Clipse

Avg Rating: 21021   2.9 ( 32 total votes )

Clipse - I'm Good

Artist: Clipse

Producer: The Neptunes

Album: Till The Casket Drops

Label: Re-Up/Columbia

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Judging by the many four and five-star reviews the duo earned for their last single, Booth regulars didn’t really need to be reminded that The Clipse‘s return to the spotlight was Kinda Like a Big Deal. Confident that their fanbase remains as sizable, and as devoted as ever, Malice and Pusha T take their second official single as an opportunity to simply kick back and enjoy their financial security.  Being that we’re in the middle of a recession, I’m Good will be a difficult jam for many of us to relate to, but that’s only a minor mark against a record with a whole lot going for it.  It’s hard not to sound good over an instrumental as ear-pleasing as this cut’s glossy, Neptunes-produced beat, but the twosome certainly aren’t sunbathing on the job; the brothers freshen up the time-tested topics of cash, clothes, cars, and women with plenty of their trademark deadpan swagger, as well as a few vivid similes (“...swimmin’ through the streets, lookin’ like I’m Shamu…”).  I’m Good is lighter fare than the duo’s previous single, but its summer-jam vibe is sure to stir up yet more buzz for Till the Casket Drops, set to hit stores September 8th.

   

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Mike Dreams
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Mike Dreams
Total Ratings: 2130
Rating:  32121
I loved the laid back, soulful production. The verses were straight, but the production and Pharrell was more interesting on this.


Posted on Jun 12, 2009    

DJ Z
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DJ Z
Total Ratings: 11882
Rating:  32121
First, let me remind everyone, I am a HUGE Clipse fan (and supporter). They always get mad love in the Booth. However, knowing what the Clipse and The Neptunes have accomplished together previously, this is slightly disappointing. The subject matter is stale and the production would have suited them better if it was a little more grimy.

For the sake of their new project, I hope radio supports this record. PS. John Legend on those adlibs would have helped.
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Posted on Jun 12, 2009    

SoSo89
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Total Ratings: 110
Rating:  32121
I can totally see John Legend in this they should've had in this track. That would have saved the track.


Posted on Jun 12, 2009    

that1kid13
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that1kid13
Total Ratings: 1642
Rating:  32121
wow this didnt even sound like clipse. shocked me.
song is hot tho. major rotation.


Posted on Jun 12, 2009    

joshL
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Total Ratings: 1675
Rating:  32121
big fan of clipse as well, so i hold them to a higher level than most other artists. for that reason, this is the second record in a row that ive been dissapointed. this is still a good album track, but its nothin special and i dont see how this gets radio success. CMON CLIPSE, UR BETTER THAN THIS, GIVE ME A CLASSIC BANGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Posted on Jun 12, 2009    

LeWy
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LeWy
Total Ratings: 639
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Expected this track to be better but i was disappointed!!!!
Still an ok listen, but probably not more than once!!


Posted on Jun 12, 2009    

dillon_68
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dillon_68
Total Ratings: 1345
Rating:  32121
It's decent, I'm a Neptunes fan, but this aint their best work.


Posted on Jun 12, 2009    

GStan10
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Total Ratings: 1327
Rating:  32121
I know that they will have better songs on this album. They have so much more talent than this song shows, and the song is still decent. If they would have had John Legend on the hook and adlibs, it would have been a sick song. The verses were still pretty cool though and I was diggin the production. Worthy of rotation status.


Posted on Jun 12, 2009    

musicforalfred
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musicforalfred
Total Ratings: 15
Rating:  32121
John Legend would have given it another star. Still smooth though.


Posted on Jun 12, 2009    

jesavail02
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Total Ratings: 1169
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Clipse...come on...you can come harder than this.


Posted on Jun 12, 2009    

Aussie_Pride
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Aussie_Pride
Total Ratings: 1192
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I was hoping for a 'Mr Me Too' or a 'Grindin' type of track, though this is still pretty solid. Dunno if this will get many plays on radio but I can guarantee I'll put this in my rotation


Posted on Jun 12, 2009    

Mr.Top Hat
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Mr.Top Hat
Total Ratings: 4267
Rating:  32121
Clipse-Neptunes usually comes harder than this but this track is still worthy of my 3* ... smooth & catchy enuff to possibly gain average radio play ... Rotation.


Posted on Jun 12, 2009    

BDF44
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BDF44
Total Ratings: 2281
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I wonder how many coke references are in this one? We know what the clipse are bout. Pharrell is fly with the beats, never @et tired of this type style from him.


Posted on Jun 12, 2009    

Big-A
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Total Ratings: 585
Rating:  21321
not even average :-( 2 1/2


Posted on Jun 12, 2009    

XT
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XT
Total Ratings: 365
Rating:  32121
This is okay
Seems a bit disconnected


Posted on Jun 12, 2009    

Burmy
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Total Ratings: 516
Rating:  43211
Perhaps I can explain...On "Hell Hath No Fury," the Clipse were mad, angry, & pissed off because of the whole Jive scenario (which likely inspired them to make that classic album in my opinion). Now that they're off Jive and enjoying Columbia, on "Till The Casket Drops" there are gonna be more positive-minded, upbeat jams (such as were on "Lord Willin").

