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3.5 ( 17 total votes )
Shuggie Otis’ Strawberry Letter 23 is one of those songs that urban music can’t seem to get enough of – everyone from Dr. Dre to Beyoncé to Color Me Badd has taken inspiration from the record (or the Brothers Johnson’s more popular cover version) at one point or another. On his latest single, You Already Know Booth veteran Bossman becomes the latest in a long line of artists to put their own spin on the classic cut. One Up Ent. flips that unmistakable bell intro into a sweeping, street-anthemic hip-hop beat as the Baltimore rapper fills us in on what he’s all about, spitting about his paper chase and his hopes for the Obama presidency. Singer Ruscola does double-duty, contributing an exultant hook as well as providing a little moral support on the bridge: “All these lames in the game make it hard/ Get your paper, take heed and stay smart.” Bossman’s debut full-length, The Re-Up, is scheduled to drop sometime in 2010; in the meantime, watch out for his new The Tester mixtape, set to hit the ‘net “soon.”
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on December 7, 2009
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Im feelin it, catchy as hell. Bo$$man did his thing.
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| Posted on Dec 04, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11639 |
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Very long day, so tonight I will offer a rating and one sentence of feedback:
Yes another reason why the DMV is loaded with talent. 
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| Posted on Dec 04, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 639 |
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Very Catchy but a little repetitive with the "you already know" part!!
Good nonetheless!! |
| Posted on Dec 04, 2009 |
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The DJBooth is introducin me to a lot of underground DMV emcees. Some of them need to blow up. Impressed with Bossman, though. The production and hook were both on-point.
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| Posted on Dec 04, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 2476 |
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Nothing incredible, but catchy and quality, plus I'm digging the Obama shout out. Good times.
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| Posted on Dec 04, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 4267 |
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The song is better than its typical title gives you a idea about the song. With a title like that you already know what you’re getting lyrically - predictable but adequate. Mix-in the determined flow and strong anthemic beat, make things a little more enjoyable... Rotation fa sho!
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| Posted on Dec 04, 2009 |
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I like the beat. Catchy lyrics too 4/5
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| Posted on Dec 04, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 247 |
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pleasantly surprised here..expected worse,but actually enjoyed this
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| Posted on Dec 04, 2009 |
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im liking the production beats sick 3 stars
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| Posted on Dec 05, 2009 |
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sky is tha limit!
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| Posted on Dec 05, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 3210 |
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great music and beat, good flow...catchy overall result! really feelin this!
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2009 |
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| Posted on Dec 11, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 487 |
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Bossman delivers... the flow stretches long and the production steams the glass... this joint is HOT!
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| Posted on Dec 18, 2009 |
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| Posted on Feb 03, 2010 |
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dope!
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