David Dallas - Big Time

Producer: Nick '41' McLaren

Album: Something Awesome EP

Label: Dawn Raid Ent/Dirty Management/Duck Down Music, Inc.

For those not conveniently located in a hip-hop hotspot, making it to the musical Big Time often means leaving familiar surroundings behind and journeying far from home. How far? Try 8,831 miles – the distance between Auckland, New Zealand and NYC. After garnering widespread acclaim in the country of his birth, first-time featuree David Dallas decided to take a dive into the biggest pond imaginable. Such a drastic move may take a lot of adjustment, but one thing Dallas definitely doesn’t have to worry about is fitting in; on his latest single, he showcases a style deeply rooted in the Big Apple rap tradition. Over Nick ‘41’ Maclaren‘s sampled beat, a gritty blend of piano and brass, the up-and-comer tells an all-too-familiar tale of post-high school indecision: “I dunno what I wanna do or pursue / I just wanna make moves with the crew.” While the record ends with the emcee still pondering whether a college education is worth being saddled with years of debt, this joint is compelling evidence that Dallas’ decision was the right one. Those digging this reflective joint can hear more on his Something Awesome EP, due out on December 14.

This song first appeared on the Independent Chart on December 13, 2010

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DJ Z DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 11651	Rating: DJ Z's Top Rated Songs Well, David, welcome to the big time my friend. New Zealand to New York is quite a big jump, but I think the kid has more than a chance to succeed. Excellent production selection and the backing from Duck Down is a tremendous plus. Follow @DJBooth
	Posted on Dec 06, 2010

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For a first feature I would like to hear more at this point. Gotta love that flow and the production was nicely incorporated into the track. Only thing I wasn't feeling was the hook, but with that said and done, Dallas has one banger of a track on his hands. A move from New Zealand to New York is one hell of a journey. Let's hope that Dallas keeps putting out more music like this.

Posted on Dec 06, 2010

Sunbear DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 678	Rating: Sunbear's Top Rated Songs NZ Represent! @ DJBooth - dig up some more tracks for your listeners, they won't dissapoint.
	Posted on Dec 06, 2010

The 149th Tastemaker Total Ratings: 2065	Rating: The 149th's Top Rated Songs The fact this track is awesome is no mistake. If Dallas can spit these bars here he can do it on any track. I cant remember giving three tracks in a row all banger status. This track is repeat worthy.
	Posted on Dec 06, 2010

THEDRZADVOCATE Tastemaker Total Ratings: 434	Rating: THEDRZADVOCATE's Top Rated Songs HELL YEAH NZ HIP HOP!!HE HAS A DOPE FLOW AND VERY CLEVER PUNCHLINES,THE BEAT IS BANGING AND HE WILL DO WELL ON THE BIG STAGE IF HE GETS THE RIGHT EXPOSURE I KAN CHILL OUT TO THIS.. THIS SONG FROM HIM IS PRETTY DOPE TOO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJoUP0Rx93o
	Posted on Dec 06, 2010

THEDRZADVOCATE Tastemaker Total Ratings: 434	Rating: THEDRZADVOCATE's Top Rated Songs HELL YEAH NZ HIP HOP ON THE RISE!!!THIS SONG IS BANGING,I THINK HE HAS A DOPE FLOW AND WITTY LINES..THE BEAT IS SMOOTH AND RELAXED,HOOK IS BASIC AND CATCHY THIS TRACK IS UNIVERSAL FROM NZ TO NY THIS WILL GO BIG TIME..WITH THE RIGHT EXPOSURE HE KAN GO A LONG WAY THIS TRACK FROM HIM IS A BANGER TOO!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJoUP0Rx93o
	Posted on Dec 06, 2010

DJ Rater Tastemaker Total Ratings: 959	Rating: DJ Rater's Top Rated Songs my neighbour from NZ david dallas does us australasians proud! sweet spitting, really impressive debut- keep it up!
	Posted on Dec 06, 2010

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Nathan S. DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 2476	Rating: Nathan S.'s Top Rated Songs Damn, I have to say I'm impressed. The kid's got some real flow, and that production's nice - I especially like the mini-Primo scratches on the hook. I'll definitely be keeping an ear our for more from Dallas.
	Posted on Dec 06, 2010

omaruk DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 92	Rating: omaruk's Top Rated Songs Raaas wasnt expecting anything from listening to this must admit. lol the whole 'spending money on books' scenario, always ponders the perspective students mind. Heavy topic. I really did enjoy this
	Posted on Dec 06, 2010

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PrIc3Le$$ Tastemaker Total Ratings: 1305	Rating: PrIc3Le$$'s Top Rated Songs Unique but effective beat and some solid flows for David Dallas. Haven't heard of this guy before but he has some definite potential.
	Posted on Dec 06, 2010

meezy DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 3	Rating: meezy's Top Rated Songs yo! this is dope. This is a great song
	Posted on Dec 06, 2010

JoyStar DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 23	Rating: JoyStar's Top Rated Songs This is just a "Something Awesome"
	Posted on Dec 06, 2010

CT028 DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 26	Rating: CT028's Top Rated Songs NZ Hip Hop! Great to see Dave Dallas breakin into the US market, kids got great flow. A few songs on the EP that could really make an impact in the US
	Posted on Dec 07, 2010

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Ok first off.... what is that picture of??? I have no idea what it is... Anyway.... This is nice record from David. It has a very nice flow and energy that makes it a enjoyable listen. David has nice lyrics in his verses and the chorus is very catchy. The weakness of the song is defenitly the production from Nick '41' McLaren. Its very boring and a lil annoying. In rotation for me.

Posted on Dec 07, 2010

largesmoke DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 1	Rating: largesmoke's Top Rated Songs A good start from David Dallas one of his better tracks so far.
	Posted on Dec 13, 2010

alyanna.j DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 1	Rating: alyanna.j's Top Rated Songs Never heard of music from NZ till now. And its amazing. Hope to hear more from him!
	Posted on Dec 14, 2010

eMerge30 DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 2	Rating: eMerge30's Top Rated Songs Keep reppin' NZ...that's all I gotta say! We're proud of you for making the move! Not being biased but this is one of my favs from Dallas :)
	Posted on Dec 18, 2010

bigmhc DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 399	Rating: bigmhc's Top Rated Songs its alright
	Posted on Dec 26, 2010

WestAuckland DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 41	Rating: WestAuckland's Top Rated Songs Been listening to David Dallas for about 10 years now!! Indulge me another good track of something awesome!
	Posted on Jan 05, 2011

WestAuckland DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 41	Rating: WestAuckland's Top Rated Songs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJoUP0Rx93o&feature=related Another David Dallas track
	Posted on Jan 05, 2011

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Jonathan de Alwis DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 5	Rating: Jonathan de Alwis's Top Rated Songs Dope
	Posted on Apr 25, 2011

Chris Barrett DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 5	Rating: Chris Barrett's Top Rated Songs Good message in this one as always, Runaway and Your Thing are two more of Dallas' tracks of the same album as this one. YouTube that shit. Peace!
	Posted on Apr 25, 2011