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Grieves - Smile for the Blade
Artist: Grieves
Producer: Budo
Album: The Confessions of Mr. Modest EP
Label: Rhymesayers Ent.
While most rappers will swear up and down that non-constructive criticism rolls right off their backs, recent Rhymesayers signee Grieves is man enough to admit that, as irrational as it may be, the hate can sometimes sting. On EP cut Smile for the Blade, the Brooklynite takes aim at those who see his involvement in the music game as open invitation to tear him down, making clear that “You can chastise and blame me, but no matter what, you will never change me.” Budo provides an appropriately tension-fraught backdrop for Grieves’ impassioned flows, shifting from a jumpy chopped-sample hook to a pensive piano-loop verse groove to an ambient, synth-fueled bridge. With a theme that just about everyone can connect with (who hasn’t been on the receiving end of negativity at one point or another?) and some intriguingly intricate boardwork to boot, Smile will undoubtedly strike a chord with our resident underground heads. Grieves’ Confessions of Mr. Modest EP will be available from fifthelementonline.com March 2, packaged with a reissue of his Budo-produced full-length, 88 Keys and Counting.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on February 15, 2010
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Grieves had a good presence on this great production. I like the message
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| Posted on Feb 10, 2010 |
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Don't judge a book by its cover. This is good! Nothing more needs to be said (but, I encourage all our readers to comment haha).
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| Posted on Feb 10, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 639 |
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Dam this kid is good!!
Production mixed with Grieves' message equals a very impressive track. |
| Posted on Feb 10, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 2476 |
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If Rhymesayers picked the kid up you know he's got to have something, and he proves it on this one. Grieves' cadence could have worked with the beat better, but in the end he threw down a really solid flow. I'm definitely gonna be on the lookout for more from the man.
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| Posted on Feb 10, 2010 |
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its hard not judge this guy by his looks man what is he thinkin, cahnge ya style up
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| Posted on Feb 10, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 26 |
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this dude has a good flow lots of potential i think and i like the style he shows
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| Posted on Feb 10, 2010 |
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Production on this track is a little choppy but, i like this dudes flow..its OD Serious a tight track all the way not a classic but def in rotation
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| Posted on Feb 10, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 432 |
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Rhymesayers huh? I thought i could hear some atmosphere in his voice. The kid ain't too shabby, looking forward to hearing more in the future.
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| Posted on Feb 10, 2010 |
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Grieves has always been amazing. this song is no exception. I cant wait for the new album!
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His lyrics are great! he sounds like someone else though..i can't pinpoint who..but keep it up homie da chorus is sick
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| Posted on Feb 11, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2065 |
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You know a song is good when you turn up the volume after the first crucial 10 seconds are up. This track is weirs-cool, but in a very good way. And @ Z: yeah, i was a big fan of the title when I read it. Good thing I don't judhe books by they're cover or else I would of missed out on this cool track.
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| Posted on Feb 12, 2010 |
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Strong lyrical cut!
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| Posted on Feb 13, 2010 |
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Aaaah relaxing, significant, I like
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| Posted on Feb 16, 2010 |
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I like this guy, I'm curious to see his future work. Maybe a mixtape?
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| Posted on Feb 22, 2010 |
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I love how he so honest bout ertin
his flow n voice go perfect wit dis trak too classic |
| Posted on May 03, 2010 |
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ben is a nice guy! i like his older stuff a bit better! i like his colaboration with his hype man type better but this isent too bad
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