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3.3 ( 16 total votes )
Joe Budden - Something to RIde To
Artist: Joe Budden
Producer: J. Cardim
Album: Unreleased
Label: eOne
If I were a cruder man I would describe Joe Budden’s recent musical output as a hip-hop smocktease, except I’d use a word that rhymes with “smock.” Luckily, I’m far too classy for such low brow terms. Instead, I’ll simply say that, much like Budden’s recent tracks (Downfall, R.I.P., etc.), his latest effort Something to Ride To won’t be on his eagerly anticipated upcoming album The Great Escape, even though it was created alongside Great Escape production partner J. Cardim. Speaking of which, here Cardim crafts a sparse, airy beat that he says is indicative of Great Escape’s sample-free sound. On the mic side of the equation, Budden is as combative and lyrically dope as ever, though most notably Joe spends most of his time paradoxically explaining why the track in fact isn’t something to ride to. So why the title? Got me. For more from the dynamic duo be sure to check out Cardim’s upcoming project, Dice Music Group: The IN Crowd!, due out later this month, and keep it locked for the first official Great Escape single, coming whenever Budden decides to stop teasing us.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on June 14, 2010
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Hook was corny
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 544 |
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Joe is definitely becoming a constant rapper, all his tracks before have been bangers. The hook was the only weak part but Joe's rhymes are always straight. Now thinking about it, his songs are getting a bit silimar. I would like to hear something different but still a good song hear.
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2010 |
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Tastemaker |
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if i recall correctly joe's hooks never are too strong but he always brings the heat on his verses- i think that holds true here. a bit slower than usual maybe? definitely not one of his stronger offerings but solid nonetheless
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 73 |
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I like this, hook is wack though. He killed the verses...nough said
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11677 |
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Joey can spit bars for days, but when it comes to hooks I have not been impressed lately. I am not sure if he cares, but you CAN murder the mic 16 bars at a time AND write a decent hook.
Simply 'solid' for a "throwaway" record, but enough to remind us all that this new album better live up to all the hype. 
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2919 |
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Would make it a banger but Joe's missing that 'something'. He normally always is, dam if he could find that soemthing for all his songs I would be a diehard fan!
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2010 |
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Yo, Joey Got bars for dayyyys....but in my opinion if he wants to come back in todays industry he needs to reinvent himself and switch up something. Music is Evolving. If Joey would have put this track out in the early 90's he would have sold alot. Radios dont care if hip hop is dead or not. Its WHO they can sell.
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 2476 |
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Like every Joe Budden track, ever, you have to listen to every line closely, and there aren't many emcees you can say that about. But I have to agree with Prince Charming - can he put it all together for an album? As you can tell from the intro, I can't wait to find out.
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2010 |
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i agree with roshambo
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2010 |
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this beat is ridiculous...very layered...joe spits, hook is cool
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 877 |
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Production was alright. Joe comes nice with wordplay and lines.
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jun 10, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1227 |
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This song is step in the direction, I wasn’t feeling his last few features but this sees him back on top.
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| Posted on Jun 12, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2065 |
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Joey got something better up his sleeve.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 203 |
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Can't wait for the album.
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| Posted on Jun 17, 2010 |
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