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Paul Wall - Live It
Artist: Paul Wall
Featuring: Jay Electronica , Raekwon , Yelawolf
Producer: Travis Barker
Album: Heart of a Champion
Label: Swishahouse/Asylum
I never know what to expect from Paul Wall, although knowing his track record and also being from Texas, I probably should. So when he keeps surprising me time and time again, I wonder if the rest of the world will notice. Taking a glance at Live It, off Wall’s upcoming album Heart of a Champion, you might wonder how a coke rap purveyor like Raekwon could co-exist with the country twang of Yelawolf and the southern five-percent teachings of Jay Electronica, much less have all four artists ride the same laid back and smooth Travis Barker production? It’s something to behold. Barker’s switch from his usual arsenal of heavy drums to saxophones and a jazz backdrop play well into each verse, making me appreciate Paul Wall’s retrospective verse even more. For a man who has been pegged as only a materialistic rapper, he is capable of making music that can make even a working man proud. With Heart of a Champion due July 13, maybe it’s time I stop second guessing Paul all together.
This song first appeared on the
Rap Chart
on July 19, 2010
Listen to More: Paul Wall , Jay Electronica , Raekwon , Yelawolf Written by Brando
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After a quick (let me preface - real real quick) listen to Wall's new album there were a handful of cuts that stood out. The top selection? Without a doubt "Live It."
Barker's production chops were very impressive (I admit I didn't know he was capable of smashing hip hop beats) and the concoction of artists on board actually worked very well. 
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| Posted on Jul 11, 2010 |
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I'm lovin this record, especially what barker and yelawolf brought to the table
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| Posted on Jul 12, 2010 |
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There are a lot of good songs tonight. Yelawolfs hook sounds like Mike Posner. Thats not a good thing, I can't stand Posner. All 3 verses were good.
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| Posted on Jul 12, 2010 |
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Yelawolf...My Dude, Paul Wall Baby Knows what it Dew plus the Chef and Jay E, ALL OF THEM RIP IT SON.
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| Posted on Jul 12, 2010 |
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This a real smooth track right here. Raekwon did good over this beat, paul wall did the damn thing too. T.barker ...really , good job
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| Posted on Jul 12, 2010 |
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Maybe I'll check out this album, a nice record for Paul with an surprisingly laid back Travis' beat. I loved Yelawolf's hook, out of everyone on here it was the best part of the song. Lyrically it was great but Rae took it home.
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| Posted on Jul 12, 2010 |
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a huge fan of the new style! Travis Barker, is as a producer incredible!
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| Posted on Jul 12, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 12, 2010 |
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Lovin this track. Defiantly checkin out the album.
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| Posted on Jul 12, 2010 |
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Jay Electronica went in, Paul Wall surprised me with this song selection but it really paid off.
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| Posted on Jul 12, 2010 |
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After falling from his former glory, we might just be calling it a comeback if the new album is full of tracks like this. It may be time to take Barker serious as a hip-hop producer, and every emcee comes correct. Definitely a more soulful cut than we're used to from Wall.
Review of Wall's "Heart of a Champion" drops later tonight. Keep it locked...
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| Posted on Jul 12, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 12, 2010 |
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Paul Wall is one of those artists that confuses me. For some reason I always expect him to put out garbage yet he has not proved me wrong in a while. This is a great example of it. Jay, Raekwon and Yela all have great assists and the people's champ comes through strong as well.
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| Posted on Jul 12, 2010 |
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I used to think travis was an ok producer but he really knocked it out the park on this one!!
It also sounds like he recorded some live drums in this which is a major plus!!!! Overall a very good track but production takes the show!! |
| Posted on Jul 12, 2010 |
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This is nice.
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| Posted on Jul 13, 2010 |
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i really love this. its got a different feel, and yela on the hook was just fire.
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| Posted on Jul 13, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 13, 2010 |
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damn....now thats a collabo. never been a big fan of Paul Wall but he does put out a lot of music that i enjoy.
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| Posted on Jul 13, 2010 |
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Not bad, a lil better than I expected. I'll be checking the album soon.
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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Paul surprised me on this one, I decided to give this a chance I saw Raekwon on the track listing. I could see myself playing this on the reg.
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| Posted on Jul 15, 2010 |
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Only decent track i liked off his album.
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| Posted on Jul 21, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 21, 2010 |
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this song is dope but its gonna take some time 4 me 2 adapt to the beat...the lyrics are dope tho
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| Posted on Aug 07, 2010 |
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Banger!!
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