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Jabee - Better
Artist: Jabee
Featuring: King Mez , Carlitta Durand
Producer: Comission Gordon
Album: None (Promo Single)
Label: Caraway 1965
Did you enjoy Go and Tell ‘Em (Remix), Blood and A Blessing, the previous solo features from Jabee? Well, I’ve got good news: his latest promo single is “Better.” OK, that’s just the title – but, with the obligatory dumb joke out of the way, it’s also an excellent track in its own right. Here, The Paraplegics beatsmith Commissioner Gordon‘s bluesy, electric-guitar-laced production sets the stage for verses which find the Oklahoma City native, along with North Carolina-based reader favorite King Mez, reflecting on growth, self-improvement, and what truly constitutes maturity. Carlitta Durand, the rising soul songstress recently heard on Chaundon‘s Y’all Don’t Want It rounds out the lineup, reminding us that learning from mistakes is the key to self-improvement on the chorus. Though Jabee’s acknowledges that he “still act[s] like [he] did at age 10 sometimes,” it’s clear that he’s headed down the right path. This track isn’t set for inclusion on any forthcoming project, but those who like what they’re hearing should keep it locked for the latest from this talented up-and-comer.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on July 19, 2010
Listen to More: Jabee , King Mez , Carlitta Durand Written by richard
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I will agree with Richard (see above) - even though he said he was joking - that this Jabee record is BETTER (haha) than anything we've heard from him before.
Ironic, of course, considering the title, but maybe he just needed sometime to come into his own. Excellent feature selections (Durand and Mez are making NC proud) and the production is soothing to the hip hop soul. 
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| Posted on Jul 11, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 12, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 12, 2010 |
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i was really impressed with carlitta here, she shone for me. the beat and every other element were also great.
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| Posted on Jul 12, 2010 |
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Mellowed out, smooth, lyrical, it's hard to find any fault with this track. I'd have to go back a listen to more Jabee before I say this is "better" than his previous work, but it certainly sounds like a high-water mark.
Attention emcees - Carlitta will kill the hook on your track.
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| Posted on Jul 12, 2010 |
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the beat on this one is what initially gets my attention, Jabee's flow is solid but it's Carlitta's soft vocals that really hold down this track for me
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| Posted on Jul 12, 2010 |
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overall really dope track. i would disagree with most saying this is some of jabee's best work. he has put out tons of tracks that showcase his wordplay and dope style. king mez was dope. 1st time hearing him. of course carlitta has voice of an angel. and that chorus is perfect. the beat is not my fav. but fits the charatcder of the track. so well done co-mish. looking forward to hearing all these cats again.
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| Posted on Jul 12, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 16, 2010 |
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Productionis stand out here, Jabcee and Meez are laying down solid verses on this track, my only complaint would be the medicore hook.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 04, 2010 |
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Commish always comes correct man... The production is beautiful. Carlitta on the chorus is very "angelic". Jabee + Mez is a killer combo. Both holding there ground well. I've yet to hear something bad from mez man...
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| Posted on Aug 14, 2010 |
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