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Statik Selektah - The Thrill Is Gone ft. Styles P. & Talib Kweli
Artist: Statik Selektah
Featuring: Styles P. , Talib Kweli
Producer: Statik Selektah
Album: The Hangover
Label: ShowOff/Duck Down
Though Statik Selektah‘s latest single sees the Lawrence, Massachusetts DJ/producer using a classic Biggie sample to express his disenchantment with today’s hip-hop, The Thrill Is Gone isn’t as pessimistic as its title implies—actually, it seems more like a challenge than a dour indictment of the game. Guest artists Styles P. and Talib Kweli prove determined to rekindle that spark; the Ghost acknowledges that simply looking back isn’t the answer, and suggests emcees, “rap about a thought that you had on your mind” rather than falling back on overdone topics like “swag” and “the grind,” while Kweli elects to show rather than tell, expressing his passion for the genre in a poetically allusive middle verse. Statik accompanies his collaborators’ deep thoughts with a jazzy, sampled instrumental sure to have old-school heads bobbing. Those who like what they hear can look forward to an unusually pleasant Hangover this summer, when Selektah’s latest LP hits stores.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on May 4, 2009
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1077 |
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This production is really beautiful, although not the best from statik. Notice how even his lesser work is still beautiful. The sampled hook and scratches are a nice look from Selektah as usual. While Styles P sounds a lil off over this beat, his flow and words are on point. He speaks the truth as always, and has some nice wordplay. Talib Kweli is a great addition. The track is just a supersmooth BANGER!
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| Posted on Apr 29, 2009 |
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Been bumpin every Statik song recently, especially dat "Rollin Down Freeway" ... always kill his part ... diggin the chilled out piano-driven mellow beat on here ...
This sh*t is pure HEAT ... Each MC melts this track verbally ... BANGER!!! @ DJ Z , Haha ... that was a clever move on "B-Day Sex (Remix)" post in order to know who isnt following your Twitter account ... haha ... ;-) |
| Posted on Apr 29, 2009 |
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Production is really good, I can picture this being played in a formal setting (strange enough). Nice collabo as well. The lyrics toil with your mind. Also, I like the excerpt from Biggie. Really easy on the ears, it's beautiful.
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| Posted on Apr 29, 2009 |
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The piano melody on the production is so smooth. Statik is making so much hot beats right now. The Biggie sample is creative and Styles P and Talib Kweli are the perfect choices for this type of song. Nice chill banger!
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| Posted on Apr 29, 2009 |
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... ultimate hip-hop said it all
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| Posted on Apr 29, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2281 |
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Cold! FROZEN TRUTH! Sample is headsup with the topic at hand. Styles and Talib's chemistry is far better than I would have ima@ined they meshed well on this one. Statik keep hittin us with these tracks. REAL HIP HOP IN EFFECT!
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| Posted on Apr 29, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 267 |
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Statik, Styles, and Talib Kweli - fire
Production was awesome, as well What more to ask for, aside from another former Black Star member? |
| Posted on Apr 29, 2009 |
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I liked the production on here. All three of the artists had great appearances. This is true rap.
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| Posted on Apr 29, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11684 |
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If all you've ever really wanted from DJBooth.net is "REAL HIP HOP," than I am not sure how you cannot enjoy this record. Talib sounds great. SP The Ghost sounds great. And Statik further cements his place as one of my favorite producers.
Sidebar: Nice shades, BDF! 
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| Posted on Apr 29, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 59 |
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no beat can make me happier than a statik beat
great and meaningful lyrics anyone can relate |
| Posted on Apr 29, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 868 |
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not bad good effort by all,ill spin it
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| Posted on Apr 29, 2009 |
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Always been a fan of Styles... love his rhymes....he definitely made this track imo
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| Posted on Apr 29, 2009 |
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| Posted on Apr 29, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 68 |
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Pretty good... I like the lyrics and tha rhyme but tha beat? I didn't like it... d8(
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| Posted on Apr 29, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 22 |
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I ain't been listenin' to Statik Selektah for real long, but since I heard To The Top, I knew I had discovered something worth listening to. Awsome beat and with Styles P and Kweli to bring the heat this song deserves nothing less than what I give it 5/5
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| Posted on Apr 29, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 573 |
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Hmm...my feelings on this track are mixed. I love the flows, no doubt; as NDF44 said, they have an outstanding chemistry, and they flow extremely well together. But I would have liked the production to have been darker and lower. That would have taken this track to the next level.
However, this can be considered a Banger, as the flows are nice. But, it's a low banger. |
| Posted on Apr 29, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1309 |
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Mr. Reliable speaks for me!
From start to finish (dope detail at the end)… quality MUSIC! It makes you think about all the garbage that’s out there… I used to feel like a fool for ranking Statik as a favorite, but now I’m glad to see lots of people will join me in the celebration of this project. PS: CHECK “Spell my name right” if you wanna buy a classic album! |
| Posted on Apr 29, 2009 |
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Dope music right here. Statik came with a nice beat. I do feel that it is a bit boring though, like something may be missing from it. Maybe Bowwserr is right and the track should be a little more dark. Either way, Styles came through hard on this one and Talib did his thing to. This is definately a banger.
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| Posted on Apr 29, 2009 |
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on tha real,this song is mad ill.he kinda got that Biggie style,,,i likee!thee beat was nice and smooth, had me noddin muh head the whole time =].Love thee lyrics, it aint too hard or what not, but its- relateable. namtambout? =\ but i rly do like it,its mad ill, as i recently stated. =]
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| Posted on Apr 29, 2009 |
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Solid
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| Posted on Apr 29, 2009 |
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Statik Selektah is a gifted producer/rapper. His other song featured on Midnight Club LA was on point classic. So is this one because the production is just sik!!
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| Posted on Apr 29, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 4 |
definition of "Hip-Hop" right here
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| Posted on Apr 29, 2009 |
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Personally, I hope that Statik comes out with a remix, and he darkens that production of his. Just put in some low, deep sounds in the background, give the song better support. I wouldn't even want them to change the verses; I just want to hear this song even more serious that it is already. The lyrics are there for sure; the production is just two steps from being Classic.
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| Posted on Apr 29, 2009 |
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| Posted on Apr 30, 2009 |
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love the beat as is. you can't go wrong with talib and p as well.
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| Posted on Apr 30, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 10 |
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Statik. Amazing. Talib. Amazing. Styles. Amazing. this song right here is what true hip hop is all about!
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| Posted on Apr 30, 2009 |
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anyone know where i can find the instraumental
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| Posted on Apr 30, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 22 |
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This is what hip hop has been starving for. Expressin, at its best...not about money, or drugs....this track is a turn in the right direction for hip hop. Express yourself.
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| Posted on May 03, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 6 |
Production is on point, the rap is flowing as well.
Nice tune for the sumer. |
| Posted on May 04, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 288 |
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I agree with DJ Dream. Too bad it won't get any radio play though. Statik is one of my favorite producers right now and I love the Biggie sample that he used.
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| Posted on May 04, 2009 |
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This song has a good flow to it!
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| Posted on May 20, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2065 |
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old school production, everyone here brought their lyrical A-game, putting biggie on the hook put this whole track over the top. On repeat for sure
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