Avg Rating: 
4.1 ( 9 total votes )
Illus - Better
Artist: Illus
Featuring: Gift of Gab
Producer: JJ Brown
Album: For Adam
Label: Unsigned
It’s one of the oldest clichés in the book (even older than the “oldest [blank] in the book” cliché), but it’s true: however bad you’ve got it, there’s someone out there worse off. For a vivid reminder, we turn to Illus, a Conn. buzzmaker whose Booth debut tells the stories of three individuals who emerged from profound adversity determined to create Better lives for themselves and those around them. Over JJ Brown‘s understated bass-sample beat, the artist introduces us to James Bain, a man who served 35 years in prison before being proven innocent through DNA testing, and an unnamed 11-year-old girl kidnapped and forced into prostitution for two months before finally being rescued by the police. Gift of Gab guests on the middle, spitting about a friend who left behind a life of crime to become a successful entrepreneur and an engaged member of his community. Complete with a smooth hook by Paul Dateh, this insightful jam should leave even the staunchest pessimists suffused with an attitude of gratitude. If you’re feeling generous, why not make a donation to help the-falsely accused start new lives and/or fight human trafficking? Oh, and keep it locked for all the latest on Illus’ latest LP, For Adam.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on July 11, 2011
Listen to More: Illus , Gift of Gab , Downloads Written by richard
Submit a Review and/or Rating
Member Reviews and Ratings
|
DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11639 |
Rating:
This is Illus' first Booth feature and I can guarantee (him, and our readers) that it won't be his last. If you aren't a fan of music with a story or message, you probably won't listen long enough for the pay off. However, if you have patience and an ear for quality rhymes, there is a whole lot to take in.
|
| Posted on Jul 04, 2011 |
|
Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 9283 |
Rating:
Got to thank the Booth for finding these great songs that I would otherwise ignore if I saw them on another site.
The stories they tell on the song are great and touch upon some ignored subjects in today's society |
| Posted on Jul 05, 2011 |
|
|
Rating:
|
| Posted on Jul 05, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Member |
Rating:
JJ Brown stand up!!! Good message for South Africa...
|
| Posted on Jul 05, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Member |
Rating:
Love it! Illus is one of the best underground emcees doing it. Feel Good Music was highly slept on. The new album, For Adam is incredible.
|
| Posted on Jul 05, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Member |
Rating:
Once again Illus has done an awesome job on his writing and collabrorations!! Love it!
|
| Posted on Jul 05, 2011 |
|
DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 699 |
Rating:
Great track. Awesome flow and a great story. I'm not very familiar with Illus, but I'm already a fan. I am always impressed with Gift of Gab's ability to compliment almost any kind of beat.
|
| Posted on Jul 05, 2011 |
|
|
Rating:
|
| Posted on Jul 05, 2011 |
|
|
Rating:
|
| Posted on Jul 10, 2011 |
FEATURED ARTIST
FEATURED ALBUM
TOP 20 MUSIC CHARTS
The top rated new Hip Hop & R&B songs on DJBooth, updated every Sunday.
