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El Prez - Phantoms of Opera
Artist: El Prez
Producer: School of Velocity
Album: Animal Style
Label: Small Chronic Break/Honour Role Music
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.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on November 2, 2009
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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.
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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Its a sick song love the rhyms the backround music going A A A A could be adjusted but other wise realy fresh
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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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 |
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I thought he ripped up this production. I really enjoyed this one.
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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That flow is sick! Classic for me
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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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
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 639 |
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Crazy production!!
El Prez comes correct on here!! |
| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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This track is hau-hau-hau-haunting in a dope way!!!
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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?
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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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.
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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i found my new smokin song
killah tempo |
| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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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!!
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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Crazy production, only El Prez could flow perfect on a beat like this!
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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i'm liking this El Prez can spit
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| Posted on Oct 31, 2009 |
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| Posted on Nov 01, 2009 |
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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 |
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"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. ;)
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