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3.1 ( 18 total votes )
Getting excited about a snippet of a track is like getting excited about a movie trailer, it’s not a good indication of the project’s final quality (even Cop Out looked funny in the trailer), but today I’m excited to say the buzz generated by the snippet of Ski Beatz’ soulfully grooved cut Taxi was justified now that we have the full version in our speakers. Beatz, who Booth regulars might know from his production work on Fresh Daily’s Untucked Nunchucks, is making his feature debut on the Booth today with Taxi, and he’s brought along Mos Def, who finally seems re-committed to rapping, and newcomer Whosane, both of whom ride the lushly minimal beat with attention grabbing slow flows. I know the pace might be a little meandering for some, but those looking for a track to add to their “summer afternoon” playlist would be hard pressed to top it. If you’re feeling Taxi chances are you’ll love you 24 Hour Karate School, Ski Beatz’ upcoming project due out on March 30.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on March 22, 2010
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11651 |
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Above Nathan wrote, "I know the pace might be a little meandering for some..." He is correct, it is indeed meandering. However, I'll take meandering any day of the week when Mos Def is along for the slow ride.
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| Posted on Mar 17, 2010 |
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I'm not saying you have to be high to enjoy Taxi, but it helps...theoretically speaking of course. Solid beat, solid verse from Mos Def and a solid introduction to Whosane. Just solidness all around.
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| Posted on Mar 17, 2010 |
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Man, I am really feeling the production on this one. Mos comes ok for him but I expected a bit more.
The production is what makes this track but I feel like adding a harder snare would make it better - remix anyone?
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| Posted on Mar 17, 2010 |
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Solid hip-hop. Glad to see Mos is back on his form.
Whosane does good too...Ski makes it though (sample is SWEET! I love this kinda stuff) |
| Posted on Mar 17, 2010 |
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I only clicked on this song to listen to Mos Def, however I was surprised at how good the beat is. It’s definitely good to hear him back.
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| Posted on Mar 17, 2010 |
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I like this! Great song!
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Where's the energy ???
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| Posted on Mar 18, 2010 |
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rotation status on 1st listen,too slow for me really
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it's boring...
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| Posted on Mar 19, 2010 |
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it took 5 spins to get past the slow pace of the song but once i did i found something that i couldnt the first 4 times i listened to it. i started to foucs on mos, ski and who more and found that their lyrics were dope! agree with d mac, needs a better snare, im up for just a remixed beat
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| Posted on Mar 19, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 4267 |
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What @d mac said.
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| Posted on Mar 21, 2010 |
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This instantly made me excited about this project...perfect record to ride shotgun with you on Road Trips and cruising around town.
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| Posted on Mar 21, 2010 |
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Something about this is cool... not sure what but I like it.
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