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Game - It Must Be Me
Artist: Game
Producer: The Neptunes
Album: R.E.D. Album
Label: Aftermath/Geffen/Interscope
I started listening to The Neptunes (or N.E.R.D. for you throwback fans) in my younger years, and since then I’ve realized that their beats are just not meant for every artist. That being said, Game‘s new street single It Must Be Me proves that he can handle whatever out-of-this-world production The Neptunes throw at him (which is a good thing, since leader Pharrell Williams is co-producing his next album, along with super producer and career mentor Dr. Dre). Game does what he knows best on the song, pushing hard lyrics with an even harder voice, all while the tempo changes about as many times as your girl does before she goes out. If this is the first real taste we get for the R.E.D. Album drop, then I will most definitely be hungry for more. Be sure to keep it locked to the Booth for the Justin Timberlake-assisted radio single coming in the next few weeks, leading up to the June 15 album drop.
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11639 |
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When I spoke with him this past winter, Game promised me some bangers. I've waited patiently. Then out of nowhere - with no warning or release date given - we get the "official" street single. While its slightly less than I'd hope for, its a huge step up from the last few "street/buzz" records Game left us with.
With Pharrell and the good Doctor behind him on this new album I don't see how it could possibly be anything but a good listen - right? 
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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Lyrically, this song is ON POINT!
Even if a lot of Pharrell's productions sound the same, I'm feeling this one. Definatly good for a street single. Definatly NOT "Game over" |
| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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imma raise ya'll one,and give this a 4 star..beats fiyah,game's spittin' was tight..one of his best in a little while
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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Street Banger. Game sounds great on this head nodin' Pharrell beat. Will get some spins from me.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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Okay, I can deal with this. Maybe he ins't done after all. While I have never been a fan of Neptunes production, this isn't horrible. Lyrically is where this track stands out...but its nothing memorable.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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I hate to say this, but ever since I heard @*#$! Fight with Gay J and Ester Dean, Game has been consistently been releasing some pretty bad material (excluding Diamonds with K-Young) and thats hard for me to say cause Game has been one of my top favorites since the Documentary.
On the lighter note, this track lyrically is not that bad, but Pharrell's production never really suits my style of taste. Overall, this song earns a solid 2.5 from me. |
| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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Not sure how i feel about this, 2nd time ive listened to it and i still dont know if i like it or not, not feeling the generic hook
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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I'm not quite sure what it is about this single that has had the internet buzzing all day. The production is strong but Game doesn't come with anything noteworthy; not to mention the chorus is pretty awful. If Game doesn't step his game up, R.E.D. album's future isn't looking so bright.
On a sidenote - Where's Nathan S.? I noticed he's stopped posting on RefinedHype? My days just don't seem complete without hearing one of witty comments; his absence has actually deprived me of sleep. |
| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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1st time I listened to it I was kinda dissapointed (seeing as how its suppose 2 be on R.E.D.) but after a couple more listens, gotta say it really grew on me!
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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Craziest colab ever? I'm all for criss-crossing and breaking down genre barriers but Pharrell and The Game don't belong in the same sentence much less the credits for a track. The Game is pretty one dimensional on this, its like he wasnt even listening to the production and already had something written to just throw on it. As for the hook....I don't even want to talk about it.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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When all hope was lost Game returns with solid material. Well actually it's not his best, it dosen't come close to songs off The Documentary or Docotor's Advocate, but compared to the horrible Shake and the even worst Pu**y Fight. This isn't that bad. But that dosen't mean much, like I already mentioned those songs were unbearable.
So if I had to breakdown the song, The Neptune's beat is bad though not their best but still good. It's really Game who's the weak link, he's repetitive with the same old gangsta cliches. Hopefully for Game's career all these leaked songs are just the worst songs off the album. Damn, after listening to this again, I really hope. |
| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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My bad, I meant to say this.
So if I had to breakdown the song, The Neptune's beat is decent though not their best but still good. |
| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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@Phantastic - Nathan S. is away for the week... no worries, he'll be back soon!
