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Drake - 9 AM in Dallas
Artist: Drake
Producer: Boi-1da
Album: Thank Me Later [iTunes Bonus Track]
Label: YMCMB/Universal Motown
Dedicated Drake lovers (Drakeonians? Drizzyites? Aubrey’s Army?) undoubtedly copped Drake’s lyrical exploration 9 AM in Dallas when it leaked to the interweb a couple weeks ago, but now that the track has resurfaced in mastered form as a Thank Me Later iTunes bonus track, we thought Booth nation at large would enjoy hearing Drake in pure rap mode (or at least enjoy tearing the track apart – hi haters). Produced by my new favorite beatsmith Boi-1da, who overlays a grinding, electronic base with an angelic choir, 9 AM is first and foremost bulletin board material as Drake drops line after line sure to be obsessed over for at least the next couple days: “People say that old Drake, we started to miss it / you need to be a little more specific / is this what y’all want?” Well? Is it? We’ll begin to finally find out if Drake’s dream of crafting a platinum-selling album will come true when Thank Me Later finally officially drops tomorrow, June 15. March on Aubrey’s Army, march on.
This song first appeared on the
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on June 28, 2010
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11866 |
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If ever there was a last ditch, before-the-album-drops effort by an artist to remind their non-female fanbase that they didn't totally go pop, "9am in Dallas" is it.
Though Drake can spit with the best of them, I actually prefer the softer, more R&B side on the display for bulk of his debut album. Regardless, use this bonus track as that final motivation to go cop the album on Tuesday. 
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2010 |
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Drake's album, while not a classic, was something that I highly enjoyed all the way through and I honestly believe that this track being included would have only made it better. Piano in the production is pure ear candy and Drake's word play was sick.
Hearing him rap over an insane beat with no hook was a refresher. Like Z said the softer more R&B oriented side of Drake is my preference too, but with tracks like this, It's clear and obvious that Drake is here to stay in both fields of singing and rapping. |
| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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Awesome
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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Drake comes hard as usual but somethings missing in the production....
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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not bad i guess, beat was hot, but rhymes were superficial.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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This track is definitely one of Drakes best... (...but "Made" is his best ever though...) 4 - ****'s
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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If Plies and Birdman can go gold this man better be platinum in the first week
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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This wasn't that bad, but would of been better if it wasn't so long. A shorter version of this would of been a good replacement over the interlude track on Thank Me Later.
Drake's an average lyricist and thanks to dope production (40 and Boi-1da, who did a great job for this song) most of his songs are enjoyable. But I don't find him as charismatic as Jay-Z or Jeezy (both make the album and outshine him) so a record like this with no hook (one of his strongest talents), dosen't work as well. |
| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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I like it, almost enough to wish it was on the standard version of the album.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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This is a dope, dope track! Drizzy really went in on this one. Fantastic production by Boi-1da. I wish this was on the CD version as well which ive pre-ordered on amazon (not sure when Australia gets a release date!)
On a side note I say my favourite Drake track is 'Fear' from the So Far Gone EP |
| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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my respect for Drake has gone up alot, i used to hate hearing his name but now i must admit he's a dope cat
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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In my opinion, it's songs like these where drake is best. (songs like these meaning miss me, fear, the winner, say whats real). Basically, when the production is hot but not distracting and he just spits his fire.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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This song goes stoopid hard he really ripped this track to def he is truely a superstare in the making
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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aready heard it but good tho
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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Shoula made a few more song like this on the album, maybe Nathan from the booth would've liked it better.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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Drake always comes with real ass lyrics, and this song is no different. People love him because they can relate. I have to agree wit most the beat definitely adds to the songs appeal.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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Sick Azz Song He Always Come Out With Some Good Songzz
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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Not very fond of R&B Drake... But this Drizzy is another story!
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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Can Drake get any better??
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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this is some raw stipping and i like!!!
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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To make this only an iTunes bonus cut and not featured on the album kind of disservices the entire product (in my opinion).
If you're gonna market the guy as both a credible emcee and guy-next-door crooner, why not tack this on instead of that atrocious Cece's Interlude? |
| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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drake always comes with songs great raps all throughout the song
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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his lines are @*#$! incredible in this song...wow. classic
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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I agree with @Hoam Boy. Unforgettable and Light Up are my 2 favorite tracks. Shut It Down and Cece's Interlude are an automatic skip everytime.
I feel like Drake has decided "f the beat" and spits the same rhyme scheme over every track. What happened to flowing with the beat? What happened to this Drake? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8Kctk5KRQM Drake, this is decent (nice honor roll line), but not quite "what I want" |
| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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Im looking fowarding to getting Thank Me Later in Australia im buying it
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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i have to agree with @Co-Sign, "Fear" is my favourite track by Drake. i also love this, been bumping it since refinedhype featured it and i cant get enough of it! he spits so well over this beat. him and boi-1da work so well together, this is definitely what i want!A
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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I completely disagree with Z on this. Drake is such a better rapper then he is a singer. He's good enough to sing hooks, though I find he isnt good enough to keep me interested for a whole song when he makes those R&B tracks.
To this track, production from Boi-1da is sick & fits perfectly with Drake's flow. This would of been a good album track, though i guess it works well as a itunes bonus. |
| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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first off im definetly gettin the album today... if it aint sold out. ill be surprised if it isnt sold out right now but about this song great freestyle by drizzy. this is a good one by aubrey but it woldve bin better if it was a little shorter. this album will hit platnum and clean up the oil spill in the gulf. i like the softer, R&B side of drake. so thank me later, free weezy nd june 15 in this b***h wassup!
