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Joell Ortiz - Battle Cry
Artist: Joell Ortiz
Producer: The Audible Doctor
Album: Farewell Summer LP
Label: Lush Life/eOne
I’ve been called crazy for making this claim before, most recently on Joell Ortiz’ previous feature ‘80s Baby, but for my money, the Brooklyn microphone destroyer is Slaughterhouse’s best emcee. Budden may be deeper, Crooked may be stronger and Royce may be crazier, but no one drops more consistently dope records than Joell. Go ahead, listen to this new leak Battle Cry and tell me I’m wrong. Fueled by a soul sampled beat underlaid by some dark underpinnings courtesy of The Audible Doctor, who clearly has the prescription for what ails hip-hop, Ortiz proceeds to go into his warrior mode and drop almost four straight minutes of artillery rap, flipping lines like “Guess what, that’s who I hang with / so when you speak industry I don’t speak the language / Play a beat and I’ll show you why I’m the head honcho / I’m getting away with murder like the white Bronco” with skill and power. Still don’t agree with me? Perhaps Joell’s upcoming Farewell Summer EP will convince you otherwise when it drops on September 10.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on September 13, 2010
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 One of the best in the game today. Each record Joell releases makes you respect his skill and passion more and more. "Battle Cry" bleeds hip hop. Joell Ortiz is hip hop.
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| Posted on Sep 09, 2010 |
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Man has BARS for days 'nuff said
Still bump his 625 grams series #YOAWA all day |
| Posted on Sep 09, 2010 |
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today has been a great day for new music. joell's track could be the best of them all.
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Joell went HARD! Pardon my ignorance, I've known he was a good rapper, but he was relentless with bars here.
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| Posted on Sep 09, 2010 |
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right on on the slaughterhouse analysis Nathan. they each got their own unique style. but i think of all 4 emcee's as equals. this jam is definitely full of punchlines though. sick.
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| Posted on Sep 09, 2010 |
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this dude is the epitome of an emcee
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| Posted on Sep 09, 2010 |
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Joell is da man!!!
YAOWA! beat bangs and Joell kills it as usual 5 stars! The Art of Blends... DJCriticalHype.com Critical Hype on Twitter |
| Posted on Sep 09, 2010 |
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Let me reiterate my comment from ‘80’s Baby ‘Joell is hands down the best mc in slaughterhouse’
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| Posted on Sep 09, 2010 |
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This shit is hot i luv Joell!!
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| Posted on Sep 09, 2010 |
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Sorry I'm not feeling it...it's not terrible but I don't think it's anywhere near the rating that people are giving it. The beat is nice and Joell does have good linesd but overall, it's 3.5 but rounding down to even out the rating
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| Posted on Sep 09, 2010 |
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I'm sticking to my story - the scary things is, these aren't even his best bars. I can't think of another emcee who's so consistently dope - wack emcees better run when they hear Joell's Battle Cry.
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| Posted on Sep 09, 2010 |
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hot stuff as usual from Joel
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| Posted on Sep 09, 2010 |
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Joell is the truth. Joell is hip-hop done right.
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| Posted on Sep 09, 2010 |
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Hear of slauterhouse, but never bumped them. This is why I joined the site, I wanted to know where real hip hop went. This guy is refreshing, I feel bad because there are people who are addicted to the radio rap and don't get to hear this. FIRE.
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| Posted on Sep 09, 2010 |
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I always liked Joel the best in Slaughterhouse, this just proves he's the best in NYC right now. I feel bad for anyone who has beef with this guy
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| Posted on Sep 09, 2010 |
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Consistency, as Nathan said, is definitely a trait that Joell Ortiz has embraced when it comes to music. Royce is my personal favorite of Slaughterhouse, but Joell is a close runner up.
Loved the rock inspired production going on in this one. Joell comes with some pretty sick punchlines sure to leave any die hard fan proud. Farewell Summer is gonna be nice. |
| Posted on Sep 09, 2010 |
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Wow if these are not his best bars I'm scared for the rest of hip hop right now lol. Seriously though lyrical hard hitting hip hop at it's finest.
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I feel there isc a mismatch of energy here. Mellow production combined with Joel's intense lyrical rawness is not a good collabo. They should of given joel a stronger beat to rap to.
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| Posted on Sep 12, 2010 |
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JOELL IS IN A CLASS OF ONLY A FEW! TALENT CAN ONLY BE SLEPT ON FOR ONLY SO LONG!!! THAT 80'S CRACK IS BACK!!! WATER!!!!
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| Posted on Sep 13, 2010 |
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Joell Ortiz is bringing back the spitting when it comes to New York Hip Hop. Like he said Flex, "RHYME!"
Audible Doctor with the sick production. Enjoyed this track greatly. The Diggers Union Local 1200 Hevehitta on Twitter |
| Posted on Sep 13, 2010 |
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Joell O, is hip-hop, the man is sick on the mic.
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| Posted on Sep 13, 2010 |
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I think its a Lil overrated. Its just a passing record in my ears. Wouldn't wanna hear it again.
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| Posted on Sep 14, 2010 |
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jOEll ALWAYS BRINGS THE HEAT
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2010 |
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It would be nice to hear this live!!
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2010 |
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This is hot allday
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| Posted on Sep 16, 2010 |
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Bars for Days!! He is possibly the top punchline rapper in slaughterhouse.
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| Posted on Sep 16, 2010 |
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| Posted on Sep 20, 2010 |
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Slaughterhouse is unstoppable, and Joell is a good example of why that is. An amazing artist and talent he delivers real, heart-felt hip hop (my weakness). Luv it!!
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| Posted on Sep 20, 2010 |
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this track is crazy! cant wait to rock it in the whip all the way turned up! beat is amazing and lyrics on point and witty as ever as always thanks joell
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| Posted on Sep 21, 2010 |
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FIRE
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| Posted on Sep 21, 2010 |
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Imma say it, this dude is the heir apparent to Big Pun.
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| Posted on Sep 23, 2010 |
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very impressive...
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| Posted on Sep 23, 2010 |
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Nice...
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