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3.9 ( 15 total votes )
Basic Vocab - Prescription
Artist: Basic Vocab
Producer: Tony Galvin
Album: A Better Way
Label: AVX Music Group
Ever since the 1914 passage of the Harrison Narcotics Tax Act, it’s been illegal for physicians to prescribe narcotics for the purpose of maintaining a patient’s addiction. Fortunately, music is not a controlled substance, and thus Basic Vocab are free to write hip-hop fiends a Prescription for fresh beats and rhymes. On the second leak off the Miami trio’s forthcoming sophomore set (and the group’s first Booth feature), a soulfully mellow chopped-sample instrumental by Tony Galvin (the beatsmith behind tracks like Trina‘s Baddest B*tch and Trick Daddy‘s Shut Up) sets the stage for far-from-basic bars by emcees J.L. Sorrell and Mental Growth, who lace the track with a powerfully therapeutic blend of wordplay and wistful optimism. The record ends with a sentiment that just about all of us should be able to get behind: “I hope for the state of the game, new generations speak the truth and it remains the same.” Those craving more new tunes from Basic Vocab can pick up a refill in April, when A Better Way hits record stores and online retailers.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on January 25, 2010
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This is my FAVORITE song feature of the evening. The production work is stellar and the guys are extremely refreshing on the mic.
Can I PLEASE get some more of this asap, Matt? 
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| Posted on Jan 19, 2010 |
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not that bad.
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| Posted on Jan 19, 2010 |
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This record is ridiculous... loving the verses and track.
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| Posted on Jan 19, 2010 |
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I don't know if I'm quite as high on this one as Z is (pun intended), but there's no denying quality and skill, and Basic Vocab have plenty of both. It's subtle, but for my money the scratches take this to another level,give it a real live concert vibe. I defy you not to nod your head to this.
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| Posted on Jan 19, 2010 |
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Im really diggin this one. It's got a smooth, hypnotic beat, dope lyrics and cool hook.
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| Posted on Jan 19, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jan 19, 2010 |
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good work
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| Posted on Jan 19, 2010 |
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I now have two dope tracks with the same title in my iPod. Go figure.
You all know the excitement of hearing a sick beat and nice rhymes married together perfectly on a track. Well, this is it. My Pick for Track of the Day. |
| Posted on Jan 19, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jan 20, 2010 |
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I could throw this in rotation, Idk how long it'll stay there tho, not crazy about the hook or the background female vocals. But this guy had solid rhymes and great production.
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| Posted on Jan 21, 2010 |
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The best promo photo I've seen in awhile...the middle verse was kinda weak except for it's verse last verse...produx was cool but I can see it being very hit-or-miss for others.
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| Posted on Jan 23, 2010 |
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Yeah, I'm a day late and a dollar short, but I've come back to this track for nearly 9mos.. and wow!! they bring it.. this is real style, real lyrics, real hip-hop
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| Posted on Sep 18, 2010 |
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Naw, no standout here...sorry fellas, decent to ride to..figure it like a good little Jazz tone, playing in the background...
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