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Cobe Obeah - Song of the Starz [Premiere]
Artist: Cobe Obeah
Producer: Argonauts
Album: Song of the Starz Mixtape
Label: Unsigned
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.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on March 22, 2010
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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. 
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| Posted on Mar 16, 2010 |
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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
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| Posted on Mar 16, 2010 |
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definitely dope - I like this
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| Posted on Mar 16, 2010 |
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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.
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| Posted on Mar 16, 2010 |
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Nice record, your rap got substance to it! Good one.
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| Posted on Mar 16, 2010 |
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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.
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| Posted on Mar 16, 2010 |
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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
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| Posted on Mar 16, 2010 |
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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.
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| Posted on Mar 16, 2010 |
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Cobe came dope on this track..
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| Posted on Mar 16, 2010 |
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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!
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| Posted on Mar 16, 2010 |
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| Posted on Mar 19, 2010 |
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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
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| Posted on Mar 21, 2010 |
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Solid introduction! One listen down and I'm asking for more. He executed the increasingly popular singing/rapping combo quite impressively. Rotation fa sho!
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| Posted on Mar 21, 2010 |
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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]
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| Posted on Mar 21, 2010 |
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2010 |
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This is a great song. It's time to here some new songs with substance. Most definantly going in my dj booth.
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| Posted on Apr 02, 2010 |
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Great track love listin 2 it
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| Posted on Apr 10, 2010 |
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Instrumental is epic
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