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Swizz Beatz - Y'all Don't Know
Artist: Swizz Beatz
Featuring: DMX , Busta Rhymes
Producer: Swizz Beatz
Album: Monster Mondays (Week 3)
Label: Monster Music Group
If I’m being completely honest, and I don’t really know how to be anything but completely honest, I was, um, let’s say “concerned” when I first pressed play on Swizz Beatz’ new joint Y’All Don’t Really Know, which features two formerly great rappers who have (to be completely honest) dropped more than a couple cringe-worthy verses lately, DMX and Busta Rhymes. Crisis averted. I’m happy to announce that not only is this one not bad, it can actually be considered a bit of a comeback. Behind the boards Swizzy drops a hugely militaristic beat that makes up for its lack of complexity in raw power, which is apparently just the thing X needed to spit some of the fiercest rhymes we’ve heard from him since the Ruff Ryder glory days. Feeling similarly inspired is Busta, who puts aside that Arab Money softness in favor of a slow but high-caliber style. Dopeness. After a just-ok start, Swizz’ Monster Mondays series is really picking up steam (see last week’s King Tut). Honestly, I’m anxious to hear what the man drops next week.
This song first appeared on the
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on November 22, 2010
Listen to More: Swizz Beatz , DMX , Busta Rhymes , Downloads Written by Nathan S.
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When I saw that Swizzy snatched up DMX and Busta for the new Monster Monday song I was thrilled. I think I overhyped the song in my head before I ever pressed play. The end result? Slight disappointment. If you're a 90's hip hop fan, you'll probably feel the same way. With that said, its great to DMX again (he still sounds dynamic on the mic) and Busta always saves his best for Swizzy production.
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| Posted on Nov 16, 2010 |
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| Posted on Nov 16, 2010 |
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What's with the Republic Commando cover art?
Swizz is actually dropping some decent work in this series; I'm quite surprised. A little less than anticipated, but still passable in my book, nonetheless. |
| Posted on Nov 16, 2010 |
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Pretty catchy thanks to swizz, everything was perfect except for the hook.
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| Posted on Nov 16, 2010 |
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Cool Ish. Feeling the vibe. Busta is so underrated in my book.
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| Posted on Nov 16, 2010 |
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The hook is hilarious... Other than that it's not too bad... Gone are the days when Swizz is to criticize for the beats, this is another good one
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| Posted on Nov 16, 2010 |
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Z may be disappointed by DMX's work if he's comparing it to his glory days, but this is the best we've heard from the man in what, five years? More? I'm a little surprised to be saying this, but props to Swizz. He's turning this into a nice little series.
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| Posted on Nov 16, 2010 |
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| Posted on Nov 16, 2010 |
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the minute i saw the line-up i immediately thought TRAIN WRECK!! However I was pleasantly surprised. DMX channeled his former self and Busta did his thing! This definitely in fit the rotation for me!
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| Posted on Nov 16, 2010 |
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This is an old song. I've heard DMX's part for about a year now.
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| Posted on Nov 16, 2010 |
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I am not the hook and the verses don't wow me but I can't say any of it is wack. I guess I'm a hype up victim too because I own a lot of Busta Rhymes and DMX albums and this would probably be skip button material after my first listen.
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| Posted on Nov 16, 2010 |
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Wow it is great to hear DMX again. He didnt do that great in this tho. Still sounds dynamic tho. His chorus is very catchy also. I have never been a fan of Swizz Beatz, but i have to give him props in the production of this. DMX's verses are very hard. But easy to loos consentration on it. Btw, was Busta even in this??? I dont recall hearing him in it.....let me press play again........................ WOW he isnt even in this. LMFAO!! Whats with that?? Whatev, in rotation for me. Maybe.....
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| Posted on Nov 16, 2010 |
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I WAS EXPECTING MORE FROM THIS SEEING AS SWIZZ GOT BUSTA AND DMX TOGETHER AND LATELY SWIZZ HAS BEEN DROPPING SUM DOPE BEATS LATELY EG.BANG BANG,KING TUT..BUT I WAS DISSAPOINTED THE HOOK IS WHACK AND NOT EVEN BUSTA CUD SAVE THIS,IT IS DECENT BUT SWIZZ NEEDS TO GET DMX A BEAT LIKE GET IT ON THE FLOOR OR SUMTHING..THE TITLE SAYS IT ALL THO YALL DONT REALLY KNOW IF DMX HAS IT IN HIM TO MOUNT A COMEBACK
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| Posted on Nov 17, 2010 |
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just the caliber of the artist alone gets it to banger status, but Bustas verse seemed out of place and i have to go with the majority on this one, DMX must have been off the crack cuz he killed it on this one! best since like 2000...for real. swizz dropped an appropriate beat...all around good song...busta just seemed a lil off...like maybe that verse was for another song?
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| Posted on Nov 17, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1142 |
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This song is like a rap veterans reunion. They all impressed me, and I'm glad to see Busta and X back. Best Monsta Monday track so far. I sincearly hope that the best is yet to come.
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| Posted on Nov 17, 2010 |
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Man if this was 1998, the Lumina would have this on 18 shaking the trunk. This is 2010 and I wiill pass on this.
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| Posted on Nov 17, 2010 |
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def went back to the old 90's to me Z...I'ma have to disagree...lots of energy here...maybe the hook coulda been a lil more hype other than that this nice to me...
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| Posted on Nov 17, 2010 |
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baby steps for dmx, this is the first flow that he didnt sound like he was on crack, busta did his thing, i agree the hook is blah
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2010 |
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Weird cover art. Song is somewhat ... Boring.
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2010 |
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needs a better hook....but im juiced to hear X is back to show these industry hoes dat he aint gone no where
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2010 |
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yall dnt really now gd tune
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2010 |
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I am Feeling this Track.. #Thatisall
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| Posted on Nov 19, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1231 |
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I always ask myself why do I still @*#$! with Swizz but this song was infectious. DMX was on beast mode with the hook.
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| Posted on Nov 20, 2010 |
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Agree with the first comment, woke up in the morning checked it heard DMX spit like he was FABO on keepin it gangster, didnt really listen to it and later on checked it out and just thinking...average
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| Posted on Nov 22, 2010 |
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this sounds like it belongs onn a movie soundtrack as the main theme song. c'mon tell me not. im thinkin 3.5 stars but i'll round up even though i rarely ever do that anymore since most others are only givin this a 3.
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2010 |
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Yall sure we aint in 1999 this ish got me spazzin on my boss... Aaah man DMX i missed u man welcome back... Swiss this one is on point... thank you
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| Posted on Nov 27, 2010 |
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feelin this one
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| Posted on Dec 01, 2010 |
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DMX: its ok to relax on a track, geez.
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| Posted on Dec 21, 2010 |
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who said dmx should relax really dont kno X's style of rappin....he has to rap wit energy like dat other whys it wouldnt be DMX
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| Posted on Dec 23, 2010 |
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| Posted on Dec 23, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 676 |
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Dmx cums back with a bang u'll betta know dat....not to bad thou...
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| Posted on Jan 10, 2011 |
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The chorus is a fail, although i love DMX.
Maybe it's because his hooks are a lil' rusty due to the jail time, but i give X lots of credit cuz he just came back, hasn't made a song since, early 2000's so, it is pretty good for the most part. |
| Posted on Dec 03, 2011 |
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