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King Mez - Winter

King Mez
Artist:King Mez
Title:Winter
Producer: Harvard
Album:The Winter EP
Label:Unsigned
Twitter:King Mez on Twitter
Website:King Mez's Website
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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.

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                    Total DJ Booth Ratings:       30
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Fisdj
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Total Ratings: 25
Rating:  54321
Madd fresh. Beat/flow were crucial. Ill track


Posted on Feb 01, 2010    

DJ Z
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DJ Z
Total Ratings: 5331
Rating:  32121
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 01, 2010    

banks919
DJ Booth Member

 
Total Ratings: 2
Rating:  54321
My nigga Mez..this @*#$! 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.


Posted on Feb 01, 2010    

DjKidd
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DjKidd
Total Ratings: 273
Rating:  32121
Not bad...in small rotation...the beat aint all that but his words are the truth.


Posted on Feb 01, 2010    

that1kid13
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that1kid13
Total Ratings: 1622
Rating:  43211
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.


Posted on Feb 01, 2010    

LeWy
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LeWy
Total Ratings: 556
Rating:  43211
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!!


Posted on Feb 01, 2010    

The Black Sunn
DJ Booth Member

The Black Sunn
Total Ratings: 53
Rating:  43211
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


Posted on Feb 01, 2010    

mmcoolman2000
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mmcoolman2000
Total Ratings: 161
Rating:  43211
yo this beat is hardddd, and i love using samples as hooks ahhh this song is sick


Posted on Feb 01, 2010    

prodigalson
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prodigalson
Total Ratings: 11
Rating:  54321
Yo, this is Crack! This kid MEZ is a beast foreal... Kudos!!


Posted on Feb 01, 2010    

prodigalson
DJ Booth Member

prodigalson
Total Ratings: 11
Rating:  54321
Yo, this is Crack! This kid MEZ is a beast foreal... Kudos!!


Posted on Feb 01, 2010    

Sigurd
DJ Booth Crew

Sigurd
Total Ratings: 262
Rating:  43211
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.


Posted on Feb 02, 2010    

The 149th
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The 149th
Total Ratings: 1142
Rating:  21321
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.


Posted on Feb 02, 2010    

friggidy
DJ Booth Member

friggidy
Total Ratings: 1
Rating:  54321
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!


Posted on Feb 02, 2010    

XuUP17
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XuUP17
Total Ratings: 542
Rating:  54321
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.
-Ross


Posted on Feb 02, 2010    

King Mez
DJ Booth Member

 
Total Ratings: 3
I appreciate the love and honesty.


Posted on Feb 02, 2010    

Nathan S.
DJ Booth Crew

Nathan S.
Total Ratings: 1654
Rating:  43211
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    

HarvardKurosawa
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HarvardKurosawa
Total Ratings: 7
Rating:  54321
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....


Posted on Feb 02, 2010    

Futurelisticwear
DJ Booth Member

 
Total Ratings: 1
Rating:  43211
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..

Esto Family


Posted on Feb 02, 2010    

bpmoyni
DJ Booth Member

 
Total Ratings: 4
Rating:  32121
Beat and production are sick. Lyrics there are some good parts. Voice is aight.


Posted on Feb 02, 2010    

TheMH
DJ Booth Member

 
Total Ratings: 2
Rating:  54321
This track is heavy!! Mez always goes in.


Posted on Feb 02, 2010    

Styles_CE
DJ Booth Member

 
Total Ratings: 2
Rating:  54321
Mah dude always goes hard. This track is def one of the more grimmie ones in the bunch. Cold, like winter.


Posted on Feb 02, 2010    

Mad Dog/Marine
DJ Booth Member

 
Total Ratings: 29
Rating:  43211
lovin dis beat, dis kid sick as @*#$!


Posted on Feb 04, 2010    

Mr.Top Hat
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Mr.Top Hat
Total Ratings: 3024
Rating:  21321
I particularly like the hook best, but the whole song is decent. 2.5


Posted on Feb 07, 2010    

CaseJones
DJ Booth Member

CaseJones
Total Ratings: 46
Rating:  43211
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


Posted on Feb 07, 2010    

GetDownSon
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GetDownSon
Total Ratings: 2
Rating:  54321
One of the best songs to come out of Carolina in the past 5 years. Thank you Mez. You make us proud homie!


Posted on Feb 09, 2010    

ganjagirl420
DJ Booth Member

ganjagirl420
Total Ratings: 1
Rating:  43211
the beat aint all that, but his lyrics are illl. the sample on the track is a little creepy though...


Posted on Feb 09, 2010    

Troy7
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Troy7
Total Ratings: 6
Rating:  54321
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!!


Posted on Feb 10, 2010    

Aussie_Accents
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Aussie_Accents
Total Ratings: 691
Rating:  43211
Ahahaha. Aaahhh. This. Is what I call slick & sick. Hell Yes. Mez gotta check out ur Mix when itz released


Posted on Feb 16, 2010    

blackprez
DJ Booth Member

 
Total Ratings: 3
Rating:  54321
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


Posted on Apr 15, 2010    

Yung Gunna
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Yung Gunna
Total Ratings: 226
Rating:  43211
Im feelin this!


Posted on Apr 23, 2010    

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