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3.3 ( 16 total votes )
Dao Jones - Ayo
Artist: Dao Jones
Producer: Dao Jones, Frank Drake
Album: Unreleased
Label: Unsigned
Evoking both Eastern philosophy’s concept of the flow of the universe and the U.S.’ best-known market index company, Dao Jones’ stage name tells you just about all you need to know about the Booth newcomer. Or maybe it’s just the dude’s name; in any case, the Saratoga Springs, N.Y. repper does show an uncanny knack for staying centered while his stock steady rises, as exemplified in unreleased cut Ayo. Making its world premiere right here in the Booth, this laid-back joint finds the artist handling production and mic duties, hooking up with co-producer Frank Drake to craft an eminently head-noddable piano-loop instrumental as he schools us on the art of prioritizing. In conversational verses, the artist makes clear that he’s got better things to do than obsessing over his wardrobe - “I keep it classy with my clothes dude / But it comes to the point where what you own owns you” - and commits to making his dough without straying from his lyrically-focused style. Sounds like a good road-map to me; if you agree, keep it locked for one more unreleased outtake in the leadup to Jones’Booth-sponsored Cole King EP, coming soon!
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on January 31, 2011
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Though "Ayo" won't appear on his forthcoming project, its clear Dao wants us all to learn his name before then. Incorporating the spelling of your name, or really any word for that matter, into a song can be a risky proposition (ask Yung Joc), but Jones pulls it off nicely in this light hearted, simple yet effected teaser song.
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new fresh drop.
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ehh.. alright, nice flow and beat, lyrics are kinda ehhhh
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This is my first time hearing Dao so maybe the rest of his material sounds significantly different, but I have to say I wasn't particularly impressed. The flow's nice, but this is the same "I get money, I get your girl" topics we hear over and over again. Hopefully the next time around we can get a little more originality.
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2011 |
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Ima give this four stars. The reason why is i like what this man stands for..He's a lyricist! And thats what the game needs more of. Only thang that he can improve on his how he flows he needs to find a way to keep his listeners in tune instead of bein overshadowed by the beat. Hook could use some improvement too
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2011 |
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how many times is he ganna say ayo? lyrics were alright.
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2011 |
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ehhh ok
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| Posted on Feb 02, 2011 |
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| Posted on Feb 21, 2011 |
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i dont really like it beat not all that good.
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| Posted on Feb 23, 2011 |
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