Johnny Polygon - I Been Runnin’

Johnny Polygon - I Been Runnin'

Producer: DJ Green Lantern

Album: Back 2 The Basics 2 (The Resurrection)

Label: Unsigned

Should musicians feel obligated to act as good role models for the young and impressionable? It’s a question posed frequently (and often unfairly) in regard to hip-hop, and rap in particular. On I Been Runnin’, a new record off Legend, DJ Nice, and DJ Green Lantern‘s Back 2 The Basics 2 (The Resurrection) mixtape (available here), up-and-comer Johnny Polygon gives no doubt as to which side of the fence he’s on, as he gleefully sets a bad example for kids everywhere. After echoing the sentiments of an uncle who encouraged him to hit first in grade school fistfights, the emcee proceeds to play down the importance of both education and parental authority, spitting, “If you’re passin’ that’s cool/ If not, oh well/ If your parents got a problem, say ‘F*ck you, go to hell!’” Though we at DJBooth.net do not endorse this kind of behavior, Polygon’s rotten attitude, along with Green Lantern’s minimal beat and repeated vocal hook makes for a thoroughly entertaining listening experience. Hungry for more new material from this juvenile delinquent-turned-rapper? Check out his Wolf in Cheap Clothing mixtape, coming soon courtesy of Green Lantern’s Future Green imprint.

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~WOW~ DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 1467	Rating: ~WOW~'s Top Rated Songs Yeah the subject of this song is mad stupid...not good at all....but he raps well and the beat is ok...so it's not it's fine. Damn though, the more I listen to this- the more I want to smack this dude...seriously...lol
	Posted on Dec 22, 2008

~WOW~ DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 1467	Rating: ~WOW~'s Top Rated Songs *so it's not it's fine should just be "so it's fine"...my bad.
	Posted on Dec 22, 2008

DJ Z DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 11677	Rating: DJ Z's Top Rated Songs I second Richard's mention about not advocating what Johnny says in the song - but with that said... he is mad entertaining. I actually listened to this record four times in a row to get a good feel for his lyrics, flow and overall tone. Green Lantern might have one in Mr. Polygon... Follow @DJBooth
	Posted on Dec 22, 2008

Mike Dreams Tastemaker Total Ratings: 2130	Rating: Mike Dreams's Top Rated Songs The beat was weirdly awkward. I don't really like the hook and Johnny's flow doesn't move me. I agree WOW...let's smack him all at once.
	Posted on Dec 22, 2008

tdotraza Tastemaker Total Ratings: 908	Rating: tdotraza's Top Rated Songs This just doesn't come together for me. I've heard this guy on other tracks though, like he sings on Nas' "Black President" and I really liked his part on the mixtape's "Colourblind". Actually, hard to imagine that was this.
	Posted on Dec 22, 2008

Arson McKay DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 16	Rating: Arson McKay's Top Rated Songs No.
	Posted on Dec 22, 2008

J-NEBULA DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 291	Rating: J-NEBULA's Top Rated Songs Why ya'll hatin on dis!!! This isn't even half as bad as ya'll say it is..
	Posted on Dec 22, 2008

soccerboyjb DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 3	Rating: soccerboyjb's Top Rated Songs no no terrible garbage
	Posted on Dec 22, 2008

PattyPatty85 Tastemaker Total Ratings: 3212	Rating: PattyPatty85's Top Rated Songs I'm feelin the production but I don't like him and the hook. Ok for the beat and the music
	Posted on Dec 22, 2008

that1kid13 Tastemaker Total Ratings: 1642	Rating: that1kid13's Top Rated Songs im with DJspinz, this song is not that bad! i didnt think i'd like it. i think the production + his style of rappin is why i like it. he got a cpl problems than lol
	Posted on Dec 27, 2008

Bo-SoxKiD09 DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 622	Rating: Bo-SoxKiD09's Top Rated Songs Hahahahaha nice....
	Posted on Jan 04, 2009

Mr.Top Hat Tastemaker Total Ratings: 4267	Rating: Mr.Top Hat's Top Rated Songs Subject/Topic aside(tho its kinda true) .... this is hott,his flow is cool ... U got urself a new fan Mr.Polygon ... Thanks to booth as well ...
	Posted on Apr 01, 2009

phyrexianig DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 10	Rating: phyrexianig's Top Rated Songs dont hate
	Posted on Apr 10, 2009

Ivan Ibarra DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 74	Rating: Ivan Ibarra's Top Rated Songs almost 2 years later glad people are more acquainted with JP. this is dope. the beat is of that bounce essence and the lines are witty and entertaining.
	Posted on Jun 27, 2010