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Avg Rating: 32121   3.1 ( 9 total votes )

The ILLZ - Closer

Artist: The ILLZ

Producer: The Temper Trap

Album: The Darkest Hour

Label: Unsigned

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Realness, thy name is The ILLZ. On a potential single off his forthcoming album, the Jersey rhymesayer cuts through the typical rap bravado to offer listeners a glimpse of the stress and frustration that so often plagues those pursuing a big dream. Flowing over an instrumental borrowed from indie-rock group Temper Trap‘s Soldier On, the emcee paints a poignant, easily-relatable lyrical portrait of financial insecurity and self-doubt. Ultimately, however, he reaffirms his dedication to the hustle. The Darkest Hour has yet to receive a release date, but those digging this moody selection can, of course, keep it locked for all the latest news and tunes.

   

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DJ Z
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DJ Z
Total Ratings: 11633
Rating:  32121
I know Joe Budden made "Mood Music" famous, but The ILLZ has been doing this sound/style of music for several years now and I think he has nearly-perfected the craft. Its hard, admittingly, to get excited about a downbeat record as summery summer begins, but if you have the blues and want something to vibe out to your mood under headphones... listen to "Closer."
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Posted on Jun 06, 2012    

djblaze
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djblaze
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Rating:  21321
This was OK... Not really a fan of the production...
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Posted on Jun 06, 2012    

SempRok
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Total Ratings: 30
Rating:  32121
I tuned in cause I was thinking of the group THE ILL from Baton Rouge. I like the production on this track. Its a album cut to vibe to, but the rhymes are off beat on the first verse at least. Its drags a little as well. I know the instrumental was taken from another band, but it could have still been reworked. That bridge could of came in sooner, but I'm no producer.


Posted on Jun 07, 2012    

bender
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bender
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this is exactly how i feel sometimes nice one


Posted on Jun 07, 2012    

|an
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Posted on Jun 08, 2012    

Caveman 305
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Posted on Jun 08, 2012    

Matthew C Torres
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Total Ratings: 1
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Song is dope, no drums needed.


Posted on Jun 11, 2012    

El Gust
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Total Ratings: 7
Rating:  32121
its cool...


Posted on Jun 18, 2012    

J.Breezy
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