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3.5 ( 42 total votes )
Dre-Ski - Music & Sound
Artist: Dre-Ski
Featuring: Nike Nando
Producer: The Madman
Album: Cloud 8.7
Label: Unsigned
If you’re worried that Dre-Ski‘s latest album leak, making its world premiere in the Booth, won’t live up to its title, allow me to allay your doubts; Music & Sound does indeed consist of a pattern of audible vibrations, arranged in time to create an aesthetically appealing end product. Oh, you’d like a more “top-down” description? OK, fine. This street-certified jam, backed by the stark, synth-soaked boardwork of The Madman finds the Virginia Beach buzzmaker (and freestyle series alum) talking up his skills and his towering ambition in bars laced with witty boasts and polysyllabic rhymes. Fellow DMV rising star Nike Nando takes center stage for verse two, aiming some harsh words at rappers he sees as “...talkin’ all hard when they really ain’t poppin’ sh*t.” If you’re digging what Dre’s bringing to the table, keep it locked as the weather grows warmer; his latest studio album, Cloud 8.7, is scheduled to hit online retailers sometime this summer.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on May 3, 2010
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Cue to the Lupe comparisons. No, not because of his rhyming ability, but rather his slight (I said slight) vocal similarities. With that said, I suggest you not compare Dre-Ski to anyone. He deserves better.
"Music and Sound" is good, but not great. It shows flashes of excellence, but comes up slightly short. Its better than most submissions we receive, but its... you get the point. Based on all of Dre's past Booth features, my expectations are high moving forward. 
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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Tours (I kept trying to submit it on the contest page but it won't go through for some reason)
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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"TOurs"
what mr phantastic said |
| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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The production on the hook is bigger than him, and just about at his level on the verses. In other words, everything BUT his talent gets your attention.
Decent, though. Flow's not special, but the energy is. |
| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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Let me spell this right this time
"Tours" hopefully this will count for me and Mr. Phantastic! |
| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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uhhh madman did great production wise dre-ski sounds more improved since the last song i heard him.this had me bumpin my head i cant lie nike nando was pretty good also overall a good song. 3.5
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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Same here! Nooo!
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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Just listened to the track (decided to make sure I said "Tours" first considering I've been refreshing the home page for an hour and 15 minutes. hahaha) and it's hot.
You can pretty much copy and paste Matthew Kyle's review for me. He hit the nail on the head. |
| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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yea i know you cant see the posts at all
lol so i said tours here too!!! this song is hot it kinda has that newboys egdy feel and has a nice flow sounds real nice major play on y mp3 |
| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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he does have vocal similarities to Lupe on this one...
the beat is cool sht and he flows well. Lyrics are nice also. |
| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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Lol! Was doing the exact same thing as you. Curious as to who really replied 1st (taking all the errors being displayed when trying to do so into consideration)
Simplistic beat was nice. Overall solid track! |
| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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The production catches my ear right away. It might sound simple and nothing special but its the type of boardwork where the artists has the carry the entire thing through lyrics. Which is smart if you can spit, which Dre-Ski does well, but if you can't it'll sink you fast.
Good verses by Dre-Ski and Nando, nothing outstanding but definitely carries the song enough to make it good. Would have loved for both of them to really go in on this but still acceptable. |
| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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wow you guys really need too give this a second listen it sounds so much better and is so much more intresting
top 2 fave song today aswell as the bob feature |
| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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This track shows promise, the production seems a little unfinished here. Dre needs better production behind him on future features.
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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This is good... he's just sayin he don't give a damn about what anyone thing we need more people like that.
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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I can hear the Lupe in this kinda Z. The beat is different and different always works for me. But yeah, he is different than anyone else as every artist has their own unique sound. The hook is a bit weird and I don't really like it but the verses are ill. Works for me.
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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3 stars for how great the production was...didn't like the rapper to be honest real low energy and the flow and lyrics are average
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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Wow, one listen down and I am a fan of this man now. Production on this was tight. Madman delivered a stellar beat that had my full attention the moment I pressed the play button.
Dre-Ski went in on that first verse, and the outcome was just a tad shy of amazing. I admit with a couple others, he does sound a little like Lupe, but he ain't on that level yet. Only thing I wasn't feeling was the hood and how the track just ended... Should've went on with a few more moments of the beat echoing on in the background. Regardless, this track was hot. 3.5 |
| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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*hook not hood
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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I can definitely get with this. The flow on this is sick, Ski is ill with the mic. The hook could use a tweak or two but the production is dope!
