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It’s official: R&B boy groups are back in style. With Day26, Brutha, Midwest City, and Nephu busily crooning their way into the hearts of ladies everywhere, the market is a little crowded at the moment, but Sing-Sing, Big Mike, Mr. Jones and K.C. of Ahmir are confident that their take on the subgenre is unique enough to catch the attention of listeners hungry for soulful harmonies. This Double-U-produced cover version of Ne-Yo‘s Closer certainly doesn’t sound like your average R&B jam – for one, the beat’s endlessly-layered synthesizer parts make the cut feel more claustrophobic than sensual – not that that’s a bad thing – and secondly, Ahmir has a secret weapon in DJBooth favorite K. Sparks, who displays his trademark lyrical agility at the tail end of the track. Though Sparks should bring a ratings boost from Booth regulars, the question remains: does this up-and-coming quartet have what it takes to climb to the top of the R&B-group pile?
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The production goes hard off top! I don't know if I will say that the cover is better than the original Ne-Yo version, but it's definitely fresh. The engineering mix needs a little leveling, but other than that, Ahmir's version doesn't sound bad at all. K.Sparks has a mad swaggerish flow on this joint. Me likey.
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| Posted on Dec 19, 2008 |
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i didn't really like this song
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| Posted on Dec 19, 2008 |
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I like it but i agree the engineering mix does need a little bit of leveling. But other than that- it was hot. I want to hear something that's their own (unlike this Ne-Yo track). It's in rotation. They have a lot of potential...he booth better feature more songs from them;)
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| Posted on Dec 19, 2008 |
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The beat is pretty good and the vocals is alright. K Sparks comes hard. Im feeling this one!
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| Posted on Dec 19, 2008 |
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I agree with michael, i think it's fresh. And sparks is gooood as always ; )
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| Posted on Dec 19, 2008 |
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Hoffa on the check in. I ain't really a big R&B fan but these cats dope. And k ripped it. Banger. EZ
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| Posted on Dec 19, 2008 |
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This remix is nice nice
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| Posted on Dec 19, 2008 |
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k i actually really like this
Sounds a lot like ne-yos swag And K Sparks is monster he will become big good job |
| Posted on Dec 19, 2008 |
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This is well done. They have nice voices. I'm sure Ne-Yo would aprove. Sparks is already one of my favorite Rappers. I'ma download this.
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| Posted on Dec 19, 2008 |
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Dope remix man, feelin this, bedstuy all day
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| Posted on Dec 19, 2008 |
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I like how Ahmir put their twist on the song. Mos artist try to remake songs and it doesn't sound close. But they did a great job man, swagger at a 10. And mr sparks murdered the beat. Banging Joint
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| Posted on Dec 19, 2008 |
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This Song is WACK WAAAAAACCCKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can not believe that NE-YO let them remake this! |
| Posted on Dec 19, 2008 |
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luvN da flow on dis here product..not a big fan of k.sparks,but this compilation between them was def' solid
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| Posted on Dec 19, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11662 |
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This production work is stellar. Props to Sparks for puttin' us onto Double U and Ahmir.
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| Posted on Dec 20, 2008 |
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Production is solid. I saw these cats on BET and k sparks nasty
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| Posted on Dec 20, 2008 |
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boo!!!!!!!!!!!!! hot garbage! This sucks!
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| Posted on Dec 20, 2008 |
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HAHAHA yeah i'm with JAy Mitch on this one. They should have left the track alone. And that soft synth sounds like a cheap fruity loops plugin. They have rap potential though.
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| Posted on Dec 20, 2008 |
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Well put together fellas, keep making dope music ya digz
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| Posted on Dec 20, 2008 |
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Emma likes what she hears ; ) soundin um um good
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| Posted on Dec 20, 2008 |
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this song is freaking money, got my head going and then ahmirs voice over top the beat was perfect...k sparks also ripped it as well..bangin
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| Posted on Dec 20, 2008 |
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This joint if off the hook. K. Sparks killed it. Great remake almost like it better then neyo's version.
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| Posted on Dec 21, 2008 |
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I'm impressed with what Ahmir did. Dope remix, and sparks is the man. Bangs
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| Posted on Dec 21, 2008 |
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In my opinion this is wayyy better than the original. I've never been a fan of Closer by Ne-Yo, I have never liked the hook...It became very good with this mid-tempo production and they all sound really good! To me it's a banger
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| Posted on Dec 21, 2008 |
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I have mixed feeling about this one. I mean I'm an R&B slow-grind fan all day. I really like the slowed down aspect to this song. The intent I think was a great idea, but I just think it would have sounded better if the song's originator did this himself. Double U's production is great, but I don't know if vocals were up to par. To me it sounded a little forced. With that being said, the guys did do there thing. I'm just I die-hard Ne-Yo fan.
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| Posted on Dec 23, 2008 |
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A re-make... 4 stars...
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| Posted on Jan 04, 2009 |
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ehhh =/
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| Posted on Jan 07, 2009 |
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The beat is dope. Ahmir and K. Sparks killed it.
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| Posted on Oct 02, 2012 |
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