OK, now to the song itself...Pretty much what Z said. This is good to just cruise to, but as we all know, the Clipse and the Neptunes are capable of a lot more. Still, this is very likely to be a radio hit and get their album available, so I'm gonna support it and look forward to plenty better album cuts (which probably won't make it on the radio). Plus it's just good to see Malice & Pusha back on the flow with Pharrell & Chad back on the beats!


Posted on Jun 12, 2009    

Nathan S.
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Nathan S.
Total Ratings: 2476
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Gotta agree with my man Z - the only way I could be a bigger Clipse fan is if I started selling massive amounts of coke, but this track is dissapointingly tired material from a crew that's always creative.
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Posted on Jun 12, 2009    

ultimate hip-hop
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Total Ratings: 687
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Great cruise song...the beat from The Neptunes is crazy hot. The adlibs in the background definitely help create a chill vibe and The Clipse are on point with the lyrics. Banger!


Posted on Jun 12, 2009    

sdcrout
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Total Ratings: 612
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This beat kind of threw me off. This is not the Clipse I'm looking for. I've been listening to Clipse since Grindin'. I was looking for something to build up on "I'm Kind Of Like A Big Deal." This is definently a low point after a great first single. I really like Clipse but this is not working for me.


Posted on Jun 12, 2009    

PattyPatty85
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PattyPatty85
Total Ratings: 3217
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His flow and the beat are extremely good, I can't bear the music and the song is too repetitive! Not bad but not my cup of tea, either


Posted on Jun 13, 2009    

ill will
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ill will
Total Ratings: 205
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this is a huge disappointment, click my name and u will see i quote clipse cuz i'm a 'fan', and from their home town, how could they release this garbage?!


Posted on Jun 13, 2009    

Paul Cartel
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Paul Cartel
Total Ratings: 21
Rating:  14321
The hook is corny! The beat is kinda nice. I think the over polished beats really don't work for these doods. Because I'm not feeling this joint, and the one they did with Kayne. The re up gang lead single produced by scott storch.


Posted on Jun 14, 2009    

coldmachine
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Total Ratings: 20
Rating:  21321
Love the beat and the lyrics have their simple/effective mind transporting moments ( today is a good day ice cube on my chest). Unfortunately, despite the glimpses into something more than the obvious this will not be a long term summer season banger in the ride...


Posted on Jun 14, 2009    

Juanito_88
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Juanito_88
Total Ratings: 1077
Rating:  32121
I don't like the flow that they came wit on the first verse, and to be honest I can't even tell this is the Clipse. But I can't deny that feel-good vibe the track gives off and the production is nice and laid back.


Posted on Jun 15, 2009    

E-DEEZY
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Total Ratings: 41
Rating:  21321
men!..I'm mad disappointed.
still got luv 4 clipse.
they gotta cum up with sumthing better.


Posted on Jun 15, 2009    

Eclectic1ne
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Posted on Jun 16, 2009    

jaydeemorgan
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jaydeemorgan
Total Ratings: 213
Rating:  43211
This production is GREAT! The Clipse sounds great with this beat. The lyrics are not bad, but i have heard better. Pharrell does his thing too. Overall, I really liked this and has been constantly on repeat for me since i heard it! I haven't heard the Clipse's earlier work before "Kinda Like A Big Deal", but I'm lovin their new stuff! Judging by these reviews the older songs must be amazing to be much better than this!
And i agree that John Legend would sound great on here!


Posted on Aug 12, 2009    

J-NEBULA
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Total Ratings: 291
Rating:  54321
r u guyz kiddin me!! Thiz song deserves nothing less than a 5/5!! Pharell is on of my favorite producers!! Ya'll just hatin!!!


Posted on Aug 17, 2009    

J-NEBULA
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Total Ratings: 291
Rating:  54321
5/5 I tell u!!!


Posted on Aug 17, 2009    

Ms_Thai
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Total Ratings: 6
Sounds reminiscent of Camp Lo's "Luchini".


Posted on Sep 18, 2009    

prettybrown09
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Total Ratings: 7
Rating:  54321
Im LOVIN pharrell in this song 4 some reason he makin the song nice the clipse are good too. its a good comeback song something you can ride to. =)


Posted on Oct 06, 2009    

MaBonzo
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Posted on Nov 10, 2009    

Domino1732
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Domino1732
Total Ratings: 32
Rating:  43211
Aye this a decent song i aint gon lie but pharell in the back constantly sayin "yea, yeah" is kinda annoying.


Posted on Nov 22, 2009    

Karan Gupte
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