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Nottz - Can't Hide the Truth ft. Kardinal Offishall & Cory Gunz
Artist: Nottz
Featuring: Kardinal Offishall , Cory Gunz
Producer: Nottz
Album: Promo Single
Label: DMP/Teamsta
On his Booth debut as an artist (he’s been featured numerous times on the production tip), Nottz makes an announcement to all up-and-comers looking to build their careers on cheap imitations of Hov, Biggie, 2pac, Nas, or Big Pun: “You Can’t Hide The Truth. After Nottz’ opening verse, in which he affirms his individuality and urges rappers to quit jockin’ Jay’s fresh, guest artists Kardinal Offishall and Cory Gunz jump in to back him up, stating that, though they’ve taken inspiration from legends living and dead, they’ve got too much respect for their idols to simply rip them off. A few cleverly-applied samples of Tina Turner’s We Don’t Need Another Hero (the theme from Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome) form the backbone of Nottz’ instrumental, which also incorporates snippets from the aforementioned greats. Though Can’t Hide the Truth is only a promo single, it proves that the producer also has a lot to say on the mic – will he be the next high-profile beatsmith to successfully make a name for himself as an artist?
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on February 23, 2009
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1642 |
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um.... its ok. i guess. i dont really like the beat though. its just ehh.
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| Posted on Feb 19, 2009 |
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This is one of those records where you just sit back and think... "damn, why didn't I come up with this dope concept??" GREAT production work... and Cory killed his guest spot (as always).
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| Posted on Feb 19, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 4267 |
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ohhh im diggin dis beat right here ... its innovative yet fitting.... Major Props .... both Nottz & Kardi spits fire but Cory he laces this track with crazy flow/lyrics... fam he's spittin ... Banger
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| Posted on Feb 19, 2009 |
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Now this is what i call real hip hop not that bublegum bullshit u hear 2day
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| Posted on Feb 19, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1077 |
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Great concept! Nottz spits the truth on his verse, but its nothin special. The samples on the hook sound a bit thick, but it's pretty good use of them. His production def outshines his lyrical abilities, which is to be expected. Kardinall's verse was OK, but his flow was kinda annoying to me. Gunz brings it, and def had my favorite verse on here.
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| Posted on Feb 19, 2009 |
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The realest track i've heard in a minute... fro that 5 Stars...
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| Posted on Feb 19, 2009 |
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| Posted on Feb 20, 2009 |
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I can't help but picture this in a hip hop remix of Dirty Dancing...the chorus at least. As for the rest of it, well there's a lot goin on so its hard to pick it apart. Reachin lyrics.
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| Posted on Feb 20, 2009 |
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Nottz Raw is the TRUTH! It's about time he came from behind the boards and stepped into the vocal booth! Kardinal Offishall did his thing and Cory Gunz KILLED IT! Hot beat, lyrics and concept!
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| Posted on Feb 20, 2009 |
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great song
loved it but the chorus got a little annoying at times |
| Posted on Feb 20, 2009 |
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This joint iz a 5mic classic, we need more of these hitz..rock on nottz
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| Posted on Feb 20, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 332 |
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certified heat!!concept was dope as shyt..lyrically,on point..this that feel good,head nod muzik,fosho..classic-fied
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| Posted on Feb 21, 2009 |
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nice stuff, but is it just me or does dude look like the Bird Man
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| Posted on Feb 22, 2009 |
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its not a remix of dirty dancing.. thats tina turner! queen of rock.. from what people say...
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| Posted on Feb 23, 2009 |
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Are you guys stupid? , this is a classic from the start , Nottz is a ledgend, its a classic
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| Posted on Feb 23, 2009 |
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calm down song sucks DEZ NUTZ!!!!
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| Posted on Feb 24, 2009 |
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Super Hard
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| Posted on Feb 26, 2009 |
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simply dope..real hip hop classic
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| Posted on Feb 27, 2009 |
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very creative beat evrybody nice
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| Posted on May 22, 2009 |
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Nottz' beat and vox, as well as KO's vox are so tight that it makes up for CG's verse (which is a nice idea but it don't sit right)
Nottz' vocals sit perfectly in the mix. KO's not as nicely - not talking flow and delivery, listen to the mix the air around the vox; the reverb is lifting them vocals right off track. GC's verse is worse for that. I would bet that these vocals were recorded in different booths with different mics, but what do I know. Anyway... back to my first though: Nottz' beat and vox, as well as KO's vox are so tight that it makes up for the third verse (which is a nice idea but... |
| Posted on Mar 18, 2010 |
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This shit is nuts am feeling it crazy. Gunz wrecked dat hoe, Kardinal was sick with it
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| Posted on Sep 22, 2010 |
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