K. Sparks

Avg Rating: 43211   4.1 ( 23 total votes )

K. Sparks - Abstract Jazz

Artist: K. Sparks

Producer: Bobby Bob

Album: Manic Mondays (Week 47)

Label: Unsigned

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If I were feeling ambitious (and even longer-winded than usual), I could try and map out the process through which Queens emcee K. Sparks evolved from talented up-and-comer into an all-around rap juggernaut by experimenting with subject matter, subgenre, flow, and even vocal impressions over the course of his Manic Mondays series.  Now that we’ve reached #47 of 52, I think it’s fair to say we’ve entered into the final stretch—in any case, Abstract Jazz sounds like something of a “transition record.” Originally scheduled to run as entry #46 (before being switched out at the last minute for Identity Crisis), this cut finds Sparks revisiting the mellow, jazzy sound that’s become one of his (many) trademark styles.  Bobby Bob‘s piano-loop instrumental (complete with scratches and a switched-up outro not present in the original) evokes a fittingly mellow ambiance as the emcee gets his “abstract emcee” on, hopping between laid-back braggadocio and more sinister lyrical imagery with greatest of ease.  Does Abstract Jazz set the tone for the final five entries in Sparks’ series, or is it a head-bobbing detour on the road to uncharted territory?  I have no idea, but I do know it’s going to be one dope ride.

This song first appeared on the Independent Chart on July 27, 2009

   

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Brooklyn Savage
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Brooklyn Savage
Total Ratings: 177
Rating:  43211
Bedstuy on the check in, traditional sparks vibe on this song. Feelin it


Posted on Jul 20, 2009    

DJ Z
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DJ Z
Total Ratings: 11882
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I've always taken a real liking to Sparks word over Jazzy boardwork. Obviously, title and all, this is no exception. Only 5 left...
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Posted on Jul 20, 2009    

Emma Lane
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Emma Lane
Total Ratings: 161
Rating:  43211
Emma likes! Nice song sparks


Posted on Jul 20, 2009    

J Worthy
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J Worthy
Total Ratings: 334
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Another great track for K. Sparks... There's nothing left to say. (Lol)


Posted on Jul 20, 2009    

Georgia Girl
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Georgia Girl
Total Ratings: 188
Rating:  43211
good raps and good beat


Posted on Jul 20, 2009    

PrettyRaven
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PrettyRaven
Total Ratings: 131
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K. Sparks always has great music. Wonder what will be in store for the last song of Manic Mondays?


Posted on Jul 20, 2009    

ultimate hip-hop
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Total Ratings: 687
Rating:  54321
Love the piano and jazzy production on this. K. Sparks is a beast as always. 5 stars!


Posted on Jul 20, 2009    

LStar Productions
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Total Ratings: 96
Rating:  43211
Solid


Posted on Jul 20, 2009    

Jewelz
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Posted on Jul 20, 2009    

Devin Sage
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Total Ratings: 121
Rating:  43211
Sparks rode the beat proper. Smooth beat and smooth flow equals a banger status


Posted on Jul 20, 2009    

GStan10
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Total Ratings: 1327
Rating:  43211
K. Sparks has flowed over a lot of Jazzy beats through the course of this series... and killed them all. This is no exception. My usual rating for a Sparks track.


Posted on Jul 20, 2009    

Mr.Top Hat
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Mr.Top Hat
Total Ratings: 4267
Rating:  54321
So it's Official K.Sparks sonds best over such Jazz-ish productions ....
Different basses and jazzy keyboard sequences floating above it all make you feel like you're in
a smoked-out jazz club and I’m always down for DJ scratches. FULL STARS.


Posted on Jul 20, 2009    

Aussie_Accents
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Aussie_Accents
Total Ratings: 2949
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Aaaah nothin' beatz a good lil' bit of Jazz with Sparks 'Magic' flow on the line...IT'S A LIKE!


Posted on Jul 20, 2009    

IknoWmUsic
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Total Ratings: 73
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J Worthy said it perfectly


Posted on Jul 20, 2009    

DevinRashawn
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Total Ratings: 12
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This is that type of track that you ride to on a summer night windows down. Reminds of some old school A Tribe Called Quest cuts. Mellow music yet the verses are spit fire and smart... that's a perfect combination


Posted on Jul 20, 2009    

SouthEastCoast
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SouthEastCoast
Total Ratings: 33
Rating:  43211
i digs this. kool.


Posted on Jul 20, 2009    

damnative
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damnative
Total Ratings: 77
Rating:  32121
Mr consistant, i cant lie K hasnt always appealed to my inner ear but i have to admit he has put in work since his appearance on the booth. Jazzy aint really my thing but i still can appreciate his flow.


Posted on Jul 20, 2009    

Shinoshis
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Total Ratings: 8
Rating:  32121
Nice all around track:But i wish the beat had more felling to it with a mean bass-line. other then that the track is good


Posted on Jul 20, 2009    

Sigurd
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Sigurd
Total Ratings: 267
Rating:  43211
Keys in the background make this track flow nicely. Sparks, as always, delivers some nice bars.


Posted on Jul 21, 2009    

MConfessionz
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Total Ratings: 23
Rating:  43211
and another K. Sparks. cool track.


Posted on Jul 22, 2009    

Lazynes
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Total Ratings: 50
Rating:  54321
5 songs left, all his songs were 4s or 5s. His flow sounds nice over jazz production.


Posted on Jul 23, 2009    

DaMAK
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Total Ratings: 99
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i agree with Z (check the rhymes?? lol). i think some of K. Sparks best flows have been over jazzy beats. this beat sounds like a blend between the beat of Nostalgic and Purpose. check it out and let me know what ya'll think


Posted on Jul 24, 2009    

pak4L
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Total Ratings: 3
Hez soooo gud! dunno where I can get his music from though!!! does ANY1 know??? xxx


Posted on Aug 02, 2009    

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