Avg Rating: 
3.4 ( 16 total votes )
Actual Proof - Breathe
Artist: Actual Proof
Featuring: Rapsody
Producer: AMP of the Soul Council
Album: Talented Tenth EP
Label: It's A Wonderful World/JAMLA
Of all the regions that have yet to make a name for themselves as hip-hop hot spots, the Carolinas are looking like the next to blow. Oh, you want actual proof to back up that assertion? Then I present you with… Actual Proof, a Raleigh duo so fresh and talented that “n*ggas can’t Breathe” when they come through. Amp of Soul Council mans the mixing boards, cooking up a street-red, piano-led back complete with a hook sampled from Fabolous’ cut of the same name. Lyrically, Enigma and Sundown keep things smooth and sophisticated, dropping bars that sound like they could’ve been ripped from a spy flick’s screenplay: “Counterfeit passport and travel with a plan for green / Swiss bank account, document a falsified name, learn game from Jason Bourne…” Lending a hand on the guest tip, fellow First in Flight state repper Rapsody laces the front with some characteristically high-impact braggadocio. Like what you’re hearing? Then be sure to check back with us this Saturday (the 15th), when A.P.‘s Booth-sponsored Talented Tenth EP arrives on our mixtape page for free streaming and download.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on January 17, 2011
Listen to More: Actual Proof , Rapsody , Downloads Written by richard
More From Actual Proof
Submit a Review and/or Rating
Member Reviews and Ratings
|
DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11866 |
Rating:
All hail 9th Wonder, who continues to sign/work with super talented artists from his region. Interestingly enough, none of the emcees (three in total) allow the record to "Breathe" much - its just raw spittin line after line. And for those of you who enjoy that type of hip hop, you should find yourself enjoying the record.
|
| Posted on Jan 13, 2011 |
|
Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1805 |
Rating:
I agree with DJ Z on this, the song sounds too crowded in this. I think there should have been a lil pause in between verses, or atleast a better chorus. The chorus really wasnt enough for me...
I was really happy to see Rapsody in this. Im a huge fan of her work, and this is why. She's really great. I really like the production from AMP in this. Im really loving the old-school feel to this record. |
| Posted on Jan 13, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 1624 |
Rating:
Once again, the type of hip hop that I love that you only find on the Booth! Types of records like this with a simple beat just let you focus on the lyrics and lets the artist showcase their flow. Fire.
|
| Posted on Jan 13, 2011 |
|
Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 288 |
Rating:
I thought 9th produced this track. Maybe I'm thinking of a different Actual Proof song.
I agree, it's too crowded in this IMO. |
| Posted on Jan 13, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 63 |
Rating:
yea this tracks pretty dope. Can't wait for the Talented 10th tho
|
| Posted on Jan 13, 2011 |
|
Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 758 |
Rating:
As this song went on, i started liking it more and more. i honestly dont even know where i stand on it now so i gotta hit the dead middle. 3 stars.
|
| Posted on Jan 13, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 34 |
Rating:
I can not understand but I do not like it except for production
|
| Posted on Jan 13, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 2476 |
Rating:
Props to Amp on this - those cuts and samples are perfect. Now that's a toast to the DJ.
And of course the rhymes are on point - Rapsody's consistently one of my favorites, and Act Proof are continuing to prove that actually NC is home to some of the best new hip-hop in the game.
|
| Posted on Jan 13, 2011 |
|
|
Rating:
|
| Posted on Jan 13, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Member |
Rating:
Really like this song, i just wish there was a way I could get that annoying breathing sound out of it... It cuts into the verse every 5 seconds n is the only reason in my opinion why this isn't a banger.
|
| Posted on Jan 14, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Member |
Rating:
love any carolina music
|
| Posted on Jan 14, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 399 |
Rating:
haha i can dig this
|
| Posted on Jan 15, 2011 |
|
|
Rating:
|
| Posted on Jan 19, 2011 |
|
Tastemaker |
Rating:
Every element is hard on this. I especially like the Loso sample.
|
| Posted on Feb 08, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Member |
Rating:
Rapsody wasnt as strong on here as she has been with her other tracks, disapointing.
|
| Posted on Feb 24, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Member |
Rating:
feelin it tha whole time, good flow that delivered.
|
| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
FEATURED ARTIST
FEATURED ALBUM
TOP 20 MUSIC CHARTS
The top rated new Hip Hop & R&B songs on DJBooth, updated every Sunday.
