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Like Vincent Edward “Bo” Jackson, who achieved All-Star status in both baseball and football, rapper-producer Shane Eli boasts the rare combo of versatility and outstanding talent – and, unlike the sports legend, who had to show off his dual talents on separate occasions, the L.A.-based rapper-producer is perfectly capable of doing it all, all at once. On the inaugural leak off his sophomore street release, making its Booth-exclusive world premiere in anticipation of Sunday’s big game, he does just that; over his own bass-bumping, synth-infused boardwork (complete with a hook sampled from the opening lines of Tribe Called Quest classic Scenario), the freestyle series alum drops verses as allusive and witty as they are swagger-drenched. He even manages to work in a reference to my favorite sports anecdote of all-time: “Dock Ellis, half baked, focused on home plate…” If this larger-than-life cut gets you properly hyped, then you can look forward to more where this came form on Eli’s DJ Skee-hosted, Booth-sponsored I Can Do Better street album, due out in March.
Update: For a complete breakdown of every sports reference in Bo Jackson, click here. For a behind the scenes looks at the making of Bo, click here.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on February 14, 2011
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A Scottie Pippen name drop? Check. Raw flow over a raw beat (created by the same man)? Check. Heck, even "Bo Knows" this cut is a winner.
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| Posted on Feb 04, 2011 |
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Good beat but weak lyrics and rap style.
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| Posted on Feb 04, 2011 |
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Yeah the flow on here isn't anything to be impressed about, but he actually rides the beat pretty good for what it's worth. Not my favorite, but I think the flow is more related to the beat itself and not the capability of the artist.
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| Posted on Feb 04, 2011 |
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I say this with all due respect to the two distinguished gentlemen above me, but you've lost your mind.
I consider myself one of the pickiest sports reference fans alive, and there are more dope punchlines here than I can remember hearing in one song. "Doc Ellis, half baked, focused on home plate / you, Daryll Strawberry, ended on base." Come one. If you don't think that's ill you obviously don't get the references. Go Google that sh*t. This won't be for everyone, nothing is, but I honestly can't understand how you could claim to be a fan of real rap, and dope production, and not feel this.
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| Posted on Feb 04, 2011 |
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| Posted on Feb 04, 2011 |
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I thought it was a pretty hot song - and he looks hot in the pic too.
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| Posted on Feb 04, 2011 |
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On second thought...
That Daryk Strawberry line was ill, and that has to be the first Patrick Roi reference in hip-hop history, but ultimately I think I'm going with "I am Cam Newton's dad, get my money in advance" as my favorite line. That one had me rolling.
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| Posted on Feb 04, 2011 |
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From the sound of this track, it won't be too long before dude's picking a 2012 Granturismo. Love the rhymes, love the beat. Keep in grind mode kid!
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| Posted on Feb 04, 2011 |
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@ Nathan, no doubt the lyrics are dopesauce. Wasn't feeling the delivery or flow so much. Yikes.
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| Posted on Feb 04, 2011 |
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@cb126405 I can respect that.
2 stars seems pretty damn low for a cut with a crazy beat and crazy lyrics, even if you weren't feeling the flow (save the 2 stars for the New Boyz), but you're your own man. Rate as you feel fit my friend.
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| Posted on Feb 04, 2011 |
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ridiculous track by the artist and some of the smartest writing i've heard in a while. what else can you ask for?
smart true hip hop heads can't NOT appreciate this. |
| Posted on Feb 04, 2011 |
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love the beat, love the delivery and love the lyrics (well, i gotta admit that i had to look up some of the references, but once you get it...you get it)
Welcome back Eli |
| Posted on Feb 04, 2011 |
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For real that's the best damn sports song I've ever heard! Someone needs to get this track over to ESPN ASAP!
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| Posted on Feb 04, 2011 |
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| Posted on Feb 04, 2011 |
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this is trash
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| Posted on Feb 04, 2011 |
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Pretty dope. I'm a sucker for sport-inspired songs though, but I liked this.
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| Posted on Feb 04, 2011 |
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CALI BURNER!
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| Posted on Feb 04, 2011 |
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wow Shane Eli is really multi talented i was suprised of how well the beat goes with the lyrics
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| Posted on Feb 04, 2011 |
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This is the first taste I've heard of Shane Eli, but I'm definitely liking what I hear. Getting Skee to host the album is a meaningful co-sign too. The track is a banger, no doubt about that. He may not have a slick flow here, but he rides the beat well. Production is the highlight for me though.
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| Posted on Feb 05, 2011 |
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I listened to this about 10 times today. As a person who played out 'The Push,' I can definitely hear how Shane's progressing as an artist and producer. Talk sh!t if you want to; you might not love the flow, but you were rockin' to that beat hard. That hook is sick. You ain't got to lie to kick it.
Co-sign thypescene. CALI BURNER! |
| Posted on Feb 05, 2011 |
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http://www.refinedhype.com/hyped/entry/shane-eli-bo-jackson/ check the breakdown of the lyrics to really appreciate Shane's talent for writing
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| Posted on Feb 05, 2011 |
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^ She's obviously a woman of very good taste. Whoever wrote that deserves a Pulitzer.
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| Posted on Feb 05, 2011 |
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nice song, like the beat and the lyrics are sick, and he flows over the beat nicely. all around awesome track
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| Posted on Feb 05, 2011 |
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I'm sorry, but this is f**king bananas. Great concept song. I'm a huge sports fan (not that I think thats a necessity here because the beat is so dope) but this song connects on a whole 'nother level. these punchlines are crazy.
The Dock Ellis...Daryl Strawberry line is like a triple entendre. Never heard of this guy before, but he's sick. Excited for his album to drop. |
| Posted on Feb 05, 2011 |
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| Posted on Feb 05, 2011 |
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I'm a big fan of DJ Skee's tapes so I will check for this cuz I like this song right here
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| Posted on Feb 07, 2011 |
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I LOVE THE WEST, BUT THIS AINT THAT FRESH
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| Posted on Feb 07, 2011 |
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song was weak...and i definitely caught ever punch line.
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| Posted on Feb 08, 2011 |
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Just like Bo, Shane Eli does it all. Can't wait to hear what he's releasing next...
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| Posted on Feb 08, 2011 |
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dopeness
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| Posted on Feb 08, 2011 |
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All that you describe plus can I get a radio edit anywhere infectious like ebola in the lottery of da rap game this one makes ya roll over spend more time comatosed on the sofa than homer keep em coming bro |
| Posted on Feb 09, 2011 |
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| Posted on Feb 13, 2011 |
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| Posted on Feb 21, 2011 |
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SUCKS--
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| Posted on Feb 22, 2011 |
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the flow is of the chain.
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| Posted on Feb 23, 2011 |
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What the what!?! This is crazy good. I had to wiki all the references. Waaaay too smart for most of us!
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| Posted on Feb 28, 2011 |
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