Statik Selektah ft. Bun B, Wale & Colin Munroe - So Close, So Far

Statik Selektah - So Close, So Far

Producer: Statik Selektah

Album: 100 Proof: The Hangover

Label: ShowOff/Duck Down

For me, nightmares are nowhere near as upsetting as the really good dreams – you know, the ones where you win the lottery or Beyoncé asks you to Sadie Hawkins, and your first thought upon waking is, “Oh, right, my life is nowhere near that awesome.” On So Close, So Far, the latest single off his forthcoming third album, heavyweight producer Statik Selektah enlists a few Booth favorites to explore a similar (if less frivolous) theme, laying down a smooth, wistfully jazzy beat as UGK alum Bun B reimagines the world as a wonderful place where cancer and AIDS don’t exist, corporations don’t take advantage of the common man, and everyone can keep their jobs and houses. D.C.-Chillin’ emcee Wale brings us back to reality on the back end, encouraging us to be grateful for what we do have, and Colin Munroe rounds out the lineup, contributing his trademark studio-tweaked vocals to the hook. This reflective track, reader-acclaimed cut Come Around and much more can be found on Statik’s 100 Proof: The Hangover LP when it hits stores February 2.

This song first appeared on the Independent Chart on January 18, 2010

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E. Jaffe Tastemaker Total Ratings: 476	Rating: E. Jaffe's Top Rated Songs The production on this is top of the line and the artists don't put it to waste. The highlight for me here was Bun's verse which, thankfully, takes him back to his lyrical roots. This might be the first verse I've heard from him in at least a year without talking about wood grain. This is a banger.
	Posted on Jan 11, 2010

So Sick Wit It DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 112	Rating: So Sick Wit It's Top Rated Songs Bun B killed it, everyone else was misfortunate because he started out and following him just makes anyone look bad lol. everyone was good though, and the hook was OK but it wasn't too catchy...i give it a 3.5 rounded up to a 4
	Posted on Jan 11, 2010

GStan10 Tastemaker Total Ratings: 1327	Rating: GStan10's Top Rated Songs I agree with what Phantom said. Production is top-notch (Statik is a beast). And Bun has the best verse on here in my opinion, though Wale comes pretty hard too.
	Posted on Jan 11, 2010

DJ Brad	Rating: DJ Brad's Top Rated Songs
	Posted on Jan 11, 2010

The 149th Tastemaker Total Ratings: 2065	Rating: The 149th's Top Rated Songs I knew statik wouldnt disappoint, Bun & wale tops off the track nicely.
	Posted on Jan 11, 2010

Mando DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 15	Rating: Mando's Top Rated Songs Bun B is classic & he murders every track & Wale is on point & I agree, the production is well executed...
	Posted on Jan 11, 2010

Mr24Rutgers DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 59	Rating: Mr24Rutgers's Top Rated Songs Classic Track! Bun B excelled but I thought Wale murdered it! Colin Munroe was a nice addition. This track gives us something that hip hop needs...INSPIRATION!
	Posted on Jan 11, 2010

lexa	Rating: lexa's Top Rated Songs
	Posted on Jan 12, 2010

Nothing 2 Say DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 78	Rating: Nothing 2 Say's Top Rated Songs Production is something sick
	Posted on Jan 12, 2010

Mr.Top Hat Tastemaker Total Ratings: 4267	Rating: Mr.Top Hat's Top Rated Songs Both Bun B and Wale combine extremely poignant, insightful yet thought-provoking words over an intoxicatingly-hypnotic, jazzy beat by one and only Statik Selektah. Colin Munroe on hook is glossy smooth, like a mahogany table, wiped down with oil!
	Posted on Jan 12, 2010

FredRico Tastemaker Total Ratings: 1309	Rating: FredRico's Top Rated Songs @Mr. Top Hat, wow, great description! ;) You make the job easier, I'll just leave the rating and let you speak for me.
	Posted on Jan 13, 2010

DJ LiveWire DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 487	Rating: DJ LiveWire's Top Rated Songs Very nice production, subject matter, flow, chorus, it all blends so well for a dayum good song.
	Posted on Jan 13, 2010

Guest	Rating: Nice soft realistic track. the game need more songs lik dis bcuz it actually raps about reality and not all about the fame and fortunes
	Posted on Jan 14, 2010

taylor h. DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 6	Rating: taylor h.'s Top Rated Songs word to all those above me.
	Posted on Jan 16, 2010

TheBayToLA Tastemaker Total Ratings: 432	Rating: TheBayToLA's Top Rated Songs Don't know why I slept on this for so long. Statik Selektah is killin it right now! I can't even remember the last song he produced that i didn't like.
	Posted on Jan 16, 2010

DJzellner	Rating: DJzellner's Top Rated Songs
	Posted on Jan 17, 2010

Blaze31 Tastemaker Total Ratings: 613	Rating: Blaze31's Top Rated Songs Haven't heard much from Colin since his track with Buck which is odd considering his great talent...I'm a fan!
	Posted on Jan 17, 2010

jaydeemorgan DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 213	Rating: jaydeemorgan's Top Rated Songs Prouction on here is fantastic. Bun B and Wale are both fire on here too! Great song!
	Posted on Jan 17, 2010

Mrmag DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 452	Rating: Mrmag's Top Rated Songs This song is so damn smooth. This is the perfect night time chill track.
	Posted on Jan 18, 2010

XuUP17 Tastemaker Total Ratings: 692	Rating: XuUP17's Top Rated Songs Amazing all around. Top verse from Bun B all-time... I'm speechless
	Posted on Jan 18, 2010

Flicka_ DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 6	Rating: Flicka_'s Top Rated Songs colin munroe makes it
	Posted on Jan 18, 2010

geminijoe DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 1	Rating: geminijoe's Top Rated Songs SICK BEAT, WIT A NICE CHILL RIDE OUT FLOW, COLIN MUNROE AND BUN B DEF SET THIS TRACK OFF!
	Posted on Jan 23, 2010