Bilal - Think It Over (Exile Remix)

Artist: Bilal

Producer: Exile

Album: Airtight's Revenge

Label: eOne

Bilal‘s last feature (and latest single), Restart, left Booth readers split on whether or not the R&B vet could truly make a comeback after nearly a decade away from the game. If you came down on the “he can’t hack it” side of the argument, this newly-released remix may well convince you that you need a little more time to Think It Over. Originally backed by the throwback grooves of 88-Keys, this bittersweet post-breakup lament gets a major overhaul courtesy of Boy Meets World beatsmith Exile, who slices and dices the original’s slow-rolling rhythm section and shimmering guitar accompaniment into something significantly more outre. With a halting bassline, a disorienting, handclap-driven beat, and off-kilter synth accents, this driving revamp may take a listen or three to to sink in, but Bilal’s soulful vocals remain as instantly appealing as ever. Creative? Most definitely. Better than the original? That’s your call – either way, more progressively soulful jams can be heard on the singer’s new Airtight’s Revenge LP, available in stores and online via Plug Research.

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DJ Z DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 11676	Rating: DJ Z's Top Rated Songs The boy Exile has skilllllls. Not to say that 88-Keys is a chump behind the board (because he certainly is not), but what Exile does to this record is amazing. Listen once and you'll like it. Listen twice and you'll start Googling their names in search of other gems you've never heard before haha. Follow @DJBooth
	Posted on Nov 19, 2010

albyLB23 Tastemaker Total Ratings: 1805	Rating: albyLB23's Top Rated Songs DJ Z, you took the words right out of my mouth. You couldnt have said it any better. Exile did absolutly amazing in this. This is such a great record from Bilal. The whole song has me hooked. The production is perfect. The verses from Bilal are great. The whole song has a great flow, and energy that I just love. A def Banger for me.
	Posted on Nov 19, 2010

kboogie_20 DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 1	Rating: kboogie_20's Top Rated Songs This track is so laid back and easy....I love it! Bilal's back!
	Posted on Nov 19, 2010

Nathan S. DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 2476	Rating: Nathan S.'s Top Rated Songs Like almost everything Bilal does, it takes a moment to get into it, but once you do the effort is well worth it. Props to Exile for once again doing the damn thing, and somehow pushing Bilal's airy voice even further.
	Posted on Nov 19, 2010

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	Posted on Nov 19, 2010

KrRox DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 87	Rating: KrRox's Top Rated Songs The production alone is wow-ing me!!
	Posted on Nov 21, 2010

The 149th Tastemaker Total Ratings: 2065	Rating: The 149th's Top Rated Songs This is the strongest effort released by bilal in some time.
	Posted on Dec 06, 2010