''Solid Foundation'' is the debut compilation mixtape by the American record label

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. It was released on February 3, 2014. It features artists from the label including

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, Skippa Da Flippa, Jose Guapo, Johnny Cinco, Lil Duke, Chill Will, Dirty Dave, Cartie, and Losie. The mixtape has only one outside appearance, from

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. Its production was handled by

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, Mercy, Dee Money,

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, Spiffy,

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, Hittman Traxx, Butla,

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, Will A Fool, Young CEO and JB Did It, among others.

Background

The mixtape was scheduled to drop during Super Bowl Sunday, but it was delayed by several hours.

Promotion

Before the mixtape's release, a promotional

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directed by Keemotion was released.

Reception

Jake Rohn for ''

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'' wrote, "For fans who enjoy the hard-hitting beats that have established the South in the mainstream, ''Solid Foundation'' is exactly what name suggests, but as a group, Quality Control Music still has a ways to go if they're looking to keep building."

Track listing

References

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