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Lloyd - Take It Off
Artist: Lloyd
Featuring: J. Holiday , Nicki Minaj
Producer: J$Mill [for Fully Focused Ent.]
Album: The Young Goldie EP
Label: Young Goldie/Interscope
Last we heard from Lloyd, the currently-indie R&B singer was busy pushing Pusha, a Weezy-assisted jam promoted to single status thanks in part to the rave Booth reviews received on an earlier version. Where that track saw its artist completely at the mercy of a female whose love was as addictive as cocaine, Lloyd’s latest single finds him in a more assertive mode, instructing his girl to Take It Off so he can – wait for it – break it off. Beatsmith J$Mill borrows a page from UGK‘s book, accenting his synth-theremin boardwork with samples from the duo’s identically-named Dirty Money track as Lloyd lets his lady know what’s up, and J. Holiday paraphrases the late Pimp C on his guest hook. Young Money rising star Nicki Minaj ties it all together with a rapidly-flowed, characteristically Crazy closing verse, complete with the dope if un-P.C. couplet “I’m an Indian giver, I want the quarterback/ If hip-hop was dead, b*tch I just brought her back.” If you like what you’re hearing, you can find more steamy R&B jams and high-caliber guest features on Lloyd’s Young Goldie EP, set for independent release sometime in December.
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on November 9, 2009
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 391 |
at my first listen: not the best song with holiday and Lloyd they could have made this MEAN!!! showcase there real singing ability!!! i would have given it 3 stars but ill hold on hmm
sad thing is the highlight for me was a girl on the back end!!! "is sh from young money???" |
| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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Slightly below my expectation level for the amount of talent on this record. I much prefer when Lloyd goes the ballad route, but ya have to have a presence in the club these days. Understood, but underwhelmed.
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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I LIKE THE PIMP C SIMPLE AND THIS SONG STARIGHT.
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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This song is nice and the track goes hard and Nicki Minaj killed it solid
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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Nice Production & Chorus ifeel like my man Lloyd could've came a whole lot harder J.Holiday as well...
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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How did Lloyd go from Pusha to this. It's not horrible but just unexpected, in a bad way, where I'm hopeing Pusha wasn't just some fluke.
His voice is always smooth, which saves the song (the hook was dope minus the Pimp C sample) and I've never been a fan of J. Holiday (other than Bed) but he wasn't that bad. And for Nicki Minaj she's kinda like an annoying version of Lil Kim. |
| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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always a fan of Lloyd, but we ALL know he can do better. It was decent, but just not up to par.
Nicki... adequate I guess. |
| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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i can just picture nicki recordin this lookin all goofy but the song is coo
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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"Z"- i agree 100% here.
wtf is up w/Nicki Minaj voice? that dont even sound human. |
| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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disappointed... a track with lloyd and j. holiday! only to leave me wanting something much better.... j holiday is among my favorite acts out there but just wish this was better, and im not a fan of nicki minaj... i heard this two weeks ago sans nicki... and it was better
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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I don't know why, but I was expecting a smooth paced R&B record here, but I was dissapointed at what I heard, to be honest, I didn't even finish the track, it wasnt my taste.
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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Minaj RUINED this song, how does she have a deal?
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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Two of my favorite r&b artists on the same track! Been a fan of Lloyds work for some time now...Productions dope and everything fits perfectly although Nicki Minaj was how dare i say different... Solid track still... RIP Pimp C!
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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In rotation..I mean it isn't bad..could be better
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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i thought this was a rotation song until nicki got on. sum1 needs 2 take that mic away from her she was terrible on bedrock 2. song was ok 2 me
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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Radio-ready production, Lloyd’s voice sounds good over it and J.Holiday, though, doesn't really add anything special, definitely played his part well. I’m not sold on this song, but I can see the appeal it would have for others. Nicki Minaj is in spotlight these days and has a strong following. I definitely think this will create some buzz for Lloyd.
