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As Nathan S. has made abundantly clear in his “Your Favorite Rapper Is Poor” series on RefinedHype, the luxurious, high-rolling image often upheld by hip-hop artists is largely a simulacrum—an idealized copy of something that was never real to begin with. On new single The Sight, QuESt pulls back the veil to expose the struggle, sacrifice and hard work that lie behind the glossy exterior. In-house producer A.I (ICE) shows a knack for mood-setting on the production tip, serving up a sparse, reverb-drenched piano beat backed by the ambiance of crashing wave. The freestyle series alum, of course, comes with contemplative rhymes to match, admitting that he’s had “a ton of sh*t up on [his] mind” but leaving no doubt that he’s going to keep grinding till he breathes his last breathe. Omen (the Chitown rapper-producer, not the NYC beatsmith) provides moral support on the back, giving listeners a taste of the “pain behind [the] bars.” The end result is a headphone-ready banger that’s fresh, insightful and—most of all—real. Those who like what they’re hearing can find plenty more insightful jams on the Miami repper’s aptly-titled How Thoughtful 2 mixtape, scheduled to hit the ‘net in late summer.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on June 13, 2011
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There are always a handful of records that catch you off guard in ways you never ever expected - i.e. QuESt's new song. That feeling is always good, never bad. Kudos for the emotion, the honesty, and the impassioned vocals.
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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Mark one up for the 305...real pensive song
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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One of the best out, period. Love everything that Quest does.
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Now THIS is hip-hop, great track by QuESt & Omen always comes through. This track will be on repeat for a long time, so good. Everything works.
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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Man, that guy looks just like my nephew! But, about the song, not bad, kind of a sleepy undertone to it that I don't really dig. But, overall not bad...2.5
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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With How Thoughtful 2 gearing up to drop, QuESt has been on point with his "leaks".
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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I like this track. Its a different, more contemplative type of song. The beat is almost hypnotic. It's really different and gives off a unique vibe.
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2011 |
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The words are real, and especially since he's put hard work into it. If he works harder and strives to do the best he can, he'll go far in the music industry.
I love music that tells a story, and that's what you get from his latest the sight. |
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dope!
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