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Stalley - Monkey Ish (RIP Pimp C)
Artist: Stalley
Producer: Rashad Thomas
Album: Lincoln Way Nights (Intelligent Trunk Music)
Label: Maybach Music Group
Nearly three years after the UGK legend’s tragic death, rappers from the Lone Star State and beyond continue to pay regular tribute to Pimp C, and it’s no mystery why: behind the Southern-fried swagger, hot instrumentals and female dog/gardening implement-peppered verses beats the heart of a born leader with an ironclad commitment to realness. Thus, it’s only right that, in his first feature, Stalley evokes the late great’s memory as he takes on the fakers and wannabes: “Take that Monkey Ish off, you’re embarrassing us.” Rashad Thomas’ boardwork, fueled by that classic quote (from Three 6‘s Sippin on Some Syrup) as well as some sampled grunts from Syl Johnson’s Different Strokes (see also Kanye‘s The Joy) sets the stage for bars that are equal parts combative and contemplative. Lamenting that “There’s no leaders in the game, just a bunch of monkeys tryin’ to hang in packs and do the same thing,” the Ohio native commits himself to bearing the mantle of true hip-hop. Think Stalley might be the solution to the industry’s woes? Then you’ll most definitely want to check what else he and his behind-the-boards partner have to offer on Lincoln Way Nights, due out Jan. 11.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on January 10, 2011
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| Posted on Jan 03, 2011 |
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LOL thought that hook was Lil Boosie for a minute before I realized it was Pimp C sped up. I'm feelin this one for the most part, smooth work on the boards and he brings a good look to the mic. And OHIO stand up! Brownie points for reppin the home state.
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| Posted on Jan 03, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jan 03, 2011 |
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This track is good, but not great. The production is just average, but uses the UGK sample in a great way. The idea behind it is good, and Staley spits solidly over the production.
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| Posted on Jan 03, 2011 |
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Sadly, we slept on Stalley for all of 2010. Please forgive us. Clearly, my headphones must have been messed up. If "Monkey Ish" is a taste of what is to come, I think we are all in for a treat.
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| Posted on Jan 03, 2011 |
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co-sign @ dj z. I've been trying to find a discography of him but it seems he's new to the scene. If I'm wrong and he has any other stuff out... feel free to get at me! feelin this record though.
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| Posted on Jan 03, 2011 |
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Holy s**t f*k this is dope. That's the beat of the year as far as I'm concerned (I know it's early, but still). "Just average" Juanito? Just average!? Combining those strings with Pimp's street level sample was genius. Oh well, everyone's got different tastes.
And that's not to overlook Stalley's contributions on the mic, which are absolutely solid. If this is an accurate indication of his music, we need more Stalley in the Booth in 2011.
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| Posted on Jan 03, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jan 03, 2011 |
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Stalley OHIO Native is doing his thing. Love the Music he's making for the people who listen to lyrics an not just a beat. Keep doing your thing son.
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| Posted on Jan 03, 2011 |
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Its good to finally see Stalley on the djbooth. I was wondering when we would finally see him on here. And im happy that he is on here now. This is a very solid nice record from Stalley. The production from Rashad Thomas is a very enjoyable listen. This is a banger for me and i cant wait to see more from him.
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| Posted on Jan 03, 2011 |
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I really thought it was Boosie on the hook for a quick sec too LOL. Stalley is one of the most slept-on in the game right now. Hopefully this gains a few more fans. Dope song, especially the production.
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| Posted on Jan 04, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jan 04, 2011 |
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Ight, I like it. Has a sound I don't hear very often.
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| Posted on Jan 04, 2011 |
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Wow this is now one of my fave beats. I mean.... just wow. Plus its got a good point behind it to. As a white person I dont see black people as an embarrassment. However artist like Soulja Boy, Lil Wayne, Drake, Waka Flaka, and all the people who act like them are.
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| Posted on Jan 04, 2011 |
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That hook is horrible, ruins the whole track for me.
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| Posted on Jan 04, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jan 04, 2011 |
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that does sound like lil boosie on the hook hate the noise in the background tho while stalley spiitin his verse's kinda got at me but his verses where good there for it was iight
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| Posted on Jan 05, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jan 08, 2011 |
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flow straight, and production is nice on this one. I dig it...
my opinion: shouldn't of raised the pitch on the pimp c sample |
| Posted on Jan 14, 2011 |
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this is what we need someone who's not afraid to say in his lyrics what pimp c was all about. too many trend followers and not enough of those who wants to set them.
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| Posted on Nov 08, 2011 |
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