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Ace Hood - Champion ft. Rick Ross & Jazmine Sullivan
Artist: Ace Hood
Featuring: Rick Ross , Jazmine Sullivan
Producer: The Runners
Album: Ruthless
Label: We The Best/Def Jam/IDJMG
It seems that Ace Hood has finally found his niche; having experimented with the club/street approach (Cash Flow, Get ‘Em Up) and the ladies’ jam angle (Ride), the Deerfield Beach rapper has decided to focus his promotional efforts on motivational singles like the reader-acclaimed Overtime. On the follow-up, Ace grabs another epic instrumental by The Runners and informs all his doubters that, whether they like it or not, he’s destined to become a musicial Champion. He’s even enlisted a couple of guest artists with plenty of experience dealing with setbacks—Rick Ross, who overcame these pesky CO reports to reclaim Billboard‘s #1 spot with Deeper Than Rap contributes a guest verse, and Jazmine Sullivan, who’s weathered various storms (early ‘00s dilemma with Jive, getting “India.Arie‘d” at the ‘09 Grammys..) to achieve heavyweight status, delivers a standout hook. Hood’s clearly got friends in high places, and these connections should help ensure that Ruthless is a certified success when hits stores June 30. Ace’s many supporters in the Booth can also look forward to an exclusive interview, set to hit our front page next week.
This song first appeared on the
Rap Chart
on June 1, 2009
Listen to More: Ace Hood , Rick Ross , Jazmine Sullivan , Club Written by Burmy
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Yesssirrrr! Ace is really starting to come on. The Runners can do no wrong these days and both guest features were tight. This is a true banger. Nothing that I dislike about the track. Ace is doin work, man. I really hope his album is successful.
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| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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I was harsh at rating Overtime, then I realized how great it was. So imma go ahead and give it a decent rating before it grows on me.
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| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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good song, ace is really starting to grow on me, i think he is the future. banger
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| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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good song, ace is really starting to grow on me, i think he is the future. banger
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| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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this is really cool and like 1_O-TYME_1 said, he's growing on me.
jazmine put some umph! in that hook too. big upz! |
| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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I liked Ace Hood since he has made an appearance on the music scene but not feelin' this track. Mainly b/c the chorus. jazmine Sullivan holds it down as an artist but just not liking the chorus. Other than that, Ricky Ross's verse is pretty good
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| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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I will by no means deny the fact that Ace Hood is an extremely hard worker and always comes with intensity. That being said, the sad fact is that he isn't anything that special as far as his delivery/subjectmatter/lyricism. He's just average to me, although he does have great intensity. The production on this is pretty cool, and the verse from Ross is about all you could expect. The melody on the hook isnt very catchy or even fun to listen to, but I take nothing away from Jazmine's vocal skills. This track just didn't work for me, so no rotation.
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| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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HOT SONG NO LIE
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| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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:s Featuring Jazmine is cheating!!! -_-' Come on, you know I LOVE her! ... So yeah, this plus an unsurprisingly hot dope beat by Runners sets the bar high!
I really like Ace Hood despite his unimpressive (yet) lyricism: he's so energetic you can't help but wish him the best! Jazmine is so lovely during the bridge! She has everything it takes to replace MJB when she retires. Ross was really suitable for this beat, and delivered a nice verse, specially for rhyming "war though" with "gordo" (fat)! XD I also noticed he brought back that "ssss" sounding thing he had in the beginning, which I always enjoyed... ;) |
| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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almost garbage
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| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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i luv this she singz real gud n the rest it too so its banger
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| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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Another Ace Hood track, another banger. Continuously the man is on his hustle like I mentioned the other night.
Jazmine was fly on here, and I'm actually a little surprised her buzz didn't grow anymore after her first 2 smash singles. Anyway, this song was hot from all aspects. Ace dropped a cold verse, Ricky came through and Ms. Sullivan blessed the rest. Whew! |
| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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Any new Ace Hood fans I can tell you right now you should go out and get Gutta. The Lyricism isn't great but the album is REALLY good for a Southern type album. And onto the song Jazmine killed this damn
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| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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I gotta admit...Ace Hood definitely is like the only freshman of 2009 that was not on my radar. But his last two singles, "Overtime" and this joint, has definitely caught my attention. I like these sports-themed joints. Whoever is the head of his marketing team is smart, because I guarantee the songs will be picked up by the NBA or the NFL as themes for the season, etc.
