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Rock City - Best I Ever Heard (Freestyle) ft. India
Producer: Boi-1da
Album: Put The Album Out Mixtape: The Preview
Label: Rebelution Music
After plenty of buzz singles and creative freestyles, it looks like KonLive/Geffen/Interscope finally got the message—with the help of Booth-premiered lead single I’m Leavin’, Rock City‘s debut album, Wake the Neighbors, has received an official release date. With their label set to Put The F’n Album Out August 25th, the Virgin Islands brothers have just released the final chapter in their The Preview mixtape series. On the street album’s third track, Da Spokesman, Don’t Talk Much, and guest singer India take inspiration from Drake‘s indie hit Best I Ever Had. Over Boi-1da‘s original beat, Spokesman describes a female fan obsessed with his music. Why wouldn’t she be? After all, Rock City’s the “Best I Ever Heard.” Don’t shut this one off early—Spokesman ends the record with a very important message to fans in the Booth and beyond; if listeners take heed, the industry will be better for it!
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The original by Drake was insane..this isnt that far behind. I like India on the chorus the way she matches her vocals with the melody. Rock City brings some hot lyrics and add a new spin to an already banging beat. Fresh!
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| Posted on May 12, 2009 |
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Lyrically their flow is mad crazy & put a cool twist to this one ... Never heard of 'India' but she was tight on this ... I know that I'll be jockin this for at least until their long-awaited LP comes out cos it sounds like its gonna be SICK ...
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| Posted on May 12, 2009 |
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Not quite as good as the one by Drake but Rock City held their own. India had some good vocals on here as well. Good mixtape cut.
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| Posted on May 12, 2009 |
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how are they creative if they keep using other people's beats?
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| Posted on May 12, 2009 |
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Nothing touches the track original....BUT
This ish is super dope. First of all MMCOOLMAN2000, it's called a freestyle/mixtape track. They flipped the concept about a woman and instead made it about how great they sound. They are keen on flipping concepts (see Lions, Tigers and Bears, etc) Real good ish. India is not Arie...but she snapped with it. Favorite line: STAR SPANGLED BANNER....like Jennifer Hudson at the Superbowl...lol Good ish. |
| Posted on May 12, 2009 |
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I have a new appreciation for Rock City after seeing them in concert last week and meeting them. Dudes are crazy performers, they put on a hell of a show. This remix had mad creativity on it, switching up the Drizzy track and making it their own. Hotness right here.
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| Posted on May 12, 2009 |
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lol bro even so, this is SUBPAR in every sense of the word, they copy Drake's flow on every single sentence, come on, i could care less what they flipped, they dont add shit to this song. No thank you.
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| Posted on May 13, 2009 |
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Wanna know whats funny? 75% of the records that Rock City redoes as mixtape track freestyles... are BETTER than the original versions that existed. I am going to tip the scale here in Drake's direction, but I love how they changed things up with the theme and title. And yes, no matter what you say, it takes skill and creativity to do so.
@mmcoolman2000 - Why the hate? 
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| Posted on May 13, 2009 |
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Not sure what to say, Z's said it all. Rock City always has a new sound on everything they bring, so they don't get boring. Always have an interesting spin on things.
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| Posted on May 13, 2009 |
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STEP YOUR GAME UP,WHAT HAPPENED TO THAT SINGLE THEY HAD?
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| Posted on May 13, 2009 |
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I have too agree with Z every song the do is better than the original.
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| Posted on May 13, 2009 |
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Obviously the beat is hittin, but it ain't the best I ever heard. Got a good feel to it though. This is my first post!
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| Posted on May 13, 2009 |
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This is hot! Rock once a@ain with a solid remake.
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| Posted on May 13, 2009 |
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Its a decent track, I doubt it will be good enough to get in my rotation, but for a freestyle its pretty solid.
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| Posted on May 13, 2009 |
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WHAT up booothh....
DAmn India sounds sweet on this track...i didnt like the sensored f*in instead of straight @*#$! in the hook...rock city as usual makes a great remix, puts their own twist on things...gotta respect these dudes...loved the original so you cant go wrong (or can you) with a remix...4 stars |
| Posted on May 13, 2009 |
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i'm feelin more this than the original.... nice cut...
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| Posted on May 13, 2009 |
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I agree with Z being their remixes are better than the original (See Whatever You Like somewhere on this site). I prefer Drake's original but this is pretty good.
