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4.0 ( 20 total votes )
1982 - Race Against Time
Artist: 1982
Featuring: Bun B , Josh Xantus
Producer: Statik Selektah
Album: Untitled
Label: Showoff/St. Records
Given the amount of conflict in the world right now, it’s pretty obvious that the world is a dangerous place. In their latest effort Race Against Time, 1982 (a.k.a. Statik Selektah and Termanology) celebrates life and reminded us how how lucky we are to even be breathing. Statik mans the boards, providing soft synths and piano fills as Term and Bun B flow about the dangers of the world. Termanology hops on the first verse, shedding light on some recent disasters while recognizing how lucky he is to have made it in the industry: “Earthquakes, tsunamis and all of that / People looking for they kids, they ain’t callin back.” Bun follows with similar content, touching on everything from the disaster in Japan to radioactive water in Massachusetts. I admit, I’m not a huge Bun fan, but I enjoyed this conscious side of him. Race is a relatively simple record, but every component played its part, including Josh Xantus’s smooth out chorus. No larger project is attached as of now, but given their prodigious work ethic it’s only a matter of time until we hear more from 1982.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on April 4, 2011
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Solid Tune, Enough Meaning And Flow & Beat Completely Match
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| Posted on Mar 29, 2011 |
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| Posted on Mar 30, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 676 |
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Not Bad kinda cool......
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| Posted on Mar 30, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11633 |
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It would be too obvious for me to make a comment about how amazing it is that talent can come together overnight and create such quality music. But ya know what? Its not amazing when the artists and producer involved are super talented. This kinda stuff is a piece of cake for Statik and nobody goes over his work better than Term and Bun.
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| Posted on Mar 31, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 736 |
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pretty dope song. i cant front. solid verses
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| Posted on Mar 31, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 698 |
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I'm a big Bun supporter, and enjoyed hearing a more conscious side than he usually displays. The piano is a nice touch, and it sets the tone for the smooth hook. "Race Against Time", is an understated, smooth track that will have your head bobbing. It is definitely worth a download.
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| Posted on Mar 31, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 211 |
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The fact that they're referencing these wicked times we're living in speaks volumes about their artistry & mind state. Everybody did their thing respectively.
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| Posted on Mar 31, 2011 |
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Perfect combination of what I like in a song: sick beat, flow with meaning that matters, and smooth vocals from Josh Xantus in the chorus. Oh, and Bun B.
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| Posted on Mar 31, 2011 |
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This track is incredible. Im disappointed there wasnt a 3rd verse, but 1982 & Bun B execute in all key departments in makin a banger. Statik just continues to raise his stock in the game!
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| Posted on Mar 31, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 9283 |
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Exactly what Hip Hop needs...
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| Posted on Mar 31, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 380 |
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Song is dope! I loved Bun's verse and Statik produced another solid beat
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great beat..... love it
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1069 |
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The reflective beat and lyrics are really good. It makes you think how small you are when compared to mother nature. Great work guys.
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2011 |
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| Posted on Apr 04, 2011 |
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Big Ups From Tokyo Japan!
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2011 |
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2011 |
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Not something I would listen to on a regular basis, however it's nothing but quality and sends a great message. I love when hip hop can make such heartfelt music.
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2011 |
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