After his 2012 debut album, Finally Rich was met to "generally favorable" reviews,[1] anticipation was built around the release of Bang, Pt.
2 mixtape, Matt Aceto of Hot New Hip Hop wrote, "As for now, it seems that joining forces with Gucci Mane has only worsened his musical capability.
Jake Rohn of BET.com gave the tape 2 out of 5 stars, beginning his review with, "The intro "12 Bars" serves as the perfect preview of what's to come.
2 is one of Keef's weaker efforts; and unfortunately, the mostly repetitive beats and lean-happy "Future-esque" hooks make it feel like it's actually twice as long.
"[13] Rohn concluded his review by praising Blackson's comedic relief skits as the best part of the tape.
[13] Matt Aceto of Hot New Hip Hop also praised Blackson, stating his contributions, "certainly added some animation to the mixtape.
"[2] Aceto showed disappointment in Young Chop's absence in the tape's production background, and added, "the majority of songs on Bang Pt.
"[2] Matthew Trammell of Rolling Stone also gave the mixtape 2 out 5 stars, stating that the tape was filled with, "braindead repetition, cartoonish adlibs, and uncharacteristically limp beats.