Big Sean

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Big Sean - Glenwood

Artist: Big Sean

Featuring: Kanye West

Producer: Kanye West

Album: Finally Famous

Label: G.O.O.D./Island Def Jam

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It’ll be a few more months before Big Sean can truly say he’s Finally Famous, but the Detroit emcee’s certainly getting there—when unauthorized leaks of your records start appearing on sites across the web, you know the masses are paying attention.  Though an unmastered version of Glenwood, the first leaked cut off Sean’s debut LP, has been circulating online since last Friday, fans can rest assured that what we have here is the real deal.  In addition to contributing the sparse instrumental, centered around a bare piano vamp, label boss Kanye West jumps on board for a braggadocio-laden opening verse.  Sean laces his half of the track with more of the nonchalant, wordplay-laced boasts that earned him reader acclaim for mixtape cut Supa Dupa (“...I rap so good there’s no need for bandages”).  Glenwood‘s minimal groove lets both collaborators’ chilled-out rhymes shine, and the record should meet a warm reception from Big Sean’s devotees.  For more G.O.O.D Music from the Motown rapper, pick up a copy of his debut studio album when it drops this September.

This song first appeared on the Rap Chart on June 15, 2009

   

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DJ Z
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DJ Z
Total Ratings: 11662
Rating:  43211
Big Sean is fam at DJBooth.net, so my feedback is bias (full disclosure, haha). Kanye sounds great over his own production and returns to true Ye' rap form on this one. Only complaint: I would have loved to hear another verse from Sean.
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Posted on Jun 10, 2009    

jesavail02
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Total Ratings: 1169
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The PIANO is so addictive on this song. I give this song a four--mostly for the piano. Lyrics are decent. Song was way too short.


Posted on Jun 10, 2009    

vanrieman
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Total Ratings: 115
Rating:  54321
Big Sean is the future. This song is so awesome its ridiculous. I love the piano instrumental, it is very addicting.

With Ye and Big Sean on the track its gotta be the ^%*$#

I cant wait for the final version.


Posted on Jun 10, 2009    

Teeko24
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Total Ratings: 14
Rating:  43211
i agree wit jesavail02


Posted on Jun 10, 2009    

JayCL
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JayCL
Total Ratings: 736
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Big Sean's flow is mad smooth, i'll be lookin forward to hearing more from him


Posted on Jun 10, 2009    

ultimate hip-hop
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Total Ratings: 687
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I love the piano on this it keeps your head nodding..great production! Kanye West straight killed his opening verse..very impressive. Big Sean is dope as well I like the way he flows on here. Great music!


Posted on Jun 10, 2009    

iPOD -BAYBEE-
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iPOD -BAYBEE-
Total Ratings: 45
Rating:  54321
The beat is fyee. Kanye is the effin best!.


Posted on Jun 10, 2009    

yankeeholic2
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Total Ratings: 18
Rating:  54321
good music once again.


Posted on Jun 10, 2009    

Sigurd
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Sigurd
Total Ratings: 267
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G.O.O.D. music is great music. Period. Both are fire on this track


Posted on Jun 10, 2009    

FredRico
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FredRico
Total Ratings: 1309
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Only Ye would make such a simple beat and still make it HOT!

I expect big things from Big Sean, his flow and wordplay are just a pleasure to listen (nop, I don't care if he resembles Kanye).

And once again "808's Kanye" haters just have to feel stupid for ever doubting this man's rapping skills.


Posted on Jun 10, 2009    

that1kid13
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that1kid13
Total Ratings: 1642
Rating:  21321
im soooo sorry this is not hot.
at all. that keyboard beat is WACK.
the only thing even DECENT about this is how big sean sounds like a young kanye with a drake twist.
he just sounds cool. but overall, this is a NO-GO.


Posted on Jun 10, 2009    

Dj Herbie
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Dj Herbie
Total Ratings: 98
Rating:  32121
Beat ruined this for me... This shoulda been over a smooth soul sample.


