Mikkey Halsted x Lupe Fiasco ft. Jim Lavigne - Gone

Mikkey Halsted - Gone

Producer: David ‘D.A.’ Doman

Album: None (Promo Single)

Label: Uncrowned City/Rich Kidz Ent.

Trayvon Martin was only the beginning. Ever since the Florida 17-year-old’s death became national news, hardly a day seems to go by without another story of cold-blooded murder—many of them racially-motivated—making its way through the news media. In Chicago alone, during the first “warm” weekend, there were 37 shootings, one killing a six-year-old named Aliyah Shell. In honor of all the above, as well as two of his own cousins whose lives were lost last summer, Mikkey Halsted has come together with Lupe Fiasco to create Gone, a new promo single dedicated to all affected by gun violence. David D.A. Doman handles production duties, layering pensive guitar licks over an understated yet driving percussion rhythm as the emcees showcase their knack for lyrical narrative, powerfully evoking the panic that ensues when shots ring out in the ‘hood, and the feelings of grief and hopelessness that plague friends and family of murder victims. Complete with a mournful hook by singer Jim Lavigne, this moody yet cathartic cut is not attached to as forthcoming project, but it’ll undoubtedly accomplish Halsted’s stated goal of getting listeners thinking about actions that can be taken to end the violence plaguing our inner-city streets. Share your thoughts below—and of course, keep your browsers locked for more new music from all involved.

This song first appeared on the Independent Chart on April 9, 2012

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DJ Z DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 11676	Rating: DJ Z's Top Rated Songs When you know that people listen to you and that speaking up about important topics can help in even the slightest way to make a difference, you do it. Mikkey Halsted stepped up to the plate. Follow @DJBooth
	Posted on Apr 04, 2012

Contemporary Crazy Chick DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 428	Rating: Contemporary Crazy Chick's Top Rated Songs good move, very emotive and understanding.
	Posted on Apr 04, 2012

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THERE is not enough stars to rate CONSCIOUS music on this site--this is what hiphop is really all about,it's what keeps me alive,cause i'm a Harlem born Proud Black Man,and this is music that the MAINSTREAM radio/tv stations,DJS,artists & all of alike won't play,support or create. I won't mention names,but u know who u are-*in tears* I say,,,
7 STARS MF'KERS--7--STARS!!-MICHAEL J- DANGDATDJ EMENENCE

Posted on Apr 05, 2012

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djblaze DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 8015	Rating: djblaze's Top Rated Songs I'm not really feeling this. I can't see my self driving around bumping this or even looking it up to play it again. I think its a bit too creative for my taste...(lupe was kinda good on here though) Follow @djblaze_djbooth
	Posted on Apr 05, 2012