After months of teasing, Hundred Round Kado has officially delivered #GodGotTheMixtape, hosted by Manny ThaGod. Released Sunday, June 1, the tape is more than just a collection of records—it’s a spiritual checkpoint, a declaration of purpose, and a reminder of where Kado’s been and where he’s headed.
The cover says it all: Kado and his son standing in front of a church. Legacy. Redemption. Real faith. And that’s exactly what you get across the 20-track project, which features fellow Massachusetts spitters like Lazy Coca, Sidestreet Capo, Wave Capone, Showly, Montega Mac, Ezzy Gwapo, Dondzy, Yahweh Almighty and Daytime Action. It’s local but universal—rooted in where he’s from, but resonating far beyond the 508.
One of the most talked-about cuts, “Ghost of Ricky Gramz,” brings things full circle. For longtime fans, Ricky Gramz was the name Kado came up under. Mentioning it here? That’s a clear signal: this isn’t just music—it’s transformation. It’s reflection. It’s testimony.
With titles like “The Reason Why,” “Narcissistik Libra,” “Blood in the Water,” and “Sleep With A Shovel,” it’s no surprise the project leans heavy on honesty, pain, and raw storytelling. Production comes courtesy of Epictetus, WYDTAJ, Youngsdarealist, Dallas Rose, Ray Biz, DBTHEPLUG, and Obsidian Beats, with Dallas Rose and Neighborhood Nine behind the mix and master.
This marks Kado’s first drop since 2022’s Never Lost A Gun Fight (Allegedly) and continues the legacy he’s been building since King of the Triple Beam Vol. 2 and Kome Get A Blessing. He teased the drop with a simple message: “Tomorrow Is Church… Kome As You Are.” It’s Kado through and through—unapologetically real.
Of course, the music is only half the story.
Kado—born Ricardo Barlatier—has one of the most unbelievable backstories in hip-hop. Born in federal prison in Dade County, Florida, and raised between Freeport, Brooklyn, Atlanta, and Framingham, MA, his life has been anything but linear. In 2021, he was arrested again in Worcester after a high-speed chase and foot pursuit that ended with police recovering two loaded firearms and controlled substances. The charges were heavy, but even behind bars, Kado was writing, reflecting, and plotting his return.
He’s no stranger to setbacks. But he’s also never let them define him. After his 2016 release, he retired the Ricky Gramz name and started moving under Hundred Round Kado—a moniker that speaks to his explosive artistry and Haitian roots. “Kado” means “gift” in French Creole, and the name fits. Whether rapping in English or Creole, he’s always delivering a message.
And this mixtape? It’s the bridge between pain and purpose.
In a recent sit-down with CWTFB Radio, Kado opened up about the meaning behind the tape and the forthcoming album God Got The Rest. “I met my blessings halfway and God showed me he had the rest,” he said. “You meet me right here, I got you from here.” That’s what this project is about. Meeting your moment. Owning your story. Believing there’s something bigger.
From Vic Mensa calling him “one of the most talented lyricists I know,” to Malik Yusef passing books to him in jail, to years of putting on for his city—Kado’s built his career on authenticity. It’s that same authenticity that bleeds through every line on #GodGotTheMixtape.
Whether you’ve been following him since the King of the Triple Beam days, or you’re just catching up now—this one’s worth the wait. Kado’s not just back. He’s preaching, and the pulpit is his.
Go run it.
