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In order to get the public properly excited about the release of his upcoming third solo album, beatmaster Timbaland will be releasing a steady stream of singles, starting with last week’s listener approved Morning After Dark and continuing with the official release of Say Something, a head-nodding track featuring teen heartthrob turned legit emcee Drake. First and foremost, Timbo’s never been a strong rapper, even if he does kind of sound like Bun B here, but what surprised me a little bit on Say Something was the beat. Sure it’s catchy, but this is pretty simple stuff for the usually rhythmically complex production work he built his reputation on. It’s good, but it lacks that “wow” factor. On the other hand I have to give it up to Drake, who carries the track with a subtle (slightly auto-tuned) chorus and a hell of a verse. Stay tuned for even more instant hit material off Timbaland’s upcoming Shock Value 2, set to drop November 23.
This song first appeared on the
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on November 9, 2009
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ive heard at least 5 songs from Shock Value II and i dont like ANYTHING ive heard at ALL. i dont know. i guess Timb changed up his sound or somethin but im not diggin it. 1.5 star.
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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I really like this track. Its a departure from Timbo's usual uptemp banger, but Drake does well with the hook and kills his verse. Timbaland wasnt that bad either. Shock Value II, November 23.
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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Just like that1kid13, I haven't enjoyed any of these leaks. All the songs sound like "Way I Are" remakes. As a big fan of Shock Value, I'm not impressed here.
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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I can't say I love this, but I don't not like it either. Timbo's decent work is still better than most producers. As for his rapping, I've always kinda liked it (weird, I know).
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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Wow you guys are rating this pretty low. Here's my take on it. I love Timbo because he always brings hot beats and fresh music. You never know what you're gonna get but you know it's gonna be dope (The Khaled song featured tonight is a counterexample, same formula every time). A lot of music is getting formulaic and boring lately so I really love it when a guy like Timbo drops fresh, creative stuff (Kid Cudi is another example of creative dope music). Drake's verse was pretty tight as was his verse. In all honesty I've never heard him drop a bad verse/hook. He is so consistent. Timbo's verse was pretty good and the beat was sick! Easy banger and I can't wait for the album.
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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for a drake feature and people will soon know im no big drake fan lol this is a pretty coo track...yea the beat is pretty simple but its also pretty coo so imma give it a 3 outta 5
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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Pretty OK, and Drake contributed mostly to that. The beat was great and i gotta give Timbaland props for that. I'd play this.
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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Drake on the hook average. Beat average. What's Bun B doin on tha track? haha timbaland does really sound like him at parts. Again, I don't understand why so many love Drake, his verse on money to blow is banging! and best I ever had is banging! but on this... lyrics aight, sounds just ok, nothings really keeping my attention.
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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I like it a lot.. definitely in the rotation. This is the first from the album I have liked but to me it is great
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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i prefer the version without timba, i dont think he did very good on here, like CubbyRyno said, drake did good on the hook, verses were decent, this song has grown on me since i first heard it
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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like this song Drake always brings the heat
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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Drake takes this song on his back
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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Not bad at all!
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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In rotation..I mean yea its not the greatest thing out. However I really can't say I have many tracks from timbaland that aren't at least decent..just my take..I agree with Phantom though..this isn't up to par with shock value.
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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This is hot
I would of liked this track even if drake wasnt on it!!!! But since he is its that much better!!!! |
| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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WOW, this beat is so intricate. This is why Timb is my FAVORITE beatmaker of all time. Its like he continues to evolve and evolve the game. Most people can't hear all that's going on in a Timb beat, but its so much more than your average production.
DRAKE ripped this beat and I hate to say it, even though Timbaland isn't a true MC, he still holds it down on his own beats. Really, Really, Really Feelin this!
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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Timbaland, you need to bring your classic material back! this new thing aint workin brah
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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I have to say, I've listened to this track a grip of times now and it definitely grows on you. It's not classic Timbo, but it's pretty damn enjoyable anyone.
Can I get some back from someone: Timabaland definitely sounds like Bun B on his verse, right? Not nearly as good of a flow as Bun, but the voice is almost dead on. Am I crazy here?
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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Damn, Drizzy is my favorite Rapper with Wale on his ass, but this beat and production is 100% annoying. I couldn't even survive to Drake's verse. Come'on Timb.
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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Didn't really like this, kinda disappointed since the morning after was solid
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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Im starting to agree with Scott Storch, Timbaland owes all his current success to Danja. Every beat ive heard from Timbo in the last couple of months has been dull & generic. He needs Danja's assistance & fast...
Yes Nathan, I can hear Bun B in Timbaland's voice on this track |
| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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is Drake the new Wayne, Akon, Gucci mayn??? comming in everysong there is????
