A longtime fixture on the New York underground scene, J-Love has released dozens, if not hundreds, of mixtapes over the years, producing for legends like Wu-Tang, Jay-Z, Big L, Tragedy, Slick Rock, Big Pun, Cormega, and countless others. On Egotistical Maniac, he proves that he's a dope rapper in his own right, delivering quality rhymes alongside his typically hardcore, samplecentric beats over the course of 43 tracks. The lyrics primarily focus on his affinity for high-end smoke, New York pride, and his status as the King of Mixtapes. The extensive guest list includes OGs like Large Professor, Sadat X, and Kool G Rap, plus where-are-they-now? cats Grand Daddy IU, La the Darkman, and Shyheim and newer artists Action Bronson and Sky Grey. Tailor-made for fans of rugged, classic-style NYC hip-hop, this is an outstanding release from one of the best producers in the game.