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4.7 ( 21 total votes )
For as much as hip-hop artists say they’re about their paper, their chosen pathway to riches certainly isn’t the easiest one—and I’m willing to bet that Booth newcomer L’Orange is far from the only one who’s looking at the ceaseless grind, the lack of certainty regarding the future and the ever-present haters and wondered: “Am I wasting My Time?” Fortunately for all of us, the N.C. beatsmith’s resolved to hold the line. The second Lo Phi act to make his Booth debut with a world premiere (see also MindsOne‘s Code of Ethics), L’Orange gathers a few of the most dedicated rhymesayers he knows to spit about the game’s frustrations over his bluesy, sampled instrumental (drawn from The Clark Sisters’ Is My Living in Vain). Kaimbr opens proceedings on an aggressive note, and MindsOne member Kon Sci maintains the momentum with a pop-reference packed middle 16. Legacy takes the crown for bitterness on the back, however, lamenting that his haters will be “...happy if I’m not spittin’ / and trust that they’ll be happy if I’m pot-pissin / Naw, f*ck that, they’ll be happy if I’m not livin’.” Digging this lyrically-driven banger? While Time isn’t attached to any forthcoming project, fans can keep it locked for the latest from all involved.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on September 12, 2011
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 Dope sample, nice chill vibe, solid hip hop record.
Thanks for the premiere, L'Orange. 
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| Posted on Sep 05, 2011 |
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This is so dope!! L'Orange is an amazing producer that can bring the best out of a rapper... and he picked a solid three to tell the story here. Shake the tree DJBooth, we want more L'Orange!!
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| Posted on Sep 06, 2011 |
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i really like that sample.
L.O.S.E.R. - Lyrical Operative Supplying Excellent Rhetoric :) |
| Posted on Sep 06, 2011 |
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| Posted on Sep 06, 2011 |
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I've heard many a L'Orange track in my day and this one is right up there with his best. L'Orange has really come into his own sound and style to the point where I'm not going to be surprised when more dope MCs are going to want one, if not several, L'Orange tracks on their projects. Can't wait to watch him inevitably get his. 5 stars all the way.
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| Posted on Sep 06, 2011 |
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another one to get addicted to. keep up the good work l'orange
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| Posted on Sep 06, 2011 |
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Awesomeee! dope beat and sweet flow. much more entertaining that the bullshit I hear on the radio
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| Posted on Sep 06, 2011 |
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This track is a beast. Sample is tight, beat hits hard, and producer L'Orange has brought together some of the sickest MC's. Nice to hear from Kon Sci of MindsOne after last year's "Self Reliance." Kaimbr rips verses, and this track is no different. Hats off to L'O for for heading up this single.
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| Posted on Sep 06, 2011 |
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Holden NC Down The Right Way! Keep Bangen Um Out L.O.
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| Posted on Sep 06, 2011 |
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| Posted on Sep 07, 2011 |
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Two words....Too dope!!!
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| Posted on Sep 07, 2011 |
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| Posted on Sep 07, 2011 |
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Hip-hop with a strong sound.
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| Posted on Sep 07, 2011 |
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Sick song L'O keep it up!
Yo I'm from the ILM That doesn't stand for... |
| Posted on Sep 08, 2011 |
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yes!!! excellent flow, the hook is on point, and the beat is proper
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| Posted on Sep 11, 2011 |
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| Posted on Sep 12, 2011 |
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Definitely digging it, great stuff.
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| Posted on Sep 12, 2011 |
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Ever since I saw L'Orange tear Raleigh a new @$$hole at the 808 & Heartbreaks beat battle, I knew this man was gonna change the way people listened to hip hop. His beats are ingenious & of course anytime you bring in legends like Kon Sci from MindsOne & L.E.G.A.C.Y., you are gonna get instant classics. This one is self-explanatory. NC is on the rise & it's only a matter of time before my brethren change the world.
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| Posted on Sep 12, 2011 |
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L'Orange has done it once again. Dude chops samples like he's supposed to, I'm impressed with his progress over the years as he's quickly becoming an elite producer from NC. His A&R work isn't bad either, he got a great combination of emcee's on this joint, Kon Sci kills it like he always does, Kaimbr goes in and surprisingly even L.E.G.A.C.Y. puts together a hot verse to shut it down. Looking forward to hearing more.
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| Posted on Sep 13, 2011 |
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Im feeling this L'O! Classsic hip-hop..the sample is real dope. North Carolina.
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| Posted on Sep 13, 2011 |
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WOW!!!!!
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| Posted on Dec 09, 2011 |
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