Jimmy Powers - Same James

Producer: LONEgevity

Album: Cali-Foreigner

Label: 2012 Dynasty

While it hasn’t been all that long since Jimmy Powers introduced himself to Booth readers with mixtape cut Classless, those who dug the hip-hop purist’s first feature should nonetheless be relieved to hear that the California up-and-comer hasn’t changed one bit in the weeks since – as he explains on this new single, he’s the Same James we met back in early April. Backed by the gritty-but-smooth boardwork of beatsmith LONEgevity, who samples Bettye LaVette’s soul classic, Let Me Down Easy, Powers lists off the many ways in which he’s the same as he ever was, from the deeply personal (“Still insecure, still want what I can’t have, still need to repair my relations with my dad.”) to the simply eccentric (“Still got more cologne than Fabio does.). Above all, it’s clear that the emcee is still and always will be one-hundred percent devoted to classic hip-hop – a stance that’s sure to earn him fans among underground heads in the Booth. This retro-informed joint and much more can be found on Powers’ Cali-Foreigner LP, out now in stores and online.

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DJ Z DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 11677	Rating: DJ Z's Top Rated Songs I have a feeling that our Booth heads will enjoy this Jimmy Powers offering more than his first feature. Its a little less "underground," though I hate follower labels, and is carried nicely by an honest vocal performance and some mad catchy production work. I was originally leaning towards a '3' rating, but I'm feeling generous today. Follow @DJBooth
	Posted on May 25, 2010

The5JAY13 Tastemaker Total Ratings: 492	Rating: The5JAY13's Top Rated Songs Really catchy production work, and I really like the offering. However, I can't help the feeling that I've heard this before.
	Posted on May 25, 2010

RyanSx Tastemaker Total Ratings: 1217	Rating: RyanSx's Top Rated Songs The song itself was good, but throughout the majority I got tired of hearing him complain about his problems. The kid can rap, no doubt about that, however I think he just needs a different concept. Production wasn't anything too great, so not much left to say. This was OK.
	Posted on May 25, 2010

Guest	Rating: The concept is nice along with the rotation worthy rhymes, but both the production and Powers' flow are very monotone. I'd like to hear a little more excitement.
	Posted on May 25, 2010

The 149th Tastemaker Total Ratings: 2065	Rating: The 149th's Top Rated Songs i appreciate a old school sample as much as the next guy but this is way too much of a throwback for me to enjoy.
	Posted on May 25, 2010

Nathan S. DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 2476	Rating: Nathan S.'s Top Rated Songs I'm always a sucker for soul samples, and I couldn't help but dig this one. As for Jimmy's rhymes, definitely solid. I could have used some more expressiveness in his delivery, but the man's undoubtedly got some talent. I'm down to hear more from the man, keep em coming.
	Posted on May 25, 2010