I can also agree that Ace is not the GREATEST rapper, but come on. Give props where props are due. At least this isn't some cliche shoot em' em or shorty drop it low song. I like this inspirational type of stuff. Banger. My baby Jazmine tore this up. |
| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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Oh snap, almost forgot about the biggest cop we've seen thus far who wears fake Louis Vuitton glasses.
He was not bad at all on this. Decent verse. "Sacrificed a decade, now it's dimes every night". Pretty good "10" metaphor. |
| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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Have The Runners ever produced a bad sounding beat?
Ace came with some energy (as usual) & The hook from Jazmine was good. I dunno if Ross was really needed, but he still came through with a decent verse. |
| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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I'm wit juanto on this as far as his opinion about ace. However this is one of his best tracks if not his best to date. If he makes more shit like this, he can chan@e minds about him as an MC
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| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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I gotta say this is a solid track from begining to end. I like every1's effort on this one.Good beat from the runners.
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| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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I gotta say this is a solid track from begining to end. I like every1's effort on this one.Good beat from the runners.
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| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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My bad Juanito_88 for spellin ya name wron@, I just @ot some bad news a sec a@o so I'm alil distracted. My homie's mom passed. smh The lord is cleanin house these days. R.I.P. Ms. Muyan@a
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| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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Really dug OVERTIME and I cannot say enough good things about CHAMPION. The single-word titles are working for Ace these days. Check out his interview w/ me inside the Booth next week.
@BDF44 - I am so sorry to hear about your loss. 
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| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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I don't like Ace Hood's flow, it's worse that Flo Rida's lol! But I like the vibe of the song, it's energetic and catchy. Jazmine Sullivan sounds great in the hook. Rick Ross had a cool verse. An overall good result, except for Ace Hood
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| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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Go Jazmine. :)
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| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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I have the feelin' Ace Hood if he can step up just a tad lyrically can become the next T.I. (in terms of Paper Trail being an overall classic in many's opinions). Honestly though how does he have all this money for these features that he's had off the bat and the produx he gets. Let me put it this way he's dayum fortunate.
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| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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Finally, Ace decides to switch it up a little bit. This is a great song. Jazmine Sullivan is probably one of my favorite hook singers (Smoking Gun was my favoite song on The Last Kiss). Ace Hood does his thing and Ricky aint too bad either. Banger
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| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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been a fan sence his freestyle "im me" jus another banger from him
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| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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mh yuu damn right . this is that shyt i likee to hear .
the inspirational typee stuff. makes you wunna get upp & do sumthin with your lifee. ? |
| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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@BDF44 - Man, I'm sorry to hear it. My thoughts go to you and yours.
I don't know that I am a fan of Ace Hood...this song doesn't have that oomph that I look for in Classics. It's not even really a Banger...I will put it in rotation, but I won't play it again. |
| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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Straight banger right here ace hood continues to get it done, tight verse by ross and ms. jazmine was just so nice. of course the runners production is off the hook nothing wrong with this song.
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| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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I've been coming on this site for a long time to get the latest music and now that it's summertime, I figure i'll comment on some tracks!
I like this one. |
| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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Love Jasmine, production was good too
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| Posted on May 29, 2009 |
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Love this song a lot Ace is underrated he had a very nice cd this will be a hit
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| Posted on May 29, 2009 |
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Cant tell me nothing, Champion, are we jackin Kanye's graduation tracklist?
I think Jazmine is the star of this track, her voice is amazing! |
| Posted on May 29, 2009 |
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p.s. Ace Hood has got swagger, he'll be fine even if he cant totally shine on his own
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| Posted on May 29, 2009 |
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this is good and f**k the critics
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| Posted on May 29, 2009 |
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hot
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| Posted on May 29, 2009 |
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im caught between..it has amazing qualities, but the song isnt like outstanding to me, so 3 star...but ace hood is turning up his heat...
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| Posted on May 29, 2009 |
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crap..i messed up the raiting....
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| Posted on May 29, 2009 |
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wow i thought it was gonna be a banger cuz thats what i know ace always does- and i woulda but i was NOT feelin that jazmine girl @ all. it just ok. i wont listen to it again.
