This one hit me hard. I had a few very brief interactions with this cat online and I can only say that he was a humble and kind individual with a gentle soul that shone through in every rhyme he wrote. What really struck me about him was how, given the insane level of technical skill he displayed on the mic, he still seemed so thrilled to hear when someone loved his work. One of a few people I've really gotten this vibe from. I don't know the details of his death but 42 is a ridiculous age to lose anyone. Such a fucking tragedy.
I've read a few very touching tributes to Gajah since his untimely passing was announced. This one from Uncommon Nasa was great. Personally when I needed to listen to some dope skills with a positive message and tripped out production it was hard not to immediately jump on this dudes music. The idea that he won't be around making more music, touching new fans and being a father is hard to accept. That's the best I can do on the subject, I didn't know him personally beyond a few messages on FB.
So how about we celebrate his legacy with a nice mixtape of Acid Reign tracks, some exclusive? I'm actually not sure why I never shared this before.
Enjoy Not Your Average Mixtape and take some time to think about how short life can be. Much love from myself and Trylemma to Gajah and the Navarrete family.
