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In truth, there’s only one man powerful enough to have the hip-hop interwebs explode to the degree it has over the past few hours, and his name is Drake. Given the reaction to the release of the young phenom’s new single Over you’d think he was handing out tickets to heaven, not a song, but the hype surrounding his upcoming debut album Thank Me Later really is that crazy. Oh yeah, the music… Produced by Boi-1da, who crafts an epic, string-driven beat that oddly lags during the verses, Over is first and foremost Drake’s show, and the spotlight shines on his mic skills as he drops punchline after punchline about the consequences of his meteroric rise, plus a random Jade Pinkett diss; Will will not be pleased (kidding). The result is a track that’s good, but nowhere near the second coming of Christ fans were surely expecting. Still, those disappointed should probably blame their own insanely high expectations, not the Drakester. The bold and arrogantly titled Thank Me Later is set to drop sometime this spring – let the insanity begin.
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11684 |
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Drake's single! Everybody go NUTS. Just kidding, well kind of.
This is undoubtedly catchy, but is it what everyone expected? No. Will I take it? Yes. Great look (once again) for Boi-1da who has gone from North of the Border mainstay to nationally known beatsmith. 
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2010 |
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ayee Drake aint Dissin Jada Pinkett he sayin Set It Off Dats A Movie She Acted In (Bout Set To It Off In This @*#$! Jada Pinket "Jada Pinket") dis song go supa hard
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2010 |
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i heard dat song this morning and i expected better but maybe i expected too much from drake but this songs is definitly likable the beat is great but i think it could have a better hook or maybe an rnb singer on it instead of him
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2010 |
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This is different from what i would expect from Drake's new album, but that's a good thing. Great production, good lyrics. I love the Dead Prez line "one thing bout music, when it hits you feel no pain." The hook could have been better, and I pray this isn't the lead single, but this is a good filler track that if nothing else, serves as an appetizer to hold me over until the main course.
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2010 |
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Hook lets it down, its kinda amateurish, a bit wordy at times and it’s hard to lock into it on first listen, but it quickly grew on me. Lyrics are tight, good punchlines sprinkled throughout two verses. And Boi-1Da makes sure that song stays a powerful anthem.
Overall, not powerful enough for a single, but a step above album track. |
| Posted on Mar 05, 2010 |
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beat is different....and its not bad, but he won't get far with this single only his fans myspace...and he got some bars as all ways so, i thought he was great at hooks, but i think this proves that his ego is getting big like ye and he will put out anything for a buck...losing instrest in drizzy
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2010 |
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I think that's what some people problem was, they expected so much from him but i've been trained not to overhype things lol so i was please wit the track it's hot
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2010 |
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Hate to spit on the fire but this is a 'Drizzy can do no wrong' fan club banger but for me its a pass. The beat is nasty just super human, I can see someone else riding that, just not Drizzy.
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2010 |
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At first, I wasn't really sure what to think of this song. There was so much hype from myself and everybody else around it. But as much as it doesn't exactly seem like first single material, I think he put this out there first for a reason. The chorus basically sums up his past year in a nutshell, and he ends it by saying that hes going to be here for a long time. Everyone is waiting on a classic in Thank Me Later. Is the track perfect? No, it has flaws. But its a great way to open up the whole idea of his cd. We're already gonna be waiting on whats next.
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2010 |
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I like this. It's not incredible, but I like it. I have to give it to the man, he's one of the few emcees where I make sure I listen to every line when he's rhyming. Speaking of which, two quick questions:
1) Why is he calling Jada Pinkett a bit*h? Just because her last name rhymed? Seems random. 2) I can't be the only one who noticed he flipped Dead Prez' "Hip Hop" on the second verse. Drake quoting Dead Prez on a song about being rich and famous. The irony's incredible.
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2010 |
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i think drake is a nice artist but im nowhere near as hyped about his debut as most but after givin it a listen its nothin special. its the drake that we got on so far gone so its familiar to the fans and as far as song goes it has some lines here and there the beat is ok to me. didnt really get into this one
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2010 |
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Oh, Nathan, I think its because he says "I'm about to set it off in this b*tch". Hes probably referring to Set It Off, which is a movie Jada Pinkett was in, rather than calling her a b*tch.