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| Posted on May 29, 2009 |
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I wouldn't change the station on it.
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| Posted on May 30, 2009 |
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~WOW~, this last post shows your true colors. You were backing him up when he made these ignorant tracks ("Cash Flow," "Get Em Up," "Loco Wit the Cake") but now that he's making a motivational jam with meaning, you rate low? And don't give me that "NOT feelin that jazmine girl @ all" bullsh!t. She is helping bring quality back to the game, so I see you'd have a problem with her (You got issues wit her, you got issues wit me-I'm president of the Wisconsin Chapter of her fan club).
This reminds me of your comment for Dolla's "Georgia Nights," and I quote (Lord have mercy): "This is as obnoxious as obnoxious can get. The tracks I like from him are still: Who the F and MAKE A TOAST!- i love that song!! don't know why he even put out this song...." This was one of the deepest tracks he made with a prophetic twist-less than a week later he was indeed shot dead (like he said he'd be in the song). Yet did I see you leave so much as an RIP comment on the song page or the news story one. No I haven't! Living proof that you don't care about the artists as people-you just care about the "product" they can serve. (End of ridiculously long rant-waiting to see whether Booth-heads give applause or boos) |
| Posted on May 30, 2009 |
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@Burmy - Usually I will agree with you, and I do when it comes to WOW's taste in Bangers and Classics. However...the "product" is what sells. Like it or not, WOW is the type of person that artists usually try to sell to (the mainstream artists anyway). And, if the "mainstream" fans don't like it, the "mainstream" fans won't buy it.
However, this isn't mainstream. So, I don't know why WOW would rate it... |
| Posted on May 30, 2009 |
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WOW
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| Posted on May 30, 2009 |
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Excuse the horrible spelling in my last post. My "A" key only likes to work half the time lol.
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| Posted on May 31, 2009 |
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@Bowwserr - I think tracks that have Jazmine Sullivan in them are targeting the mainstream & like you said, WOW pretty much represents the mainstream (out of the regular DJ Booth users). So her opinion is probably one of the more important in the eyes of the record companies.
@Burmy - You probably need to ease up on the hate of WOW. I would of agreed with her opinion about Jazmine after my first listen to this track, but her part on this did grow on me. IMO, your rant was a little unnecessary @WOW - You probably need to give some of these tracks more of a chance, thats my only complaint about some of your ratings |
| Posted on May 31, 2009 |
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Well said, Aussie_Pride
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| Posted on May 31, 2009 |
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See i can respect Aussie Prides and bowwserrs comments Burmy....but just cause I'm not feelin a girl on a track your saying you got a problem with me- that's reeeally stupid. Yeah you do need to lay off- sorry that ALL my little comments towards songs make you so pissed off.
What can I say- I'm sorry that I like what I like. |
| Posted on May 31, 2009 |
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~WOW~, I'm sorry that you can't broaden your horizons and expand your musical boundaries. I have no problem with you LIKING songs, it's the songs you DON'T like but the rest of the Booth does that I have a hard time accepting.
BTW, You still never left a comment on that Dolla page (either on the obit or the "Georgia Nights" feature). |
| Posted on May 31, 2009 |
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Well sorry that you have a problem with that cause I'm going to keep rating no matter if I like them or not.
But BTW I actually have expanded my music tastes although it's not towards the rap selection. I do like those bands like Theory of a Deadman, Shinedown, Hinder, 3 Doors Down, and 3 Days Grace. So you can say that I don't have a variety. |
| Posted on May 31, 2009 |
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I'm back! haha. I think you all know I've been an Ace Hood supporter for a while. I agree, he really has found his niche. He has always told us how much of a hard worker he is and what better way to display it then to make some inspirational songs for others. Hook is great! Don't know that much bout Jazmine but she sounds great.
Ace's flow is GREAT on this. I'm used to his more "gangsta" flows but this one sounded perfect for the song. So much energy as usual and a flow that everyone who needs some inspiration can jam too. @FredRico Isn't the "sssss" sound the Runners little "fresh" sound? Whatever it is, I too like it. Haven't been digging Ross as much lately, but he brought it on this one too, brought a lil more energy and his flow was on point. Banger. |
| Posted on Jun 01, 2009 |
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