Moneybagg YoFederal Reloaded

TSO Music Group 

Moneybagg Yo’s Federal Reloaded stands as the project that truly marked his arrival, originally premiering on IndyTapes and now re-released on LiveMixtapes as a Featured INDY classic. Dropped on January 20, 2016, this tape captures Moneybagg at a defining early moment—hungry, focused, and carving out the gritty Memphis sound that would soon take him nationwide. Federal Reloaded feels like both a reintroduction and a mission statement, blending pain, ambition, and street testimony across 22 tracks that show exactly why his rise was inevitable.

The project opens with “Reloaded,” setting the tone with raw energy and sharp delivery before sliding into standout records like “TruNth,” “How It Go,” and “Dam Well.” Moneybagg’s signature blend of melodic grit and grounded realism already shines through—his voice steady, his flow polished, and his writing rooted in the grind. Tracks like “Lil Baby,” “No Dealings,” and “Fadeway” showcase the style that would become his trademark: honest, unfiltered, and full of quotable lines that cut straight through the beat.

Features add extra depth without overshadowing the momentum. Y Grizzle appears on “Under Influences,” bringing heavy Memphis energy; OG Boo Dirty brings intensity to “Raise Like That,” and the late, legendary Young Dolph levels up “I Need A Plugg” with the kind of chemistry only Memphis veterans can produce. Production throughout the project keeps things dark, booming, and street-anchored—late-night bass, eerie piano lines, and layered drums that highlight Moneybagg’s cadence.

Deeper cuts like “Image,” “Gone,” “I Got A Feeling,” and “Reasons” show Moneybagg already leaning into vulnerability and introspection, one of the traits that later helped him cross from the streets to the mainstream. Meanwhile, “Always Like This,” “Narley,” “Freak,” and “All Time High” bring movement, momentum, and replay value. The tape closes strong with “28 Barz” and “Animal,” the latter produced by Drumma Boy, delivering a high-energy finish that underscores the hunger Moneybagg possessed during this early run.

Federal Reloaded remains a crucial chapter in Moneybagg Yo’s come-up—a snapshot of an artist pushing into his own lane, sharpening his voice, and laying the foundation for the success that followed. As a Featured INDY Re-Release, it represents an era where the Memphis sound was evolving, and Moneybagg was emerging as one of its most important new voices. Stream this essential tape now on LiveMixtapes and revisit the project that helped launch one of the South’s most consistent hitmakers.