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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Punchlines were hit or miss. "Life is but a test, so I'm guessin that its cram time." Sick line. As a whole though, Dre-Ski leaves a lot to be desired. Keep workin at it
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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Ok within like 30 seconds I was getting annoyed by the beat...thank god it changed up but then right back to the annoying piano over and over. The beat on the hook would have been great to be used throughout the whole track. Well actually I don't know if that's even a hook but it's pretty cool with the robot computer sounding man on their.
I'll be checking more out from Dre-Ski because I know he has skills on the mic...just would have loved for that stupid Piano to not have overtaken his verses. |
| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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I'm right with RLTskillz. The beat was pretty repetitive during the verses and lost my interest pretty quick. I was feeling Dre-Skis mic skills. Has some serious potential.
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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not bad but it the piano in the back ground staying on one key is really annoying in my head phones
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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as Z said, the slight lupe comparison can easily be made- i think it stands out on "why we hustle" more though. i also liked the afore-mentioned track more, had a better production and a better flow. this is alright but i was expecting more from dre-ski
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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When the beat hit i loved it right away. But as it went on, i feel like Dre-Ski should have been telling a story, not just lines and punchlines, even though they were still on point, "Common ass niggas claim they do it for their people." Felt that. This track should be revisited with Ski telling a story and the Nike Nando part was a hit or miss. But Definitely liked the production. More of a story telling production then a freestyle feeling track. Not annoying as others seem to claim, but rather needed more from the artist. Z i see where you called that Lupe comparison! Looking forward to new material.
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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He definitely does sound like Lupe, but not quite as lyrically talented. Madman put out a dope beat and Dre-Ski flows pretty well over it.
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 5 |
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We appreciate all of the feedback positive and negative. Make sure you check Dre-Ski out at www.bangingmusic.bandcamp.com for more of his music as well as his snippet from DJ Don Cannon and DJBooth's Top 5 Countdown (via SIRIUS satellite radio).
For more production from our team check out: www.BangingMusic.com. Also, follow us on twitter: @BangingMusic @Dreski757 @theMadmanMusic @hammadali8 #BangingMusic |
| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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Let's be reasonable...this is a BANGER. Dre-Ski KILLED it-Nike did well too!
Props to The Madman-beat sounds like something you'd expect a G-Unit artist to rap over, but props to him for resisting the temptation (only Uniter who coulda done it justice was maybe Banks) |
| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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Dude has a nice flow, but the beat during the verses get annoying.
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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I'm liking it. Took me listenin to it a couple a time, but now I cant get it outta my head.
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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This guy shows promise, but I'm not necessarily feeling this one, even if people thinks he sounds like Lupe. He ISN'T Lupe.
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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so fresh
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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First Off I wanna Say Big Ups to Dre-Ski.. He SLAYED this Beat.. MadMan you are F-in genius with the beats homeboy.. Yea I can maybe see how yall compare him to LUpe but I guess thats a great comparison becuz LUpe is hella Dope...I dont know if yall have taking the time to listen to Dre-Ski.. He's FROM VIRGINIA BEACH.. What VA. BEACH Rappers yall know to dat spittin this Dope.
I can go on for Dayz.. This dude is lyrical and He can clearly switch up his flow on any track..LISTEN to his current mixtape "Calm Your Taste Budz" this dude is a versatile rapper..meaning he has the ability to appeal to the masses... Say what yall want but I AM A FAN.. Also big Up to Nike Nando for going in on the 2nd Verse |
| Posted on Apr 27, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 27, 2010 |
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Initially the song has some punch, but barring that, it’s really repetitious and tends to fall flat without the presence of any sort of memorable hook. Both Dre-Ski and Nando place a few good lines here and there, but doesn't encourage one to engage in multiple listens. My least favorite track of his so far.
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| Posted on Apr 27, 2010 |
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need more tracks like this songs nice
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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Dre-Ski 'Calm your Tastebuds' was awesome, this, my friends, Is a SOLID beginning to a dope MC :)
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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He sounded sliqhtly familiar theen Lupe on this track but ima accept This Beats STR8 BANGN !
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| Posted on Apr 29, 2010 |
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The guy's pretty good, but the beat was really annoying. I can't listen to this again simply because of that beeping.
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| Posted on May 02, 2010 |
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This is hot, a great showcase of the rapper's talent! He reminds me of Cory Gunz (sorry Z!). I like the energy and pace with the flow.
The chorus is really something different. :p |
| Posted on May 02, 2010 |
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@FredRico - Cory raps much much much faster than Dre. Dre is more smooth than Cory is or tries to be. But, if you hear it in him I can dig it.
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| Posted on May 02, 2010 |
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Just alright. the beat is cool but not really anything new. his rhymes just ok. kinda just common, just like the beat. there are some kool parts to the beat but it still reminds me of other junk. I think he is just a good mediocer rapper. slightly better than any normal dude on the street. just saying.
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