Malik Yusef

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Malik Yusef - Magic Man ft. Kanye West, Common & John Legend

Artist: Malik Yusef

Featuring: Kanye West , Common , John Legend

Producer: Kanye West

Album: G.O.O.D. Morning, G.O.O.D. Night

Label: G.O.O.D Music

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Booth newcomer Malik Yusef is an artist with one foot on either side of the fuzzy line between rap and spoken word poetry; fortunately, he’s also an artist who thrives on tricky dualities.  His latest project, presented in conjunction with G.O.O.D. Music boss Kanye West, is a two-disc set (12 tracks each, corresponding to the AM and PM hours in a day), centered around the conflict between one’s higher and lower selves.  That theme couldn’t be more central to Magic Man, a cut that finds Yusef, Kanye, and fellow G.O.O.D. musician Common to tell the tale of a woman figuratively “cut in half,” torn between true love and the wiles of a game-spitting trickster—at least, that’s the short version.  Whether you choose to delve deeply into the high-concept lyrical content or simply sit back and enjoy Kanye’s chilled-out instrumental, complete with hook and backing vocals by John Legend, Magic Man is a compelling listen—if you find yourself intrigued, be sure to pick up a copy of G.O.O.D. Morning, G.O.O.D. Night May 26th, or click here to learn how you can win an autographed set.

This song first appeared on the Independent Chart on May 4, 2009

   

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cb126405
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cb126405
Total Ratings: 1622
Rating:  43211
This was hot! Kanye came through and the whole track was out of left field mixed with originality. I love when Yeezy Common and John Legend get together....this was a definite banger.


Posted on Apr 27, 2009    

Sigurd
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Sigurd
Total Ratings: 267
G.O.O.D. music is just getting ridikerous
CuDi, Big Sean, and Yusef, along with their collection of "allstars"
Great group work here


Posted on Apr 27, 2009    

ultimate hip-hop
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Total Ratings: 687
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The production by Ye is smooth and Kanye was fire with his lyrics. Malike Yusef, Common & John Legend all did their thing. The piano and laid back beat is so smooth. Definitely a cruising song right here!


Posted on Apr 27, 2009    

GStan10
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Total Ratings: 1327
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Great production and all of the artists went hard. Kanye kicked this off and Legend sounded great. Malik was decent and Common sounded good as well. Banger!


Posted on Apr 27, 2009    

Burmy
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Total Ratings: 516
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Artist-by-artist:

Kanye: AWESOME guest verse and beat vocals-yup, he's the boss.
Legend: Smoooooooth hook.
Yusef: Yes, the lines between rap and spoken-word are blurring now, but I see no problem with that (when they merge, they'll form PURE ART). Malik is giving us a nice sneak preview.
Common: Dude's got skill on the rap-spoken mix too...I hope Yusef and Common do a collabo album together-it can be divided between all these types of tracks!

Would LOVE to hear Cudi, Sean, GLC, or even Fonzworth or Really Doe on a "Part 2" remix-G.O.O.D. got next baby!

(P.S. Yeah, I know all my ratings have been 4s and 5s, but this is a SWEEEEEET lineup the Booth's got tonight!)


Posted on Apr 27, 2009    

E. Jaffe
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E. Jaffe
Total Ratings: 475
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Wow. The G.O.O.D. music dream team. This song continues a Kanye West winning-streak I've taken notice of lately and once again proves John Legend to be one of the most talented artists out there; his vocals are fantastic. (Best R&B Artist out there by a long shot; first two albums are classics). Common comes strong as always. Only problem is that Malik doesn't attract much attention to himself in a crowd of superstars.


Posted on Apr 27, 2009    

Mike Dreams
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Mike Dreams
Total Ratings: 2130
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I heard this joint earlier last week and I thought it was so incredibly awesome. It almost felt like a throwback Kanye track. For some reason, it seems like 2009 is Kanye's year to go back to some of the vintage flow he used to come with. I think he's feeling the nostalgia. Malik has been holding it down. I've been bumping his joint "Wouldn't You Like To Ride" and that Obama tribute "Promised Land" from the Grassroots album was CLASSIC! He should get way more buzz. Spoken Word is hip hop!

The production on this was soulfully on point on a lounge style tip and John's vocals was on hit.

If you haven't figured out by now, G.O.O.D Music is the new Rocafella.

I'm even excited about GLC's new album coming out...not too mention Malik, Big Sean, Kid Cudi and Mr. Hudson. I'm sure Common will be coming out with another one this year (I believe it's called "The Believer") [BTW, "She let any Dave cop a feel (Copperfield)] was a dope line! I'm really hoping for a new Kanye music album b4 the end of 2009. I'm sure it will be a blend of classic and new Kanye styles...and it's sure to be dope.


Posted on Apr 27, 2009    

joshL
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Total Ratings: 1674
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G.O.O.D. Music been puttin out G.R.E.A.T. Music lately. that chrous is jus ridiculous.


Posted on Apr 27, 2009    

Swoops
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Total Ratings: 34
Overall good track am diggin the smooth beat and the flows are tight,good producton


Posted on Apr 27, 2009    

Juanito_88
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Juanito_88
Total Ratings: 1077
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I nearly hit classic on this, but couldn't quite push that button. The production is very nice and chill. I love the poetic flow of the track, between Malik and Common's vocals. Kanye does very well on the track too. Yea I'm wit some of you above, I believe G.O.O.D. Music is the next big thing. I'm really hoping so.


