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3.2 ( 35 total votes )
As evidenced by his name, Portland native Braille obviously knows we hardly need 20/20 vision to appreciate what he has to offer, but how much you enjoy his first Booth feature Up depends on how willing your other senses are to accept new flavors. It’s probably safe to say we’ve never heard a style quite like Braille’s, and with a sense of determination in his voice that couldn’t be more clear, the emcee is anxious to prove his talent deserves our respect and attention. Music-wise, Xperiment‘s production sounds like just that - an experiment. It attempts to combine a little bit of everything, but over the raspy, lingering synth stretches, claps and chimes, Braille performs his duties to satisfaction. Is it phenomenal, though? That’s for you to decide. Check out Up on Braille’s upcoming album Weapon Aid, due out April 27.
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It was the unusual and unorthodox production work from the wonderfully-named Xperiment that caught my attention, but after three listens I realized that Braille kept me around (and coming back for another listen). Thought he doesn't exhibit too much range on "Up," I love the passion in his flow and the change-up on the chorus (didn't expect it, but I dig it).
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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Solid boardwork right out of the gate. It sets the tone for the rest of the song. You can tell its going to be a more serious, emotion laden song. It even has a slightly trippy feel to i during the chorus.
Braille does a decent job laying down verses over the production. Does he do it justice? Maybe, but he does not waste it thats for sure. As I said its all about emotion and Braille has put that into his lyrics and voice tone. The chorus was decent too and is handled well again. Maybe just short of a great song but still solid nonetheless. |
| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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I'm torn between my thoughts on just what I should call this. Production is something pretty "different." Can't say I'm feeling it too much though. It has it's highs and lows, highs being the fact that it really coincides with Braille's voice. Lows being it sounds kind of repetitive and really tends to get old after the minute or so. I have never heard of Braille before so just by looks alone and Kyle's review I had semi-high hopes.
For starters, Braille can flow, but honestly, I couldn't help but feel a need to doze off and rely on the beat as my main source of entertainment rather than listening to what he was actually saying. Harsh as that may be, I'm not really inclined to listening to this sort of stuff. Mood was just a little too dark for my liking. At the end of the day, we'll see what Braille can offer up as an artist, but I just wasn't feeling this. |
| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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damn yall know how hard it is too learn braille.......i bet its pretty damn hard especially if your blind at that sheesh props too all the eye impared people out their too be able to do what you do even through that problems props too yah.
so i guess this guy chose this name because hes a perseverer and had to come up through some bad things...if so it definitly gave him some lyrical thoughts too work with. .....but with a beat as much of a hot mess as this till the ending solo(for the beat) it was just everywhere so so much going on that just shouldn't have somone dropped the ball on this one way way to much of a hot mess to be considered a banger, its just barely in rotation for me 2.5 (not my taste but others will like it) |
| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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not feelin dis so much but itz a grower if im in da rite mood tho
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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I liked the beat and the passion he had, but his lines could use some work and the chorus was kinda weird. Still good though.
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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sometimes I like Braille, sometimes I Dont...this was a DONT.
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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The unusual production makes this song good. Has decent lyrics, but not very persuasive. This song isn't one which would stay in rotation, more like a dark mood song. Need a lot of attention to listen to this. It's an okay song overall, could be better.
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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At first, the raspy synth mentioned above caught my attention but before long I was tired of it. It really got repetitive after a while, and I think it took away from the witty lyricism and clever lines on the song.
It was definitely interesting because of the eccentric style, and Braille does a good job of letting you know that he is a serious artist. Good production overall but like I said it got a little repetitive. All in all, solid but not perfect. |
| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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I wasn't sure about the sweeping synth at the beginning, but the rest of the song established a strong, cohesive identity by the time the first verse was dropped.
I agree with DJ Brookllen on the trippy feel. I almost thought this could be something out of a Massive Attack record. Trip-hop influence, perhaps? Different, indeed. Has the making of a more electronica sound to it. Respect for the eccentric effort. |
| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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Bass, synth, sick rhyme, repeat.