Okay, I admit, I went from hating her songs to liking her stuff. Her comical facial expressions, carefree attitude and emphasis on rhymes to drive her point home on "5 * Sh!t" and "BET Cypher" ... got me! PLUS she's Nice N Thick like an ol Skool Burger King Strawberry Milkshake!!! |
| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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I am definitely feeling this. The beat is hot and Lloyd did his thing. He can't always be the ballad singing lady killer lol but this will appeal to some of the ladies. I am not a fan of Nicki Minaj but this verse almost had me converting to a Barbie. Overall a good job
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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I like it,anything wit Lloyd is hot lol
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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luv nicki minaj...best female rapper
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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I was really excited 2 hear J and Lloyd on a track together sounds hot but i love everything Lloyd does lol =)
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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As soon as i heard the first 5 word i knew it would be a hit, but Nicki Minaj is toooooooo weird for me, she can rap but she is jus weird.........4.5 CLAS-GER
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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Would be better without Holiday
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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i really do not see why everyone is dissin this track.. its alot better then some of the crap thats circulating right now..
Props to lloyd and j.. i duno about that nicki chick doe. G |
| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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This surprised me. I wasn't expecting a song like this from Lloyd and Holiday.
It's not bad, though. |
| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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nicki minaj went in on this track. I really didnt notice J.holiday
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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this is a good attempt by him but like pusha betta, lloyd is good tho i see good things coming from him
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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I like Lloyd's voice. This track is pretty! I expected something more bangin, but I enjoy it, production is good
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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Man I really dont know what most of you were looking for on this track. It was classic Lloyd, classic J.Holiday and they both ride the production smoothly. Not the greatest ever heard but this definitely makes my rotation. I just dont know bout Nicki hahahaha (shaking head) sometimes i'm like YEAH and sometimes im like WHY?
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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I enjoyed this track. This sounds better than his other recent tracks posted here. I still think Nicki's rhymes are written by Lil Wayne because their flows are nearly identical. Anyhow, she still sounds great on here, and no disrespect if she is really writing her own stuff; its just the way that it sounds...ALL THE TIME. BANGER for Lloyd's great voice, for his mention of Mayweather, and for a good beat!
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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i like Lloyd and J.holiday here til Nicki minaj start rappin smh LOL why?
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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not quite the level of work i was expecting however would like to hear more work from these two
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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This is a banger!!!
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| Posted on Nov 05, 2009 |
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This song is working on me, but the lyrics by Lloyd and J.Holiday are very smooth. I have to say tho that I am not a big fan of Nicki Minaj but her ad libs on the tail end of the song is very nice. She actually sings quite nicely so big ups to her on that part. Overall the song is a hot one!!
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| Posted on Nov 05, 2009 |
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| Posted on Nov 05, 2009 |
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like a lot influenced more by the review:D
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| Posted on Nov 05, 2009 |
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I love the original version of this song with Lloyd fea. J-holiday. I don't really care for the version with Nicki. I think he should have put a stronger female artist on the track and it would have been HOT! But I love the original version I rock wit it all day.
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| Posted on Nov 05, 2009 |
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i must say nicki killed this other than that it was alrite i expected more
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| Posted on Nov 05, 2009 |
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this is something you need on your album if your a r&b singer, but just one of these. nicki ripped something just dont know if it was this song lol
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| Posted on Nov 05, 2009 |
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lol I think Nicki enjoys being wierd....and I must say I more than enjoy her 'wierdness'.
The best part about this was Nicki everything else was a hot song to grind to. |
| Posted on Nov 05, 2009 |
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That's it, I fvckn love Nicki! After the Cypher, I was into her and now I see she's definitelt has this unique style that we've never seen from a female MC before! She's crazy, plays with the words and FLOW! That's expressive stuff.
I don't get how this is not gettin love from the members, beat is cool, the guys had their vocals on point, it's a sure banger! |
| Posted on Nov 06, 2009 |
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I have 2 rememba dat "yo body talks louda when ya quiet" I love Lloyd and J, they knee benders. Any song that requires a nasty grind is a hit 4me. Nice job fellas. Nicki added dat extra flava, dat made the 3sum enjoyable.
