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Nas & Damian Marley - As We Enter
Artist: Nas & Damian Marley
Featuring: Nas , Damian Marley
Producer: Damian Marley
Album: Distant Relatives
Label: Universal Motown
As anyone lucky enough to hit up this past summer’s Rock the Bells tour knows, legendary emcee Nas and reggae progeny Damian Marley have teamed up for a collabo album, and today we’re being treated to their first official single As We Enter (an apt title considering the circumstances). Produced by Marley himself, As We Enter bounds across your speakers with a retro-meets-dancehall beat that Nas and Damian use to spit their respective flows, teaming up for lines like “I got the guns / and I got the ganga / so we can blaze it up on your block if ya wanna.” Well then, looks like the two are a match made in hip-hop heaven. I can’t put my finger on it exactly, but for some reason the chorus feels flat. Other than that, I don’t know how you could listen to As We Enter and not feel hyped for their new album Distant Relatives, which is tentatively due out April 20; and by ‘tentative” I mean you shouldn’t be surprised if April rolls around with nary a Distant Relatives to be found.
This song first appeared on the
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on February 1, 2010
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When I heard a snippet for this record this past summer I was psyched for the project. Then I saw the two perform at the Rock The Bells opener in Chicago and I got a little bit more excited. Then I waited six months to get an official single from and (honestly) I lost the excitement. Thankfully, "As We Enter" has very much renewed my excitement for this project (as a whole). I just pray we don't end up waiting another 6-8 for the release.
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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F*ck!! After "Road to Zion" I was hoping for another classic banger from these 2, but I was kinda disappointed. As Nathan alluded to, the chorus was flat, and the track just never went anywhere. Until Zion returns...
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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change my mind, the hook is the only good part lol ya dig
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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Strong Will Continue was much better than this, i would prefer that as a first single, but it aint my choice
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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i wouldnt make this a single, but pretty sick. that Strong Will Continue is better tho.
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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I agree with 1_O-TYME_1 on this one. Strong Will Continue was a nice track. This was just decent. The verses were strong but the chorus on this could use a lot of tweaking.
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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I'm on the fence about this one; not sure if I like the beat, but Nas' flow makes up for it. Maybe the album will have some other immediately-gripping offerings.
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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Sorta like Z here. I've been hyped for this project ever since I heard of it, influenced by this very snippet. But then this project sinked into Neverland, but when this and "Strong Will Continue" came out, my hope was renewed. This song isn't for everyone, but I'm not everyone. Let's get this on the shelves before the end of the year...
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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one thing to add: how is Jay-Z considered the best rapper alive when he puts out verses like the ones on his feature tonight, and Nas puts out ones like these???
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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The more I listen to this, the more I like it. The production and hook and lyrics are outstanding, and have me pumped for this.
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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Yeah, I agree with mostly everyone too.
After hearing Road to Zion and Strong Will Continue, I thought these two were a match made an heaven but this feels a little forced. Maybe they just wanted to have some upbeat songs but this isn't the right one here. |
| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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hot
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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Not as good as I expected...
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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Woaaaah! This is a banger!! Yall must be listening through your laptop speakers or something; plug in your headphones or go to the car. This hot! 4.5
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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I like this track, but I haven't been a Nas fan for quite some time now.
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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A bit disappointed after listening to "Only the strong will continue". There's quality, but I don't really love how it was put together (specially the rhythm).
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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I think it's nice as hell. Much better than the first leaked song.
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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This is nice, but not as much hard lyrical content i had expected.
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 75 |
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Cool production, Nas always solid, Damian above average. Solid, but they can do better...
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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this stuff is amazing, awesome lyrics and a good pace, also the beat suits the voices! good stuff
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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I like Damian Marley and Nas when they both get together for tracks. They speak that real stuff that people don't usually talk about. Too bad I like their other tracks a bit better, but this can still go into rotation.
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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Looks like I have a different take than the rest of the Booth. Strong Will Continue sounded a little off to me (their style's just didn't flow well together) but, aside for the chorus, I'm digging this one more. Either way I'm stoked for the release of Distant Relatives.
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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Copy and paste @Nathan S.
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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I liked the upbeat vibe of this track. Both flowed on it real well and I didn't have a problem with the hook at all. This was pretty tight but I think these two easily have the potential to make a classic record. 3.5 for this.
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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this is straight fire!
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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This is completely different level! Yes, I agree the hook is a bit flat, but everything is so dope, that it still gets five star!
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| Posted on Jan 26, 2010 |
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im also anxious for the collabo cd.
maybe they will read this and put it out soon. |
| Posted on Jan 26, 2010 |
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To my ears, these two styles don't mix very well on this track, I expected much more comming from Nas.
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| Posted on Jan 26, 2010 |
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Lots of mixed feelings here, the beat was kooky and very surprising for me at first but something about it is just so sick.
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| Posted on Jan 26, 2010 |
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I dont see where this track is going heard it a while back and thought it might grow on me it didnt
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| Posted on Jan 26, 2010 |
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This is dope, Nas and Damian are extremely original together. Plus we have never really had a rapper/reggae duo of this magnitude. I do expect more substance from these two artists, but I love the fact that they still know how to make enjoyable music and switch up their styles. Can't wait to hear more from these two.
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| Posted on Jan 27, 2010 |
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I thought it was pretty good, actually.
This is more upbeat to what I'm used to when I listen to Nas songs, so I admire the versatility. |
| Posted on Jan 28, 2010 |
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| Posted on Feb 02, 2010 |
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Damian Marley's beat is insane. Glad he let it play out after they were done flowing. I'll go ahead and give this a four even though I'm kinda leaning towards a three right now. I'm almost sure that this will grow on me eventually. Love that Road To Zion track they did awhile back though. That was a classic joint.
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| Posted on Feb 04, 2010 |
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| Posted on Feb 11, 2010 |
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While I don't feel the production, I do appreciate anything uptempo to get Nas to reveal his crazy smooth flow.
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| Posted on Feb 13, 2010 |
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I am in love with this!
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| Posted on Feb 15, 2010 |
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Love this song
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| Posted on Feb 15, 2010 |
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I prefer this too Strong Will Continue but will get bored soon, The speed and how clearly they speak stands out on this track for me...
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| Posted on Feb 17, 2010 |
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| Posted on Feb 27, 2010 |
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nice track
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| Posted on May 04, 2010 |
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Nice.
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| Posted on May 12, 2010 |
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| Posted on May 20, 2010 |
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| Posted on May 27, 2010 |
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One of my fav from the album
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| Posted on Aug 02, 2010 |
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| Posted on Dec 26, 2010 |
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this song is amazing the younger bob marley is init!!!!!!!!!
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