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One Block Radius - Broke Ass Holiday
Artist: One Block Radius
Producer: Marty James and Kristo
Album: Untitled (TBD)
Label: Property Music Group
The title Broke Ass Holiday had me expecting a recession-themed jam about selling plasma and mugging Salvation Army bell-ringers to buy gifts for your family but, as great as that hypothetical record (and video) would be, One Block Radius’ latest feature is a little bit deeper than that. This new single from Marty James, MDA and Z-Man (leaked to the ‘net in late October, but presented here in its finished form) is all about being grateful for what you’ve got – even when what you’ve got isn’t a hell of a lot. Backed by James and Kristo‘s laid-back, synth-driven production, the newly-independent group celebrate the fact that they’re alive, healthy and not homeless. As Z-Man puts it: “It could be worse/ I could be layin’ under the dirt.” It’s catchy as all get-out and, needless to say, the positive theme should be a hit among our readers. The forthcoming project this track will be featured on has yet to receive a title or release date, but those who like what they’re hearing can peep the official, Secret History-directed video here.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on December 7, 2009
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11676 |
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First of all, I am super glad to announce that OBR has left their contract at Mercury Records. They have way too much talent not to be understand by a major label with no artistic direction. Moving on...
What a fresh record! Timely, enjoyable and unique. High marks. 
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| Posted on Dec 03, 2009 |
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NICE!
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| Posted on Dec 03, 2009 |
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there we go Colorado, get sum play in the DJBooth.
this has a nice melody. i like how the title contrasts the feel of the osng. |
| Posted on Dec 03, 2009 |
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This song makes you grateful for what you do have in these tough times. What a great feel good song. This has legs......
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| Posted on Dec 03, 2009 |
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DOPE.
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| Posted on Dec 03, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 2476 |
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As someone who's about to have a broke ass holiday season I really needed a feel good record like this. Thanks One Block Radius, it feels good to feel good.
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| Posted on Dec 03, 2009 |
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wow im gonna haft to start following this group! this song was very enjoyable! ILL GIVE IT A STR8 BANGER!! keep up the good work guys. im about to listen to this again lol
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| Posted on Dec 03, 2009 |
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This track feels a bit too "zippy" for me, but it sounds like a decent feel-good record.
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| Posted on Dec 03, 2009 |
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I THINK ONE BLOCK RADIUS IS BACK FOR THE FIRST TIME. POLITICS ASIDE I THINK THEY CAN RIDE THIS SINGLE OUT WITH SOME GOOD BUILD UP AND SPINS. MAYBE EVEN A RINGTONE OR 10,000. THIS TRANSCENDS HIP HOP THIS IS MUSIC RIGHT HERE. SHOW SOME SUPPORT AND MAYBE BY THIS TIME NEXT ALL OF US WON'T HAVE TO PUT IT BACK IN ROTATION. NOTHIN WRONG WITH SOME FEEL GOOD MUSIC. AT LEAST THIS DON'T HAVE SOME STUPID DANCE ASSOCIATED WITH IT THAT LOOKS LIKE SOMEONE IS DRUNK WITH SUNGLASSES ON IN THE DARK WITH NOTHIN BUT A STROBE LIGHT. INSTEAD OF MAKIN OUR GRANDPARENTS LOOK LIKE IDIOTS ON YOUTUBE. SHOW ME A VIDEO OF MOM OR GRANDMA CLEANIN THE HOUSE BOBBIN HER HEAD TO THIS, WITH THE ROBE, HOUSE SHOES AND CURLERS IN HER HAIR. -REALTALKTRUSTRY
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| Posted on Dec 03, 2009 |
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Both their beats and lyrics are feel-good and uplifting, combining an underlying positive message with some lively production... BANGER!!!
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| Posted on Dec 03, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 82 |
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I agree with everyone, I like this sound. It makes you want to dance and I have never heard them but I want to hear more...
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| Posted on Dec 03, 2009 |
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OBR baby! Fire. Great to see them finally resurface.
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| Posted on Dec 03, 2009 |
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this beat is fre$h..love it
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| Posted on Dec 04, 2009 |
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nice tune
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| Posted on Dec 05, 2009 |
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thanks for the support, djbooth.net! great video for a great song!
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| Posted on Dec 07, 2009 |
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