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RZA - Straight Up The Block ft. David Banner
Artist: RZA
Featuring: David Banner
Producer: RZA & David Banner
Album: Digi Snacks
Label: Wu Music/ABC Pro/Coalition
Does anyone have a clue as to what goes on in RZA’s mind? The Wu-Tang Clan chief takes a trip to another planet (scratch that, universe) with his new track, Straight Up The Block, and doesn’t plan on coming back anytime soon. Co-piloting the song is the equally eccentric David Banner, resulting in a North-South collision of bizarre originality. Banner’s tweaked-out beat falls somewhere between nauseating and terrifying, providing the perfect backdrop to RZA’s screwed vocals. The icing on the cake (or should I say coup de grâce) is his second verse, a recitation of basic French words straight out of a phrasebook. Straight Up The Block will be featured on RZA’s upcoming album Digi Snacks (out July 24), released under his unpredictable alias Bobby Digital.
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ummmmmm i think othas cud have made waaaay betta use of DIS beat...cuz da beatz gud but i aint feel-n them on it- and i dont like da chorus.
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2008 |
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Im not feelin dis
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2008 |
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lol dis songs iite, nuthin much. i need to listen to it more. Holla Im da 1st here im so hype!!!!
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2008 |
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ys'll suck im not 1st iih well maybe next tyme
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2008 |
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ya* aww*
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2008 |
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I don't like the creepy RZA voice. I am not feeling the macabre-like beat; it's gloomy, and sounds like it belongs in a haunted house. I would expect a better collaboration from two well-respected producers/rappers.
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2008 |
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These two should never get together. Ain't that illigeal? RZA that ain't you. The beat does sound like its from the haunted mansion. I feel like I'm gonna see a ghost outta nowhere. This is a Holloween joint. Not for the summer!
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2008 |
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RZA... retire... Banner, you can get collabos with MUCH better rappers...
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2008 |
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Oh god know! too many lame beats on songs today. 1.5
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2008 |
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Too big of a fan of RZA's to give him less than 2 stars. This one though.....ehhhhh...
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2008 |
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RZA really experimenting with this one here, Banner's beat isn't bad, it bumps but at times is a little too eerie for me. The connection of Banner's southernness and RZA's screwed up vocals makes for an unusual and odd track. Disappointing track here, especially since its gonna be on his album.
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2008 |
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Definitely seems like a Halloween track agreed. The voice of RZA is creepy but I guess hes trying to be a different artist calling himself Bobby Digital. Another creepy ass bangin beat from David Banner and nuts verses by RZA, I gotta say its decent, although weird for RZA.
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2008 |
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RZA what the @*#$! is wrong with you?! The first line already said it all! The hook is crap. And Banner just proves that he fell of HARD.
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2008 |
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This is real funky! I don't think its possible to listen all the way through and assume that this record was created sober. With that said, it is unique and I will give the duo credit for that. However, I agree with earlier sentiments; for their talent levels, I thought it could have been better.
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2008 |
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This is definitely different. I respect the creativity. RZA could have came harder but whatever.
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2008 |
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And to repeat a thing I wrote some time ago.........his voice seems that of a gorilla auhauhauh! I don't really like him, the beat ain't bad but I'm not feeling the music
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2008 |
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Naw, not ever, never, nada, noooooooooo!
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2008 |
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i was expecting more
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2008 |
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wack
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2008 |
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This song is Halloween music which pretty much everyone noted on but i think its an ok song. The chorus is meh.
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2008 |
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im disappointed with this one. It had potential, but the chorus is weak and I wish RZA didnt change up his voice.
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| Posted on Jun 17, 2008 |
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Damn,
What is up with RZA? It ain't October yet! Halloween is far awayy. Im a big RZA fan but this track is wack! The only reason im givin this 2 stars is cause of my respect for RZA. |
| Posted on Jun 17, 2008 |
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RZA has always came up with different flows and beats but this one is not working. With some more work on this track this could be a banger.
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| Posted on Jun 17, 2008 |
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| Posted on Jun 18, 2008 |
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never was a fan of either of these guys really. chorus is way too repetitive. 1.5
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| Posted on Jun 19, 2008 |
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The reviews on this song show it no respect. After listening to this sound about 4-5 times, i really am starting to get a feeling for it. 1-2 stars my ass, this song is kinda cool and has a different vibe than most the shit out.
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| Posted on Jun 25, 2008 |
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Bobby Digital is so random that is why this works. It's obviously not going to get any radio play but it's a nice car banger.
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| Posted on Jun 26, 2008 |
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this song is garbage...the beat was ok for the first minute but then it was played out
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2008 |
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hmm, Rza don't go well with rappers like David Banner.
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