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Question? - Me and a Gun
Artist: Question?
Producer: Jonathan "J.R." Rotem
Album: "Is It Cuz I'm White?" Mixtape
Label: Unsigned
To those lucky enough to live in relative safety (myself included), the poker-faced, often bravado-laden manner in which many hip-hop artists approach the topic of violent crime can be seen as trivializing an all-too-serious topic—in truth, of course, that cold-eyed outlook is a natural, if somewhat tragic, response to life in an area where shooting deaths are commonplace. If you need a reminder of how absolutely terrifying firearms can be, take a listen to Question?‘s latest feature; making its exclusive world premiere here in the Booth, Me and a Gun finds the San Antonio up-and-comer describing how quickly a liquor-soaked night on the town can turn treacherous when deadly weapons are involved. Centered around a pitch-shifted sample from Tori Amos’ cut of the same name, J.R. Rotem‘s piano-driven instrumental leaves the focus on Question?‘s chilling narrative—the end result is a lyrically vivid, bracingly real cut that provides plenty of food for thought. Question?‘s Is It Cuz I’m White mixtape is set to drop “soon;” fans should keep it locked to the Booth for two more exclusive premieres in the next two weeks.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on June 22, 2009
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Beat is fire, nice sample, and a dope flow by Question. I am now an official fan, keep it up ?
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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I like this guy, his freestyle was hot too!
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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I love thissssssss : )
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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It seems Question can do no wrong in the Booth. I have two more exclusives in my back pocket. Based on the early verdict from "Me and a Gun," I am excited to unleash them soon.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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The pensive piano loop is captivating and sets a great backdrop for Question?'s superb storytellin. The sample on the hook is beautifully chilling.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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The sample is chilling and Question? portrays his life with some dope lyrics. Banger!
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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Oh my goodness, this sent chills down my spine.
Love It... |
| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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Oh hell...This is amazing. That beat sets the whole mood up, and not only does ? rip it up, but the hook fits the production really well also. Only problem I have with it is that I would have liked to hear the hook sung by a woman, and not one of those chipmunk-like voices. It kinda brings down the dark mood set up by J.R. and ?. But it doesn't ruin the song by any means. God this is a great song...
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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I've been listening to this song for about six months now and its still just as good as the first time i heard it. never gets old. i heard a song from Question in 2006 and was hooked on his music. i knew it was just a matter of time before he got national recognition. the power of the Booth!
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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Being one of the earliest Question supporters here at the DjBooth, I'm pleased to see him gettin his shine!
The expression is on full mode both in the heartfelt lyrics and delivery. Love the storytelling approach and for him keepin it real. J.R. grabs you with that piano the whole song and keeps it simple, haunting and beautiful (strings!!!). |
| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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I have not heard more than the Booth has featured, but as far as I am concerned, dude cannot make a bad record. When his debut drops, he has a buyer...
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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O DAM!!
This is a straight banger!! Production is dark and that piano mixed with Questions heart-felt lyrics make for a great track!! Also that hook is addictive!!!! |
| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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I really appreciate this song for highlighting the shortcomings of our society and pointing out the human cost of its' failures. I especially appreciate Questions ability to make a topic invoked ad nauseam in hip hop fresh and worth revisiting. Great lyrics...great beat...great song.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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WOW...Im speechless. Amazing Song. Great Beat. I think thats a TORI AMOS Sample, believe it or Not.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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Yeah this song is just OK... im bored after the first verse. the chorus gets old quick... this song is definitely not a song that bumps very hard at all... it's fun to listen to for the flow and subject matter, but isn't exciting at all... it's boring.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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Wooohhh !!!
This is just one of the many songs that exemplifies the sheer brilliant storytelling Question? possesses ... FULL STARS. |
| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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good storytelling. please send that over to me Z
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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are you kidding me? over 4 stars made me listen to this. this type song sounds alright (but not really) the first time you play it, but you know it would just annoy the hell out of you if you played it a week later. no thanks
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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Your Buggin if this isnt Hot To you. This is what hip Hops Been missing, the CREATIVE STORYTELLING Aspect! PROPS
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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CLASSIC! I agree Hip Hop been Missing the storytelling shit...and this is deep.
Cant wait to hear more shit from son |
| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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sounds good. like a harder version of paul wall lol
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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nice joint,feelin this right here..make ya stop and think about shyt,and put things in perspective..hey dj z,whats gud fam'..does the booth have a widget we can scoop up and put on our other sites such as my space and tagged.com? would like to be able to log in and check in on my music and my djbooth fam' from anywheres on the net,feel me..holla back peeps
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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the production was kinda creepy loool, but still good :P. I love this song though x) Banger.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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It's not my type of song (I quote DrGT, I'd listen to this twice not more) but it sounds extremely good. The music is sweet, the beat is cool and I love the sample and his flow! Only, after 2-3 times it would get me bored
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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@It'S BaBii Boi Yo! - Thanks for the suggestion. We hope to be able to provide this to our members in the near future. Hit us with suggestions anytime!
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2009 |
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that's my jzammmmmm!!
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2009 |
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Question is FIRE!! I think one of my favorite parts about him, is he is SO good, not one person has left a "white rapper" comment...YESSIR!
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2009 |
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BAbii Boi @ood idea!! This shit is heat. This Cat from San Antonio is makin some serious music. He has not come wack on nothin I've heard. This may be my favorite. If you lookin to dance or for somethin *crin@e* CATCHY ( I can't stand when people say thats what they look for is a son@) this isn't it, but if you lookin for stron@ thinkin production and some visual storytellin, this is your feel.
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2009 |
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This is hella GG
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| Posted on Jun 17, 2009 |
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Stars in a pile for this one. Rotem and Question killed it, in every manner.
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| Posted on Jun 17, 2009 |
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what is up... first second of the second i dont know what it was, but i had a feeling this was gonna be fire and guess what?? it was.. i have to say his lyrics are on point and the beat is what added to give it a classic for me..
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| Posted on Jun 18, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jun 19, 2009 |
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Great Song I always appreciate a Rapper that can make a dope story into a dope song
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| Posted on Jun 19, 2009 |
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spittin the truth..texas stand up
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| Posted on Jun 23, 2009 |
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no problems with this song... probablly a once a week kinda thing but its very very good
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| Posted on Jun 23, 2009 |
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dope story told !!!
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| Posted on Jun 25, 2009 |
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this song is siiiick !
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| Posted on Jun 27, 2009 |
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although i find it ironic that he says
starin at my @*#$! bein disrespectful because @*#$! is respectful right? still love the song |
| Posted on Jun 28, 2009 |
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what a dope song, hip hops been missing the storytelling
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