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Joell Ortiz - Stand Up ft. Novel
Artist: Joell Ortiz
Featuring: Novel
Producer: Novel
Album: Free Agent
Label: Lush Life/eOne
If you’re still not convinced that Novel is a bona fide jack of all musical trades and styles, take a listen to this new cut off Joell Ortiz’ forthcoming LP, Free Agent. Stand Up was personally delivered to the Booth by the ATL singer/songwriter/emcee/producer, accompanied by the caveat that his production for other artists was far from what fans could expect on his own debut (The Audiobiography, out this June), but the synth-driven instrumental he contributes here, not to mention his soulful hook, easily stand on their own merits. Ortiz’ triumphant verses are equally noteworthy; the Slaughterhouse rapper manages to avoid the ‘motivational record’s biggest pitfall, preachiness, by keeping things sincere, humble, and personal as he describes his climb to the top. Above all, it’s clear that Joell’s enjoying his newfound artistic freedom, a fact that bodes very well for his sophomore studio album (due out this summer).
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 55 |
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Dis song is gooood no lie but not sumthin i can jam to still gooood though
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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Wasn't expecting this sound from a Novel and Ortiz collaboration. These are both artists everyone needs to perma-glue under their radar.
Love this, maybe, just maybe, the best song of the night (at least for me). |
| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11639 |
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Ortiz + Novel = album I would love to hear. At least we get them on this one record, though - right? (I am an optimist). Without a doubt two of my favorite artists right now. Always come with it - every time; no different here.
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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My favorite up-and-comin rapper and my favorite up-and-comin R&B artist (wit that hip-hop vibe) on the same track! gotta love it. Novel displays them smooth vocals as always. Joell kills on the mic, but I have to say I've never heard a track from him where he doesn't switch up the flow for the entire track. His lyrics make up for the monotonous cadence, tho.
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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Novel is definitely an up-and-comer. He sounds great on everything. No exception here. Joell Ortiz rapped pretty good on here. Nothin less than a banger. The hook kinda reminded me of "All The Above." Lotta good songs on the Booth tonight, btw.
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 267 |
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@Juanito- you said it best.
If anyone hasn't heard of Novel yet, check out some of his track on here, and his 808's and Mixtapes online (especially the Amazin' remix..fire). Looking forward to both blowing up this summer. |
| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 98 |
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Joells real hiphop
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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I agree with Juanito. If he could change up the monotonous cadence I would like Joell more but the tracks still dope. Novel produces a very nice beat and contributes an inspiring chorus. Joell does his thing lyrically. Banger!
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 4267 |
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DAMN!! I just love it when MCs like Ortiz goes for radio-ready joints ... cos that always results in joints that people can dance or post the wall to, but it has deep lyrics as well...
Joell kills the lyrics and rhyming schemes as always ... Talent on the production, talent on the mic = Novel ... he's Next ... |
| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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I love it when a good rapper that usually doesn't get the high quality beats he deserves, meets good production! =) After all, it's music "we" are makin, so there's nothing wrong with adding good background music to your well crafted lyrics Joell! ;)
Novel did brilliant! |
| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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Joell Ortiz is usually stuck with those average beats and this production is fire with those synths. Novel is smooth on the hook this is a brilliant combo right here! Banger great message!
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 63 |
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Straight banger...love hearing Joell's grittiness over these heavy synths. And Novel, what can you say? - he's got incredible future potential written all over him...The contrasts in this track are just sick and they all come together so well: Mesh.
Motivational tracks can be totally hit or miss, but with such a deadly combination, this one is definitely a hit. Banger. |
| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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Joel ortiz aint little in da game especially with slaughterhouse this is crazy =}
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 573 |
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GStan10 - I agree. The hook sounds very similar to All the Above. The beat on this was nothing special. The cadence could have been more complex in my opinion. The flows, however, were very nice. It's definitely worth listening to again, though I'm not sure just how much replay value it has.
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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different for joell i like
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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Knowing that Novel is on here i hope its good. I really like here. Instantly I like the beginning...so far so good. Joell's flow is......whatever. He kind of sounds like Big Pun to me. I really like the production on here. I might listen to it again just to hear Novel. His part was def my fav.
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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lovin it! comes hard, everything smooth, would def like to see something more from these two...
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 3210 |
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This song is a banger! Production is fresh, catchy and energetic and the melody is sooo good! They both sound great (I like the hook more than the verses, though)
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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Really Impressive
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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Feelin this no doubt.
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| Posted on Apr 11, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 134 |
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some parts of the songs are good.. overall, it's just OK
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| Posted on Apr 18, 2009 |
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