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3.9 ( 48 total votes )
Question? - Is It Cuz Im White?
Artist: Question?
Producer: Unknown
Album: The Empire Presents: I.I.C.I.W Mixtape
Label: Unsigned
Question?, the San Antonio rapper found getting High In The DJBooth back in mid-April, has a… (give me a second to flip through my thesaurus) a query for all those who doubt his ability to transform the game: “Is It Cuz Im White?” Kicking the record off with a declaration of war on the music industry, Question? gets in jabs at everyone from Rihanna and Cassie to Yung Berg and Rick Ross over an unknown beatsmith’s ominous instrumental (I’m guessing that sample is taken from Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana; anyone with an hour to burn is welcome to sit through the whole piece and let me know for sure). IICIW‘s most striking moment comes on the back end, when Question? steps back from the orchestral bombast to level with listeners a cappella, admitting that he’s not sure how to clean up the mess the game has become but stating with confidence that he’s “soon to be.” If you agree, stay tuned for the emcee’s The Empire Presents: I.I.C.I.W mixtape, coming soon.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on May 25, 2009
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 161 |
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I like this cat. Witty raps
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| Posted on May 18, 2009 |
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Man, this production is too epic to be uncredited. Question? comes wit some intensity over it, and speaks the truth. Lyrics and subject matter is tight, and the man can spit.
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| Posted on May 18, 2009 |
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That production is hot, definitely made for an upbeat flow like Question delivers. Emma Lane was right with the witty raps, he can definitely hold his on over the track.
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| Posted on May 18, 2009 |
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This production is epic for real..sounds like something that should be a commercial for the NBA. Question's lyrics are good on here and he spittin' some truth. In rotation
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| Posted on May 18, 2009 |
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Defintely feelin this. Production was crazy and I liked Question's flow on here. I gotta give this a 4. It was tight.
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| Posted on May 18, 2009 |
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Question? once again shows us why he has plenty to offer on the mic. Very clever rhymes, an enjoyable flow and cadence, and impressive production from a producer whose information I was not give (ahem).
Look out for the I.I.C.I.W mixtape, people. 
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| Posted on May 18, 2009 |
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The production on here is just made to rip apart with lyrical wordplay from start to finish ...
Underground hip hop at its best - Dissin Mainstream ... I mean do they ever get tired?!? |
| Posted on May 18, 2009 |
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I am loving this track, production is CRAZY! And the flow just make me happy to be in the presence of DJBooth to listen to this. Great job Question?.
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| Posted on May 18, 2009 |
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Damn, I never heard of Question, but now I'm questioning who this dude is. I like this, and I can't wait to here some more material from him. His punchlines are sick, and he has some creative word play. I can't wait for his mixtape now.
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| Posted on May 18, 2009 |
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This may be the year of the white rapper. Alotta quality cats @ettin it in these days. ? is one of um without a doubt. His flow doesn't match this beat. But the lyrics are sick. He will make some enemies with this one.
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| Posted on May 18, 2009 |
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im gettin such an ice cube vibe outta this dude
i dunnno where he came from but he can spit! |
| Posted on May 18, 2009 |
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nice track, solid production
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| Posted on May 18, 2009 |
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The production- the highlight.
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| Posted on May 18, 2009 |
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@Sky1787 he has a couple mixtapes out now, I think his latest one is call Xanex. He had a song out that played on the radio her in San Antonio alot it was called Ridin Slow ft. Bun B, Sean Kingston and Kyle Lee, who is from San Antonio also. You should check it out.
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| Posted on May 18, 2009 |
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Normally, I'd give this a 4, because it's a banger all-around (beat, hard-hitting lyrics, strong-pulsed delivery). However, not every MC can tear apart a joint with no background (which Question does for about a minute). For that, I'm giving the extra star. Congrats Question, you're officially in the "Booth favorites" class!
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| Posted on May 18, 2009 |
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Yeah, I agree with Burmy, he tore this up. The other reason for the classic ratings is the subject matter, this song was a long time comin. And yeah the production was nuts!!! Acappella was off the chain!!!
Pure SKILL |
| Posted on May 18, 2009 |
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i dont like the medievill opra sh*t in the backroundd. but hee does kill it (: banggerrrr stattuss..
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| Posted on May 18, 2009 |
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wow this surprised me ...lyrically homie is on point...beat works...
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| Posted on May 18, 2009 |
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@Richard - No, this is not from Carmina Burana. I don't believe it is. My band (yes, I'm in the band; go clarinets!!!) is playing excerpts from Burana for our concert, and I am 99% sure it's not from there.
But I must say, I LOVE THIS SONG!!! Whenever anyone spits over some classical music, it's automatically Banger (unless it sucks, of course). But when you get that chorus in the background ON TOP of the classical music, makes it Classic!!! |
| Posted on May 18, 2009 |
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DJ RR, appreciate it bro, I'm gonna check those out. Can't believe I've been sleepin on dude.
