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Bad Meets Evil - Lighters
Artist: Bad Meets Evil
Featuring: Eminem , Royce Da 5'9" , Bruno Mars
Producer: Eminem, The Smeezingtons, Battle Roy
Album: Hell: The Sequel EP
Label: Shady/Interscope
No, you’re not hallucinating; Bad Meets Evil, the lyrically-bruising duo made up of Motown heavyweights Royce Da 5’9” and Eminem, hooks up with R&B-pop heartthrob Bruno Mars on new EP single Lighters. And, though the sentimental tone may surprise some listeners, the result is pretty damn catchy. Backed by Em, The Smeezingtons’ and Battle Roy‘s bouncy production, this catchy cut finds the duo dropping earnest bars about their pursuit of artistic greatness. For more check out Bad Meets Evil’s Hell: The Sequel EP, due out June14.
This song first appeared on the
Rap Chart
on June 6, 2011
Listen to More: Bad Meets Evil , Eminem , Royce Da 5'9" , Bruno Mars , Music Videos, Hitmaker Written by richard
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I admit I had a chuckle when the track started off with Bruno and the melodramatic melody thinking, "what in the hell are they going to do with this?" Hell I might be in the minority but I have to say they pulled it off and I can see this making it into rotation when I'm feeling a little introspective. With each dropping track I find myself wondering more and more just what the hell this album is going to be all about. Gettin' Amp'd for June 14th!
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2011 |
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I guess this is the most radio-ready song I've heard from these 2. But, that's what Bruno Mars does...
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2011 |
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I must say, few tracks have left me this confused... I'm really not sure if I like this. It's a really good crossover record... Verses are good, hook is great, production is radio-ready, the result is helluva catchy. Hmmm... Maybe I just don't want to see these two on a 'pop' song?
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2011 |
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Good vocalist: Check
Amazing verses: Check Dope production: Check This might become one of my favorite tracks off the EP, not all good hip hop revolves around sounding like a hard ass Gonna cop this on the 14th |
| Posted on Jun 03, 2011 |
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Bruno Mars is the new hook guy, huh? Ha!
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2011 |
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BRUNO MARS IS A FAG. MINUS BRUNO MARS AND MAYBE I WOULD GIVE IT A SHOT
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2011 |
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@ robertbils - Ok 1st to address you. Bruno Mars is NOT a fag. He's one hell of a singer that blows off the little criticism he recieves from idiots like you. Recognize talent and ability before you criticize someone. Also get the facts straight and don't believe ever rumor that blows down the street. If you don't you'll continue to make yourself look like a stupid idiot who's very naieve.
Now to the song, great song by these two. As many have already said, it's the most radio-friendly song that we've heard from them so far. It will definitely add some good diversity to the EP having Bruno on there. As usual both Royce and Em don't let you down. Definitely getting the project June 14th. |
| Posted on Jun 03, 2011 |
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This is going to be a HIT mark my words. Love it.
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2011 |
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Fantastic song. Great verses from royce and em. However, not type of song you would expect from them, nevertheless bruno mars sings the hook brilliantly, works perfectly to make it overall a fantastic song.
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2011 |
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bruno-nice chorus
eminem- excellent verse royce- decent |
| Posted on Jun 04, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2011 |
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I can't believe this. 2 Stars for Royce because, well it's Royce, else it's 0.
This is all thats wrong with sober Em, it doesn't work! Bruno Mars wtf? Ballads with Beyonce next? Please listen to this and "Fast Lane" immediately afterwards and if you still think this is even in the same league then Hip Hop is in fact dead. |
| Posted on Jun 04, 2011 |
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^This is a song that the radioheads can enjoy. It will only help sales I believe and will be a good song to publicize. While it doesn't let Royce wreck Em like he's done on the other tracks, I won't hate solely because I know how good both artists are.
But yea, I give it a 2 also lol. |
| Posted on Jun 04, 2011 |
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Cool Track Bruno Mars adds flavor to this joint...banger.....3.5
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2011 |
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Is it just me or does Em's verse sound really quiet? Maybe it's just because Bruno is a much higher pitch, but i digress. Regardless of my tone def ears this is a great song. I think mixing the aggressiveness of Em and Royce with the unmatched vocals Bruno can pull off is pure genius.
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2011 |
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The radio might eat this up but it's not for me.
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| Posted on Jun 05, 2011 |
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seriously awful
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| Posted on Jun 05, 2011 |
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It took 15 years or so, but Bruno Mars just gave Royce Da 5'9" his first certified (it will be) radio hit. Just wait for it...
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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Eh, not really my type of song, but Em and Royce did a nice job with the verses. Can't say I'm the biggest Bruno Mars fan, but he did good on the hook. Radio will eat this up, especially with the names of Eminem and Bruno Mars attached to it.
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This is the track that will sell this album to the mainstream folk that aren't hearing tracks like 'Fast Lane'. I can't really hate on this, its a good record. Radio will blast this, it will become a worldwide hit and props to Em for giving Royce a chance to shine. Bruno Mars is a great singer, one of the best in the game.
I must agree with Sunbear, the not sober Em was the one I preferred. 3.5 stars for this |
| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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What a song! my head nods through this entire song, both em and royces flows are great, and the hook is catchy and bruno mars is a beast.
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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Man, haters & lovers. I can't pick, for those not loving Em's verse because he's 'sober', shame on you, sure he's different but I'd rather him enjoying his life more than on drugs rapping for you. The song though? Meh not a fan of Bruno Mars but pretty thrilled that Royce will get his first radio hit, nice one guys but I'll stick to 'Writer's Block' & 'Fast lane' I think
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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this will be another hit for the em as well as bruno, only this time royce gets in on it..everybody is on point
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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Catchy as hell (no pun intended) and Royce and Em go in but the Hook and the verses and the hook don't really mesh well.
Still Royce is going to be all over the radio and that can't be a bad thing |
| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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Number one hit single. I have no doubt about it. At first I was like "WTF?! what's goin on with this shet?" but then it came through, I like it.
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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love it
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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I love you people who say Royce sucks, you need to hop off the eminem bandwagon and start realising that Royce has rapped circles around Em' on just about every song.
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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Congratulations Royce, you made it.
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Didnt expect to see Bruno on this track, but hey they made it work =))
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2011 |
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I like it! But wasn't what I was expecting from them.
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2011 |
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Its a hit booth....its a HIT!!!
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 09, 2011 |
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Hot, motivational song em goes hard, Royce goes hard , Bruno Mars completes the song !!
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| Posted on Jun 10, 2011 |
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this is music worth listening to! em and royce sending out their usual hot lines only to be backed up by a strong bruno mars chorus!
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| Posted on Jun 12, 2011 |
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Wow this is awesome. Having Bruno Mars and Eminem is just genius.
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2011 |
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not bad at all
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2011 |
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This is a great crossover record without being really corny on the vereses
Em barely beats 5'9 on the best verse Bruno is always delivering |
| Posted on Jun 15, 2011 |
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I really like Bad Meets Evil but do not really like Eminem, but Bruno did sing a great chorus and Royce was pretty cool
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 17, 2011 |
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I have to agree with some, I actually laughed at the idea, and when I heard it I was like... this isn't Bad Meets Evil... but alas I am completely won over, now one of my favourite songs at the moment :) (along with Above the Law and Fast Lane)
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| Posted on Jun 18, 2011 |
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robertbils, for real? Why he got to be a fag? Could you at least give some insight on why he would be considered a fag instead of just sounding like a punk? Sounds like your just a jealous troll, you look like the fag. Just sayn'
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| Posted on Jun 18, 2011 |
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