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Kingpen Slim - The Way You Move [Premiere]
Artist: Kingpen Slim
Featuring: Wale , STS , Phil Adé
Producer: Team Demo
Album: The Beam Up 2: So Cinematic
Label: Beam Up Ent.
With the Outkast member back in the spotlight thanks to stellar solo debut Sir Lucious Left Foot, the title of DMV rapper (and exclusive freestyle series alum) Kingpen Slim‘s latest feature is bound to bring Big Boi‘s ‘03 chart-topper to mind. And if you weren’t thinking about it before, you are now. Regardless, this The Way You Move (making its world premiere in the Booth!) is an entirely different track, based around an entirely different sample, featuring entirely different collaborators – and it’s pretty damn dope in its own right. Here Team Demo cook up a soulful, brass-laced backdrop for loosely relationship-themed bars from the headliner and a few talented cohorts: D.C. neighbors Wale and Phil Adé sound right at home here, lacing the record with energetic but laid-back braggadocio, and Philly-by-way-of-ATL representative STS adds a little contrast to the track, lacing his portion with some reedier, Southern-influenced flows. Craving more fresh tunes from this DMV buzzmaker? You won’t have to wait long – Kingpen’s latest mixtape, The Beam Up 2: So Cinematic, hits the net on August 30.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on July 12, 2010
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11674 |
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Systematically dropping new music off an upcoming project (before its release) can either work great or blow up in your face. The key, of course, is the music selection. Thankfully, after several listens, it seems Mr. Slim did a great job in that department and will (hopefully) reap the benefits.
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| Posted on Jul 09, 2010 |
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The sample was used nicely, creating a smooth, soulful track. All MC's held it down, and STS held it down despite sounding out of place in the midst of so many east-coast sounding flows.
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| Posted on Jul 09, 2010 |
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Wale's pretty good.
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| Posted on Jul 09, 2010 |
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Good sample, good wale. Bad drums...and who has the last verse? I'm not familiar with them but the last guy pretty much sounds exactly like wale.
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| Posted on Jul 09, 2010 |
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DMV. Automatically gives it three stars.
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| Posted on Jul 09, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 74 |
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STS and Wale held it down. held it the eff down. STS is quickly becoming one of my fav new rappers. Slim did his thing. I sound so generic haha. However, i think putting Phil Ade AND Wale on the track to join you wasn't the greatest of ideas as they sound similar
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| Posted on Jul 09, 2010 |
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This is the track that convinced me Slim can make hits. His previous work was impressive, but it didn't have that wide appeal. Not The Way You Move - this track's immensely enjoyable. Props.
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| Posted on Jul 09, 2010 |
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Wale and Phil Ade never dissappoint. I like this.
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| Posted on Jul 09, 2010 |
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Appreciate the feed back yall....good or bad its all appreciated. Team Demo..we dont stamp many...but Kingpenslim is ready for the jump to rep for DC with the rest of Hip-Hop
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| Posted on Jul 09, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 687 |
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STS is on the rise! Finally getting a feature of some significance. I really wasn't impressed with Kingpen Slim's verse. It was like a Wale imitation without the energy.
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| Posted on Jul 09, 2010 |
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First shout out to Obii Say up in the DMV my second home.
Now for review. Sample was hot and was balanced well over the beat. The drums were a little lack-luster in the verse for my taste, but still a fan. I was pleased with all verses too. I am B=mc2. Music is featured on MTV's Washington Heights, Kourtney and Kim Take Miami, Bad Girls Club, and more. Check out the music profile at the links provided. Make sure to leave a comment. I hope you enjoy! Management and Beat Inquiries: @MrBentonJ Check out our profile for new music! Follow on Twitter for the latest music updates! |
| Posted on Jul 11, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 12, 2010 |
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I think the beat takes centre stage here but with that being said all performers step up and deliver solid bars.
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| Posted on Jul 12, 2010 |
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To me, the production sounds bland, and the artists sound uninterested.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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