I'm sure he'll love hearing you enjoy his witty writing. We all do.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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AFTER A FEW LISTENS I ACTUALLY QUITE LIKE THIS,IT IS SOMETHING DIFFRENT FROM GAME BUT HE STILL COMES HARD WIT THE LYRICS..KG'S AWAY JERSEY BLOWIN CRONIC THAT GREEN,HOOK CUDA BEEN BETTER BUT OVERALL ITS A DECENT TRACK CANT WAIT FOR MORE..STILL WAITING FOR ONE OF THEM DRE TRACKS TO DROP..
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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FINALLY a decent track from this guy! The production goes hard, but not as good as older Neptunes beats. Glad Pharrell's executive producing his album though. The lyrics are tight, btw!
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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I thought The Game was done for after that single featuring Gucci, @*#$! Fight, and Shake. Those tracks were commercial bull. This track is a step in the right direction. The production isn't perfect for Game, but he adapted well. Not feelin the Will Smith/I Am Legend wordplay though. Everyone, including Game, has already spit that line. This restored my faith in the R.E.D. Album.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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Being a Game fan since the now famously classic "Documentary" i was beginning to seriously get pissed off at these wack singles he was releasing!!
I'm guessing it was the people at his label trying to get some buzz going but Game fans know who Game is and his style and those f**ken singles just didn't cut it!! Now on to the track.... It's a step in the right direction but it's still missing that "sound" to really get radio to play it!! Come on Game I seen some studio sessions with 1500 Or Nuthin on Youtube and DAM some of those sessions were straight FIRE!!!! Release some of those as singles and your back on your documentary grind!! |
| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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"lets make it big pharrell" then all a sudden............................
damn way to start a track cause im still trying too catch up wit the fast start. lets get done with the chorus first, WTF???? that was wack as if he didnt give a damn or sumthin but in a corny way it actually works haha, but i do love his word play in the rest of this track "gave up the hoop dream,bubble with the crack dreams,turn hood zombies into our local track team" DAMN! cant wait to hear this song at his next concert im the mid-west hit up the rave iN Milwaukee G-g-g-g g uni.... ohh my bad uhh uhmm i mean black wall strip reppin haha i give this 3 spins and once again if its gotta be a shuffle pick on my mp3 or it aint getting love from the select buttom PS: i heard amire stoudamire was gonna be spittin verses or sumthin with black wall street as his label wats up wit that or did it fall through once he started talking |
| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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To be honest, I am not a big fan of this. I wouldn't call it really bad, but let's just say I wouldn't listen to it again. The beat in the background only served to annoy me, and his flow was less than average. I think he has some potential, but he didn't capitalize on it here.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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After a few listens I raise this from a 3 to a 4. Game comes with some attitude on this track and the beat is just too dope. Hook is great also.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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I actually think the Neptunes beat highlights Game's lyrics really well. Im also glad to see that Game is working with producers he hsnt worked with in the past, considering I was never a huge Game fan.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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i like his flow and the production... pharell was definitely aiming to give him production very similar to NWA's production back in the day. the only thing i dont like is the chorus. i think they gotta rework it
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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I have been real real worried about R.E.D. Big Money and Crazy were not acceptable for the game, it was, as he would say, "bubble gum rap." Finally a track where Game actually spits like he should.
I'm really loving The Neptunes backed production too. It is spot on with what Game is putting down. When I heard Pharrell was going to be co-producing this album I was hoping production like on this song would pop up. Also, definitely some different vocal work by Game on this one. Can definitely see how Pharrell is rubbing off on him. I feel much better about this album now. I really was worried about where it might be heading. LAX was a decent effort and Dope Boyz off of that was huge for me. Hopefully Game can come through again and show that he doesn't need Curtis to make an album sell. |
| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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GAME-TIME... A TRUE BANGER FOR REAL!!!
