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KRS-One & Buckshot - Robot
Artist: KRS-One & Buckshot
Producer: Havoc
Album: Survival Skills
Label: Duckdown Records
In a music game that’s moving faster with each passing day, up-and-comers could certainly use a primer on industry Survival Skills, and there are no two individuals more qualified to coauthor this handbook than veteran emcee Buckshot and even more veteran emcee KRS-One. Now, the twosome have unveiled what may well be the most crucial chapter in their forthcoming reference work/collaborative LP. Over Mobb Deep rapper/producer Havoc‘s tense, midtempo instrumental, the emcees decry the copycat mentality that leads artists to act like Robots in pursuit of the next assembly-line hit, even providing a few helpful ‘Thou shalts’ and ‘shalt nots’ for those seeking to elevate their game: biting, hating, and faking are strictly prohibited, while originality and realness are strongly encouraged. KRS says it best: “We’re the orthodoxy.” When dealing with two vets of this caliber, you know what you’re getting—for more pure, unfiltered hip-hop with an old-school mindset, pick up a copy of Survival Skills when it drops August 25th.
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eh. its just ok. it cant keep me interested so i wudnt put this in rotation.
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| Posted on Apr 24, 2009 |
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This is one real song right here. The hook is really catchy and both KRS-One & Buckshot bring hot lyrics while having room for some disses at a few artists. That T-Pain diss at the end was clever. The beeping sound is a little annoying after a while but I guess thats the concept of the song and thats really the only thing I aint feeling. Other than that this is a banging true hip-hop sound!
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| Posted on Apr 24, 2009 |
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The lyrics on here were great. I love this kind of rap. Both artists went hard, but to be honest, I didn't like the hook that much. 3.5, almost banger status.
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| Posted on Apr 24, 2009 |
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haha..this joint speaks some serious truth,how these artists now a days wanna ride that damn auto tune to death & shyt..and in reality,with the enhancement tool of the auto tuning,anyone can become a damn rapper or artist for that matter..shyt,imma try & do a record too
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| Posted on Apr 24, 2009 |
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Im a little too much polluted with "what-they-are-dissin" to rate this a Banger ... but they spittin the truth (& lately even im gettin p*ss*d off with THE auto-tune), so in goes for rotation ... You must be really happy now my friend FredRico?!? :p
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| Posted on Apr 24, 2009 |
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Fist off: Why are there so few ratings on a KRS joint?!?!?!?! Either ppl dont remember who he is or they dont appreciate some true hip-hop...
The beat is pretty tight, and both emcees speak the truth. KRS comes hard as always, and the hook is even pretty catchy. The last verse is just classic: the autotune diss is funny and KRS's wordplay is sick. |
| Posted on Apr 24, 2009 |
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I agree, Juanito_88. I am always amazed how many of our members say they want "real hip hop," and then fail to leave their feedback/ratings for a straight-up hip hop record? Oh well, their loss - right?
These two men are storytellers and they do their job on ROBOTS. In my book, however, this is a tired topic. See Playboy Tre's last single for proof. 
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| Posted on Apr 24, 2009 |
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good message and great lyrics
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| Posted on Apr 24, 2009 |
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haha..guys, guys
only been up for a few hours the beat is tight, and KRS makes it sick however, agreeing with Gstan about the hook |
| Posted on Apr 24, 2009 |
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Nothing compared to what KRS and Buckshot can do.
Have to go, so short comments. Wasted time typing out the Sky Might Fall verse, ha! |
| Posted on Apr 24, 2009 |
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Lovin this beat. And KRS-One closes the deal
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| Posted on Apr 24, 2009 |
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real talk, talent on board and still catchy! my definition of hiphop! 3 1/2
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| Posted on Apr 24, 2009 |
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KRS-One! its been a minute since I've heard em. I luv the beat and that beep sound goes with the whole robot theme, I like it. Hip Hop 4 Real.
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| Posted on Apr 24, 2009 |
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it sounds like 50 would be in it ; i dont digg it at all .
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| Posted on Apr 24, 2009 |
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This is hot!
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| Posted on Apr 24, 2009 |
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Great song. I like how they put their own spin on this topic. Beat was OK, but KRS & Buckshot killed this track. Not the best song by either of them, but its still better than most of the mainstream stuff.
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| Posted on Apr 24, 2009 |
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Damn krs One gave me the chills lol.
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| Posted on Apr 24, 2009 |
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The hook leaves me perplexed, but I love the energy of this song and the lyrics! The music is particularly good...banger!
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2009 |
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hahaha same here herbie holy sh*t!
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2009 |
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I REALLY WOULDN'T PUT BUCKSHOT ON THE SAME LEVEL AS KRS COMON GUYS ARE YOU KIDDING ME KRS IS A LEGEND ONE OF THE BEST BUCKSHOT IS OK BUT NOT ON THE CALIBER OF KRS EVER. THIS SONG IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE PEEP KRS'S LYRICS COMPARED TO BUCKSHOTS HIS ARE MEDIOCRE AT BEST. KRS FILLS ARENAS AS A SOL ARTIST BUCKSHOT NO ONE WANTS TO HEAR HIM ALONE WITHOUT BLACK MOON, THAT 9TH WONDER ALBUM HAD 1 OR TWO GOOD SONGS BUT KRS GOT HITS FOR DAYS/YEARS AT THAT
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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Love it. Ican see dis being played on the radio and in the club. KRS is at it again!
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| Posted on Apr 29, 2009 |
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Lyrics r good, but production is average...KRS ONE IS A LEGEND!!!
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| Posted on Apr 30, 2009 |
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CLASSIC KRS
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| Posted on May 25, 2009 |
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This is really like a 3.5 but just for the sake of the content, I have to give it a 4. Too bad that far too many people can't relate to what they are saying. Buckshot kills the hook!
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| Posted on Jun 12, 2009 |
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This ish is the real deal. Two hip hop legends come together in this new era of rappers and completely shuts it down. KRS-One and Buckshot kill it lyrically. One of hip hop's greatest producers, 1/2 of Mobb Deep, Havoc, does an excellent job on the production. There's nothing more to ask for. Check out the album for more dope tracks.
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| Posted on Sep 17, 2009 |
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