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| Artist: | Travis "Travie" McCoy |
| Title: | Billionaire |
| Featuring: | Bruno Mars |
| Producer: | Ari Levine and Bruno Mars |
| Album: | Lazarus |
| Label: | Decaydance/Fueled By Ramen/Nappy Boy/Atlantic |
| Twitter: | Travis "Travie" McCoy on Twitter |
| Website: | Travis "Travie" McCoy's Website |
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Quick quiz: what’s the only thing better than being a millionaire? Yep, you guessed it, being a Billionaire. (Although I don’t know what a billion will get you that several million won’t. Your own tropical island?) Anyway, here with some horrible financial advice but good music is Travis McCoy (a.k.a. the dude from Gym Class Heroes with all the tattoos who’s now on Nappy Boy) and crooner Bruno Mars (a.k.a. the dude who sang the hook on B.o.B.’s Nothin on You). Crafted around some acoustic guitar driven ska/reggae/folk rock production from Ari Levine (of The Smeezingtons) and Mars, Billionaire isn’t just McCoy’s (very) expensive Christmas list, it’s an ode to the power of money to change lives; I believe McCoy when he says that he’d help New Orleans residents more than FEMA. So how about it Booth? Does McCoy have the musical wealth to start watching royalty checks with nine zeroes come pouring in? We’ll find out for sure when his album Lazarus drops on June 8.
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this is def. a new type of vibe...but this can't touch "Nothing on You" which the video is now out...and its horrible. I kind of miss travie with the gym class heroes. I love reggae, but for some reason i did get right into this like i thought i would...but its not bad...not a big single...hook is average...flow is cool...and the beat is ok...so med. rotation...i will be looking for the album though...
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| Posted on Mar 09, 2010 |
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Okay, so is it Travie or Travis? I know I need to keep my comments geared towards the music, but this is seriously bothering me. I digress.
Bruno Mars is on fire lately (the B.o.B record is a near-certified smash) and Travis sounds at home here (a nice diversion from his usual production accompaniment). I like it.  DJ Booth on Twitter |
| Posted on Mar 09, 2010 |
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When I clicked the "listen" button...I braced myself for just about anything...On one hand, we have a hip-hop/indie-rock mainstay's solo debut, but on the other hand he's signed to another heavyweight's brand (in this case, T-Pain's "Nappy Boy")
Little did I know Teddy Pain likes to keep a small core and let his artists be themselves! With that reassurance, I was able to take in the fun, playful nature of this record. What would YOU all do if you were a billionaire? Side note: As you can tell, Bruno Mars is on the come-up people! He's gonna be part of Elektra's relaunch, so look out for lots more from him! |
| Posted on Mar 09, 2010 |
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I like it, Bruno Mars needs to go solo. I said it once, I'll say it again.
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| Posted on Mar 09, 2010 |
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Love it, doesn't try too hard and definitely isn't formulaic; Travis has some skills on the mic and Bruno's vocals are right on point
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| Posted on Mar 09, 2010 |
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This is awesome, from the intro beat, to when the reggae vibe drops, to the breakdowns with guitar riffs sounding like "misirlou". Travis and Bruno both sound great and i can't wait to hear more of their solo endeavors.
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| Posted on Mar 09, 2010 |
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Yea Z, iwas wondering if it was Travie, cuz thats what they got on hotnewhiphop, but ive only heard of Travis McCoy
Bruno Mars is killin hooks, verses weren't special, but I like it! |
| Posted on Mar 10, 2010 |
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another chilling - better yet a day dreaming - song. anywho, im feeling this song a lot!!! ill hold off for now but im thinking 4.5 stars!!!
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2010 |
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I'll be completely honest with y'all. My inner hater had me brace to not like this, but I was really digging the cooled out vibe, and Travis' lyrics. This is much more than just a money stacking anthem.
And no disrespect to Travis, but Bruno Mars is the star if this show. The man's got a bright future. |
| Posted on Mar 10, 2010 |
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At first, i thought it was just one of those songs you play to kill time. but then the beat dropped. haha, Good lyrics, i personally don't like the adlibs, other than that, it's the ish!
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2010 |
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the "I wanna be famous and have money..." content of the hook still doesn't sit right with me. but the song itself is aight I guess...
@dillon_68 Bruno Mars has a solo deal with Atlantic since few months already |
| Posted on Mar 10, 2010 |
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a lot of laidback beats on the booth tonight, matches the kinda mood im in. bruno did well again like nothing on you. travis has always been a favourite of mine and his raps were on point here. solid banger
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2010 |
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I like the flow/vibe to the song. I'm just not really crazy about it.
