Poiison La Madrina 2 Sounds Like Growth You Cannot Fake by NWO Sparrow

Rapid Review of La Madrina 2

Beats - 9/10

Lyrics - 9/10

Concepts- 8/10

Roll-out- 8/10

Replay Value- 10/10

Poiison Does Not Sound Hungry Anymore She Sounds Certain on La Madrina 2

Listening to La Madrina 2, I did not feel like I was discovering a new artist. I felt like I was meeting a new version of someone I have watched grow in real time. Poiison has never lacked talent, presence, or instinct. What is different now is intention. This mixtape feels purposeful. Every choice feels deliberate. This is not music thrown out to gain validation or support. This is music released by someone who understands her value and is comfortable standing on it.

You can hear the growth immediately. Poiison is no longer giving away good music for free just to stay visible. She is creating moments now. The SoundCloud mixtape release party is proof of that. I was there. The room was packed with people who have supported Poiison for years. That energy does not come from hype. It comes from consistency, authenticity, and trust built over time. This moment felt earned.

Although Poiison is not a new artist, this version of her feels new for the fans who are about to experience her at this level. There is confidence here. There is restraint. There is awareness. She knows when to pull back and when to lean in. That is growth you cannot fake. This mixtape does not scream for attention. It commands it. What makes La Madrina 2 smart is its timing. Releasing a layered mixtape like this before a full project is strategic. It feeds the core supporters while reintroducing Poiison on her terms. This is not the final statement. This is the setup. And that is exactly why it works.

Track by Track Breakdown

Stupid – 10/10

This instantly sets the tone for this five layered mixtape. Poiison with the wits to open up this project with an original track is a nod to her longtime supporters and feeds us until the full length project comes out. Stupid as a standalone record is good, however as a longtime Poiison listener I know this is not Poiison at her finest. But keep in mind that this project is a mixtape and not a full album, so let’s be grateful that we was able to get this. A part of what makes this record so special is that I seen Poiison do this record live, so it is strong as a record to listen to and strong as a live performance record. Poiison strips down the melodies and the vocal engineering on this record and comes straight at us for this performance. It feels raw, direct, and confident.

My favorite line personally on this was Poiison saying, “and the pain up in my chest, ima mask it up with habits / and that b*** that you love I have her bouncing like a rabbit.”* That is a cold flex from Poiison that I personally always admired. She that girl and does not have to do much to prove it.

Went Legit – 7/10

This freestyle scores lower than the prior original record because of the outdatedness of the original. If this was early on in the summer and I had heard this it would score much higher. Listening to this freestyle in the grand scheme of the mixtape took away from me because I had heard the original when Poiison released it on Hot 97 last month. This by no means means this was not a good freestyle. It just lived on too long for me. I wanted something fresh from Poiison in this instant. However, hearing Poiison speak lines like “I’m in love with the journey, pain taught me early, had to hustle even if it hurt me” explains a lot about her mindset. That line is not about struggle for sympathy. It is about understanding that growth comes from discomfort and that pain shaped her work ethic, not her personality.

Evin Twin Freestyle – 8/10

Poiison picks it back up on this freestyle over Bay Swag’s Whatever For You. What gets me here is that Poiison is smoothly reaching back into her roots as a rapper first. Yes, we know she can make hit songs and produce contemporary music, but we do not get that yet. Remember, this is not an album. Poiison uses this moment to treat the production like a diary for her artistry. I do not see Poiison consumed with the mishaps of personal life. I feel as if she has that together. Poiison is more concerned with her career, her future, her direction, her choices. This record speaks to that internal dialogue. Lines like “I ain’t looking down I know we ain’t even / only thing we share is that we human beings” show clarity and separation. She also lets her Dominican side come through here, blending Spanish effortlessly while still riding the beat clean. This is control.

Juguete Freestyle – 9/10

This is probably my personal favorite on the mixtape. Poiison being vulnerable here was important, and it was smart that she knew to put this record on this mixtape as a wave to listeners that followed her through the years. Vulnerable Poiison is Poiison at her best. She speaks on flex time, but it never feels hollow. Her aura shines through naturally. This record feels intimate and reflective at the same time. The only thing holding it back from perfection is that I wish this was an original record because the emotion deserves its own home.

I’m Ready – 10/10

This is pure chudai from Poiison and a strong way to close out the mixtape in original style. This record is sexy drill and an instant home run for Poiison. The vulnerability seeps through, even as she leans fully into lust and desire. Poiison’s versatility should be mentioned when consuming this record. She can be aggressive, reflective, confident, and sensual without losing her identity. On this record, she is submitting herself to lust, but she is still in control. That balance is hard to execute, and she makes it feel effortless.

The X Files

La Madrina 2 feels like a checkpoint in Poiison’s journey. Not a destination, but proof that she understands where she is and where she is going. This mixtape does not feel rushed. It feels curated. Poiison is no longer chasing validation. She is building moments. From the SoundCloud release party to the way this mixtape is structured, everything feels intentional. That is growth you cannot manufacture. This project also shows restraint, which is something many artists struggle with. Poiison knows when not to give too much. She understands that this is a mixtape, not a full album, and she uses that format correctly.

For longtime supporters, this feels like a reward. For new listeners, this feels like an introduction to who Poiison is becoming. That balance is difficult to strike, and she does it naturally. La Madrina 2 is smart, confident, and purposeful. And if this is just the warm up, the full project is going to hit even harder.

Full Mixtape Breakdown

Beats – 9/10

Poiison picked the best beats to freestyle over on this mixtape. The production choices feel intentional and serve her voice instead of distracting from it.

Lyrics – 9/10

Poiison is sharp, confident, and reflective. Her writing shows growth, clarity, and control.

Concepts – 8/10

Strong concepts and angles for a mixtape. Poiison was creative without overreaching.

Rollout – 10/10

Targeted demo hit with core fans and a SoundCloud sponsored release. Smart and effective. Hot 97 Freestyle days before the mixtape release.

Replay Value – 10/10

This project holds up on repeat. Each listen reveals more.

Total Music Score – 9.5 /10

Total Album Score – 9/10