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3.7 ( 26 total votes )
Skillz - 2010 Rap Up
Artist: Skillz
Producer: Profound Sounds
Album: 2010 Rap Up (Single)
Label: Big Kiidz/eOne Music
First off, I just want to thank Skillz for taking 30 minutes out of what I’m sure was a hectic holiday schedule to even bless us with the 2010 Rap Up. He let us know via Twitter that he wouldn’t be recording his traditional cut for 2010, but for whatever reason he broke down and gave the people what they wanted. As usual, he touches on a little bit of everything: fashion (Lady Gaga’s infamous meat dress), world news (the Haitian earthquake) and of course, Erykah Badu’s Debbie cakes. Lyrically, he never disappoints, though his delivery this time around is a bit more relaxed than we’re used to. That paired with Profound Sounds’ minimal production makes for a (w)rap up with a little less punch than usual. I could be reaching, but I interpret that as him getting tired of the whole thing. Honestly I can’t blame him. Maybe we should show him a little more love year round instead of waiting for the holidays and begging on our hands and knees for a new song. It might just bring that spark of yesteryear back.
This song first appeared on the
Rap Chart
on January 10, 2011
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11677 |
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2010 was a big year, but somehow after listening to this new rap-up I didn't get that impression. Jessica may be right - Skillz could just be bored with the whole (w)rap up scene. Who knows? Production choice is always a big deal, though, and the Profound Sounds boardwork gets a little tired. Still, its awfully hard (no matter how fast or slow you spit) to get every noteworthy event from an entire calender year into one 5-minute record. Kudos.
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| Posted on Jan 04, 2011 |
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I like all of his wrap-ups but i never feel like listening to them more than once...
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| Posted on Jan 04, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jan 04, 2011 |
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This is definitely worth one listen. Like Shamir I wouldn't listen to it again. It's good for what it is, a sort-of funny reflection on a year that was... interesting.
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| Posted on Jan 04, 2011 |
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I give this a 4-star just for the creativity and the effort Skillz still puts into this. Sure it wasn't as good as past years but I'm guessing this dude has a notebook that he writes in whenever a newsworthy event occurs, and combines them up at the end of the year. That yearlong effort alone gets my respect, and it keeps you listening from begin-end.
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| Posted on Jan 04, 2011 |
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I've always thought Skillz benifited from the simplistic production when he does his yearly wraps up. These tracks arent about a bangin' beat, their about lyrical potentency and story telling. I personally pressed play to hear the man give his intelligent and well thought take on 2010, not to hear some obnoxious over blown instrumental by Swizz. With that said, I think Skillz is showing a little fatigue and I hope the Both provides him with features through out the year so other can listen to his talent.
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| Posted on Jan 04, 2011 |
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it's just ok
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| Posted on Jan 04, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 188 |
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Not nearly as good as past years and it sounds very rushed. At least he kept the tradition going.
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| Posted on Jan 04, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 8031 |
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This was tight as usual. His yearly wrap-ups are always on-point. He touched just about everything. Busy year in the World of hip-hop...I'm happy its a new year though personally. Bimmers Benz or Bently was my Summer joint hands down (i guess its b/c i own 2 of the 3). Anyway, BANGER!
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| Posted on Jan 04, 2011 |
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For some reason, this rap-up isnt as good as his previous versions. It could be that there is less humor or his agression on the mic. All things considered, we got to give Skillz props for doin this year in and year out.
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| Posted on Jan 04, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 687 |
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How many people on January 1st (including myself) were like, "Where's the rap up?!" Skillz delivered and it was as good as all the others. This series will likely die in the next few years because of Skillz feeling underappreciated the other 363 days of the year, but everyone will remember it, listen back to those songs, and revere them and what they said. Thats the definition of classic. Funny how something so time oriented can be so timeless.
"That little white boy with the real big head" |
| Posted on Jan 04, 2011 |
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I'm always excited to hear Skillz' year-end rap-up! Despite a little bit less humour this is still certainly on point. Minimalistic production works perfectly and Skillz' laid back flow is happening for me... Keep them coming Skillz
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| Posted on Jan 04, 2011 |
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As usual, Sillz delivered. He is the king of the year end wrap up...still. Like Shamir, I probably won't listen more than once, this year...but its nice to have a quick reminder of what happened in 2010 for my kids! Classic
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| Posted on Jan 04, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 2476 |
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I have to agree with Jessica in the intro - it wouldn't be a new year with Skillz, it's always good to hear him, but he just doesn't sound as into it as usual. It's lacking that usual energy. I say this with all due love and respect for Skillz, but maybe it's time for him to hang it up if his heart's not in it anymore.
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| Posted on Jan 04, 2011 |
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Professional  Total Ratings: 91 |
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I can't front.. I was happy that he dropped it. It's kind of expected now and I think that's why I was not going to do it.. His twitter fans were buggin the hell out of him to do it. He made everyone wait a little longer than usal and then threw it on iTunes so he could make some doe. Good for Skillz.
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| Posted on Jan 04, 2011 |
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@The 149th Are you... listening to the same track as the rest of us? Swizz didn't produce this, and the production is very minimalistic.
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| Posted on Jan 05, 2011 |
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Yes R.I.P. Guru
The only time I ever hear anything from Skillz is at the end of each year. |
| Posted on Jan 05, 2011 |
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Skill sounds like he has had enough of doing this rap up but I still rate it.
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| Posted on Jan 05, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 613 |
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Last years rap up track was the first one I heard and I loved it. Hard to compare with the 1st time but still bangin nonetheless! 3.4
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| Posted on Jan 05, 2011 |
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Ok.... I dont see how anyone can rate this anything but a banger.... This is crazy good. This is a very great wrap up. I loved every second of this. He really did good work on this.
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| Posted on Jan 05, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 75 |
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Enjoyable, but he could at least have tried to switch it up...
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| Posted on Jan 08, 2011 |
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nice
i like this. |
| Posted on Jan 12, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jan 12, 2011 |
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this is so good
it also is really funny and just makes you think how funny the year is and stupid |
| Posted on Jan 14, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jan 29, 2011 |
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