Signed to Linkin Park rapper Mike Shinoda‘s Machine Shop Recordings, the LA-based underground group Styles of Beyond got their big break when the foursome was heavily featured on Shinoda’s Fort Minor side project, The Rising Tied. Ready to release their third album (the first nationwide), Reseda Beach, emcees Ryu and Tak reach out to those who ”haven’t paid a bill since Clinton was in office,” telling them Don’t Feel Bad. With a classic-record fever infecting the fellas, the group also brought in Wu-Tang leader RZA for an ultra-creative verse (who ”stole Christmas from the Grinch”) and a classic rock sample on the production side (Rascal Flatts’sI Feel Bad). Don’t feel bad if you slept on Styles of Beyond; at least now you know what you were missing.
I'm in between with this one. I don't like the beat taht much, but the flows are soild. Once again, I'm not sure this will get play on mmainstreem radio, but its cool!
SOB are back and are ready to blast through the underground! RZA once again proves that he is the most versatile hip-hop producer on the planet and the constant lyrical slug fest is masterfully put together. Groups like SOB are keeping hip-hop on its feet!
I think RZA has fallen off. I think he's a great producer, but, lately his material has lack luster. Nothing special here. And I was waiting for some good underground music tonight.
Listeners usually either LOVE or HATE RZA's production work. I can see people going both ways on this one. Fo' real though, SOB have some mad talent on the mic. Listen to what they say... you can actually follow a story word for word.
I normally don't have a problem with RZA's beats, but I'm not feelin' this at all. The beat and the hook is pretty annoying. The only reason it doesn't get a 1 is cause the flows are decent. I heard Styles of Beyond on the Fort Minor and they have potential, just not on this track. Hopefully they have some Mike Shinoda-style beats.
I think this is a hot track. I personnally dig the soul samples. SOB's got a hot flow and sweet delivery. That's what will be most memorable about this track.
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