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Nappy Roots - P.O.N. (Pursuit of Nappiness)
Artist: Nappy Roots
Producer: SMKA
Album: The 808 Experiment (Volume 2)
Label: Nappy Roots Ent Group
As if previously-leaked cuts The Make Believer (w/ Tanya Morgan) and Deer Mama (w/ Yelawolf) weren’t enough to get listeners buzzing about SMKA and their forthcoming street album, the up-and-coming production duo has returned to our front page with an even bigger collaborative cut. Making its exclusive world premiere right here in the Booth, third and final leak P.O.N. (Pursuit of Nappiness) features none other than Southern-rap heavyweights Nappy Roots. Backed by SMKA‘s upbeat, strikingly pretty piano-led instrumental (anyone recognize that sample?), Skinny Deville, B. Stille, Ron Clutch, Big V and Fish Scales teach us a lesson on the value of hard work and persistence, advising fellow dreamers “If you don’t succeed, try, try again.” With a sage message and some unconventionally fresh boardwork, this meditation on the artistic grind is a cut above the rest. If you like what you’re hearing, be sure to tune in tomorrow, January 18, and download your own copy of The 808 Experiment (Volume 2).
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on January 25, 2010
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11651 |
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Yet another amazing production off The 808 Experiment (Volume 2). Very very impressed. Bring on the new project and bring on the return of the Nappy Roots!
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| Posted on Jan 18, 2010 |
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Really looking forward to this album. Amazing Production!
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| Posted on Jan 18, 2010 |
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Blazing production, and an AWESOME performance by the entire Nappy clan. Can't wait to hear more new material from Nappy!
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| Posted on Jan 18, 2010 |
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great collabo...
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| Posted on Jan 18, 2010 |
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nice track. if vol 2 is filled w/ treats like these, i will be looking forward for sure
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| Posted on Jan 18, 2010 |
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Nappy Roots = Automatic 4 stars (especially when they get decent production).
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| Posted on Jan 18, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 2476 |
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Nappy Root is one of those groups that seem to keep bubbling just below the surface. On the real, I kind of forget about them, then hear a track like this and remember, oh yeah, these guys are dope.
A must listen for any aspiring rapper. Take notes.
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| Posted on Jan 18, 2010 |
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wow excellent beat great song for krumping to , i made love to this song
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| Posted on Jan 18, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 39 |
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some top notch production here. first verse sounded abit like andre 3stacks but maybe just me.. a nice offering from everyone involved
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| Posted on Jan 18, 2010 |
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o yea this is high level of music today,be good to see if we can maintain it through out the week
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| Posted on Jan 18, 2010 |
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Production is pretty flawless, and Nappy Roots gets raw about grind to stay in the game of... life. The hook is a bit wordy, but it relays a good message, so its all good. It's on repeat!!
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| Posted on Jan 18, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 52 |
(first thought wen song started: T.I)
Luved it, the raps rok. |
| Posted on Jan 18, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 432 |
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Im with Nathan S. 100%, I dunno why I always sleep on Nappy Roota, but anytime I do they put out a song like this and wake me back up. Plus SMKA is on a rampage right now!
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| Posted on Jan 18, 2010 |
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Nice track. Production from SMKA was impressive. Nappy Roots contributed solid verses.
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| Posted on Jan 19, 2010 |
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yessa!!! big shout out to Mike and Blake...ya boy fishscales checkin in....FISHSCALES BUMPIN!!!!
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| Posted on Jan 20, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jan 20, 2010 |
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yessa!!! big shout out to Mike and Blake...ya boy fishscales checkin in....FISHSCALES BUMPIN!!!!
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| Posted on Jan 20, 2010 |
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Wow, this is 2 notes away from being a classic. New favorite track of the week.
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| Posted on Jan 21, 2010 |
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they first cd was classic...first i heard from them since
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| Posted on Jan 21, 2010 |
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yes sir!!! nappy roots all day!!
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