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3.1 ( 12 total votes )
The ILLZ - Crazy
Artist: The ILLZ
Producer: BitterSweet and Thievery Corporation
Album: This Is... EP
Label: Unsigned
“Life is Crazy,” is a sentiment just about everyone can relate to—just when you’re sure you’ve got it all figured out, something new will invariably come along and blow your comfortable routine to pieces. The Illz may not have any hard-and-fast answers, but he certainly can empathize; on this cut off his latest EP, the Jersey up-and-comer admits that he’s just as lost as anyone. Over his own chilled-out beat (sampled from L.A. trip-hop duo Bitter:Sweet‘s Bittersweet Faith), he spits the best advice he has to offer: be true to what you feel and pray, pray, pray. Illz’ rhymes here are more straightforward and lighter on the poetic imagery than some might expect from a reflective underground jam like this one, but the track’s combo of heart-on-sleeve lyricism and lush, tuneful boardwork is sure to win him fans among our regulars. Those digging this introspective cut can find more on Illz’ recently-released This Is… EP, the official prelude to aptly-named full-length What Comes After (due out September, 7th).
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11856 |
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As soon as the beat drops, the first thought was "The Most Interesting Man In The World" from the Dos Equis commercial, haha. Dope sample, though.
Nice intro to the Booth, Illz. 
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| Posted on Aug 19, 2009 |
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i like the beat, ALOT. very relaxed. the song is pretty good.
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| Posted on Aug 19, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2281 |
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Stay thirsty my friends. The Illz seems like a heartfelt MC, I'm not sure he's gonna capture much attention with this track, but its chill to listen to.
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| Posted on Aug 19, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1642 |
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i 2nd BDF44.
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| Posted on Aug 19, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 4267 |
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Production is quality-stuff as its subtly pleasant and relaxing, not loud or overwhelming and then vocals on hook are a great match to the relaxing beat. Rhymes don't get too complex nor too elementary its just sometimes the simplest of things do the job better than the most complex ... 3.5
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| Posted on Aug 19, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 3217 |
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Chillin song, it didn't really catch my attention but it's enjoyable
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| Posted on Aug 19, 2009 |
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I downloaded the EP and honestly, this is my LEAST favorite track. But I see why it was reviewed, its the most "commercial" sounding compared to the rest. I prefer the rest of the EP alot more. His lyrics are much tighter and deeper on the rest of the songs, and the beats a lot darker and emotional. For anyone who is still on the fence about this kid, I recommend checking out the EP
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| Posted on Aug 19, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1077 |
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This production is just great... I can imagine the beat in the background of any number of movies. Illz' skillz on the mic didn't quite give me chillz, but there were some thrillz and he killz the third verse... lol OK I'm done. But he pretty much held it down on the mic.
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| Posted on Aug 20, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 33 |
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Its okay I suppose make me wanna go too sleep for some reason
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| Posted on Aug 20, 2009 |
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Huge Critic & Good Friend Of This MC The First Time I Heard This "Crazy" Track All I Could Remember Asking Him Was....
"Yo, You Think They Ready For This Sound?" - The Confident Look He Gave Me Is A Result Of The Review's Ya'll Submitted. D/L The EP To Hear More.. http://tinyurl.com/md4lsu |
| Posted on Aug 20, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 9 |
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The beat is nice
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2009 |
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