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3.3 ( 20 total votes )
West Coast hopeful R.O.M.E.‘s mood seems to have done a 180 since last summer, when he brought us the bleak and gritty (but highly Booth-acclaimed) Cryin’. In contrast, new single We Can’t Stop is about as upbeat as it gets, and that ‘s thanks in large part to producer Marquez, who serves up a groove borrowed from Naughty by Nature‘s party-rap classic, O.P.P. (itself sampled, of course, from the Jackson 5’s even more classic A.B.C.). R.O.M.E. matches the head-noddable twice-sampled groove on the lyrical tip, delivering bouncy braggadocio just as on-point as his more serious material, and Brooklyn native CurT@!n$ delivers a guest verse as jam-packed with freshness as his stage name is irritating to type out – and believe you me, that’s a lot of freshness. While R.O.M.E.‘s latest full-length, 2010 Season, has yet to receive a solid release date, I’ma hazard a guess that it will drop sometime before the year’s out. In any case, keep it locked for the latest!
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Quick story that relates to my feedback of Rome's new single...
Not a month goes by where my father doesn't remind me that music and movies were better "in his day." Why does he feel that way? Because they were original, he says. Well, I reply, "How about they just came first." That doesn't make them better (although this happens to be the case most of the time haha), it makes them different. Okay, how does this relate? Well, there is really nothing at all original about this song. But that does make it bad. If you don't compare it to any of the songs/artists it was influenced by, and take it for what it is in 2010, its quite an enjoyable record. Overall, a job well done. 
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| Posted on May 05, 2010 |
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dj-z so so right i hear alot of history within this beat, not from whats said but pertence but the production and the layout of the whole track.
its beast and it gets you into it but idk if id give it a second listen though. im torn here so ill give it a "in rotation"!! |
| Posted on May 05, 2010 |
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I love how the sample moves ear to ear, The production is enjoyable if just small edits to previous loops. I don't like the echo effect they decided to use on the voices, it gets on my nerves. But the rhymes are good and the metaphors are nice.
"Left the heat like Shaq" Hella nice line. |
| Posted on May 05, 2010 |
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nice, i like how CurT@!n$ busted in, pretty down.
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| Posted on May 05, 2010 |
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This track is overflowing with energy, unfortunately I'm not sure if Respect Over Money Everyday did it justice. His flow was easily outmatched by the beat and Curtains, while a nice addition, really didn't help move this up onto my top spot of hip-hop classics.
R.O.M.E. can rap and this track is semi-proof of that. Matched with a pretty sick sample and decent lyrics this track deserves to go into rotation. |
| Posted on May 05, 2010 |
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Califarap.net advertised "We Can't Stop" just days before Rome made a similar announcement on his Twitter. I was glad to give this one a listen when the forum received an MP3 copy. Yes, the Naughty By Nature "O.P.P." sample rose with such a clatter, but it didn't matter to me. Curtains helped me to forget all that.
Rome seems to be following a rhyme style that Kanye West developed during The College Dropout years. Although this style helped to prevent him from being labelled a wack rapper, I feel that he could improve on his delivery and rhyme scheme if he were to mix styles from a variety of artists, and not just one. A key element in hip hop is being able to attract the listener spontaneously. The essence was there, but it wasn't true; it wasn't strong enough. Despite the negative critique, "We Won't Stop" is survived by a thumping familiar beat and an original verse from a new upcoming artist, and the four star rating proves it. If you want further proof that I have no hard feelings for Rome, this song is going on my special Pocos Pero Locos podcast edition for Wammy Radio, starting on May 5th. Visit my Twitter account for more information. |
| Posted on May 05, 2010 |
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Ugh...for real? Its impossible for me to listen to classic samples like this and not think about how good it was done the first time around by people who had a clear vision about how to go about making a classic track. i'll pass on this one. Everything about this track screams "I had no ideas of my own"
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| Posted on May 05, 2010 |
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Damn, talk about nostalgia. You had me at the Slick Rick sample Marquez.
Lyrically I can't say that I was blown away, but ROME and Curtains continued the good times vibe, and for that, I can't knock em. A hell of a way to start off my morning. Thanks guys.
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| Posted on May 05, 2010 |
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This sample never gets old. This was beyond enjoyable.
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| Posted on May 05, 2010 |
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This track give a solid nod to the past! cheers to that!
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| Posted on May 05, 2010 |
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Damn, the production is razy. Its headnodic. Love how the beginning it goes from the left to the right from my speakers. I don't know if you guys get that, but its sick. Wordplay is nice.
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| Posted on May 05, 2010 |
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I can't flashing back so had to listen twice but decent track..production is all alzheimer but they rocked the mike right
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| Posted on May 05, 2010 |
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@Wammy Giveaway - You looking for a gig, man? Nice review. Would love to read more of your thoughts on all our daily features at the Booth.
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| Posted on May 06, 2010 |
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A definite change in direction from previous work I've heard from R.O.M.E. Not bad, not bad at all...
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| Posted on May 06, 2010 |
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@jkl, yeah i loved how the music switched earphones for me. i thought that curt@!ns outplayed r.o.m.e in this one, but not by much. he seemed to blend in with the beat a lot easier. loved the sample
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| Posted on May 06, 2010 |
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It may not be original, but it's still good. Loving the old school feel to it.
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| Posted on May 08, 2010 |
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The Opp sample was definitely catchy the lyrics were the last guy came through hard and made up for the previous average flow.ROTATING
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| Posted on May 08, 2010 |
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No complaints! The beat catches listeners attention and both of them were enjoyable with their rhymes. Rotation-Stuff!
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| Posted on May 10, 2010 |
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intro n hook r pretty dope
flow is cool |
| Posted on May 18, 2010 |
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