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Maffew Ragazino - Foreign Exchange Student
Artist: Maffew Ragazino
Producer: Keivan Mack
Album: TBD
Label: Unsigned
Though first-time featuree Maffew Ragazino refers to himself as a Foreign Exchange Student on his latest single, I have a feeling Booth readers won’t have any trouble bridging the culture gap… mostly because there isn’t one. Hailing from Brownsville, New York, the up-and-comer exhibits a style firmly rooted in old-school hip-hop – the only thing foreign about him is his exotically fly wardrobe. Keivan Mack keeps it retro on the production tip, putting his own spin on the swanky, sampled beat that backed Top Quality’s ‘93 cut Magnum Opus. On the lyrical tip Ragazino breathes fresh new life into the oft-addressed topic of haute couture, mixing brand-namedrops with more general braggadocio: “More styles than Vinnie, call me your Uncle Paulie / I was born fly, your wings are so faulty.“ Digging this newcomer’s globetrotting style? Then keep it locked for future entries in the artist’s weekly Money And Fame Fuel Everybody’s Wednesday series, as well as release details on his forthcoming album (due out in the first quarter of 2011).
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I had never heard of Maffew's work before yesterday, but his style and production selection caught my ear. FES has a great old school retro vibe that emanates from the production, but props to Ragazino for his stellar ability to ride the beat as if it was made for him originally.
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| Posted on Dec 02, 2010 |
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Well this is my first time hearing Maffew also. And this isnt the best first impression to say the least. Im truely not really feeling this song. The production is really annoying from Keivan Mack. And Maffew's verses just arent good. I dont think this is a good star off for him. I can only give this a "ok". Oh well.
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| Posted on Dec 02, 2010 |
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@AlbyLBJ06 - I know what your talking about with the production. It's not that it's bad, it's just that the horns that the used get very repetitve, after the first 20 seconds. He has a nice flow tho, with some solid potential.
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| Posted on Dec 02, 2010 |
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Maffew is a problem...Watched him grow as an artist since I met him back in 02. Look forward to seeing what the future brings him.
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| Posted on Dec 02, 2010 |
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im gonna give this a 4. im lovin his voice and his flow. he goes real well with the beat, but yea i agree with everyone that those horns in the background get real annoyin real quick. i definitely think this guy has it tho. need to hear moreee
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| Posted on Dec 02, 2010 |
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My dude AB put me on to Maffew 2 months ago. Being from NY but now living in the A I found him to be a breathe of Fresh Air. No dis to any other NY based new artists but when you looking for who's going to take the crown over you see more Dukes & Dutches vs Princes and Princesses . Maff seem like with a little time he might be the one.
This record sounds more like a mixtape track than a song to me and that's because I've listened to his other songs at http://maffewragazino.bandcamp.com/album/where-im-from-the-experience But either way I fux with this joint. |
| Posted on Dec 02, 2010 |
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I was like "I know that beat!' and then I re-read Richard's write up. That man knows every sample ever used, it's insane.
Anyway, I was really feeling this. Almost feels like a summer time jam, but even in December I feel like putting the top down and riding. Which I think solves the "repetition" problem. If you're on your computer headphones listening intently yes, there's not much to dig into. But put it on in the background while sipping an adult beverage and relaxing, and it's dope.
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| Posted on Dec 02, 2010 |
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its nice and maffew is good artist but the beat it kinda sound to childish but its in roatation!!!!!!
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| Posted on Dec 02, 2010 |
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| Posted on Dec 02, 2010 |
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Take out the horns on the production, put in the percussion and this gets elevated to banger certification.
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2010 |
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I have never heard of this cat, but I like it. This song is pretty dope.
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| Posted on Feb 02, 2011 |
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