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K. Sparks - Kickin Rhymes

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Artist:K. Sparks
Title:Kickin Rhymes
Featuring:J.D. of Duality
Producer: Gym Krow
Album:The Trilogy Chapter 2 [Presented by Kevin Nottingham]
Label:Double Up Ent.
Twitter:@Ksparkstv
Website:K. Sparks's Website

Average Rating:   43211   4.1
Total Ratings:       32

When you’re as good at what you do as reader favorite, freestyle series contributor and all-around on-the-mic powerhouse K. Sparks, do you really need a concept in order to craft a high-caliber cut? Nah – for proof, just take a listen to the Queens phenom’s latest mixtape leak, a joint whose premise is as basic as it gets: “We be Kickin Rhymes, we be kickin rhymes, we be kickin we be kickin we be kickin rhymes…” And so on. A new addition to the artist’s roster of producers, Gym Crow proves a perfect match for Sparks’ style, serving up a sunny, summery, keyboard-driven sample as the emcee delivers his agile, allusive bars. Frequent partner-in-rhyme J.D. (True Dat, Rider...) takes center stage on the second and fourth verses, mixing wit with spirituality: “The present has my afterlife in check, you can cash that.” Fans can find this cut and plenty more of Sparks’ collaborative work on the Kevin Nottingham-presented second installment of The Trilogy; the Booth-sponsored Chapter 1 is, of course, still available for streaming and download!

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DJ Z
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DJ Z
Total Ratings: 8068
Rating:  32121
Sparks always has sounded great over light, airy, summer-time ready, and jazzy production. His vocals just complements those sonic qualities well. "Kickin Rhymes" is no exception, except for the fact that I personally found the hook to be a little boring and uneventful.

Come to think of it... that might be the harshest criticism I've ever offered up for a Sparks track in Booth history (check the records). What is this world coming to?
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Posted on Jul 21, 2010    

Brooklyn Savage
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Brooklyn Savage
Total Ratings: 174
Rating:  54321
Bedstuy on the check in, fresh flows and fresh beat. Plus I dig the word play on this heavy. 4.5 but I'll round up.


Posted on Jul 21, 2010    

PrettyRaven
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PrettyRaven
Total Ratings: 122
Rating:  43211
"Miles in my bowels steady shittin on contenders...wild, kickin styles like a million different ninjas" Love it!


Posted on Jul 21, 2010    

Georgia Girl
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Georgia Girl
Total Ratings: 178
Rating:  54321
I really like this record. Spizzy never dissapoints : )


Posted on Jul 21, 2010    

DX Music
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Total Ratings: 77
Rating:  54321
I like the vibe of this song. This in my opinion is real music. Laid back mixed with good rhymes from k sparks and jd. Alo gym krow did a great job on teh production end. All the elements work here. Dope


Posted on Jul 21, 2010    

AP_ALL_DAY_28
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AP_ALL_DAY_28
Total Ratings: 280
Rating:  54321
Does this guy ever disappoint?


Posted on Jul 21, 2010    

TrevorNestan
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TrevorNestan
Total Ratings: 82
Rating:  54321
What makes K Sparks so good is that he has a style that is his own. When I hear a K Sparks record I already know it's him. Most artist nowadays have no identity which makes it hard to tell them apart. Sparks is clearly paving his own lane. He'll be a household name shortly.


Posted on Jul 21, 2010    

tdotraza
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tdotraza
Total Ratings: 909
Rating:  43211
Jazzy production + Sparks = gold.


Posted on Jul 21, 2010    

Pasina
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Pasina
Total Ratings: 155
Rating:  54321
@tdotraza Agreed!


Posted on Jul 22, 2010    

DJsmokeyb
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DJsmokeyb
Total Ratings: 32
Rating:  32121
This is hot..I vibe with this


Posted on Jul 22, 2010    

The 149th
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The 149th
Total Ratings: 2065
Rating:  21321
Every track from Sparks is starting to sound the same, shame because hes a lyrical best on EVERY track.


Posted on Jul 22, 2010    

DJ Rater
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Total Ratings: 951
Rating:  54321
k sparks, nuff said...


Posted on Jul 22, 2010    

sw4nt0ntj
Rating:  32121
Posted on Jul 22, 2010    

equinoxproductions
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equinoxproductions
Total Ratings: 284
Rating:  43211
I was anticipating the "head nod" that always follows hearing a great beat that you can really groove with. This beat has definitely got it. I'm new to K. Sparks, but already want to hear some more.

