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3.0 ( 20 total votes )
Kutt Calhoun - Redemption
Artist: Kutt Calhoun
Featuring: Joe Budden
Producer: Tramaine “YoungFyre” Winfrey
Album: Raw and Un-Kutt
Label: Strange Music
A member of Tech N9ne‘s Strange Music roster, Kutt Calhoun has clearly been learning from his Dark Lord and Master
label boss’ example; on his latest single and first Booth feature, Redemption, the Kansas City native showcases a similarly angst-prone disposition and a willingness to walk on hip-hop’s dark side. As producer Tramaine “YoungFyre” Winfrey sets an appropriately ominous mood with strings and choral synths, Calhoun battles the devil himself over the fate of his immortal soul. Having wrestled with his share of inner demons, the always-dope, slightly unhinged Joe Budden provides moral support on the guest tip, offering listeners an update on his own precarious mental state: “It’s only fair that I warn you, my reality is far from normal…” Really, Joe? Could’ve fooled us. Released this month, Calhoun’s Raw and Un-Kutt LP is available in stores and online for the low, low price of your soul. Nah, just kidding – I imagine it’s somewhere in the neighborhood of $13.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on June 14, 2010
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I've long been familiar with Kutt's name, but I'd be lying if I said I was in tune with his musical stylings. I took a listen to a few select tracks off the new album and immediately I knew that had to change. Like Tech N9ne is he full of energy, passionate, and pulls you into his world with each and every line.
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| Posted on Jun 10, 2010 |
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I have been a long time follower of Strange Music and everything that comes out of that studio - however i haven't really heard anything ground breaking since Prozak - this song still hasn't done it - I am just disappointed - maybe i expect to much. However Tech and his grew are so talented, they have so many songs - I guess its just hard to keep up with the old school Tech -
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| Posted on Jun 10, 2010 |
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The introduction to the song was a little bit too much. In my mind, it stains this song's chance at success. Production was enjoyable, but then again I have heard better.
I have never heard of Kutt before so my unbiased opinion of him is that he can hold his own lyrically. The hook was a disaster. The vocals just didn't sit right with me. Then comes Joe Budden. He was definitely at his best on the day that this was recorded cause he came with some solid bars. This wasn't bad, but the negatives out weigh the positives for me. 2.5 |
| Posted on Jun 10, 2010 |
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Minus Budden's 16 this is highly forgettable.
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| Posted on Jun 10, 2010 |
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I think alot of people underestimate strange music. I'm not a big fan of Kutt, but Tech is the truth, Krizz is also a genius. Youngfyre put some heat out on this track also. I remember his production from that Leave Me Alone track. People may not like this track because its controversial and "Strange" but that is them! I understand their movement. Just go to a Strange Music concert, you will be on the movement after that.
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| Posted on Jun 10, 2010 |
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there was energy in this but it wasnt very interesting. maybe im not in the mood for this kinda song? after "any girl" and "letting go" im kinda too used to club music to plunge straight back in. whatever ill give this a few spins
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| Posted on Jun 10, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jun 10, 2010 |
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@DJ Rater Agreed, it's hard to go directly from Kingston/Flo-Rida to this.
I have to agree with the consensus here. I see what they were going for with the hook, but I think it falls flat, and Kutt's flow is decent but ultimately not particularly memorable. On the other hand Budden predictably kills his guest verse, we'll average it out to a 3.
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| Posted on Jun 10, 2010 |
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Hmmmm, I'm diggin this... It's scarey, dark, yet got flow. Props.
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| Posted on Jun 10, 2010 |
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Production was alright on this. The hook is weird though. Could've used some work. Joe Budden was nice on this though.
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| Posted on Jun 10, 2010 |
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Killa City on the map with some more Strange Music. Prideful of my city peoples and keep it coming...Kutt Cal and Tech N9NE and all strange music crew.
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| Posted on Jun 10, 2010 |
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I think Kutt is so incredibly under rated. This song is fire and Kutt came correct. Is it the best song on his new album? Nah, but it is dope. I would highly recommend giving Raw and Un-Kutt a listen.
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2010 |
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The highlight for me was the production and the Joe Budden verse. The beat is definitely creative, and I'll have to give it to the Strange Music crew for that, but not much of a fan of Kut Calhoun. I think I was expecting something comepletely different when I heard the name. I at first thought of Slim Cutta Calhoun of the Dungeon Family. But that was not at all even remotely close to what I got. I'll give it a 2. Not my cup of tea.
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2010 |
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Its just okay
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| Posted on Jun 12, 2010 |
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I never heard of Kutt before, and he was just decent on this, nothing special. Budden was the highlight and should have done this track by himself, and whats really good with that wack ass hook????
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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This is a straight banger! I got the CD, Kutt always murderin shit. I loved this song, and it's only a simple of what his CD brings.
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2010 |
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Not horrible, but highly forgettable...2.5
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| Posted on Jun 09, 2011 |
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This is one of those tracks the artist does for himself, it's about getting something off of his chest in the way he knows best. Not Kutt's best work, but I don't think that it was intended to be.
But it the hook kills it for me, the singers voice is nasily and off putting. He should have just let Krizz Kaliko do it |
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