Avg Rating: 
3.4 ( 12 total votes )
The Boy Illinois - Cardigan Sweater
Artist: The Boy Illinois
Producer: Hero George
Album: Inhale Pt. 3
Label: Unsigned
While my wardrobe doesn’t currently include a Cardigan Sweater, I may need to make a last-minute addition to my holiday wish list. Not only do they offer an unrivaled combo of warmth, comfort and sophistication, the ladies simply can’t get enough of ‘em – at least, that’s been the experience of Booth newcomer The Boy Illinois, who pays tribute to the cardigan’s enduring appeal on this standout cut off his latest mixtape. Hero George mans the boards on this atmospherically banging cut, wreathing Illinois’ voice in spacey synths as the rapper drops bars laced with dapper quotables: “Will Smith with the demeanor of Carlton / and I tell the truth like (George) Carlin.” G.o.D. Jewels indulges in a little more aggressive stunting on the back, challenging fellow Windy City hopefuls to “step their closets up.” So, readers, has this cut inspired you to shell out for a fresh new sweater (or fish one out of your closet, anyway)? Once you’re properly dressed, be sure to download The Boy Illinois’ newly-released Inhale Pt. 3 for more appropriately fly tunes to soundtrack your stunting.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on November 29, 2010
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11662 |
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Nice introductory record for our readers. The Hero George beat pulls you in within the first 5 seconds, and then TBI's rhymes keep you around until the end. Lots of quotables - plenty to like here.
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 2 |
I appreciate the love. And the line goes "“Will Smith with the demeanor of Carlton / and I tell the truth like (George) Carlin."
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2010 |
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track is a banger
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 3 |
Really smooth track off the mixtape. Hero George killed the beat and The Boy Illinois killed his verse and hook. The females & dudes are going to love this.
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2010 |
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Bangin beat. Bangin production. Bangin flow. Bangin rhymes.......Yea Banger. This guy has some big potential.
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1069 |
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Smooth as a caridgan sweater.
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2010 |
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 8 |
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Dope and cohesive project. Production on every song is on point and illi does a good job of getting his point across and driving it home
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1805 |
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DJ Z said it perfectly. This beging had me like " o i like this" and then after like 20 secs i was like "ehhh im not so sure". The lyrics are random and all over the place. Also the production from Hero George is boring..... I do like the flow and energy. In rotation for me.
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2010 |
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like the flavor, diff approach, smooth, dl'ed it. would like to hear more, have to go to this dudes site tho
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| Posted on Nov 24, 2010 |
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Definitely a BANGER!!
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| Posted on Nov 24, 2010 |
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just check ole dudes siht, NICE. tape is on point.
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| Posted on Nov 25, 2010 |
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| Posted on Nov 27, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 52 |
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Step their closets up? Come on. I mean...come on.
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| Posted on Nov 29, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2065 |
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Smooth, smart lyrics, not a big fan of the beat
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2010 |
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