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Mann - The Mack
Artist: Mann
Featuring: I.Y.A.Z , Snoop Dogg
Producer: J.R. Rotem
Album: Mann's World
Label: Mercury/IDJMG
If you cherish fond memories of a certain ‘97 breakout single by Mark Morrison well, you’re in for a treat. Today, The Mack re-returns, Dr. Who style, in a new incarnation. Los Angeles emcee Mann dons the R&B vet’s oversized chain and all-black ensemble on his latest single, an infectious cover/reimagining sure to earn a place of honor on retro-minded heads’ summer playlists. J.R. Rotem mans the boards, serving up a faithful yet fresh rendition of the original’s Cutfather & Joe-produced instrumental, which Mann proceeds to lace with laid-back braggadocio and smooth game-spitting. Heavyweight guest Snoop Dogg sounds right at home flowing over Rotem’s bumping bass and G-Funk synths; during his middle 16, I had to check my watch to make sure I hadn’t fallen through a time portal to the mid-‘90s. Last but not least, Virgin Islands-repping pop hitmaker Iyaz tops the record off with an silky rendition of the original chorus. There’s no questioning this joint’s catchiness, but is its pop appeal strong enough to score the headliner’s debut studio album,Mann’s World, a solid drop date? Only time will tell, but readers are welcome to speculate in the meantime.
This song first appeared on the
Rap Chart
on June 13, 2011
Listen to More: Mann , I.Y.A.Z , Snoop Dogg , Music Videos, Hitmaker, Club Written by richard
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The original version by Morrison was one of my favorite records growing up and, believe it or not, still is to this day. The re-up isn't anywhere near as catchy (sorry, Iyaz), but I think it will actually work for Mann. There is a reason why the original was a #1 hit after all. Originality aside, the song should help him gain plenty of new (female) fans.
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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im too young for the original so i guess this sounds pretty good to me as im not comparing it to anything. iyaz is catchy as always, snoop is average but mann is pretty good, some nice lines for him
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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Love this take on Morrison's classic.
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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It's ok, not really feeling the hook or verses, just not my type of song
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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@DjZ , this is has nothing to do with this song, but why havent their been any recent music on Fashawn. His new mixtape Higher Learning 2 is amazing, and Down that Road ft. Sam Hook featured on MTV Sucker Free and its available on itunes. im just wondering.
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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too catchy. hopefully radio will eat this up
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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Love it,better than the original.Mann is great for recreating beats (:
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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I swear Nipsey Hussle had a song exactly the same as this...
Not bad but not great... enough said |
| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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Heard this before the Original, so I was impartial!
Catchy Hook, simple rhymes, perfect to bounce in summer |
| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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I can't judge it without thinking he stole a song and didn't improve on it. 1.5
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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@DJ Z
I totally agree with you, no offense to lyaz but this isn't near as catchy. The original version is still one of my most favorite songs ever. It's alright. |
| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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@DJ Z
I totally agree with you, no offense to lyaz but this isn't near as catchy. The original version is still one of my most favorite songs ever. It's alright. |
| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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Man, this is a nice pop record.
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2011 |
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That's an interesting way to flip an old school hip hop joint but its nice. But I like the original better
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2011 |
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i like
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 09, 2011 |
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i LOVE how Mann takes samples of old tracks and spices them up a bit! he can always make it work and snoop dogg did his thing on here too! FRESH TRACK!
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| Posted on Jun 10, 2011 |
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The original was of the hook at the time,Like dis one cause it reminds me back in the day...
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2011 |
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If course it's not better than the original. This was supposed to be more pop-ish. It's catchy enough for the rotation.
"The Mack" & "Buzzin Remix" are definite upgrades over "Text" though. So he deserves his props. |
| Posted on Jun 14, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2011 |
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..negative., they honestly ruined a gewd song.
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 17, 2011 |
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I couldn't take to it. It's a cool little jam, but that freaking auto-tune man (which isn't bad in the right amounts) Way off from the vocals on the original. Go listen to the orginal... then come back and try to like this one. But I do like that Cali noise, I don't even know what to call it lol. That high pitched whine in the background lol, I love that sh*t. I miss that.
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| Posted on Jun 19, 2011 |
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Thanks for the trip down memory lane...the original is still a banger and gets mad spins at oldies parties. This version didnt embarrass the original, I like it....
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| Posted on Jun 20, 2011 |
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There is a nippsey hussle version to this called return of the swag pretty much the same hook i preffer it better still not terrible
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| Posted on Jun 22, 2011 |
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Average, not fire
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| Posted on Jun 24, 2011 |
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Average, not fire
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| Posted on Jun 24, 2011 |
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not for me
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| Posted on Jun 30, 2011 |
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