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Josie Stingray - Josie
Artist: Josie Stingray
Featuring: 1 O.A.K.
Producer: Trackademicks
Album: Untitled (TBD)
Label: HNRL
Time for a riddle: what do my Dad – a middle aged dude who works for a bank in Minneapolis – and Josie Stingray – an up-and-coming femcee hailing from Oakland – have in common? If you guessed “a love for Steely Dan” then you either cheated or are able to read minds through the Internet. But you’re correct. As proof, I present Josie, which finds the Booth newcomer flipping the ‘70s mainstays’ single of the same title into a hip-hop tribute to – who else? – herself. Backed by Trackademicks synth/breakbeat-driven reimagining of the original’s instrumental backdrop, Stingray does the jazz-rock luminaries proud, dropping verses dense with allusive quotables: “I bellow notes at fellows, like Ella Fitzgerald in a yellow ass ‘Maro.” Complete with the guest vocals of Cali neighbor 1 O.A.K. (previously heard on Lovecats), this out-the-box yet eminently listenable joint is sure to leave fans of dope rhymes and tunefully retro grooves intrigued. While the project that will feature this cut has yet to receive a title or release date, fans can, as always, keep it locked for the latest details.
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Josie, where have you been all my life? This was very enjoyable. From her command on the record to the excellent production. Works for me.
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| Posted on Jan 04, 2011 |
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This song is the ish. My fav song of '11 so far. I can't resist, I got to do this..
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| Posted on Jan 04, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 1622 |
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You serious with this right here? What a sleeper track of the night! Love this record right here! What an exciting and unique sound to a funky, hip track. Everyone shines on this from beginning to end. I hear a Cee-Lo influence on this which I love. Fun track!
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| Posted on Jan 04, 2011 |
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I dont know you guuys, something isn't clicking with me with this one. I cant tell if its her vocals or the production, but whatever it is its not there.
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| Posted on Jan 04, 2011 |
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This track is progressively insane! Dope raps and the beat is just original. thumbs up. I havent heard something this NEW in a long ass time!
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One thing is for sure, after this songs ends the name Josie will be stuck in your head. This track is sumn I would expect Ron Burgandy to do.
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| Posted on Jan 04, 2011 |
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I hate to sound like a hater, but I have to side more with 149th. Josie's absolutely got some real talent, but I'm just not as excited about this as some of my DJBooth compatriots seems to be. Let's make it a mission to get more of her music on the site in 2011 and really get a feel for her sound.
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| Posted on Jan 04, 2011 |
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This is a solid start on the booth for Josie. The production has a nice retro feel to it and the hook works. I like her lyrics and delivery, but for some reason I didn't like her tone of voice. Anyway, it'll be interesting to see what else she brings to the table.
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Wow this is one of the best production work i have seen in a while. The beat is crazy good. Trackademicks out did it. And Josie did awesome in this. This is a dope record from her. I loved every second of this song. He verses are so smooth with such a great energy. One of the most enjoyable listens in a while. A banger for sure.
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| Posted on Jan 05, 2011 |
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Something just isn't...modern about this. I think that is the best way to explain it. I get the throwback element, I respect that. But...I don't know....it makes me feel like I'm not old enough to love this yet. Sad but true. But she is a girl so she gets 3 stars from me cause I gots to rep for the girls. Still, this makes me sad Nikki Lynette hasn't dropped nothing new in so long.
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| Posted on Jan 17, 2011 |
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