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3.7 ( 21 total votes )
Thad Reid - Stratosphere
Artist: Thad Reid
Producer: Brian "B-Keyz" Wilson
Album: Target Practice
Label: Blue Collar Muzik
Just how fly is Blue Collar Muzik emcee and reader favorite Thad Reid? Well, based on this standout track off his latest street album, you can expect to find him anywhere between six and 31 miles above the Earth’s surface – in other words, he’s way up in the Stratosphere. A spacey, piano/synth-driven instrumental by Brian “B-Keyz” Wilson (not the guy from the Beach Boys, in case you were wondering) sets the mood for this meditative cut, which finds Reid using flight as a Bobby Ray-esque metaphor for success, and the fear of falling as representative of his self-doubt. Despite the conflicted mindstate Reid describes over the course of his introspective verses, he leaves no doubt that he’s headed in the right direction: “I don’t know how to make music if it’s not sincere.” Want to hear more? If you haven’t done so already, get a move on and check out the DMV native’s Booth-sponsored Target Practice mixtape, released on 4/20 and available now for free streaming and download.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on May 10, 2010
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11677 |
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Immediately, thanks to B-Keyz' production, I knew it would take one terrible vocal performance for me to NOT like this record. Thankfully, Thad Reid isn't about crappy rhymes and totally does with the beat what I hoped (knew) he would do... and that is smash it. Uplifting, powerful, and a great listen under headphones (especially my BEATS).
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| Posted on May 03, 2010 |
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Dance the producition is NICE, and relaxing. Have never really liked Thad Reid, but on this one his flow is nice. The lyrics are nice too, true lyrics.
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| Posted on May 04, 2010 |
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I meant "Damn", not dance. Don't know where that came from hah.
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| Posted on May 04, 2010 |
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ok thed rei lets check out watcha got.
emotional beat mixed with synth and the compelling drums is nice too lsiten too. i like how he cut into this beat with that swagger and just as i thought, he brings up topics made to fit this beat. i feel where hes coming from and the beat helps me understand that because it sets yo up for the mood of this track |
| Posted on May 04, 2010 |
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I like this. It actually has a message. The production was fire. couldn't be much better.
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| Posted on May 04, 2010 |
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Have not checked out his tape yet, but after hearing this I might give it a little bit of my time. Production is really refreshing and caught my ear instantly. I like when artists take a different direction with production tips like this.
Thad dropped some pretty sick bars and the hook only made the track better for me. Solid effort. |
| Posted on May 04, 2010 |
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like @Z, i was vibing to the smooth, silky production straight away. b-keyz made a great joint with this one. thad has a great message behind this which impresses me all the more. finally he does very well vocally rounding out this banger very nicely.
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| Posted on May 04, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 904 |
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I like OWW better but this is a solid follow up for sure. Thad has a good ear for production.
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| Posted on May 04, 2010 |
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Something smooth to ride out to, though it may be just a little too smooth. As much as I was enjoying this, I just couldn't get as into it as I wanted. I don't need every track to be a huge banger, but maybe just a little bit more energy on the verses would have done it.
Reid only makes quality music. Respect.
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| Posted on May 04, 2010 |
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Thad Handels Bizniz... Check that Target Practice.. I told ya'll my homie come to get it this year.... Blue Collar!
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| Posted on May 04, 2010 |
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"If I'm a regular and failing is my biggest fear // Hope I can achieve I believe I got purpose here"
Sincerity in music. Love the track. Solid content, delivery, and production make this into a enjoyable track. Thanks Reid. |
| Posted on May 04, 2010 |
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It's alright.
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| Posted on May 04, 2010 |
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SWEET beat, and excellent lyrical display to match. The DMV's runnin' this!
I could definitely see the Orioles & Nationals picking this one up as their warm-up music... |
| Posted on May 04, 2010 |
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Nice track, everything was on point and dude did his thing. I respect lyrics with a purpose, quality ill lit!! Production was on good too, track had all the right parts.
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| Posted on May 04, 2010 |
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Nice beat. It would have been better if there was a feminine touch to it.
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| Posted on May 04, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2065 |
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On the first listen I was on the fence about this track, because I was thrown off by Reid's flow, but it got better as the track went on. His lyrics in combination with the production is what eventually won me over.
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| Posted on May 04, 2010 |
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Absolutely loving everything about this track! There isn't really any specific aspect of the song that goes above and beyond but everything just fit very well for me.
@DJ Z: No need to rub it in ;) Lol! |
| Posted on May 04, 2010 |
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I said this in my review but I thought this was the best track off Target Practice. B-Keyz did an amazing job in both tracks he produced, and Thad Reid did what he does best.
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| Posted on May 04, 2010 |
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I liked the mixtape, I either downloaded it the day it came out or the one after. This song is good, not the best in my opinion though. My favorite off of it right now would have to be It's On (Produced by Ologist).
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| Posted on May 07, 2010 |
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As Nathan pointed out, Reid only makes quality music.
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| Posted on May 08, 2010 |
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An extremely good reminder. I had been meaning to check out the mixtape but still hadn't gotten around to yet.
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| Posted on May 10, 2010 |
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