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Usher - Lil Freak
| Artist: | Usher |
| Title: | Lil Freak |
| Featuring: | Nicki Minaj |
| Producer: | Polow Da Don |
| Album: | Raymond v. Raymond |
| Label: | LaFace/JLG |
| Twitter: | @UsherRaymondIV |
| Website: | Usher's Website |
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3.9
Total Ratings: 138
When it comes to Lil Freak, the latest leak from the immortal Usher, I could talk about a lot of things. I could mention that the production, a slowly bumping, sonically steaming beat from Usher’s hit making partner Polow da Don, is absolutely hypnotic. Or I could say that after his more mature album Here I Stand sold anemically, Usher’s apparently decided to return to his XXX ways, although it’s a little disappointing to hear him hit up the auto-tune on the chorus, even if it’s light. But let’s be honest, what everyone’s really going to be talking about is the openly lesbian verse from the always controversial Nicki Minaj, who expresses her love for women with big booties and makes the first of what will assuredly be many attempts to get Cassie to leave Diddy for her. I’m looking forward to hearing how radio’s going to censor this one. Lil Freak isn’t officially part of the Usher’s upcoming Raymond vs. Raymond album, but I have a feeling it will make the final cut.
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i haven't liked many of usher's recently released tracks, but THIS is somethin that completely thru me off guard. and it BANGS! i mean i cud prolly see TREY doin this song, but Usher got it. The hook is the weakest spot, but its not horrible. Nicki has came harder too but doesnt disappoint. Ive downloaded this, so its a banger.
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| Posted on Dec 21, 2009 |
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I really like to hear some fire from Usher, like that1kid said this is by far his best effort from the new material.
I'd also like to take this time to give some mad props to Nicki Minaj - this girl can spit. Her flow and energy on every track is unmatchable. You can always count on Polow to bring the fire, and this sexy beat is perfect for the clubs. |
| Posted on Dec 21, 2009 |
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i like the beat, but nicki's verse is @*#$! wack. did she mention santa's reindeer? anyway i hope a remix comes out, that would propel it to banger status, but nicki ruined it.
also, good beat, but a bit too little energy during the verses. during the hook its fire though |
| Posted on Dec 21, 2009 |
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| Posted on Dec 21, 2009 |
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I agree this is the best material Usher has released but it's also kinda immature. I would expect this from Chris or Trey but Usher just sounds wrong saying lines like "are you f**kin' with me" and "do you wanna be my little freak". Idk for some reason it's hard for me to get over that but other than that the song is cathy and the autotune was smartly used light.
For those who don't know, I can't stand Nicki, since she's a female she stands out but instead of being original she's using the same blueprint of what others have done (Kim/Foxy/Amil) but just sounds weirder (hearing her voice getting deeper isn't sexy). Polow is really why even though everything I've said has been negative, the song is still in my head and it makes me wanna like it. |
| Posted on Dec 21, 2009 |
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All i gotta say is classic
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| Posted on Dec 21, 2009 |
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Powlow comes through wit some strong production here....i agree wit HoamBoy..Usher jus doesnt sound rite being on this type of track, but good lyrics nonetheless...nicki was solid and didnt disappoint...Rotation
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| Posted on Dec 21, 2009 |
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nice, some reason it sounds like it sampled the same song as Ying Yang Twins "Ghetto Classics" when the horns come in
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| Posted on Dec 21, 2009 |
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Where do I start on this one...well, despite the massive overload of the f word, this song has a KILLER beat, AMAZING swag, and a sexy yet intelligent verse spat by Nicki Minaj (which turned me on, I mean, WHAT GUY DOESN'T ENJOY A GIRL TALK ABOUT GIRLS?) This song is a bit explicit, but hey, it works!
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| Posted on Dec 22, 2009 |
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Holy @*#$!. When I first heard this I could not stop listening to it.
The beat is sick. I'm pretty sure Polow is incapable of making a sub-par track; everything the dude makes is banging. Usher sounds good on here, which surprised me considering his last few terrible efforts (Papers, Fed Up, etc.). As usual Nicki kills it. |
| Posted on Dec 22, 2009 |
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In rotation. All I'll say is what I said on RefinedHype:
Is the late 2000s going to be going to be rememberd as R&B's "My First Parental Advisory sticker" era? First Mario, then Ray J, then Rihanna, then Robin Thicke, then Omarion in January, and now Usher? We will see...(with this many F-bombs, I think we could see that PA sticker-then again, after the well-crafted but poorly-sold "Here I Stand," that could be just what he needs...Of course, it wouldn't be his first PA-remember "My Way"?) |
| Posted on Dec 22, 2009 |
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| Posted on Dec 22, 2009 |
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I'll agree that this is the best recent material I've heard from Usher. Polow is consistent as hell and Nicki adds an... interesting addition so to speak, but hell it works for me.
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| Posted on Dec 22, 2009 |
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i dislike nicki... a lot...
this is farrrrr from being a classic... the only thing that makes this track ok is polow's beat, the man can still work the boards... i hate to say it, but usher done fell off |
| Posted on Dec 22, 2009 |
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| Posted on Dec 22, 2009 |
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I'm not feeling this at all really. Is it just me who thinks Nicki is wack?
