Self Scientific ft. Big K.R.I.T. - War Stories

Self Scientific - War Stories

Producer: DJ Khalil

Album: Trials of the Blackhearted

Label: IMADEIT

In today’s rap game, there’s no shortage of artists eager to sell a glamorized depiction of the ‘hood life (I’ll leave the name-naming to y’all). Whether you decry this practice as a bad influence on the youth or consider it all in good fun, it never hurts to be reminded of the ugly truth about urban poverty and crime. Always good for a reality check (see also: their last feature, the Oscar Grant-dedicated Peaceful), Oakland duo Self Scientific share a few War Stories on their latest single. Over DJ Khalil‘s understated sample work, emcee Chace Infinite spits biographical sketches of two street archetypes: a gangster’s son who, despite his mother’s best efforts, is seduced into the dealer’s life, and a drug-addicted prostitutes daughter who, thanks to a combination of desperation and low self-esteem, follows in her mother’s footsteps. Booth favorite Big K.R.I.T. provides a ray of hope on the back, acknowledging the tragic consequences of poverty but celebrating his own escape from the block. Those who appreciate this sobering selection can find War Stories and much more on Self Scientific’s Trials of the Blackhearted LP, due out next Tuesday, April 25.

This song first appeared on the Independent Chart on April 25, 2011

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Samurai DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 119	Rating: Samurai's Top Rated Songs Richard was right. This beat is understated. A little too understated if you ask me. The story-telling is really good, but the track isn't powerful enough due to a lack of creativity on the boards. What could be a banger turns into a fairly simple ghetto story. 3 stars for the lyrics, and that's it.
	Posted on Apr 22, 2011

Caveman 305 Tastemaker Total Ratings: 9283	Rating: Caveman 305's Top Rated Songs The lyrics on this joint are extremely tight, and the beat serves its purpose well, creating a mellowed out mood that puts great emphasis on the powerful stories.... In short: AMAZING
	Posted on Apr 22, 2011

DJ Z DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 11651	Rating: DJ Z's Top Rated Songs Friends, I am out of commission for most of the rest of this week, but I still wanted to give a rating. Thanks for leaving feedback daily on DJBooth.net. Follow @DJBooth
	Posted on Apr 22, 2011

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	Posted on Apr 22, 2011

Aussie_Accents Tastemaker Total Ratings: 2905	Rating: Aussie_Accents's Top Rated Songs Self Scientific, I remember them from 'Deeper Roots' . i think that was it? Either way, I like these guys a lot. Great verses, porduction could have that little more I agree.
	Posted on Apr 22, 2011

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	Posted on Apr 22, 2011

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	Posted on Apr 22, 2011

Hip Hop Gixxer Tastemaker Total Ratings: 676	Rating: Hip Hop Gixxer's Top Rated Songs On point sh!t.....3.5
	Posted on Apr 22, 2011

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	Posted on Apr 22, 2011

MackMan Tastemaker Total Ratings: 1466	Rating: MackMan's Top Rated Songs Kool track, I feelin it...
	Posted on Apr 22, 2011

M-Beatz DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 32	Rating: M-Beatz's Top Rated Songs This track so dope. Im really diggin the sound of krit on it too. Def gettin 5 stars from me.
	Posted on Apr 22, 2011

Guest	Rating: this guy is actually telling a story, not like the rest in my opinion
	Posted on Apr 22, 2011

sashathumpa DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 211	Rating: sashathumpa's Top Rated Songs I agree, I think the beat could've been a little harder. Imagine of Da Art of Storytellin from Kast was 4 stars beat wise and the lyrics are 5? It wouldn't have been that effective in my opinion. I dig the storyline though, both Scientific & KRIT came correct.
	Posted on Apr 23, 2011

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	Posted on Apr 23, 2011

my man church DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 2	my man church's Top Rated Songs hot track
	Posted on Apr 24, 2011

Rianaah; :) DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 7	Rating: Rianaah; :)'s Top Rated Songs oneelove' ?
	Posted on Apr 24, 2011

Leon D Tastemaker Total Ratings: 1069	Rating: Leon D's Top Rated Songs The production inpsires reflection and thats what the emcees did. Good music.
	Posted on Apr 25, 2011

EnigMaa DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 4	Rating: EnigMaa's Top Rated Songs haunting beatz I can Feel what you doin' Peace & Positive Energy... EnigMaa Im on Twitter
	Posted on Apr 27, 2011

301whereimfrom DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 4	Rating: 301whereimfrom's Top Rated Songs Khalil and Chace have a knack for making meaningful records. This one is no different. Dope!
	Posted on Apr 30, 2011

joshL Tastemaker Total Ratings: 1674	Rating: joshL's Top Rated Songs With the song title I expected more. It was too simplistic for me. Still, by no means a bad song.
	Posted on May 01, 2011