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Chris Mathien - The Definition
Artist: Chris Mathien
Producer: Chris Mathien
Album: Promo Single
Label: Midwest Music Group
What is the sound of one hand clapping? When a tree falls in the forest and no one’s around to hear it, does it make a sound? Precisely what type of artist is Chris Mathien, the mysterious hookman readers may remember from Windy City emcee R.O.E.‘s first feature, The Gloves (No Quit)? On new promo single The Definition (Mathien’s Booth debut as a headliner), the singer/songwriter/producer admits that not even he knows the answer to that last brain-teaser, but concludes, “I don’t want to be no one else but who you don’t expect me to be.” Whatever you want to call Mathien, he can certainly write a catchy tune – the artist’s laid-back, piano-led boardwork and off-the-cuff vocal presence add up to a sunny soul/pop/alternative joint sure to win him fans among our musically open-minded readership. Definition‘s not slated to be included on any forthcoming project, but those who like what they’re hearing can keep it locked to our frontpage for more pleasant surprises from this promising up-and-comer.
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1642 |
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| Posted on Nov 17, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11882 |
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I have no idea how to categorize this record, nor Chris as an artist, but who cares. He'd just break out of that box anyways... this is full of soul and hits your ear buds with a smile.
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| Posted on Nov 17, 2009 |
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lol man this song i tite lol and whats up with all these whiteboys comming up in the game im not tryen to b racist its the opposite im wondering why it tooko em so long first em,then roth,then mike, now chris
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| Posted on Nov 17, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 2476 |
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I know he "defy's category", and that's true, but he definitely sounds like someone to me, I just can't place it....wait....Citizen Cope! The style's in the same ballpark, but their voices really sound alike. Anyone else know them some Citizen Cope? If you don't you basically do now after listening to this.
Long story short, I really like this, but I knew it sounded like someone else.
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| Posted on Nov 17, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1077 |
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He isn't the greatest singer, but he has plenty of soul in his vocals. He also knows how to make a catchy melody, and did nicely on the boards as well.
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| Posted on Nov 17, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 247 |
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agree with ya z fam',with a voice like that-it doesn't even matter what we should label him under,dude got mad flow and such a beautiful pleasant voice..this definitely some str8 up ear candy fosho
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 4267 |
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Nice production, highly effective piano-line and rock drums that drives it along compliments Chris Mathien's strong vocals. Strong writing as well. Rotation fa sho!
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2009 |
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this is good music rite here. original (check) authentic (check) and he aint mentione the word swagga one time (BIG CHECK)
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2009 |
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"white dude singing like a black dude looking like a nerd"???? Huh, now u gotta realize there are white R&B male singers that are good, but Chris just seems confused about what he wants to be...or what this track wants to be..
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| Posted on Nov 19, 2009 |
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Play it again Sam!!!
Rhythm and soul ain't got no color, it's got a beat that makes u move. |
| Posted on Nov 19, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 214 |
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I like the whiteboy comment, I can't hate on them for a second, it doesn't matter what you r, where you came from... just keep doing your thing.
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| Posted on Nov 30, 2009 |
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qood,thought he was a black boy in the gloves ,he has a great voice.
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| Posted on Nov 30, 2009 |
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