The Canz

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The Canz - 2010 Hot Steppa

Producer: Logic

Album: DJBooth.net Exclusive

Label: Unsigned

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Way back in 1994, Jamaican dancehall veteran Ini Kamoze earned his one and, to date, only Billboard #1 hit with Here Comes the Hotsteppa, a Salaam Remi-produced single off his ‘95 full-length of the same name. With more artists than ever putting their own spin on smash hits of yesteryear, it was only a matter of time before someone resurrected the track for a new generation of listeners. Enter Ghana-bred, ATL-based duo The Canz with 2010 Hot Steppa , making its world premiere right here in the Booth. While producer Logic doesn’t stray far from Remi’s original blueprint (the bass and percussion seem to pack a little more of a punch), brothers Prominent and Foster bring a welcome dash of lyricism to this revamp, repping their city in verses laced with witty braggadocio: “We grade-A here, why you wanna test that? N*gga so fly you would think I’ve got a jetpack.” This Booth-exclusive cut isn’t set for inclusion on any forthcoming project, but those digging Hot Steppa 2010 can find more on the Canz’ Slow Rize mixtape, available for download at their official site.

Read Richard’s “Production Breakdown” at RefinedHype.com!


Listen to More: The Canz Alternative, Dirty South, Collaborations



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cb126405
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cb126405
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If ESPN still made Jock Jams CD's there would be an edited version of this on it. Really like the sample, this could be a dance floor hit. Had to turn up the speakers loud on this, and it had me movin.


Posted on Jan 19, 2010    

DJ Z
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DJ Z
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I loved the original back in the day (anyone know what happened to Ini Kamoze? Maybe he'll do Celebrity Apprentice soon). The production is largely untouched (which is good), and that allows for the guys to simply invigorate a dead record. Job well done, I was pleased!
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Posted on Jan 19, 2010    

XuUP17
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Posted on Jan 19, 2010    

mtrott21
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Posted on Jan 19, 2010    

Get it in
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Total Ratings: 26
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lol this is too sick. Once again, these guys deliver!


Posted on Jan 19, 2010    

joshL
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Total Ratings: 1472
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yo yo, sick.


Posted on Jan 19, 2010    

mtrott21
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Total Ratings: 2
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OMG! How do I download this song!!!!
Love it!


Posted on Jan 19, 2010    

Nathan S.
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Nathan S.
Total Ratings: 2480
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First off, the Canz joint on the SMKA mixtape was cashews.

Second, oh sh*t! Did you just use a Hotsteppa sample! Man, brought me back to middle school like crazy, and the Canz do my nostalgia proud with some sick flows.

I feel like they should have done more with the chorus than just directly sample the original, but other than that, count me in.
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Posted on Jan 20, 2010    

reglagyrl05
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reglagyrl05
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Not much 2 say... Jus a rating of 3.5


Posted on Jan 20, 2010    

Sabastian
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Total Ratings: 144
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i can get down to this song, wish ppl nowadays are more creative tho


Posted on Jan 20, 2010    

Mikey Dubz
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Total Ratings: 122
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likin what i hear...the canz = underrated


Posted on Jan 20, 2010    

Mr.Top Hat
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Mr.Top Hat
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After the nuclear holocaust there will be two things: cockroaches and Ini Kamoze's "Here Comes The Hotsteppa".

This ish is TIMELESS, IMMORTAL, EVERLASTING... and all those other adjectives.

Though Canz got nothing on Original (aka the song most people recognize immediately but have no idea what it's proper title or who it's by), but they downright impressed me with the slick flow they put on. Let's see what's next.


Posted on Jan 20, 2010    

Mr Magic
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Total Ratings: 5
fire fire fire took me way back....we need shit like this in this music industry.


Posted on Jan 20, 2010    

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still love that sound,nice job canz


Posted on Jan 20, 2010    

TheBayToLA
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TheBayToLA
Total Ratings: 432
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I didn't know mos def and dream were a duo now...haha this is nice, a refreshing change and it gives me an excuse to hear hot steppa again!


Posted on Jan 21, 2010    

King Uno
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King Uno
Total Ratings: 81
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It's was hot then! And, it still good, 2day. Plus, they sprinkled some kool flava in 2 it. It's on once again my friend. Big ups to The Canz. I got dem 12 inch Kickers bumpin' 2 it, kid'!! Okay, peace out!!!


Posted on Jan 24, 2010    

lexa
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Posted on Jan 25, 2010    

aka.KidDynomite
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aka.KidDynomite
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Sorry just was not feelin this. The sample was the best part of the song.


Posted on Jan 30, 2010    

IAMPHIX
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IAMPHIX
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I dont know what the last guy was talking about but this is HOT... loving The Canz and Dj Booth.


Posted on Feb 04, 2010    

TheInvasion
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Total Ratings: 5
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Listened to the indie chart and....This should be number #1


Posted on Feb 07, 2010    

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