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2.9 ( 9 total votes )
Simple as it may seem, raising your arms over your head is actually a complex, multi-step process involving three major muscle groups: the deltoids, the rotator cuffs and the triceps. Accordingly, Metis isn’t about to ask you to go through all that effort just because. On the final leak off his Booth-sponsored mixtape (an exclusive world premiere), the West Coast emcee explains why he and his music are well-deserving of the shoulder extension, shoulder flexion and elbow extension necessary to Get Them Up. !llmind mans the boards, layering ominous piano chords and shifty synths over a syncopated percussion rhythm as Metis lets listeners know what he’s all about. Emphasizing his global appeal (“I’m international, from chopsticks to Impalas.“) as well as his devotion to hip-hop music and culture (”Been hatin’ authority figures since Providence, and been lovin’ real hip-hop since Common Sense.”), the artist makes a damn convincing case for his dopeness. Does this cut have you waving your hands in the air? Then don’t miss the rest of the quality tuneage set to appear on Metis’ Whoo Kid-hosted Roark mixtape, due out Dec. 5. Also, watch for the official video for single The March to hit DJBoothTV in the next two weeks.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on November 21, 2011
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Damn, this !llmind production sounds like something 2003-era 50 Cent would have selected for a club smash. Am I right or what? Metis does well with the track in his own capable hands (or should I type, vocals), but I think I would have liked to hear him do more pre-hook. Still, solid.
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| Posted on Nov 15, 2011 |
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This mixtape is shaping up to be a monster. !llminds beats is crazy and Metis delivery is on point.
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| Posted on Nov 15, 2011 |
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The beat is OK. Not really feeling Metris' flow on the track. Lyrics are decent, but the delivery is just so-so...
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| Posted on Nov 15, 2011 |
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Can't go wrong with an !llmind beat, but have to agree and say the flow was nothing special.
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| Posted on Nov 15, 2011 |
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What?? Flow sounds like somethin I would ride to in the cutlass (if I had one!). Sold 4.5 from me. That obama line was a killa..
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Song was cool.... verses were decent. I think the hook was lazy though
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