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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Timbaland felt like a low budget Bun B here. Drake did alright. I really love the beat though its real easy to just bump and ride. Good stuff, good stuff.
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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@that1kid13 - "ive heard at least 5 songs from Shock Value II and i dont like ANYTHING ive heard at ALL. i dont know. i guess Timb *refused to change* up his sound or somethin but im not diggin it. 1.5"
*fixed* Timbaland needs to go back to the drawing board. His talent is above this mediocre song. The man sold thousands of copies of "Shock Value" here in India, on the strength of "Way I Are" alone. That won't be happening this time though. The sung-part/hook is annoying, but Drake manages to muscles the rapped verses enough to rescue this song from the scrap heap. Okay at very best. |
| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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this is indeed shocking! 1 1/2
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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Drake did what he does best on this track, but dam it does sound like UGK.
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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At the beginning I though this was a hot production. It is fresh for sure, it's rare Timbaland comes out with generic beats, but as the song goes on it bores me! I love Drake's hook, though. It's ok, too boring
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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Yall Trippin, I like da beat and Drake added dat extra twist wit da hook & da verse. i'm puttin it in rotation.
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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I luv Timbo's production & Drake was preety good with the lyrics...Suprised by the low ratings....
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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I dont know timbaland just isn't bringing what he used to. I havent really liked any of the shock value 2 previews. Drake was decent on the verse but the hook was boring. this track was just ok for me.
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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Timbo diffently sounds like Bun B on this track, He kills the beat as usual, Drake was great, i tried not to like him at first but how can you not. Solid song.
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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I like it when Timbaland raps. This song grew on me. Its better than the one with just Drake
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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cool just cool
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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ITS OK NOTHIN SPECIAL... ITS LIKE "WHAT ELSE U GOT" U KNO ITS OK GIVE A 3
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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no i meant wat i said. Tim's last album was nice. i liked most of it, this is the complete opposite nd his beats are not as fun and nice as they were the last time round. |
| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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the beat is bananas. I liked Drake on the hook, but his verse was generic. still probably the 2nd best beat timbo made all year.(y)
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| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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I love the beat, even though its not his normal complex type cut it bumps... and im glad im not the only one that thought Tim sounded like Bun B on this track
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| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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really diggin it "I Likes!"
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| Posted on Oct 30, 2009 |
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Drizzy is makin it to the top
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| Posted on Oct 31, 2009 |
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This is decent, that's all I'll say.
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| Posted on Oct 31, 2009 |
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| Posted on Nov 01, 2009 |
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h e y . . . .
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2009 |
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not crazy bout the production i think it shouldve been drakes song cuz timbo did nothing for it at alllll... onli reason im givin it a 3 is because of drake
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2009 |
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Been jamming this one for about four days now and it crazy hot. This is exactly what I wanted from Timbo. He was beginning to get 2familiar. This one will be blowing up the radio in heavy rotation.
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2009 |
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Seems way to simple for Timbaland. I was expecting alot more from Shock Value 2, but its so far disappointing.
The song itself isn't that bad. Catchy beat, one that gets stuck in your head. Drake did aight on his part, even Tim did ok. Just disappointing. |
| Posted on Nov 03, 2009 |
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Its a banger but its like a classic
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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Lol don't worry Z, I'm a fan of hiz rappin' too, even hiz 2 verse stuff in the old dayz (90's by that I mean)) when we were like wtf is Timbaland :p If the production changed entirely, this would bang, because their verses are wack
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| Posted on Nov 05, 2009 |
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Timbaland is doin big things out here.
Drake went off on this track 5 stars all day |
| Posted on Nov 05, 2009 |
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THIS SONG IS IN HEAVY ROTATION ON MY IPOD, LOVE IT THE LYRICS ITSELF GET ME HYPE, IT GETS REPATED AT LEAST 3 TIMES DRAKE IS KILLING THE GAME!!
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| Posted on Nov 06, 2009 |
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Beat=Cheap kanye knockoff
Timbo verse=cheap bun b knockoff Drake verse=drake verse (always good, rarely great) |
| Posted on Nov 12, 2009 |
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Is it just me or is this track the exact same one as Punch Drunk Love by:Common & Kanye West? They could have at least waited more than a yr to reuse the same beat.
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| Posted on Nov 15, 2009 |
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Dis song is my ish!!! Dnt knw y u guys are rating this so low...But i do agree with that1kid13 abt tha Shock Value II album there's not much to like at all
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| Posted on Nov 16, 2009 |
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big fan of timbo but not one of his best right here
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| Posted on Nov 16, 2009 |
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I only like drake's part.
