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Jimmy Powers - Classless
Artist: Jimmy Powers
Producer: Mr. Ridley
Album: Cali-Foreigner
Label: 2012 Dynasty
To paraphrase Howard Beale, underground rapper and first-time featuree Jimmy Powers is mad as hell, and he’s not gonna take it anymore! The targets of the Californian up-and-comer’s ire on this newly-released B-side are, of course, the Classless “new-school cats” who he sees as betraying the very essence of hip-hop. Even if you’re not quite as orthodox as J.P., the passion with which he blazes Mr. Ridley‘s gritty, sampled boardwork (complete with authentic cuts) is undeniable. While its La Coka Nostra member and fellow hardcore head Slaine who steps up to the mic on the front end, Powers closes the proceedings with a sentiment that we all can stand behind: “Hip Hop bein’ dead is as mythical as a minotaur.” Needless to say, listeners can expect nothing but pure, uncut, bubblegum-free underground beats and rhymes on Powers’ latest studio album, Cali-Foreigner, scheduled to hit record stores and online retailers May 4.
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dat oprah or wuteva is annoying dont like des at all,dude can rap i feel dat aleast but only if dat sound in da background can go i would give dis rotation
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2010 |
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There are two types of artists these days - the ones who embrace the current state of the music game and the ones who don't want to embrace it and rap about doing so. Based on this cut alone it seems Mr. Powers falls into that second category.
I'd have a problem with this if the execution wasn't any good, but I found "Classless" to be a dope track. 
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2010 |
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Co-sign @jbuntyn90
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2010 |
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Feels similar to the Scheme joint in that the beat and the rhymes are on point, but there's too much of both. Simplify, simplify, simplify. Strip a couple elements out of this production and his flow would stand out even more. As is, it gets overwhelmed.
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2010 |
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Thanks for the feedback gents....this is virtually the only Rah Rah joint on my record...feel free to email me and I can forward some more "user friendly" cuts...much respect for the honesty!!
Jimmy.t.powers@gmail.com |
| Posted on Apr 06, 2010 |
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Im feeling this one very much, contrary to general opinion. I do think there is something that is a bit over done on the production, but I still like it.
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2010 |
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jimmy brings the heat from line 1 which i like. he wastes no time saying exactly who he is and what he is about. he gets to me really well on this track. i dont care about "user-friendly" jimmy, keep this coming!
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 4267 |
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Healthy cuts, scratching and hardcore wordplay that kept me entertained till the end. But the quality could've been better... 2.5
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2010 |
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I did love the scratching in the middle of the song. It reminded me of some old school. The lyrics are just ok and the vocals are just ok beat is pretty good
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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i think the production is kinda of everywhere and really makes this song almost unbearable to listen. but i did try to listen and jimmy gets kudos for grabbing the mic and never letting go. totally went in. Slaine did just about the same went in with purpose..execution personified but the beat is unlistenable so ill give this a2
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| Posted on Apr 17, 2010 |
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