Hip-Hop/Review Splitzide - 2 Sides Of The Story (20th Year Anniversary Edition) [SLOWED+REVERB]

Minneapolis-based artist Splitzide embodies the multi-dimensional creative spirit of Ye, seamlessly blending roles as singer, rapper, producer, poet, and songwriter. Drawing inspiration from Tupac's relentless work ethic—having locked himself in the studio to create up to 40 songs in a day—and Master P's business acumen, Splitzide has refused to let industry labels box in his artistic vision.

“2 Sides Of The Story (20th Year Anniversary Edition) [SLOWED+REVERB]” by Splitzide revisits a defining chapter from 2006 through a deliberately transformed sonic lens. Released to celebrate the album’s 20th anniversary, this edition reimagines key tracks with slowed and reverb-heavy treatments, giving the original material a deeper, more atmospheric character while preserving its connection to Splitzide’s Mid-West and Streetainment roots.

The most noticeable change is the sense of space. Stretched vocals, heavier bass, and extended textures allow the tracks to breathe differently, replacing some of the immediacy of the original recordings with a more immersive, hypnotic quality. The approach feels particularly suited to the album’s late-night aesthetic, drawing connections between southern rap, chill-wave atmospheres, and the reflective mood of nighttime listening.

There is also an interesting contrast between the source material’s house-party energy and the slower presentation of this anniversary edition. Rather than simply reproducing the excitement of the original album, Splitzide stretches that energy into something more expansive and dreamlike. The result feels designed for moments when the listener has time to absorb the details, whether during a late-night drive or a quiet period of reflection.

The remastering adds another layer to the project, cleaning up the mixes for modern streaming environments while allowing the slowed + reverb treatments to become part of the album’s renewed identity. Storytelling remains central, but the production now places that storytelling inside a wider atmospheric space.

Ultimately, this anniversary edition demonstrates how familiar music can take on a different emotional dimension through subtle changes in tempo, texture, and ambience. Twenty years later, Splitzide’s story receives a spacious new setting.