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Memphis Bleek - Still Ill
Artist: Memphis Bleek
Producer: Canei Finch [for CaneiLive Productions]
Album: The Process
Label: Get Low/Mass Appeal/E1
Last we heard from Memphis Bleek was way back in summer ‘08, but don’t think for a minute that his on-the-mic skills have dulled during his time away from our front page. Now signed to his own indie label Get Low, the Roc-A-Fella alumnus is back to prove that he’s Still Ill with the lead single off his endlessly-delayed fifth studio album. From bar one, this joint bleeds energy – producer Canei Finch [for CaneiLive Productions] serves up a blisteringly fresh breakbeat-synth-harpsichord instrumental, and Bleek comes with rhymes to match. Though the emcee’s breezy bars are straightforward as far as lyrical message is concerned – Bleek’s back, he’s still getting money, and if he gets angry he might shoot you – his propulsive flows will leave few unimpressed. Memphis’ enthusiasm can’t be denied, but will his 2010 comeback be the real deal? We report, you decide. If you agree with this this record’s title, you’ll want to mark your calendar for the March 23 release of The Process, the rapper’s first full-length since ‘05’s 534 (and the first of his career not to be released under Roc-a-Fella/Def Jam).
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on February 8, 2010
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11882 |
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One of the dopest records from Bleek in recent memory. He certainly is helped by the inheritance of this highly addictive beat, but you cannot deny his always-consistent energy and flow.
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| Posted on Feb 03, 2010 |
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This really suriprised me. In the past I've listend to Bleek off of Jay-Z albums and he was always wack. Always. So I had low expectations for this song but I was impressed. Though it's not great but by my standards of him, this is the best song lyrically I've heard by him. The hook was lackluster but his rhymes and flow kept the song hot.
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| Posted on Feb 03, 2010 |
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Wow this is sick! That beat was nasty. Loved how it kept switchin up (the harpsichords were tight as hell). That's a creative beat right there. Oh yeah and Memphis absolutely wrecked it. He definately hasn't lost anything. That flow was fire.
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| Posted on Feb 03, 2010 |
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sounds right at home on the cut, should find some underground success with this
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| Posted on Feb 03, 2010 |
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got me knodding my head, flo ight but it aint all that so forgetable...
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| Posted on Feb 03, 2010 |
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Bleek is on point with this track, but the production doesn't match up with him. Just my speakers????
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| Posted on Feb 03, 2010 |
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I feel like Bleek's kinda conformed to the game right now. He's still good though. This production is something special. It blends the oldschool loops and scratches with "Graduation"esque melodies. A little Maybach Music bass maybe? 3rd listen and its only getting better
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| Posted on Feb 03, 2010 |
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Didn't think I'd like this at first because I only ever liked Memphis Bleek cuz I thought he was cute!!
This ain't bad. It'll grow on me which is never a bad thing |
| Posted on Feb 03, 2010 |
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@The 149th it's just your speakers lol. Memphis Bleek has always been one of my favorite rappers and this time he isn't a guilty pleasure this track knocks
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| Posted on Feb 03, 2010 |
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That is the illest beat and flow I heard in a min..I can't stop listenin and will be copin that asap
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| Posted on Feb 03, 2010 |
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Over the years I've felt like M-Bleek's dad...I've always had high hopes for him and have always been dissapointed. He comes hard on this one and shows his potential but the hook and the production is WHACK!
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| Posted on Feb 03, 2010 |
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Damn, I'm gonna have to basically agree completely with @HoamBoy and disagree with @wydeopen. I'm digging the boom bap production (though the chorus needs work) and Memphis Bleek came with it here. Man surprised me, I'm down for some more Memphis now.
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| Posted on Feb 03, 2010 |
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Good song, always liked Bleek but he needs a hit single so his album wont flop because then he'll go in hiding for another couple of years. We need more Bleek, help him Jay!!!
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| Posted on Feb 05, 2010 |
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A carefully layered, booming drum arrangements and harpsichord fueled Canei Finch production power this 3 minute nodd-fest, and absolutely diggin the straightforward, no-frills approach to verses by Memphis Bleek... BANGER!!!
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| Posted on Feb 06, 2010 |
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Bleek! You still ill homie!
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| Posted on Feb 07, 2010 |
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I smell a Jackson 5 sample on this, but nonetheless this production goes hard. I'm glad he's back and this track shows why he needs to be back
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| Posted on Feb 15, 2010 |
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