I definitely hear the mix as being "boxy" as you mentioned. Did you "one track" mix this beat or did you mix all the stems?
By the way....i like the rapper's 2pac persona when he says "remember meeeee......" and "hennesseyyyyyy" lol.
I like it but that hook definitely leaves something to be desired.
SOUNDS GOOD ... need to check it on some real speakers tho
Really good for your first go at it. The vocals do sound a bit raspy/grainy & I'd add some reverb on some of the parts where his voice elevates. And maybe make the hook a lil louder than the verse so it stands out more.
https://www.futureproducers.com/for...ull-track-unmastered]-trap-dub-hiphop-465159/