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Iron Solomon - Rule #4081
Artist: Iron Solomon
Featuring: Cassidy
Producer: Iron Solomon and Isaiah
Album: Monster
Label: Unsigned
To quote Q-Tip‘s industry rule #4080, “Record company people are shhhaddddyyyy!” With the help of freestyle master Cassidy, Iron Solomon sets out to spread the word about the industry on his latest single, Rule #4081. Solomon co-produces the record with Isaiah to showcase not only his lyrical talent, but also his work on the keys. With the help of his Philadelphia collaborator, who rattles off a laundry list of hip-hop stereotypes on the chorus as well as delivering a guest verse on the back end, Iron schools listeners on the marketing strategies that labels use to make money, stating that industry heads don’t care whether the music is whack or not. Although Iron does spit a couple of exaggerated lines, the majority of his claims are accurate. In fact, Solomon’s rhymes serve as a nice little guide for up-and-coming artists who are trying to break into the industry. The collaborators’ styles complement each other nicely, and the result is a strong Booth debut. Keep it locked for the latest on Solomon’s Monster LP, which has yet to receive a release date.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on November 8, 2010
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I'd have to agree wholeheartedly with our writer JR, in that "Rule #4081" is a super solid Booth debut for Iron Solomon.
The delivery matches the production and message of the song and Cassidy sounds at home (see his recent single as an example of that opposite). 
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| Posted on Nov 03, 2010 |
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Pretty solid, Cassidy on the feature got my attention and I'm glad I did because Iron actually shined on here as well. Love the flow and production.
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| Posted on Nov 03, 2010 |
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| Posted on Nov 03, 2010 |
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Great song concept but production is wack. Flow is mediocre at best.
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| Posted on Nov 03, 2010 |
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| Posted on Nov 03, 2010 |
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dont like it. worst auto-tune hook ever?
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| Posted on Nov 03, 2010 |
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Iron solomon can do no wrong in my eyes. Nice work to Solomon and Cassidy.
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| Posted on Nov 03, 2010 |
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brilliant concept, decent beats, great cameo by cassidy, and iron solomon killed it! love it. the truth about the music industry can't be told enough, even though it seems that hip hoppers are the only ones tellin it.
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| Posted on Nov 03, 2010 |
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Mr. Solomon is puttin in the werk and it is evident in all music he makes. Aint no lookin back no brother! Keep Ascending!
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| Posted on Nov 03, 2010 |
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Both of these dudes went in!!!!
Production & Flow!!!! |
| Posted on Nov 03, 2010 |
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Get em, Iron!! The Cassidy feature is dope and the content is heavy. Let em kno...
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| Posted on Nov 03, 2010 |
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i gotta say that everything ive heard solomon put out is dope!
his word play is mad intelligent and its nice to see a rapper who can produce..I heard all his beats are sample free..C'mon! give props where props are due! waiting for more... |
| Posted on Nov 03, 2010 |
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yeah Solomon is one to watch for sure. dude is nice off the top and off the books. (also Cassidy- i like that Statik joint too.) word up.
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| Posted on Nov 03, 2010 |
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this sh%t is blazing! this is my new favorite track. Holler back one time!
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| Posted on Nov 03, 2010 |
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I am amazed at all the 5 star ratings for this track. Really? The hook is Hollywood and the flow is definitely mediocre. Not a good mix while talking about Hip Hop. A lot of Marcus Houston fans voted for this one huh!
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| Posted on Nov 03, 2010 |
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As usual, Iron killed it! Dope track and flawless flow!
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| Posted on Nov 03, 2010 |
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ok i know the concept is great but at best both Iron and Cassidy could of did it alot different with more fire to it. Production wasn't there for me and then to even auto-tune the hook that should be a hip-hop industry no-no rule . sorry just think these guys could of did much better
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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production, concept, flow, feature... everything about this track works. very impressed. can't wait to hear more from solomon!
