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Maino - Don't Be Scared
Artist: Maino
Featuring: Chris Brown
Producer: David Banner
Album: If Tomorrow Comes...
Label: Hustle Hard/Atlantic
If you find a list of “Hip-Hop’s Biggest Goons,” chances are Maino will appear in the Top 10 (thanks in part to a certain altercation with Yung Berg). Knowing that his “rough” image could lead some to dismiss him as ‘just another gangsta rapper,’ the Brooklyn native has taken his latest feature as an opportunity to set the record straight. On LP cut Don’t Be Scared, Maino lets listeners know that, underneath his often-gruff demeanor lies a good-hearted man. David Banner contributes a downtempo, bass-heavy beat, complete with a hook sampled from Chris Brown‘s ‘08 hit, Get Like Me (something tells me Chris Breezy would like to deliver a similar message right about now). This track might not meet as warm a reception as some of Maino’s previous features, but the rapper’s heartfelt confessions are sure to strike a chord with many fans. For plenty of Maino’s trademark street anthems, as well as a few more introspective hits, be sure to pick up a copy of If Tomorrow Comes… when it finally drops June 30 (no more pushbacks this time)
This song first appeared on the
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on June 15, 2009
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ok song, reused hook by CB, decent lyrics from Maino..
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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I'm not usually a fan of these samples from other not-so-big songs,but this was actually pretty cool for some reason. The David Banner production is 100% hotness, and Maino drops a pretty laid back flow.
Very different sounding type of track, can't put my finger on it, but it works. |
| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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I heard this a little earlier today
I've been following Maino for a bit now, he's kind of hit or miss with me but I like this look for him David Banner did nice on the production, its simple but I think the energy of this track is pretty laid back so it works From what I've seen Maino is pretty versatile (Hi Hater? I loved that ish, so catchy) so I'm pretty excited for the albumn |
| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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and this is called a production or this is called a feature with Chris Brown??
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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lol, talk bout annoyin.......
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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i heard another rapper on this same beat, with the same sample.
it was better than this but this is still decent. but i admit, chris brown's part gets real annoying real quick. |
| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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Hey, I don't know what all the hate is about for this track...I mean, yeah, it aint near as good as All the Above (thanks in large part to T-Pain's part in that song), but it's still tight. I like the repitition of the Chris Brown sample; it's not annoying at all to me. Production reminds me of someone else's production...I want to say Kanye, but don't quote me on that. Overall, tight joint.
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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u know what, i'm really becoming a big fan of maino's music lately...david banner laid down a silky smooth beat with a CRAZY use of the chris brown sample, and maino's lyrics fit the track well. anticipating the album much more after feelin' all the above and this track, i think it helps that he's a real dude that lets loose with his lyrics!
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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David Banner gets a nice nod for recycling a hook from a song he did... which recycled a hook, ha! Overall, Maino is boring to me here. I prefer him over grimy sh*t or upbeat iconic boardwork. I have no clue what to expect from his debut...
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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I thought the sample was pretty cool. I actually liked Maino's laid-back flow. I do see how it could be boring, but I was cool with it. Production was decent. Nothing specatular but not bad.
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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two of my least favorite artists coming together, i know its not gonna be pretty, and i was right. Much to be desired here, I think if it wasn't for Banner the song would be a complete toss out. Kinda ok save i guess Banner, A for effort! HAHA
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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Hey DJ Z is that your first 2 star rating lol. Thats when you know the song is bad...the production is subpar and doesnt really stand out in any way. The sample is a creative idea but for some reason integrating the sample into the song sounds really cheap. I know Maino trying to speak from the heart but cant really get into the lyrics. Will only listen to this once..guarantee it.
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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i cant say why, but the production coupled with chris breezy sample makes such a eerie but sick record. love this ishhh.
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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Love the sample, its different, but Maino just doesn't do it for me.
