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3.6 ( 13 total votes )
With so many Americans struggling to simply make ends meet, artists with the common touch (as opposed to, say, the Midas touch) have a unique opportunity to hit it big. Perhaps inspired by Cam’ron‘s populist hit, My Job, West Coast up-and-comer Fashawn steps into the shoes of an underpaid nine-to-fiver on the B-side to current single Freedom (which was leaked to the ‘net last December), describing his day-to-day struggles as a worker drone living in The Outer City. The rapper’s eye for service-sector minutiae (as exemplified by the anecdote about having to tuck his shirt in or risk losing a McJob) is sharp, and his stressed-out rhymes here are sure to strike a chord with listeners who have been in similar situations—fortunately, Exile tempers the hair-pulling subject matter with some blissed-out, old-school boardwork, backing Fashawn’s verses with a dreamy blend of chopped keyboard and vocal samples. Provided it doesn’t hit too close to home, The Outer City is the perfect record to help listeners decompress from the stress of an eight-hour shift. Fans are sure to find plenty more laid-back jams on Boy Meets World, produced entirely by Exile and set to hit stores September 1st.
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1642 |
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the whole feel of this song is real nice. and im feelin his flow and lyrics are coo. 3.5 stars but
ima call this a banger.. |
| Posted on May 29, 2009 |
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Fashawn is a storyteller with the power to make you listen further. Plenty of storytellers lose their magic midway through because of a choppy cadence or energy shortage. Not the case here. A B-Side for the homie is like an A-Side for 9/10 artists.
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| Posted on May 29, 2009 |
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This production was simple, but wit the vocal samples it set a great backdrop for this type of track. I loved the concept when Cam did it, and I love it here. Fashawn impressed me wit his intensity, and he showcased some nice storytellin skills.
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| Posted on May 29, 2009 |
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I loved everything about this. Storytelling is my favorite type of rap because it is something people can relate to. Good message here. The production was simple but it served its purpose and let Fashawn tell the story.
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| Posted on May 29, 2009 |
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i liked that in the midst of the storytelling, the hook still transitioned nicely after every verse
solid |
| Posted on May 29, 2009 |
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@ood music tonite on the booth. Love this beat without a doubt. I be a lie if I said this don't sound like a...
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| Posted on May 29, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 4267 |
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Judging from the prod on this it sounds like that "Boy Meets World" gonna be fiyahh! ...
I like this dude, adds memorable verses on here dat effortlessly seams into the hook ... BANGER!!! |
| Posted on May 29, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 573 |
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I am not a fan of this production, but Fashawn does have that story-telling ability. It's respectable. Not quite enjoyable, but respectable nonetheless.
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| Posted on May 29, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 424 |
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Amazing production. Seriously incredible. Fashawn Spitted sik as well... Kept you listening... until the song finished.
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| Posted on May 29, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 868 |
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This track is cool. Lyrically dudes on point,beat is real chill .
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| Posted on May 29, 2009 |
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I LOVE THIS BEAT- not.
this is boring. i dont care what the lyrics are saying if im bored. |
| Posted on May 29, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 3212 |
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Agree with WOW...even though this song has good lyrics, it's extremely boring. The music is smooth but I didn't like his flow and the hook is weak!
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| Posted on May 31, 2009 |
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