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3.4 ( 22 total votes )
MGK (Machine Gun Kelly) - Leave Me Alone
Artist: MGK (Machine Gun Kelly)
Featuring: Rock City
Producer: Rock City
Album: Promo Single
Label: Bad Boy/Interscope
Though inspired by the notorious Prohibition-era gangster who helped popularize the term “G-Man,” Booth newcomer Machine Gun Kelly‘s stage name has less to do with literal firearms than with the Cleveland native’s knack for lightning-fast flows. On newly-released promo single Leave Me Alone, leaked back in October ‘09 but presented here in its finished form, the up-and-comer reminds us that technically dazzling rhymes and emotional resonance are in no way mutually exclusive. Backed by a reflective, acoustic guitar-synth instrumental by Booth-acclaimed duo Rock City (who also contribute a memorable hook), Kelly vents his frustrations regarding haters, self-doubt and, of course, the relentless grind, building momentum from his conversational opening bars to a double-time grand finale. The rapper ends the record with a promise to keep it one-hundred and not start “[living] like Miley Cyrus.” If he can hold to that, it’s a good bet the 19-year-old emcee has a bright future ahead of him. Digging this promo track? Keep it locked to the Booth for more from the promising up-and-comer.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on February 1, 2010
Listen to More: MGK (Machine Gun Kelly) , Rock City , Alternative, Club Written by richard
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1306 |
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Wasn't expecting much but got alot. Good song right here.
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2010 |
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.too ok was beat there .chorus the on flourished City Rock .him from booth the to intro Nice .has MGK name artist the like really I
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11684 |
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Dope record. MGK impressed me too, as I didn't know what to expect from a white dude with the name Machine Gun Kelly. I like how he channels his energy in favor of great diction. If he tried throwing more power into his words his voice would break and it wouldn't be a good thing. And - as always - Rock City takes care of business with their hook duties. Solid!
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 254 |
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Anything with R City deserve the 3 star treatment..not the best song ever, not the worst
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 2476 |
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I'm a little disappointed that Richard, our resident sample expert, didn't point out that the guitar line on this is from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, but there's nothing to be disappointed about in terms of the song. Rock City does their thing and Machine Gun Kelly definitely won me over with that flow. Bring on more from the man.
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 35 |
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good beat good flow idk if id hear this at the club ... :( but still tight id sub it in the ride ...
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2010 |
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really digging this
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 97 |
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Perhaps I'm biased, (Under The Bridge by RHCP is one of my favorite songs) but I really liked this one.
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2010 |
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All around this is just a good song. The guitar sounds great and MGK flowed real well. Rock City held it down on the hook as well.
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 197 |
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Unexpected....
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| Posted on Jan 29, 2010 |
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Not really feeling. Plus the dude made this joint so he lost all credibility: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQipQtaUgYY
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| Posted on Jan 29, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2065 |
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If I didn't here this sample before I would given this Auto-Banger status, but this is a classic from red hot chilli peppers so I can shy away from that, so this is ok for me. Basically if it broke don't fix it.
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| Posted on Jan 29, 2010 |
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i loved the under the bridge sample, but i just dont think MGK fits on this, the hook does but the verses just dont for me.
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 28 |
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dayum love this song its awesome...love under.the.bridge and they make it sound alrite
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 4267 |
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This isn't objectionable in any way, but it's also not very memorable. 2.5
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| Posted on Jan 31, 2010 |
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I love it!!
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| Posted on Jan 31, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 23 |
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Didnt see this coming good shit
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| Posted on Feb 03, 2010 |
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| Posted on Feb 04, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 20 |
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good beat. nice lyrics. Not really a 5 but deserves more than a 3 rating
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2010 |
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Dis Shit right here is crazy second time hearing from the dude i continue to be impressed.
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2010 |
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