
| Artist: | Chester French |
| Title: | Ciroc Star ft. Jadakiss & Diddy |
| Featuring: | Jadakiss , Diddy |
| Producer: | Chester French |
| Album: | Jacques Jams Vol. 1: Endurance |
| Label: | Star Trak/Interscope |
| Website: | Chester French's Website |
Average Rating: 



2.7
Total Ratings: 28
Judging on sound alone, Chester French aren’t a group you’d expect to hear collaborating with rap stars—of course, that only makes it that much cooler that on their new mixtape, created in collaboration with DJ Clinton Sparks, they do just that, hooking up with Jermaine Dupri, Bun B, Wale, and many more. On the newly-released Ciroc Star, two of the biggest names in the bunch jump on board to rap the praises of their favorite upscale vodka brand. Those who saw Diddy‘s 2007 television commercial already know he’s a Ciroc fan; here, he kicks the party (and the record) off with an offer of free shots. Next to rep his drink of choice over CF’s crunching electric-guitar chords is Jadakiss, who spits some game to the ladies present and ends his verse with a hearty “A-heh!” As Sparks states at the end, Clinton Sparks & NMC Cartel Present: Jacques Jams Vol. 1: Endurance is out now and available for free download—if this cut leaves you wanting more, you can grab your copy here.
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DJ Booth Crew |
I downloaded the tape earlier today and "Ciroc Star" is by far not one of the better tracks on the project. Quite frankly, I'm tired of Diddy mixing his endorsements with his music. I wonder how much free Ciroc he gave the Harvard alumnis in order to get this collaboration in the first place. *Jadakiss laugh*
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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Resident DJ |
Chester French is pretty good and this guitar beat works well for both Diddy and Jadakiss. The hook has nice energy overall this is banging! Definitely download the mixtape there are some standout tracks like I'm So Tall with Bun B, Kweli and Mickey Factz which you know will be dope and the skits are hilarious . Im not gonna lie I kind of downloaded the mixtape for that lineup and for the Wale song which is decent. This is the new hiphop/rock we need!
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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Resident DJ Total Ratings: 1315 |
The hook was only OK, but I'm not really into alternative rock. I agree with "ultimate hip-hop," however, that the guitar beat fit both Diddy and especially Jada (but he kills every beat). I enjoyed the collabo, though.
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 8062 |
Curious about the future of this industry and how its artists will make money? Look no further than PRODUCT PLACEMENT, baby.
This mixtape is flame... don't sleep on this guys because they are alt-pop. Their core is slightly urban and it all works real well. |
| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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Resident DJ Total Ratings: 1308 |
I knew this would be featured as soon as I heard it ;)
Love the eclectic sound they're bringing into hip hop, this feels like (good) music, N*E*R*D music! |
| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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Resident DJ Total Ratings: 312 |
Lady Ga Ga is gettin some buzz in the rap game with Cudi Kanye and Common's poke her face, chamillionaire's poker face freestyle, and then i get this chester french mixtape and it has a random Lady Ga Ga remix. Im just sayin. This track is ok "IM SO TALL" with bun b talib and mickey is really what im hooked on
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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Resident DJ Total Ratings: 332 |
haha,this joint is phat-def' digGn' this track..diddy actually wasn't that bad,and jada still that beast ya'll
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member |
yea....it really does sound like NERD
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member |
Well done rap rock combo. Never heard of Chester French so didn't know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised. Diddy did his thang and kinda had to shine on this since the songs promoting his vodka. Jada ends it nicely.
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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Resident DJ Total Ratings: 3522 |
I like the energy in the production & Jada really shines on this beat ... Diddy brings some decent lyrics with an average hook by CF ... Maybe not for everyone but its a solid track to deserve In-Rotation ...
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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Resident DJ Total Ratings: 425 |
Its alrite
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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its cool
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member |
im a ciroc star?
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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Resident DJ |
Not feelin it; I'm one for Rock-Rap collabos but I just can't get over the lack of creativity in both the name and the hook...pass
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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Resident DJ Total Ratings: 63 |
Have to say that I don't have the tape yet but I'm not suprised to see Star Trak behind on the right of the colon after "label".
I would say pretty weak effort all around, I wouldn't consider this a repeat listener and all in all it's just an extended advertisement...I don't mind a little product placement but when it's the central theme of rap-rock hybrid it's starting to get way to mixed up. I'm feeling Jada on this, but I'm feeling Jada on most of everything these days...goes to show that his versatility currently knows no (well, at least not many) bounds. A-heh! Not very catchy, kind of annoying...1.5, but because it's a short week, I'll be nice and give them a 2. Looking forward to seeing Maybach Music Pt. 2 at the top of Good Friday's new hip hop songs. |
| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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Resident DJ Total Ratings: 869 |
this aight, not bad
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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Resident DJ Total Ratings: 3048 |
I love rock hip hop, but I've heard better than this. Not bad but not that good, either
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member |
I'm startin 2 like Chester French's music..Ever since "She Loves Everybody", he is satrting 2 become popular ... nice song
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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Resident DJ Total Ratings: 1078 |
I like what they're tryin to create here, but it could have been done much better. The production is a little too distorted to the point where it sounds too screechy. The hook is pretty lame, and often not on key (another thing that I think these guys could have done better.) Diddy's verse was kinda boring, but Jada kills EVERYTHING. Just OK overall.
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 33 |
okay but i dont like instrumental background
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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Resident DJ |
The chorus is corny as hell and they def should not be singing. I'm feeling the rock esqe production. I just don't like Diddy's flow. He seems like his flow was only fit for the early 90's and that's it. Jadakiss surprised me being on here....maybe he's trying to go outside of his boundaries. That laugh he did could have been edited out. It sounded hella ugly on here. The only thing i like about the song is the production..maybe if this was a maroon 5 song it would have sounded much better. At least Adam Levine can sing.
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| Posted on Apr 10, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member |
Take out Chester French, change the hook and change the entire theme of the song, and you may have something. I saw them open up for Gaga a few nights ago, and they were absolutley terrible. Can't sing, can't write, can't produce, and really really can't dance.
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| Posted on Apr 10, 2009 |
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Resident DJ |
nah, just can't like it. mediocre at best. so i'll add a star for jada and take one away for diddy...
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| Posted on Apr 10, 2009 |
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Resident DJ |
yo this is coo, i think it has a good vibe. i like rock and i like rap so its a good mix for me.
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| Posted on Apr 10, 2009 |
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Resident DJ Total Ratings: 573 |
No. Only heard first 30 seconds. No. God, it's like listening to "College" by Asher Roth. Pure torture. Make it stop.
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| Posted on Apr 11, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member |
I like that diddy and Jada is doing something new but Chester french that gonna have to step it up
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| Posted on Apr 12, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member |
AAAHHH!!bowwserr, you right. and I htae that song too!
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| Posted on Apr 22, 2009 |
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