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3.8 ( 65 total votes )
Drake - Killa
Artist: Drake
Featuring: Nipsey Hussle
Producer: 1500 or Nothin
Album: Unreleased
Label: YMCMB/Universal Motown
Out of all the reader-acclaimed artists who could link up for a collaborative cut, few pairings could be more unexpected than that of Drake and Nipsey Hussle. The T-dot hip-hop/R&B hitmaker and the South Central street lyricist may seem to have little in common besides Booth-favorite status, but, as evidenced by this unreleased track (recorded earlier this year and leaked via the headliner’s blog), they make one hell of a team. An intense, slow-burning jam revolving around the quest for artistic success, Killa is just the kind of cut you’d expect Drake to blaze—and he does, delivering a characteristically laid-back, braggadocio-packed opener and a catchy sung hook over 1500 or Nothin‘s organ-driven boardwork—but Hussle sounds equally at home, lacing his middle-bars with earnest, ambitious motivational lyricism. If this high-powered collabo leaves you craving more, keep it locked to our frontpage for further leaks from Drake’s recent recording sessions, and watch for Hussle’s Booth-exclusive freestyle to premiere after our series resumes in September.
This song first appeared on the
Rap Chart
on August 24, 2009
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First hahaha this is type nice
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2009 |
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i think drake feels that he has to just rap hard now.
idk how im feelin that.. song is rotation worthy though. |
| Posted on Aug 21, 2009 |
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Drake is so consistent. Wow. He slowed up his flow and still sounded sick. The hook was OK but I liked the hook-part of the production. Nipsey came hard on this too.
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2009 |
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The production on this bangs hard!
Drake HAS came with more lyrical verses...but this was cool. It was NOT his best...but I like the whole vibe, and so I can rock with this. Nipsey been the dude. I got introduced to his music on this very site. I agree that1kid13. I blame it on the Young Money thing man. Now he has to sort of keep a "hood" feel and he treads thin ice every time. I'd rather here "Room For Improvement" or "Comeback Season" Drake. |
| Posted on Aug 21, 2009 |
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Agree with everything MH said, SPECIALLY with the whole him trying to be looked at as "Hood" because Young Money.
I like Drake, but he's not in my top ranked to be honest. Average song IMO. |
| Posted on Aug 21, 2009 |
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i'll fuxks wit it
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2009 |
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I love this dude's lyricism!
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2009 |
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killa killa killa killa I'm a killa seriosly Drake!!!!the lyrics is wack 2/5
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2009 |
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Agree with MH, though for a mixtape/unreleased joint it isnt to bad. Drake sounded good (though should probably stay away from the 'street' tracks) & Nipsey was pretty impressive on this
3.5 |
| Posted on Aug 21, 2009 |
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decent
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2009 |
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Blah Blah Blah, everyone loves Drake. OMG, he is so amazing. Blah Blah Blah, he is the greatest rapper of all time. OMG. I need to meet him.
... Anyways, props to Nipsey on the dope collabo and 1500 or Nuthin on the Boi 1da sounding production. 
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2009 |
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Drake it cool, afta hearing this i rather do a track with nipsey. I've seen drake like 15 times in downtown like 2 years, and more recently last winter. he's talented but its good to here a change, ive been lsnin to mandem for like 3 years, sine the city is mine came out. PROPS TO NIPSEY FRREAL
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2009 |
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The beat reminds me of the Uptown track with Bun B but that track was a little bit better!!!!
I am a huge Drake fan and he delivers on this beat!! Sure he's rapping like he's "hard" but hey it works!! Big ups to Nipsey on the feature which i thought he killed and wasnt overshadowed by Drake at all!! |
| Posted on Aug 21, 2009 |
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I like this a lot. The production is great! Drake and Nipsey BOTH killed this, definitely give props to nipsey. Great track!
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2009 |
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i agree with BigDMorgan
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2009 |
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WHen this started first thought was, duffle bag boy with that organ. This does sound alil like "uptown" I like it alot. Drake, rather we like him or not, is one of the most gifted wordsmiths in the game. Nipsey is bringing the west coast buzz to a high right now. This kid's mixtape is classic west coast shit. He is the truth. These two on a track together, was unlikely, but fit like a glove. Banger!
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2009 |
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This track is a killa. Drake did good ,nipsey put it down 2.
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2009 |
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the song was alright, i didn't think nipsey was on form though.
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2009 |
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As consistent as Drake has been with his lyrics Nipsey got em on this one. Still great song and collabo!
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2009 |
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dam, im impressed by Nipsey since its my first time listening to him, both of their lyricism is off the hook
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2009 |
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Tight beat and Drake came correct and Nipsey brought it but he sounded a little off to this
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2009 |
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its solid, but definitely nothing more than an album track.no single material here...nippey hussle goes in never really listened to him before this!
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2009 |
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thats right techeazy half deez fools dont even know who drake really is. most em only heard his new stuff and think just cuz he wit young money hes too commercial and they just hate when they dont even know where he came from. i been listenin for almost 2 years now and he has so many different flows dat people havent even heard why hes considered one of da best in the game
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| Posted on Aug 22, 2009 |
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This beat iz hard! 'cause dey killed it.killed it,killed it, killed it. And dang Z, it sounds lyke u gettin tired of Drake.
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| Posted on Aug 22, 2009 |
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basically what Z said.