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| Posted on May 18, 2009 |
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What the @*#$!? get outta here! This shit is BANANAS FAM! The track Alone is Unreal...But Homie Spits some real ass shit.
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| Posted on May 18, 2009 |
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dope song, but the beat is from Snowgoons, who are great producers.
Original song I think is.. The Curse Snowgoons featuring King Magnetic, Charon Don & Reef The Lost Cauze I'm not 100% sure, but I'm like 99% sure it's that song. |
| Posted on May 18, 2009 |
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It's cool. I like the background music on this track. His rapping is kind blah for me. It's like he's yelling at me- but he's not lol. So yeah anyway....I can't really hate but I don't think it's on my top 100.
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| Posted on May 18, 2009 |
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The Beat is a monster. But when the beat cuts off you get a Better Appreciation for his flow. Sounds Alot better than that Asher roth cat.The "stick it so far in her @*#$! u cant see my watch/put your ear to her belly and hear it tick tock" is hilarious!
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| Posted on May 18, 2009 |
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epic. no question that question is dope.
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| Posted on May 18, 2009 |
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Now as long as he doesn't lose his edge he'll continue to be a lyrical assassin, that has my speakers blastin, I don't know if there are beats that are hot enough to mesh with him? Dis is the kinda ish that makes one appreciate the underground.
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| Posted on May 18, 2009 |
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This is the exact same beat Joe Budden used on his track named "dumb out" back in 02!! And Joe completely DESTROYED that track!! That track is 100x better than this!! If you havent heard it yet go listen to it and i promise you will agree wit me!! Joe Buddens track is a straight 5 but this deserves only a 2 since the beat is basically the same and his flow is ight!!
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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this caught me offguard. i like this. he seems like he raps offbeat some times but i truly like this still. the production is crazy! i'll look out for dude now. 4 stars
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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this beat is from another song by the SNOWGOONS. maybe black snow? I don't know, but as soon as I heard this, I recognized it. there might be a few tweaks to it, but its definitely from a snowgoons track.
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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Need to hear more...
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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First time I've actually came across this cat. Definately need to hear more from him soon.
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| Posted on May 20, 2009 |
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Oh god they ruined this sample! Snowgoons did it sooo much better
Listen to this and tell me this beat isn't 100% more fire http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwnIVX3i68Q As for the lyrics, he killed it lol. Terrible flip of that sample ruins it |
| Posted on May 21, 2009 |
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I remember last year when Question was featured on DJ Booth. I thought he was overdoing it. But this time he came correct. Keep up the good work!
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| Posted on May 23, 2009 |
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| Posted on May 23, 2009 |
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XT13 is so right, he remindz me of Ice Cube so much for a bit there. This cat can rap, luv his energy!
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| Posted on May 23, 2009 |
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i was gonna rate a three but the ending just killed me
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| Posted on May 24, 2009 |
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The sample originated from an anime titled escaflowne, and the composer is Yoko Kanno. Check her out she's amazing. As for the track I dig it. Not perfect, but good.
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| Posted on May 24, 2009 |
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Haha yh he does sound a bit like Ice Cube, Ya'll should chek out Question - Innocence (Prod. By J Money)
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| Posted on May 25, 2009 |
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| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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| Posted on May 31, 2009 |
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this sh!ts ight.
it could be better but its stright. |
| Posted on Jun 01, 2009 |
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Damn...I like this white boy!
the intro waz kindda dope. |
| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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Wow. hes done it again.
Homie is real lyrical, especially being from the south. didnt expect that from his picture (sorry) |
| Posted on Jun 18, 2009 |
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Beat coulda easily fitted in2 a film lyk 300 or sumthin, had an epic battle feel 2 it! Question? fitted real gud with the music it needed that quickfire flow (could see sum1 lyk Tech N9ne workin with this beat gud aswell) 1st time iv heard this guy, i'll look out 4 more from him in future.
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| Posted on Jun 23, 2009 |
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he spits some fire !!! san antonio stand up !!!
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| Posted on Jun 25, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2065 |
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Question? never disappoints, comes real hard on this. Tjis has to be the official anthem for hip hop to change NOW. 2.5
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| Posted on Dec 25, 2009 |
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this bull shit is a 2 at best...garbage, and this nigga aint outta san antonio thats my dirt he from brownsville or something...
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| Posted on Dec 25, 2009 |
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This sh-t is fire
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| Posted on Dec 26, 2009 |
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This guy looks like he'd bust your f**ken skull...dope song, a little raw still, but a very powerful lyricist, lookin forward to more
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| Posted on Dec 28, 2009 |
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