Posted on Jun 10, 2009    

BDF44
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BDF44
Total Ratings: 2281
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This has the potential to @row on me. Not Ye's @reatest beats, but a very @ood verse. I hear its an old one, but who cares, he kills it. Sean has a future, especially with kanye production to mess with, problem is, once a@ain, this dude sounds like drake, seems like I say that alot lately.


Posted on Jun 10, 2009    

Mr.Top Hat
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Mr.Top Hat
Total Ratings: 4267
Rating:  43211
The track, though simple, works well on here due to the deliveries/lyrics brought to the table by two GOOD artists ... & as usual Co-sign @FredRico - "Only Ye would make such a simple beat and still make it HOT!" .... "And once again 808's Kanye haters just have to feel stupid for ever doubting this man's rapping skills."


Posted on Jun 10, 2009    

PattyPatty85
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PattyPatty85
Total Ratings: 3212
Rating:  21321
I think the weird (and mediocre) beat doesn't fit their flows at all. I can't stand it, it doesn't sound good to my ears. The overall result is really boring! Not for me


Posted on Jun 10, 2009    

taytaytko
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taytaytko
Total Ratings: 8
its ok...the track is kinda lame...2/5


Posted on Jun 10, 2009    

ReturnOfSanta
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ReturnOfSanta
Total Ratings: 490
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PattyPatty85, nothing ever sounds good to your ears.


Posted on Jun 10, 2009    

JayPeeEf
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JayPeeEf
Total Ratings: 99
Rating:  32121
I agree The beat is a lil 2 simple. but im still feelin dis track. 3.5


Posted on Jun 10, 2009    

jonnybgood
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Total Ratings: 36
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beat is fire and of course, kanye delivers on his verse. the "Illinois" line was dope.


Posted on Jun 10, 2009    

bowwserr
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bowwserr
Total Ratings: 573
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Yeah, I don't know what y'all talkin about. This song is hot. Just got done listenin to 808's, and got inspired to listen to more Ye. This track is hot. And in case you haven't heard 808's, a lot of the production on it was simple. And yet it was hotter than a lot of the stuff out right now. I give this 4 stars.


Posted on Jun 10, 2009    

XT
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XT
Total Ratings: 365
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I LOVE this! I've been feening for some real good Kanye rap verses, the production is a little repetitive but both these dudes shine cuz they got FLOW so regardless of how simple it is they still sound real good over it
I havent heard Big Sean before, and this just got me real real excited about him


Posted on Jun 10, 2009    

Discover(!!!Stunna!!!)
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Discover(!!!Stunna!!!)
Total Ratings: 424
Rating:  32121
? average to be honest.


Posted on Jun 10, 2009    

LeWy
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LeWy
Total Ratings: 639
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I like the simple beat!!
Sometimes producers go to crazy with beats you dont even know what to listen to cuz there is so much going on!!
Big Sean does sound like Drake but has no where near the skills of Drake!!
Kanye sounds good specially without the autotune attached!!
Ok song overall


Posted on Jun 10, 2009    

GStan10
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Total Ratings: 1327
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I liked the production. It was pretty repetitive but it was tight. 'Ye sounded great rapping on it and I agree with the Drake similarity with Big Sean. No comparison's though, Big Sean sounded good. It was a little too short though.


Posted on Jun 11, 2009    

gypsy1107
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Total Ratings: 377
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The beat ruined this for me too.


Posted on Jun 11, 2009    

jaydeemorgan
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jaydeemorgan
Total Ratings: 213
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I gotta say, this is what i would call "simple but elegant". I like the simple production, but what really impressed me here was the lyrics from Big Sean and Kanye. Both artists just about always deliver with their rhymes. If only this were longer...


Posted on Jun 11, 2009    

sunkanmi
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Total Ratings: 1
actually,i thought about them but the only thing i wish is i want to be an superstar like them


Posted on Jun 11, 2009    

kimbolaya1434
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Total Ratings: 21
Rating:  14321
i think i'm going to be the only one here who likes the beat - and kanye's verse - but not "the other guy". i call him that b/c to me, most of his verse sounded so OFF beat that i couldn't really pay attention - which leads to the reason why i can't even remember this dude's name unless I scroll back up to the top... not worth it. Ye - take the track and make it your own.


