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Serius Jones - Help (I Been Robbed)
Artist: Serius Jones
Producer: Needlz
Album: Promo Single
Label: Unsigned
For me, one of the biggest perks of writing about hip-hop on a day-to-day basis is that, in addition to hearing all the latest records, I get exposed to some of the greatest tunes of eras past through sampled beats. Case in point: I didn’t know ‘70s soul group Honey Cone even existed till I heard Needlz sample their hit single Stick Up on Serius Jones’ newly-released promo single, but I’m definitely going to be checking them out. In addition to the insanely catchy production, Help (I Been Robbed) boasts one clever lyrical concept; in two exuberant verses, Jones demolishes the tough-guy image cultivated by so many high-rolling rappers, shouting out all the artists whose much-touted street cred didn’t keep them from running to the police after a close encounter in the hood. For those who prefer their hip-hop with plenty of energy and a dash of biting humor, Help (I Been Robbed) is sure to cement the currently-unsigned emcee as an artist to watch.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on April 13, 2009
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 1622 |
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Pretty hot ish right here. I like the style on here, very unique. Production was stellar, and the chorus was tight.
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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The slight rasp in his voice, the creative production and the word play is bangin'
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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The producton on here is fire and I like his flow. The hook sounds fresh overall this is a banger!
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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Ah, right when that sample hit and knew this track was going to be on some Jay Rock's "All My Life" ish.
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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This song is tight. This dude goes pretty hard on here. Good production and sample and a lot of energy. I'm liking this all around.
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 222 |
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Fresh production. This song has a positive vibe, I'm feelin' this. Haha and that hook is ridiculous, in a good way.
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11684 |
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Copy and paste Richard' blurb...
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 490 |
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Ah I thought Serius Jones died or something haha. He can still spit hard as ever :)
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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Don't have a clue why this dude is unsigned he can spit with the best of them. Realy liked the sample on here and the beat. Serius Jones spits real nice over it hope this will get him some label attention.
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 332 |
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this shyt is hot,and i kinda hear a little sampling of the jackson 5's "abc" on this here joint..shyt is bangN fosho
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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The lyrics and concept made this track hot but what got me really into it was the use of the
sample to give it a real smooth-flowin feeling ... |
| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 39 |
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this shits mad
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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Tastemaker Total Ratings: 490 |
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Also does this way the sample is chopped remind you of Kanye West - Champion?
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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this is great
sample goes perfect wit tha song |
| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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Real quick question is it Help (I been Robbed) or (I've been robbed)*?
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 573 |
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@-dre - I believe it's I been robbed.
I'm a tad iffy about this song. Beat is nice, flow is nice, but...something doesn't sit right with me. I've never been a fan of old-school. Maybe that's it. Either way, I like the song, so it's a banger. |
| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 868 |
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this is kuu .....liking the overall effort
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 63 |
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Best of today's new songs...definite banger. Loving the uptempo soul sampling for the production. Jones' flow meshes perfectly with the beat. His lines have the perfect amount of humour behind them. Will be looking out for some honey cone too...!
Unsigned? Seriusly? Hopefully not for long... |
| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 17 |
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IM FEELIN THIS HIT. THEE INSTRUMENTALS GO MAD HARD. [IN THE SENSE OF THEE SONG] AND THEE MESSAGE AINT TO BAD EITHER. =] I GUESS YOOH JUST GOTTA LISTEN TO THEE WORDS TO UNDERSTAND THE FLOW AND FEEL THEE MOOD OF THEE SONG. =]
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 39 |
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bangin sample...i memba listenin to seious wen he used 2 battle rap hard bk in the day,lyrics an humour is tight on this
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1077 |
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Sample and some of the lyrics make this track pretty funny. Dude spits nicely, and the production fits in well wit the sample. I wouldn't say I love the production, but it fits.
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| Posted on Apr 10, 2009 |
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original. the old skol wit the new works well
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| Posted on Apr 10, 2009 |
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Jersey Stand up
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| Posted on Apr 12, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 182 |
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Help.... Press Replay Quick... I gotta hear this again...
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| Posted on Apr 13, 2009 |
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Groovin'
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2009 |
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I like this... Cool soul sample. Anybody know where I can download this from?
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 134 |
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what's with the background music??
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| Posted on Apr 18, 2009 |
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no!
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| Posted on Apr 24, 2009 |
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| Posted on May 14, 2009 |
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