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Laws - Shining [Premiere]

Laws
Artist:Laws
Title:Shining [Premiere]
Producer: 9th Wonder
Album:4:57 Mixtape
Label:J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League/Asylum/Warner Bros
Twitter:@lawshiphop
Website:Laws's Website

Average Rating:   32101   3.8
Total Ratings:       21

Laws, the Florida-based emcee we most recently saw speeding through his Daytona 500 freestyle, has gone from DJBooth newcomer to DJBooth favorite in only a matter of weeks. I guess there’s no denying talent. On his new leak, Shining, making its worldwide premiere right here, Laws is taking a more mellowed out approach to his music, due in no small part, I’m sure, to the effects of some of the best 9th Wonder production we’ve heard in a minute (and that’s saying something). Even better, Laws does the beat proud with a smooth, punchlined flow that includes references to, in no particular order, The Watchmen, optometry, Bono, gardening, drug addiction, Tupac and, of course, yo momma. What can I say? There’s never a dull moment on Shining. (Cue the groans). For more from Laws keep your eyes and ears locked to our front pages for his Don Cannon Presents: 4:57 Mixtape, hosted by DJBooth and set to hit the world on February 16. 


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DJ Z
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DJ Z
Total Ratings: 8068
Rating:  43211
I promised the world earlier today that they'd love this song. I am standing behind that statement. How smooth is that 9th production? It would be difficult for most emcees to not get overshadowed, but Laws stands out.

Get ready, 4:57 is just a few clock ticks away. Coming next week, 2/16.
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Posted on Feb 08, 2010    

Street Leak
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Total Ratings: 66
Rating:  54321
I really enjoyed listening to this song over and over!!! 9th Wonder and Laws have made me believe in Hip-Hop again


Posted on Feb 08, 2010    

Matty K
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Matty K
Total Ratings: 116
Rating:  43211
This track shines (no pun intended...seriously) because Laws keeps everything simple while still offering a few lines that even Dave Chappelle would steal.

@Nathan:
I totally would have missed the "yo momma" line if you hadn't mentioned it. A few emcees should add that one to their repertoire.


Posted on Feb 08, 2010    

C. Diesel
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C. Diesel
Total Ratings: 12
Rating:  54321
wow this is amazing everything just flows into a giant eargazium


Posted on Feb 08, 2010    

Positive Vibe
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Positive Vibe
Total Ratings: 478
9th Wonder is my favorite producer ever and this track is hot


Posted on Feb 08, 2010    

DjKidd
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DjKidd
Total Ratings: 272
Rating:  21321
he got some bars, but that hook is garbage...if this dude made it...im gone kill when i make it so right now take you shine but 1-0 is mine...


Posted on Feb 08, 2010    

mistabig420
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Total Ratings: 5
Rating:  43211
nice smooth flow, definitely diggin it


Posted on Feb 09, 2010    

Nathan S.
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Nathan S.
Total Ratings: 2478
Rating:  43211
"Went searching for the best beat I could find." Mission accomplished. 9th did the damn thing here, and Laws kept up with the production nicely. Laws wins me over a little more every time.

@MatthewKyle I'm not sure if my ability to spot a yo momma line from a mile away is a good thing, but thank you.
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Posted on Feb 09, 2010    

GStan10
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GStan10
Total Ratings: 1315
Rating:  43211
Oh sh*t lol. This was nasty! Production was crazy and Laws just killed it. I loved his flow and some of his punchlines were dope. Wow!


Posted on Feb 09, 2010    

Young Swish
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Young Swish
Total Ratings: 985
Rating:  32121
I haven't heard a 9th Wonder beat in a minute, it’s refreshing to hear this beat. I've never heard of Laws before, but he is nice.


Posted on Feb 09, 2010    

maestro10
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Total Ratings: 61
Rating:  32121
Thats that sound I was lookin for 9th drops production that is really easy for Laws to flow to. good track


Posted on Feb 09, 2010    

rishi6694
Rating:  54321
Posted on Feb 09, 2010    

Lateralg325i
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Total Ratings: 7
Rating:  43211
Hot! 9th wonder = legit. Laws puts down some smart lyrics and does it with style. Lovin it


Posted on Feb 10, 2010    

The 149th
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The 149th
Total Ratings: 2065
Rating:  21321
Very smooth stuff here, I could almost rock to this.


Posted on Feb 12, 2010    

Mr.Top Hat
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Mr.Top Hat
Total Ratings: 3522
Rating:  43211
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Posted on Feb 13, 2010    

Nurichi
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Nurichi
Total Ratings: 298
Rating:  43211
i luv 9th wonder


Posted on Feb 13, 2010    

Aussie_Accents
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Aussie_Accents
Total Ratings: 1896
Rating:  43211
Oh Helllllll YES!! Cannot wait for 4:57!!


Posted on Feb 15, 2010    

garyrue2003@yahoo.co
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Total Ratings: 3
Rating:  14321
Who is rating this crap? Sounds like a little baby trying to imitate Lil Wayne (why).


Posted on Feb 16, 2010    

XuUP17
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XuUP17
Total Ratings: 674
Rating:  54321
After 4:57, I had to come back and rate this song. Amazing.

@garyrue2003@yahoo.co: wow


Posted on Feb 16, 2010    

lilbigrig
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Total Ratings: 13
Rating:  43211
He's just growing on me tremendously


Posted on Feb 22, 2010    

RyanSx
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Posted on Mar 28, 2010    

djdarkmeat
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Total Ratings: 12
Rating:  54321
"Laws is Hip-Hop" - Don Cannon


Posted on Jul 20, 2010    

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