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Throughout the last couple decades of hip-hop, the opening bars of Hank Crawford’s Wildflower have been synonymous with introspective personal narrative: Johnny “J” flipped the record to back 2Pac‘s quasi-autobiographical Shawty Wanna Be a Thug, and Kanye used it as the canvas for his coming-of-age-story on Drive Slow. Today, K. Sparks carries on tradition with new promo single 88 Chevy. Hoodgrown Productions mans the mixing boards, offering a low-key yet driving take on the pensive sax-keyboard groove as Spizzy reflects on lessons learned during his time in the game to date: “I used to tell myself at 21 that I’d be famous / But sh*t done changed, I’m fighting time; so motherf**k the fame it’s an independent grind.” Eric Biddiness follows the Booth fave’s opener with a reedy, self-assured middle verse, and frequent Sparks collaborator JAYVINE closes the record with some poignant reflections on loss (including the untimely death of his own mother). 88 Chevy isn’t attached to any forthcoming project, but those feeling this understated banger can stay tuned for further fresh tunes from all involved.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on May 14, 2012
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| Posted on May 07, 2012 |
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A Monday K. Sparks feature reminds me of his Manic Mondays series a few years back. Good times. Only complaint here is that we don't get more Sparks on the mic, who outshines his collaborators.
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| Posted on May 07, 2012 |
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good chevy drivin music! now all I need is a chevy. smooth verse by Eric Biddines!
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| Posted on May 07, 2012 |
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Eric Biddines killed his verse. Dude is comin UP!
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| Posted on May 07, 2012 |
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This was pretty creative all around. I was definitely entertained from start to finish. Good track by all involved. Love the Sax sounds on the beat...
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| Posted on May 07, 2012 |
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Song is dope really loving Eric Biddines verse!
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| Posted on May 08, 2012 |
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Eric Biddines is the Truth! Nice Work!
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| Posted on May 08, 2012 |
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Solid track.....to nuvoid....i hear ya. K. Sparks consistently put out quality tracks. Keep it up.
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| Posted on May 08, 2012 |
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Man, I love what Hoodgrown production did here, especially with a beat J.Cole used for one of my favourite tracks. K.Sparks always shines, even when there no light.
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| Posted on May 08, 2012 |
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Man I swear a lot of artists have used the 'Wildflower' sample, so good
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| Posted on May 08, 2012 |
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K Sparks at it again. Loving the sample. Gotta agree with DJ Z, Sparks outshine the other guy son this, he's just too good.
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