Honors English ft. Karina Pasian - Second Chances

Honors English - Second Chances

Producer: Needlz

Album: State of the Art

Label: Dry Rain Ent.

Much has been made of the way hip-hop radio has devolved from an authentic display of a thriving culture by DJs personally connected to the scenes they’re covering, into a homogeneous showcase of music pre-selected by corporate fat-cats (see AWKWORD‘s recently-featured Radio 2.0). Few venture to consider how the voices on the airwaves may struggle with their job demands of them, but on new single Second Chances, Honors English does just that and then some, delivering a trio of lyrical profiles in courage over Needlz’ emotionally-fraught boardwork. After describing how a rising DJ defied her corporate overlords by playing the tunes she loved, the Northeastern buzzmaker chronicles his Dry Rain label boss’ battle against throat cancer, and ends by recounting how his mother went back to school to get the education she missed out on due to her unplanned pregnancy. Complete with an empathetic hook by Karina Pasian, this uplifting selection is just one of many fresh cuts to be found on Honors E.‘s State of the Art LP, scheduled for release February 22.

This song first appeared on the Independent Chart on January 30, 2012

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DJ Z DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 11866	Rating: DJ Z's Top Rated Songs Excellent all-around. Needlz production work is the foundation for which this song is built, but Honors more than holds his own on the mic. I like how he isn't over-bearing and doesn't try to command over-the-top attention while telling stories that are delicate in nature. I would have liked a more impassioned hook, but Pasian does well. Follow @DJBooth
	Posted on Jan 27, 2012

Max Pete DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 1684	Rating: Max Pete's Top Rated Songs I agree with Z, this is a solid track!
	Posted on Jan 27, 2012

djblaze DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 8293	Rating: djblaze's Top Rated Songs I like the beat by Needlz and Honors English had some good lyrics, but I didn't like the delivery much. Follow @djblaze_djbooth
	Posted on Jan 27, 2012

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CBars DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 14	Rating: CBars's Top Rated Songs love it, one that the ladies can enjoy, dope beat and a beautiful hook. I like the video they released this with, pulls everything together that much better imo
	Posted on Jan 27, 2012

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ImFaMoUsXD DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 34	Rating: ImFaMoUsXD's Top Rated Songs Ok. I'm not really liking this.
	Posted on Jan 27, 2012

PrIc3Le$$ Tastemaker Total Ratings: 1306	Rating: PrIc3Le$$'s Top Rated Songs Was about to give this 4 stars until I actually listened to the lyrics.
	Posted on Jan 31, 2012

Sharon English DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 1	Rating: Sharon English's Top Rated Songs I love this song...this my son and he so totally inspired me to go back to school!
	Posted on Feb 06, 2012