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3.8 ( 20 total votes )
As has been stated so many times before, the substitution of an ‘er’ for an ‘a’ can turn a term some hold as a point of pride into one of the vilest slurs in the book (and, depending on who you are and who you’re speaking to, steering clear of either spelling may be best). On this new LP cut, Stic.Man and M-1 of dead prez explain the similar rule that distinguishes Gangsta from Gangster: while the latter describes a common criminal, to qualify as the former you must be a loyal and true man (or woman) of the people. Like previously-featured cut Stimulus Plan, this record finds the twosome teaming up with DJ Green Lantern, who backs their perceptive verses, along with the equally insightful rhymes of D-Block emcee Styles P., with a midtempo blend of high-impact percussion, vocal samples, and tension-fraught organ riffs. As usual, dead prez raise plenty of big questions, and fans of their revolutionary rhetoric can find more food for thought on their Pulse of the People EP when it drops June 23rd. This week, the duo will be recording their contribution to our own exclusive freestyle series—watch for it to hit our front page in the near future.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on June 1, 2009
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Dead Prez tracks are always worth listenin closely to, even if only to hear the philosophy. Even if you don't completely agree wit some of their viewpoints, ya got 2 admit that these dudes spit about some real issues.
I was feelin this production for them, and the sample is real cool. Their verses are deep and meaningful as usual. |
| Posted on May 22, 2009 |
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Wow, this is nothing short of a banger. I'm always feelin Green Lantern behind the boards. That sample was great. Dead Prez always brings real lyrics and Styles was a great addition.
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| Posted on May 22, 2009 |
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eh. this isnt really my cup of tea. styles was good though.
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| Posted on May 22, 2009 |
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their flow is so skilled its refreshing they know their sound and its amazingly raw
its such a nice listen because everything meshes so well together |
| Posted on May 22, 2009 |
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You can't go wrong with this collabo...
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| Posted on May 22, 2009 |
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I love this track, dead prez never fails me.
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| Posted on May 22, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11684 |
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Great message, great production. Very excited about the forthcoming EP collabo btw DP and GL.
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| Posted on May 22, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 868 |
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good production, they both ripped their verses ,just not diggin them sayin gangsta over and over, this isnt a track id listen to again,2.5
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| Posted on May 22, 2009 |
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Everybody rips it on here. Unfortunately, there isnt much for a beat and like Da Bo$$ said, the repetition fo gangsta gets pretty annoying. In rotation
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| Posted on May 22, 2009 |
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This is another track from these guys that I really enjoy. Straight up classic when it comes to the lyrics. And as for the beat, I have to disagree with Makavelli. This is more great work from Green Lantern. And the "gangsta" in the background doesn't get all that annoying to me. Again, I find myself taken aback by dead prez, so I have to call this classic. Great work, dead prez!!! Keep this up, and I'll keep throwing out the 5's.
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| Posted on May 22, 2009 |
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Great production + Lyrics that make you stop and think = Banger
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| Posted on May 22, 2009 |
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damn i'm feelin this joint..beat is lethal,spittN direct & 2 da point..anotha classic status from ya boi,keep em comin djbooth-big ups
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| Posted on May 22, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 142 |
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a strait jab to young buck n no1 knows......funny....lol.....this is strait
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| Posted on May 24, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 92 |
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crazy pumped up production, and new subject matter too!! Smart wordplay and delivery, so far i have agreed with everyone of their songs! Great Message.
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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@reen lantern has been droppin some serious beats lately. I see you fam. This is heat. I would love to hear nas on this. Love the Sample of my dude Mavado. That @ shit may be dead, yall...
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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tight,beat is ill but a bit disappointed on the content
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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I like it!!!
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| Posted on May 27, 2009 |
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This is a banger. It really is a matter of where your heart is in the music right now. If you are snappin with a pimp cup..this one isn't for you. If you are a tru skool represenative, The Prez and The Ghost deliver the goods.
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| Posted on Jun 12, 2009 |
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The message was true but im getting tired of all these artists thinking there gangster.3.5
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| Posted on Jun 20, 2009 |
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Been a Dead Prez fan a long time, always speak the truth! Styles P does gud on this track 2, i see the ruff ryders movement comin back strong! Beat goes hard as does the hook...Banger!
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| Posted on Jun 23, 2009 |
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