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K. Sparks - Sunshine ft. Julius Francis
Artist: K. Sparks
Featuring: Julius Francis
Producer: Pajozo
Album: Manic Mondays (#32)
Label: Unsigned
K. Sparks clearly has a lot on his mind—as we’ve seen on reflective records like Purpose and Tattoo, he’s not afraid to delve deeply into serious lyrical topics, be they personal or societal. Manic Monday number 32 makes clear, though, that the emcee can find a little Sunshine to get him through even the toughest of times. Created at “a very dark point in [his] life,” this cut finds Sparks joining forces with hook singer Julius Francis to address some of his inner demons, as well as quite a few broader issues. As the Queens native touches on everything from the difficulties faced by single parents to the plight of soldiers stuck fighting a seemingly endless war, his determined flow, as well as Definition producer Pajozo‘s vibrant, jazz-sampling instrumental, give the record a realistic yet hopeful vibe. Sparks himself says it best: “this song is GOOD music… so if anyone can’t feel it they must not have a pulse.”
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on April 13, 2009
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This track is LEGIT! I've never heard a song by this dude that I didn't like. At least a 4.5, but I'll round it up.
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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 STOP PLAYING AND GIVE THIS BOY A RECORD DEAL ALREADY!!! SUPPORT GOOD MUSIC...PLEASE TAKE IT BACK WHEN YOU HAD VARIETY IN THE GAME...PEOPLE WANT TO HEAR GOOOOOOOD MUSIC AGAIN OR AT LEAST HAVE OPTIONS!!! FIRE.
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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K. Sparks keeps impressing me! His flow is good like always and he talks about his feelings. Julius Francis on the hook fits perfectly and that jazzy production is so smooth. The beat alone makes you want to put this song on repeat! Classic..and one of the top songs out of the series!
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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This has a nice smooth beat to it right here. A nice mellow vibe. K. Sparks sounds really good with his delivery, the rhymes are good, and the chorus brings it all together. I can't really find any fault with this track at all! BANGER STATUS ALL DAY!
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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The day K. Sparks drops a bad song, you know the end is near!
I want him to blow up, but at the same time, I fear it might take a robotic hook (cough...cough! :p no hints!) for it to happen. I'd listen to Julius over any of the established "chorus singers" nowadays. The beat is... like ultimate said! I'm feelin the bass in my chest... love it! |
| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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Struck gold with this one. K. Sparks is slowly becoming one of my favorite rappers. Can't go wrong with this man. 5 Stars!!!
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Yes! I love this, Beautiful song : )
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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Man, I'm gonna change this guys name to k consistent! Every week. This is my favorite so far from sparks. Great content and solid production!
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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Bedstuy on the check in. Classic from sparks
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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ive listened to this track about 5 times now and it has me at a loss of words how great this track is,flawless
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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Oh no I'm not @onna @*#$! up the ratin@ here... somebody pay the man.
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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Add up everything everyone has said thus far (including all the exclamation points and the G's that BDF44 cannot type) and that is how I feel about this record.
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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LOL LOL ... Ya'll MANIACS ^^^^ you know dat???
Yo! if anybody cant figure out what my fam FredRico tryna say, Here's the HINT: Either Ron Browz or EtherBoy & not, i repeat, not T-Pain ... haha |
| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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this guy needs 2 be signed,i didnt reali feel him at first but the boy doesnt stop droppin bangers! classic
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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I think is somewhat sampled... I heard a part from that somewhere, but still a great song...
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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Love this record!
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Excellent music. Nothing else really to say. Classic
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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@Mr.Top Hat: LOL! ;) I got you man... that's why I didn't say it, didn't want to upset you! XD
If anything, please not those you mentioned! :p I like the top hat guy, I just want K. Sparks appreciated in his pure form. |
| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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i just don't know what is so dope about this jam?? i hate jazz, that's why to me this beat is anoyin!! k-sparks is solid, but not as good as everybody tryna say.. say watchu want but it's just a decent track
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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i just don't know what is so dope about this jam?? i hate jazz, that's why to me this beat is sooo anoyin!! k-sparks is solid, but not as good as everybody tryna say.. say watchu want but it's just a decent track.. (..and I'm not on crack today :-) )...hardly in rotation (2.5)
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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wasn't too into K Sparks before hearing thsi, but this one clinched it for me. After hearing his past records released on The Booth, the dude is very consistent kind of like Jay Z before he went to the pop/rap genre. solid all the way around.
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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The beat is beautiful, the lyrics are beautiful, the message is beautiful, the vocals on the hook are beautiful. Just a track that screams "feel good!" how can it not be classic...
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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Give the man his props. I can't name any other underground artist that is as consistent on a weekly basis. Think about it. 5 stars
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Very nice
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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I normally don't give out 5 star ratings unless I am really feeling a song. And when I say feeling a song, I mean over all from lyrics to solid production that knocks. And on a scale from 1 to 5 this is 5. I would like to hear this on radio. K Sparks is super talent
@croatia get real |
| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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i like sparks, but the elevator music has got to go
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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right when the3 beat beat kicked it took me to the place.
true shit he's speaking i can feel it smooth track |
| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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this wont be huge... it should be
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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This is my first time really listening to one of his songs. Honestly, whenever I go to preview one I instantly cut it off. I guess that's just my inner teen bopper who only likes "Soulja Boy songs. I'm def into artist who make lyrical statements and I see K. Sparks is def one of those. I'm really feeling this song. Julius Francis kind of reminds me of Jamie Foxx. Am I the only one thinking that? Anyway Julius's voice just seemed perfect for this song. The tone was smooth and warm. It matched the lyrics in the song (sort of a weird statement, but that's the feeling that i got) After listening to this I'll def take more time out to listen to his other songs. I'll def listen to this again.
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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sparks did it again..damn dis boi on dat fiyah status..don't hand that baton over to drake just yet ya'll,k.sparks comin hard and leavin them footprints all over the hiphop scene
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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Hey Sparks...ooooh, y'all did that! I know you be readin this, cause I know how much focus & hard work you be doin & I know your stay on your A-Game... Keep it goin, stay on it.. You there. Best, Rx
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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K Sparks did it again. Nuff said
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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nice production and k.sparks has got some ill lyrics
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2009 |
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good effort by all on this one . im really liking k.sparks effort of late
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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i didnt think this song was that sick first... but now i cant get the chorus out of my head, im thinkin about it all day!
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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Feelin' this
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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somebody sign this dude!
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| Posted on Apr 13, 2009 |
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seriously... why aint this dude signed? Love this track
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2009 |
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shunshine? wat ever
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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nice..
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| Posted on Apr 18, 2009 |
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If I could take one thing with me to a desert island, it would be a CD filled with Julius Francis' hooks.
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| Posted on Sep 02, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 906 |
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Man, I slept on this but its seriously one of the dopest tracks ive heard this year.
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| Posted on Oct 25, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 197 |
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I understand why this track was voted track of the year! Classic Song, Classic Callabo! K. Sparks and Julius Francis are amazing at what they do!
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| Posted on Jan 12, 2010 |
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