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Havoc - Always Have a Choice
Artist: Havoc
Producer: Clams Casino
Album: From Now On Mixtape
Label: Nature Sounds
Everybody has to pay the price for bad living—even musicians. Seems obvious, but, as long as there are angsty teens scribbling “It’s better to burn out than fade away,” in the margins of their algebra notebooks, it’s a message that bears repeating: there’s absolutely nothing fun or romantic about self-destruction. Fortunately, as Havoc puts it on this new leak (the third off his forthcoming mixtape), we “Always Have A Choice” to set our lives on a better track. Set for inclusion on his forthcoming From Now On mixtape, the record finds the Mobb Deep rapper reflecting on his past, recounting how meaningless sex and overindulgence in liquor only served to sap his ambition and dig him deeper into depression. Producer Clams Casino’s beat and pitch-shifted hook, sampled from British rock group Morcheeba’s Fear & Love sets a haunting mood as the rapper delivers his cautionary tale. This thought-provoking cut, complete with such quotable lines as, “People make mistakes, but mistakes make people.” is sure to strike a chord with fans of reflective, one-hundred percent-real street lyricism. For more of Havoc’s hard-won insights, pick up a copy of his From Now On mixtape, scheduled to hit the ‘net “soon.”
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on July 20, 2009
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 This song is real. This is the first song I hear from Havoc and I wouldn't mind listening to other songs by him.
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2009 |
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Havoc, as a solo artist, has always been hit or miss with me. I either love his stuff or can't stand it. This is on the "love his stuff" end of the spectrum. All around impressive effort on both since of the boards.
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2009 |
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Finally...................I new Havoc had it in him...always had real lyrical talent and I always wondered where it went all these years, looks like years of pain, hardship and losses brought it out...bun a head to this one people!!
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2009 |
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Wow, this one's deep. The production is perfect for this type of song and these lyrics are deep and heartfelt. The hook is perfect for this. DAMN! I love these kinds of songs.
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2009 |
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The H.A.V.O.C. this is his best track in years. Beat is on fire, and he reminds us what he is capible of. I don't wanna hear anyone say he sounds like Drake on this, I'm willin to bet one of Drizzy's influences is THE MOBB. THIS IS HOT!
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2009 |
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Kanye should at least lay a verse, since he produced this... oh, wait! He didn't! ;)
Havoc accomplished everything I expect from my favorite artist, both producing and rapping ("Flashing lights"): lovely strings, overall exquisite tunes (that sort of wind instrument), great flow and lyrics/metrics. I swear I can hear a guitar throughout, but you really need earphones for that! ;) Beautiful! "People make mistakes, but mistakes make people" So true! PS: Good look on that sample info Richard! Just heard Morcheeba’s original Fear & Love... might have found a new band to explore. |
| Posted on Jul 14, 2009 |
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hav killed it on this one i been a m.o.b.b fan from way back glad to see hav coming back wit it. If only P coulda had a verse on this track - DAMMAGE! shoulda coulda been real mobb deep ish - BANGER 4*
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2009 |
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The vocal sample fits the man's own sure-to-send-a-chill-down-your-spine production, combining with some deft lyrical wordplay to create a BANGER!!!
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2009 |
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first ive heard of havoc
lovin this song |
| Posted on Jul 14, 2009 |
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I am the biggest Mobb Deep fan in the world. Well arguably! Of course they cant be the same rappers from the 90's, but this song reminds me of Nas, and how he matured as a rapper, & if Havoc raps over beatas like this for his next album (since P wont be returnin till nxt year), bcause hislast 2 albums have been weak, then it could be the next classic in the mobb deep catalogue.
@Z this is the first critically aclaimed Mobb Deep track (both as a group and soloists) in the booth am i right?! |
| Posted on Jul 14, 2009 |
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Great track. For those who appreciate a good story, Havoc does a good job painting a lyrical picture. The sample/production were great matches for the story.
