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Neako - I'm On It ft. Vertical Jones
Artist: Neako
Producer: NeakO
Album: The Rubix Cube: Green Edition [Hosted by DJ Green Lantern]
Label: LVLYSL / iHipHop Distribution
It’s official: Toronto emcee and reader favorite Drake has graduated to the big leagues. Why do I say that? Well, every great emcee has his sound-alikes, and Booth newcomer NeakO is, vocally, a dead ringer for the Degrassi graduate. With that out of the way, though, there’s a lot to like about the New Jersey native’s newly-released mixtape cut I’m On It, which finds him taking a left-of-center approach to one of rap’s favorite lyrical topics—though the verses revolve around Neak’s grind for currency, the artist’s backs his “Never chasin’ women ‘cause I’m steady chasin money” rhymes with an odd, spacey instrumental featuring industrial percussion flourishes, ambient synths, looped vocal samples, and… some type of siren (which is actually kind of unsettling at first). It’s a little unconventional, but with the help of Vertical Jones’ Autotuned hook, and NeakO’s relaxed flow, I’m On It should pique many listeners’ interest, and help build buzz for the 4/20 release of the emcee’s Green Lantern-hosted The Rubix Cube: Green Edition mixtape.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on April 20, 2009
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Before a barrage of anti-auto-tune comments start flooding the thread, allow me to jump in and lend props to NeakO. If you get past the fact he sounds EXACTLY like Drake, you'll notice his talents on the mic (and behind the boards) are stellar.
Looking forward to Monday's mixtape release. 
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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Dang Z, I wanted to be 1st... Yeah At first listen i was like "Aaww man, more auto-tun =(" But it turned out to be a banger :)
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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Banger just for total execution, I appreciate all artist that do their own production. He came at a common topic with his own style from the bottom up. the production is a bit overwhelming at first but you get over it quickly enough to enjoy the song.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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I like how they mix various sounds in the production. The hook is average but Im not feeling the autotune for whatever reason. NeakO sound a lot like Drake but what do you expect. In rotation really catchy song
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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I like the strange production, it gives the track the spark it needs. His flows sound pretty tight over it, and the hook is what you'd expect from an auto-tuned hook.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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yo...this goed hard. sick energy and chorus, pretty good flow and beat too. yep yep banger.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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I wasn't sure what to think about it on the first listen... but after few more listens ...
The formulaic hook does sounds good to ma ears ... I also do think the tribal-tinged prod is catchy and works well & gives an xtra edge to the song ... This could have been easily placed on 'So Far Gone Mixtape' |
| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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He sounds nothing like Drake. Or at least I don't hear it. The video for the song is dope too. http://videos.onsmash.com/v/mJLBIhM7iH9HPfbF
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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There are so many things going on here on this track. Upon the first listen it could sound a little mixed-up, all over the place and confusing....but in the end it all comes together so nicely.
Got a very space-age feel to it, but the "tribal" beat over top makes it what it is. I'm ok with auto-tune on a hook as it's become pretty standard these days and if it's done right it tends to work well, like here. Alleged Drake "copy-cat" or not, NeakO shows up with a Banger - and also, comparisons aside, if it sounds good, who the eff cares? |
| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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He does sound a lil like Drake.. but not aLOT.
but his song can go in rotation but im really not feelin vertical jones with that hook. they needs to go or be changed. |
| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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not a real banger in my opinion, but only cuz i got a lotta respect for dat kind of musicians (own lyrics + own vocals + own productions) i'll give it 4 stars!!! :)
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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Very strong effort here all around. Loved the production. Def. seeing the Drake comparison
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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its a banger fa real. ima huge drake fan. sounds pretty much lik drake . but he gonna blow up. watch. nice flow to em. all around good sound for real
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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it nice
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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no doubt could see this on so far gone not that needs to be said again
im a sucker for this! @thegrizz im with u i thought it was all over at first, but it really does pull 2gether BANGER! |
| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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original production, sounds a little like Drake, but definitely not a copy.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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Iight song realy didnt grab attention
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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I can see the similarity for Drake but its nothing substantial. The production is a little overwhelming at some times. This song is alright, but def not a banger for me
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| Posted on Apr 17, 2009 |
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Yea he does sound like Drizzy, but F that, that beat is from outer space. And if anyone's wonderin@ yes I do think Drake should bless the remix.
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| Posted on Apr 17, 2009 |
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Rapping aside, I really like the singing. In fact I wish there was more of it. Great production.
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| Posted on Apr 18, 2009 |
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This is the best track I have heard on here all night. I am a Drizzy Drake Rogers fan and I do feel the resemblance in style and flow.
The production on this joint is so fire!!! It's smooth and hard at the same time. How'd he do that? LOL. |
| Posted on Apr 19, 2009 |
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This track may sound a lil confused at the beginning, but I really liked it. The production is perfect, full of energy, and the melody is weird but good. It's a banger, I love it!
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2009 |
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I agree with the guy above who said this sounds smooth and hard at the same time. The production is like Pure Moods stuff but he comes hard on it. Unique sounding song but it works for me. Worked out to it last night and got a lot of energy from it. Anyway, NeakO has pretty much ensured that next time I say his name on this site, definitely checking it out.
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2009 |
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fellas let's face it girls love autotuned songs. They don't care who it is they hear that autotune smooth sound over a hard beat and their gonna crank their sh*t. That being said it earns a spot in my rotation. However I agree with richard's intro that NeakO is a Drake soundalike and Vertical Jones sounds like a lazy T-pain impression, it still gets rotation on acount of the club appeal. "Hips don't lie" hhhhaaaa
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2009 |
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I forgot to give the cut it's stars
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2009 |
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