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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I like this! The Neptunes' production isn't fantastic, but it's still pretty good; and Game does good lyrically. Hopefully with Dr Dre and Pharrell producing for him, his album will turn out better than the other songs he released fro m it. Overall, it's a good street single. At least 3.5 in my opinion.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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Good tune
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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not feeling the games so much
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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I have never honestly been a huge fan like some people of the game and this was just alright. To me all of the Games music sounds very similar.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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Anyone else got a gut feeling this instrumental will become the new Milli or I Wanna Rock? Got a reeeeeal deep feeling...
Anyway! Fourteen thousande times better than @*#$! Fight. Gonna get a bit of a buzz though. |
| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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Who else could do something with this beat???
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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Crappola, those horns are as annoying trying to explain how I can like someone with that obnoxious face tat. I thought I was used to The Neptunes production stylings, but damn is it annoying this time around
The Game brings back his rock solid flow, and his rhymes were good, so I'd only recommend this to die hard Game fans. Everyone else, skip it. |
| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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Over a revamped version of "Doorman", though noticeably less bangin, Jayceon Terrell Taylor get loose and don't disappoint, but I can't say the same about that hook. Not only its written poorly, but Pharell stressin to make it sound cool than it is a fail in itself.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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Game was someone that i thought was gonna be not only a mainstay but a true legend by now. well it hasnt really worked out for him like it could have. he still has to cling onto beefs to gain buzz but what he doesnt know is that pulls away interest in his actual music
but i digress lets look at "it must be me" this basically a typical Game joint with HARD flow with "gangsta" lyrics. i hav seen this be before so i am not like thrown away by it. its ok i guess and production is sound it was a bit average. i hope this is just a teaser and theres more greater things to come |
| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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the beat is awesome but it doesnt suite Game.. to popish for him
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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I agree that this is definately better then the material Game was droping late last year, though its not something I would put in my rotation (banger or above). Lyrically Game was pretty good, the production was alright, something was missing from it though (cant figure out what it is though).
Overall... good street single, here's to hoping Game can deliver a radio smash for his first single. 3.5 |
| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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4* the production
it sounds easy but fresh to me sumthin that i would bump in my car 3.5* for game 4* for the catchy hook game shall work with scotty for his next single... |
| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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Game goes hard and hes almost back to his old form. Key word is ALMOST. He really hopes he steps his game up because he used to be one of my favorite artists.
The beat is good enough to get the job done and Game goes hard as usual, I think whats lacking is the hook. It seems soft and slow compared to the verses Game spits. |
| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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The lyrics are sik on this track, and the neptunes beat is incredible, however i'm not feeling the hook at all :(
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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its OK sumthing i would bump tho.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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itz kool
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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I don't think Game is thirsty for the industry. His lyrical talents displayed here are non-existent considering what Game is capable of delivering. I think Game needs to search within himself to find that hunger he once had that was displayed all over his first album. I think thats the curse with some artists who put out a classic album as their first album, they never truly seem to reach that pinnacle of artistic success again. Some examples might include but not limited to: Nas, Blackstar, and yes even Jay-Z.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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Not feelin this...this sounds something Clipse should rock..the vocals dont fit in wit the beat...
only math i like is counting money.. OFFICIAL MIXTAPE DJ FOR TRUE MAGAZINE L.A. |
| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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Game did a little better compared to his other singles....you know what I'm talking bout @*#$! Fight one word horrible. The chorus was weak by Pharell. Game did come with it though.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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when shake first came out i was more impressed and inspired by that. the beat is pretty cool and game rhymes hard but the chorus is super lame and really slows the song down. "sumtin hot in here it must be me"? i mean come on. super lame.
shake had me wayyy more exciting and had me jacked up for this album. this takes it down a peg or two. hopefully the other advance singles put this album back into the "can't wait for it's release" category. |
| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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he's going to need good features on his next production. I like this song because of dre's work and pharrell does his thing too. Not feeling the game much lately he's kinda fallen off for me.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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Who comes harder on a track other than Game?! Maybe Ludcaris but damn Game always brings the energy. This is 327404948 times better then "Shake" or "Big Money"...somehow though "Shake" gets radio play on XM/Serius on the hip-hop channels.
