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This may be the first you’ve heard of Costell but, if his first Booth feature is to be believed, it won’t be the last – not by a long shot. On the intro track off his forthcoming full-length, the Queens native lets listeners know just how high he has his sights set: he aspires to create nothing less than Timeless, classic tunes. Over Sean Ross’ exultant, retro-informed chopped-soul-sample instrumental, the emcee elaborates on his musical M.O., mixing confident braggadocio (“I most certainly deserve to be in everybody’s top three or top one / Survival of the fittest, We’re gods where I’m from”) with real talk (“Ever since I was eight-years-old I wanted to be a rapper; now I wanna be an artist.). This cut offers a compelling look into Costell’s head, to be sure, but does it live up to the lofty promise of its title? That’s a tall order but, if you think it comes close, you won’t want to miss the future classics the emcee will showcase on his forthcoming album. Produced entirely by Sean Ross, ELO is set to drop sometime this fall. In the meantime, of course, you can keep it locked to the Booth for all the latest and greatest tunes.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on March 22, 2010
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 Remember when you met that hot girl who you were attracted to, but you ended up actually liking her because once you got to know her you thoroughly enjoyed her personality? Yeah, well Sean Ross' production is that hot girl and Costell's rhymes are the personality. Dig the analogy? Great. Don't understand? Take another listen.
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| Posted on Mar 17, 2010 |
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I love these types of songs. Dope production and an underground emcee just doin what he does best. Flowin over it and tellin a story.
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| Posted on Mar 17, 2010 |
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oh snap props kid! i remember your remix to New York Minute on youtube.... that joint was a banger.... i told u to keep doin your thing and that lyrical rap was coming back.... now i see u on the booth soundin like a young nas. cant wait to hear more
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| Posted on Mar 17, 2010 |
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This dude is sick, good flows and you gotta love that beat.
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| Posted on Mar 17, 2010 |
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@DJZ that was a heartwarming analogy. Unfortunately (the wifey aside) the hot chicks I dated turned out to be walnuts, but I get where you were going with it.
I don't know about timeless, I could have used just a little more energy from Costell, but the flow's on point and that production's fresh as hell. More please.
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| Posted on Mar 17, 2010 |
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haha great analogy Z and it really does work! i dont know how to further that, great!
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| Posted on Mar 17, 2010 |
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Man this track is fire, perfect mixtape track - in fact im going to mess around with it on the techs 12s right now.
Production is on point and I feel like Costell comes with the right balance of energy and swagger on this one.
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| Posted on Mar 17, 2010 |
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Damn the beat is FIRE!Costell is doing his thing on this too voice and flow goes with the beat well
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| Posted on Mar 17, 2010 |
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Not bad, him and Sparks should collab. Both got the same feel.
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| Posted on Mar 17, 2010 |
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| Posted on Mar 17, 2010 |
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plain and simple man this guy is the hottest nigga u never heard of and believe me, it won't be that way for long. if this guy can't bring rap back to life then....well he will so there's no point in wondering what'll happen if he wont...Costell keep grindin B, The Futures Here!
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| Posted on Mar 17, 2010 |
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| Posted on Mar 18, 2010 |
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THIS IS FIREE... LOVEN THE BEAT AND LYRICS
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| Posted on Mar 18, 2010 |
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LMAO from Nathan S. "
the hot chicks I dated turned out to be walnuts" Aside from that vthis track is Banger-Certified! |
| Posted on Mar 18, 2010 |
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this is one of the hottest tracks ive heard in a while homie...GOOD SHIT
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| Posted on Mar 18, 2010 |
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Hot shit. The beat is dope..laid back, but hittin'. This brotha's lyrics and flow are type. Will def keep an eye on him
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2010 |
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Nuttin but fire..
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| Posted on Mar 21, 2010 |
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| Posted on Mar 21, 2010 |
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This is the stand out FEATURE of the week. Can't wait to hear more...[Plays Again]
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| Posted on Mar 21, 2010 |
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It didn't take long for this one to get me...had to replay the first verse before even listening to the rest of the song. Nice.
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| Posted on Mar 21, 2010 |
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A hella impressive introduction as Costell comes out with a straight dope flow, and not a single weak line.
Its the second beat I've heard from Sean Ross (first one was Cause/Yonas "In A Daze") and once again its nothing but a BANGER!!! |
| Posted on Mar 23, 2010 |
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This is what I've been waiting to hear. This is a great sound and great production. Feel'n it thru and thru.
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| Posted on Mar 23, 2010 |
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You're right about that! NICE! ---> "This may be the first you’ve heard of Costell but, if his first Booth feature is to be believed, it won’t be the last – not by a long shot."
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2010 |
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| Posted on Mar 26, 2010 |
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This is QUALITY hip-hop, keep it comin' Costell... great prod...
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| Posted on Mar 29, 2010 |
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"Deserve to be in everyone's top 3 or top 1," you cocky motherfcuker. Im not complaining, he's good at what he does.
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2010 |
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DJ Z is absolutely correct with that analogy. Excellent track. Costell+Sean Ross= Destined for greatness! DJBooth, we need more Costell!
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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Lyrics and beat are on point!
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| Posted on May 26, 2010 |
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