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Gorilla Zoe - Echo
Artist: Gorilla Zoe
Producer: Drumma Boy
Album: Don't Feed the Animals
Label: Block/E1
With the March 17th release date of sophomore album Don’t Feed The Animals less than a week away, Gorilla Zoe‘s marketing team at Block/Bad Boy South have been scrambling for a fitting follow-up to online mega-hit (and modest offline success) Lost. Though previously-featured Rick Ross collabo What It Is (with an added verse by Kollossus) was officially planned as the second single, the label team has decided to turn its attention to the album’s last track as well. In perhaps his most crossover-friendly record yet, Zoe dismisses a woman who’s been nothing but trouble; though she’s pleading for him to give her another chance, he’s already left the building, so all she’s going to hear is her own Echo. Produced by Drumma Boy, Echo is both a potential hit and the perfect record to showcase Zoe’s artistic growth. It does, however, raise one important question: once Don’t Feed The Animals drops, should we be looking out for a follow-up composed entirely of such crossover hits?
This song first appeared on the
Rap Chart
on March 16, 2009
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Never have even put any of Gorilla Zoe songs on the ipod ever but this is the best I've heard of him Drumma boy brings a hot production that is radio-ready and has a nice beat! Gorilla Zoe does good even with his slow laid back flow and deep voice he matches the beat well. His hook is well-created and sounds catchy. Banger!
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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I like this from Zoe. It is pretty catchy and the production is solid. Sounds like he's on the auto-tone, but he doesn't sound bad. I'll give him a 3.5, not quite a banger but I like the direction that Zoe is headed in.
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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really? you guys like this? i wouldnt say its a banger or even going in that direction. i mean, its not GARBAGE, but i wouldnt even put this in rotation.
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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I really dont know about Gorilla Zoe. I understand Weezy and Kanye doin the singing thing, but Gorilla Zoe? Just wierd to me...
I do have to say, I love his low voice and auto-tune vocals on Lost, but because its such a dark song and the vocals sort of reflect the pain and darker dimmension of the song. With a happier beat like this it is OK, but doesnt have the same appeal. The production is very modern and the entire track is definitely well equipt for "pop" radio. I ain't hatin on that, just nothin more than OK for me. |
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Why the low ratings guys? If this was kanye or wayne or some MAJOR artist, you guys would be rating it 4 or 5. I happen to think this is the best song from him. Lost is awesome, but this song proves that rap can be many genres. Nelly and Tim McGraw did that song a couple years back, weezys going rock. Whats next for zoe?
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ahh...its an ok track...im really diggin tha concept to it...but its pretty much like all tha other "hardcore rapper-turned light pop singer" tracks...feel me?...~
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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I never thought I'd see the day that Zoe got a rating of 5 out of me, but Im FEELING THIS JOINT! So mainstream and I like it!
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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Oh Boy this sounds so much similiar to 'Electric Guitar' .... i dont think the vocoder downgraded verses in the song..... cos it was executed rightly ... but It sort of became boring after a while....
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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Not exactly what you'd come to expect from a Gorilla Zoe record, but good for an artist for realizing what works... and then doing one heck of a job with it.
Clubs? Check. Radio? Check. Requests? Check. 
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 385 |
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Jeez, gorilla zoe has really stepped up his game in my opinion. Hes changed his sound to what works while maintaing his unique sound. Big props for that. Not as much as a banger as his others but definitely in rotation.
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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OMG! :o He's totally singing!!! SINGING! Where will this autotune craze take us...?!
I hope we don’t forget to tell the genres though, I mean, this is NOT rap. He better have the nerve to admit, like Kanye, that he made a pop song. Hip Hop is not dead, but is this trend the death of the gangsta image in hip hop? |
| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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Radio play is all i can say ...i have to say iam rating this for drumma boy he is always on point...i really dont think there isnt one song that drumma boy produced that i didnt like.Even when the (HOOD FIGGA) is singing
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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call me by my new name.. mr autotunehater. this sounds like... yes, gay, that is the exact word...
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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Not sure I'd be throwing "gay" around Italy, but if that's how you roll, do your thing. But how exactly is this song gay? Does it like songs of the same sex? I didn't know that was even possible.
As for the song, I totally wasn't expecting this at all from Gorilla Zoe. I'm not a huge fan of the autotune, unless it's done well and I think he did his thing here and the production is pretty ill. I think this would be rated higher if people didn't look at the name and just evaluated the actual song |
| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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uhm im confused from Hood Nigga to...what? it doesnt fit him at all this song would be better wit some one else....couldnt listen to it for longer then 20 secs
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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hmm....I'm kind of feelin this side of Zoe...but he's the kind of artist that's better suited for darker songs...the lyrics in this track are dark, but the beat is too....upbeat. still in rotation
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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gorilla is nowhere near a great rapper, but he is a great entertainer, he mkaes hits, he makes club bangaz, he makes cool fun music, which im pretty sure he is meaning to do
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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Hey booth can we have a pop music section so i dont waste my time listening to this
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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Zoe has been bringing it in a diffrent way lately, this track is pretty cool id play it again
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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I'm not likin this at all. Zoe doesn't sound good when he tries to sing. I liked him more on joints like I'm Dumb, Hood N**ga, and what it is. I dont understand how he can be a G, and make songs like this. OK only because of the beat
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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Yeah he's singing lol. This is really different to what i would listen from Zoe but nevertheless it caught me and good
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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when i say gay, i mean that zoe sounds like a damn f*ggot on this one. since last time we heard from him he claimed to be a "hood nigga", and now he comes out singing like chris brown... guess that brownbeater is more hood than him, lol.. |
| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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This sh*t is gay, yeah I said it!
