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Fayettenam-raised New York City transplant J. Cole has come to save the day and put North Carolina back on the map. Yes, Petey Pablo had his run, but what have we heard from the Tar Heel State since? Every time I listen to J. Cole, I always think about Verizon commercials because it seems like the whole industry is behind him. Today we bring you We On, which was originally recorded for placement on DJ Khaled’s Victory album but somehow didn’t make the cut (and won’t land on Cole’s own studio debut). On the lyrical side Cole comes in tough as usual, flowing over his own rock and roll-influenced production. When we asked him about the record, he wasn’t even aware that it had leaked to these internets. Regardless, we’re glad it has arrived, because this is going directly to my iPod’s April playlist. Will it make it onto yours? Let’s see what the DJ Booth has to say.
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Yes, this should have made Khaled's project (its better than 95% of the records that made the final cut). Yes, J. Cole is worthy of the hype that has been heaped upon his shoulder. And no, this isn't an incomplete version of the song - we cut off the last minute of just instrumental.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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Haha this is too good to be on Khaled's album. It would make everything look even worse than it already is! J.Cole is dope but i still havn't heard a song by him that makes me say he's gonna blow up. This production is sick though and i would have been happy with another minute of instrumental. 3.5 stars
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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This is a really good song by Cole. However the only flaw in it is there needs to be a third verse on the instrumental that was cut off. His flow is good and the lyrics are fire.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Wow. I'm extremly dissapointed that this didn't make the cut for Khaled's album. It is in fact better than many songs. Now I wonder if there are more songs like this that didn't make the album. But on the record, it's just all in all good even if the hook is just a little dull.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Cole comes strong but the production is a tad to repetitive for my taste. Why this was left off Khaled's project...the world may never know.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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One of the few rappers that's worth the hype. Other than the boring hook, the song is dope and J always comes with some nice lines. I couldn't of pictured this on Khaled's album, yeah it would of been one of the best songs, if not the best, but it's more artistic than the dumb-down, hood songs that made the album. Still can't wait for the album to drop.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Khaled, what the hell were you thinking. Were you upset that there wasn't enough spots in the song for you to yell random shit?
This definitely would have been a standout track on Victory and would have been a good look for J. Cole too. I love the electric guitar and the piano in the background and Cole does a great job of handling it. The first verse in the song has some really classic one liners. Cole goes hard the entire record which makes it even more of a shame it didn't make the final cut. |
| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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"Hip Hop was like santa claus, nobody believe no mo"
I thought that was a great line This is some good @ss shit |
| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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J. cole your my hometown hero man im loving the rep NC state is gettin from a great artist all-around, i may live in wisconsin now but im still reppin that blue black and white(carolina panthers).
seemles mix of the guiters in the instrumental is nice and this song just sits with you in a special place this is definitly my anthem and finally someone from the white and blue i can definitly roll with. |
| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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guy is going to be the next rapper on the status of T.I. i wish I could have heard the rest of the instrumental though. Hearing that piano come in at the end makes me BEG for more. Great song
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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I am glad this didn't make Khaled's album. J. Cole has already surpassed the ranks of Khaled and his whole "We the best" thing he has going on. Altough, I think this would be a phenomenal track to put on a debut maybe use this as an intro to lead into an entire CD of Cole at his finest.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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got me thinking of the sickest shit when i hear him go off like this... "I looked up to some niggas but they aint @*#$! with me no more!" DAMN coles goin tragicly hard right now!
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Cole can spit that's for sure, but the production threw me off. The electric guitar is cool, but the hook could really use some work. Not to say that saying "We On" over and over again isn't creative, it could just use some work is all I'm saying.
Been a fan of Cole for a while now and I'm really glad to see that he will be finally getting the recognition he deserves. |
| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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@Mossessss and Hoamboy, you're 100% right about that hook. A simple back up voice would have worked wonders on that snoozefest. I liked the production for the verses though, although J toned it down way too much for that hook. The guitars and piano provide a simple but effective beat, along with that simple electric bass line, and the lines are delivered pretty well, but it's just not worth sitting through that again. 2 stars for the production.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Its below par for a track from J.Cole (when you compare it to The Warm Up Mixtape), though its a dope song for any DJ Khaled project. Who knows why Khaled left this off Victory.
