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3.6 ( 32 total votes )
If you spent this past weekend with your ear to the grapevine, you likely heard rumblings that up-and-comer Bishop Lamont had been dropped from Dre‘s Aftermath Records—rumblings that I’m proud to say were never mentioned at DJBooth.net, since they were completely false. Now that that matter’s been cleared up, here’s a new, unreleased cut on which the Carson, California emcee addresses all the so-called Friends who showed their true colors when it became clear he was headed to the top. It’s a topic just about everyone can relate to (after all, backstabbing isn’t exclusive to the music industry) and Hi-Tek‘s mournful instrumental, based around a sample from ‘70s rock group Trapeze’s Will Our Love End, adds an extra-poignant punch to Lamont’s wounded lyricism. As mentioned above, this cut isn’t set for inclusion on any forthcoming project, but watch for the rapper’s debut studio album, The Reformation, to drop later this year.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on April 13, 2009
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Bishop Lamont somehow ALWAYS gets hooked up with the sickest production work, but he rarely takes full advantage. 4 for the beat mostly
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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Lamont is a very distinctive and unique artist. All of his records carry heavy lyrical success. The same applied here, but I wasn't really feeling the production or chorus. I'll throw "Grow Up" on a lil bit later though and everything will be ok.
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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I like the beat on this really dope production by Hi-Tek and Bishop Lamonst comes correct with the lyrics. His lyrics can be related to and his flow is good! in rotation
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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Hi-Tek comes through once again wit some nice production work, nothin too extravagant. but the sample works wit it well to set the mood they were lookin for. Bishop spits some nice ish and keeps the track interesting, sorta...
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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its coo. mostly cuz the lyrics. production is a lil too slow i think tho (maybe jus cuz im pumped from watchin CAROLINA handle Mich St. so far).
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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Solid track. The lyrics were tight. The production and the hook were decent. Rotation.
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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i like this....i wouldnt say banger just because you can hear the spots where it could of and should of been better for what ever reason but overall i like it...and i think the girl on the hook helped the song
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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Idk...I think the production & hook are sick! Great track to kickback to... I know itd probably never happen but Game wouldve been a perfect fit on this track as a collaboration...
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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I dunno what it is, but I am quickly becoming Lamont's biggest fan, he seems to ride beats so effortlessly that its quite amazing to listen to. I thought the hook & the overall theme of the song matched some nice chilled out production from Hi-Tek (one of the great old school producers still making noise).
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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this has got to be one of the best hiphop songs that i've heard in a long time for real
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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Sick beat and sample from Hi-Tek very chill track right here. Real talk on on the mic by Bishop Lamont. Looking forward to the album dropping if it ever does because you never know about Aftermath.
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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ima sucker for a sampled hiphop track,this is cool,i forgot about bishop lamont for a while,solid track
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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How can ya'll rate it less than 4 a banger, this is album material.
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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If Dr. Dre considered Bishop his friend, he will either help him push this album after EM drops or let him go so he can finally release all these gems he has been recording for the last five years. This is hip hop.
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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Enuff lyrical ammunition on dis to rate it a BANGER!!!
and Hi-Tek presents a perfect backdrop. Amazing... |
| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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When i first start listening to it i already get a vibe of the theme of the song;conscious. I would def have to be in a certain mood to listen to this again. It's not a song that I'd really like to listen to over and over, but I like it. I'd def reccomend this song to listeners who prefer this type of music. The beat is smooth and lyrically he's a good listen. Even though its not my cup of tea i'll give it a 4 because its just good music.
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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I'm still slappin myself for the first review I did on Bishop Lamont. I was so so wron@ bout this dude. His flow is @ood. Plain and simple. The beat here was smooth as usual from my man Hi-Tek. What else is there to say.
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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i think bish is one of the most under rated artist out there, and he doesn't get enuff propz for his work..again,another combo of lethal beats and fiyah spittN..banger status
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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i couldnt agree more with It'S BaBii Boi Yo! more to be fair. Spot On. Remember how dre put snoop into the spotlight by featuring him LOADS on 'Thje Chronic', which gave him exposure, and he did the same for EMINEM on 2001, which gave him loads of exposure. I think dre is doin the same for bishop. Loads more peoploe will know who he is if he is on DETOX, and he will have more people liking him and oicking up his album - IF HE CONTINUES LIKE THIS
Z D'you agree? lol |
| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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this song is aight, i like the flow. but it just doesn't say banger to me, i can't put my finger on it...
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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gd mellow song,bishop lyricly on point
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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production is SO TIGHT!! lyrics need some work, but dam beat off the hook!
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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Production is alright, nuthin real special though. Not really feelin the chorus, but i like everything else about the song. Bishop's got a unique flow and his lyrics are almost always real. In rotation
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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This track has a very solid production. Lamont's flow is great. I wouldn't listen to this again, though. Maybe on the radio, but it didn't catch me so much to make me put it on my mp3 player!
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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this is a solid effort by bishop and hi-tek,ill spin it
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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not my favorite from bishop or my favorite production work.
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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@Nad101 - Yes, I agree - to an extend. He isn't underrated, he is just not overexposed. He will have his time to shine, hopefully sooner rather than later.
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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Track is solid indeed. Sometimes you just want to hear one of those classic Hi-Tek productions...very chill and always reliably solid. Great to hear Bishop on a track like this too, normally he comes HARD (which I love) but this is very refreshing...
I really hope that Aftermath puts their support behind Bishop for a major release, it would be a shame to see another artist in the Aftermath artists' graveyard. I'm happy that he continues to feed the streets with his quality on a regualar basis though...this will be in rotat along with the rest of Bishop's recent gems, even though this hasn't been my favourite by him. @Nad101, I agree with you how DRE features his up'n comers on his albums, but wouldn't you agree that while Em was featured, it seemed as if he were really trying to expose us to Hitman - and what happened to him? Wanna know? check it: http://www.rapdict.org/Hittman |
| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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Hmm....I don't know how I feel about this...I think he could do great things, if he had better production backing him up. His flow is great for sure, but...not doing it for me. I'm going to wait to hear something else from him before I make my judgement. But this won't get another play from me. Better luck next time.
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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Smooth lyrically strong. just clean.
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| Posted on Apr 13, 2009 |
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'Now before my homies hate and sayin Bishop is whack, but Bishop is signed, wheres your contract?' - one of many great lines
I wish I could change my rating to a 5, the sooner Bishop releases The Reformation, the better cause im definitely buyin it |
| Posted on Apr 14, 2009 |
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Its aight.
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| Posted on Oct 04, 2009 |
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@*#$! mmcoolman2000 bishop lamont is hadr blood he takes advantaGE OF HIS PRODUCTION AND USES MORE THEN HE NEEDS TO
NEFI LOCKED UP AT KERN CKROSSROADS |
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