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4.2 ( 55 total votes )
City of God - Fly Away
Artist: City of God
Producer: City of God with Matt LaPlant
Album: Rebirth of Swag
Label: Unsigned
In the 5th century AD, Augustine of Hippo wrote the book The City of God, which focused on the conflict between society’s obsession with fame and fortune and the true standards of goodness and quality. Some 1600 years later, an underground alt-pop group has adopted the name. Foregoing major control for creative freedom, the City of God collective released their debut album, Rebirth of Swag, this past August, to little mainstream fanfare. Together with producer Matt LaPlant, “spacebois” Smalls, Industry, Rocko, Tiago, and “spacegurl” Tata put together a laid-back ballad about spotting someone special at their favorite hangout. While the preceding topical explanation is perhaps the most overused song setup found in the Booth, the overall feel is so fresh that it might make listeners want to Fly Away.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on October 13, 2008
Listen to More: City of God , Club Written by Burmy
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1642 |
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yeah this is a "cross-genre" song.. thats me all the way, but that chorus needs work.. she made her voice TOO deep. but anyway the verses were ok. this song is just average.
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2008 |
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This is pretty dope my g
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2008 |
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Damn the production is hot on this one!! Nice combination of genres and Im starting recently to like all these songs that incorporate the mixture of genres. The lryics is pretty good and the beat is hot!! Banger!! Chill back music
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2008 |
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This sounds so LIVELY with the guitar & drums and that fake ending was nice. The live-like production makes my 4* granted plus the solid vocals, flow and overall melody just tell me I’m right.
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2008 |
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little different, little bit nice. bang it.
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2008 |
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uhhhh i dont like thiz....yeah itz different and thiz type of different iz not a good type thiz time. weeeeiiird. beat iz aight i guess....but everything else-...naw. i will give thiz a two but i will NEVA EVA lis-n to it again...cuz really, deep down inside somewhere....i dont like it @ all...but i know it aint garbage soooo...
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2008 |
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FredRico I completely agree with you, this song would be insane live! The useage of instruments and production is soooo smooth, along with the creative vocals. Great song to lay back and chill to. This is music people, I'm not sleeping on this group.
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2008 |
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This is not my style, but I do like it. Sound great actually. The singin is nice, the production is great, I'm enjoying every second of it!
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2008 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2130 |
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I dig the live instrumentation. This reminds me of some City High/Black Eyed Peas. This is definitely eclectic and overall a real tyte joint. "In a world of cliche and the lack of creativity, innovation is the key"! (A Young Son proverb original!)
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2008 |
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I agree with the City High vibe. Something different and laid back is good every once and a while.
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2008 |
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nice after a loud and annoying day, sometimes u need a slap to get u relax..
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2008 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 861 |
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this is nice
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2008 |
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dece
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2008 |
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HOTTNESS!!! when live instrumentation is done right..this is how it should sound!!! Music of the past is the music of tomorrow!! Great sound...just of matter of time before these guys are on everyone tv and radio!!!
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2008 |
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pretty good
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2008 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 502 |
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im feeln this one, a group called City of God, but there album is called Rebirth of Swag.... IMO it just doesnt match up... but still a BANGERR!
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2008 |
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Definitely feeling the song... Real music is back.
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2008 |
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Nice...Gentle sounds and rhythms,real!"CITY OF GOD"is the future of music!
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2008 |
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Hell No...can't put this in Hip Hop catagory...slow jam ok...regardless, it has got a nice soft vibe to it...not my shit but Ok!
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2008 |
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smooth and chill beat
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2008 |
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This has a good message. But kinda weak. It is very weird and uncomfortable.
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2008 |
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Agree with you guys, it's a really nice and smooth track. It's definitely music you can relax to. Good shit.
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2008 |
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This song is just supreme. Production is excellent, music is wonderful and they are talented. I'm really feeling how they sing and the melody of the song! I don't even know how to comment this coz all I wanna say is: CLASSIC
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2008 |
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SO THIS ANOTHER THE DEY OR BLACK EYE PEAS I DONT DONT LIKE THIS BUT IT MIGHT DO WELL ON RADIO IDK
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2008 |
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THIS SONG IS SUPER!!!
LOVE IT!!! IT MAKES ME WANNA FLY AWAY W/ THE PERSON THAT I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO BE W/ !!!!=) |
| Posted on Oct 09, 2008 |
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Good work!live instrumentation and production is dope!good music!we need more that in the radio!!!
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2008 |
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I LIKE IT ALOT!!! WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THIS SONG IS THAT ITS GOOD MUSIC...I DON'T KNOW ABOUT ANYONE ELSE BUT I'M SO TIRED OF LISTENING ABOUT MONEY, POWER AND CRAP THAT REALLY DOESN'T MATTER...I LOVE IT...DEF A CLASSIC..THEY ARE GOING PLACES FOR REAL!
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2008 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 736 |
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this song is dope, the vocal and the beat blends in
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 35 |
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pretty good, but may not be as big of a hit.
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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5/5 ... weird seeing this on the booth.. but im feelin it
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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ill shit ! this is exactly what music has gotten away from for such a long time. the live instrumentation is dope... !
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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AWSOME !! Great song from a young, talented and full of hopes band. Can't wait to hear more of their stuff, they should be promoted to radio and TV faster.
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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*****!!!!!!!!
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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finally my kind of song R&B beat with light rapper
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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I HAVE THIS ALBUM AND I SAW A LIVE PERFORMANCE. HOT GROUP!! CHECK THEM OUT AND GO GET THAT ALBUM ASAP.
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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upgrade to 5 after listening it to it a few more times
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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| Posted on Oct 11, 2008 |
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Its Good to see real music returning
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| Posted on Oct 11, 2008 |
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this is good... something to chill to...
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| Posted on Oct 12, 2008 |
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| Posted on Oct 13, 2008 |
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Great Music (TRUE MUSIC)... great band...
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| Posted on Oct 13, 2008 |
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I cant stop listening!!!!
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| Posted on Oct 13, 2008 |
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I'm feelin' this. I could listen to it after a long day at work, but just the same would love to hear it live under the stars. It does have that City High feel, but that's a good change in today's music.
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| Posted on Oct 14, 2008 |
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we luv ........city of god.......
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| Posted on Oct 14, 2008 |
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LOVE IT!!!!!
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| Posted on Oct 14, 2008 |
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dope!
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| Posted on Oct 14, 2008 |
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Good song... keep up the good work.
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| Posted on Oct 14, 2008 |
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This is definitely a hot song! I would pay to see this group…mad props city! one.
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| Posted on Oct 15, 2008 |
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man i cannot stop listening to this song... great music...
wat style.... CLASSIC ALL THE WAY!!!!!!! |
| Posted on Oct 15, 2008 |
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Added it to my myspace page! Its on Itunes....
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| Posted on Oct 19, 2008 |
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CLASSIC...
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| Posted on Oct 20, 2008 |
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Got the Cd ...Great Music!!!!
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| Posted on Oct 20, 2008 |
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GREAT!!! ALbum!!!
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| Posted on Oct 20, 2008 |
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| Posted on Oct 28, 2008 |
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smooth sound
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| Posted on Dec 07, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 904 |
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Man hip hop needs more live music like this. Great track with incredible cross-over appeal
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| Posted on Aug 26, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 8863 |
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This song is lyrically amazing, it's? nice to see something that has meaning.
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