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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Boi-1da never seems to dissapoint! Love the synth, tight drums. Drake sounds like he always does. Great! Doesn't make me want to buy the album any more, or less. Still plan on picking it up. It was a dope track. I don't expect anything less from Drake, and he hasn't let me down too many times either.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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"smart kids who smoke weed...honor roll!" --- All Day $hit!
This is so SICK right here. I heard this about a month ago on another mixtape, but it never gets tired. This is a good addition to the album. If you don't like this track, then you probably aren't going to like Drake that much at all then... FIRE...CLASSIC!
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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I say its OK but it didn't really catch my attention like his other song's.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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How many artists could drop a four minute, hookless track and have people sweat it like it was a single? There aren't many - and on that level alone Drake's made it. As I wrote in my Thank Me Later review, even the haters have to admit that Drake's a legit emcee...when he chooses to be.
"If you're gonna market the guy as both a credible emcee and guy-next-door crooner, why not tack this on instead of that atrocious Cece's Interlude?"
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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its killing me that this isn't on the disc version of the album ..
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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Honestly, I didn't like many songs on his album. But as i heard this song two weeks ago i thought it was FIRE.And it still is. This is SO dope. Boi-1da is one of the hottest producers the beat alone deserves a 4 or 5 star rating. Drake flows nicely. One of his best songs. And a very "thoughtful" one. In my opinion this is a classic
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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Dope! Highly prefer rapping Drake
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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The beat isnt all that good but the lyrics are amazing... i liked how he dissed ppl back thts in his city that was some real fire itll have them with their heads down
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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This is rare. Although I have a big feeling there is alot going on behind the scenes with this dude. Today is his big day. He will do good no matter what just because he is on the "Winning Dynasty". As long as he dont F*ck Up like Chris Brown, then he will continue to succeed. Go against the rock. Get smashed by the rock. Real talk.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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Classic Record. Drake tears up th track like a paper shredder. Line after line he is going in so hard.we must be high cause "kush got the room smelling like teen spirit" 5
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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It's okay. His flow is very repetitive.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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Between Eminem's Recovery album and Drake's official debut album, combined they will be hip hop's defibrillator and bring it back to its former greatness.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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Between Eminem's Recovery album and Drake's official debut album, combined they will be hip hop's defibrillator and bring it back to its former greatness.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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@Jor-El Amen brotha!!! Drake's album goes no less than double platinum in 4 weeks. But i heard the leaked version and immediately fell in love with the song! This shoulda been his first single!!
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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This song is really good. This is Drake at his best. Of course, it helps that he has a great track to spit over. Drake is more dynamic here than on most of the songs on Thank Me Later. Personally, I like him as a rapper more than as a singer. Even though it is a freestyle, this song does not seem lost at any point. I hope Drake returns to this style because, even though his latest album is really strong, he is one of the best in the game with songs like this.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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drizzy. i wonder f he will ever switch his tone. smh
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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Finally, a good song after some crappy ones. He needs to rap like this more often rather than trying to fit in with Young Money.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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its ku, but i think hookless tracks r boring too.
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2010 |
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It's cool hope he does well.
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2010 |
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I think this song is cool. Nothing mind blowing & the beat isn't killer but its in rotation.
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jun 17, 2010 |
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typical Drake. Nothing surprising about this but nice flow.
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| Posted on Jun 17, 2010 |
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This is exactly what I want, more of it please.
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| Posted on Jun 17, 2010 |
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dope
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| Posted on Jun 19, 2010 |
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Like all of drakes songs his lyrics kill it, his beat can do way better along with the background music... but yeaa i would rate the lyrics 5 star what he sayin really means things like always,, hel yea. good song (:
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| Posted on Jun 19, 2010 |
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drake
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| Posted on Jun 19, 2010 |
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YEA DRAKE'S THANK ME LATER ALBUM IS AWESOME!!! THE BEST ALBUM OF 2010 AND THIS SONG JUST MAKES IT BETTER!!
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| Posted on Jun 21, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jun 21, 2010 |
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that's whuddum talkin bout!!!
but the beat... mane.. wooow |
| Posted on Jun 22, 2010 |
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Drake at his very best :)
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| Posted on Jun 23, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jun 26, 2010 |
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This is definately one his best songs ever.. I swear it's tracks like these that ALWAYS get left off of albums. 5/5 for Drizzy
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| Posted on Jun 27, 2010 |
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And another one!
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| Posted on Jun 27, 2010 |
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Crazy.
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| Posted on Jul 03, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 04, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 07, 2010 |
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Good song.
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| Posted on Jul 08, 2010 |
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This was pretty slick of him to add to iTunes only
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| Posted on Jul 11, 2010 |
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this track is whatev. everyone needs to get off the drake jock
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| Posted on Jul 12, 2010 |
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Genius, his style is so unique, no one will fully understand in 100 years, album material, but still good.
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| Posted on Jul 26, 2010 |
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Its a dope track, for dallas
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| Posted on Sep 03, 2010 |
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This izso dope! im upset it wasnt on the actual album
Im ol' skool, downloading an album is lame |
| Posted on Dec 27, 2010 |
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dats dat nigga he is da best rapper doin dis shit now taday
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| Posted on Feb 16, 2011 |
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this is what we want.!! this is that fire and truth that drake got, it comes out as effin heat.!!!
i heart this.!! |
| Posted on Mar 17, 2011 |
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