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3.8 ( 13 total votes )
Lyrically sound with a flow that is “retardedly bop” like Nas in ‘94, Mally is a special emcee. But just this morning I saw a notable emcee tweet that “if Rap was basketball, the NBA would be a bunch of 5’6” guys and Dwayne Wade would be in the D-League”. So the question is, with most of the culture’s biggest talents thriving in the underground, can a relatively unknown artist like Mally take it to the big leagues? The answer lies in On the Way Up, where a cooled out, pure hip-hop beat courtesy of Mydus serves as the backdrop to this Minnesota wordsmith’s musical journey. Mally gives listeners a view of his ascension from nobody to somebody as he spews off more lines than a barcode. On the Way Up is perfect combination of strong verses, a groovy hook and a mesmerizing beat, but only time will tell if songs like this and the rest of his new, unscheduled collabo album with Mydus, The Quality of Mind, will elevate Mally to the big leagues.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on March 15, 2010
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the songs is not properly mix and mastered that why the beat sound too loud...but the beat isn't bad and its not good...samples are kind of hard to make but as soon as you have the background alot of producers just put a kick and a snare and call it a beat...i wish the would become more creative...but i like this dude's flow...the hook is ok...so ill put this in small rotation...
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2010 |
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The Flow is On Point and the msg behind the song has great substance. Mydus Delivers Yet another soulful jam to the speakers
Minisota Stand Up Miami Stand up |
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“if Rap was basketball, the NBA would be a bunch of 5’6” guys and Dwayne Wade would be in the D-League”. - That is a damn good quote, and sadly it is becoming more and more true.
This dude definitely has talent no doubt. He kept a nice flow throughout the song and that production was pretty well done. I wish this dude the best. |
| Posted on Mar 11, 2010 |
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This is the hip hop I listen to when I need to productively do errands, chores or organizing. Mally's inspiration bars are uplifting and really get you into whatever you're doing while listening. I am not sure this type of joint is going to help him get to the big leagues, but quality music always has a home at the end of the day.
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2010 |
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Shout to DJ Booth for supporting and posting the record up online...
Continue to listen and be on the lookout for more new music!!! Anotha Time, Mally |
| Posted on Mar 11, 2010 |
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Maly got better tracks than this. He sounds better when he explodes on the mic with energy.
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2010 |
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Mally and Mydus together? No wonder this sounds so fresh - just the definition of quality music.
And I have to (kind of) disagree with @The 149th. Yes, Mally's work is more gripping when he's coming hard, but I feel like he can do the smoothed out ish more than capably too. Versatility, as always, reigns supreme.
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2010 |
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I like the "feel good" vibe on this. No comment of the Nas comparison.
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2010 |
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mydus had a golden prouction on this one. mally's lyrics were dope and this is just so easy to get into. i hadnt heard mally until now, but i want more!
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2010 |
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My pick for Track of the Day.
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2010 |
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Nice track from the homie Mally...I love the message and the ability to flow on this soulful composition created by Mydus...
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