Skillz

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Skillz - So Far So Good ft. Common

Artist: Skillz

Featuring: Common

Producer: Usef Deniro (aka Joe Money)

Album: Million Dollar Backpack

Label: Big Kiidz/eOne Music

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When a rapper does a song that sounds like a complaint, readers comment “stop bitchin!”  Similarly, when a rapper does a song about a worn-out or clichéd topic, like money, cars, jewels, women, blow, etc…, readers tend to comment “we’ve heard this before, boring.” So, what have we learned thus far?  Rappers shouldn’t brag about their wealth or lack thereof; get creative, be original and have fun.  Taking note is Virginia rapper Skillz (famous for his year end ‘rap-up’), who is joined by multiple Grammy Award nominee, Common, on the new single So Far So Good.  Both MCs explain that while they haven’t yet taken over the world, they like where they’re at and refuse to complain.  Finally, a song where boasting sounds good…

   

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Barbo
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Barbo
Total Ratings: 205
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Common's one of the best rappers, Skillz is nice too. Real Hip-Hop.


Posted on Mar 13, 2008    

jesavail02
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Total Ratings: 1169
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Skillz delivery is so monotonous in all of his songs. On the contrary, Common mixes his rhyming style. Common carries the weight for this track.


Posted on Mar 13, 2008    

SBHS
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Total Ratings: 204
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Both flow fine on this. Great beat


Posted on Mar 13, 2008    

Mizzpoetic08
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Total Ratings: 3
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I agree with Barbo & SBHS on this one. I'm a Common fan, and an admirer of skillz.


Posted on Mar 13, 2008    

Mike Dreams
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Mike Dreams
Total Ratings: 2130
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I'm definitely a Common fan and now a blooming Skillz fan. The mix sounds generic on here though. I take it that they probably didn't do their verses in the same studio. The engineer should have caught that. But the song is real chill. I'm digging it.


Posted on Mar 13, 2008    

Mike Dreams
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Mike Dreams
Total Ratings: 2130
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I see why the hook sounds weird...Skillz is too hype compared to Common's feel. He should have chilled a bit or just let Common rock the chorus.


Posted on Mar 13, 2008    

Positive Vibe
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Positive Vibe
Total Ratings: 484
Rating:  43211
Skillz and Common got true talent, I'm diggin' this song


Posted on Mar 13, 2008    

~**AEO**~
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~**AEO**~
Total Ratings: 115
Rating:  43211
yo im feelin this joint...skillz brings tha lyrics...and for common?...wut do i need to say?...didnt he win an award for his lyrical "skillz"?...im downloadin this one when i get to tha crib...~


Posted on Mar 13, 2008    

djblaze
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djblaze
Total Ratings: 7960
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This is the first song Skillz came with that is actually good that isn't a yearly wrap-up joint. Skillz really shows some flow here! Common makes the track even better. Good track right here. Maybe Skillz has a shot after all!
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Posted on Mar 13, 2008    

DJ 279
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Total Ratings: 17
Rating:  32121
I Like It...Hot Beat...Ok Rappin..Not a Play over an again Song, Common Doin his finggg


Posted on Mar 13, 2008    

supabradsi
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supabradsi
Total Ratings: 27
Rating:  43211
Straight chill. Beat reminds me of Pete Rock's dope shit from back in the day.


Posted on Mar 13, 2008    

PattyPatty85
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PattyPatty85
Total Ratings: 3210
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Not my cup of tea


Posted on Mar 13, 2008    

BIG GATOR
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Total Ratings: 2
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it's a little strange to here Skillzs spitting outside of his new years joints but i like the track and so far so good!


Posted on Mar 14, 2008    

WOW!!
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Total Ratings: 708
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NAW...NOT FOR ME...................


Posted on Mar 14, 2008    

DNS5000
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DNS5000
Total Ratings: 181
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good to hear what i call real hip hop nice production


Posted on Mar 16, 2008    

G-Unit for Life
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Total Ratings: 67
Rating:  21321
nope lol...not that good guys...it aint even in rotation


Posted on Mar 16, 2008    

luvhiphop
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luvhiphop
Total Ratings: 212
Rating:  54321
Love it.


Posted on Apr 01, 2008    

Cocotaso
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Cocotaso
Total Ratings: 109
Rating:  54321
Beat is a classic.. This is chill music


Posted on Apr 12, 2008    

jaydeemorgan
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jaydeemorgan
Total Ratings: 213
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I don't usually listen to skillz, but him and common killed dis!


Posted on Aug 13, 2008    

Karan Gupte
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