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The Roots - Criminal ft. Saigon & Truck North
Artist: The Roots
Featuring: Saigon , Truck North
Producer: The Roots & Khari Mateen
Album: Rising Down
Label: Def Jam
No matter where in the world you live, racism is prevalent. For centuries, minorities have been unfairly beaten, shot and tortured because of their ethnicities and unfortunately, as of late, we have sadly been reminded of such grim realities (Jena 6, Sean Bell). Although free speech is practiced in the United States, recording artists (especially those who are signed to major labels) rarely project their remarkably prominent voices. Thankfully, Philadelphia’s own The Roots has brought an end to non-politically-driven music. On a track on their new album, Rising Down, the band is joined by MCs Saigon and Truck North, who together discuss the journey of a lifelong hustler and his issues. Note: tomorrow, an interview with The Roots’ ?uestlove will be featured on DJ Booth.
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2008 |
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um nah not really feeling this but saigon wasnt 2 bad on this ..
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2008 |
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come on yall, its the roots, its always gonna be a banger.
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2008 |
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I'm not really feeling the melody on this track too much. It just seems the feel of the track is off in some way. Maybe it is meant to be like that to be different; but it just throws something off for me. The rapping is OK and the chorus is decent. I wouldn't really play it again though, so it's an OK joint!
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2008 |
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4/5 .. sounds unique and solid at the same time ...
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2008 |
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Hey TheGreatest u rite homie, its da roots they stay bringin da fire. i definitely will have dis track on repeat all dai. Go Roots, da Melody is FIRE!!!!
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Roots aren't givin me much reason to wanna hear this track again
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2008 |
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I really enjoy the beat.. Its different, its something you can vibe to..
To Donjonjon, play it again.. Listen to what they say, listen to the roots jam.. You might change your mind??? |
| Posted on Apr 28, 2008 |
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nahhh
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2008 |
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This track is sick. You got to listen to the words and context. I dig
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2008 |
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Ehhhh nah...def not feeling this...the melody is good though.
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2008 |
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The music is really good, it's something different!!
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2008 |
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The chorus is weird to me...the flowing is okay anf the beat is as well..
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2008 |
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Roots always bring the best and this as good as it gets!
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2008 |
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the legendary roots crew
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2008 |
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WACK
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| Posted on Apr 29, 2008 |
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I really like the chorus...even if you don't like The Roots or you're like me and have no idea who Truck North is, you gotta admit that Saigon is nice. I'd give this more than one listen. Cool track - positive message and original.
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| Posted on Apr 30, 2008 |
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sounds like a soundtrack for a movie.. the flow is nice though
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| Posted on Apr 30, 2008 |
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i watched "Paper Soldiers" yesterday and i think Saigon wuz in it...he's a gud actor....i luv dat movie. anyway i dont like DIS song.
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| Posted on May 01, 2008 |
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I GUESS SOME PEOPLE LIKE DIS TYPE OF MUSIC. BUT ME, NAWWWWWWW
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| Posted on May 01, 2008 |
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This is not my kinda feel,however that does not take away from the message and flow which I think is powerful. Lupe would have been good on this. Am I the only person who wants the roots to do an entire album with that "What they Do" feel to it! That was one of my all time favorite songs. This is a good song.
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| Posted on May 02, 2008 |
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Damn! Saigon did kill this though.....
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| Posted on May 02, 2008 |
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This is enough right here to make me go pick this album up. The Roots know how to put a track together. Quality in the first degree.
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The Roots are awesome.
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