Posted on Apr 27, 2009    

aspiring dj
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aspiring dj
Total Ratings: 360
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Only reason I didn't hit classic is cuz it wasn't jaw dropping enough to make me hit repeat. I expect nothing less than such a class act song from this group


Posted on Apr 27, 2009    

Joe92
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Total Ratings: 411
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This song is hottttt! all of them kilt their verses. john legend was alright on the hook. but this song deserves a banger.
also you should put - Celebrate (Feat. Tydis) - Huey - on this site. song is hot


Posted on Apr 27, 2009    

Aussie_Pride
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Aussie_Pride
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Anytime the big boys of G.O.O.D music get together, its always going to be at least a banger.


Posted on Apr 27, 2009    

DJ Z
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DJ Z
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The reason why Kanye is one of my favorite all-time artists (notice I didn't see rapper). Not a classic, but simply put (on purpose too) G.O.O.D music.

@Michael Hannah - Roc-A-Fella? Really? Naw.
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Posted on Apr 27, 2009    

Mr.Top Hat
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Mr.Top Hat
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:-)


Posted on Apr 27, 2009    

Menilik - MHD
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Menilik - MHD
Total Ratings: 391
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i almost looked over this guy... till i saw the heavy wieght lineup DAYM who can pull this for the first tym ppl hear him!!! Legend alown would make this track but 3 daym


Posted on Apr 27, 2009    

croatia
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Total Ratings: 192
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U guys got this a lil toooo overrated, huh?! maybe becuz the line-up... ;-) I admit I like the beat, but that's all...


Posted on Apr 27, 2009    

tweetybird31xoxo
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tweetybird31xoxo
Total Ratings: 22
nice joint all play this pretty often


Posted on Apr 27, 2009    

djblaze
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djblaze
Total Ratings: 8015
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I am really enjoying the production/beat on this track. Kanye does it again. Kanye does his thing on the beat. I'm not really feeling Malik Yusef's style. I don't think I will ever like that spoken poetry style, because I am not a fan of spoken poetry at all. I think people who do that are overrated because in my opinion poetry can be written easily whether it makes sense or not because it can always be spun to make sense...so whatever for that. Common at least does it with a flow which makes it more rap-like and in my opinion shows more skill. Everyone was good on this track except for Malik himself.
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Posted on Apr 27, 2009    

Jamnation
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Total Ratings: 443
Rating:  32121
There's just something missing from this song.


Posted on Apr 27, 2009    

XT
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XT
Total Ratings: 365
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this joint is G.O.O.D.
nice vibe to it


Posted on Apr 27, 2009    

Kwick777
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Kwick777
Total Ratings: 84
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Nice track. Everyone went in lyrically, and it was nice to hear something like this from Kanye. I will say though I feel that the beat is a bit boring, but this is a track where you should just peep the lyrics...and listen. In rotation.


Posted on Apr 27, 2009    

Dj Herbie
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Dj Herbie
Total Ratings: 98
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Awesome track


Posted on Apr 27, 2009    

Blaze31
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Blaze31
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Yeezy makes it look TOO easy!!! Lol


Posted on Apr 27, 2009    

BDF44
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BDF44
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This album is @onna be nothin less than classic. Malik is an incredible poet. This son@ is dope. Not quiet classic, but I believe this can be a piece to what could be a complete masterpiece.


Posted on Apr 28, 2009    

PattyPatty85
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PattyPatty85
Total Ratings: 3212
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I don't know if I'd listen to this again, but it's something different and it's solid. They sound good and music is extremely chillin!


Posted on Apr 28, 2009    

KzbabyG
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Total Ratings: 8
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smooth, definitely get some rotation


Posted on Apr 28, 2009    

.:ZeroDaHero:.
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.:ZeroDaHero:.
Total Ratings: 455
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I'd be playin' dis. He's good, no doubt so don't hate.


Posted on Apr 29, 2009    

sugar and spice
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Total Ratings: 63
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very very nice!!!!!!


Posted on May 01, 2009    

dj ice man
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Total Ratings: 2
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anybody know what kind of shirt he is wearing?

great beat tho.


Posted on May 02, 2009    

bowwserr
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bowwserr
Total Ratings: 573
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Damn. Yet another slow track I like. Lol. It's all good though. I love the flow on this one. The reason it's not quite Classic is because I didn't quite feel the production. Too...annoying, I suppose. But, still a Banger.

@MichaelHannah - I'm with you on wantin another Kanye album. I hope he keeps goin down the 808's road. Album was straight fire!!


Posted on May 03, 2009    

DJTommyVicious
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Total Ratings: 10
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Like the old school flavor to the beat. Good flow from Kanye and Common,but nothing groundbreaking or really even memorable.


Posted on May 07, 2009    

j-muny
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Total Ratings: 4
Rating:  32121
kanye made this hot


Posted on May 08, 2009    

smokethej
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Total Ratings: 36
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great production, kanye and common go hard


Posted on May 09, 2009    

sugar and spice
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Total Ratings: 63
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very very nice!!!!


Posted on May 11, 2009    

sugar and spice
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Total Ratings: 63
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very very nice!!!!


Posted on May 11, 2009    

Augz
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Total Ratings: 6
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Lyrically on point..but for some reason the beat was generic in my opinion. This is one of those songs I download but forget about in 3 weeks...


Posted on May 13, 2009    

Sabastian
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Total Ratings: 144
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N.I.C.E. how do u like that


Posted on May 13, 2009    

G-Town's 1st Lady
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Total Ratings: 3
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I really do love this, not just b/c it has my name in it but because it really is hot. Nice. Keep it up Malik!


Posted on May 28, 2009    

go-go-gadget
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Posted on Jul 08, 2009    

soulfullyreal
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soulfullyreal
Total Ratings: 53
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i really like this track but malik was so off the beat (i know he's a poet, but still) that it kinda threw it off 4 me a lil, but other than that, great track.


Posted on Jan 26, 2010    

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Posted on Feb 03, 2010    

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