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Mike Schpitz - We on Fire
Artist: Mike Schpitz
Producer: Rob Bates
Album: Stanley Ipkiss: Year of the Nice Guy EP
Label: The Prize Package
As anyone that has been keeping up with Mike Murder, I mean Mike Schpitz, knows, the clever Kansan emcee just doesn’t seem capable of making a mistake lately (World Cup refs, take notes). This time around sounds like more of the same, which is actually some good news when it comes to his latest single, We on Fire. On the beat side the DJBooth Freestyle series alum enlists producer Rob Bates to keep the energy level up with a digitally heavy and video game inspired beat (is that Paperboy I hear?) that matches Schpitz’s constantly fluctuating pop culture reference flow. Lyrically, Mike continues to ensure fans that his creativity/insanity is as rewind-worthy as ever by dropping off-kilter Hulk Hogan jokes and schpiting aggressively intelligent lines like: “I’m relaxed to the max, kick back in a glass house; Why ya’ll throw stones? I chokehold microphones.” For even more hip-hop heat from Mr. Schpitz be sure to check out his upcoming effort Stanley Ipkiss: Year of the Nice Guy EP, dropping August 3.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on July 6, 2010
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11633 |
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If his Booth-sponsored and hosted Mike Murder project didn't raise some eyebrows and impress (which is doubtful if you listened without those cotton balls in your ears), this new EP certainly will do the trick. Lead leak "We On Fire" is everything I'd come to expect from a Schpitz record - including a perfect production accompaniment in Rob Bates.
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| Posted on Jun 29, 2010 |
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Bars!
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| Posted on Jun 29, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jun 29, 2010 |
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Pure heat.
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| Posted on Jun 29, 2010 |
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I haven't liked any of Mike Schpitz songs so far, but this is hot. Great improvement
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| Posted on Jun 29, 2010 |
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Dope record, this dude keeps hot records coming. I bet the EP will be just as great as that mixtape of his.
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| Posted on Jun 29, 2010 |
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Mike Schpitz hasn't disappointing me once yet. This is not an exception.
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| Posted on Jun 29, 2010 |
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Man look. Im picky as hell with my Hip Hop in this day and age. My homie put me on to Mike Schpitz and ive been jammin since. This isn't hype. The guy has music for every mood and he gets busy on the mic. I got nothing but positives to say about homie. Listen up and enjoy it folks.
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| Posted on Jun 29, 2010 |
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Much love to DJ Booth for posting this!!! Mike, I wasn't expecting that- the delivery on this track was stupiddddddd...AND This is just that 1-2 combination. The knock out punch? When the EP drops.
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| Posted on Jun 29, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jun 29, 2010 |
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who the F is this guy??? Dude just spazzed on this track!!! I literally had my jaw dropped, i wasnt expecting this. How the F is he not on???? Someone put this dude on!!!!
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| Posted on Jun 29, 2010 |
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LIKE ALWAYS ITS A HIT...DUDES GOT MAD SKILLS
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| Posted on Jun 29, 2010 |
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Flow is consistently crazy comin from this crazy white boy the collabo with rob bates is tough
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| Posted on Jun 29, 2010 |
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Mike Schpitz, he's on FYYYAAAAHHH.
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| Posted on Jun 29, 2010 |
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Odd that the unsigned talent on this site have better ratings than the signed cats. Someone wearing an expensive suit and sitting at a desk in a record company must see this.
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| Posted on Jun 29, 2010 |
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I gotta say...this isn't bad. Mike goes hard.
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| Posted on Jun 29, 2010 |
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RAW, JUST RAW...
ANOTHER RED DOT PRODUCTION RIGHT HERE. I CAN DIG IT. |
| Posted on Jun 29, 2010 |
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A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!
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| Posted on Jun 29, 2010 |
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not bad
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| Posted on Jun 29, 2010 |
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@XuUP17 - You haven't liked any Schpitz tracks but this one? Interesting, since to me this is basically a continuation of what he's been doing all along. What made the difference for you?
As for me, pure dopeness. Who else would make a Hulk Hogan/Golddust reference? And for those too lazy to Google, Stanley Ipkiss was the name of Jim Carrey's character in The Mask.
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| Posted on Jun 29, 2010 |
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i must say the first time i heard this beat i couldnt get with it, but my opinion quickly changed when i heard the "Fire" Schpitz was throwing. i fux with dude. very clever punchlines i must say."Mike ur an @*#$!/im just quotin' my fan mail" kudos
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| Posted on Jun 29, 2010 |
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Keep the tough shit coming homie. These people are in for a real treat when they get a taste of what you have in the works. 5 Stars for me.
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| Posted on Jun 29, 2010 |
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Uh Oh, I like this!! =]
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| Posted on Jun 29, 2010 |
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This is a lot to digest!! W/ this ridiculous beat and the lyrics bein on point the way they are its almost impossible to pick up every hot bar he's put'n down on the 1st listen. I suggest that everyone listen twice to get all of what this track has to offer. I was definitely guilty of rewinding within the first 40 seconds...haha. SICK SONG!!
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| Posted on Jun 29, 2010 |
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I've heard everything Mike has put out. With his mixtape and this track out now, be prepared for dope ish.With clever lines and a dope beat, what else can you ask for? When you hear the rest of the album you'll love him even more. He's got heaters coming!!
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2010 |
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@XuUP17 I'm with you man, none of these guys songs have really impressed me, mainly because his beats are too original and repetitive and his sound just doesn't click with me. One thing I did realise though is that this guy has line after line of madness. Lyrical professor. I did enjoy this more than his other songs because I love CASIO sounding beats. I still can't get into his flow but hey, it took me a few songs to get into k.Sparks flow and now he's one of my favourite rappers. So you never know hey? So. Keep em' comin' Mike! Hopefully you'll get my attention soon but for now, aint' feelin' ya enough...
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2010 |
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pure, Fireeeeeee!!!! We hip hoppin' once again, my maing!!!
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| Posted on Jul 03, 2010 |
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Lyrically impressive, but production wise not really on par with Mike.
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| Posted on Jul 03, 2010 |
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The song has interesting, unique production, great flow, and some pretty clever punchlines, but not much else. It's fun, but its not convincing that Mike Schpitz is anything more than a wild flow and clever lyrics. This track is fun, but frankly, it makes Mike sound like a very forgettable joke.
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| Posted on Jul 03, 2010 |
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not bad, but I'm not feeling the production at all.
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| Posted on Jul 04, 2010 |
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This is a definite improvement from his previous tracks am feeling this.
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| Posted on Jul 05, 2010 |
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I dont know about this one man ahah
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| Posted on Jul 05, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 09, 2010 |
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