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| Posted on Nov 06, 2009 |
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I couldnt listen to it all it was to boring for me
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| Posted on Nov 07, 2009 |
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I really love this song! It has a cool beat and the bass in this song is amazing!& is that nicki manji singin on that track?
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| Posted on Nov 08, 2009 |
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im not too sure what is missing on this track but there is something missing, yeah nicki sounds really weird on this, not sure why she is there.
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| Posted on Nov 09, 2009 |
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Doesn't feel like Lloyd in the hook, but I appreciate the verses enough to award it slightly above rotation.
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| Posted on Nov 11, 2009 |
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Wow!
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| Posted on Nov 12, 2009 |
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not that good
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2009 |
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This joint got me rockin man!!! I love the flow.
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2009 |
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shoot lloyd can take my clothes off any day...naw just playing but not really.
i like this song its HAWT nd of course nikki minaj but i love how it starts wit pimp c |
| Posted on Nov 13, 2009 |
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Nope, Wayne sounds best in that style, not like Nicki. The faster part was listenable though.
Heard better from Lloyd. Didn't hear Holiday...maybe they sound too alike. |
| Posted on Nov 14, 2009 |
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lloyd can do no wrong in my eyes. i love it and im only thirty seconds through it.
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| Posted on Nov 16, 2009 |
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it reminds of older music but switchs up.....i like it
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2009 |
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thats nikki minaj and shes hella filthy wit wat she duz.... sad 4 tha guys she a lesbian!!!
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2009 |
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NICKI MINJA MESSED DAT SHIT UP
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| Posted on Nov 19, 2009 |
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Nice throwback mix and with nikki on it she kills it. She got a crazy style
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| Posted on Nov 20, 2009 |
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Nicki, get off this track. I loved the beat until my ears bleed listening to her. She ruined the flow of the whole track.
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| Posted on Nov 20, 2009 |
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I like this song till Holiday starting lisping on the track... Is it just me? Or does he have a serious lisp in this song?
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| Posted on Nov 22, 2009 |
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ay i agree wit u on that Nattabeat, i thought it was just me to lol
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My new fav song!!! Love it!!
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| Posted on Dec 01, 2009 |
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I love dhis song cuz nicki minaj and trey songz are together in dhis song...i would like if they take dhe first part out
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| Posted on Dec 03, 2009 |
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nothing new but I'm feeling it
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2009 |
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You cant help but like it....Nicki makes it so good
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2009 |
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I LIKE THIS SONG SIMPLY BECAUSE THE BADDEST @*#$! IN THE RAP GAME NICKI MINAJ IS ON IT! SHE RIPPED HER VERSE!
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| Posted on Dec 10, 2009 |
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This is a great track. Any rapper that features an R&B singer in a song, its gonna be hot. I guarantee.
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| Posted on Dec 11, 2009 |
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dope
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| Posted on Dec 12, 2009 |
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I open to all beats.This is boring as hell wont make my crowds move
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| Posted on Dec 14, 2009 |
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this is one of the best songs on the EP. i downloaded it today
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| Posted on Dec 15, 2009 |
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Any reason Nicki Minaj wasn't rushed to production in time for Christmas? I'm just saying, strike while the iron is hot. My kid wants her for her Birthday party in April, 20,000.00 if I had it..lol. But you know it's gonna go up as time passes.
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| Posted on Dec 16, 2009 |
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| Posted on Dec 17, 2009 |
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I think the song could have been better on Holiday's part but as usual my chick Nicki did her thign as usual! But overall it's a cool song...not a club banger though
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| Posted on Dec 18, 2009 |
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this is my shyt....
