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CunninLynguists - Running Wild
Artist: CunninLynguists
Producer: Kno
Album: Strange Journey Volume 2
Label: RBC Records/Bad Taste Records
Having apparently recovered from that batch of hyper-potent THC-laced brownies they consumed in their last feature, Never Come Down, Kno, Deacon the Villain and Natti of the CunninLynguists are back in the Booth with the lead single off their forthcoming Strange Journey Volume 2 LP. Though Running Wild‘s lyrical focus is on the ever-present issue of street crime, the track finds the Southern underground mainstays and their guest collaborators, Dilated Peoples emcee Evidence and Bay Area big-timer E-40, focused more on fire-spitting than social commentary – which is for the best, since tangents like 40 Water’s “There’ll never be an emcee like me till 5004” segue into “space pimpin’” account for some of the cut’s most enjoyable moments. Backed by Kno’s tense, cymbal-driven percussion and pounding piano chords, this underground banger should meet a warm reception among our resident lyrical heads. If you’re digging Running Wild, why not accompany the ‘Lynguists when they embark upon the latest phase of their Strange Journey? Vol. 2 is set to hit record stores and online retailers Nov. 3.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on October 19, 2009
Listen to More: CunninLynguists , E-40 , Evidence Written by richard
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 1624 |
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Solid underground production, I really liked the sound on this. E-40 killed it! The rest of the artists were pretty good, and I was very impressed. Great street appeal.
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| Posted on Oct 13, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1642 |
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eh. just ok.
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| Posted on Oct 13, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11882 |
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Today's selections all have one common trait: undeniable head-bobbing appeal. E-40 has never met a guest verse he didn't beast, Evidence is the Kyle Orton of the rap game (not flashy, but solidly consistent), and Kno beats the boards. Banger.
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If 40 Water wasn't on I don't think it would of been that good. Other than that it's ok
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 4267 |
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Can't say I expected this collaboration, but all of them sounds good together and compliments each other well. With E-40 taking it back with the flow and adds that extra component of a quality verse. Kno is nice on the board and Evidence as always delivers, while Deacon and Natti are no slouches by any means ... 3.5 and I'll round up.
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The beat works very well wit the sentiment of the track, and them piano chords add some intensity to it. All of the rappers on the track did their thing, but I think E40 obviously stood out even witout the social commentary lyrics. This is a pretty solid track.
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Dam that production is HOT!!
Hook sounded good to!! And E-40 killed it!! |
| Posted on Oct 14, 2009 |
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better than anything on the first page. everyone kilt it.
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| Posted on Oct 19, 2009 |
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I liked this. E-40 did go off on here. Evidence did good too. Kno's beat was nice. A good track to just spit on.
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