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Justin Bates - Love Life
Artist: Justin Bates
Producer: Analogic
Album: Untitled EP
Label: Elementality Productions
The life of an up-and-coming artist is far from easy, but Booth newcomer Justin Bates doesn’t let the struggles get him down; on the contrary, he stays optimistic at all times, secure in the knowledge that “When you Love Life, it loves you back.” Don’t share the Brooklyn-by-way-of-Chicago spitter’s talent for accentuating the positive? Not to worry—a listen to his first feature should be just the thing to start your day (or afternoon, or evening) off on the right foot. Production partner Analogic takes inspiration from one of my personal top-five rock groups, slicing and dicing the piano-led intro from Steely Dan’s Home at Last into a head-noddable backdrop for rhymes emphasizing the importance of working hard, staying true to your artistic vision and keeping your chin up. As for those who don’t follow his advice, they’d better not come running to him for help. On the back, Bates informs “nagging n*ggas,” “...if you don’t get a response when you inquire, I don’t want my verses in your projects, got it?” Listeners digging this sanguine selection can look forward to more fresh, uplifting tunes on the emcee-producer duo’s forthcoming, as-yet untitled EP, scheduled for release via Elementality later this year.
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11651 |
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Nice introductory track from Bates. Sounds like something that could be well received by a dope, underground hip hop crowd. Bates' flow doesn't change up much through the song, which could turn some listeners off, but the call-out hook is catchy enough to look past it.
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| Posted on Jan 18, 2012 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 1635 |
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I agree with Z. This is a great intro from Justin.
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| Posted on Jan 18, 2012 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 7984 |
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I enjoyed listening to this track all the way through. I like Justin Bates and Analogic's flows on here and the beat was catchy. The beat-change in the beginning was cool.
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1805 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 699 |
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I liked the flow, Bates definitely has an underground feel. However, I really wasn't feeling the beat. It felt off and almost incomplete.
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| Posted on Jan 18, 2012 |
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The beat was all over the place. I liked the piano, but that drum machine in the background just didn't make sense to me. Lyricism was mostly on point.
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