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John Public - Freedom People
Artist: John Public
Producer: DJay Cas
Album: John Said: NahMean Mixtape
Label: Unsigned
I don’t mind suspending my disbelief to enjoy a good song, but when I hear underground up-and-comers rhapsodize about their stratospheric stacks and million-dollar jewelry… well, let’s just say I find it a little hard to swallow. True to his name, Sneaker Music emcee John Public sidesteps the issue by gearing his music to the common man and woman. As he proves on new album leak Freedom People, he has no qualms about admitting that he’s in pretty much the same boat as the rest of us: “Middle class-raised, this year made minimum wage, 11 grand in debt…” Backed by DJay Cas’ head-nodding soul samples, the Jersey City native expresses solidarity with Americans struggling to get by, and encourages all who will listen to give the political finger-pointing a rest and start working together to build a better future. Wise words, to be sure. We can only hope that hip-hop-loving Americans will take his message to heart. For more insightful rhymes and old school-informed boardwork, check out the artist’s John Said: NahMean street album, released March 3 and available for free download here.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on March 22, 2010
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How long have I been saying it? We need more music for the everyday man. In the club the "larger than life" records work well, but unfortunately that doesn't hold true under a pair of headphone on your bedroom floor. John is everything you could ask for in an "emcee for the people." Dope record.
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| Posted on Mar 15, 2010 |
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John Public will have the notoriety of putting out consistantly banger-quality concious music if he keeps murkin' the mic like he has these last few features. You heard it from me on DJ Booth.
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| Posted on Mar 15, 2010 |
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john public has got it going for him. not rapping about all the up tight stuff like money and drugs this is good. but the guitar twang is really annoying
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| Posted on Mar 15, 2010 |
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hook is garbage but this dudes flow is unstoppable and its gone actually hurt me to give this what i have to give it...but the pros are his flow, wordplay, the beat is ok...but that hook is wack...nah @*#$! it ill give it one more star his verses are just to good...small rotation
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| Posted on Mar 15, 2010 |
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here's a track with female vocals in the background that compliments it nicely. a great vibe in the opening seconds. as everyone has said, he is certainly for the "people" out there. he drops some dope rhymes on this one and he's certainly earned big respect with this one
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| Posted on Mar 15, 2010 |
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Echo everything Z said. These other rappers are selling a fantasy, and it's fine to dream, but I want a rapper who can relate to my life, and John Public is one of those rappers. DJ Kidd's right, the hook needs work, but other than that I'm a fan.
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| Posted on Mar 15, 2010 |
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Dope. Straight Up. Props there the're due and this one gets 'em all. This is not at all run of the mill. Where can I buy it?
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| Posted on Mar 15, 2010 |
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I could relate to so many lyrics in this song, and thats what I look for in my music. I need the download for this song.
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| Posted on Mar 15, 2010 |
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peace... props on all the feedback, that's why i love this site. for those lookin for the DL, "Freedom People" is available with the whole NahMean tape - http://usershare.net/58niicwtzbk1 hit me up on facebook, lets build!
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| Posted on Mar 16, 2010 |
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download!
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| Posted on Mar 19, 2010 |
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gud lyrics.. bad beat
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Certainly Public appeals to the average Joe, but really the highlight of his FEATURES are the always SOULFUL instrumentals in the backdrop.
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| Posted on Mar 21, 2010 |
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Another good one by John Public.
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| Posted on Mar 22, 2010 |
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rEAl nice musik... funky, groovy, and hip hop hard all in one.
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