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4.2 ( 71 total votes )
Mike Jones - Next To You
Artist: Mike Jones
Producer: Jonathan "J.R." Rotem
Album: The Voice of the Streets
Label: Ice Age/Asylum
If you visit any local music store or online retailer and look at the “new releases” section, you’ll find projects by Beyoncé, Slim, Ace Hood, Shontelle, and Lil’ Keke. Some consumers, however might be disappointed not to find Mike Jones’ sophomore album, The Voice of the Streets, which has been delayed until after the New Year. Still on the grind despite the holdup, Jones remembers his skill as an R&B songwriter for Lil’ Mo and LeToya Luckett, and he draws from this experience on the new single Next To You. Originally set to be featured on The American Dream (before it was changed from an LP to an EP), Jones adopts a catchy, sing-song flow, rhyming about his woman and how he’s down for her. Highlighted by J.R. Rotem’s guitar-percussion beat, Next To You has all the pieces in place to strike a chord among crossover audiences. Let’s just hope the collaborator is willing to show up for the music video this time…
This song first appeared on the
Rap Chart
on November 24, 2008
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this song is amazing, the flow and vibe are great. the chorus is the best part, best mike jones song.
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2008 |
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Damn, wasn't expecting this one. Based off this song and other ones I've heard from him lately, I think Mike Jones has finally shed his laughable image of annoying phrases and his old flow. This one is smooth and he flows really nice on here. In rotation type of track, still not ready to give Jones the banger status.
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2008 |
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clasic for sure
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2008 |
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nice song by mike jones h-town baby
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2008 |
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Mike Jones is starting to grow on me. I'm liking this song, different to his others.
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2008 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 391 |
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where was th J J J J-R hahahaha i spose he didnt wona hav his name said on a mike jhones songs coz he says it all th tym already!!!
but naa i lyk this song but it seams to be missin something i lyk his flow sound lyk some of his gud songs on " who is mike jhones" but naa i was listnin to some of mai fav songs on youtube so hmmm this dnt rank |
| Posted on Nov 18, 2008 |
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This is definately a different approach for Mike Jones..but it just might work especially for the radio...I personally am not a fan of Mike Jones...I use to be back when he came out with Still Tippin and Back Then...but ever since then hes been on the decline...this song will definately help his presence in the rap game though...why is the girl on the chorus uncredited and who is it for that matter?
anyways this song is one of Jones' better songs and I'll leave it at that |
| Posted on Nov 18, 2008 |
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THIS IS A NICE CATCHY BEAT FROM J.R ROTEM I LIKE MIKE JONES STYLE OF THIS ONE,HES BEEN BEEN PUTTING OUT AFEW WACK SONGS LATELY PUT THIS IS SOMETHING DECENT FOR MIKE WHO MIKE JONES FANBASE,HOOK IZ CATCHY I KAN RIDE IN THE WHIP TO THIS..
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2008 |
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You can't go wrong with a J.R Rotem. I'm still not really a fan of Mike, but this is a solid joint from him that will get him lots of airplay. It seems like he's taking the "Plies" approach and trying to definitely appeal to the ladies. From what I've observed, "Cutty Buddy" has been doing great with all my homegurls and ladies I talk to...and I'm sure this will do well with them too. I'll throw it in rotation because though it's not something I would listen to aside from on the radio with a female, it's not a bad joint. That album title could have used some more though though. Who is singing the hook? I hate when there be hooks with no feature credit.
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2008 |
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She sounds alil like Ashanti on the hook. Who is that? This is smooth. I can play this one. Someone tell me what is up with that Cutty Buddy track, was there some legal issues involving that thing?
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2008 |
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wow smooth song and nice flow...damn im still waiting for a song that mike jones doesnt say his name...at least it wasnt annoying this time
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2008 |
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Nice feel... Who?!.... hahahaha
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2008 |
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Heard this on the radio yesterday and thought, "I'm surprised this one isn't on DJBooth yet."
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2008 |
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I was a huge mike jones fan back in the SwishaHouse days years ago. Then when he became major he kinda fell off for me. I was suprised that I liked this song. Prolly is best in a long time. 4 stars for me
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2008 |
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Jones flipped over on this one, BANNGERR, one of the best Jones songs to date IMO, He does wonderful on this track, he matches the beat very well. BANGERR!