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| Posted on Dec 18, 2009 |
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its cool....i like nikkis verse...and j holiday doesnt really do much 4 the song
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| Posted on Dec 19, 2009 |
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i like this song Lloyd did good on this song
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| Posted on Dec 21, 2009 |
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Hooooooot just my type he knows what 2 do with da beat
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| Posted on Dec 24, 2009 |
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Overall, this is the worst song off Lloyd's "Like Me: The Young Goldie EP". This is one of the tracks I now instantly skip on the EP. The song lacks creativity and any real lyrical substance. This is a disappointment coming from Lloyd due to him being a true talent.
The Pimp C sample continuously playing in the background saying "Take it off chick bend over let me see it..." is annoying, unnecessary and should be removed. No one wants to hear that mess playing for four minutes in the background of a song. Also, I am not feeling the guess appearances by both J. Holiday & Nicki Minaj - they are both wack. They added nothing spectacular to the song and only wasted time on the track. Lloyd should have been featured with more verses in the areas where they were singing and rapping. A few other alternatives for producing the song could have been Lloyd just singing over the beat (minus the Pimp C sample) or Lloyd singing with a feature from an actual hot female MC such as Lil' Kim or Eve (again minus the Pimp C sample and no other singer). In my opinion, Lloyd is an artist who can stand on his own two feet and doesn't need to have anyone featured on his tracks. When Lloyd puts horrible artist on his tracks, they cause a distraction and take away from what should be the primary focus on the track -- himself. As always, I love Lloyd and I am looking forward to his next album. |
| Posted on Dec 26, 2009 |
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It's a good 4.5 - solid track - I like the jam -but when Nicki Minaj got on the track - she kilt the hell outta of - she got one of the most original sounds I've heard in a while. "If hiphop was dead, @*#$! I just brought her back!" She murdered the outta the track with her lyrics. She made the track solid for me. Yawl stop hatin' on her :P
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| Posted on Jan 03, 2010 |
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if Nikki wasn't in this song,
it would bloww major cock |
| Posted on Jan 05, 2010 |
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love this song from the first time i listened!!!!....nicki killed it
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| Posted on Jan 06, 2010 |
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Dayum I Take It Off [=
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| Posted on Jan 07, 2010 |
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Descent. In the rotation but not one i would actually select in my playlist if ya know what i mean.
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| Posted on Jan 08, 2010 |
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nicki goes ham on all her shit! all yall hatin cuz the fact she wit weezy and y.m. and mostly the females are jealous of her! none the less..i thought she was gud on this track! i mite get heat from wat i just posted but i guess thats life huh! lol...
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| Posted on Jan 12, 2010 |
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The track is cool, i feel as tho they she hav upped the vocals a little... everything was dull until nicki put her twist on it but i see the potential....
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| Posted on Jan 14, 2010 |
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i love this song because nicki minaj is cool amd lloyd is sexy and he can sing
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| Posted on Jan 14, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jan 21, 2010 |
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About time Lloyd comes back.
That's wat u call a nice comeback |
| Posted on Jan 21, 2010 |
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I luv this song "ITS LIKE SHHHH BE QUIET COZ YOUR BODY TALKS LOUDER WHEN YOUR QUIET GOT YOUR EYES SAYING YES YOUR MOUTH SAYING MORE GIRL YOU LIKE WHAT I DO COME ON LETME GUIDE YOU"
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| Posted on Jan 22, 2010 |
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Eehh. This isn't what I was expecting. It's average.
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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iI luv dis song its the shit
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| Posted on Jan 26, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jan 27, 2010 |
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like it, need more listens to love it lol
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2010 |
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Dammm Nicki Reck that @*#$!! I glad cause lloyd and J. was puting me to sleep.
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| Posted on Jan 29, 2010 |
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Not that great a track, lloyds tracks are usually good but this one just doesnt seem to suit. Aint feelin that nicki either.
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| Posted on Jan 29, 2010 |
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Minajs fliptastic flow at the end could have been put in the middle to break it up but otherwise its sticky, a lil annoyin but i like it
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| Posted on Feb 03, 2010 |
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VERY NICE TRACK....definitely marketable...nice hook, good cameos..
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| Posted on Feb 07, 2010 |
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