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cas One - Flashbacks ft. Brother Ali
Artist: cas One
Featuring: Brother Ali
Producer: Sauce
Album: Liberation
Label: Unsigned
The first line of Indiana emcee cas One‘s MySpace bio reads, “I sew together my demons and make ‘em look purty,” and I can hardly think of a better way to describe what he’s doing on this newly-released cut. The demon the Booth newcomer’s addressing on Flashbacks, though, is one he shares with just about everyone—if you’ve ever had to come to grips with a life-changing event, I can pretty much guarantee you’ll identify with his poetically hopeful yet desperation-tinged rhymes here. Fortunately, Brother Ali is on hand to act as the voice of experience; as the Minneapolis rapper encourages Cas to keep his chin up, his stern delivery is tempered by Sauce‘s airy, lushly-sampled instrumental. The record’s ‘purty’ as all get-out (particularly on the production tip), and is sure to leave fans of emotionally-charged underground hip-hop hungry for more—if you fall into that camp, you’ll be happy to hear that cas One’s latest album, Liberation, is available now in stores and online.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on April 20, 2009
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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Now, I know when Brother Ali jumps on a track it's going to be lyrical and this definitely lives up to those expectations. What I didn't expect, however, was the strong production on this one. I'm thinking 4.5 but I'll round up.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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First of all, for anyone who hasn't heard Brother Ali's "The Truth is Here EP" needs to stop what they're doing and download it now. He's such a strong lyricist and single-handily snatched this track away from Cas One. The hook could use some work but overall this is a nice effort for an up and coming MC.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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The beat works and I like how Cas One opens his heart on this one. Brother Ali is dope as well. Banger!
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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Ok, I plead guilty for being an ignorant who needs djbooth everyday to open my ears for what's good.
Now I gotta find out who's behind this gem! The beat sets a classic tone and the rappers do it justice: great flow and lyrics. What happened at the end? lol Beautiful... but weird. |
| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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There are definitely some beautiful aspects to this production right here, perfect for the pensive flows. Cas One was nice on this, really sounds like poetry when he spits. What I like most about Ali, even more so than his superb lyricism, is his preacher man voice that just adds a certain originality to the track. I love it, it just adds the contrast that the track needs. The hook could use some work, but it's to be expected from an underground type track.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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This was tight. Good lyrical track and the production gave it a great feel. I'm always diggin' these underground cuts.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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I like this. plain and simple. Glad I took a second to listen to it; both MCs are really good.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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3 and a half stars.
im not hatin on this at all. everything on here is equally. just not a banger status. |
| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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Saw the Artist picture and was like wtf haha. He definately suprised me its a sold track for sure.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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the beat,the production,the voice,the spit,the technique,the lyrics ... equals DOPE!!!
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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Luv the story in this one, i think everyone can relate.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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yea this is amazing!!! def. a banger, not a classic, yet...
i'm 99% sure that these 4 bars of the guitar-melody are Stefanovsky-s work.. i'm not a fan of sampling melodies from these big musicians, but in the US nobody've ever heard of vlado stefanovski (he's one of the greatest guitar players from europe ever...) that's why it doesn't matter :) the original track is one of the most amazing compositions i've ever heard in my life, like heavy dope for the ears!!! great track in my opinion!!! ;-) |
| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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On the first listen, I (honestly) was not feeling Cas - I just didn't feel like he was any good at rapping. Then I repeated Brother Ali's verse twice and thought to myself... "everyone is just going to listen for BA, he killed his verse."
However, upon 8 more listens and the decision to feature "Flashbacks" at DJBooth.net, I have totally flipped my opinion. Cas shows an uncanny emotionality to his rhymes. Undeniable. 
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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the lyrics are a banger n the beat is alright this is three n a half
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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the beat,the production,the voice,the spit,the technique,the lyrics all equals ... DOPE!!!
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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put together well ,ill spin it
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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I'll have to also go for this as being a 3.5. Cas does sound good after a few listens, his flow isn't as sharp as the guest feature, but he makes up for in content...I like the chorus too.
The production is great and sounds exactly how it should considering the two emcees and how they flow. I like BA and I'm happy that although he came pretty hard, he toned it down a little in terms of energy. On a lot of his cuts he comes out fierce like a junkyard dog, but this time around he maintained a good balance. Very good track, a little long but I guess that all depends on whether you stick around for the instrumental denoument at the end.... |
| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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Cas sounds like a poet! Not to sound i@norant because rap is poatry, but I mean like a actual poet - the music. He put it down on this. BA is a proven beast in this @ame. The beat is relaxin, yet stron@ enou@h to reflect the spirit of the MCs. I like!
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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Brother Ali...rawr
I got all his stuff, as for Cas One he surprised me. I love this song |
| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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BA kiiiiilllls it
I think they both work well together |
| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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This song creates a really mellow/chill vibe for me. I kind of just want Cas One to be quiet so i can just listen to the music. As I continue to listen to the song I'm actually enjoying it. Cas One's flow def isn't bad. His flow and this song is def commercial...in a good way/i think the public would feel him. It has a certain spark to it...i'm interested in hearing more. Whoah...i totally thought something was wrong with my computer when i started to hear this piano playing...nice touch...i really like it/it puts me in a certain mood. (that was def my fav part of that song)
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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this track has a unique, cathartic vibe to it that really sets it apart. inspirational
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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Eh, the lyrics are well written but not well delivered. And the beat is just poorly organized and not crisp. I'll keep looking out for dude though.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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sick beat and flow.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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I like the beat and the music plus he has a cooool flow...I'm not convinced they fit each other, though. In rotation ,this has a grreat energy!
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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Its good, Lyrically speaking
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2009 |
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i like it good flow...
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2009 |
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beat is crazy good. cas one is one of my new faves
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| Posted on Apr 24, 2009 |
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Phenominal beat, mean lyrics
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2009 |
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Wow, was not expecting this at all, I'm very surprised by Cas One brought his best to the track, and Brother Ali as always does not dissapoint
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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