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Following the funky 2-part mega-mix "Be Bad," Ill Mondo returns with a soulful mixtape. "Gentlemen Prefer Blunts" is a soul-fueled homage to DJ Screw and the syrupy southern Chopped & Screwed slow jams. The mixtape consists entirely of vinyl 45s played back at a plodding 33 1/3 rpms, with juggling and DJ tricks whenever double copies were had. The slow mix invites listeners to hear Sharon Jones in a new light, and re-experience classic tracks from Rick James and Donald Byrd through codeine-soaked ears.

Robert Earl Davis, known as DJ Screw, was a hip-hop DJ in Houston, TX, known for his legendary mixtapes. He began DJing at an early age, and by the early 90's Davis started experimenting with playing back records much slower than their intended speed. He released mixtape after mixtape of popular rap and R&B records played back slow to the point of sounding bizarre and utilized double copies of records to "chop" the songs, juggling records and creating stutter-breaks on the fly. In 10 short years he put out hundreds of mixtapes, and single-handed pioneered the now-popular southern style, "Chopped and Screwed."

Continuing this tradition and keeping with their Funk and Soul background, Ill Mondo presents "Gentlemen Prefer Blunts." This free mixtape is a fresh take on Chopped and Screwed music, focusing on classic Soul and rare groove records from the 60's and 70's. This is the first in a series, and Ill Mondo plan to bring many more lost gems along with instant classics, all played back at a slow, head-nodding pace. Enjoy!