Posted on Jun 11, 2009    

PattyPatty85
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PattyPatty85
Total Ratings: 3212
Rating:  21321
@ReturnOfSanta: I don't think so. There are only few songs I rated 2 stars, the rest are 3 or even 4...read better my ratings! I personally think this song sucks, what can I do about it? I'm sorry! The beat is awful and I'm not the only one to think so


Posted on Jun 11, 2009    

RickettsJR
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RickettsJR
Total Ratings: 34
Rating:  43211
Glenwood !! Thats where im from... WoRD ... Hood Rich!!


Posted on Jun 12, 2009    

BigBlue fo32
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BigBlue fo32
Total Ratings: 56
Rating:  32121
I'm usually a mild fan of Kanye's beats. But my one big criticism of a lot of his production is that it gets a a little too repetitive, and the use of the piano in this track is case in point.

Nice to see Kanye rapping though. His verse was "illy."


Posted on Jun 13, 2009    

DJ Kylz
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DJ Kylz
Total Ratings: 28
Rating:  21321
Not really digging Big Sean hear but Kanye was nice.


Posted on Jun 13, 2009    

koke
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Total Ratings: 7
gooooooooooooooooood


for kanye

i love him


Posted on Jun 14, 2009    

layziebonelover
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layziebonelover
Total Ratings: 28
Rating:  43211
Not bad.


Posted on Jun 14, 2009    

DJ EMPAK
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Total Ratings: 1
Empak says this joint is so raw - I love it. The underground unleashes the mainstream. Big Sean good voice - Good flow. This kid could blow up with the right single. Kayne scooped a winner.


Posted on Jun 14, 2009    

E-DEEZY
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Total Ratings: 41
Rating:  43211
G.O.O.D music baby..
this track go hard.
YE's back to rap.
thank good!


Posted on Jun 15, 2009    

RPYT
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Total Ratings: 18
Rating:  32121
I mean, ITS OKAY, Kanye really made, it, But big sean Was okay, i mean i liked Kanye better.


Posted on Jun 16, 2009    

OMNILITE317
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Total Ratings: 1
personally a really big fan of Big Sean..got the mixtapes and blast them i think this song is one his better ones even tho the other ones are amazing


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

brownthug69
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Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

Hammondix
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Posted on Jun 19, 2009    

Ap General
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Total Ratings: 26
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This song isnt what i would call rap plus has no good beats or lines. Kanye you can do better


Posted on Jun 20, 2009    

tdotraza
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tdotraza
Total Ratings: 908
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Surprised no one noticed the Nas reference (to Jesus' soakin' they sins in trays/holy water, odds against Nas are slaughter).

Sucker for piano, so the beat is a killer. Then some lyrical intercourse.


Posted on Jun 21, 2009    

Aussie_Pride
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Aussie_Pride
Total Ratings: 1189
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Im late on this track.

The production was great from Kanye & his verse was pretty sweat. Big Sean also came with a good verse.

I'll agree that the track was probably a little to short.


Posted on Jun 23, 2009    

jon0714
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Total Ratings: 3
Rating:  43211
Dope song this is the type of stuff i like, the stuff that flows nicely and isnt too much or too bubble gum, like some of the popular stuff now!


Posted on Jul 05, 2009    

Scenario
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Total Ratings: 13
Rating:  43211
Really feeling this track, the production from Kanye is mad as usual. Love the way the beat is so simple and infectious but I definately feel that it is a 'Mixtape' sort of joint, but with a little more added to the beat and another verse or 2, could be a mad track.


Posted on Jul 11, 2009    

JaEPrime
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JaEPrime
Total Ratings: 27
Rating:  54321
raw ass beat


Posted on Jun 10, 2010    

t0azz
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Total Ratings: 96
Rating:  43211
this song is dope


Posted on Nov 16, 2010    

Karan Gupte
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