You know its a great song when all the hook says is "We be kickin' Rhymes", and the song still sounds 10 times better than most of the garbage out these days. Keep "Kickin the Rhymes" K. Sparks.
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Posted on Jul 22, 2010    

Jewelz
DJ Booth Member

 
Total Ratings: 104
Rating:  54321
Spizzy always comes correct. This song is no exception. Fire!


Posted on Jul 22, 2010    

Greg Street
DJ Booth Member

 
Total Ratings: 66
Rating:  54321
Sparks and JD are becoming the doep duo when it comes to ripping beats to pieces. Can't ever go wrong with dope production along with dope verses. This is the type of joint I can really vibe to.


Posted on Jul 22, 2010    

Devin Sage
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Total Ratings: 117
Rating:  54321
Since super senior I've been a fan...great rapppin on this one


Posted on Jul 22, 2010    

Nathan S.
DJ Booth Crew

Nathan S.
Total Ratings: 2478
Rating:  32121
As I wrote in my RefinedHype coverage of this track, anytime you can dopely reference ninjas in a track, I'm sold. Once again, Sparks comes out on top.

And Z, don't feel like you're on crazy pills, I actually agree with you. I'm digging the mellowed out beat, but it does feel like the hook is just a shade too mellow.
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Posted on Jul 22, 2010    

RyanSx
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RyanSx
Total Ratings: 914
Rating:  43211
I think from now on I'm just gonna rate every K. Sparks & JD collab that pops up on the home page a banger rating. Honestly, these guys never disappoint.


Posted on Jul 22, 2010    

RunNGun22
Rating:  32121
Posted on Jul 22, 2010    

$PrinceCharming$
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$PrinceCharming$
Total Ratings: 197
Rating:  21321
I think this is one of his weakest songs from him I've heard. I was expecting something great from a lyricist like him. The hook really killed the song, and I ended up cuttin it half way...I was being to think He was about to come out of the underground scene but its sounding like he wants to stay there??? idk...


Posted on Jul 23, 2010    

Emma Lane
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Emma Lane
Total Ratings: 153
Rating:  54321
Emma likes! K. Sparks did great job on this song. The production and the beat works perfect.

@$PrinceCharming$ Does anyone care what you think? Not really. I doubt K Sparks is making music to please people like you. He has his sound and his true fans (like myself) get it


Posted on Jul 23, 2010    

LStar Productions
DJ Booth Member

 
Total Ratings: 92
Rating:  54321
Good beat, God Raps, equals 5 straight. Nathan, any word when is the project with him and Jeff Chery droppin?


Posted on Jul 23, 2010    

DJ Blendz203
Rating:  54321
Posted on Jul 23, 2010    

Aussie_Accents
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Aussie_Accents
Total Ratings: 1896
Rating:  43211
Aaahh just what I need to an early saturday afternoon, K.Sparks & JD spitting to a jazz influenced beat. Gold.


Posted on Jul 24, 2010    

rvolly
Rating:  43211
Posted on Jul 24, 2010    

Nurichi
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Nurichi
Total Ratings: 298
Rating:  43211
i luv 9th wonder !!


Posted on Jul 24, 2010    

$PrinceCharming$
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$PrinceCharming$
Total Ratings: 197
Rating:  21321
Emma, I am a true K.Sparks fan, I'm sorry if you do not like my opinon on the track. He makes great music! I'm just not viben with this one that's all. I agree with Z. Sparks can do better, I'm excited to hear what he has in store


Posted on Jul 25, 2010    

King Uno
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King Uno
Total Ratings: 81
Rating:  43211
K. Sparks killin' the M.I.C. ooh wee!!


Posted on Jul 25, 2010    

sdcrout
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Total Ratings: 545
Rating:  43211
That boy K. Sparks is dope. That all i have to say.


Posted on Jul 28, 2010    

Beatplayer14
DJ Booth Member

 
Total Ratings: 23
Rating:  32121
nice relaxin old skool beat and k. sparks and JD are a good combination solid beat nothing more 2 add or take off.


Posted on Aug 01, 2010    

DaFlawlessOne
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Total Ratings: 7
Rating:  43211
Sparks is a monster...lyricism and delivery are great here and the production is complimentary of the artists and topic but i have to agree with dj z, the hook is simple and theres no creativity....still a good joint tho.


Posted on Aug 01, 2010    

Guest
Rating:  32121
       
Its okay but not for me


Posted on Sep 02, 2010    

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