I loooovvveeee DRAKE |
| Posted on Nov 16, 2009 |
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Had to let this one grow on me before I started feeling it. Wise choice to get Drake on this track. Timb had good production, but I wasn't feeling his verses at all. Overall Drake put this track into rotation for me.
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2009 |
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good song, heard it a while ago
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| Posted on Nov 25, 2009 |
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At first i thought i was ok but after a few listen i loved it
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| Posted on Nov 29, 2009 |
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I may have rated this before, but I feel I should do it again in case I gave it a lower score. It's really growing on me.
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| Posted on Nov 30, 2009 |
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one of the best songs of the year.
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| Posted on Dec 01, 2009 |
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no comment
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| Posted on Dec 01, 2009 |
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Yesss. I love Drake. Plus Timbo is the MAN!!
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| Posted on Dec 01, 2009 |
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Were's the video for this? C'Mon AMTV!!lol...
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| Posted on Dec 01, 2009 |
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| Posted on Dec 02, 2009 |
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Man this song is dope..The beat is crazy...Drake and Timberland was real cool like...Niggaz need to learn to enjoy music and not always be looking to critic music....SMH.
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| Posted on Dec 02, 2009 |
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| Posted on Dec 03, 2009 |
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This song is The bomb its going to be a hit watch timb is a legend and drake is unstoppable which makes diss song the ish the flow is crazy
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| Posted on Dec 03, 2009 |
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| Posted on Dec 05, 2009 |
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dope track
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| Posted on Dec 05, 2009 |
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I actualldigg this and Drake is always great wid the hooks..woop woop
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2009 |
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MY NEW FAVORITE SONG!!! DRAKE BE IN BEASTI SONGS! -IM GON NEED YOU TO SAY SOMETHING, BABY- BEAT'Z CRAZI!
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| Posted on Dec 10, 2009 |
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Diz da hardest song he put out!!! Yea he go hard
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| Posted on Dec 10, 2009 |
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great song! beats were great, drake was great, although the version I have is different, still think that this song is great
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| Posted on Dec 11, 2009 |
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| Posted on Dec 11, 2009 |
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Good listening song but wouldnt say its for the dlub.
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| Posted on Dec 13, 2009 |
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OH OH OH...what...str8 fire. SAY SOMETHING
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| Posted on Dec 16, 2009 |
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thiz sonq iz hella bomb!
drake iz makinq hiz wayy to the top. qood for youu; *youu deserve itt(: |
| Posted on Dec 17, 2009 |
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I only like the chorus. i think that if drake wasnt in this song it would be tacky. i also like the beat. but i would definetly blast this song and dance to it
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| Posted on Dec 18, 2009 |
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I love this joint!
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| Posted on Dec 21, 2009 |
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Somehow I ended up with an all-Drake version in my itunes. It's way better. Tim's an overrated producer but this is tight as long as he doesn't rap. Greeeat track.
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| Posted on Dec 22, 2009 |
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na, I'm not feelin this one.
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| Posted on Jan 08, 2010 |
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I don't understand how critics hate an artist when they change it up on a track, but hate them when they put out repetitive songs.... I think its a Good song
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| Posted on Jan 09, 2010 |
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Yo, this is one of my favorite songs right now. Drake makes everything better. Too bad this is the only good song off Timbo's new album.
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| Posted on Jan 10, 2010 |
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ii luve diisszx song
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| Posted on Jan 14, 2010 |
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I think this track pretty cool, the beat is hot..
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| Posted on Jan 14, 2010 |
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Aye... Im feelin diz song fam..... idk wat it is but 0Timbaland b makin hitz.... n Drake iz alwayz a nice rapper/singer 2 put on a track... feelin diz......4-4.5
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| Posted on Jan 18, 2010 |
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This record is hot...Drake killed it!!
Shock Value II was very very average though, but this song looks like its going to blow on anyway! |
| Posted on Jan 20, 2010 |
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Love the beat, chorus is banging, and it's all around a good song. However timing IS the key and this sounds more like a summer time song, ya know? 4 stars
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| Posted on Jan 20, 2010 |
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one of my fav
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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Is someone posting AS me?
Anyways, my intake of the song is that Timbo sounds too much like Bun B, the beat is a bit generic, and there's so much Drake that it could have been a Timbaland feature with Drake as the lead artist...Dope verse by Drake though. I like the hook, where it transitions from singing to rap to singing. |
| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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| Posted on Feb 03, 2010 |
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the Hook is very good and drake was perfect for it.The beat was one of the best I've heard in a while.Tim just really droped the ball on what could have been a hit.sad(2 stars)
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