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During the frigid Minneapolis Winter, I’m much more apt to vibe out to bright, sunny tunes than seasonally-appropriate fare (anything Brazilian is a good bet). Fortunately, the title of North Carolina up-and-comer King Mez’ first Booth feature (and the EP which shares its name) is something of a misnomer – the 19-year-old emcee’s rhymes are plenty hot enough to make up for the cut’s chilly subject matter. Here, Harvard flips a sample from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Heads Will Roll into a chipmunk-indie (Chipster?) backdrop for Mez’ meditations on the artistic grind. Delivering his rhymes with slow-burning intensity, the emcee explains: “I could care less about compliments on my clothes, or how many people interpretin’ all my flows. I’m focused on my flaws and hopin’ that God knows…” Needless to say, that kind of singleminded determination will serve him well as he advances in the game. King Mez’ Winter LP is out now, and fans can also look forward to the first-quarter release of The Paraplegics, a collaborative project with producer Commissioner Gordon.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on February 8, 2010
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Madd fresh. Beat/flow were crucial. Ill track
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| Posted on Feb 02, 2010 |
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I listened to this twice and was on the fence. I passed it around to our music staff and 95% of them said, "this is definitely a feature song." So, then I jumped off the fence (carefully). Excellent use of the "Heads Will Roll" sample on the chorus, but dope. Looking forward to more from Mez.
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| Posted on Feb 02, 2010 |
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My nigga Mez..this shit hot ass hell...repin North Carolina..nd this production is crazy..i b on this website like every day nd i finally c u up here.
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| Posted on Feb 02, 2010 |
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Not bad...in small rotation...the beat aint all that but his words are the truth.
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| Posted on Feb 02, 2010 |
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I hate when a song chokes you in with this off the wall production, gets you OVERHYPE then the rapper or singer come in and just aggravates you. I was waiting for it to happen on this track too.. and it DIDN'T. This is fire.
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| Posted on Feb 02, 2010 |
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Beat is very dark and King Mez's raspy voice fits it perfect. The highlight in this track is the hook. Harvard must have gone to Harvard Production School!! (im kidding, does that even exist??) Idk but this track is a banger!!
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| Posted on Feb 02, 2010 |
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mez is my homie & i'm glad to see dude get some love on here..this track is definitely different from the average as far as production goes but that's what's good about it - it catches your ear. lyrically, he shines through as well so i can't hate on this at all..definite banger
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| Posted on Feb 02, 2010 |
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yo this beat is hardddd, and i love using samples as hooks ahhh this song is sick
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| Posted on Feb 02, 2010 |
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Yo, this is Crack! This kid MEZ is a beast foreal... Kudos!!
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| Posted on Feb 02, 2010 |
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Yo, this is Crack! This kid MEZ is a beast foreal... Kudos!!
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| Posted on Feb 02, 2010 |
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Thanks Z for throwing this one up. This track is definitely feature-worthy, and so far, one of my favorites for the month of February (get it?). Great work from Mez on here.
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| Posted on Feb 02, 2010 |
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this aint my type of production, I could understand why Z was on the fence about it, but I'm very sure about what I think about this track.
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| Posted on Feb 02, 2010 |
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You can't help but respect an artist like this. 100% HipHop in the SOUTH... it's what the game is in need of right now!
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| Posted on Feb 02, 2010 |
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WOW! I went to high school with Donovan Williams aka Donny Vash of the Lazaretto Crew. King Mez is doing work! So proud to see Raleigh on the map. Keep it up Mez! Am I'm waiting for you Donny.
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| Posted on Feb 02, 2010 |
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I appreciate the love and honesty.
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| Posted on Feb 02, 2010 |
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Other rappers would have tried to get busy over this bear, but Mez let's it breathe, which is definitely the right call. Dopeness.
F*k that vocal sample on the chorus is creeping me out. Now I'm gonna have nightmares, thanks Harvard.
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| Posted on Feb 02, 2010 |
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of course IM gonna give it five stars. peace to the homie King Mez. This would have still been in the archives if homie didnt ask for it....
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| Posted on Feb 02, 2010 |
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To keep it 1000 with you this jawn is official. The beat is bannazzz and you ride that track right my dude.. Keep that rocking and rolling..
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| Posted on Feb 02, 2010 |
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Beat and production are sick. Lyrics there are some good parts. Voice is aight.
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| Posted on Feb 03, 2010 |
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This track is heavy!! Mez always goes in.
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| Posted on Feb 03, 2010 |
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Mah dude always goes hard. This track is def one of the more grimmie ones in the bunch. Cold, like winter.
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| Posted on Feb 03, 2010 |
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lovin dis beat, dis kid sick as @*#$!
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| Posted on Feb 04, 2010 |
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I particularly like the hook best, but the whole song is decent. 2.5
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| Posted on Feb 07, 2010 |
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I like this alot but for some reason I don't know why lol.I think Mez and the beat were meant for each other.I think most emcees would not know what to do with this beat and it seems like it compliments Mez well
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| Posted on Feb 07, 2010 |
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| Posted on Feb 08, 2010 |
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One of the best songs to come out of Carolina in the past 5 years. Thank you Mez. You make us proud homie!
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| Posted on Feb 09, 2010 |
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the beat aint all that, but his lyrics are illl. the sample on the track is a little creepy though...
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| Posted on Feb 09, 2010 |
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I LOVE this song. Lyrics fit for a King. You can sense his persona by just listening to this one track. How many Emcees start off talking about God in their music(major)? None except Lupe. King Mez is well on his way...Really!!
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| Posted on Feb 11, 2010 |
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Ahahaha. Aaahhh. This. Is what I call slick & sick. Hell Yes. Mez gotta check out ur Mix when itz released
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| Posted on Feb 16, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2010 |
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i LOVED the beat and mez didnt mess it up he did his thing i love the song ima check him out more him and laws are cummin up on xv and j. cole as my favs ryte now
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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Im feelin this!
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2010 |
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I love this song so much, the song that got me into Mez, I still bang this regularly, so many good memories travelling, parties and when I needed someone to look up to. Moments like now... Classic.
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| Posted on Aug 20, 2011 |
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