, ShittyBoyz and the rise of scam rap". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ Hahn, Bryan (2019-12-13). "Teejayx6 is beyond savage on his Black Air Force Activity 1 project". The Fader. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ A., Aaron (2019-12-02). "Teejayx6 Is Back To Finessing On "Gadgets"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ Ingvaldsen, Torsten (2019-12-02). "Scam Rapper Teejayx6 Drops New "Gadgets" Single & Visual". Hypebeast. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Sodomsky, Sam (2020-08-28). "Teejayx6 Releases New Mixtape Black Air Force Activity: The Reload: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ Ingvaldsen, Torsten (2019-12-13). "Teejayx6 Drops Scam-Filled 'Black Air Force Activity 1' Mixtape". Hypebeast. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ Pierre, Alphonso (2019-08-29). "Teejayx6 Will Teach You How to Scam". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ Sodomsky, Sam (August 28, 2020). "Teejayx6 Releases New Mixtape Black Air Force Activity: The Reload: Listen". Pitchfork.
- ^ "Credits / Black Air Force Activity 1 / Teejayx6 – TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved 2023-08-09.