Before I’m Gone is a serious and mature track that speaks of the violence in his hometown and the struggles of the people there. He addresses his own personal struggles and growing up as well as struggles with the people from his city, making the best of life and claiming his place in the rap game.

J. Cole produced the track himself.

This song is from the XV mixtape Zero Heroes. The chorus relies on a sample from Montreal Love by We Are The Take as well as scratches from The Notorious B.I.G.’s classic, Juicy.

It tells a story of a boy who found respite and happiness in people he viewed as heroes. He pasted pictures of them on him wall as a constant source of inspiration.

XV cites this as his favourite song off of the mixtape. It was produced by Seven.

Remix to one of XV’s hit, Mirrors Edge. He enlists GLC and Bun B to talk about the challenges and perks of having success and the effects of one’s comfort level with their current success.

This song was produced by Seven.

Nevermind delves into Vizzy’s thoughts and experiences relating to a girl he wants. Instead of putting work into it and going for her, he constantly puts it off and doesn’t speak to her as much. He’s pretty much confined to his house most of the time as well.

The song was produced by Seven.

Rabbit Hole delves into the grim side of the music game and fame. It highlights how people deceive others, try to use them for their own benefit/entertainment, the pressure of constantly having to perform well, difficulties with creating a relationship and a multitude of other topics.

It was produced by Omen.