Production is solid & J.Cole is definately worthy of all the internet hype (as some have said here). The hook was probably the only problem I had with this song. 3.5 |
| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Its was aight
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Believe it or not J Cole has yet to really put me in awe. He's extremely talented (thats a given) and the track I've heard from him are good... but I'm defintely going to have to look more into some more of his music before im certain
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Def a strong track, strong verses and loving the live feel, I like how cole joints be havin that feel, that yo you get the drums, you get the guitar and i'll get the mic and we go in feel, this is nothin like the crowd Khaled brings thats prob why he didn't put it on the joint but shouts to cole North Cak we coming
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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I really like J. Cole, but I wasn't feeling this one. Can't wait for the next song though!
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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This is a tad bit below par for Cole, but considering we havent heard a ton of new material from him in a while, ill take what I can get. This would have been better than anything on Khaleds tape, but thats not saying a whole lot. I think he would have gotten mad props for putting Cole on his project, but instead ill just shake my head..
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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@Blaze31 i feel the same way..
as for this song i production could have been better i it was missing a wow factor lyrically he had some clever punch lines |
| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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J Cole produced this. Not bad at all. This dude is mad talented. His electric guitar ridden instrumentals are backed up by his all conquering and distinct flow. His masterful lyrics make this joint all the more entertaining. great production great flow def a banger
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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I like that he's taking advantage of a more rock type production- that has definite potential in the industry. The track definetely had a few lines worth quoting. I'll be adding to my pod for sure.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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I LOVE the production J. Cole used on here, its beyond good. I'll give it more play!
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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The beat was good but needed a little change up because it did sound repetitive!!
J. Cole always brings the heat so no surprise there!! Rotation.... |
| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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It was a decent attempt at the rock and roll beat, but it just didn't sound right with him on it.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Love J. Cole. I'm from NC myself, Greensboro to be exact and I know I can speak for the rest of NC when I say that its awesome to have an NC representative that puts out REAL G.O.O.D. music. Keep it up J. Cole, we know you will.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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I wish he hadn't gone with the hook at all, since that was the weakest element of what is otherwise a dope song with handful of memorable lines and the guitar and the organs having their way with the drums.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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This track is ill, the lyrics are stupid and he produced his own awesome beat. DJ Z is right this shud hve made it onto DJ Khaled's project. I just wish it was longer.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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When this started off with the electric guitar I thought this was going to be a classic. Not quite, it falls into the banger category. I thought the simple hook was effective. It kinda pauses the song and then guns it again, it works.
Im sorry but there is no way this would of worked on a Khaled cd. Surely you all realize that its nothing like any other DJ Khaled song. |
| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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This is a good song, good sound and it makes the Khaled album way better shouts to J.Cole
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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wow Khaled must've been on crack not to put this on the album, this is definitely on fire, this song by itself destroys "Victory"
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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sweet I love the rock feel to this... At least it is doing something different. rapping was alright nothing that special love the beat though
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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To be on Khaled's album it had to have at least 2, 3, or 4 guest features...so maybe thats why it wasn't on Victory...just a guess though. But the rock influenced production by J is amazing and works really well with his flow. His lyrics are rugged and I'm loving this track the more I replay it.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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I can tell that you can rap. But come on yo...on this song ou can do better!!
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Its has some good lines in this hit though!!
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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I like the lyrics and the beat but the hook was weak...made the song forgetable
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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How this didn’t make Khaleds album is beyond me, Cole kills every beat he touches.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Its about time people recognize genius and respect the gift that is J Cole! Always on point with his lit and production is crazy!! I don't understand why he's only on the net and stage, he needs to explode on the scene pronto
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Liking the guitars on this one. I have been listening to J.Cole for a while now, dude spits straight fire. He's gonna be up there with Jay-Z behind him. We ON!
