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Saigon - So Cruel

Saigon
Artist:Saigon
Title:So Cruel
Featuring:Statik Selektah
Producer: Statik Selektah
Album:All In A Day's Work
Label:Unsigned
Twitter:@TheRealSaigon
Website:Saigon's Website

Average Rating:   32101   3.3
Total Ratings:       22

Just when we were beginning to think Saigon‘s long-awaited The Greatest Story Never Told would live up to its name, a fortuitous turn of events took place.  Soon after squashing his ridiculous beef with Joe Budden, the Brooklyn native signed a multi-album distribution deal with Amalgam Digital (not to be confused with “label deal,” since Sai considers himself to be nobody’s artist).  As part of that agreement, Sai hit the studio with Booth-acclaimed DJ/producer Statik Selektah to record an “album-before-the-album” in the span of 24 hours; the result is the aptly-named All In A Day’s Work (available now).  Addressing an industry that can be So Cold, Saigon shows the world what a true MC sounds like.  Saigon’s nonstop flow, along with Statik’s underground-banger beat, proves that nobody can water the duo down into a Ho Chi Minh City.  Make sure to purchase All In A Day’s Work from your favorite online retailer, and check back with the Booth next week for Saigon’s exclusive interview with DJ Z.


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jordan@djbooth.net
DJ Booth Crew

 
Total Ratings: 713
Rating:  43211
So Saigon hopped in the studio and dished out an album with Statik Selektah in a mere 24 hours, and "The Greatest Story Never Told" is STILL not released? Please. Sai has so much potential, I'll be looking out for this release tomorrow. Anyone want to see Saigon record an album with Just Blaze in a day?


Posted on Mar 16, 2009    

that1kid13
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that1kid13
Total Ratings: 1644
Rating:  32121
This is aight. He had another song i liked a month or so ago. I think it was called No Problemz or Gunz or somethin like that.


Posted on Mar 16, 2009    

Juanito_88
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Juanito_88
Total Ratings: 1078
Rating:  32121
Sai said it right, "ya gotta be a real MC to spit on these beats." Real talk, Selektah is the man! This is a lil different from what I've heard from a Statik beat, a lil more "street," but that aint a bad thing. Not the best outta either of these dudes, but they did a whole album in a day? Props for that, and considering that this track is real nice.


Posted on Mar 16, 2009    

GStan10
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GStan10
Total Ratings: 1315
Rating:  32121
Saigon has a ton of talent. I don't think that this is his best song, but it isn't bad. Only in rotation for me. Is he still gonna release "The Greatest Story Never Told" after this album? I'm a little confused as to what is goin on right now. Haha


Posted on Mar 16, 2009    

djyoshi
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Total Ratings: 252
Rating:  32121
solid production and flow, but i could totally see these guys doing better...


Posted on Mar 16, 2009    

ultimate hip-hop
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Total Ratings: 688
Rating:  43211
This song is hot the production by Statik is hot and Saigon always brings a nice flow and lyrics. Banger!


Posted on Mar 16, 2009    

DJ Z
DJ Booth Crew

DJ Z
Total Ratings: 8062
Rating:  43211
And people thought Sai and Blaze worked well together... Sai and Statik musically bonded quite well on this album. "So Cruel" exemplifies exactly what their collaborative efforts are all about. A nice compliment to one another. He makes you want to listen to his next line, but not forget the beat.
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Posted on Mar 16, 2009    

FredRico
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FredRico
Total Ratings: 1308
Rating:  43211
-.- @Z, you write good reviews "sometimes" man, just wanted to let you know that... haha! Keep the good feedback coming!
Copy/paste Z's!


Posted on Mar 16, 2009    

Aussie_Pride
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Aussie_Pride
Total Ratings: 1177
Rating:  43211
Saigon's been on my radar for a while, the lad has got a great deal of ability with the mic & as soon as he gets a good beat he kills it. This is definatley a banger, though i have heard better from Saigon.

I did like the beat by Statik, though i still prefer Saigon working over a Blaze beat more.


Posted on Mar 17, 2009    

Mr.Top Hat
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Mr.Top Hat
Total Ratings: 3522
Rating:  43211
A straight hood banger with lyrical flava....


Posted on Mar 17, 2009    

BDF44
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BDF44
Total Ratings: 2283
Rating:  21321
I kinda like the flava of the beat. I know Saigon has some heat in his arsenal cause I've heard it, but this is forgettable. This may be alil dated or something... I can't put my finger on it, but it's lacking something.


Posted on Mar 17, 2009    

P-Smooth
Resident DJ

 
Total Ratings: 160
Rating:  43211
i always liked saigon, but he lost alot of my respect once he took shots at budden, but still i wont deny saigon is a good artist, he got a sick flow, some lyrics were very under par compared to the rest, but he still makes it happen, nice production, overall a 3.5


Posted on Mar 17, 2009    

KD_TheAvengerz
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KD_TheAvengerz
Total Ratings: 122
Rating:  43211
Really feelin this track by Saigon. Agree with P-Smooth about shots at Budden but I cannot hate the mans music. Very nice production, the lyrics were there, overall banger for me.


Posted on Mar 17, 2009    

DJ Z
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DJ Z
Total Ratings: 8062
Rating:  43211
@FredRico - Thanks!
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Posted on Mar 17, 2009    

Discover(!!!Stunna!!!)
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Discover(!!!Stunna!!!)
Total Ratings: 425
Rating:  43211
I'm diggin this soo much. Saigon has failed NOT to impress. Decent


Posted on Mar 17, 2009    

The Flexican
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The Flexican
Total Ratings: 58
Rating:  21321
Yall really think this is gonna be a banger? I already forgot about this song, what is it called again. so cruel huh. ok my bad


Posted on Mar 17, 2009    

MAD(e) in Italy
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Total Ratings: 215
Rating:  32121
in love with the beat. but that's all... never felt saigon lyricism.


Posted on Mar 17, 2009    

cb126405
DJ Booth Crew

cb126405
Total Ratings: 1621
Rating:  43211
The production on this is different for Saigon, but I like it a lot. Brought a lot more energy to the track.

I'm getting a little old school Mase vibe with this one....


Posted on Mar 17, 2009    

PattyPatty85
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PattyPatty85
Total Ratings: 3048
Rating:  21321
This isn't my cup of tea, I wouldn't put it in my mp3 player. But I think it's a solid song, good production and great flow! I preferred Transatlantic Slave Deal, though


Posted on Mar 17, 2009    

Tex
Rating:  32121
Posted on Mar 17, 2009    

deadlois69
DJ Booth Member

 
Total Ratings: 109
Rating:  43211
yeah i can see a little Mase vibe in this one cb126405. Nice beat, nice flow and lyrics. Real hip hop.


Posted on Mar 17, 2009    

ReturnOfSanta
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ReturnOfSanta
Total Ratings: 490
Rating:  43211
PattyPatty85 how can you rate a song low because its "not your type of song". As a song it is quality. Just because its not your "style" doesn't detract from it being a good song.


Posted on Mar 18, 2009    

MRS.BOOTY GOT $w@g
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Total Ratings: 1
I THANK ITS OFF DA CHAIN I REALLY LIKE IT REAL TALK


Posted on Mar 24, 2009    

DEjABABii
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Total Ratings: 42
Rating:  14321
WACK!


Posted on Apr 29, 2009    

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