The ReadNex Poetry Squad - Be Different

Producer: Charlie Graham

Album: Day Before Sound

Label: Debefore Records

Are The ReadNex Poetry Squad rappers? Are they spoken-word artists? Since the NYC natives don’t seem too keen on being placed into any sort of box, how about we just compromise and say they “Be Different”? The group’s first Booth feature finds beatsmith Charlie Graham serving up a sizzling blend of synths and vocoded backing vocals as Decora, FreeFlowin, Jarabe Del Sol, Latin Translator and DJ H20 inform listeners that they’re miles away from the norm, and they like it. In fact, they dig nonconformity so much that they’re inviting you to join them; whether you’re “the Chinese-Dominican immigrant with cinnamon-colored hair” or “the black kid in the mosh-pit with the mohawk,” all you’ve got to do is do you. It’s hard to argue with the Squad’s message of inclusiveness, and even harder to knock their pen game. But enough from me – what do you think, Booth readers? If you’re feeling this left-of-center jam, many more lyrically-driven bangers can be found on ReadNex’ Day Before Sound LP, released October 1, and available now in stores and online.

This song first appeared on the Independent Chart on December 6, 2010

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DJ Z DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 11639	Rating: DJ Z's Top Rated Songs There is good "different" and bad "different." ReadNex first Booth feature is the good variety. Its not forced or uncomfortable, but rather naturally different in a creative and interesting way. Nothing here is non-conventional - it just doesn't sound like most everything else. Which, thankfully, is a good thing. Follow @DJBooth
	Posted on Nov 23, 2010

PrIc3Le$$ Tastemaker Total Ratings: 1305	Rating: PrIc3Le$$'s Top Rated Songs More artist of today should take this motto. Alot of the stuff on the radio today is all starting to sound the same. Thinking of new and interesting approaches is something that today's music industry can definitely use. Nice track by this group on all aspects.
	Posted on Nov 23, 2010

.:ZeroDaHero:. Tastemaker Total Ratings: 455	Rating: .:ZeroDaHero:.'s Top Rated Songs This is not mainstream, this is poetry. It's a good change in a world where everyone's tryin to fit in.
	Posted on Nov 23, 2010

Mississippichild DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 66	Rating: Mississippichild's Top Rated Songs This is thorough! I'm feelin this thru and thru because I am a poet. Been writing for a long time. (dsrb3.blogspot.com) Poetry needs something like this to bring back the masses, to regain the attention of the youth! This is progressive. I am now a fan!
	Posted on Nov 23, 2010

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	Posted on Nov 23, 2010

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	Posted on Nov 23, 2010

joshL Tastemaker Total Ratings: 1674	Rating: joshL's Top Rated Songs the beat is an instant head-nodder. it def is different.
	Posted on Nov 23, 2010

albyLB23 Tastemaker Total Ratings: 1805	Rating: albyLB23's Top Rated Songs Ok, at first the beat had me hooked. The production is crazy from Charlie Graham. The lyrics are so great. They stay on point and make sense. Its straight poetry. I love the message the song gives. Every one should be themselves and stop following trends. This record is gonna be huge. How cant it be?!? A def BANGER!!!
	Posted on Nov 23, 2010

messicanfc DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 18	Rating: messicanfc's Top Rated Songs This song is really what ive been waiting for, for a long time. It has great production, positive message, but still is intriguing and keeps you wanting to put it on repeat. And the influx of cultures in this song is very entertaining. Overall Excellent song.
	Posted on Nov 24, 2010

omaruk DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 92	Rating: omaruk's Top Rated Songs Different from what exactly?conventional rappers?Lyricist? or is it a the general perspective of life?dont really like these records with moral messages embedded, still....mustn't hate. Decent!!!
	Posted on Nov 24, 2010

stinamoon	Rating: stinamoon's Top Rated Songs
	Posted on Nov 24, 2010

De_Trois DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 5	Rating: De_Trois's Top Rated Songs The girl held my attention most; she demanded it with her delivery. Her flow was definitely the best in my opinion. I appreciate the positive message but umm, got a bit repetitive after a second with the "I be different" chorus (I found myself wanting to hear a synonym for different) other than that- I can dig it. Mainstream sure as hell needs more of this.
	Posted on Dec 01, 2010

Sean "Mystro" Mather	Rating: Sean "Mystro" Mather's Top Rated Songs
	Posted on Dec 02, 2010

DJ LiveWire DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 487	Rating: DJ LiveWire's Top Rated Songs Now this is the kind of musik that getz my juices flow'n!!! Love it!! The flow, the beat, it's all crazy!!
	Posted on Dec 02, 2010

Meddafore DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 50	Rating: Meddafore's Top Rated Songs I actually slept on this because of the name, my mistake. This is a crazy track and nice to hear artists go for their own and be different.
	Posted on Dec 05, 2010

ChriSJaM DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 24	Rating: ChriSJaM's Top Rated Songs A free 3 course feast beacon of truth light causing a fissure in the hell realm of lyrical unconsciuosness
	Posted on Dec 05, 2010

ChriSJaM DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 24	Rating: ChriSJaM's Top Rated Songs A free 3 course feast beacon of truth light causing a fissure in the hell realm of lyrical unconsciuosness
	Posted on Dec 05, 2010

N8tiveSoul	Rating: N8tiveSoul's Top Rated Songs
	Posted on Dec 05, 2010

Wendell Hancock DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 5	Rating: Wendell Hancock's Top Rated Songs It is different--nice beat
	Posted on Dec 06, 2010

The 149th Tastemaker Total Ratings: 2065	Rating: The 149th's Top Rated Songs This is decent, the hook is best part. I like the message but the production isn't my taste.
	Posted on Dec 06, 2010