In his home city of Watts, up-and-coming rapper Jay Rock was shot during a street dispute. Left for dead, but emerging alive and awake in a hospital bed, Jay reflects on his life, culminating in his discovery that the shooter was someone he considered family. Three months and loads of strenuous rehabilitation later, Jay Rock is right back at the scene of the incident, out to get some much-desired revenge. Giving the track somewhat of a film noir effect, Tyrese (also a Watts-born musician) croons a bluesy hook over producer E.P.‘s jazzy beat, all in hopes of affirming that the streets Respect Me. Those who appreciate tales from the hood and vivid storytelling should be in for a treat, Rock’s debut album Follow Me Home is tentatively set to drop this fall.
Pretty decent. Reminded me of "Game" at the beginning. I like this. Nice to hear some story telling type, life reflection joints. Dude's flow is not super special, but it's decent.
When you talk about the expression "heart of the streets," look no further than Jay Rock. Dude has been spitting just as long as The Game, so its unfair to make the comparison -- other than that his voice slightly sounds similar. Nice story within the song; you need to listen all the way through.
your right dj z nice story within the song beat is nice 2 kick back 2 blunt in hand and think about wats being said within his lyrics decent enuff 2 hit the rotation..
i acually dont have a problem w/ DIS song even tho i usually dont listen to DIS type of rap...i wish tyrese woulda done betta tho becuz i like him/hiz voice a lot...it wuz aight 4 me. (o yeah and a gud story in it.)
Jay Rock is real underrated. He could be somethin nice special. This song is HOTT! O yea and what can i say, Tyrese does it 110% like always. Definitely in rotation, but not a banger.
Jay Rock definitely deserves more respect and shouldn't be compared to the Game. His flow on his other tracks are always solid and this one emotes sincerity. Though his other tracks had a much stronger beat, but it's understandable why they did what they did for this track. I have respect for this type to track and what he's doing, but in all honesty, I can't take a it seriously. The message and story that he's trying to tell is TOO clear cut, there's no lyrical creativity here.. he's just telling it like it is. I just feel that there are a lotta tracks like this out there and a lotta generic rappers can pull it off.
@ "RainaYagurl"...o...but i real-e dont think he wuz dat bad but hey we're all different w/ different tastes.....but he sure aint ugly tho. I think HE'S FINE/HOTT!!!!!:)
An album filler right here. I like autobiographies but I prefer to read about it or watching it on the learning channel. I like the aura that the track delivers. Not a track that I would listen to again.
The beat sets the mood for the story perfectly. This song is a true story people, so its not going to be upbeat or a "snap" type of track, so give Jay a break.
I mean...even WOW!!! liked it, so you know the lyrics made up for the slow tempo! :P
It's hard not to compare him to the Game, he sound just like him. That ain't good plus he reppin' west too. Well I do like Tyrese on this, he sound good. The song it self is pretty decent.
@mmoore1127, it doesn't matter if he's spttin the Gospel of Christ. if he aint doin it well then I aint listenin!! well, I would if it's the Gospel but you get my idea
Boring boring boring! I like the beat but I can't understand what he's saying...so I get bored coz I can't dance to it, either lol! I guess it's a well-done song, just not for me at all. I won't even rate, otherwise ya'll will hate me, again.
he may sound kinda like the game but he no where on the game's level but these is a pretty good song tyreese didnt wow me with a memorable hook that could have took the song over the top i give it 3 stars
Most ppl can't really relate to this song bc its his personal story but when your life is messed up or you need a break from reality this is the type of song i would put on and just re-evaluate my life with...It's a laid back joint.
Full effect Westcoast style here. Too many people are use to the up beat South movement but they lack what the Westcoast brings to the table. What happened to the story telling that used to be around hip-hop?
Beat is coo and chill and Jay Rock kills it. I think he could have done better then Tyrese...but can't satisfy them all. Jay Rock is a good rapper and The Game should be helping get his name out there. I'll throw it into my rotation for sure
i feel wat he was going for, but his rapping voice sounds like game too much 4 me. but im feeling wat he trying to say n this song, so 4 dat i cant really hate. i see west coast making a push dats wats up. good song nice 3 out 5, i would to hear more from this guy
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