The mixtape released before the second album is what started the dig into the crates for what would be later known as Loose Ends. Project X began as a little bit of free time and some old notebook pages of a few good songs waiting for their chance to see the light of day. In a sift of some random beats, Confession began brushing the dust from pages of lyrics from back in his early recording years to updated beats breathing new life into the words. With as sharp a delivery as if it was freshly written, the end result was Project X; an 18-track remix album of sorts full of previously unreleased material and a few new cuts.

     "My Doggs" is an upbeat banger of the song considering it’s the first ever recorded by the artist back in the late 90’s. "Away From Here" is a step outside the box and a leap towards R&B as the artist croons about a love gone wrong. The beat selection is a nice move as it brings some excitement to the, at times, lackluster lyricism. What makes this album a gem for the collection is the rawness of the material and listeners get an earful of an artist developing his craft; especially prior to listening to the official releases. When the tracks are compared to the original predecessors, there is no comparison and for a sample of a young artist finding his place, get this album.

     Reaching into a collection of major artist releases for instrumentals from Young Jeezy and Day26 to Ginuwine and Kevin Rudolf, as well as some original production, Confession created a 24-track monster of a mixtape. Fresh off of the inspirational release The Movie Music Movement, Confession called in a few favors and got it done. Featuring guest appearances from regular collaborators Chantelle, Coach and Keno – and calling in a few new recruits Tavares and Tony Carolina for some production, the album is solid to say the least.

     "Stay In Those Jeans" is the fan favorite, done over a track Ginuwine penned by a similar title, that talks directly to an out of touch relationship. The eerily prophetic “Great Escape” is penned from the perspective of an alcoholic as he lay dying after a car accident."Swine Flu Song" (My Baby Got That Swine Flu) is a hilarious take on the outbreak as if singing about a significant other infected with the virus, and trying to dodge catching it, sung over Jeremih’s "Birthday Sex". It is definitely one of the most entertaining songs on the release. Pen Bleed is an example of a collection of music by a lyricist that has seemed to perfected his craft dabbling in both hip-hop and R&B.

     A total of 6 releases and still filling up a disc, Confession continues to push himself to his limits and the end result is an instant underground classic.

     Hell or High Water is a 20-track audio display of how far Confession has come in developing his lyrical prowess. The collection boasts that smooth wordplay Confession is known for over several high profile instrumentals past and present. Reaching out for several collaborations from a few people in his corner to man-handle the beats like a lion tamer, Confession opens and closes the mixtape like a ringmaster on the excitement of opening day.

     Taking a different cue and rehashing previously released material, "Grind" and "Not Your Standby" are incredible remixes of Coach's take on music borrowed from the Sincerely Yours album. The new instrumentals add a different flavor to the original vocals that leave you licking your fingers as if you just finished a family bucket of KFC, extra crispy. On the other side of Coach's talent on the beats, he also lends some rapid-fire and sharp as a ginsu blade bars on "One of the Greatest" alongside Confession; who would want to be on the receiving end of that arsenal?

      "I'm Ready" is a seductive rhyme over an Alicia Keys track seemingly comparing his infatuation with music to the equal in a relationship. Confession's swagger is on 100 as Alicia's silky vocals ooze sex appeal over the closing track. The title seems more like it should have been an opener, but maybe it's a hint of things to come? We're listening.