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2010 |
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Oh man Travvy killed this. As well as Bruno Mars....great song
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2010 |
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Bruno Mars has been doing his thing and Travis did his thing, can't wait to see how well this do if this is the first official single
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2010 |
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Honestly, I hate to say this, but Bruno Mars really stole the show here. I listened a few more times and he completely outshined Travie/Travis. This could have been his single.
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2010 |
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I’m a big Gym Class Heroes fan and it’s good to see Travis go solo. Bruno Mars is really killing the hooks these days.
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2010 |
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He Sounded Like asher Roth like alot but this was great
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2010 |
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Man this is GREAT. Bruno Mars is going to be a household name by the end of the year.
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2010 |
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Me like.
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2010 |
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I love this even though its all about materialism.
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2010 |
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I like Travis...good humor..nice vocals..smooth jams..Love him with GCH & solo..
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2010 |
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Cool wordplay, but this track reminds me of that really WACK single from Paris Hilton from a while back (they played it at my job and I swear I was gonna shoot myself haha)so thats pretty much 97% of the reason why I can't jump on this track like the rest of ya'll.
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2010 |
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Wow. Bruno Mars has been doing pretty good. 1st Nothin' on You with B.o.B. and now this.
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2010 |
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Go to Bruno Mars myspace and listen to "mars unplugged." Dude has talent man, I can't wait to hear more from this cat. He's awesome. I've loved him since Bobby Rays joint and this one. Again, I tend to agree a lot with DJ Z, but he did take more shine from this record than Travis did. But all in all, I enjoyed it.
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| Posted on Mar 13, 2010 |
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this is what im talking about . bruno is hitting the charts up wid his verus's. im loving this
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| Posted on Mar 15, 2010 |
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damn dis song is crazzi gud
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| Posted on Mar 15, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 5 |
I Love It
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| Posted on Mar 15, 2010 |
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Bruno mars is gonna blow up
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| Posted on Mar 15, 2010 |
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I'm F'n wit this. No 808snares, No crazy lead synths, No Autotunes, etc. Lovin the live sound kinda Sublime'ish. Refreshing. And yes yes, Bruno Mars is killin it right now. Ari of The Smeezingtons is a dope producer. I like what he did on the One Block Radius album. Anyways, great track and I wanna be a F'n Trillionaire!
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| Posted on Mar 15, 2010 |
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jus a rating...everything has already been said.
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| Posted on Mar 15, 2010 |
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Bruno mars has that voice of "jesus and fergie." and that is not a dis. Great job kid. Do it big and shine bright. You got a lot of followers.
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| Posted on Mar 16, 2010 |
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i love it. and bruno mars vocals are crazy
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| Posted on Mar 17, 2010 |
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Love the reggae feel
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| Posted on Mar 18, 2010 |
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Hot track, should give Mr. Mars another certified hit!
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| Posted on Mar 21, 2010 |
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Love this song! Bruno Mars killed it!!!
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| Posted on Mar 24, 2010 |
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Damn luvin this, its got a kul reggae vibe, tells a story.. luv Bruno's voice...
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| Posted on Mar 26, 2010 |
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This reminds me of sublime but with a hip hop feel, deff lovin it
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2010 |
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huh i dig the reggae feel of this. when i played the first like 45 sec's i was like 'how's this stuff on djbooth??' then i heard the FEMA line and second verse and i gotta say it kinda blow me away. good song. not something i'd listen to more than a couple of times though. the verses will get old quick and i feel like it's kinda a formula song. but maybe thats just me. =)
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| Posted on Mar 29, 2010 |
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Wow... I like Gym Class Heroes, and this is a nice surprise! Bruno is a crooner for sure... but i'll never take him seriously after seeing the Sacha Baron Cohen movie of the same title. Travi(e/s) kills it too. A nice chillz vibe... imma let it ride..
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| Posted on Mar 30, 2010 |
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its good cuz its fresh, and yea i would also "adopt a bunch of babies that aint never had sh*t" :)
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| Posted on Apr 04, 2010 |
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I jus love it. it jus has n all around good vibe!!!
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| Posted on Apr 05, 2010 |
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good summer jam
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2010 |
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know what dis remind me of? Monica and Kesha at da BET awards. She outshined Kesha jst lyke Bruno did Travis. Tragic.
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2010 |
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i like not bad
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2010 |
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I am sure a lot of people want to be a billionare so freakin bad. But seriously, I really enjoyed the upbeat tempo that gives me hope that I can be a billionaire.
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| Posted on Apr 12, 2010 |
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