The DJ Booth… We never miss a beat…

Cobe Obeah - Song of the Starz [Premiere]

Cobe Obeah
Artist:Cobe Obeah
Title:Song of the Starz [Premiere]
Producer: Argonauts
Album:Song of the Starz Mixtape
Label:Unsigned
Twitter:Cobe Obeah on Twitter
Website:Cobe Obeah's Website
Share:
Email Twitter Facebook More


Born to Nigerian parents living in Inglewood, California, Booth newcomer Cobe Obeah was raised on a musical diet of Fela Kuti, Sunny Ade, Bob Marley, Marvin Gaye and Michael Jackson, in addition to traditional African tunes. From an artist with such a diverse set of influences, the only thing you can expect is the unexpected – and, predictably, mixtape title track Song of the Starz (making its world premiere here in the Booth!) finds Obeah and production group Argonauts serving up a sound best described as “unpredictable” (confused yet?). Backed by a headphone-worthy blend of ambient synths, piano, chopped vocals and reverb-drenched percussion, Obeah shows off his versatility, tackling the time-tested topics of cash, the grind and wanting to marry Janelle Monae in his rapped verses and delivering mellow sung vocals on the chorus. Not to mention, he drops the first reference to the “Mama se, mama sa…” hook off MJ’s Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ that I’ve heard since…. oh, was that yesterday? In any case, listeners digging this out-the box jam will be able to hear more on the artist’s 2DopeBoyz-presented mixtape of the same name, set to drop May 7.

                      Play Now     Play this Song
                    Average Rating:      32101   3.9
                    Total DJ Booth Ratings:       19
star + Rate this song
ringtone + Download Ringtones
star +
more + More from this Artist

Submit a Review and Rating


Download Best of the Booth Vol 1

Member Reviews and Ratings

DJ Z
DJ Booth Crew

DJ Z
Total Ratings: 5331
Rating:  32121
Everyone knows that I am a huge fan of artists with something to say. Not that surface level "I'll say what the people want me to say to get spins" bullsh*t. But, rather introspective music with well though out (and well executed) messages. Cobe delivers just that on his Booth introduction.

While I still feel he has room for growth as an artist, if he sticks to this musical mentality there is nowhere to go but up.
lineDJ Booth on Twitter

Posted on Mar 15, 2010    

GStan10
Resident DJ

GStan10
Total Ratings: 1315
Rating:  32121
I completely agree with Z on this. The message is always very important and I'm also a big fan of artists with something to say. I definitely think this kid has a ton of potential and with the musical influences that richard mentioned, he could do some big things in the future. 3.5


Posted on Mar 15, 2010    

makeadifference
DJ Booth Member

 
Total Ratings: 4
Rating:  32121
definitely dope - I like this


Posted on Mar 15, 2010    

The 149th
Resident DJ

The 149th
Total Ratings: 1142
Rating:  43211
This track proves that artists do not have to water down their lyrics and can creativley talented and backed by producers who feel the same way.


Posted on Mar 16, 2010    

MuffinBoyz2
DJ Booth Member

 
Total Ratings: 1
Rating:  43211
Nice record, your rap got substance to it! Good one.


Posted on Mar 16, 2010    

Nathan S.
DJ Booth Crew

Nathan S.
Total Ratings: 1654
Rating:  43211
Damn, really enjoying this introduction to Obeah. The beat manages to be serious without being a downer and the lyrics are on point - hell, even the hook really works here. To quote Jay Bilas, this dude's got huge upside potential.
line

Posted on Mar 16, 2010    

SlammedBoost
DJ Booth Member

SlammedBoost
Total Ratings: 9
Rating:  43211
Love the beat and the fact that you can hear the story of his life through his rhymes. Cobe comes lyrically correct in this one. Def Banger


Posted on Mar 16, 2010    

Tallismaniac
DJ Booth Member

Tallismaniac
Total Ratings: 22
Rating:  43211
Yo I love it when folks buck the trends, and do while bangin'. So that we are clear... I don't give a sh!t 'bout your b!tches, and duckets. I do dig a dope flow like Cobe's artistic production as well. I'd put this on my ipod. I'd spend a buck on it.


Posted on Mar 16, 2010    

handmedownguns
DJ Booth Member

 
Total Ratings: 1
Rating:  43211
Cobe came dope on this track..


Posted on Mar 16, 2010    

DJ Rater
Resident DJ

 
Total Ratings: 697
Rating:  43211
boy am i glad djbooth has the world premiere for this song- hopefully if this guy blows up the booth will be responsible for the public's first look at an incredibly talented artist in Cobe. a great intro for more, cant wait for more!


Posted on Mar 16, 2010    

TheHoss25
DJ Booth Member

TheHoss25
Total Ratings: 70
Rating:  32121
I'll give this 3 stars for the lyrics and flow...the beat has a great sample and the chops are great but those drums HAVE to go, imo


Posted on Mar 20, 2010    

Mr.Top Hat
Resident DJ

Mr.Top Hat
Total Ratings: 3024
Rating:  32121
Solid introduction! One listen down and I'm asking for more. He executed the increasingly popular singing/rapping combo quite impressively. Rotation fa sho!


Posted on Mar 21, 2010    

PlanB
DJ Booth Crew

PlanB
Total Ratings: 397
Rating:  43211
Man this is a BANGER for sure. If you understand Song Structure this is really impressive and well-executed. Props to Obeah & the Argonauts. [Plays Again]


Posted on Mar 21, 2010    

sdcrout
DJ Booth Member

 
Total Ratings: 184
Rating:  43211
This is a great song. It's time to here some new songs with substance. Most definantly going in my dj booth.


Posted on Apr 02, 2010    

Slater10
DJ Booth Member

 
Total Ratings: 14
Rating:  54321
Great track love listin 2 it


Posted on Apr 09, 2010    

WordIsBorn
DJ Booth Member

 
Total Ratings: 7
Rating:  54321
Instrumental is epic


Posted on Apr 19, 2010    

Post a Rating



Featured Mixtape Download
Featured Members

Featured DJ: DJ Affect

More »

Featured Member: Dj Baer

More »


Featured Partners
The DJ Booth LLC on Facebook