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| Posted on Aug 22, 2009 |
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i don't @*#$! with this...nipsey isn't dope on it. drake is average on it. they both sound lost on this beat like they didnt want to do the track
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| Posted on Aug 22, 2009 |
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Rotation, it was good, but not much more than that. I think after 10 more spins it will burn out with me.
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| Posted on Aug 22, 2009 |
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nipsey is growing on me more and more
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| Posted on Aug 23, 2009 |
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You dont even have to listen to this to know its gonna be nice. Nipsey is coming up and looking better and better.
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| Posted on Aug 23, 2009 |
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This goes just as hard as Uptown did, this has tuned me into to Nipsey as well(i know i know)
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| Posted on Aug 24, 2009 |
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Can't say I saw this coming. No one really kills it, but it is a nice collaboration nonetheless. Nipsey got Drake on this one lyrically fa sho! but then he sounded way off-beat, flow-wise on his verse. Production's all good, but not comparable to minimalistic genius of "Uptown" - creditable nonetheless ... Rotation-Stuff.
"on a mission your worst enemy is idle time" |
| Posted on Aug 24, 2009 |
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Nipsey gave propped the star rating up more w/o nipsey it would be a dead 2..Drake is wack...
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| Posted on Aug 24, 2009 |
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i like it...simple as that
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| Posted on Aug 25, 2009 |
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| Posted on Aug 25, 2009 |
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Nipsey's one of my favorites and he made this one better. And 1500 or Nothin did a great job on the production. This is a BANGER for sure!
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| Posted on Aug 25, 2009 |
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its aiight...not anything special, but not bad either...
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| Posted on Aug 27, 2009 |
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drake goes hard in this one, so does Hussle, likin every aspect but no classic
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| Posted on Aug 31, 2009 |
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You cud prolly feel the breeze when the moneys blown - Damnnnn
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| Posted on Aug 31, 2009 |
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Hmm all I'm readin' in these comments is bout Drake.. I remember first hearing 'Uptown' then 'Sooner than Later' and I fell in love with them so I got tha EP. One of the best CD's I've got in a long time.
Drake's flow is different on this, Is it because he's changing his flow to the lyrics of the song or is it who he wants to be? I dunno, but I do know that any song with a kickass organ beat has my attention :) Pretty good song in my eyes, Nipsey killed it too eazily, banger. |
| Posted on Aug 31, 2009 |
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LeWY this beat is way diff. from UPTOWN but its not as good ur rite.
This is coo...but i want somethin new. He can do better..or can he? |
| Posted on Aug 31, 2009 |
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| Posted on Aug 31, 2009 |
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i can see it now drakes gonna be the future of hip hop i just F U C K I N no it i promise that
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| Posted on Sep 03, 2009 |
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he is actually doing his thing!! Man he's got lyrics...omg its so tru * ur own worst enemy is idle tym*
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| Posted on Sep 04, 2009 |
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Lovin this song...the hook is great and they both spit fire.
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| Posted on Sep 04, 2009 |
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nipsey and drake go hard!!!
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| Posted on Sep 06, 2009 |
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Dam. I love this f*ckin song.
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| Posted on Sep 08, 2009 |
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Drake was..well drake on this. but nipsey however, impressed me greatly...he came with a passion you could hear in his voice...DOPE SONG
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| Posted on Sep 11, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 35 |
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Killaaaaaaaaaaaa
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| Posted on Sep 11, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 182 |
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Killaa Hmmmm Not bad. Need some getting used to. Lyrically talented. Smooth beat. Drake is definitely making himself known world wide. Nipsey very impressive.
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| Posted on Sep 13, 2009 |
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killa is a killa
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2009 |
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this makes u wanna get high. usually not a good thing but it's still a good track.
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| Posted on Sep 22, 2009 |
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Killa for sho!
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| Posted on Oct 13, 2009 |
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THIS IS A HIT..... ITS AMAZING, OUTSTANDING, AND WONDERFUL GREAT WORK AND KEEP IT UP
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| Posted on Oct 26, 2009 |
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great song
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| Posted on Nov 06, 2009 |
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the music is great
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| Posted on Nov 09, 2009 |
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This is how i feel i lov it!
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| Posted on Nov 12, 2009 |
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hot fire !
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2009 |
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| Posted on Dec 05, 2009 |
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gets old fast but is iight.
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| Posted on Feb 16, 2010 |
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On da G im feelin diss nigga! all his songz hot but he still spit dat reall shit! if niggaz sleep on DRAKE jus listin 2 wat he sayin REAL TALK!
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| Posted on Feb 24, 2010 |
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| Posted on Mar 01, 2010 |
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amazing song idk why some ppl dont think so
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| Posted on Mar 09, 2010 |
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and at least theres noone who rated this song to have one star, there shouldnt be anyone who rated it under "in rotation" this is a song you have to hear
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| Posted on Mar 09, 2010 |
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Song name deskribez ha I feel abot da song
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| Posted on Mar 14, 2010 |
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Damn drakes putting it down nice track:)
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2010 |
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While I wouldn't call this anywhere near Drake's best, it wasn't a train wreck either.
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| Posted on Apr 13, 2010 |
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Drake came with it and notice he didn't even talk about being a killer in the sense of killing people but more so killing the game. Nipsey got on the track a banged too. LOL. " Follow my steps and you see what I'm bout, I keep my money comming in and never going out"
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| Posted on Aug 19, 2010 |
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bam!
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