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Jay Rock - Diary of a Broke N*gga
Artist: Jay Rock
Featuring: Kendrick Lamar
Producer: Crada
Album: Black Friday
Label: TDE/Strange Music
It may be cliché, but it’s true: no matter how bad you’ve got it, there’s somebody out there who’s worse off. Just in time for Thanksgiving, the eternally ‘hood Jay Rock is back with mixtape leak Diary of a Broke N*gga, a joint sure to leave listeners grateful for what they’ve got. Backed by the gritty, sampled boardwork of Crada, the freestyle series alumnus reminds us what true desperation looks like, describing a man pushed past his limit by inner-city poverty: “See the stress on his face. Look in his heart, ain’t no love in the place / What’s on his mind? Murder, money and mayhem…” Lending their vocals to the chorus are not one but two guest artists; while it’s anyone’s guess why Booth-approved up-and-comer (and freestyle alum) Kendrick Lamar was enlisted to assist singer Giddy on the chorus rather than being tapped for a verse of his own, the record as a whole is dope enough to overlook that missed opportunity. If you like what you’re hearing, more is on its way; Black Friday, Jay Rock’s first project since leaving Warner Bros. for Strange Music. is set to hit the ‘net – you guessed it – this Friday, November 26.
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Much better than your typical mixtape cut. Nice dynamic between artist and producer, who while I doubt shared a studio to create this record, seem to have the perfect match for one another. While this won't spurn that many repeat listens, it will remind fans that Jay Rock has plenty to offer hip hop.
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2010 |
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this song is not that bad
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2010 |
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this is one of the best songs ive heard all year. hands down. i love his voice and his flow. i love the beat. i can't over the chorus tho! its perfect. i gottta hear more from this guy. i'd give it 6 stars if i could.
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2010 |
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Especially being out in L.A., it's great to see the New West movement continue to build, and Jay Rock's becoming one of those building blocks.
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2010 |
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This is another good peice of work from Jay Rock. I loved his previous work. And im really feeling this. He started off hard and finished hard. The chorus is pretty bad tho. Im not really feeling the production from Crada, either. In rotation for me. I just dont feel there is enough for me to rate it any higher....
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2010 |
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| Posted on Nov 25, 2010 |
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| Posted on Nov 27, 2010 |
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Hard!!!lyrics are a bit generic, but heavy flow and chorus is bangin, in fact its the commodity that keeps this joint alive. I like
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| Posted on Nov 29, 2010 |
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This is my type of avenue stroll window down still feeling good in MY hooptie trick type ish!
Flavored it up, Jay Rock officially! Four! www.wemix.com/industrealstrength |
| Posted on Dec 01, 2010 |
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Look inside the eyes of a broke nigga, see the stress on his face? Look at his heart, ain't no love in the place. Whats on his mind? Murda, money, and mayhem and if he don't see a dollar somebody visiting Satan!!!!! Damn son, this is in the first bar? Really caught my attention, dope!
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| Posted on Dec 03, 2010 |
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Not crazy about the title or this track. He could have been a little more mature about.
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2010 |
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