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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People, please take this moment down in history as one of the few times DJ Z has given a song a two star rating lol. After I saw that, I thought, hmm....maybe I should give the song another listen. I did, and I gotta knock it down a star. Listening more closely, I discovered that Maino doesn't have that great a flow on here. So I gotta dock a point. Thanks, Z!!!! :)
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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I love the sample here, to snatch it from such an uptempo track, in a break that was sopota build momentum, and flip it to a somewhat of a low mood setter. Banner heard the underlinin pain in the kids voice and in my mind @ave us the mood that Chris was really in when he san@ it. Either that, or I'm di@@in@ far too deep into this. lol Either way the sample is what makes this for me, however maino is for@etable on this for me.
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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@BDF44 - Damn, very well said, dude. Very well said. I hadn't thought about it in that way...
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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ok
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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ITS STARIGHT THO
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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Now aint this an interesting sample for the hook ?!?The beat is well produced & makes a good use of the sample even though I can see how it can be annoying with the wailing vocal sample that repeats endlessly over the drums ... Lyrics are on point & I support the message (for CB) ... Rotation.
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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bowserr, wat u doin followin Z, u cant make ur own opinion??? besides he jus gave a 2 star rating to Dancin On Me, ive seen him give a few 2 stars lately.
but yeah, this is annoying for sure. |
| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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I really love the beat!!
Those high pitched synth sounds do it for me!! Chris Brown sample sounds perfect in this song!! Not a huge Maino fan but this doesnt disappoint!! |
| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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I like dis beat, i like Maino in dis one
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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hmmm Maino dun go good with this kind of laid back style, the sample gets annoying after a few times... rotation
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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Lol, joshL, if I were following Z, I would've given it a 2 star rating like him. His comment merely caused me to listen to the song a second time, and pay more attention to the different aspects of it.
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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I am sorry to hear such a boring sample. Because the song is really good, I love the music, the beat and Maino's flow is excellent! Only, Chris's sample in the hook is annoying. When the main part of a song is so mediocre, it loses stars
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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sry bout that, i was jus kinda foolin around on that followin Z thing. dont take it seriously.
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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i can really see how this relates chris brown somehow. Personally i like it kind of growns on me.
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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Hey dude, it's all good. I know you didn't mean anything by it. But you did give me the oppurtunity to clear things up for anyone that really thought I was just followin Z. No harm done :)
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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It's alright, a bit boring though. Usually Maino is a hit/miss for me. This was a miss.
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2009 |
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There is NOTHING wrong with following Z! haha
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| Posted on Jun 12, 2009 |
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Im not hating on Maino at all because I actually loved "All The Above" and "Million Bucks" was solid as well. Its just this song is poorly executed and sounds like a cheap blend.
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| Posted on Jun 12, 2009 |
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its aight
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| Posted on Jun 13, 2009 |
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son wtf...david banner udda came way harder...i like mainos verses but this hook is dumb...and da beat like wtf is this....hit=same verses + new beatllz
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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Maino Hmm iunno man i cant hate on himm. but im sorry chrisbrown is just not right for this song
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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I mean i thought that the beginning was good. but it could have been better,.
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2009 |
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it's a banger
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| Posted on Jun 17, 2009 |
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Be sure to check out Maino's debut album IF TOMORROW COMES bustin’ into stores and online June 30th. Pre-order the album at www.mainohustlehard.com/preorder and score Maino's "black flag" bandanna for free. Don't miss out!
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| Posted on Jun 17, 2009 |
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DIDNT BS WIT DA RHYMES AND DA FLOW WAS SICK
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| Posted on Jun 18, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jun 19, 2009 |
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Banger 4sure love it...
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| Posted on Jun 25, 2009 |
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Loveeeeeeee it way 2 much! 5 owtta 5! Loveeee yu CB (;
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| Posted on Aug 08, 2009 |
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Its pretty kool but im just not feeling it.
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| Posted on Aug 16, 2009 |
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Tight song
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| Posted on Nov 11, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jan 13, 2010 |
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I really like the song, mainos relaxed verses fit the beat but CB's repetitive hook is a lil on the annoying side.
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