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Kevin Rudolf - NYC ft. Nas
Artist: Kevin Rudolf
Featuring: Nas
Producer: Kevin Rudolf
Album: In the City
Label: Cash Money/Universal Republic
Later this month, Cash Money Records, in conjunction with Universal Republic, will release the debut of their newest solo artist, Kevin Rudolf. Uncharacteristically for the longstanding hip-hop imprint, however, Rudolf isn’t a rapper. Born in Manhattan, the multi-talented musician first picked up a guitar at the age of 11. While pursuing a mastery of his craft, Rudolf received his first big break after being introduced to superstar producer Timbaland. Several years later, collaborations with Nelly Furtado, Black Eyed Peas, and LL Cool J followed. Now, thanks to an impressive resume, the alt-urban artist is at the forefront of stardom. Following his Lil’ Wayne-featuring introductory single, Let It Rock, Rudolf returns with NYC; featuring Nas, this ode to his home city will be found on the aforementioned debut, In The City, out on November 25.
This song first appeared on the
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on November 17, 2008
Listen to More: Kevin Rudolf , Nas , Alternative, Club Written by DJ Z
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 1622 |
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Damn, how is Rudolf gettin these collabos?! Wayne AND Nas--that's incredible. Anyway......this song is HOT! I like the catchy melody and production on here, but my only problem is that it resembles 'Let it Rock' a little too much for me. I don't know what it is, but there's just something. Still, a very solid track here, and Nas really brought it on the real. Rudolf's got talent, and he's got a good team backing him in Cash Money. Good stuff.
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| Posted on Nov 10, 2008 |
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Yeah. I'm interested to know how Rudolf gets these features either. He's not that talented. Let It Rock is good but I personally believe that without the beat and Wayne-feature it wouldn't have experienced even half the success it has. As for this song, it's not as good as Let It Rock, at least not to me. Nas did good; not up to what he's capable of, but good. Alright track.
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| Posted on Nov 10, 2008 |
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*Lightbulb*
I just realized i LOVE Nas rappin with a rock beat Kevin Rudolph was... ehhh. |
| Posted on Nov 10, 2008 |
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ehhh 2 much goin on here 4 me. idk, its not really... bad, but its nowhere near as good as "let it rock". idk, its just okay... 3 stars i guess.
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| Posted on Nov 10, 2008 |
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Bed-Stuy in the building, this song is aight, not too good and not too bad, just kinda in between. Rotation
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| Posted on Nov 10, 2008 |
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i agree, not as good as Let it Rock.
But then again, in a way it's better: let it rock is too poppy to hang with me for awhile; i think this has more staying power. Also, I LOVE rock, LOVE hip-hop, so the combo is just perfect for me. 4* |
| Posted on Nov 10, 2008 |
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The production is solid but sounds too identical to Let It Rock. Nas killed it with his lyrics on this one. Wouldnt expect him to do great on this kinda beat but he was hot on dis one!! Great beat and Kevin Rudolf was solid. Wont get as much radio appeal compared to his other song because it has Nas compared to a Weezy on his Let It Rock song. Banger!!
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| Posted on Nov 10, 2008 |
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What do you mean it's not as good as Let it rock?!? It's the same formula, only more rockish. If you like HipHop and Rock, this is great! The guitars blew me away, LOVE Nas's part, damn... Kevin is one talented lucky dude!
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| Posted on Nov 10, 2008 |
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Kev is that deal! I've never heard anything from him before. This is mad ill! Let's keep doing this yo! Intermixing genres! Nas is a BEAST on a rock style beat. He sounds like he's back in the prime! Kanye would have smashed this as well. Man, this is mad ill! Classic eclectic greatness!
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| Posted on Nov 10, 2008 |
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Kev was missing the energy from "let it rock" but the little synth part of the beat is fairly identical to "let it rock" but the guitars are far, far different and Nas' style is so different from Weezy. Weezy str8 road Let it Rock, Nas take the approach of straight spittin fire over the beat. Both great songs but I think this one might receive a little less play time from me.
