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DJ Self - Swag Surfin' ft. Fabolous, Juelz Santana, Red Cafe & Maino
Artist: DJ Self
Featuring: Fabolous , Juelz Santana , Red Cafe , Maino
Producer: K.E.
Album: Unreleased
Label: Selfish Music Group
It seems like most artists’ introductory singles start out as underground hits, but once the majors take notice, hello superstardom! That pattern has been most recently proven with Atlanta trio Fast Life Yungstaz’ catchy rap-dance combo Swag Surfin’. Already a hit in the Dirty South, it’s gotten FLY signed to Def Jam and inspired various homemade dance videos. Likely one of the thousands to view these videos on YouTube, self-proclaimed “Prince of New York” DJ Self has enlisted three Brooklynites and a Harlem native to freestyle over the record. After Fabolous, Juelz Santana, and Red Cafe bend their flows around K.E.‘s tenor sax beat, Maino admits he’s kinda tired of the overuse of “swag,” but proceeds to describe the distinctive style of a BK street soldier. So, readers, who’s got the most “swag,” the original’s Dirty Southerners or this freestyle’s Northeastern lineup?
Listen to More: DJ Self , Fabolous , Juelz Santana , Red Cafe , Maino , Club Written by Burmy
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1077 |
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Bubblegum rap that isn't even that entertaining. Its catchy, but I'm not really feelin it. All rappers are straight on here, but nuttin great. Just OK for me, nothin to bother gettin up out yo seat for.
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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This is not anything great. All of these artists seem kind of bored and the production is too generic. Rappin over an overused word doesnt help either.
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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waaaaaaaaaaaaack. that wud fit in the chorus somewhere wouldnt it?
but nooo fab disappointed me from the get go cuz he can do waayy better. this is a noooo. |
| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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i second "ultimate hip-hop"
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11633 |
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I didn't like the original version much (which is why we never featured it inside the Booth), but this posseses that extra oomph to actually listen all the way through.
Again, this is not my cup of tea when it comes to enjoyable music, but its got crowd appeal for sure. Kudos to K.E. for the bouncy production work. * Props to Self. 
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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I like the rappers lineup here and idk why I like it :S. It was actually pretty good (not considering the lyrics). Chorus was whack though.
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 4267 |
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Tha hook is plain & poorly executed ... Rappers appear boring to me on this track wit their average braggin rights/lyrics ... beat and production sounds cheap and really generic.... Imma play generous ...
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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Gonna be quick on my comments today since I'm on vacation (in Chicago).
Nothing to capture my attention on here. I wasn't feelin' it. |
| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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Reminder (for those who forget to read the wonderful write-up contribution from our very own M. Burmy): THIS IS JUST A FREESTYLE...
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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Considering that it features 4 very solid MC's on the track, I was really disappointed with it. Didn't really feel the production & none of the verses were good enough to really gain my attention.
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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Disappointing. That's the first word that comes to mind. Wouldn't be upset if this one never hit my ear drums again.
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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not anything Great but could listen 2 it when just chillin
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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ALL yall niggas up top must be from tha north. i got on here just to say come yall dum asses to the south and yall will c y they freestyle on this beat @*#$! niggas always hatin and cant none of yall rap make beats or NOTHING!!!!!
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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I LIKE SELF HE IS A HOT DJ IN NYC I DONT LIKE THE ORIGINAL SONG.wHY ARE THESE DOPE NY RAPPERS ON THIS TRACK ANY WAY REP NY ON A NT TRACK.I THINK VIC DAMONE THAT UNDERGROUND MC FROM NY SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED ON THIS TRACK CAUSE HE HOT.
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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This is pretty catchy.. not as bad as people are making it out to be!!
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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not a bad effort
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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Loso usually has some sick wit but he was average at best here. The Swag usage during the hook is mad annoying. Beat wasn't hard enough for Santana.
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 3210 |
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The production is cool but the overall song really bored me. It had potential, but they didn't develop it in the right way
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| Posted on Mar 29, 2009 |
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Definately didnt sound like a freestlye to me. either way it was alright. I dont hate bubblegum rap or whatever you guys wanna call it. but the whole SWAG thing is starting to get old.
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| Posted on Mar 29, 2009 |
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Ya'll must be kiddin me!!!! Dis is a banger n ya'll know it!!! The oringinal was great n this is 2!!!! STOP HATIN!!!!!!
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| Posted on Mar 30, 2009 |
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FAAAk. This is stupid. I hate this song but I don't want to. Swag Surfin. Is the only thing fukking this song up.
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| Posted on Mar 30, 2009 |
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the original was boring, i live in the south so i heard it i cant stand the whole swag talk which is y i personally like maino on this verse, and people this is a freestyle, u cant expect 5 star lyrics all the time. and whether u like it or not the beat is nice. get frunk and play this song i put money u would be rockin to it, i do. this is a club song that is meant for the club, its for people to dance to. its not a lyrical song to begin with, just have fun. thats wat a lot of fans and artist are forgetin in this era. JUST HAVE SOME DAMN FUN PEOPLE!!!!
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| Posted on Mar 30, 2009 |
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no, this track is just not workin'.
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| Posted on Mar 31, 2009 |
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THIS IS WAYYY BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL..THE REMIX IS WUT THEY SHOULD BE BANGIN ON THE RADIO..JUELZ MADE THIS SONG!.IT WOULDNT BE FRESH WITOUT HIM.!
"I KEEP'EM WORKED UP THEY SCREAMIN KALABUNGA DUDE IM YELLIN SURFS UPP" |
| Posted on Apr 29, 2009 |
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This that get geeked up shit i'll bust a nigga head shit that im comeing real soon shit
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| Posted on May 25, 2009 |
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this song is freakin garbage
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| Posted on Jun 02, 2009 |
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ii liike diis ii swag wen i surf!!!!
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| Posted on Jun 08, 2009 |
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dis shit straight
but mah nigga maino did his thing |
| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jun 17, 2009 |
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good shit
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| Posted on Jun 19, 2009 |
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my ni99a juelz santana killed it low key da song hype
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| Posted on Jul 09, 2009 |
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Yo disz jawn is dha fukkn bomb
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| Posted on Dec 03, 2009 |
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well its not that good its pretty watered down noice effort tho
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