When Hazardis Soundz was piecing together his highly-anticipated sophomore album, Hazmat II: The Outbreak, he decided to make it big. The LP boasts a roster that brings together some of South Florida’s hottest underground talent (Anjuli Stars, LMS, J. NiC$, Garcia, Webbz, Saheed) with today’s mainstream heavyweights (Rick Ross, Curren$y, Raekwon, Curren$y, Busta Rhymes) from various regions and styles for what should be a deadly concoction. What more could fans ask for?

The original Hazardis Material Vol.1 album featured a diverse guest list and focused its marketing on the streets, but for the sequel, Hazardis unapologetically employs the same tactics and sets his eyes on the limelight.

It’s smooth sailing on the first single “All Mine.” Kevin Cossum provides the catchy melodic chorus, tailor-made for the radio and features Rick Ross and Torch keeping their favorite girl the lavish things in life that money can acquire us.

Also strong is the pounding Spazz, a track that hooks you with its production but keeps you on its verses. Honestly, I know very little about Ekko, but in the span of a verse he completely won me over. In fact, Hazmat II introduction of a mostly unknown rapper is one of its strong points. Other standout tracks include “Fuck The World,” “5 Deadly Hazards” and “Can’t Be For Real” Bernbiz and Wrekonize of ¡MAYDAY!

Vol. 2 has a few tracks that are forces of hip-hop nature, starting with the epic “Clash of The Titans.” Clash is the definition of a banger; when that beat drops you’re legally obligated to turn the volume up. Plus LMS drops arguably one of his best verses on the project, while newcomers J. NiC$ and Saheed continue to impress with their growing lyrical prowess.

Musically, Hazardis Soundz and the all-star cast contributors to Hazmat II: The Outbreak constructed a great compilation, showcasing his ability to maintain a balance of pleasing the mainstream and underground audiences of hip hop. Hazardis clearly knows how to cater to the streets. While all the artist do their part of making noise on the album, they prove that Hazardis’ presence on the tracks is definitely kin of being mainstream worthy.