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Slakah the Beatchild - Enjoy Ya Self (Version 2) ft. Drake
Artist: Slakah the Beatchild
Featuring: Drake
Producer: Slakah the Beatchild
Album: Soul Movement Vol 1
Label: BBE
Slakah the Beatchild may be new to the Booth, but he’s clearly an old soul; on new single Enjoy Ya Self (Version 2), the up-and-coming singer/producer teams up with established Booth favorite and fellow Toronto native Drake (not present on the original album cut) to channel “De La Soul by way of Marvin Gaye.” That snippet from Slakah’s hook does a pretty good job of summing up the record’s sound—as you’d expect, the artist’s own boardwork is about as mellow as mellow gets, and its airy, jazzy guitar groove proves a fitting backdrop for his soulful yet never showy vocal stylings. Also unsurprisingly, Drake’s flow couldn’t be a better fit; his opening contribution is fairly brief, but if you’re digging on the record’s old-school feel, you’re sure to appreciate the laid-back braggadocio with which he brushes off the competition. With the “feel-good, real-good vibe” Slakah’s cooked up here, it’s hard not to kick back and simply do as the title says. If you need a soundtrack for those lazy summer days we’re all looking forward to, jump on board the Beatchild’s Soul Movement on May 26th, when Vol. 1 of his LP hits North American shores.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on May 11, 2009
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11651 |
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I need a lot more of this in my life...
Welcome to the Booth, Slakah. You ain't slacking here. 
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| Posted on May 04, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 1622 |
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Oh damn! The album title says it all, Soul Movement baby. Dude has skills, this is such a cool song. My boy Jimmy Brooks (LOL!) came through on this too! Easiest 4 star rating I've given in a while.
Advice - give Q-Tip a call for the remix! |
| Posted on May 04, 2009 |
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Slakah put this out a minute ago, I been bumpin this for over a year now lol What can I say? Fresh music is always dope.
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| Posted on May 04, 2009 |
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I WAS JUST THINKING ABOUT THIS DUDE EARLIER....No Lie!(oh...and no rainbows...lol)
I was remember some of the dope tracks like "Deceiving" & "Bad Meaning Good" that he did with Drake in 2006. This actually sounds a lot like "Room for Improvement" Drake. It's only right that he drop this now while Drizzy is buzzing EXTRA hard. This joint is so great. I love the feel good vibe. I wish Drake would still rap like this sometimes. He's my favorite artist all around and his new stuff is GREAT...it just feels like this is a vintage version of him that we might not get again. Go cop that "Room for Improvement" mixtape if you guys haven't. It had a lot of joints like this. I think you guys will dig it! |
| Posted on May 04, 2009 |
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i'm enjoyin listening to this... good cooled down song.
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| Posted on May 04, 2009 |
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The word fresh comes to mind. Slakah sounded great over his own production and Drake was tight.
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| Posted on May 04, 2009 |
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The soft jazz in the back-end of the instrumental has always put me in a different mindstate ...
Im diggin the CALM vibe to the fullest ... cos this couldn't have come at a better time with these Summer Days [47.C] & regular power cuts ... |
| Posted on May 04, 2009 |
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Again, I don't mean to rain on the parade but I am not feelin this track at all. beat=nope and rapping=nope. I gotta pass...
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| Posted on May 04, 2009 |
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This is so smooth and cool. Drake is unstoppable to me. He can't do any wrong in my book. So just having him on here made me want to hear it. Slakah - Cool! I likes!!!
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| Posted on May 04, 2009 |
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Im lovin the vibe on this. Its so jazzy and smooth and Slakah's voice sounds good on it. Drake's flow sounds good on this as well. Banger!
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| Posted on May 04, 2009 |
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@Jewelz - This is VERSION 2. The first version was released overseas only.
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| Posted on May 04, 2009 |
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Q-Tip on the remix for shore
I never heard version 1, but version 2 is a banger |
| Posted on May 04, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 267 |
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Great music on a Monday. Really..enjoyed..Slakah and Drake together on this one
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| Posted on May 04, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 267 |
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Great music on a Monday. Really..enjoyed..Slakah and Drake together on this one
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| Posted on May 04, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 391 |
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im glad i saw dracks name on this or i wouldnt hav listend to it HAHAHA but this issuck a feel good song just relax to this str8 5 stars ( ssome of u might disagree but its mia opinion not what i think every1one elc will think it is
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| Posted on May 04, 2009 |
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I'm lovin Drake right now, and what i'm about to say isnt necessarily a bad thing but nowadays his flow is starting to sound just like my boy Weezy F...Boy can sing and spit his face off
@ausiepride...slakah's voice in the first verse sounded just like Q-tip i got confused for a min...but i can def see Q goign ape shit on this beat |
| Posted on May 04, 2009 |
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This is on fire. Nothin bad to say bout this at all. I never heard of Slakah, but his style is dope. Drake should rhyme like this more often. He fit this son@ like a @love. Feel @ood music
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| Posted on May 04, 2009 |
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A beautiful collab, production is so hott. Cant lie, i'm a lil excited abput this 1. Cant wait to throw this on while chillin with 1 of the misses(bad joke). But really though, diggin the hell out of this 1, and really looking forward to more from this kat
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| Posted on May 04, 2009 |
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I personally think this song doesn't deserve all the stars ya'll gave to it...it's boring! The beat is too slow, the music is annoying, the melody mediocre. Wouldn't ever listen to this again
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| Posted on May 04, 2009 |
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vocally they did good....beat is cool .....not something i'd listen to again 2.5
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| Posted on May 04, 2009 |
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Hell yeah, I enjoy people who can actually sing and don't even need overproduction as a gimmick. The melody is fresh, I like the relaxed vibe, catchy tunes.
Still, the simple beat is very classy. Nice feature, Drake is music. Very nice introduction, gotta find out more gems like this! |
| Posted on May 04, 2009 |
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ah, if u check my comment from Tanya Morgan - "Morgan Blu ft. Blu" this is what i needed!! very chilled, good listenin
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| Posted on May 05, 2009 |
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I didn't even recognize Drake on the track the first time through. He blended so well with the vibe of the song. A lot of songs go for the chilljazzy feel and fall short, but this one hit it. Enjoy yourself!
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| Posted on May 05, 2009 |
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dam, just as title says, the production is so soothing, i m just enjoying myself while listening to this
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| Posted on May 05, 2009 |
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Must say, a great production.
I'm feelin Drake's flow on this one, pretty much the norm. Definitely that laid back music, open ya ears and just ENJOY yourself. One Love. |
| Posted on May 05, 2009 |
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I like.. This is smooth and easy on the ears with no over production.
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| Posted on May 05, 2009 |
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Did I hear Common on this track? Haha, sounded poetic like that. The vocals were soulful and the production perfectly accented it. Nice work.
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| Posted on May 09, 2009 |
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i like this, mellow state of mind song
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| Posted on May 18, 2009 |
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there go pattypatty85 hatin again
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jul 11, 2009 |
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compared to the original version, gotta give this a two. the original was so soulful, I couldn't make myself like this version.
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| Posted on Oct 18, 2009 |
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love it its like a feel good song
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