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Aleon Craft - Spaced Out
Artist: Aleon Craft
Producer: 808 Blake of SMKA
Album: The Prologue (Pt. 2)
Label: SMKA Productions, LLC
Booth readers’ reactions to their first encounter with Aleon Craft were mixed. As you’d expect from an artist audacious enough to drop a Temptations reinterpretation consisting mostly of harmonized whispers, though, the ATL/outer-space representative can take a little criticism (and bafflement) in stride. Thus, Craft is back to make contact with the Booth once again – this time with a Booth-exclusive world premiere in tow. While the record’s title is spot-on, mixtape inclusion Spaced Out is a little closer to your average hip-hop cut than his last feature – a little. 808 Blake mans the boards once again, serving up a vertiginous blend of synths and retro samples as the artist raps, sings and, yes, half-whispers his way through free-associated verses and an otherwordly chorus. So, readers, are you starting to warm up to this innovator’s “solar-hop” sound? If so, you’ll most definitely want to grab a copy of his The Prologue (Pt. 2) mixtape when it hits the ‘net on April 19.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on April 19, 2010
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Similar to Theophilus London, Aleon Craft isn't for everyone. Upon first listen you will undoubtedly like what you're hearing and leave the stream on or hate it, close out the pop-up player window and abstain from feedback on the thread. I think more people will land somewhere in-between those opposite ends of the spectrum, but then again who knows?
Being unique is good when it doesn't sound forced and is natural. That is the case here. In fact, I'm feeling an early-day Outkast vibe myself. Am I hearing things or no? 
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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jammin...ATL sound off!
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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i think people who love big kuntry or big boi will love this. i know i do.
he has a crisp flow but its funny listening to him cause he also sounds like one of the artist from nappy roots aswell. and yes outkast thank u dj-z i was trippin trying to remember who else he sounds like with a clean funky soulful swag AKA big boi. because of those connection, whoever original this song maybe, i cant stop but compare them to the other two artist. this song is basically an album filler, chorus is ok, flow is magnificent, beat is ok and productuction is ok. if he wants to be really recognized he needs to give us his best and this aint it, however its a real decent album track. this is going to have to be a shuffle pick because it aint gettin love from the select button on my mp3. 3 stars |
| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Definitely an ATL fan. Sounds like Big-Boi flow to me. I was expecting something lame with this production, but I was quickly shut up. I'm hopping aboard and becoming a fan of Aleon.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Definitely has that Big Boi sound. Decent lyrics and a solid beat. This will go in rotation for me.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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The production is great, this is roto for that alone. Aleon Craft definitely sounds like outkast, in several ways. From the 3000 vibes on the hook, to the Big Boi vibes on the verses. Overall, this is cool track to ride or vibe to.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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You are definatly not hearing things Z, sounds extremly similar to Outkast. But then again people think B.o.B sounds a lot like Outkast, but this is a better example.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Definitely another interesting song and again I love the production on it. Aleon does a great job handling it too. His flow and rhyming fits greatly with the futuristic sound.
Just like Theophilus London, Aleon has a real psychedelic feel on this record. Not sure if there is anything memorable on the track but the song is still pretty solid. Wow just when I thought the song couldn't get any more out there he brings the alien voice in there near the end. And it actually doesn't seem to take away from the song either. I really like it when artists go a bit beyond the norm and Aleon does a good job of that here without sounding too outrageous. |
| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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This only gets a three cause I don't think this song has a sound that I would put it into a steady rotation.
Is everyone from space now? Wayne, Cudi, B.o.B, and who ever else goes for the I'm not human approach is this going to be the new autotune..or will autotune ever die. Lol |
| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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I think it's an alright song, nothing too special. I can see where people think he sounds like Outkast. @IownDEStiny I agree with you is everybody gonna start doing, as richard put it, "solar-hop".
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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This guy has got a flow. I don't really like the beat too much though. Think this guy can do better based on his word play, just gotta find him a hot beat to spit on.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Not Feeling This At All
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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100% agree. Not for everyone...
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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I can really hear that Big Boi style everyone mentions!!
I disagree wit Z though as i felt Aleon isn't that far out there like Theophilus London but this track goes in rotation.... |
| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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After reading Richard's review i was more than curious about this dude's music and well i guess im one the dude's that enjoy this. the hook and production spoke to me. almost like it took me to the another world
Spaced out is not really for the streets or the clubs. its one which you could listen to when you jus want to chill or its concept is well executed and had to be wierd or the title just wouldnt make any sense. his flow fits perfectly with this. all though hes not reaally a lyrical genious but he does understand melodies and how to maek reaally good music. i enjoyed it so 4 stars from me |
| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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eh, I could go without this. I 'spaced out' listening to it about halfway through. Not my style, but def fitting for Outkast fans out there. The subject material is relatively original but other than that it doesnt have much going for it.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Lyrically juvenile and immature, beat needs more work.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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I honestly thought everyone was exaggerating the spaciness of the track...and then the alien voice came in. That's when it truly got bizarre. Besides that though, this is an enjoyable track with some unique lyrics.
I agree with Z--it's possible to be weird just for the sake of being weird and attracting attention. But he seems to be lighthearted, and doesn't force it too much. And just like Theophilus London's recent work, this has me curious to see more. Give this strange little track a spin. |
| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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i havent jumped on the "solar-hop" bandwagon as of yet and im still on the fence after aleon's song here. this one was ok but im stilll not getting into the whole "outer space" vibe
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Def a 2010 ATliens type of joint. I think thats cool though because thats one style that people aren't really riding right now so even though its been done before, it still sounds original and different. Good Work, very rotation worthy.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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wtf is this.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Loving the sick production on here...but the hook was lackluster if thats even being harsh enough. The subject matter isn't the best either but Aleon still did his thing on the verses. And he really does seem similiar to Big Boi and Outkast which I'm not sure if thats a good thing or bad thing with this song.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Deff - has an ATL sound I love it. lyrics were sick this will be a song I play in the club I love the bass on this song
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Wow did he swag jack Outkast or is the water down there breedin Atliens with dope flo and tricked out beats!! He ain't lyin when he says he's a whole notha type of star but if he throws this out at the right time, it could be supersonic!!
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Way better than his last song. Definitely has that ATL sound to it. Wouldnt play this again though.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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hmm I haven't been much of a fan of this, but this is hot.
First thing that got my attention was the delivery. Lol yes he stole the Outkast vibe, but thats why I like it :) Lyrics aren't that great though so minus a star haha. |
| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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I like it. The tone of the flow matches the beat well. Only thing is that it gets pretty easy to fall into the zone of the beat and lose focus of the lyrics (which I did a few times). I might change the track if it came up on my ipod shuffle.....but thats about it.
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| Posted on Apr 17, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 17, 2010 |
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^ You said it the best! Rotation-Stuff!
The Prolouge Pt.1 was not perfect, but it does have its moments and showed a lot of promise with his ability to ride a wide range of sounds. Hopefully this time around, Aleon will be able to craft something more consistent. My favorites were: 1. Brand New Day 2. Off & On 3. Tricky |
| Posted on Apr 18, 2010 |
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It is for me. The production is spacey and great. I can see myself spaced out on a friday night just goin off to this. Voice, flow, production everything is spot on. If somebody would give me a link to get this song (hint, hint) i would ride to this all day.
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| Posted on Apr 18, 2010 |
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