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40 Cal - Shut Em Down
| Artist: | 40 Cal |
| Title: | Shut Em Down |
| Producer: | X.O. |
| Album: | The Yellow Tape |
| Label: | RBC RecordsGold Dust Media |
| Website: | 40 Cal's Website |
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3.0
Total Ratings: 18
Following a plethora of mixtapes, Diplomat affiliate 40 Cal is ready to finally release a full-length album. After declaring that Dipset Is Ova and pledging his allegiance to Juelz Santana‘s Skull Gang, the former battle rapper has inked a new deal with indie label RBC Records to release his debut, The Yellow Tape. On the album’s first single, Cal proceeds to Shut Em Down with the same adaptability that gave him his cred on the freestyle circuit. Adding a military-drill sound is producer X.O., whose simplistic percussion beat brings about a sound not heard from Dipset since Santana’s ‘05 single, Clockwork. Will 40 Cal be able to build on his flight out of the eagle’s shadow? The April 1 release of The Yellow Tape should answer that question.
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Beat is something different, sounds decent, it is definitely different, but I think it can get some radio play, I mean, it something people would enjoy I think... I like it...
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| Posted on Mar 07, 2008 |
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It's always pleasant to hear creative production work these days when rappers can't rap if their life depended on it.
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| Posted on Mar 07, 2008 |
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likin the lyrics, beats not bad
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| Posted on Mar 07, 2008 |
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The beat is kinda tight, its got a drumline type of vibe but i feel like something is missing from the beat..maybe a hook or a tough orchestra melody...40's missin a chorus and a better hook for this to be radio worthy or even noticible
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| Posted on Mar 07, 2008 |
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I like the eclectic beat production, and 40 Cal's flow is pretty phresh. I like the delivery, the minimal wordplay and swagger.
"Made my wanted poster my album cover" I would say that what messed up the track's momentum was the hook. It could've been way better. |
| Posted on Mar 07, 2008 |
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nice effort on trying to do something diffrent wit da beat ,but im just not feelin it the song overall hard beat to rap with
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| Posted on Mar 07, 2008 |
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40 Cal can spit and needs a damn opportunity. I am very happy to seem him get this shot. This production is TIGHT; I could hear Hell Rell flow over this beat too.
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| Posted on Mar 07, 2008 |
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It's funny when good rappers can hold their game up ten times better then the people who are ranking in the cash. IE, Soulja Boi.
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| Posted on Mar 07, 2008 |
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this beat is @*#$! tight. really like this song man.
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| Posted on Mar 07, 2008 |
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beat is too much like Clockwork and he sounds too much like Santana. Come original man
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 2915 |
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Good call burmy...it sounds just like the clockwork track. I like 40's flow and he sounds great with other Dip-Set members. Too bad that crew is now in shambles. Its a shame because they had so many talented people, but just no money. The production is catchy and 40 Cal represents on here...It's not as hard as I would like...
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| Posted on Mar 07, 2008 |
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Most of Dipset comes with the heat and 40 Cal is no exception (Cam is, though). Once I saw this was 40 Cal I had some expectations and I was not let down, big ups to 40.
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| Posted on Mar 07, 2008 |
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40 is the man.. possibly the best artist out there... according to me that is!... the beat is average, hence the rating
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| Posted on Mar 07, 2008 |
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boring!..i thought it wud betta
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| Posted on Mar 07, 2008 |
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the beat is hott ;; and yeahh donjonjon ;; he soundss like hes tryinn to be santana . but i im feelinn thiss .
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| Posted on Mar 08, 2008 |
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A perfect band song.
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| Posted on Mar 08, 2008 |
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40 is the @*#$!. always droppin songs with hot lyrics and alot of hot beats to i think
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2008 |
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