Hal Linton

Avg Rating: 32121   3.1 ( 9 total votes )

Hal Linton - Mind Control

Producer: Salaam Remi

Album: Return From the Future

Label: SRP/Universal Motown

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Sure, you could win over a woman through lavish gifts and trips to the Bahamas, but a much stronger (and cheaper) alternative is some good old fashioned Mind Control, a strategy that Universal/Motown artist Hal Linton has apparently mastered.  Linton, who’s thankfully recovered from the attempted homicide that was his last DJBooth feature, is back on our pages with his new single Mind Control, a smoothly paced record featuring cinematic production from r&b mainstay Salaam Remi built around an epic quasi-string melody and, of course, another round of subtly steamy vocals from Linton: “I won’t get in your body baby, unless I get in your head.” Wise man. Sure it’s catchy, but is the track really good enough to embed itself in America’s collective cranium? Considering I’ve had the hook stuck in my head for about two hours now, I’d say mission accomplished. We’ll see if Linton is able to control the game as capably as he controls minds when his somewhat confusingly titled new album Return From the Future drops…later this year…hopefully.


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DJ Z
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DJ Z
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I saw Hal perform last fall in Chicago and I came away very impressed with his stage performance, his vocal stylings, and his ability to change up his singing over a variety of productions (Caribbean, Pop, Dancehall, etc...). This Remi production is interesting (I wish it was a little faster), but Linton handles it well.

Not sure if this will be able to make it at radio (it has a little bit of that Maxwell flair), but it proves the man has talent.
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Posted on Mar 22, 2010    

The 149th
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The 149th
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I can't rock with this beat and low vocals. I see what he's going for, but it doesn't work for me.


Posted on Mar 22, 2010    

Big-A
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real solid effort. its musical and has substance. 3 1/2.


Posted on Mar 22, 2010    

Nathan S.
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Nathan S.
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He's not quite there yet, but Linton's definitely showing that he's got a radio smash in him. He's got the style and versatility to really become a star.

The production on this reminded me of a Jazmine Sullivan song, but I can't place it. Anyone know what I'm talking about?
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Posted on Mar 23, 2010    

Mr.Top Hat
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Mr.Top Hat
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Good joint. I hear ya @Nathan, those orchestral notes sounds like something Jazmine Sullivan would rock to. But then its produced by Salaam Remi, hence the similar vibe.


Posted on Mar 23, 2010    

DJ Rater
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definitely a seductive-sounding beat from salaam, suits the smooth vocals of hal. not sure about the jazmine sullivan nathan, maybe, not sure.


Posted on Mar 23, 2010    

DJ LiveWire
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DJ LiveWire
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WHY DOES THIS SOUND LIKE PRINCE????? Keep this up and you will have a great career.


Posted on Mar 23, 2010    

DJ LiveWire
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DJ LiveWire
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yO NAtHAN... That Jazzmine joint is "Bust The Windows Out Your Car"


Posted on Mar 23, 2010    

ToniBizz
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ToniBizz
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Love the lyrics...seducing lyrics that go for my head so gets gold coin points for that, I'm even feelin him ridin the orchestra wave too, let's hope he gets past the BET Centric commercial and into my radio soon


Posted on Mar 23, 2010    

LOOO53
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its got a good upbeat but still keeps me relaxed, very impressive


Posted on Mar 23, 2010    

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