Now to dissect this track...Pharrell's contribution on hear to the hook was something I could have lived without. And his production is always simple and sounds the same on many other tracks produced by The Neptunes. Game still brings it though regardless of the beat and I will be jamming this in my car this summer. Game referenced Scarface again as he did in "My Life"...I guess he has something against Al Pacino...but he always spits fire...enough said. |
| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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This is some of the best rap i've heard in a while. Great lyrics by Game he is a beast on this joint.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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he rapping like easy e meets biggie. HOT
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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The beat at the chorus reminds me of California Love and that's about all that's good about this song. The jazzy production just doesn't work for Game. Not too impressed with the last couple of songs he has released.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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Game is the Gian Lorenzo Bernini of hip-hop...Once Bernini was commissioned to sculpture a bust, and then presented a seriously flawed version to the client (crestfallen). Just as the client was fuming, Bernini unveiled the real sculpture, perfectly executed.
This got my hopes back up for R.E.D.-hopefully the Booth will feature 400 Barz soon! |
| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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Sweet ass song man. This is going down in the books as the not one of the greats but the greatest song ever. Holy shit this left me speechless for hours
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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Game spits nice. The beat couldve used a little more in my opinion. I guess it must be me.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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its got some nasty lines but its not amazing
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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I agree with Lewy and 149th that It Must Be Me is a step in the right direction but the Game just doesn't seem hungry enough. That hook is straight garbage. Unfortunately the beat on this song doesn't allow for multiple replays. I think Game is lost and all these falling short singles is him just trying to find himself. Hopefully by the time the R.E.D. Album is released he will have found his hunger.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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This is just an average effort from both Game and the Neptunes. From anyone else, this would probly be rated higher, but given their past work, this is nothing special.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Sick beat by Pharrell and Game attacks it nicely. I'm feelin' his old school state of mind on this one. I feel as if the hook is where I found myself losing interest.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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I really like this guy's voice, he has the chance to stand out from the crowd, and his rhyming skills appear solid as well...But I'm not impressed with the NWA-style subject matter and beats. A conspicuous lack of originality here, and if you wanna rap about shooting n's and banging ho's, then you'd better be damn entertaining and funny because you ain't saying anything new or significant.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Not Feeling This
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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this is so luke-warm. both Game & Pharrell. you need waaaaay more to impress me. 1 3/4 stars
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Not feelin this joint, but the game isn't exactly my style to begin with. It's just bad production and boring subject matter if you ask me. I'll give it 2 stars
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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finally a game track i can get into! his past offerings have been dismal but he puts in some energy here. the beat is great but he certainly isnt the right rapper for it. rotation definitely, 400 barz will be good i hope!
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Pharrell knows how to keep the music raw, and radio worthy at the same time. I really do wanna hear more.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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You get 3 stars if you workin with the genius that is NERD but funny thing is he gets another star for copin the flow of Relly the skateboard P rapstar and ridin the hook too, im bout it. Can't front the Game's flo is sick with it and im chillin with the aliterations too.Banger
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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The game just isn’t what it used to be and Game isn’t what he used to be.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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The Game is back!!!!!He came hard with the lyrics..and pharrell came hard with the beat..definently a banger
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| Posted on Apr 17, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 17, 2010 |
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The first time I heard this song I wasn’t really feelin it, but it grew on me after hearing it three-four more times. In my opinion this is the best track that I’ve heard so far that’s suppose to be on the R.E.D. album. I’m still waiting for one of them Premo tracks to drop.
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| Posted on Apr 18, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 18, 2010 |
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Aaaah finally some not amazing, but some GOOD Game music
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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If this is hint of whats to come on his new album, things are looking pretty dam good.
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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beatz tight....lyricz ok....game could do betta
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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this song is hot i love the lyrics
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2010 |
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better, but not quite there yet, Game.
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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who says that they don't like this song?? You guy's feelin' alright? This is a killer, The Game ripss it.
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| Posted on May 02, 2010 |
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It def something different from game but just like a good dish without the right seasoning something missing.
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