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Unless you’re Diddy’s son – was two cars for his 16th birthday really necessary? - all of us have had to take crappy jobs in order to keep the lights on while we chase our dreams, and new found DJBooth favorite Whitefolkz (see previous hit The Waiting Line) is here to deliver a new 9-to-5er anthem with his aptly titled mixtape track J.O.B. Produced by cinematicly named boardsmith DJ Soundtrax, who’s also on his grind with a soul-banger hybrid beat (can anyone name that sample?), J.O.B. follows Folkz and K-Beta, whose Inglorious Beta album I’m still bumping, as they take turns expounding on the perils of employment with lines that are simultaneously obscene and literary: “Keep holdin on Holden Caulfield, Catcher in the Rye feelin’ like I got a raw deal, I’m in the optical shop making these eyeglasses, fumes in the air burn the tips of my eyelashes.” If you’re looking for something to play in your iPod while you kill time at your crappy job, might I recommend Whitefolkz most recent mixtape, AlphaDogg, available now.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on May 24, 2010
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11651 |
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If you've read my feedback on records we feature at the Booth over the years, you'll probably know that I am a big fan of "everyday people" music. There is a place for "ballin," "pimpin," and "acting fly" music no doubt, but 95% of all music consumers deep down cannot relate to what the artist is saying in those forms of rap.
Thus, we need artists like Whitefolkz (and K-Beta) to fill this void. Dope dope record. I look forward to hearing more from DJ Soundtrax. 
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| Posted on May 16, 2010 |
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This is today's society music for the working man. I'm sure many can relate to this song. I agree with Z in that we listen to "money cars clothes" but the majority have never seen that. If you want to relate to the song this is the song for you. Really great song possibly my favorite out of this update.
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| Posted on May 17, 2010 |
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Nice sample on this. Deep meaning in the lyrics on this one. Production is nice on this. Whitefolkz spits nice on this. K-beta is alright.
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| Posted on May 17, 2010 |
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Newest Inner Loop Records producer. Soundtraxx.
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| Posted on May 17, 2010 |
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The life of the everyday working man can be rough and it's nice to see that Whitefolkz understands this. Relating to alot of rap tracks out there is usually pretty hard considering about 50% of what is currently out there is usually pure bullshit.
The sample was nicely worked into the song, and the verses were just as good. K-Beta never seizes to amaze me. This was cool. 3.5 |
| Posted on May 17, 2010 |
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I'm 100% with Z on this one.Even though he's not the best rapper alive, he supplies something the people can really feel. This song and Rock City's freestyle bring it down to earth.
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| Posted on May 17, 2010 |
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Very impressed. Something to be said about relating to music.
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| Posted on May 17, 2010 |
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First time hearin Whitefolkz... song is decent. Lyrics and music are on point, just something about his voice doesnt fully grab me though..
DJ Sandman (WBTP 95.7 The Beat -Tampa, FL / BumsquadDjz / 1200Squad / RapattackLives.Com / Dynasty's Tour Dj / Laws Tour Dj / Dreampusher Mixtape Best of the Booth Vol. 5 |
| Posted on May 17, 2010 |
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Damnit Z, you stole my comment:
"I am a big fan of "everyday people" music. There is a place for "ballin," "pimpin," and "acting fly" music no doubt, but 95% of all music consumers deep down cannot relate to what the artist is saying." Everyone wants to talk about "keeping it real" but it doesn't get much realer than Whitefolkz. Props.
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| Posted on May 17, 2010 |
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The production is well-put, sample gives the topic a subdued emotional edge it might not otherwise had without it. And I really like the verses, connects directly with many listeners. There are very few people in the world who achieved their choice of career.
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| Posted on May 17, 2010 |
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Just getting to this and definitely my kind of life music here!!! Great work Folkz & Beta!!!
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| Posted on May 17, 2010 |
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not use to this music but ill give a fair rate
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| Posted on May 17, 2010 |
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The careers of Folkz and Beta are in full-flight. GET ALPHA DOGG & INGLORIOUS BETA immediately !!
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| Posted on May 17, 2010 |
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@WHITEFOLKZ @K_BETA
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| Posted on May 17, 2010 |
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the cats i mess with never come whack. and yea soundtrax bout to b a problem for yall
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| Posted on May 18, 2010 |
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ohh yes yes yess that sample in the begining is soo classic but i wish hed do something that is for this time you know like a real hot beat track
this just feel like a awesome throwback |
| Posted on May 18, 2010 |
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K-Beta brought this track to a new level, and i love old school hooks like this. Whitefolkz brought it on this track. I'll play this over "Beamer, Benz or Bentley" or that wack remix any day.
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| Posted on May 18, 2010 |
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i thought k-beta outshined whitefolkz by a kitten's whisker, not much in it but overall his flow and slightly better rhymes got him over the line. loved the production
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| Posted on May 19, 2010 |
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Good call Z. This def appeals to "everyday people". Dope ass sample.
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| Posted on May 20, 2010 |
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Everythings pretty much been said, These guyz have alot more to come I sense..
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| Posted on May 24, 2010 |
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Extremely chill. Beta kills it. Good to hear him jump in on this verse. Folkz is solid. Great sample!
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| Posted on May 29, 2010 |
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Banger!
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| Posted on May 29, 2010 |
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