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Saheed - Da Wilderness
Artist: Saheed
Producer: 1914
Album: Pray for the Best, Prepare for the Worst
Label: Unsigned
The title of Booth newcomer Saheed‘s forthcoming album echoes the Boy Scouts motto, “Be Prepared.” Needless to say, that sage advice holds as true in the mean streets as in The Wilderness, and this newly-released cut finds the Floridian emcee using the latter as a lyrical metaphor for the former. In the course of his verses, Saheed tells the familiar of a youth caught between his musical dreams and his struggle-filled environment, but the intensity with which he approaches the very likely autobiographical story is what stands out here. 1914 keeps it old-school (though not quite as old-school as his moniker suggests) on the production tip, backing Saheed’s vivid description of a man fighting to stay afloat with a few soulful samples (anyone know where they’re originally from?). After hearing this up-and-comer’s take on the struggle, it’s clear why he’s inclined to Pray for the Best, Prepare for the Worst; here’s hoping the album’s June 6th release will bring him more of the former.
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ha. wasnt expectin this. um. its pretty alright.
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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I gotta say one thing: dude can spit wit some intensity. He aint playin on that mic. I listen and I'm thinkin, damn dude is serious about this!
The production is real old school, but I didnt get into it too much. This track as a whole is just aight, but I'm really interested to see what else Saheed can come out wit... |
| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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As far as underground heat goes, Saheed brings it with his first Booth feature. You cannot deny an artist who gives it his all on the mic and that is what this record is all about. This is HIP HOP.
1914 ripped the production; reminds me of something Statik Selektah would cook up. 
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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Saheed got a hard flow & paints a good picture in his verses .... but too 'Underground' for me ...
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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Saheed is more the solid on the mic by the sound of things, though I dunno if i would listen to this again, the production is to old school for my liking.
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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Whoa, Saheed spittin fire on this one. The production was just alright for me, sounds like a 90's Wu-Tang track or somethin. Not bad, let's see what else this guys got.
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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Saheed spit that classic boom bap shit. But with a crazy delivery and wordplay. DOPE.
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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Yoooo, this kid is only 19. I've been following him for the past 6 months, and he is killing every beat they give him and shutting down every stage he gets on. Cat has the sickist Breath Control I have ever witnessed from someone that wears 3XL shirts because he has to. This kid is no joke...big things coming from him in the future..Dont sleep.
1914 made this track extra hard, and Saheed is making it that much more Grimmey with this verse. Are you guys hearing what he is saying???? Damn... Keep bring dope, no nonsense hop homie.. |
| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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Real hip hop. ill lyrics, dope beat, nice delivery, vivid story. All around fresh music.
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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i'd put this in my i-pod , beat sample works,dude saheed did the damn thing
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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Shit is flames fam.Exactly what the game lacks young talent with substance and meaning along with dangerous wordplay and delivery.
peace ! |
| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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Im Feeling it.
Str8 Heat. |
| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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Z, I was thinking along the same lines as you regarding the Statik feel, however it is not special in my opinion. Decent delivery, nice passion. Beat just doesn't make my head bob.
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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Peace and thanks to all!
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| Posted on Mar 28, 2009 |
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The beat is too repetitive but I like his agressive delivery. This is in rotation
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| Posted on Mar 28, 2009 |
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My brother never ceases to surprise me. To me this is a classic despite what anyone can tell me. Pray for the best, Prepare for the worst! The whole world's gonna hear our voices soon! From Senor frogz to ROCK the BELLS! You're gonna go far ma nigga
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| Posted on Mar 28, 2009 |
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DEADLY FLOW "to all tha people that love him he gives em the rights to the songs"
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| Posted on Mar 28, 2009 |
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It's not my type of hip hop (it has no melody) but he's really skilled I must say...OK
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| Posted on Mar 29, 2009 |
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Never heard if this B4 but Dayyum this dude is one hell of a rapper
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| Posted on Mar 29, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 78 |
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Yeah, this was alright. I like the new flow but I think Saheed has potential.
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| Posted on Mar 30, 2009 |
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man i'm feeling this, the beat is up there, and saheed is soundin pretty nice from what i checked on his myspace, anyone know where to grab this on mp3?
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| Posted on Mar 31, 2009 |
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Contact him on myspace for mp3.
Myspace.com/saheedmusic |
| Posted on Mar 31, 2009 |
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saheed you're nice man. next time i'm in miami we gotta link up~ still got that Barnaby Jones beat waiting for you
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| Posted on Sep 10, 2009 |
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I had to go back and listen to this after hearing" as far as I can see". He is from the school of Nas & Pun. He is a honor Role student with endless potential. That is just from listening to 2 songs. Saheed is on BDF's Radar without question.
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| Posted on Sep 10, 2009 |
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You can definitely feel his passion in his lyrics here. http://soflohiphopshow.ning.com/
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