Avg Rating: 
3.7 ( 20 total votes )
Idle Warship - Bedroom Lites
Artist: Idle Warship
Producer: Co-T
Album: Party Robot Mixtape
Label: Blacksmith/Element 9/Fontana
When you think of a typical rap group, usually the last image that comes to mind is one male emcee and two female singers, but Brooklyn bred Talib Kweli is not your ordinary rapper, and Idle Warship is not your typical group. Comprised of Kweli, Philadelphia singer (and frequent Kweli collaborator) Res and Canadian singer Graph Nobel, Idle Warship has a unique sound and flow, to say the least. On their new single, Bedroom Lites, the group takes turns rapping about a steamy night over a retro sounding beat produced by Co-T, who creates a real ‘80s vibe by combining vocals and heavy percussion to create a truly distinctive sound. The group has great chemistry, as evidenced by how easily Kweli flows in and out between the two singers - whose smooth, occasionally robotic vocals are the icing on the cake - although I have to admit the track did leave me wanting more from Kweli, whose verses seemed short. Bedroom Lites is off the Party Robot mixtape, which dropped late last month.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on December 7, 2009
Listen to More: Idle Warship , Alternative, Club Written by matt juss
More From Idle Warship
Submit a Review and/or Rating
Member Reviews and Ratings
|
Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1642 |
Rating:
I am NOT completely diggin the "alterations" (robot) to the voice. and i must say i didnt expect what I got when i clicked this. Its nice overall. something cool and different. I digs it.
|
| Posted on Dec 03, 2009 |
|
DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11882 |
Rating:
Great for the clubs, sounds amazing under my BEATS and reminds me of my birth generation (80's). However, I agree with Nathan that Talib's solo middle verse could have been longer and more powerful.
|
| Posted on Dec 03, 2009 |
|
DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 109 |
Rating:
I am feelin this. The 80's has neva died. The interchange of the 3 was smooth. Unforgettable chorus. 3.5
|
| Posted on Dec 03, 2009 |
|
DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 2476 |
Rating:
First off, my apologies to Matt Juss, who wrote this intro, not me. An editorial mistake incorrectly initially credited me, it's been fixed now.
Second, I felt like I was in 1989 while listening to this, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. I'm not loving this, but big props to Idle Warship for making some truly creative music.
|
| Posted on Dec 03, 2009 |
|
Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 4267 |
Rating:
It's a retro-pop treat, done earnestly, which makes it all the more incredible. A knocking bassline, with billowing synth leads, erupting with giddiness and sex appeal, mixed with humdinger of a chorus = an infectious cocktail.
One of my favorite tracks from the mixtape. Throw this mixtape on at any random party, people shouldn't have any problem getting down. |
| Posted on Dec 03, 2009 |
|
DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 61 |
Rating:
ALL I'M WAITIN FOR IS PRINCE TO SURFACE WITH A REMIX TO THIS. HE DEF COULD REPLACE MY DUDE ON HERE AND SAVE THE TRACK LOL. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I EXPECTED THE NAME STUCK ME AS SUCH. NOT REALLY MY STYLE. IS THAT TALIB ON BOTH MALE VERSES? I DON'T THINK SO, BUT TALIB ON THE SECOND MALE VERSE SAVED THIS TRACK FOR ME. LETS RACE TO THE ATTIC AND BREAK OUT THE SPANDEX, LEG WARMERS, SWEAT BANDS AND THE ALL WHITE REEBOK'S. -REALTALKTRUSTRY
|
| Posted on Dec 03, 2009 |
|
DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 81 |
Rating:
3 words. solid gold, period!!!!
|
| Posted on Dec 03, 2009 |
|
DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 487 |
Rating:
These cats got a new sound that ain't like the everyday run of the mill ish. Love this song, makes me think of my main man Prince. This song has got that vibe to it. I hope it blows up HUGE cuz I totally dig it.
|
| Posted on Dec 03, 2009 |
|
DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 6 |
Rating:
Billy Ocean should be on this track.
|
| Posted on Dec 03, 2009 |
|
Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 3217 |
Rating:
sweet music and fresh production. I find the melody kinda original. Smooth vocals!
|
| Posted on Dec 03, 2009 |
|
|
Rating:
|
| Posted on Dec 03, 2009 |
|
Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 247 |
Rating:
sounds like the gogos' 80's shyt,the beat that is..not bad
|
| Posted on Dec 04, 2009 |
|
|
Rating:
|
| Posted on Dec 05, 2009 |
|
DJ Booth Member |
Rating:
naaa
|
| Posted on Dec 05, 2009 |
|
|
Rating:
|
| Posted on Dec 11, 2009 |
|
Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1309 |
Rating:
The blurb says it all. Read it! lol
Biggest Idle Warship fan on djbooth here! The chemistry and talent is so evident. really like these girls, they sound like no one else. The beat is great, very well crafted, fresh and nostalgic at the same time. |
| Posted on Dec 13, 2009 |
|
|
Rating:
|
| Posted on Dec 14, 2009 |
|
DJ Booth Member |
Rating:
OMG I havent stopped playing this song!!!!!!! Banger!!!
|
| Posted on Dec 14, 2009 |
|
DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 28 |
Rating:
Dayum I Loving This Song....[!]
It Is BANGING On a WHOLE Other LEVEL** |
| Posted on Jan 11, 2010 |
|
|
Rating:
|
| Posted on Dec 14, 2012 |
FEATURED ARTIST
FEATURED ALBUM
TOP 20 MUSIC CHARTS
The top rated new Hip Hop & R&B songs on DJBooth, updated every Sunday.
