El Prez

Avg Rating: 43211   4.0 ( 21 total votes )

El Prez - Phantoms of Opera

Artist: El Prez

Producer: School of Velocity

Album: Animal Style

Label: Small Chronic Break/Honour Role Music

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First things first: Phantoms of Opera, the latest Booth feature from Inglewood emcee El Prez, has nothing to do with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s similarly-named stage production - thankfully; saying that I’m not a big fan of musicals would be the understatement of the year - or the novel that inspired it. In fact, there’s no obvious connection to phantoms or opera, so the title is kind of beyond me. With that said, it is a damned catchy record. Kicked off with a Scrooge McDuck-sampling intro, the newly-leaked track sees producers School of Velocity serving up a simple yet addictive synth riff as Prez does the backstroke through his gold-filled swimming pool. He even preempts the “Why are you rapping about money when you’re not rich yet?” question, spitting, “People think it’s funny when I talk about high stakes and stuff, ‘cause I ain’t really been makin’ much/ That’s cool, I’m savin’ up.” Topped off with J7‘s laid-back hook vocals, PotH is a cut above your average paper-stacking track. Animal Style is set to drop this winter, and fans should watch for Prez to release his new single, King Kong (I’m Gone), in the near future.

Read Richard’s ‘Production Breakdown’ at RefinedHype.com

This song first appeared on the Independent Chart on November 2, 2009

   

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that1kid13
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that1kid13
Total Ratings: 1642
Rating:  43211
My homecoming was a couple weeks ago, our theme was a carnival, and only if i cudve had this song then lol. The beat sounds like a distorted carnival game. im lovin that. and beyond the beat im diggin the overall feel and the verses. bangin' status.


Posted on Oct 29, 2009    

amerin
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Total Ratings: 5
Rating:  54321
Its a sick song love the rhyms the backround music going A A A A could be adjusted but other wise realy fresh


Posted on Oct 29, 2009    

DJ Z
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DJ Z
Total Ratings: 11633
Rating:  43211
El Prez is a pimp. His flow is effortless and this production is priceless. If you don't know, now ya know...
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Posted on Oct 29, 2009    

GStan10
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Total Ratings: 1327
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I thought he ripped up this production. I really enjoyed this one.


Posted on Oct 29, 2009    

incendy
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incendy
Total Ratings: 31
Rating:  54321
That flow is sick! Classic for me


Posted on Oct 29, 2009    

KelJr305
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KelJr305
Total Ratings: 100
Rating:  54321
I digs this the production is ridiculous..tomorrow I'm going to be walking around chanting the "A A A A A " alone (lol DON'T JUDGE!). & then el prez carries on smooooth...is it just me or he looks a little like Mike Epps in this pic? lol


Posted on Oct 29, 2009    

LeWy
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LeWy
Total Ratings: 639
Rating:  32121
Crazy production!!
El Prez comes correct on here!!


Posted on Oct 29, 2009    

fonkee1
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fonkee1
Total Ratings: 38
Rating:  54321
This track is hau-hau-hau-haunting in a dope way!!!


Posted on Oct 29, 2009    

Nathan S.
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Nathan S.
Total Ratings: 2476
Rating:  32121
Really digging this, west coast is back baby. Is that repeated vocal sample from Phantom of the Opera maybe? Is that the reason for the title? It's driving me crazy. I'll have to hit up El Prez and ask him. Other theories are welcome in the meantime.
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Posted on Oct 29, 2009    

Mr.Top Hat
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Mr.Top Hat
Total Ratings: 4267
Rating:  43211
The melodic, hypnotic instrumental that takes control of your ear and never lets go but just right enough for El Prez’s confident rhymes to shine brightly.

My Pick For Track Of The Day.

@Nathan - Your theory makes sense to me, but then you never know.


Posted on Oct 29, 2009    

B_Halo
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Total Ratings: 15
Rating:  43211
Reminds me of the lazy, I know im too dope for this rap sh*t but i do it anyway, type flow. much appreciated. Production is mad. "gang greening like mildew"...hmmmm, talent?


Posted on Oct 29, 2009    

DJ DEEZUL
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DJ DEEZUL
Total Ratings: 66
Rating:  21321
nah man I wasnt feelin the circus beat. this dude is funny though. I was thinking he looks like mike epps too thats funny you said that.


Posted on Oct 29, 2009    

TheHerbChief
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Total Ratings: 22
Rating:  54321
i found my new smokin song

killah tempo


Posted on Oct 29, 2009    

shaunmarsh78
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Total Ratings: 7
Rating:  32121
Nice music!! Please visit the website uploaded.tv where u can upload videos, music, n photos and even upload ur own videos to real TV! Be popular worldwide!!


Posted on Oct 29, 2009    

sightRIZE
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Total Ratings: 47
Rating:  43211
Crazy production, only El Prez could flow perfect on a beat like this!


Posted on Oct 29, 2009    

ATX !!!!!
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ATX !!!!!
Total Ratings: 11
Rating:  43211
i'm liking this El Prez can spit


Posted on Oct 29, 2009    

hypnoticcc
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Posted on Oct 31, 2009    

doubledog6575
Rating:  54321
Posted on Nov 01, 2009    

TheHerbChief
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Total Ratings: 22
Rating:  54321
dj deezul
your always hatin bro
respect the music
i havent seen a rating over 3 stars from you yet

this song is still a high five for me


Posted on Nov 02, 2009    

DJ LiveWire
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DJ LiveWire
Total Ratings: 487
Rating:  32121
"Like Bernie I made off". That's right youngan. El Prez is flowing absolutely effortless over this crazy mix and this song is a hit. Yo Richard, the AAAAAAA is the opera connection... it's so subtle you missed it. Like the phantom, it was here the whole time but you never seant it. ;)


Posted on Nov 03, 2009    

Karan Gupte
Rating:  43211
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