Kevin Casey Music Presents Live From New York has been nominated for 2009 Mixtape of the Year at Get Right Music.  Unlike the other top candidates, I am a producer not an artist.  Despite being a completely different project than the other leading mixtapes, I am currently in a tight race for 2nd in votes, and amongst great company.  I am flattered to even be in contention with such great artists … artists that I draw inspiration from regularly.

J. Cole shines throughout The Warm Up.  This kid can take his career wherever he chooses, he’s just that nice (highly recommended download)  I have spent time with J. Cole in the past and I can assure you he has earned everything he has today.  Shoutout to my dude!  Lights Please. 

Lil’ Wayne’s consistency and work ethic are going to land him at the top of every list, every year, until he decides otherwise.  Not to mention an effortless flow that is 15 years in the making.  No Ceilings features all the attitude and quotables you expect from Weezy’s World.

At the top of the votes for all the right reasons, Drake’s So Far Gone.  In this case we are no longer talking about just 2009, but instead an unprecedented mixtape and a game-changer.  Multiple hit records are not expected from mixtapes … are they now? What about a grammy nod?  One thing that will be expected is continued success from Drizzy. Looking forward to the next chapter.

To download all these mixtapes for free and to cast your vote, visit the illest mixtape website on the planet, Get Right Music (shotout to Jesse).  Respect to the other tapes on the list, and anyone planning on making their mark in 2010.