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Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they’re not out to get you. Whether or not there are as many anti-Joe Budden haters out there as the prolific New Jersey native seems to think there are, he continues to use that “me vs. the world” mentality as fuel for his lyrical fire, as seen on his new cut Downfall. Like the last few Budden tracks that have hit the internets (like R.I.P.), Downfall’s somber, epic beat was produced by frequent production collaborator J. Cardim, but unlike R.I.P. the track was originally intended to be on Budden’s upcoming album The Great Escape before clearance issues squashed that plan. However it got here, we’re now confronted with the prospect of unraveling more than seven minutes of deeply introspective, fearlessly dark microphone murder: “My nights dark but my days dark, covered in tattoos but I hate art.” So is Joey paranoid or dope, or both? You be the judge. The Great Escape, minus Downfall, will be released sometime in 2010…probably…hopefully.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on February 8, 2010
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I wonder how Joe's mom feels about his committing murder on wax...
All I have to say is damn. Good move opting to NOT put a 7-minute song on an album, but this needed to be heard. Hope Joe feels better after unleashing fury. 
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| Posted on Feb 01, 2010 |
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It's a little crazy that intense, seven minute songs are nothing unusual for Budden anymore, though I have to say he's still coming with it. Definitely one of those "you have to be in the right mood to enjoy" tracks.
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| Posted on Feb 01, 2010 |
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lyrical beast... nuff said
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| Posted on Feb 01, 2010 |
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This dude got alot to say....damn joe..
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| Posted on Feb 01, 2010 |
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classic. nuff said.
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| Posted on Feb 01, 2010 |
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Never really been a fan of Budden but this one's nice! Production's worth the 7 minutes...
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| Posted on Feb 01, 2010 |
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Dope Track SLAUGTERHOUSE!
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| Posted on Feb 01, 2010 |
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Only the Booth could dish out two classic 5 star worthy tracks in one night. To Joe, i hope this track did alot for you, emotionally getting stuff off ya chest. On to the production: EPIC.
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| Posted on Feb 02, 2010 |
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We in financial problems nigga.... Aint no time to feel for your pains... Dont sit and soak in misery... Get yo ass up and grind.
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| Posted on Feb 03, 2010 |
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Joe melts this track lyrically and effect is heightened by J. Cardim's production.
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| Posted on Feb 06, 2010 |
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DOPE! one of my fave rappers
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| Posted on Feb 27, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 87 |
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Hate him or not, no doubt his lyrical content always carries weight n meaning, sumthin that can b felt. Consistently fierce...one of my fav artists.
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| Posted on Mar 19, 2010 |
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i fuqkn love dis song!!!.The whole mixtape Irregular Heartbeat is fire..dis niqqa iz strait real. I cnt believe a majority of people dnt know about this man or have forgotten about him. 5 FUQKN STARS
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2010 |
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Snaps again and kills it again he is a killa
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