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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Im not sure what is goin on with all the gay talk. I mean I can understand if he was talking about wearing dresses and wearing high heels.. But in fact - he is not. Aside from all that. I think its a decent song. I agree with P-Smooth saying he isnt the best rapper but he is certainly an entertainer. And I was entertained when listening to this track. You can hear this song being played anywhere.
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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ive always been a fan of Gorilla Zoe but im not really feelin it right here. He can do much better but its not terrible. I give it in rotation.
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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i think its pretty coo.. Zoe has his own style and he utilizes his style and talent very well.Im glad no guest verses on this cuz i dont think anyone could do a good job like Zoe did on this (except maybe Kanye). 3.5 and i'll round up for creativity
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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I'm feelin this, it's different. I'm not crazy for the autotune but the production and the melody are great! At least when they sing slowly I can understand the lyrics lol
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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Mad(e) in Italy, thanks for clarifying. Just wasn't sure if you were being ignorant or not. I'm glad to know that was your intention.
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Damn. Look out for this to be stuck in EVERYBODY's head with all the rotation it'll get.
And for all you negative posters, you know what happens to songs people say are "gay" (a word I'd really rather you not throw around so much) at first? THEY BECOME HITS! |
| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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i like gorilla zoe as a rapper always have and i listened to this a couple times you know to give it a chance but yea, trash
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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Ok. I don't care how gay people think this is. It's awesome. So comfertable to listen to. wow. I Love that the voice stands out from the beat. Dont like when the instruments kill the vocals
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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because it's gorilla zoe, people are not diggin it really..but if we had no idea who this was,we would all def' have it in rotation at least..i must say tho',this is why rappers rap, and singers sing
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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Nice track here for Gorilla Zoe that is definitely a different side of him. I like the R&B approach, and the overall lyrical content isn't too shabby, despite a few weak rhymes and lines. Hook-wise, "Echo" is solid, and the vocals really aren't that bad at all. Good offering from Zoe here, Don't Feed Da Animals is lookin' pretty respectable as of now.
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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| Posted on Mar 13, 2009 |
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Ya My bad on my earlier comment everyone, was just tryin to be silly. Anyway just wanted to say this just isn't my style, and believe me I'm all for creativity and different styles. (Copy and paste MakavelliThaDon's comments here)
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| Posted on Mar 13, 2009 |
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i lyk this but it needed some1 elc to do the hook!!!! some1 with a more huscky voice would b good!!!
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| Posted on Mar 13, 2009 |
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hmm.i like this song.but i did have to think a min. when i read AEO'z comment.[made me giggle =)],but u do like his singin voice,to me it goes wit thee words.[real talk, you couldnt rap this song cause it would sound a hot mess!]so yah, its good for mee. =]
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| Posted on Mar 13, 2009 |
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This songs hot guys, as Romora said. If this was Lil' Wayne, Kanye West or Nas this song would be dead hot. Anyway, this song is officially on my ipod :P
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| Posted on Mar 13, 2009 |
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i like zoes flow and that unique sound he's got but i'm not really feelin this much, it's straight just not for me
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| Posted on Mar 13, 2009 |
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kanye should be on this shit..
well the whole song should be kanyes since when does zoe sing? what audience is he tryna to pull? its iight. =/ |
| Posted on Mar 13, 2009 |
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WOW..Zo is a TRUE hit-maker. This type of sound is HUGE and will be a hit if marketed right... Push this shit puff if you know what's good
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| Posted on Mar 13, 2009 |
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this is a tight production.
i really like how smooth it flows. |
| Posted on Mar 13, 2009 |
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Wow......is Zoe goin rnb? lol i guesssssss. Drumma never fails to impress me with his beats...
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| Posted on Mar 13, 2009 |
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It's strong production, it's smooth, but I can't shake the feeling I'm listening to somethin' by Rhys Fulber...
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| Posted on Mar 13, 2009 |
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i still say boooooooooooooooooooooooooooo get off the track!!!! man so i tried listening to it again cuz every song needs a 2nd chance.....and its still ew...Mr.Zoe this is a NO-NO!!! i wish i can re-rate this to a "1"
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| Posted on Mar 13, 2009 |
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Haven't really heard anything decent from Gorilla Zoe since What Is It with Rick Ross, but this definitely does it for me. My initial thought is it's better so we'll see if Echo fades out or is real.
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| Posted on Mar 13, 2009 |
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It's good but not great. the beat by Drumma Boy is good and Gorilla Zoe does a decent. all and all it's pretty good.
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| Posted on Mar 14, 2009 |
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It's good but not great. the beat by Drumma Boy is good and Gorilla Zoe does a decent. all and all it's pretty good.
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| Posted on Mar 14, 2009 |
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