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2010 |
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Man Drake makes me proud to be Canadian and be from Toronto, Boi1da too this is hot
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2010 |
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i didnt like this track when i first heard it but i kept listening to it and its grown on me alot and i think it will be that way for a lot of people..
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2010 |
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I think this track is cool, but I don't think its Single material. Good intro to the Album though...
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2010 |
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man o man!! Drake is my new fav rapper idc wat skeptics gotta say drake has it.
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2010 |
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not great but definately solid, drizzy is cold and thank me later is gonna be an amazing album
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2010 |
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BUT ITS FAR FROM OVA
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2010 |
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I like this, hopefully he has more better stuff up his sleeve, with all his hype he needs to live up to it.
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2010 |
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Hot stuff, idk about it being the first single. But if Successful can become a huge hit, I know damn well this can too!
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2010 |
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not good i hate this song sorry
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2010 |
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Considering this is only a teaser I can't wait for Thank Me Later
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2010 |
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Song's definitely nice, but what can an artist do when their expectations are skyyy high. And yeah the hook sounds kinda like "what-the-hell-am-I-saying"... I can dig it though
3.5/5 |
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Not sure about this…..I think the beat and production is amazing but Drake is not stepping up to the same level that he got us ready for after So Far Gone. We need another Best I Ever Had..more singing..more meaningful lyrics that set him apart from every other rapper out there going in over a good beat. (and this is coming from a huge Drake fan)
Really hoping to see better from the rest of this album. |
| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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welcome to one of my top producers... Boi-1-da... nice production... Drake continues to amaze me... nice single... not a billboard topper like "Best I Ever Had" and "Forever"... but it's nice..
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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I was expecting a bit more, but it's still a good song and I like the beat. In rotation.
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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This is a solidly produced song and drake definitely had some solid lines and rhyme scheme was nice. If you haven't noticed, He likes to tell a story with his music. This could be best described as a tone setter for his album. Kinda like he is showing you tha mindset he was in.
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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man, u prolly right Nathan... i m expecting way too much from Drake... this aint the single i was hoping would be... and im not really feeling the production from boi 1da
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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A little underwhelming, catchy but the hook is a little lack luster.If he had another artist on it it would be better.
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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Loved the beginning, not the rest, wordplay is still crazy good but it coodn't save this track. Its decent for drake.
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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expectations too high? i dunno, considering he's had better songs. this will have to grow on me.
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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think he could go way harder, or am i expecting to much... but still a nice track... it dosent blow me away but its still nice... like z ill take it
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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at first listen i didn't think the chorus was very strong. i still don't think its strong lol but i can see why he did it. the reason i like Drake so much is cause he keeps it real in his lyrics. it's like we have been with him on his journey and he is just keeping it real so far. the beat grew on me, i didn't like as much but i like it a lot now. i rather have a song like this with substance as a single then some mainstream crap he could of done. well played Drake, well played.
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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"I KNOW WAY TOO MANY PEOPLE IN HERE RIGHT NOW I DIDN'T KNOW LAST YEAR WHO THE F*** ARE YA'LL...."
Nice beat by ya' boy Boi-1da; I just feel that Drake gotta sale too much money invested in him( 2 million dollar deal) its a business. But I think he'S GONNA BE THE NEXT LEBRON in the rap game!!! Lyrics just too simple but the deliver is on POINT. |
| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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Not a huge Drake fan, but it's cool. A lil off topic but....
Hey @ Nathan when are we gonna that new Canibus "Melatonin Magik" Review? Dope Album |
| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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Not sure about everyone else but it seems every passing track going by Drake is adopting a Lil Wayne style track, Although this track wasnt bad for a few reasons so Rotation it is.
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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This is good, I throught Fireworks was goin to be the first single
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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Heard that Drake dropped a new song on the radio and got on the internet to listen to is right after, ha! I like how the beat transitions from the verse to hook. Lyrics are pretty good, 4.5.
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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From the beat to the lyrics developed throughout through the two verses, Drake and Boi1da create an high energy anthem representing the new sound of Toronto. In an industry full of facsimiles where high energy dance tracks are quickly replacing thought provoking testaments, originality is cosidered a key endgangered species and this track may exactly be the prescription we need to get rap back on track.