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| Posted on Nov 10, 2008 |
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I agree with z this is definatly not as good as let it rock but still its still hot. beats not as good and nas dosnt deliver the same as wayne. I am a big fan of this guy but i think he needs to change it up a little bit i dont if hes going to be very successful with 15 tracks that are all similar.
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| Posted on Nov 10, 2008 |
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not bad
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| Posted on Nov 10, 2008 |
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I'm with MH and i personaly love it..i loved let it rock adn i love this...before i really got into hip hop i was a rock head (dont get it twisted i still listen to just about anything) so this is perfect...i love the intermixing of genres also..the production is illy, kevin sounds ok but NAS is a monster, he sounds great on this...without Nas id give it a 3 but since he's on it i give it a 4 maybe even 4.5
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| Posted on Nov 10, 2008 |
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Love this jam. Crazy from start to finish and Nas is...well...Nas. Nuff said. Actually, no, enough is not said. Nas made this one a banger.
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| Posted on Nov 10, 2008 |
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Guud...
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| Posted on Nov 10, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11639 |
For everyone who wanted to know how Kevin is able to pull off these sweet collabos... read the intro! It's all about who you know in this business and Kevin pretty much knows the whole damn industry.
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| Posted on Nov 10, 2008 |
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Agreed with DJ Z. This shit is nasty tho. Something different. Just what we need. Nas MERKED his part as well. And I agree with DJ OHMS he sounds sick over a rock beat.
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| Posted on Nov 10, 2008 |
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Another banger that's sooo good! The production here is one of the most energetic I have ever heard lately and Kevin Rudolf absolutely kills this song...Nas is also very good as always, I love his flow, he's perfect for productions like this in my opinion (see Hero for example). This song could become a hit even in Italy. I also like the rockish part at the end
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| Posted on Nov 10, 2008 |
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This is alright, Nas makes it alot better. The beat is alright but its no Let It Rock. Kevin Rudolf sucks at singing lets see some range rather than some vocoder.
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| Posted on Nov 10, 2008 |
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Hoottt!!!! this shit is hot!!!
Kevin does his thing, pretty good producer also. |
| Posted on Nov 10, 2008 |
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Who wouldnt wanna join Kevin on his songs, 1st joint was a banger and this one kills too...keep em coming cant wait to see who he features next
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| Posted on Nov 10, 2008 |
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MH you never heard the track he did with Weezy? This one is better than that one if you ask me. Love the production here, Nas is simply the best.
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| Posted on Nov 11, 2008 |
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You need to be interested in the Rock theme just as much as the hip hop to really feel this joint.
Nas helped this track become a Banger, I'm really into the chorus and this guy's voice. Keep it up you White Gangster ;) |
| Posted on Nov 11, 2008 |
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"I like this guys style its kinda new and fresh...i was shocked to see nas after hearing he had wayne on his first joint but its Cash Money so no suprise really...but Nas does this beat justice...good work...
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| Posted on Nov 11, 2008 |
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| Posted on Nov 11, 2008 |
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Would have been better if it didn't have the exact same synth pattern as Let it Rock. Nas does a great job as usual.
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| Posted on Nov 12, 2008 |
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OUCH! HOT ONE!
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| Posted on Nov 14, 2008 |
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is it just me or does this song HELLA similar to "Let it Rock" ? hella lame
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| Posted on Nov 14, 2008 |
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Has the same feeling as the first song.
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| Posted on Nov 15, 2008 |
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very similar but i think nas is a better fit. plus it still darn good. i'd call this let it rock part 2
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| Posted on Nov 15, 2008 |
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Coo!!!
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| Posted on Nov 27, 2008 |
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cb126405...I agree with ya...He is the first one to post any comment...way at the top...but, It does not resemble Let It Rock...in my opinion
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| Posted on Nov 27, 2008 |
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iz kevin even a "rapper" this beat iz the same as let it rok, its okay i guess. but my boii nas killed it lyke usual.
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| Posted on Dec 03, 2008 |
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| Posted on Jan 01, 2009 |
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this is muh fukn song
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2009 |
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i like
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| Posted on May 09, 2011 |
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Kevin is alright.
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| Posted on Oct 31, 2011 |
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I wouldn't say Kevin is the best, but I'd be damned if I said? he sucked.
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