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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The guitar intro had me hooked the rap stanza was mediocre the chorus was lame overall the song is average
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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i want lie.. i was really sleepin on him.. but afer hearin this im kinda slappin my self in the head like the do in the v8 commercial... and the only reason im sayin that is because u guys are sayin this is no where near his best...but in all this track is nice.. he impressed me... im ready for more
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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to be honest I wasn't a fan of J. Cole until this...The lyrics are on point, the beat is hot...and I love his passion on this. Plus he produced it which makes it that much better!
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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hold on i hadnt realized he produced this that in itself is amazing.
balla what shit is you smokin too call this garbage, track is hot and beat is pretty cool i like the fade of the piano at the end it sorta tells yea the man has exited the stage and its the reminence of his aurora! |
| Posted on Apr 17, 2010 |
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Why did Khaled leave this off Victory?
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| Posted on Apr 17, 2010 |
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Lèse-majesté to cut this song. Don't see the problem in not including it into Victory. I'm even glad cuz this is way too real and good for Khaled to impair. Although disappointing it won't make it on his debut.
(Maybe a bomb of a bonus track, though?) |
| Posted on Apr 17, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 17, 2010 |
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Yes, it will make it on my Ipod too.
But to be honest I never even heard of this guy intil LB shouted him out at the end of Curtain Call along with Jay Electronica, Drake, Wale, and others. This track is better than 100% of Khaleds Victory album. |
| Posted on Apr 18, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 18, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 18, 2010 |
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Guess I'm devil's advocate here but I'm still skeptical of J. Cole. I see that everyone here loves him but I still don't know.
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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Everything has prob been said, I'm a lil late since I last been on the booth.. Didn't amaze me, but nontheless good
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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I'm feeling the production on this joint. J. Cole sounding like the nicest dual threat since Dr. Dre.
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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I liked it it was cool but could have used Kanye on it
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| Posted on Apr 20, 2010 |
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This is honestly one of J. Cole's worst tracks. He still spits some serious wordplay though. I agree with Aussie_Pride
Perhaps I'm biased coming from Raleigh, NC, but I think J. Cole can f*ck with anybody lyrically, even the greats like Nas, Kweli, and Lupe. His delivery is more than on point. I've barely taken "The Warm Up" off repeat in the past month, and most of those breaks were for the "Jermaine Is Here" mixtape. J. Cole is the future of hip-hop and everyone will revise their Top 10 when his album drops. |
| Posted on Apr 20, 2010 |
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Meh.
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| Posted on Apr 20, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 20, 2010 |
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Damn. I'm surprised this is gettin low ratings. Beat goes hard and J. Cole is on point with his rhymes. This guy is the future.
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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This track is hot...he is spittin str8 fire...thats all I can say
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| Posted on Apr 22, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2010 |
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Who knew that j. cole would produce a song with an organ piano and an electric guitar hahaha after a while the riff gets a lil repetitve but i was to busy listening to coles lyrcism a very raw and great track.
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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J Cole is my newest favorite artist next to K. Sparks. I give mad props for Jay picking him up and putting him on RocNation. I have both mixtapes by him and they are great, definitely on repeat on my stereo. I also love his production on the song. He's going to continue to climb high and far. Keep it up Cole, you're great.
After seeing Little Brother and J Cole come outta NC, I'm beginning to get jealous that I was born in San Diego. |
| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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J. Cole hasn't impressed me yet. The record is cool, but I feel like he's had a couple of great mixtape records but no songs.
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| Posted on May 14, 2010 |
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great song i likey
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| Posted on May 18, 2010 |
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J. Cole is a fuggin beasttt! this ish is too good to be on that Khaled's album anyways.
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2010 |
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He got flow, but this song wasn't as hype as the others I've listened to...
Still gotta give him props!! |
| Posted on Jun 18, 2010 |
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One of the best hip-hop songs I have heard in a minute.
Why Khaled would pass this is beyond my comprehension. |
| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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