What do you get when you put together hip hop and spoken word? Two words....Platinum Souls.

Enter one of the hottest combos that Atlanta has on offer right now, Ricardo FLO (For Lord Only) and Ms. Ty Scott, who together as Platinum Souls bring some serious flava to your ear with their debut release Unexpected Mixes, Volume 1.

The album is so different in its presentation and concept that it always keeps your attention and makes you wonder what's next.

Here's the concept. "Unexpected Mixes" is a giant mixtape that features the phat flow of Ricardo FLO along with the poetic genius of Ty Scott fused over tight original beats, along with a beat or two familiar to the mainstream ear.

The project starts with an intro straight from Puff Daddy, which gets you bouncin' and flows straight into "Are Ya'll Ready" which is a bonafide jam waiting to happen.

You don't have to wait long before you realize how hot the combination of FLO and Scott are as they flow smoothly over tight beats. With DJ Device on the wheels of steel, Platinum Souls takes you on a wild ride, blessing your soul and breaking your neck.

Just as you're ready to fully party, the music drops and you are introduced more fully to the poet of the group, Ty Scott. Scott has two powerful poems that she drops on this project. The first poem is titled "Unexpected". This flow, done in an acapella format, features Scott talking about how her gift is often misunderstood and the discouragement that often comes from those in this category. While expressing this, she is encouraged and encourages others to follow both heart and calling as these lead to spiritual success in Jesus Christ.

Scott's second poem, titled "Pains", is performed over a slick street track, and addresses her desire to reach the lost and tells of the burden in her heart to reach the masses.

Ricardo FLO drops a serious flow on "What It Look Like". As tight as the beat is, it's overshadowed by FLO's lyrical prowess as he talks about secular artists who have defamed the art by exalting sexual images. He hits all type of subject matter ranging from Mase to the Rock and proclaims Christ as the "True Rock".

And FLO doesn' mind jackin' a beat or two. From DMX to 4th Avenue Jones, FLO finds a way to flip the Gospel in an unexpected manner over these sampled tracks. It's amazing to hear how he flips his rhymes to represent the kingdom.

This Atlanta duo has committed themselves to winning one million souls through this combo of hip-hop and spoken word, hence their name Platinum Souls. These soldiers don't attempt to travel alone as they bring some friends who help make this mixtape even hotter. "Let Me Be" features Danny Class, who drops a nice flow over a Bronx-style street beat, reminiscent of an old school KRS-One vibe. Explicit joins Ricardo FLO on "What You Don't Know Will Hurt You", which reminds listeners that ignorance really isn't bliss as it relates to sin. It admonishes us to not enter into dangerous situations without being prepared by the Holy Spirit.

With 15 continuous tracks, the dynamic Atlanta Duo have breathed a breath of fresh air into Holy Hip-Hop and are ready to reach those Platinum Souls. And just as the title of this project alludes, what your ear will catch is definitely Unexpected.