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3.6 ( 16 total votes )
Phil Adé - Used to Be
Producer: Jahi Chambers
Album: A Different World
Label: 368 Music Group
If you can squeeze out four stars from a review by Nathan S., you’re doing pretty well for yourself (ask the Shop Boyz about that, if you can find them). In that case Booth-favorite Phil Adé is doing just fine for himself, and judging from what he did last year, we have a lot to look forward to in 2011. From the man who brought listeners The Letterman comes the brand new soulful single, Used to Be. With Jahi Chambers on the boards, sultry female vocals in the background, which true hip-hop heads will recognize from Mos Def’s Ms. Fat Booty, fit right in with a minimalist beat and Adé’s creative style. Lyrically the Freestyle Series alum drops a mouthful on this track, bouncing from what has been to what will come for the up-and-coming talent: “Walking the road to riches, ain’t closing my street..cause when I’m done it won’t be what it used to be.” If Adé’s got you feeling a little reminiscent for the days when hip-hop used to be about more, be sure to keep a lookout for his latest project, A Different World, dropping in April.
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 8792 |
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I've never really classified Phil as a "throwback" artist, but "Used to Be" has the feel of a throwback song (and not just because of the old school sample and boardwork). The way Phil rhymes reminds me of that high-energy, leave-it-all-on-the-line approach that Northeast OG emcees used to take in the late 80s/early 90s. You can tell Phil is a student of the game.
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| Posted on Jan 31, 2011 |
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I gave this track 3stars at first because i wasnt really feelin it the first tyme around. But it grew on me the second tyme! I fuqks wit this track!
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| Posted on Jan 31, 2011 |
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Nice track second Phil Ade track i dig,1st being break-me-off....this guy be cool...
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| Posted on Jan 31, 2011 |
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Hearing a lot of Phil on the booth lately, and I'm also hearing progression and talent. After hearing several of his songs, I'm officially a fan with the way his style impacts a track. This indeed had a throwback feel to it, but Phil kept it 100 with his approach making it a fresh enjoyable listen.
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| Posted on Jan 31, 2011 |
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I obviously can't hear this without also hearing Ms Fat Booty, which just so happens to be one of my favorite songs of all time, but Phil absolutely makes this sample his own. This will definitely be getting some spins in my headphones today.
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| Posted on Jan 31, 2011 |
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this dudes doing big things on the booth and i see why i really think he's great im given him 4 stars for this track
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| Posted on Feb 01, 2011 |
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| Posted on Feb 01, 2011 |
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Another solid record from Phil Ade.
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| Posted on Feb 09, 2011 |
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Old school feel indeed. To me, it just gives off the mellow, feel good style from the 90's.
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| Posted on Feb 09, 2011 |
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| Posted on Feb 21, 2011 |
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kinda uninspired. sounds like he's going through the motions on the track. and I agree with Nathan re: Fat Booty, hard to forget Mighty Mos' version.
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| Posted on Feb 26, 2011 |
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