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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Hit written all over it.
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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Not bad, though its nothing really special either. To be honest, this dosnt sound like a hit single, it sounds more like a decent street type single (something to get the internet buzzing).
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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The track is average, should have been better as a lead single. Also DJ Z you got some explaining to do, why is this track in top rated, while there have been tracks rated better than this, just because you are a drake groupie, doesn't mean you can do that, and @Nathan, that line: when the music hits you feel no pain, is originally bob marley line.
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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This is good music, i expect nothing less than greatess from drizzy drake!
My only complaint is the beat sorta drops off halfway through, it needs more bounce! Other than that, nice first look into the album, cant wait for it to drop!! |
| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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REAL TALK: IN MY OPINION...IT'S NOT THAT HOT!!!
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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Beat is "cute". Hook is terrible, like Biz Markee bad. Drake spits the same some-what witty lyrics in the same some-what monotone style.
He'd like to have this forever, but I don't think it's gunna happen. Drake is getting old and fast. |
| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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@Djsomething: this was actually reviewed on friday, so its not in the 'top rated'. Track's not terrible, but hopefully we'll be seeing better work come album-drop time
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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Great for a single release. Come on, guys. This has to beat out Best I ever had. I'm so hyped for this new album, I've been enjoying Drake since last spring.
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Everyone knows the original line is from a bob marley song, but drake takes several lines from the dead prez song "one thing bout music, when it hits you feel no pain, white folks say it controls your brain, I know better than that, thats game, and we ready for that" and flips them to reflect his "message".
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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Sorry Drake. You got skillz, but gotta pass on this one.
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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3/5. The beat is good but it doesn't fit Drake. Its so miss out of place.
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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Its a banger that will grow on ppl. The hook is mediocre but catchy as @*#$!, I think Drake did the right thing as we all will see later. Im just glad its not some POP SONG TRASH. Lyrically its ok and i can deal with that. But the VIBE on this joint is Crazy...Epic video comin soon.
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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The world is brainwashed by garbage rap....it's sad how people forget the roots of it darke may have some clever punchlines but this is not the direction I want to see rap going AT ALL
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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Not that impressed really...
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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Dope track, will bang out in the clubs.
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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my heart skipped a beat or too when i saw drake's name, i was so excited! as usual he didnt disappoint me. while this may not be his best track i still think it bangs. this is just the start of what other classics will appear on thank me later. boi-1da is a beast behind the boards!
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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The beat is ok, but the strong start to his career made expectations higher than this track is.
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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This is amazing.
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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Nathan S, he's not calling Jada a b1tch, like Y Breezy said, she was in Set It Off the movie, "I'm about to SET IT OFF in this b1tch...". Its alright, nobody's perfect!
Most people were expecting more, but after listening to it like 6 times, its really caught on and seems to be pretty good "I'm really to young to be feeling this old" |
| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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It's hard fa real. He can do better though
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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At first, I wasn't really sure what to think. But after about third listen my head was nodding along and after sisxth listen I lovedd it.
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2010 |
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This? A banger? Of course it is. Can Drake really make a BAD song? He hasn't yet. The combination of his singing, rhymes, and Boi-1da is just too fresh and catchy.
@J Worthy - This does sound more like an album opener than a single. |
| Posted on Mar 07, 2010 |
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Beat pretty good, flow pretty good. What the hell was he thinking with that hook though? It's way too wordy and it has almost no rhythm. The track is OK but idk, I hope the album's not like this.
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| Posted on Mar 07, 2010 |
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This song is spectacular and will probably be a commercial success. Im talking being on ESPN. very catchy beat without almost any bass. This will suffice. cant wait till thank me later drops.
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| Posted on Mar 07, 2010 |
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Hearing this for the first time i was underwhelmed, but after hearing it another 5 or so times throughout the day it really caught on. I actually love the chorus. It's definitely catchy and a nice change of pace from the rest of the song. We expect perfection from Drake so when the song isn't perfect people get a little disappointed, but this is still a banger, and it's going to get a lot of radio play.