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| Posted on May 13, 2009 |
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"how are they creative if they keep using other people's beats?" mmcoolman2000, are you for real?!?
:o That's one hell of a weird question... I mean, EVERYBODY does that (freestyle over anyone's beat)! Have you ever heard of the "A Milli" craze?!? I mean, really, what do you mean by "using other people's beats?" It's not like they have to produce every beat they use on their album, so that's not even the issue. You're free to hate the idea of freestyles and mixtapes in general (cuz people "steal" beats), but not Rock City, they have their own stuff, this is what they do as a part time while their label is playin with their album... and look what they came up with! My only regret is that their album already lost the hype of 2 great singles, "Loosin it" & See U around", it's been so long! PUT THE FVCKN ALBUM OUT! (August, yeah, yeah...) @Augz: Welcome to the Booth fam! |
| Posted on May 13, 2009 |
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I wasnt really feelin the original so i think this one was a lot better. Beat is great and Rock City is on point
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| Posted on May 13, 2009 |
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i think im biased cuz this was my fave joint on so far gone, and its very similar but its HOT!
i like india on the hook its real smooth this is def gettin multiple plays by me |
| Posted on May 13, 2009 |
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1st Post here so here we go
Loved the original, been bumpin it since SO FAR GONE came out!! This is pretty good although it doesnt compare to drakes!! India sounds really good but still rather bump drakes 2.5 ill round up |
| Posted on May 13, 2009 |
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yep, the og one is way better, but this aint half bad either, rock city is doing their thang
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| Posted on May 13, 2009 |
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They need another Best I ever remx, with Drake singing the chorus without a synthesizer, and a couple Lil Wayne versus...still rock city keeps this nice
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| Posted on May 13, 2009 |
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I agree wit Z, most of their freestyles are better than the originals. Drake, however, put out a quality original that this could only get very close to, but not surpass. I normally like their freestyles better than their own tracks. I'm ready for the album tho.
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| Posted on May 13, 2009 |
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I'd suggest y'all download the mixtape. Love the Be (Intro) cover, just because they jumped on it, and it's one of my favourite songs ever.
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| Posted on May 14, 2009 |
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Okay I used to be a BIG fan of theirs but for the past couple months or whatever I haven't found a track that's out that I like of theirs....it's ok I guess.
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| Posted on May 14, 2009 |
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Mixtape was great and I've been a huge fan ever since I heard them on Ace Hoods Album
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| Posted on May 14, 2009 |
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This is beautiful! I love this version, just slightly less than the original. Great job Rock City! They came to my school earlier in the year and I supremely enjoyed the vibe they put out.
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| Posted on May 16, 2009 |
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I prefer this to Drake(he sounds too much like Weezy). The swine flu verse was funny, good lyrics overall too but I think the reason i prefer this to drake is 'cause of Don't talk much's singing. solid in my opinion.
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| Posted on May 16, 2009 |
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| Posted on May 16, 2009 |
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Akon need to put them out asap,they got alot of dope records
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| Posted on May 16, 2009 |
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rock city definitely held their own. gave us a different twist off of drake's so i can't really put them head to head. india's voice rides the chorus well.
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| Posted on May 17, 2009 |
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sweet how they did this
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| Posted on May 18, 2009 |
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the original is off the chain and this is right on the heels of the original! the chorus is fire and rock city delivers their expected flow, in rotation for me
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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I really like what they have done with this. It sounds great and India makes it smooth. The original is nice, but this can not b overlooked. It's a great redo with a twist. I think I'm feeling this 1 more than Best I Ever Had. India tips the scale for me.
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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This track is good but it will never compare to Drake & Nicki Minaj's remix. But I like it anyways!.
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| Posted on May 27, 2009 |
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A LIL TOO CLOSE TO THE ORIGINAL VERSION..SOUNDS TOO MUCH LIKE DRAKE BUT THE CHORUS IS PRETTy
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2009 |
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love it, but wish India actually said the F word, small meaningless complaint but it would flow better for me if she did.
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| Posted on Jan 11, 2010 |
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Im new to DJ Booth. Any ways Rock City is what got me here one of the biggest fans. Im from St.Thomas, and iv'e followed there career since they were in high school. They sound better and better every time I here them. There killing it on this joint.
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| Posted on Apr 03, 2010 |
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