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Joell Ortiz - Good Times
Artist: Joell Ortiz
Producer: Drewski
Album: Free Agent
Label: Lush Life/eOne
Recently being granted his requested release from Dr. Dre‘s Aftermath Entertainment (reportedly after refusing to dumb down his lyrics for radio), Brooklyn’s Joell Ortiz is happy to be a free agent right now. Close to what we’ve heard, the Brooklyn native once again takes the listener back to his Cooper Park Projects neighborhood to reflect on all the Good Times experienced; since they tend to be few and far between, we’re left to wonder, in Ortiz’s words, “days like this, why they have to stop?” As Joell’s most-underrated-MC status is maintained on his verses, additional credit should go to producer Drewski, whose sampling of Bobby Darin’s classic When I Get Home provides a smooth, easygoing backdrop. For all those looking for some good old-fashioned quality hip-hop, check for Joell Ortiz’ upcoming sophomore album Free Agent, which will be in stores sooner than you think.
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 241 |
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I like Joell Ortiz lyrically and his voice isn't annoying as some of these new age rappers...the production is kinda week and the hook isn't really that catchy...
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| Posted on Aug 04, 2008 |
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this dude is one of of the true talents of the new milli. This song is soulful and well put together. However deffinatly not asingle. Not bad though.
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| Posted on Aug 04, 2008 |
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It's alright.
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| Posted on Aug 04, 2008 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 608 |
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the song is just mediocre could have beeen better. good album filler?
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| Posted on Aug 04, 2008 |
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| Posted on Aug 04, 2008 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2130 |
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I never really was looking for Joell in the past...but this joint right here is pretty tyte. I'm always a sucker for a soulful, good day and good times banger. I might become a new fan if he keeps serving up sincerity like this.
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| Posted on Aug 04, 2008 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 3212 |
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Not my type of song but decent! Good beat and good flow, the chorus is weak
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| Posted on Aug 04, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11676 |
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Every time I am sent a new Joell Ortiz record, I need to allow for at least three listens. He is captivating on the lyrical tip and usually meshes well with his production compliments. Here, producer Drewski uses a SICK sample (see Burmy's blurb about for more info).
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| Posted on Aug 04, 2008 |
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Really dig the sample on the production, although the beat is slightly sparse. Joell did his thing on this, it isn't bad, but can be dull at times. Its a solid track though, not single worthy, but a nice album one.
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| Posted on Aug 04, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 181 |
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seems like no one gives a shit if your lyricly talented these days, can even hear the clicks on the sample this actualy grows on ya the more u listen to it
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| Posted on Aug 04, 2008 |
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i like i
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| Posted on Aug 04, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 142 |
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its good times.....this is nice
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| Posted on Aug 04, 2008 |
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idk the beat isnt catchin me i mean i love ortiz flow but idk bout this one
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2008 |
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classic joell ortiz beat iz type boring tho, i love it when he says "Awww Mannn"
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| Posted on Aug 06, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 43 |
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he shoulda had snoop on dis too
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| Posted on Aug 06, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 356 |
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Joell is a beast. He rides this beat perfectly. Great song.
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| Posted on Aug 08, 2008 |
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YO THIS JOINT IS HOT JOELL DID HIS THING
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2008 |
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If I had a third thumb I'd put it up!!Joell is a lyrical monster and he always paints a picture with his words.
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| Posted on Nov 11, 2008 |
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what duh f*** what type of song is this this song sounds like crap even soulja boy done better than thiz crap this song has no feelings
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| Posted on Apr 03, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 8863 |
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It's so smooth.
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| Posted on Aug 29, 2012 |
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