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4.1 ( 23 total votes )
K. Sparks - Abstract Jazz
Artist: K. Sparks
Producer: Bobby Bob
Album: Manic Mondays (Week 47)
Label: Unsigned
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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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 177 |
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Bedstuy on the check in, traditional sparks vibe on this song. Feelin it
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  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 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 161 |
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Emma likes! Nice song sparks
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 334 |
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Another great track for K. Sparks... There's nothing left to say. (Lol)
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 188 |
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good raps and good beat
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  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?
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2009 |
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Love the piano and jazzy production on this. K. Sparks is a beast as always. 5 stars!
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2009 |
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Solid
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2009 |
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Sparks rode the beat proper. Smooth beat and smooth flow equals a banger status
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2009 |
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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.
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 4267 |
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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 |
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Tastemaker  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!
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2009 |
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J Worthy said it perfectly
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2009 |
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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
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 33 |
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i digs this. kool.
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 77 |
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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.
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2009 |
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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
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 267 |
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Keys in the background make this track flow nicely. Sparks, as always, delivers some nice bars.
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| Posted on Jul 21, 2009 |
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and another K. Sparks. cool track.
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| Posted on Jul 22, 2009 |
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5 songs left, all his songs were 4s or 5s. His flow sounds nice over jazz production.
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| Posted on Jul 23, 2009 |
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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
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| Posted on Jul 24, 2009 |
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Hez soooo gud! dunno where I can get his music from though!!! does ANY1 know??? xxx
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| Posted on Aug 02, 2009 |
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