Joell Ortiz - I Tote Guns

Producer: Ted Smooth

Album: Retox

Label: Lush Life/eOne

This Friday DJ Ted Smooth is going to release Retox, a project that mixes classic Dr. Dre beats with new verses from various artists. On the latest Retox release, Smooth taps Joell Ortiz to rhyme over Dre’s Keep Their Heads Ringing while the DJ adds a little Notorious B.I.G. on the chorus, creating new song I Tote Guns. Joell has been Mr. Guest Feature over the last couple of years and with his raps over this track, it clearly evident that it is always a wise choice to bring on the Bronx Bomber. Frankly, Ortiz makes listening to the record interesting enough that Dr. Dre’s lyrics don’t run through the brain simultaneously while listening. It’s going to be interesting to see who else Smooth has tapped for this project, what beats he uses and what vocal samples he intertwines with each beat. I guess we’ll just have to wait until Friday…

This song first appeared on the Independent Chart on January 9, 2012

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TheHipHop_Aficionado DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 121	Rating: TheHipHop_Aficionado's Top Rated Songs That remixed beat is excellent for a freestyle or mix-tape. But you really need to bring it lyrically if you set your self up with something strong like that. The verse is nice, but really I keep listening to it for the remixed beat and chorus. I'd play it for a freestyle battle with friends at a get together. 3.5 stars
	Posted on Jan 05, 2012

djblaze DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 8304	Rating: djblaze's Top Rated Songs This is tough right here. I like the throwback beat and cuts. Joell Ortiz flow was just right for this NYC beat. This is a BANGER for my tri-state ears... Follow @djblaze_djbooth
	Posted on Jan 05, 2012