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Slaughterhouse - Microphone
Artist: Slaughterhouse
Producer: Alchemist
Album: Slaughterhouse
Label: Shady/Interscope
If it weren’t for the Microphone, there would be no hip-hop—without them, live shows wouldn’t be the same, and recording would be, well, impossible. As evidenced by this new cut off their forthcoming full-length, Slaughterhouse are well aware of the mic’s importance. The lyrical supergroup aren’t quite encouraging their proliferation, though—actually, Joe Budden, Crooked I, Joell Ortiz, and Royce Da 5’9” spend most of the track advocating for restricting said devices to those who actually know how to use them. The beat, a thin, minor-key piano arpeggio with sparse bass, comes courtesy of The Alchemist; it should sound quite familiar if you’re a fan of Tim Westwood’s BBC Radio program, as it was recently used by Eminem for a freestyle on the show. If you dig this hard-hitting track, be sure to pick up their collective debut album (due out 8/11), because there are currently no plans to promote the record as an official single.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on August 10, 2009
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 Bedstuy on the check in, serious mike flow
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| Posted on Aug 03, 2009 |
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yo, that was a sick line on that female private part on the first verse!
very solid song. |
| Posted on Aug 03, 2009 |
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| Posted on Aug 03, 2009 |
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love it. Sluaghterhouse keep it goin
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| Posted on Aug 03, 2009 |
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Im sure by now we all couldn't resist ourselves to check out the "leaked" album.
Alchemist's beat for this one, and it has that horror feel to it, which is perfect for who’s spitting over it. It’s Slaughterhouse, so you know what to expect ... BANGER!!! |
| Posted on Aug 03, 2009 |
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This song has all the features to be a banger, pity that it's a bit repetitive. great production and energetic flow! 3.5
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| Posted on Aug 03, 2009 |
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Imma repeat myself: this is my favorite rap group ever!!! Cuz it's not just about the lyrics (which are top notch)... energy, delivery/flow but, above all, musicality in their rap approach (syncopated and metrically built)! These guys make music and approach the beat accordingly, not just spit.
"if you are what you eat how come I'm not pu$$y" XD |
| Posted on Aug 03, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11677 |
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This entire album is SICK. Seriously, the best collaborative project since Wu Tang in their hey day. The lyricism is top shelf and the production matches it perfectly.
And the fellas are right - the mic is not meant for everyone to use. 
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| Posted on Aug 03, 2009 |
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This beat is hot, I see why Em flowed on it. The verses by these dudes are all hot. Big fan of Royce and Joe.
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| Posted on Aug 03, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 242 |
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banger, be sure to cop it on 8/11. this kinda music should sell.
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| Posted on Aug 03, 2009 |
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This is what should be said on the mircophone everybody came hard.
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| Posted on Aug 03, 2009 |
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I love this track right here. The chrous gets a little annoying and repetitive but each one comes hard and the alchemist's beat is dope. I'm not sure if this is the best group, Clipse is for sure my favorite, but with tracks like these they starting to change my mind.
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| Posted on Aug 03, 2009 |
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straight heat...production lyrics delivery...the whole vibe is beast...
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| Posted on Aug 04, 2009 |
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Aug. 11th just won't come quick enough. This has been my most anticipated album since the group was announced because of sick tracks like this. So far I've felt every track I've heard.
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| Posted on Aug 04, 2009 |
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Everyone has already said all of the details...
Bottomline - This track is legit and I can't wait for the album. |
| Posted on Aug 04, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 47 |
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this is straight fire. This group is what hip hop needs..And Random Axe..they should combine their forces and be the new Wu!
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2009 |
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dope track...8/11
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| Posted on Aug 07, 2009 |
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Wasn't into the song until the 2nd verse. Not a mainstream hit, but song has a sick flow, and GREAT delivery.
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| Posted on Aug 08, 2009 |
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All I Can Say Is Their Take It To The Next Level With Lyrics You Dudes Better Step Ya Game Up 4real. D-Block Look Out....lol Looking For A Real Ablum and Will MAke A Nice Concert At A House Of Blues Something Like That
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| Posted on Aug 08, 2009 |
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5/5 classicc
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| Posted on Aug 08, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1227 |
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i thought they were going to be wack, but man they went hard
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| Posted on Aug 09, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 904 |
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The beat gets a friggin 7 out of 5 cuz its that ill.
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| Posted on Aug 11, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 40 |
Y'all know i love me some Ortiz....the banger continues
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| Posted on Aug 11, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 203 |
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So sick I could catch a cold from it. Definite banger.
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| Posted on Aug 15, 2009 |
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this beat sounds like a 14 year old made it on fruity loops... common slaughterhouse
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| Posted on Aug 20, 2009 |
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^geeza above me needs to watch it. The beat isnt alc's best but the beat is fire...it matches the lyrics perfectly and doesnt overshadow them ....
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| Posted on Aug 28, 2009 |
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that is how you @*#$! spit!!!!
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| Posted on Dec 25, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2065 |
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Aggressive and Powerful, Lyrically poignant and Underground, not for the faint of heart. I Like this alot 2.5
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| Posted on Dec 25, 2009 |
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This song is good and all, but its kinda old as hell already. This was on they mixtape that came out this past summer
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| Posted on Dec 25, 2009 |
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What more can be said? The boys from Slaughterhouse always bring it.
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| Posted on Dec 26, 2009 |
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| Posted on Dec 27, 2009 |
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one the best songs from a rap group in a long time....more slaughterhouse !!!
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| Posted on Dec 27, 2009 |
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Loved this track from the moment I listened to the album. toooo sick.
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| Posted on Dec 27, 2009 |
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glad i decided to give this a try because i cant seem to stop listening to them. loved all their songs so far.
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| Posted on Dec 29, 2009 |
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"Too many dawgs nt enough barkin yet, to many blueprints nt enough architects" Joe Buddenz goin at Jay. bt Crazy ass line. Straiqht fire
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