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M.A.S.H - Key To The City ft. Ade

M.A.S.H
Artist:M.A.S.H
Title:Key To The City ft. Ade
Producer: XV [For Kingzmen Productions]
Album:Unreleased
Label:M.A.S.H Music
Website:M.A.S.H's Website

Average Rating:   32101   3.7
Total Ratings:       17

Two weeks ago, Newark twosome M.A.S.H made their Booth debut with We Run This, a record that, though it won praise for its energy, garnered largely negative reviews due to its prominent use of Autotune.  Hoping to correct their less-than-ideal first impression, Mayday and Chris Reg are back with a new, unreleased cut.  This time around, the twosome throw their hats into the rap-ballad ring, spitting civic-minded game to a female who holds the Key to the City.  Over a synth-heavy, slow jam instrumental by none other than Booth favorite XV (here representing his own Kingzmen Productions) both emcees spit their share of quotable come-ons; if your sense of humor is as juvenile as mine, you’re sure to get a laugh out of the line, “That’s why she’s on the tip of my penis like ‘P.E.’, ” which, of course, segues into a little gym class-related innuendo.  R&B guest feature Ade‘s hook and bridge vocals do feature a dash of Autotune, but the studio effect is used much more subtly than on M.A.S.H.‘s Booth debut.  If Key‘s turned you into a fan, keep it locked to the Booth for more details on their forthcoming Mic Addict Stash House LP, which has yet to receive a solid release date.


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that1kid13
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that1kid13
Total Ratings: 1644
Rating:  43211
you take away autotune, and get this?
hint hint! (3.5 stars)


Posted on Apr 29, 2009    

NicGats
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NicGats
Total Ratings: 9
Rating:  43211
Nice comeback - banger worth riding too


Posted on Apr 29, 2009    

GStan10
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GStan10
Total Ratings: 1315
Rating:  43211
I was feelin it. This sounds so much fresher than their last song. They flow on this beat well and Ade's hook is smooth.


Posted on Apr 29, 2009    

Mr.Top Hat
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Mr.Top Hat
Total Ratings: 3522
Rating:  32121
It was really well produced by my boi X to the V and the lyrics were on point ... im feelin the Ade's hook as well ... gotta agree nice comeback ...


Posted on Apr 29, 2009    

ultimate hip-hop
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Total Ratings: 688
Rating:  32121
XV did a great job on the production has a nice summer vibe. M.A.S.H did good on this nice average lyrics. Ade had some pretty nice vocals on the hook. In rotation


Posted on Apr 29, 2009    

BDF44
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BDF44
Total Ratings: 2283
Rating:  32121
I like the drums here. Con@os or somethin sounds cool. Decent flow, nothin special. I do like dudes hook, nice ride vibe.


Posted on Apr 29, 2009    

Juanito_88
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Juanito_88
Total Ratings: 1078
Rating:  32121
This track is real cool. The difference between this feature and the last (besides the nice production work from XV) is that they dont claim to run anything they are not a part of yet and the autotune is used tastefully. I thought the vocals were very smooth, and the tuner was barely noticeable. This production from XV is just a perfect backdrop for those vocals and the emcee's flow.


Posted on Apr 29, 2009    

DJ Z
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DJ Z
Total Ratings: 8044
Rating:  43211
Overall a solid record. The production work from my homie XV and the vocals from my dudes Chris and May all mesh real well. Ade even had me on the hook.

My biggest issues with collaboration is the uncomfortable nature of the artists work together. These pieces all fit together nicely.

Look forward to a third feature... nice work, guys.
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Posted on Apr 30, 2009    

peezee
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Total Ratings: 177
Rating:  43211
smooth track, sounds polished and laid back


Posted on Apr 30, 2009    

PattyPatty85
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PattyPatty85
Total Ratings: 3048
Rating:  43211
I'm diggin this, the beat has enough energy to make me move, the music is good and MASH's flow is great. And weird but true, I love the hook! I don't know Ade but he has a good voice! This song sounds perfect to my ears


Posted on Apr 30, 2009    

bowwserr
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bowwserr
Total Ratings: 573
Rating:  43211
I haven't come across a track like this in a while. It's one of those chill songs that I just can't get into. I dunno...but as DJ Z said, they have very nice flows, and production is nice (although it bores me personally, I can see the value of it). Add that to the fact that they all mesh really well, and you have a Banger. This song is really good, just not for me.


Posted on Apr 30, 2009    

Discover(!!!Stunna!!!)
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Discover(!!!Stunna!!!)
Total Ratings: 425
Rating:  43211
smooth track. I like the indian drums at the background adds it own personal vibe to it. Couldn't rate this less than a banger.


Posted on Apr 30, 2009    

Da Bo$$
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Da Bo$$
Total Ratings: 869
Rating:  32121
chorus is on point ,beat is cool ,ill spin it


Posted on Apr 30, 2009    

FredRico
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FredRico
Total Ratings: 1308
Rating:  43211
Production is so great (yeah, I feel that percussion too BDF!) I'm rating this before the chorus... ooops, there it is, and it's smooth! Overall melody is catchy and they flow properly on it, harmonizing and very well put together; bridge, the break after, it's perfect!

This is one of those songs I'm kinda lazy to check (cuz I have no idea who they are) and then I feel stupid for even questioning it...

Props to XV! I thought he was talented only behind the mic!


Posted on Apr 30, 2009    

XT
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XT
Total Ratings: 365
Rating:  43211
ooh im vibin to this right now
sick sick sick flows


Posted on May 04, 2009    

Mz.Faith*Lyons
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Mz.Faith*Lyons
Total Ratings: 28
Rating:  43211
This Song Is Smooth Like The wayy Theyy be Flowing sounds gudd to be by their side


Posted on Jan 10, 2010    

ez507
Rating:  43211
Posted on May 30, 2010    

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