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John Public - Second-Hand Minutes
Artist: John Public
Producer: Oddisee
Album: Re-Gifted: Thrift Shop Experience
Label: Unsigned
We all know John Public is frugal, but just how frugal is he? Not only does the Jersey City buzzmaker rock a thrift-store wardrobe, but he forgoes pricey off-the-shelf time in favor of lightly-used Second-Hand Minutes. How is reusing a minute even possible? I have no clue – you’ll have to ask him. Moving right along, the latest world premiere off the freestyle series alum‘s forthcoming street album sees Public hooking up with a familiar face from the DMV. Over Diamond District rapper/producer Oddisee‘s street-ready piano-loop boardwork, the emcee delivers a lyrical snapshot of the city life; though the pace is ever-accelerating, he remains determined to “fill the unforgiving minute with sixty seconds’ worth of distance hustled” (to paraphrase Rudyard Kipling). Rising R&B star Mike Maven delivers the coup de grace, summing it all up on the nose-to-the-grindstone hook: “Time is on your side, you know you got it – use it.” Digging this motivational head-nodder? Then I have a feeling that Public’s Booth-sponsored Regifted: The Thrift Shop Experience (due out Dec. 13) will be well worth your time.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on December 13, 2010
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11662 |
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Just like the first two leaks off his new project, John's "Second-Hand Minutes" is excellent. As the skies turn grey, the temps drop (for most of us), and the figurative chill of winter sets in, John's music provides a much-needed ray of musical light. Upbeat, catchy, head-nodding...
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| Posted on Dec 10, 2010 |
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Pretty dope joint, I like the substance in the lyrics and the hook is dope too. Good work
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| Posted on Dec 10, 2010 |
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| Posted on Dec 10, 2010 |
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I agree with the comments above.... This is a dope record from John Public. I really liked his pervious work. They was very nice, solid records. And this is another great peice of work from John. I really love the flow and energy on his verses. The production from Oddisee is very smooth and a very enjoyable listen. Also, i love the chorus, its very catchy. A overall good song. A banger for me.
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| Posted on Dec 10, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1305 |
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Ok 1st of all this track is getting 4 stars just on the song artwork alone. I mean damn that picture is legit. Best song artwork i've seen in a minute. But ofcourse you still have to have a good song, and when we're talking about an artist like John Public....well there's not to much to worry about.
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| Posted on Dec 11, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2065 |
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I feel like John Public is holding back lyrically on this track. i think hes way more capable they put hes put on display on this track.
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| Posted on Dec 11, 2010 |
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| Posted on Dec 12, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 399 |
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I really dont like the beat.
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| Posted on Dec 26, 2010 |
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I love this joint. The hook is dope and clever. My man was killing the rhymes also
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2011 |
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