Pill’s amicable split with Maybach Music Group/Warner Music Group came unexpectedly, yet the move was imperative considering his position in the crew. Initially advertised as a favorable move for all parties involved, the year-long partnership saw the once-prized Atlanta emcee take a disconcerting back seat to rap colleagues who received the label’s green light. Back on the solo tip and euphemism intact, “The Epidemic” joins Pill’s series of mixtapes that illustrate his tried and true formula of delivering a strong dose of reality for the streets.
Though his breakout single “Trap Goin’ Ham” and past projects have solidified him as a prominent figure within the Hip Hop scene, Pill makes it clear on “4 Life” 
that his nine-to-five prior to rapping was a necessity for personal growth and likewise survival. On the flipside, Pill is also able to thoroughly depict the shortcomings of his youthful endeavors. “New Shoes N New Clothes” (previously featured on last year’s mixtape “The Diagnosis” ) is an admirable performance that encapsulates the mentality of a corner boy, while “Dreamin” envisions a life that is void of grim circumstances. Despite these negatives, Pill finds the strength to carry on in hopes of a better life (“Head To Da Sky”).
Few emcees with Pill’s street credibility could deliver a fiery block anthem like “Parking Lot,” playfully muse about their significant other on the laid back cut “Chill Out,” and in the same breadth dedicate a heart-filled tribute (“Why It Gotta Be Like Dis (Mama)” ), yet this versatility found on “The Epidemic” comes without any compromise to his artistic integrity. Eulogizing his mother’s passing on the latter record, Pill raps:
“Ain’t enough time in this song to tell you how much I miss ya / Tears falling at every wall that carries your picture / I remember them days begging you please to stop / Your lil’ son needed your love but you needed the rock (damn) / But you made sure there was meals on the table for us / Can’t even describe how I got strength from your faith and courage.”
In spite of what label heads at Warner Brothers may have surmised during Pill’s tenure there, his latest mixtape is proof that the Pink City representative is more than capable of effectively carrying out his brand of music to the masses. And, if in fact “The Epidemic” is Pill’s last mixtape until his debut album The Medicine, let’s hope his musical remedy comes sooner than later.
DX Consensus: “EP-Worthy”
This is Pill’s best, most personal work to date. Because of this mixtape, I believe in his career post-Ross. Hopefully he doesn’t get Bang Em Smurf’ed.
Lol this review prolly plagerized too. Pill sux
It was a classic!
not like the Skee mixtape which was legendary true street conscious introspective shit, but he is getting on track after that traphouse generic crack dealing MMG correctional officer bullshit. When Wale starts talking street, you know there is an issue with the crew.
waiting on that big boi killer mike pill shit.
Although Pill didn’t fit on MMG, Asylum/Warner Bros are going to have eat a lot razor blades for not pushing his material out. He’s too potent of a lyrcist with a signature flow
Pill is so nice its not even funny. But the review said it best, pill is so versatile without compromising himself its crazy. i thought the diagnosis was great even though there were a lot of cuts dedicated towards the ladies. the epidemic is too raw.. he spits raw, the emotions raw, its just a raw ass tape and nobody should sleep on this nigga pill just cause the shit with mmg wasnt rocking. im buyin the medicine when that shit comes out
forgot to rate lol 5*
Please dont let Pill be another waste of talent. He is to nice and versatile to be another no name rapper. I hope pill at least works with Maybach again cuz dem niggas music running the industry.
no there production is running the industry
Nice mixtape! 3.5/5
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some songs on this mixtape flop, but others like ‘dreamin’ and ‘head to the sky’ go overkill.
despite the songs i don’t like, i still find the mixtape one of my favorites.