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3.4 ( 8 total votes )
Prince Charlez - West Coast State of Mind
Featuring: Kendrick Lamar
Producer: KNotch
Album: Untitled (TBD)
Label: Island/Def Jam
Fresh off his newly signed deal with Island Def Jam, the 21-year-old Prince Charlez is ready to make his imprint on the industry. As is right now. Hailing from Compton, it’s only fitting that his new single and DJBooth debut finds him providing a California answer to Jay and Alicia by demonstrating his West Coast State of Mind. Produced by KNotch, the instrumental maintains a simplistic skeleton, with buoyant snares and rising synths that allows Charlez quasi-sung voice to take center stage. To accompany the singer on the song is fellow Angeleno Kendrick Lamar; who drops a guest verse that, in my opinion, is frankly rather neutral; it doesn’t add much or subtract much. All in all, it’s a decent introduction, and if anything shows some serious promise for Prince Charlez. His distinct drawl could easily prove to be catchy, something that can carry an artist far (see T-Pain). For now, West Coast State of Mind has no official home, but I have to imagine one will form soon. And if this joint is any indication, I’ll be eagerly awaiting its arrival.
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Nice introduction to Charlez. His voice isn't out of this world, but his singing style and vocal approach are interesting (and in a good way). I agree with Jon (above) that the Kendrick Lamar guest verse wasn't anything special, but the slowed down production works well with his flow and cadence. Overall, I enjoyed this.
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| Posted on Aug 15, 2010 |
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Nice to see Charlez in the Booth! Been rockin with him since Straight Outta Compton! This track dont do him justice!
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| Posted on Aug 15, 2010 |
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Don't think I can say I know what the attempt was, make it "Southside State Of Mind" maybe then. Oh well, whatever it was, it did not transcend well and I found it frustrating/unappealing above all. Okay at very best.
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| Posted on Aug 16, 2010 |
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I think this is fresh,vocals sound sick! Im glad to hear a New Westcoast sound *Eastside Oakland*
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| Posted on Aug 16, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 16, 2010 |
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The chourus sounds like something Rihanna would do. Nice intro, like the production by KNotch
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| Posted on Aug 16, 2010 |
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shit dope tho
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| Posted on Aug 16, 2010 |
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This is what hapens when a track is derived from an an original and brilliant idea. It fails in comparison to the previous, better work.
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| Posted on Aug 17, 2010 |
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Heard it awhile back.... and it's still as HOT as when I first heard it... Classic!!!
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| Posted on Aug 27, 2010 |
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