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ICON - Real Recognize Real
Artist: ICON
Producer: The Hipnotiks
Album: Welcome To Fresh Coast EP
Label: Next N Line Music
ICON may be new to our site, but listeners who know how to keep it one-hundred should be able to sense the Booth newcomer’s legitimacy after just a few bars. After all, as the artist reminds us on his latest mixtape leak, Real Recognize Real. Making its world premiere on our front page, this smooth yet street-ready selection is designed to tell you everything you need to know about the Iranian-born, Los Angeles-residing up-and-comer; over The Hipnotiks’ funky sample work, ICON reveals himself as a man of contradictions, describing how his failure to fit into any convenient box left label heads flummoxed: “In high school I was the bookworm who kicked it with the G’s / The honors class thug doin’ mischief in the streets / But within this industry, they say you can’t be this in-between thing, a mystery, ‘cause people aren’t gettin’ it.” Not that he lost any sleep over it—rather than changing to fit their needs, he simply resolved to “do it for the real folk, versus for executives.” ICON’s certainly got the right attitude to succeed in the game, but are you feeling his style? If so, you won’t want to miss the rest of the freshness in store on the artist’s Welcome to Fresh Coast EP, set to drop August 23.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on August 14, 2011
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With the title "Real Recognize Real" I was expecting the same old thing. I was surprised that it kept me listening. Also, the hook is catchy and I don't get tired of it after I've heard it a few times. ICON has potential.
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| Posted on Aug 09, 2011 |
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Nice introduction from ICON. I first heard about his work last week and less than 7 days later we are offered this record to premiere. That is what I am talking about haha.
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| Posted on Aug 09, 2011 |
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great track man
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| Posted on Aug 09, 2011 |
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Dope shit. I'm glad I checked this out. Dude spittin. West UP!
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| Posted on Aug 09, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 715 |
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Awesome. Welcome to the booth! He has a great flow and really commands the mic. I look forward to hearing more, especially if it means i get to hear more production from The Hipnotiks.
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| Posted on Aug 09, 2011 |
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The beat? - Hype
The flow? - Right The track - Tight |
| Posted on Aug 12, 2011 |
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| Posted on Aug 15, 2011 |
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AMAZING!! this is everything thats missing from the radio!! real heart and soul!! i LOVE THIS SONG!!!
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| Posted on Aug 15, 2011 |
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| Posted on Aug 16, 2011 |
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Very Dope track! first time hearing of him.
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| Posted on Oct 02, 2011 |
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