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If you’re looking for music that will shut your brain off and allow you to simply wild out, might I suggest taking the Cowabunga bus to Racksville? But if you want music that will reward you with repeated listens, who knows, maybe even make you feel feelings, I highly recommend putting Shane Eli’s latest release, Have Mercy, into your eardrums. Produced, of course, by the headliner himself, Have Mercy revolves around skipping drums and a perfectly-timed sample of a gospel record from the East St. Louis Gospelettes – it’s like Cam’ron’s Oh Boy, except the opposite. But the real story here is Eli’s storytelling skills as he delves into a cinematic tale about how cycles of violence and poverty can keep one family wondering if God is indeed watching over them. See, I told you it was a little deeper than Racks. Those feeling converted to Shane Eli’s music can enjoy a direct download and full stream of I Can Do Better here, keep an eye out for the ICDB’s instrumental version, coming soon with bonus tracks, and can support his next project through Kickstarter here.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on May 30, 2011
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One of the stand out, totally-makes-sense for a single cuts off Eli's newest body of work. His production chops really shine through here.
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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Production+Lyrics+Flow+Storytelling = Amazing.
Have Mercy was one of my favorite joints off the album, and the album is one of my favorites of the past five years. If this dude doesn't get a deal soon then I'm done with hip hop. Classic. |
| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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In my mind I see this video shot in black and white, with an old diner, the back of a cab, school bus and church scenes. That's just me though. Ha! The track is a winner.
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Super dope!!! Lyrics are smooth, just like how he flows with the song. Fantasitc.
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Dude can rhyme. Well.
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I love this track. I have only heard few tell a story and be so lyrical at the same time.
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I didn't love this song but it was decent. The flow was nice.
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If someone here hasn't listened to "I Can Do Better" go do so NOW!
Its full of quality tracks like this one |
| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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I would like to just repeat Neil_Shae_2411 's entire comment. Couldn't have said it better myself!
Hallelujah people are finally tuning in. |
| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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This track is amazing. Lyrics, production and everything all in one. Love it.
The album is fantastic, wasnt a fan of him before but now Im on the bandwagon for sure. |
| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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very nice track
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Good track by Shane, he doing big things all by himself....
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It's an ok attempt, respect the effort...2.5
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The song is really powerful and its refreshing to hear something deeper than "shots, shots, shots". Shane's production is exceptional as always. If you haven't downloaded the album yet, you are sleeping.
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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Great, great track. Love the production, the piano instrumental sounds fantastic. SHane has a great voice and this kind of bead really suits his sound. Awesome lyrics too.
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This shit is epic!
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Dope...
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This is great. True true life. You can really attatch to people with this type of music rather than pop hits
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| Posted on May 29, 2011 |
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This is seriously dope. I'd give it four stars if the sample wasn't already used on a major Atmosphere release.
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| Posted on May 29, 2011 |
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Shane just knows how to deliver, two amazing LP's. Alot of amazing tracks, this is one of those. His producing is getting so GOOD!
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And this is only ICDB's 3rd best track! Go listen to the rest of that shit if you haven't already.
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