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U-N-I - Return ft. Talib Kweli
Artist: U-N-I
Featuring: Talib Kweli
Producer: Lee Bannon
Album: Mick Boogie Presents: Before There Was Love Mixtape
Label: Unsigned
Though Drake‘s Weezy-featuring Ransom took the throne as our listeners’ pick for 2008’s Best Hip-Hop Song (Unsigned/Underground), SoCal duo U-N-I won over DJBooth staff with the lyrically-driven Beautiful Day. Now, Thurzday and Y-O Return to the Booth with their first feature of ‘09, a mixtape cut that finds them teaming up with conscious rap superstar Talib Kweli. With a music-box intro that quickly melts into a sea of hazy synths, Lee Bannon‘s narcotic beat sets the stage for a freeform lyrical feast. Talib’s verse on the back end brings some extra energy to this spacey cut, and will likely be seen as Return‘s high point, but the chilled-out confidence Y-O and Thurzday bring to the table can’t be overlooked. For more of U-N-I’s low-key, old-school sounds, listeners can download their brand new, Mick Boogie-presented Before There Was Love mixtape here. Fans should check back with us in late February, when the duo step into the Booth for an exclusive interview with our own DJ Z.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on February 2, 2009
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love the beat, i have never heard something like that before.
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| Posted on Jan 29, 2009 |
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its always refreshing to hear sumin like this...when u got s many artist gertting sumone on hook(i.e akon, tpain) its cool to see sumone stayin tru to their own style nomtombout
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| Posted on Jan 29, 2009 |
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This beat begins as FIRE... it loses some steam as it goes, but these dudes know how to rhyme and keep any song interesting... I really like what these cats are doin out of the west-side, and with the "blacksmith" holdin down the last verse this ends up being a solid east/west coast collabo...
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| Posted on Jan 29, 2009 |
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U-N-I are cool because everything they do is different! I sounds good though unlike others.
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| Posted on Jan 29, 2009 |
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Complete heat !!! Why all the 3z???
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| Posted on Jan 29, 2009 |
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U-N-I is that deal! Listen to their other material, FIRE. This joint is completely creative and addicting. Straight head nodder right here, I know everyones movin...
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| Posted on Jan 29, 2009 |
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hot track right here it meets every expectations of a solid track.
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| Posted on Jan 29, 2009 |
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My guys U-N-I have been bringing it for a few years now. The production is simple and soulfully dope. They are super ill BECAUSE they are different and aren't afraid to be that. I really commend that.
Talib came real smooth. He's been bringing it lately! DJZ, y'all gotta get that "Homecoming Freestyle" with him and John Forte up here. It was official. |
| Posted on Jan 29, 2009 |
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Whoow MH John Forte out? Good news! I gotta look that freestyle up.
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| Posted on Jan 29, 2009 |
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U-N-I have true talent!
I love their delivery, that hook, the sing alongs, bs-less lyrics… it all sounds natural and meant to be, plus very well harmonized with the beat. Love the beat transitions (1:47)! Talib honors hip hop! |
| Posted on Jan 29, 2009 |
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Talib is a great emcee, but he was the least impressive on this joint. I spoke with U-N-I's people today and unbelievably, this song was completed just three days ago - right before Mick dropped the mixtape.
Great job, fellas. 
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| Posted on Jan 29, 2009 |
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I'm in the group that loves the energy, creativity, U-N-I and overall find this enjoyable ...
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| Posted on Jan 29, 2009 |
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This is HOT!!! No doubt bout it
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| Posted on Jan 29, 2009 |
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its really hard to find new sounds now a days and this beat isnt very complicated but it goes great with the flow and talib is always a good addition
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| Posted on Jan 29, 2009 |
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First off feeling that beat Dr. Dre might sound good on a remix. Pretty good lyrics like "Ease her head like aspirin." Like Talib on this joint always been a big fan of his and his style.
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| Posted on Jan 29, 2009 |
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I saw this track and was planning on listening to it but forgot about it. Kweli and U-N-I are all dope as hell. What else is there to say? They can't do bad!
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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yea,i agree with most of ya'll..this that fiyah
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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I needed them lyrics to be better...
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| Posted on Feb 04, 2009 |
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talib kweli is so dope
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| Posted on Feb 07, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 81 |
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This is a classic! no matter what the beat is clean n not over or under done... n the lyrics r great! however the singin could b dropped n a lil edgier flow shulda been chosen... o well, kewli makes up for that!
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| Posted on Feb 07, 2009 |
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| Posted on Feb 10, 2009 |
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coolest shit that I've heard in awhile
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| Posted on Feb 10, 2009 |
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i like these dude a breath of fresh air ahhhhhhhhhhh
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| Posted on Feb 13, 2009 |
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Not impressed considering the talent on the mic. I do appreciate the creative effort however.
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