Rapper J. Gillie’s newest mixtape “Elmhurst Since Birth” is a body of work with a multi-faceted sound—a mix of 90s-era hip-hop with a contemporary retouching. From, the beginning, J. Gillie raps about the heartbreaking experiences that plagued him growing up in Kansas and raised in Delaware. In addition to his upbringing, Elmhurst Since Birth deals with pain and suffering caused by old flames, one-night stands, his harsh environment, past mistakes, and social structure, among other topics. The mixtape’s title alludes to the street in Kansas that Gillie was raised on, fitting for a project which effectively tells his personal story.