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2009 |
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Really feelin this track. Always liked him the best outta Mobb Deep. Beat is crazy im loving it. The whole feel of the song is nice.
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2009 |
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wow! didnt expect that. its really good tho.
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2009 |
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Like the Hova track... "What more can I say?" haha
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2009 |
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this is how good kanye could be if he didn't turn gay, nice track!!
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2009 |
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@IknoWmUsic: what do you mean by “gay”? 0_o Are you talking about:
- “Digital Girl” (he really goes gay on this… -_- gtfoh!) - “Flight School” - “Diamonds” (”What’s you disposition? Have you ever tried this position?” uhm… yeah, you’re right, gay!) - “Maybach Music 2? - “Knock You Down” (gay must mean wordplay ability?) - “Walkin’ on the Moon” (uhm… it must be the flow, right? Cuz the lyrics are so not gay, I’m confused) - “Kinda Like a Big Deal” (gay? really?!) - “Make Her Say” - "Alright" (it's a shame the best song on Twista's album is gay) I mean, come on? Even a super heterosexual guy like you knows it’s stupid to consider some of the best rap contributions this year gay, as in… what does it mean again? |
| Posted on Jul 15, 2009 |
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Amazing song overall
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| Posted on Jul 16, 2009 |
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Str8, Real, talk. I like the mood, it's heartfelt. Reality TV is a joke. Give me reality music any day. That track is superb for this type of song.
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| Posted on Jul 16, 2009 |
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This is so tough. I dig it.
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| Posted on Jul 16, 2009 |
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I loved Morcheeba's song and this one is beautiful aswell. Good work
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| Posted on Jul 17, 2009 |
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This song really touched me.
If a song does this to you. Gives you, that feeling, that hope, the emotion. Then you have yourself a classic. Got tingles down my spine :p |
| Posted on Jul 18, 2009 |
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First time running into Havoc. Loving this mellow and true song.
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| Posted on Jul 18, 2009 |
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LMAO at Fred Rico's response to Iknowmusic. Kanye is not gay, he's just metrosinsitive. =) Gay or not, the dude is the best in music today. Bar none! (maybe the worst in video direction however.)
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2009 |
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THIS SONG WAS PRODUCED BY CLAMS CASINO NOT HAVOC!!
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| Posted on Jul 21, 2009 |
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THIS WAS NOT PRODUCED BY HAVOC IT WAS PRODUCED BY CLAMS CASINO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WRONG INFORMATION
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| Posted on Jul 21, 2009 |
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PLEASE EDIT THIS ARTICLE IT IS FALSE. THE PRODUCTION CREDIT IS INCORRECT. THIS SONG WAS PRODUCED BY CLAMS CASINO
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| Posted on Jul 21, 2009 |
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PLEASE EDIT THIS ARTICLE IT IS FALSE. THE PRODUCTION CREDIT IS INCORRECT. THIS SONG WAS PRODUCED BY CLAMS CASINO
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| Posted on Jul 21, 2009 |
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HAVOC "ALWAYS HAVE A CHOICE" PRODUCED BY CLAMS CASINO
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| Posted on Jul 21, 2009 |
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thank you so much!!!!
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| Posted on Jul 23, 2009 |
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finally back on some real shit...after they signed to g-unit i thought were only gonna talk bout money but this proves the never sold themselves out
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| Posted on Jul 26, 2009 |
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now i would like to see if p got his skills back.
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| Posted on Jul 26, 2009 |
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i agree u do get tht feeling down ur spine,the song is made for kids to look up 2 like a idol
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| Posted on Aug 27, 2009 |
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One of Hav's best ever solo joints.
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| Posted on Sep 12, 2009 |
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First time listenin to Havoc like many here, this vibe real vibe track is in rotation
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| Posted on Dec 30, 2009 |
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I heard this jam a while back on Big Stew pod cast . . This song touch the heart .
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