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3.7 ( 24 total votes )
You know what I like the most about The ILLZ, besides his always on point facial hair game? In an industry full of followers you never know what the man’s going to do next. I mean, his DJBooth freestyle was nuts, and his latest offering doesn’t just bend genres, it destroys them. Sonically, Faded improbably takes its production inspiration from British singer Beth Orton, flipping her folk cut All Seem to Weep into a darkly catchy hip-hop joint, and on the lyrical side of the equation, ILLZ opens his life up to us with a fearlessness and skill that has to be respected: “It hurts me, my moms, we don’t talk that much, don’t even get to tell her how I feel that rush, when I’m onstage.” His music may be faded, but something tells me ILLZ future is only going to get brighter. For more unpredictably dope hip-hop, be sure to check out his upcoming LP The Pursuit, due to hit our eardrums soon.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on November 23, 2009
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This man just continues to impress the hell out of me. Man, never expected to hear Beth Orton's vocals used in a rap song. Wake up, world. The ILLZ is here.
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2009 |
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very impressive..beths voice sounds really good on here,very complementary to this here track..big ups
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2009 |
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Great lyrics and soulful production.
But i dont think his voice blends with the soft beat very well. Still a good song. 3.5 rounding down |
| Posted on Nov 18, 2009 |
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You already know what it is, I'm waiting for for that DJ Booth exclusive footage to come out! Where it at Z! Where it at!
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2009 |
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You already know what it is, I'm waiting for for that DJ Booth exclusive footage to come out! Where it at Z! Where it at!
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2009 |
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The ILLZ has been on my radar since his last feature "Heaven." I have a lot of respect for him and the way he goes about making his music. He certainly has his own sound and isn't afraid to just put his heart out on a song. Hook and production were awesome. Wow. 4.5 for this one.
btw - that facial hair is insane lol |
| Posted on Nov 18, 2009 |
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Illz lyrics are so dope I feel like he doesn't get enough respect as a producer. I'm hard pressed to think of another producer who so consistently mixes genres with such skill, and this track is the perfect example. I had to Google the shit (if I can invent a phrase) out of the chorus' lyrics until I figured out it was Beth Orton. ILLZ is on another level right now.
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2009 |
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Intro sounds epic... Kinda slows down but not my by much... 4.5 (rounding up)
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2009 |
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I got distracted listening to this song so it wasnt a hit for me..
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2009 |
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^ Exactly wat @GStan10 said. ^
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2009 |
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nice background beat and his words faded into the background. Definitely a contender but I also stopped listening a little more than half-way through the song.
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2009 |
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This song was so good, I registered just to be able to give it its due props. The beat is nuts and this dude goes in, i've heard some of his stuff and i'm pretty hooked. Definitely on the lookout for em.
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2009 |
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Been Following dude on Twitter ever since I heard HEAVEN on here, I've always loved this site, never liked an artist enough to register and comment lol, guess that tells u how i feel about this track...ill.
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2009 |
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the hook is dope. dude got a 90;s type of voice and it blends well with the track. like this joint. would def wanna hear more fr these cats
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2009 |
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Love the lyrics and excellent choice of a song to rap over. Lol @ facial hair game lol
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2065 |
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One of those songs where as soon as you heard it, you thought "automatically in rotation" and this is one of those songs. the Illlz is def. going to get a strong following.
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2009 |
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I like the atmosphere of this song. It's chillin!
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| Posted on Nov 19, 2009 |
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Wow I love this jam. Best entry today. I wanna hear more from Illz
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| Posted on Nov 19, 2009 |
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Listened to the whole tracked to see if it would grow on me...I was bored..
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| Posted on Nov 19, 2009 |
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| Posted on Nov 19, 2009 |
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Oh my, I think I was Fading . . . .
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| Posted on Nov 19, 2009 |
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Feelin this. He sounds like nas! Haha. Real good productions.
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| Posted on Nov 19, 2009 |
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