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2008 |
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This song sounds like something I've already heard before. It's the typical catchy song but not so original in my opinion. The girl has the typical voice they put in songs like this to make a catchy hook, Mike sounds decent but not that all. It's a pretty song and I would put it in rotation, but it doesn't seem all that excellent to me! Ps: beat is cool
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2008 |
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i saw Mike Jones and just about skipped it until i saw all the ratings...dont sleep on this one...straight up BANGER
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2008 |
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i really dont like dike jones. i would never listen to this im sorry...even if it was on a dr.dre beat..when he sings it sounds like he's squeezing his nose and its really annoying. Makes me feel like i got allergies. not doing nothin for me even tho dike is switchin his style up.WHO? HELL NO WHO? HELL NO
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2008 |
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This reminds me of Dilemma by Nelly. I know I heard this production somewhere also, just can't remember.
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2008 |
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i love dis song!!! i could listen to it ova and ova... dis finna be me and my boo new song lol dis one goin out to my baby daddy RJ !!!!!! dis song a classic fa real!!!!!!!! mike jones did up big dis time!!!!!! keep it real mista jones lol
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2008 |
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i love it definetly classy!=) Mmmmm.Babe u on my mind
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 91 |
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decent.
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 29 |
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back 2 back nice tracks 4rm my boy mike jones, keep it up!!!
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| Posted on Nov 19, 2008 |
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what dat new phone numba mike cmon du i finna push some weight dog comon mayne where ya at where joe biden at too need ta get da 8 from biden
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| Posted on Nov 19, 2008 |
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banger....
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| Posted on Nov 19, 2008 |
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Different for Mike Jones but I like it
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| Posted on Nov 19, 2008 |
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This is a good song, I like it. Mike Jones songs for the ladies are better then his other songs. DJ Booth post the song with Essay Potna "On Top Of The Covers" Thats a banger.
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| Posted on Nov 19, 2008 |
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Sounds some like Chingy shit. Its iight but not original but the production is hot. Girl on the hook sounds fresh! 3 stars
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| Posted on Nov 19, 2008 |
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MIKE JONES!
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| Posted on Nov 19, 2008 |
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thiza cute song MIKE...keep em comm-n! =)
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| Posted on Nov 19, 2008 |
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LOL... DID MIKE KIDNAP JA RULE AND LOCK HIM IN THE BASEMENT UNTIL HE GAVE UP HIS FORMULA?
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| Posted on Nov 19, 2008 |
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This song str8!
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| Posted on Nov 20, 2008 |
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LOL this is the ja rule formula!! baby girl put it on meeee. this works better than the last several ja rule joints tho
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| Posted on Nov 22, 2008 |
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I like Dis alot!! Mike Jones is Steppin it up!!!
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| Posted on Nov 26, 2008 |
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This is gettin alot of positve feedback!! It's a great song! It's gettin rotaton..
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| Posted on Nov 26, 2008 |
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I give credit where credit is due..N mike Jones get all of my credit!! Great song. I can really see his growth as an artist...
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| Posted on Nov 26, 2008 |
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aaawwww sweet song
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| Posted on Nov 27, 2008 |
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Not really a fan of Mike Jones and usually I'd just over look a song of his and the only reason I actually gave it a listen because it was produced by J.R and he didn't let me down on this one and neither did Mike Jones and the girl in this. Although I swear I have heard a song REALLY similar to this. Anyway still a good song and very well done.
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| Posted on Nov 28, 2008 |
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This song makes me remember :/
I love this song |
| Posted on Dec 04, 2008 |
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I love this song it is great.
Tayla aka Miss Sexy! |
| Posted on Dec 04, 2008 |
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what can i say its perfect for the club
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| Posted on Dec 05, 2008 |
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LOVEiN iT..GOOD SONGGG!
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| Posted on Dec 08, 2008 |
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you are a @*#$!
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| Posted on Dec 11, 2008 |
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 76 |
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classic & mike jones starting 2 bring it
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| Posted on Jan 22, 2009 |
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This is the shit reminds me of my black berry lol!!
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| Posted on Mar 02, 2009 |
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Mike Jones you really did a wonderful job. I mean this joint is crazy i just though it was just gonna be the same old, same old. You know, guns, girls, money and dope. But when i took a chance and really listened to it i was like wow this is different. Thank you Mike Jones now i can bump to a love song that i will NEVER get tired of.... Keep up the good work Mike Jones.
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| Posted on Mar 04, 2009 |
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oh.. emm.. gee.
this is just about THE BEST; [and i do emphisize THE BEST] mike jones song ever. this is now my fave mike jones song ever. Mr. Jones just got kicked outta #1, and Back Then jus got outta #2. i love it. instant classic. :) |
| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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this song is killa
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| Posted on Mar 18, 2009 |
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i love dhis song. dhis song is mine and my bf love song. dhis song is amazing.
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| Posted on Mar 18, 2009 |
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