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| Posted on Mar 07, 2010 |
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drake=1 boi-1da=4 somebody gove me a link to the instrumental plz wow!!
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| Posted on Mar 07, 2010 |
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Im a lil disappointed w/ so many bangers I guess Drake had to have just an okay song..
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Decent. beat is a bit annoying (the screeching strings just aren't cool). This song just plods instead swaggering.
This should do middlingly well. |
| Posted on Mar 07, 2010 |
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I mean its decent but jus lik wit Jay Z people was lik dis all Jay got and then he dropped three more banngers on his album. Dis is just a teaser to get u ready so all u Drake fans need to take a breath cuz i kno dis is jus a little of wat he got for us.
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| Posted on Mar 07, 2010 |
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Dis track is a gud 'iv arrived' track. I lyk da fact dat he didnt go all pop on us in da 1st single, wich sets hm apart from other rappers. This track tells u all about drake's overwhelming year. If u listen 2 track u wuld know dat his songs tell a story evrytym, nd dis track aint no different. boi1da kilz da beat i must say, sumthng different from ur evryday single. My opinion, drake is on point.
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| Posted on Mar 07, 2010 |
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I heard this song last night and didn’t think much of it, so I listened to it again this morning and got the same result. I really like Drake but I think he has to deliver better.
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| Posted on Mar 07, 2010 |
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i wish i could change my rating. this song is dope. only took like 3 spins now it's stuck in my head
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| Posted on Mar 07, 2010 |
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wat is he waiting for why doesnt he preduce all these songs
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Dis go supa hard props deserved
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| Posted on Mar 08, 2010 |
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damn...!!!
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beat iz sick, lyrics iz nice, good song... he need 2 get bak 2 dat im goin in flow...
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| Posted on Mar 08, 2010 |
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Seriously, who is this Drake dude...he's pretty good! Nah really tho this dude is the truth...nice track, nice lyrics (as usual), overal a great track...not a classic...but pretty damn good...
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| Posted on Mar 08, 2010 |
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wat Mr. Top Hat said.
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| Posted on Mar 08, 2010 |
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i dont know if its Drakes flow or the beats ....But for me his songs are starting to sound repetitive
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O MAI GOSH!!! i loved th production on this song!!! but Drake i cant help but be disappointed :( but y? he hasn't even had an album yet!!!
sad to have a mix tape that good and everyone expects you to constantly deliver music that good!!! |
| Posted on Mar 08, 2010 |
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soon as i heard this, i liked it. it took me a few listens to love it. well done drake. it will grow on people.
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| Posted on Mar 08, 2010 |
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Gotta give Drizzy props for not going with the typical mainstream track. Lets see if it pays off.
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| Posted on Mar 08, 2010 |
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I LISTEN TO IT A FEW TIMES and I'M STILL NOT FEELING IT!!!
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| Posted on Mar 08, 2010 |
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as a musician I don't know if I'd like to be in Drake's position... why? mane, expectations are huuuuuuge, like only 5 star tracks noumsayin... then he brings a "not bad" song and I gostu admit that I'm kinda disappointed... no, don get me wrong, this track is nice, but I expect Drake to be tha nex best thing, y kno... that's wha : 3 stars (only)
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| Posted on Mar 08, 2010 |
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dude is gettin old tho..not feelin this
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I said it was going to be a hit didnt i? Well it is in my city!
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| Posted on Mar 08, 2010 |
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maybe i am just not a drake fan...idk this track aint really do ntn for me
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| Posted on Mar 09, 2010 |
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This song goes hard Drake is just taking over the rap game. The track is banging.
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| Posted on Mar 09, 2010 |
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The hook is the key feature that makes me listten repetitively because it marches to a different drum than what most artists are putting out lately. In a good way. Bootheads are saying the hook is off, but that isn't it.
Check yourselves. |
| Posted on Mar 09, 2010 |
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| Posted on Mar 09, 2010 |
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The track is damn good. In order for him to succeed he can't get caught trying to remake past hits. Doing him is what got him where he is.
http://www.senihcirclemusic.com/Over (Shawn Xavien VA Verse).mp3 |
| Posted on Mar 09, 2010 |
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