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Sum-in-1 - Born Hip Hop
Artist: Sum-in-1
Producer: Vherbal [of Anno Domini]
Album: Anywhere
Label: Acropolis/Golden State City
Considering the long lineage of rappers who were almost killed and then dedicated their lives to rap – Kanye, 50, Game, etc. – the best thing to ever happen to Los Angeles based emcee Sum-in-1 might have prove to be the near fatal car accident he emerged from with a renewed commitment to the culture. Given that back story, I’ll pause for a moment to let you consider the implications of a title like Sum’s DJBooth debut, Born Hip Hop. Producer Vherbal distinctly head-nodding beat (featuring cuts by DJ Leviathan) is perfectly measured, and with guest artist Destruct appropriately destroying verse one and Sum rocking the mic well on the back end, I’ve got a feeling we’re in for no shortage of “this is that real ish” comments below. “We born hip-hop and it just don’t stop / and the heart stay pumpin ‘till the casket drop.” I couldn’t have said it better myself. If you were also born, and plan to die, hip-hop, you’ll definitely want to check out a cop the man’s latest album Anywhere, which dropped back in June.
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| Posted on Sep 28, 2010 |
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This kind of record makes you feel good about hip hop music. If you ever forget why you fell in love with the music, just listen to this record for a reminder. It contains all the essential elements and is remind-worthy. Sum still has room for growth as an emcee, but I have to give credit where its due.
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| Posted on Sep 28, 2010 |
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Damn nathan, you really gonna make me say it? This is that real ish. You happy? Haha. It really is though, all the esentials are here. If there is a "hip hop 101" class, this track should be listened to to study hip hop's core musical elements.
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| Posted on Sep 28, 2010 |
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The message in this song is completely true in my opinion. Not too bad. Could be improved in my opinion though. Needs something to make it stand out if it wants more than 3 stars.
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| Posted on Sep 28, 2010 |
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The "real hip-hop" genre can be just as formulaic as the pop stuff, but I thought this had some real life and originality. I agree with Z, there's some room to grow here, but I'm more than glad to be introduced to Sum's music.
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| Posted on Sep 28, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 5 |
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Thank you everyone for the great feedback!
Destruct is 1st verse and I'm 2nd verse on this track. DJ Leviathan blessed the cuts Check out my Music Video for "Born Hip Hop" Sum-in-1 feat. Destruct http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOS-am0IzYA |
| Posted on Sep 28, 2010 |
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Very Premo-esque beat! But I even like copys of Preems production!
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| Posted on Sep 29, 2010 |
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