Avg Rating: 
3.1 ( 27 total votes )
Rock City - Survivor Anthem
Artist: Rock City
Producer: Kanye West
Album: Unreleased
Label: Rebelution Music
With his most recent single, Young Money megastar Drake earned massive Booth attention and nearly unanimous acclaim – if ever there was a hard act to follow, Find Your Love is it. Always up for a challenge, though, Virgin Islands-bred duo (and exclusive freestyle series contributors) Rock City tackle Jimmy Brooks’ smash-hit on their latest freestyle, Survivor Anthem. Here, brothers Da Spokesman and Don’t Talk Much trade the original’s female-oriented lyrics for much grittier fare, lacing Kanye West‘s 808s & Heartbreak-esque, piano-led boardwork with empathetic meditations on the struggle to survive in these tough times. Though I’d be surprised to see this revamp outdo the original where Booth ratings are concerned, the down-to-earth soul Rock City serve up here has its own, undeniable appeal – what do you think, Booth readers? Survivor Anthem isn’t set for inclusion on any forthcoming release, but those who like what they’re hearing should keep it locked for the latest on their ongoing campaign to PTFAO, as well as any other upcoming projects.
This song first appeared on the
Rap Chart
on May 24, 2010
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11684 |
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For the longest time Rock City has taken others material and turned it into much catchier affair. Its one thing to freestyle over an industry beat, keeping intact the chorus or theme of the original version. What RC does that separates them from most, however, is an ability to essentially craft a whole new song that stands on its own two. This isn't better or worse than Drake's version, its simply different (and appreciated).
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| Posted on May 16, 2010 |
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RC has been a hit or a miss with me. I appreciate their work most of the times however they have their contribution of songs I don't like. This spin is very different than Drakes and is quite unique.It's not better, but it's not bad.
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| Posted on May 17, 2010 |
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Don't really know what to think about this. Liking the vocals on this. Rock City makes this a whole different song. Agree with DJ Z on that its not better or worse.
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| Posted on May 17, 2010 |
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| Posted on May 17, 2010 |
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Differtent theme from the original but very feelin this.
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| Posted on May 17, 2010 |
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PTFAO
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| Posted on May 17, 2010 |
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Definitely different than Jimmy's record but like Z said I can't say it's better or worse. |
| Posted on May 17, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1217 |
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I was really feeling Drake's version and while this isn't in anyway similar, it still manages to come close to the same outcome that "Find Your Love" resulted in for me, which was highly appreciated. Hook was the best part of the entire track. Rock City's vocals are always a big plus. 3.5
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| Posted on May 17, 2010 |
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This definitely has more purpose than Drake's record, I would love to see what they could do with this If Drake didn't flow on it first. I think they killed it, they made the track feel so much fuller.
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| Posted on May 17, 2010 |
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Huge fan of this production, and the vocals are very nice.
4.5 Rounding down. |
| Posted on May 17, 2010 |
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they need to stop with these mixtapes and songs over other people's songs and start create their own undeniable original BANGERS and put out the album! Or I am going to stop check on them...its getting boring...
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| Posted on May 17, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 2476 |
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I'm sure we'll hear three thousands freestyles over this record, and they won't be nearly as good as the Rock City jam. Can't say I was in love with this one - the verses feel a little forced - but Rock City always know what they're doing in the studio. Quality.
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| Posted on May 17, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 4267 |
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I've enjoyed all of their prior freestyles featured on DJBooth, but I can't say the same for this one.
The duo definitely has the talent to take the industry by storm. But so many freestyles/mixtape joints after the duo have released, I still can't say that they've done enough to make me want to cop an album. And as of late, I too have found myself slowly drifting away to "its getting boring"... When will we find out that Rock City is more fire than smoke? |
| Posted on May 17, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 225 |
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this song is between great and bad i guess descent
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| Posted on May 17, 2010 |
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I'm glad Rock City crafted a different concept for the song..this is a cool "refix" remix...if only we can get a album date by now...!
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| Posted on May 17, 2010 |
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nvr mind i change my decision i dont like this as much as i thought i think this song will be better if u listen to it high ill give it 2 stars
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| Posted on May 17, 2010 |
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"If you're smoking sensemilia it's okay"
Gotta say their take on this was crazy am really feeling the reggae tune is crazy love it. ROTATING!!!! |
| Posted on May 18, 2010 |
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The Rock City duo add some Virgin Island flavor to Drake's latest single.
Those Virgin Island Boys deliver a touching remix over Drake’s latest single “Find Your Love”. This is nice right here. |
| Posted on May 18, 2010 |
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Production was the highlight for me, RC seems to be going through the motions on this track.
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| Posted on May 18, 2010 |
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a love thet carribean flavor good stuff man
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| Posted on May 19, 2010 |
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| Posted on May 19, 2010 |
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i doubt there are many people who can successfully outdo drake on this beat but RC give it all theyve got, especially on the hook which i really liked. the carribbean feel works there but not so much in the verses which drake does do. 3.5 but ill round down
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| Posted on May 19, 2010 |
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I'm sorry, but sometimes less is more. That's the case with these guys. Less Freestyles. More Original songs. These dudes have too much talent, especially when it comes to catchy hooks, to continue to promote themselves over recycled beats. New management might be in order.
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| Posted on May 20, 2010 |
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They always have the ability to redo a record and make you forget what the original was. PTFAO
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| Posted on May 20, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 74 |
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Crazy how these guys don't have an official album out yet with the quality they continue to put out. I have a feeling that's going to change very soon however.
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| Posted on May 21, 2010 |
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I like this version way better
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| Posted on May 21, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1227 |
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I have to be honest I thought I wouldn’t like this song but Rock City have done a real good job here.
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| Posted on May 22, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2919 |
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It's ok, but always like hearing new Rock City
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| Posted on May 24, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 861 |
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its ok...i wouldn't vibe 2 this all the time though
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| Posted on Jun 10, 2010 |
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Way better than the original Mad Props for this.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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