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Statik Selektah - The Thrill Is Gone ft. Styles P. & Talib Kweli

Statik Selektah
Artist:Statik Selektah
Title:The Thrill Is Gone ft. Styles P. & Talib Kweli
Featuring:Styles P. , Talib Kweli
Producer: Statik Selektah
Album:The Hangover
Label:ShowOff/Duck Down
Twitter:@StatikSelekt
Website:Statik Selektah's Website

Average Rating:   43211   4.2
Total Ratings:       31

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.


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Juanito_88
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Juanito_88
Total Ratings: 1078
Rating:  43211
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!


Posted on Apr 28, 2009    

Mr.Top Hat
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Mr.Top Hat
Total Ratings: 3522
Rating:  43211
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 28, 2009    

Marcus W. Somerville
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Marcus W. Somerville
Total Ratings: 222
Rating:  54321
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.


Posted on Apr 28, 2009    

ultimate hip-hop
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Total Ratings: 688
Rating:  43211
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!


Posted on Apr 28, 2009    

matttownsfront
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Total Ratings: 45
Rating:  43211
... ultimate hip-hop said it all


Posted on Apr 28, 2009    

BDF44
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BDF44
Total Ratings: 2283
Rating:  54321
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!


Posted on Apr 28, 2009    

Sigurd
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Sigurd
Total Ratings: 267
Rating:  43211
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 28, 2009    

GStan10
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GStan10
Total Ratings: 1315
Rating:  43211
I liked the production on here. All three of the artists had great appearances. This is true rap.


Posted on Apr 28, 2009    

DJ Z
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DJ Z
Total Ratings: 8062
Rating:  43211
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 28, 2009    

Z1GGY
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Z1GGY
Total Ratings: 59
Rating:  43211
no beat can make me happier than a statik beat
great and meaningful lyrics
anyone can relate


Posted on Apr 28, 2009    

Da Bo$$
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Da Bo$$
Total Ratings: 869
Rating:  32121
not bad good effort by all,ill spin it


Posted on Apr 28, 2009    

DaPortlyJester
Rating:  43211
Posted on Apr 29, 2009    

Blaze31
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Blaze31
Total Ratings: 614
Rating:  32121
Always been a fan of Styles... love his rhymes....he definitely made this track imo


Posted on Apr 29, 2009    

206 Soulja
Rating:  43211
Posted on Apr 29, 2009    

ToinKs
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ToinKs
Total Ratings: 68
Rating:  21321
Pretty good... I like the lyrics and tha rhyme but tha beat? I didn't like it... d8(


Posted on Apr 29, 2009    

icarus1730
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icarus1730
Total Ratings: 22
Rating:  54321
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


Posted on Apr 29, 2009    

bowwserr
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bowwserr
Total Ratings: 573
Rating:  43211
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    

FredRico
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FredRico
Total Ratings: 1308
Rating:  54321
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    

Kwick777
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Kwick777
Total Ratings: 84
Rating:  43211
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.


Posted on Apr 29, 2009    

blaque amethyst
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blaque amethyst
Total Ratings: 17
Rating:  43211
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. =]


Posted on Apr 29, 2009    

PattyPatty85
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PattyPatty85
Total Ratings: 3048
Rating:  32121
Solid


Posted on Apr 29, 2009    

Discover(!!!Stunna!!!)
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Discover(!!!Stunna!!!)
Total Ratings: 425
Rating:  54321
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!!


Posted on Apr 29, 2009    

HellaSwag
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HellaSwag
Total Ratings: 4
definition of "Hip-Hop" right here


Posted on Apr 29, 2009    

bowwserr
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bowwserr
Total Ratings: 573
Rating:  43211
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.


Posted on Apr 29, 2009    

smokethej
Rating:  43211
Posted on Apr 29, 2009    

tdotraza
Rating:  54321
Posted on Apr 29, 2009    

Mrmag
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Mrmag
Total Ratings: 443
Rating:  54321
love the beat as is. you can't go wrong with talib and p as well.


Posted on Apr 30, 2009    

Revolutional320
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Revolutional320
Total Ratings: 10
Rating:  54321
Statik. Amazing. Talib. Amazing. Styles. Amazing. this song right here is what true hip hop is all about!


Posted on Apr 30, 2009    

young stunna
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Total Ratings: 37
Rating:  54321
anyone know where i can find the instraumental


Posted on Apr 30, 2009    

DJ Dream
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DJ Dream
Total Ratings: 22
Rating:  54321
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.


Posted on May 03, 2009    

Reggmail
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Total Ratings: 5
Production is on point, the rap is flowing as well.
Nice tune for the sumer.


Posted on May 04, 2009    

AP_ALL_DAY_28
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AP_ALL_DAY_28
Total Ratings: 280
Rating:  54321
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.


Posted on May 04, 2009    

HIPHOPFAN123
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Total Ratings: 1
Rating:  43211
This song has a good flow to it!


Posted on May 20, 2009    

The 149th
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The 149th
Total Ratings: 2065
Rating:  54321
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


Posted on Oct 23, 2009    

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