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Shaun Boothe - One Yes
Artist: Shaun Boothe
Producer: Chucky Thompson, Nasir Jones
Album: Hip Hop in 3D
Label: Hip Hop in 3D
The 159th entry in our DJBooth.net Freestyle Series comes courtesy of Shaun Boothe, the Toronto native known for his Unauthorized Biography video series, as well as cuts like Talib Kweli collab Concepts. On his brand new, exclusive One Yes freestyle, the indie emcee flows over a Chucky Thompson/Nasir Jones-produced beat originally featured on Nas’ One Mic. Shaun Boothe’s latest album, Hip Hop in 3D, is coming soon, as is his Unauthorized Biography of Oprah Winfrey. Watch for the artist’s next single, Let Me Go, to drop sometime next week.
Readers can download a copy of In the Booth (Volume 4), featuring exclusive freestyles 91 through 120, here! Volumes one, two and three are available for download here, here and here. Watch for Volume 5 to hit our front page in late May.
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When Shaun's manager e-mailed me, saying that Shaun did his DJBooth Freestyle over Nas' "One Mic" I was immediately skeptical. Not because Shaun isn't talented - because he is very talented. But rather because its hard to match up to classics knowing everyone will always hold you to that gold standard.
With that said, I come away from this listen very very impressed. Is it better than the original? No, but that is not the point. Its to showcase your skills in a creative way and that is done here. "One Yes. One DJ. One Booth." Oh yes. 
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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Hot production and strong lyrics. What more can you ask for in a song. Seriously, every song I have listened to today has been emotional as hell. Not a bad thing but it definitely doesn't brighten my day at all. I could have done with out the police sirens but that's my only complaint.
Damn you can just feel the pain in his lyrics and voice. Shaun Boothe really lays down some serious work and has you thinking the entire time. Another track that you can see many people relating too, maybe not the lyrics but definitely the tone. Nothing but all around great work on this track by Shaun Booth, keep it coming. |
| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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dis made me lil depressed all of a sudden
def. made me feel him tho,making see da deep meaning of wut hes sayin deep wit dis production,it wouldnt be a banger but a 3 but for making me get into his thoughts and talkin real i will give em dat ONE YES |
| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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Lyrics on this are really heartfelt, especially when combined with the tone of his voice. For a freestyle, this kid can spit, no complaints there.
Police sirens in the background of the production kind of distracted me a little, but the beat was hot. I enjoyed the piano and the little techno sound ringing off during the hook. This was some hot shit. Looking forward to his next premiere. Sick Freestyle. |
| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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Another SHYNE voice stealer ...lol
the emotion on this is SO RAW, he is super talented..wow. you did this justice Shaun. congrats. |
| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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Right when I heard the intro I was nervous for this kid to jump on a great MC's song. Nas made a great song with this, and I will admit this kid did damn good. Speaks a great truth. He did good for himself and should be proud. Gives good energy. When people rap their feelings in this way the listener can really fell them better.
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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I Heard the bell at the beginning and i instantly though some heavy shit was about get dropped and indeed that's what happened.
i really liked the sirens in this track they complimented the feelings of this song. its a touching freestyle that has a feeling of a completely produced track its gripping. i really dig the waveryness of the snth within the beat and then the change up at the end when hes just talking is captivating it leaves you waiting too hear more "so all I need is more Shaun" 4 STARS ON LYRICS AND BANGER PRODUCTIION. |
| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 54 |
Dope lyrics, dope flow, dope beat, everything worked. It must take a lot of talent to take something from Nas and make it your own and have it work so nicely.
The police sirens in the backdrop really contributed to the already overflowing emotion in the lyrics. Shaune Booth has a great flow, and I'll be surprised if he doesn't make it big one day with his obvious talent. |
| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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I was definitely feeling his lyrics and the emotion he put into them, great freestyle.
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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YEah, he got it on this. Delivery and emotion was right on point with the beat.
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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It is a daring freestyle.
Sampling Nas's modern classic "One Mic," Shaun Boothe has set himself up for a mighty comparison from the very first line. In short, it is no "One Mic." But what is, right? What penetrates through my ears is Shaun Boothe's fire. He is genuine. He means it. You can hear it in every pause, emphasis, spit. The wavy synth gives the song almost an uplifting urban persona. Nas's original was ill and serious to the bone. This is a fine mix of equal parts respect and individuality. Loving the shout-out to DJ Booth at the end. That's what I'm talking about! |
| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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Deep lyrics and a amazing instrumental to match it I can't really put my hand on what I don't like about this song.
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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VERY difficult track to live up to so I like the kids confidence. Must say, Shaun Boothe did indeed do it justice! Nicely done, 3.5
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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His past tracks done impressed me! (especially "Concepts"), and this further cements the fact that this kid is talented. Raw passion infused into every line.
I’m positively amped to hear what he has to offer with his next single. |
| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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Doesn't top "One Mic," but that's a nearly impossible task...
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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You gotta rep hard on this beat and he did, I was listening and I hear the grind! Can we find a way to just release DJ Booth freestyles because its got the most talented MCs and everything is on point...sharpie
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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One of my favorite Nas tracks of all time was reworked real nicely for this. Shaun tears this up. Real solid entry into the freestyle series. I'll give this a 4.5.
Can't wait to hear more from Mr. Boothe. |
| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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He better bring his best when rhyming over a Nas classic and he did. Liked the changes in the beat as well.
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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DAMN, this is almost as good as Nas's One mic. The beat is classic. Shaun Boothe brings a nice flow and almost makes it good as the original. Love how he speeds up the flow too. Looking to hear more from this dude.
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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Never gunna match the original...but he sure has skills no doubt about it. He brings meaning to his own version...and it really gets you thinking about things in your own life. His lyrics are impressive and I can't believe this is only a freestyle. How ironic is it that his last name is Boothe and he did a freestyle for DjBooth while in the booth...I just had to throw that in there. But on a more serious note I can really believe everything that he says in this freestyle because you can just feel the meaning of his bars and the production helps bring out feeling as well.
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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I wouldn't have the balls to drop over this freestyle, but he did it and did pretty damn good with it. Jumping on a great track is a bit like a 2-edged sword. On the bright side if its worth jumping on then the production will make you sound great, which he did (not only cause of the production.) The other side is if the original was so great its almost impossible to match up, which he didn't, but he came suprisingly close.
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2010 |
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Doing justice to Nas's "one mic" is a big task, but Shaun Boothe does more than that, he breathes new life into the track. Wow, I guess his name is Mr. Boothe for a reason!
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| Posted on Apr 22, 2010 |
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Amazing tone and delivery. I really feel like this guy is speaking to me. Great message. The production complements Shaun perfectly. I can't wait to hear what else this guy has to offer. I haven't been this pumped about a new artist in a while.
@ DJ Booth Staff: I assume yall are already on it, but can we boot this huehs guy? |
| Posted on Apr 22, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 22, 2010 |
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great production ( Nas =D ) great lyrics, i feel shauns emotion this is realy an amazing song !
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| Posted on Apr 22, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2010 |
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YES
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| Posted on Apr 24, 2010 |
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Z hyped this freestyle submission awhile back, and rightfully so. Boothe's skills as a songwriter are impressive to say the least. This is one of the more creative concepts we've had for the series.
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| Posted on Apr 25, 2010 |
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Love it! I could not agree more with djpopper!!! Great song
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| Posted on Apr 25, 2010 |
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I was definitely feeling his lyrics
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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Very Very Dope
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