I like the direction of the production. I'm a sucker for bass-backboned tracks, and the bass here doesn't disappoint. It comes very close to being overwhelming, but it manages to stay entertaining and pulsing. @Z, I agree about the lyrics. i really didn't notice the lyrics until the second playthrough, but once they hit I was impressed by the deliberate pace and intensity. Hopefully it gets some club play...I dig the slow and intense beat and lyrics. This is my kind of track, so I'll break from the pack a bit and help raise it's score. |
| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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Different but I liked it. Sounded passionate in his verses so I gotta give props for that and it being a nice track.
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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Shouts out to DJ Brookllen, RyanSx, dj popper, grimm and others on the excellent - and I mean excellent - feedback tonight. Keep it up!
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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I like my Braille over soulful backdrop with uplifting vibes. This right here though is inoffensive while it lasts, has very little or no replay value to me.
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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Very different beat but that's what really got my attention from the get go!!
First time hearing Braille and he's pretty good!! The hook needs work though.... |
| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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I like it.. Beat is is what does it for me. It's iLL. Braill sounds pretty good over it.. very passionate and love how the hook sounds. Works for me.
DJ Sandman (WBTP 95.7 The Beat -Tampa, FL / BumsquadDjz / 1200Squad / RapattackLives.Com / Dynasty's Tour Dj / Laws Tour Dj / Dreampusher Mixtape Best of the Booth Vol. 5 |
| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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I liked it, but I think the unique production kind of stole the show from Braille
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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Had to listen to this a few times before I could decide what I should rate. Braille's flow was real tight and the lyrics were strong but, like Z said, there wasn't much range exhibited on here. The track is a bit too monotonous; I find myself drifting in and out as it plays.
I'll give it a skeptical 3. |
| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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Like the original beat, but its not my style. Dude has a nice flow.
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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I can't say I haven't heard this style of production before, the question is have you heard it get the props it deserves, nope, but I give it to this one. Lyrics are kosher and fits the production...Im feeling his passion and respect his vision..nice!
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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Thank you for posting this! Appreciate all the feedback for real. If you are interested in hearing more please visit www.myspace.com/xtheoldsoul for now. Official website coming soon. If you like this track make sure to pickup a copy of Weapon Aid when it drops April 27th! Much love.
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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This is one of the my favorites off this album. Keep an ear open for Resurrect Me, Give Myself and Shoeless Joe as well.
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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Damn Xperiment caught my attention with this production. It has so many different sound effects especially when it gets to the hook...but it makes the track that much better. Anything less and I probably wouldn't have liked the song. Braille can definately rap but he didn't come up with anything special to really capture my attention. This track sounds like something I would be listening to "Up" in outerspace.
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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Been a huge fan of Braille's since Life First Half the Battle and this song is one of my favorites! I love the hard hitting darkness to the song, definitely a lot of emotion going on. Xperiment came through on the beat! Very spacey/futuristic sounding. This joint is a classic!
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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Bangin song.
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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I thought of the Xperiment pun before I even read it in the article lol. I agree with Z that he puts emotion in his verses but meh. This songs just not for me I suppose.
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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it seems like every song ive heard today is emotional but this one just didnt sound as goood the instrumentals were aight at the best idk just didnt really feel it
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| Posted on Apr 22, 2010 |
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The first Song off of Weapon Aid was Give Myself and after that I was hooked. Being a newbie to the hip-hop scene, and a music production major, I might have a different take on this. Braille's lyrics and Xperiment's production fit together. They complement each other and the beat does a great job of framing the story that Braille is telling. I'm not just giving the track a classic rating because I am a fan of both of these guys but because they deserve credit where credit is due.
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| Posted on Apr 22, 2010 |
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This too different, some Pink Floyd- out of this world production. His flow was a little confusing to keep up with even though he sayin some real ish. Im'a pass, but I'll look out for his next feature, i think he can do better with different production.
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2010 |
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The song is a bit repetitive, but let's say if you'd take it in small doses, all you'd remember is a rapper with dedication and a gripping beat.
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| Posted on Apr 24, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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I love the production. Its kinda like a lazy beat but still crazy flows. Braille has been around for a minute and his whole camp is full of hot spitters and crazy production.
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| Posted on Apr 27, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 30, 2010 |
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The best track I have heard in days.
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| Posted on Nov 26, 2010 |
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Banger!
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