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Joshua Gunn - Applaud Me
Artist: Joshua Gunn
Featuring: MC Lyte
Producer: Equinox Productions
Album: Faithful Struggle
Label: Red Eye Lifestyle
Typically, listeners wait until a song’s finished before clapping. And that’s if you’re at a live show; if you’re sitting at your desk at home like yours truly, giving your computer speakers applause is generally not necessary (and it’ll probably startle your cat). Never one to follow conventions, however, Booth newcomer J Gunn demands listeners “Applaud Me both during and after his latest single. Even if you do comply, though, don’t make too much noise—you might miss something. Like the alliteration that packs the Carolina repper’s bars (“Spit as sick as syphilis, you are insignificant, specifically speakin’ to the peeps who wasn’t listenin’”), or the tuneful flute accents running through Exquinox Productions’ head-noddable, break-driven groove. No less worthy of applause are the record’s guest contributors: East Coast vet (and Gunn’s Dubose Music Group supervisor) MC Lyte showcases her time-tested rhyme skills on a dope middle verse, and singer Brandon Pierre keeps the momentum up with a catchy, multilayered chorus. If you’re inspired to put your hands together after listening to this joint, then you’ll doubtless find more to enjoy on Gunn’s Faithful Struggle LP, scheduled to drop in October.
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 MC Lyte isn't in the co-signing business, so when she says an artist is dope I listen. She said J Gunn was dope, and so we listened. And? Well, listen for yourself.
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| Posted on Sep 02, 2011 |
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| Posted on Sep 02, 2011 |
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This song has that throwback feeling to it. J Gunn has a nice flow over the mellow beat. Really like the addition of the flutes. MC Lyte was dope on this.
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| Posted on Sep 02, 2011 |
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I give this 5-Stars and not because I produced the beat, in fact I'm only commenting on the rap. J Gunn, super talented! Has crazy style and confidence that make his delivery interesting. It makes you want to hear more. He has the flow of a seasoned vet with the hunger of a rookie. Brandon Pierre makes the hook memorable and really knows exactly how to bring out the best in the song and truly makes it a "song" that is radio worthy. MC Lyte is nothing less than what I would have expected! She has a wealth of knowledge and experience and it shows in the track that she hasn't lost that "heat" that she brought to so many classics in times past. I'm proud of J Gunn, and only see good things for him in the future!
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| Posted on Sep 03, 2011 |
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| Posted on Sep 04, 2011 |
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| Posted on Sep 04, 2011 |
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J Gunn's flow was on point as was the production. Hook was nice, but it sounded a little disoriented at times. Gonna look into more of J's work after hearing this.
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| Posted on Sep 05, 2011 |
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Yes yes yes! Radio material indeed.
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| Posted on Sep 05, 2011 |
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J Gunn is dope !! and im happy to see that hes gettin some buzz now !! All the THRYDAY stuff was/is amazing Khrysis and 9th did a lot of there beats ! NORTH CAROLINA is becomin a mecca for hip-hop
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| Posted on Sep 05, 2011 |
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This cat is fresh to death, love the flow and the production was on point. J Gunn is definitely the next due to look out for, check out his feature on www.sofullmusic.com
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| Posted on Oct 19, 2011 |
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