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K. Sparks - Obsessed
Artist: K. Sparks
Producer: Thelonious Martin
Album: Manic Mondays (Week 50)
Label: Unsigned
“K. Sparks can do it all,” may seem like hyperbole, but I’m having trouble thinking of anything he can’t. Though he’s already got so many styles under his belt that attempting to describe his musical approach to an outsider feels like struggling to answer a Zen master’s koan, he never fails to find new ways to expand his game; on Manic Mondays #50, Sparks proves himself as a storyteller, taking on the role of a stalker morbidly Obsessed with a famous actress. Packing his verses (presented as answering machine messages) with vivid characterization (the narrator is asthmatic, works for J. P. Morgan, has no wife or children, etc.), Sparks showcases an eye for detail that many authors of popular fiction would envy, and beatsmith Thelonious Martin sets a fittingly cinematic, noirish mood with a few smoky jazz samples. Topped off with a genuinely creepy if not entirely shocking twist ending, Obsessed is yet another fresh, surprising track from one of the most consistent and creative emcees in Booth history; we can only guess what he has in store for the final two entries!
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on August 17, 2009
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 187 |
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Classic!!! Oh my God, super creative!!!!
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 177 |
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Bedstuy on the check in, K. Sparks is that dude. Seriously, creative wise he is ahead of the game.
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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you never let us down
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11633 |
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Sparks wrote to me on Thursday, "Z, I think you're going to really like this one..." Um, yeah, that about sums it all up.
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 28 |
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Nice not bad this K.sparks kid.
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1077 |
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This may be goin out on a limb, but tell me this cat doesn't have everything every great hip-hop artist has ever had. He has great character, a powerful voice, a great flow, sick wordplay, he's filled wit cool concepts for his songs, and he's obviously a sick storyteller... I can't think of a reason why the world won't soon know about K. Sparks.
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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My comments are everything Juanito_88 said hee hee
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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This dude has the most creative concepts for songs I've ever heard. He really showcases his storytelling skills here and you can tell he has fun making these songs.
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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this dude is cool
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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K. SPARKS does is again. Love this guy!
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I like this flow but! when people have to start there song with , somethin about Bobby and witney or doin a Monica linwinsky or pullin a nixon, or rippin lines from Pharside it only lowers my opion, ( which is just cents) make your money man (lol) not sure how much that will be though?
but that being said he has a nice flow, just come up with some more original lines as hard as that might be these days! |
| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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man, nice concept using the answer machine as the hook
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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I love this song. Sparks continues to impressive. I normally keep my responses short. However I can't help but respond to one of the comments above.
@DJ mcm Your statement is filled with childish inconsistencies that reflect a person that cannot think of anything constructive to say so you just type the first thing that comes to your mind. Which happens to be trash. Fail 1: You said "when people have to start there song with , somethin about Bobby and witney or doin a Monica linwinsky". The song did not start with that line. Which proves you have a problem listening. Fail 2: You continued to rant "or rippin lines from Pharside it only lowers my opinion". Boo Boo Numerous artist have quoted pharcyde, as well as BIG, 2 Pac and others. As a so called "DJ" (too many run with that title) you should already know that. I summarize my point. Everyone is entitled to an opinion...however not everyone's opinion makes sense and yours proves that. |
| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2281 |
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Yea dog the song did not start with that lyric? Did you make a mistake fam? Either way, this song is dope as usual. Sparks is continuing to make timeless hip hop. What more is there to say?
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2904 |
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Gotta go to work, quickly rating
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 267 |
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Sounds like an understatement, Z. It's exhausting putting up positive reviews for Sparks, because it happens every single Monday. "I'm crazy baby. Nah, it's the pills baby."
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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@Acalypha - "It's exhausting putting up positive reviews for Sparks, because it happens every single Monday" ... Aint this tha TRUTH.
The adaptation of presenting his verses as answering machine messages was just too creative and enhanced the whole feel of the joint/story. The useage of sound effects and production is soooo smooth ... feelin it to the fullest. |
| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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50 weeks of crack music so far....very creative.
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 639 |
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Naw not for me!!!!
Lyrics are pretty good though but its boring and he needs to switch up his delivery!!!! Just an ok track but very forgettable!!!! |
| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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Been a long minute since I had a minute to check in at the Booth. Cali back in the house! I see K. Sparks is still that dude. And the same haters are still hating *cough* @LeWy *cough* This song is creative! @LeWy says Sparks needs to switch up his flow? Sparks always switches up his flow. BTW take off that LA hat cuz your making my state look bad with dumb statements you make. UNO
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| Posted on Aug 11, 2009 |
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I emailed him the track wondering what will he do with it...and totally blew me away on the real...played it for my friends and fam and even mom dukes thinks its dope
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| Posted on Aug 11, 2009 |
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| Posted on Aug 11, 2009 |
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Excellent record!
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2009 |
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Classic! K Sparks is the future problem. If you haven't heard his other stuff u really missin out. He's a true hip hop artist.
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| Posted on Aug 15, 2009 |
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I've heard enough of K. Sparks to call him one of my favorite, at least until he messes up.
(But I am behind his vibe all the way, and I don't think he will!) |
| Posted on Aug 17, 2009 |
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