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| Posted on Dec 22, 2009 |
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It’s not a bad song, but Usher as an industry vet needs to deliver stronger, more impactful material. I think it sounds a little desperate and comes across as stale, in terms of subject matter. Beat and Nicki saves the song to an extent, though. Still, okay at very best.
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| Posted on Dec 22, 2009 |
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I'm surprised...I like this. Nice beat..and killer verse by Minaj
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| Posted on Dec 22, 2009 |
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Beat's a monster and these two make some nice chemistry..much better than the previous cuts with TI and Plies
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| Posted on Dec 22, 2009 |
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Usher obviously is aiming at getting more radioplay and drifting off from the grown slow jam music right now. The beat is simple but pretty catchy. Usher is pretty good and Nicki Minaj is alright but I was expecting more from Usher. Rotation
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| Posted on Dec 22, 2009 |
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Sad, sad, sad...
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| Posted on Dec 22, 2009 |
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really digging this one..it's fresh!
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| Posted on Dec 22, 2009 |
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I really don't like the hook and the instrumentation under the hook. It sounds cluttered. Nicki's verse was decent. Usher has really been disappointing me lately.
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| Posted on Dec 22, 2009 |
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booooo
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| Posted on Dec 22, 2009 |
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nah man. sad. they trying too hard. he's only a shadow of himself now. 1 1/2
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| Posted on Dec 22, 2009 |
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i really dont like this song. esp from usher. i only gave it a 2 cuz of nicki's verse. *sigh* urrsher is so hit or miss with me lately
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| Posted on Dec 23, 2009 |
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I see Usher releasin this as one of his 1st break out singles at the beginning of his career, but now ? Not so much at all, I would go back to his Confessions albums to get the classic stuff and skip this
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| Posted on Dec 23, 2009 |
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Banger! Mostly cuz of Nicki's hot fire verse and Polow's banging beat. Usher's got a hit and he MUST include this on his next album.
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| Posted on Dec 23, 2009 |
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I liked this!!
Ushers last couple tracks have been disappoints to say the least. The beat bumps.. And on the Nicki subject I think she's the female version of Lil Wayne with her crazy wordplay!! Nicki always keeps your attention through her whole verse!! Banger!!!! |
| Posted on Dec 23, 2009 |
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luv da beat,but not so much Usher."let her put her hands in ur pants"? WAT DA F***. Exuse my language,but whoa! Nicki did good. loved da part when she name all da reindeer AND cawinkadink christmas is 3 days away!
p.s: has nicki's voice deeper compared to bedrock? |
| Posted on Dec 23, 2009 |
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Nicki Minaj snaps on this track!
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| Posted on Dec 23, 2009 |
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This is the Usher that I remember from back in the day. The beat is sick! Nicki Minaj is pretty good. I've heard better from her.
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| Posted on Dec 23, 2009 |
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I like this song..The F- bomb was a lil much for me but I like the direction....
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| Posted on Dec 23, 2009 |
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This was a very good song. Had a great beat!!!!
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| Posted on Dec 23, 2009 |
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"URRRR-Sher" uh, i think i luv it!!!
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| Posted on Dec 23, 2009 |
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LOVE IT DUH!!!
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| Posted on Dec 23, 2009 |
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the production really helped this alot. without it i dont think it would be a banger. ait nicki is on now, should i change? nup wasnt feeling her. rotation
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| Posted on Dec 23, 2009 |
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Beat is good & Usher sounded alright, though Nicki just annoys me to be honest. On some tracks she sounds alright (lyrically), though her voice just pisses me off most of the time.
3.5 - Mainly for the production |
| Posted on Dec 23, 2009 |
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| Posted on Dec 23, 2009 |
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Like most of you I find the beat incredible, however I'm with Mr. Top Hat on the fact that Usher should be past this type of topic. This song is alil immature for usher in my opinion. It still bangs though...
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| Posted on Dec 23, 2009 |
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Polow's beats are So SICK! This production is super-tight! Usher sounds EXCELLENT on here. I hope his next album is better than the last one. I thought that was his worst album in a long time. This is a sick track. Nice songwriting. Nicki is EVERYWHERE! I'm still not sure how to feel about her, but her flow is catching on me. I don't even like female rappers at all anymore, but she does her thing on here. Easily a BANGER track!
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| Posted on Dec 24, 2009 |
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i know im a little late but did anyone actually here what nicki said?
taking cassie from diddy playin wit a kitty kat signin tig ol bitties? hmm. LOL! |
| Posted on Dec 24, 2009 |
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| Posted on Dec 24, 2009 |
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Not great but its been a whole lot beta than what Usher has released in awhile
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| Posted on Dec 25, 2009 |
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I like this song I don't know why I guess I'm a little freak too
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| Posted on Dec 26, 2009 |
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Yes first time I played this I loved it, second listen instant download!
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| Posted on Dec 26, 2009 |
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| Posted on Dec 28, 2009 |
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this song is aight...if you want a vintage usher joint, look up "Daddy's Home". that one is fire
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| Posted on Dec 28, 2009 |
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wow, usher singin if you F*ukin wit me???!!! What happened to those classics like Bedtime? Confessions? Burn?? This is a banger but I think he to old to be doin all that...I guess he trying to stay relivant....lol Heard he was doing a song with Soulja boy too...can he get any more desperate?!?!? Beat is sick though. Props to Polow.
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| Posted on Dec 30, 2009 |
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I like this one.
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