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3.5 ( 17 total votes )
Jarren Benton - Skate
Artist: Jarren Benton
Producer: Jake One
Album: Jarren Benton
Label: Funk Volume
Though this record’s title might bring Lupe‘s Kick Push to mind, ATL up-and-comer Jarren Benton has a lot more in common with a certain Detroit native – that’s right: Benton’s flow, polysyllabic rhymes, and humorously abrasive subject matter (complete with cartoonish sound effects) on Skate are all eerily reminiscent of Eminem. Let me emphasize, though, that this isn’t a bad thing – the style suits him well, and the creativity on display here suggests that there’s a lot more to the emcee than a not-half-bad Shady impression. It clearly takes cojones and plenty of personality for a rapper to stand out over production this quirky; Jake One bookends each shouted hook with a couple of bars in cut time, and J.B. shines on these breathless segues. The self-proclaimed “hip-rocker” is currently in the process of weighing major label offers. With the unique style he brings on Skate, it’s easy to see why both Universal/Motown and Def Jam are angling to add him to their rosters.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on February 2, 2009
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Jake One beats are always dope and this fits his flow well. The hook is alright and he do kinda sound like Eminem. I can listen to this somtimes
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| Posted on Jan 27, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jan 27, 2009 |
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Jarren Benton has a nice swagga. I like his lyrics and kind of hardcore MC mentality. Hip Hop needs to brought back were rappers talk about the game and life. There is too much joking around and same old messages in a lot of songs. Uniqueness is what makes an artist special and sometimes noticed by record labels.I like this joint right here ill isen to it for a while.
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| Posted on Jan 27, 2009 |
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This definately reminds me of those old crazy flows of Eminem back when he sounded hungry... I love this guys lyrics and delivery. The hook is just alright, but the sound effects and crazy lyrics push it to banger status.
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| Posted on Jan 27, 2009 |
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@ BigTstacksmoney - I always laugh when people comment about an artist and their 'swagga' (or swagger), but truth be told, that is exactly what Jarren Benton has. Whatever swag is... he has got it.
Look out for more from Jarren in the months to come. DJBooth has the exclusives... 
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| Posted on Jan 27, 2009 |
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Crazy punchlines! Mean flow!
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| Posted on Jan 27, 2009 |
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@ BigTstacksmoney: Too much joking around? Get the "gasp" outta here. Hip hop is supposed to be everything...serious and funny. In my opinion, some of hip hop has failed cuz idiot purists have been too serious about what hip hop is SUPPOSED to be. Quit smothering diversity.
(Some of the greatest rappers alive are comedians....i.e Eminem and Nick Cannon (hahaha....I am one too) ANYWHO, Jake One makes some real hot joints yo. I've became a newer fan as a of late. Jarren brings fresh energy over a very "play it back again" style beat from Mr. White Van. Solid. |
| Posted on Jan 27, 2009 |
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The music is just not enjoyable. Wouldn't play it again since there's no harmony as far as the "melody" goes. It sounds chaotic. And that thing playin with the tempo was not good whatever the purpose was.
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| Posted on Jan 27, 2009 |
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This is humorous lyricism which always entertains me....
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| Posted on Jan 27, 2009 |
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This is stuff I need right now. I'm get'n worn out on Wayne and everyone else. Plus it's Jake One.
Though you say he's unsigned and that Def Jam and all are after him but the beginning of the track he drops Rhymesayers. So what's up with that? |
| Posted on Jan 27, 2009 |
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Now this is what Hip Hop vs. "Rap" is all about. It does have your Eminem mixed with a Lupe feel to it. It's funny, lightweight content makes it easily commercial - I think this track is cool!
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| Posted on Jan 27, 2009 |
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@gpenguin1 - Rhymesayers is Jake One's label... the man who produced this track.
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| Posted on Jan 27, 2009 |
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Beats pretty sick i could see this song being played in a movie where zombies are getting blown away lol. Lyrical play is pretty nice "Inside that white man like a child mol%%%%%."
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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You know I shoulda connected those dots. I mean I knew but just didn't think it through.
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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I quote everything FredRico wrote...there's no harmony on this song, too confused! I don't like the background music and the hook is really mediocre. His flow is ok
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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YO, this is my first time hearing of this Kid
with the current state of hip hop this is whats missing, that hardcore shit, I love this joint. Its music to my ears when I dont have to hear grown men talk about hand bags and purses and there so called swagg, I feel like its era of the fags. Its good to know that hardcore hip hop is still breathing. |
| Posted on Jan 28, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 261 |
sounds like bob to me...
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| Posted on Jan 29, 2009 |
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I like this even more after listening to it a few more times... I looked up some of his other songe, and somebody betta sign this dude QUICK!
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| Posted on Feb 02, 2009 |
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most of these new MCs are terrible...*cough* Soulja Boy *cough* but there are a couple good fresh artists out there
to name a few: B.o.B., Asher Roth, Abutta, Wale, Charles Hamilton, Kid Cudi and now I can add J.B. |
| Posted on Feb 15, 2009 |
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I wasnt sure whether to play this guys shit or not, and im glad i did. i didnt expect this at all from someone i never heard of. similar sound as jay z. mad good stuff, given my props.
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| Posted on Apr 03, 2009 |
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