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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Iron Solomon is the truth! lyrics and wordplay are always on point! sounds like they meant to make it commercial to go with the meaning of the song so the auto - tune makes sense. whos the singer? not really a fan of rappers talking about the industry but this was creative + ill he and cass linked up
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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Solomon is the truth! Keep up the good work, and keep on giving us tracks like this!
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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I like the flow and the message!! thanks
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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Love the flow and lyrics.
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| Posted on Nov 05, 2010 |
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| Posted on Nov 05, 2010 |
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Iron Solomon Kills it again and i mean in a good way haha cant wait to hear more from you Solomon,Keep it coming.
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| Posted on Nov 05, 2010 |
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| Posted on Nov 05, 2010 |
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Lyrics are Dope, make you wanna listen to the content instead of just bobbin your head to it. I'm pretty sure they kept the production sounding commercial for a reason... I've heard plenty of nasty underground beats come out of iron solomon's magic hat.
It fits the title, (if you get the reference) keep doing what your doing! |
| Posted on Nov 05, 2010 |
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Solomon ripped it as usual, I have come to expect that from him. Tight to see him linked up with Cassidy. The beat fit the lyrics and I like the title. Drop some more on us, I'm waiting patiently!!
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| Posted on Nov 05, 2010 |
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Iron Solomon is the man! Love the flow. You killed it Iron. Tellin it like it is dude. Blazin'. You're the truth.
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| Posted on Nov 05, 2010 |
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I just want to point out that most of all the 4-5 star ratings are from people with two ratings or fewer...
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| Posted on Nov 05, 2010 |
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amazingly choice. Can't wait for more!
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| Posted on Nov 05, 2010 |
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Very dope.
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| Posted on Nov 05, 2010 |
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Solomon is one genius poet. He can nail a vision or any reality with his words.
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| Posted on Nov 05, 2010 |
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im a huge Cassidy fan and i have almost forgot about him cuz he hasnt been out in a long time. and then i hear this and he picked up right where he left off. OK song.....
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| Posted on Nov 05, 2010 |
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FANTASTIC!!!!!!
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| Posted on Nov 06, 2010 |
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Top of his form!
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| Posted on Nov 06, 2010 |
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To all of those people wondering about all of the 4 and 5 star ratings, what we have here is a fan base that came on to vote for Solomon. That's why they only have one or two ratings. Solomon's the only reason why they voted and their trying to show support. And well its not that i['m not showing suppport but i think we need to make the overall rating more reasonable. This is about a 2 or 3 star song at the most.
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| Posted on Nov 06, 2010 |
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I don't get the hype on this one. Nothing really is above average and that hook is just giving an auto-tune a bad name.
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| Posted on Nov 07, 2010 |
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sick
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| Posted on Nov 09, 2010 |
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There are artists so great that they define the rules. They are few and far between. There are artists that take pride in adhering to the rules. They are many, and all over the place. Of course among them there are some great talents who excel at bringing the rules to the highest possible level. But then there are artists who take chances; who risk going beyond the rules to achieve something, to reach people who haven't yet been reached, to say things that need to be said. Not everyone gets them; not everyone digs them. To me, Iron is like that. He's always trying shit out, and he always has a point of view. Some people are gonna love him for that, some people are gonna hate at him. C'est la vie. Look at the list of people who've ALREADY collaborated with him, and you'll see the level of respect he's getting. I say, keep doin' it.
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| Posted on Nov 10, 2010 |
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Hot.
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| Posted on Nov 11, 2010 |
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| Posted on Nov 11, 2010 |
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This is music. Nice tune.
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| Posted on Nov 12, 2010 |
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ok this will get a few rotations 4 a min but b4 long it's going to fall off... it's alright but has a short life
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| Posted on Nov 17, 2010 |
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I think this can be a cross-over hit. Just great!
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| Posted on Nov 22, 2010 |
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| Posted on Dec 31, 2010 |
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wow moment
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