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Focus... - Medusa
Artist: Focus...
Producer: Focus...
Album: The Avant Garde Project
Label: #TheCoSign
We all know Focus… (I’m not just trailing off – the ellipses are part of his name) in his capacity as producer, but banging beats aren’t all he has to offer. Today, the Aftermath affiliate steps into the spotlight as a rapper and singer with Medusa, the second single off his forthcoming solo project. Over his own uniquely ear-pleasing production, driven by a classic surf-rock percussion rhythm, glossy synths and pizzicato strings, the artist compares a callous female to the titular mythological beast, whose very gaze could turn a man to stone. While mythology buffs may be disappointed to hear that Focus doesn’t solve his girl problems like Perseus did his – that is, by using a mirror to turn the monster’s powers against her, decapitating her, and walking off with the head as a trophy – fans of catchy tunes are very likely to enjoy this upbeat jam. Should Focus pursue the rapper/singer/producer path, or would he be best served to stay behind the boards? Debate away – or, reserve judgment till you hear what he has to offer on The Avant Garde Project, out May 4.
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11677 |
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First listen I wasn't feeling the vocal effort (because there is no denying that Focus does the damn thing behind the boards). After a few listens, though, I grew to enjoy the vocals more and more. I would prefer for Focus to remain behind the boards and let others use his production music, but to each is own.
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| Posted on Apr 02, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 198 |
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production intro was good den lacked after dat but vocals r good nice beat never heard of des dude but datz y da booth is here hes not bad and i feel where da title is comin from as do all da dudes lol but yea rotation
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| Posted on Apr 02, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 272 |
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this dude's image reminds me of one of my uncles...and i think he is the first artist ive seen to include dots at the end of his name...he shouldn't have tried to mix this himself...the melodies are very harsh even though he sang them right...his levels are just hella off...and this is harsh to the untrained ear...this could have been a great song...i hate when the beat is banging...the song is decent...and so is the hook...but then its a bad mix...also that delay on medusa is annoying ass hell...sorry dude but you gone have to pay some buck for me to take you seriously....i don't even know why the booth put this on tonight because that is one of their requirements that it has to be professionally mixed and this is no where near it..
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| Posted on Apr 02, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 2476 |
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Wow, I'm going to have to agree with DJ Kidd again (twice in one night? what are the odds). I feel like I could have really liked this track, but the qualities just not there, it almost sounds like it was recorded live. Speaking of which, this would be great live, but here as is, it's just ok.
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| Posted on Apr 02, 2010 |
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Thanks for the reviews. I wasn't trying to make a statement thru the mix, really just tried to put out something different.. I appreciate the fact you guys listened... Kidd went hard but thats what its about. I appreciate that..
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| Posted on Apr 02, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2065 |
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This production is all over the place, it needs to be better put together. The drums used here sound like a little kid is bangin' on pots and pans.
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| Posted on Apr 02, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 4267 |
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Absolutely feeling the production. Vocals? not so much.
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| Posted on Apr 04, 2010 |
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