XV

Avg Rating: 43210   4.3 ( 30 total votes )

XV - Benjamin Button

Artist: XV

Featuring: M.A.S.H

Producer: Bach Logic

Album: DJBooth.net Exclusive

Label: Square Bound Music/Warner Bros.

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Booth regulars know that XV is far from your average rapper, but few could have guessed how unusual he really is—on this unreleased track, making its world premiere right here in the Booth, the Kansan buzzmaker makes the startling revelation that he’s been aging backwards a la Benjamin Button.  Okay, he isn’t literally getting younger (which is sort of a shame, since he could’ve held the distinction of being the only rapper to add a “Lil’” to his stage name); as he explains over Bach Logic‘s upbeat, string/vocal sample accompaniment, the transition from selling drugs to collecting flashy toys simply makes it seem that way.  Mayday and Chris Reg of New Jersey duo M.A.S.H. complete the picture, reliving their early years and reminiscing about the people and places they’ve left behind in nostalgic middle and closing bars.  Though this track’s not currently slated for inclusion on any forthcoming project, its quality speaks for itself; packed with lyrical insight, this wistful meditation on youth and the inexorable march of time is sure to be a Booth blockbuster.

This song first appeared on the Independent Chart on August 31, 2009

   

Listen to More: XV , M.A.S.H , Premiere     Written by richard


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DJ Z
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DJ Z
Total Ratings: 11662
Rating:  43211
... and his legend continues. Big SHOUTS to M.A.S.H for sliding over this PREMIERE. It's nice to hear everyone over this change-of-pace production by Bach Logic.
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Posted on Aug 28, 2009    

that1kid13
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Posted on Aug 28, 2009    

ChrisReg
Rating:  54321
Posted on Aug 28, 2009    

ComPL3xXTheMC
Rating:  54321
Posted on Aug 28, 2009    

J Worthy
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J Worthy
Total Ratings: 334
Rating:  43211
I don't think there's ever been an XV song that I didn't enjoy. I can't wait for his Album.

Great Concept. I've listened to every mixtape of XV's that I could find. And in his earlier ones, it was way more "Street" than it is now. But then it slowly faded away. Anyway, The production is Sick! Flow was right! All 3 did their thing...


Posted on Aug 28, 2009    

Mike Dreams
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Mike Dreams
Total Ratings: 2130
Rating:  54321
The production caught my attention super quick! M.A.S.H snapped too. This is one of the hottest records I've ever heard from X.V. Classic.

As a matter of fact, I'm going to go ahead and say that it is that best record I've heard from X.V.


Posted on Aug 28, 2009    

bfears
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bfears
Total Ratings: 177
Rating:  43211
i love the concept. XV killed.


Posted on Aug 28, 2009    

Sigurd
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Sigurd
Total Ratings: 267
Rating:  43211
Ah, man, dunno if this was the best X.V. track I've EVER heard (latest mixtape has some sick, sick songs). However, both he and M.A.S.H. killed this. Love the production, love the idea. Great record.


Posted on Aug 28, 2009    

Mr.Top Hat
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Mr.Top Hat
Total Ratings: 4267
Rating:  54321
EACH and EVERY time XV does a great job of showing his ability to CLEVERLY spit about thought-provoking themes in a new and refreshing way. Last week with "To Do List" and now as he uses this song to recount his life and share personal feelings, touching on losing friends, drug addictions. And as ALWAYS XV does a great job of summing up track’s purpose and feel on hook. Mayday and Chris both drop tight verses as well, handling both rhymes and rhythms with equal ease.

[Resume playing "Undeniable"]


Posted on Aug 28, 2009    

d mac
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d mac
Total Ratings: 904
Rating:  54321
This is the best track ive heard from XV, and maybe even the best track I've heard this year. That beat is so smooth and both MCs come correct. Not to mention the hook catches you. XV, you outdid yourself man.
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Posted on Aug 28, 2009    

BDF44
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BDF44
Total Ratings: 2281
Rating:  43211
This is a great song. I've never heard of M.A.S.H. He impressed me on here. Production is good, concept was perfect. I feel like XV may be the next to blow. He's got all the GOOD qualities of a mainstream MC and a new city to "put on the map" Kansas Stand up. You are well represented


Posted on Aug 28, 2009    

CoKupz
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Total Ratings: 12
Rating:  54321
Wow first time I heard this man cuz im new to this boss site. KILLED IT! I love underground


Posted on Aug 28, 2009    

B.G.'z the truth#32
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B.G.'z the truth#32
Total Ratings: 303
Rating:  43211
Everybody's Nobody was a dope mixtape. XV keep doing your thing. I'm listening.


Posted on Aug 28, 2009    

musicmuffin
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musicmuffin
Total Ratings: 25
Rating:  54321
I'm trying to introduce my friends to some new music and XV is definitely on the top of list. XV never disappoints. real unique track with lots of feeling.


Posted on Aug 28, 2009    

theuntouchabledjkrunk
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theuntouchabledjkrunk
Total Ratings: 45
Rating:  43211
Great song kind of reminds me a bit like KID CUDI.


Posted on Aug 28, 2009    

c0kupz
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Total Ratings: 42
Rating:  54321
I love recording these sounds and puttin em on disc listening to em in the car


Posted on Aug 29, 2009    

Z Mich
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Total Ratings: 10
Rating:  54321
Can't say there are very many XV songs I listen to and go "what was he thinking?". Hah, luckily I don't have to worry about saying it here either. Solid song, solid chorus, just solid. This guy is quickly taking over my itunes playlists!


Posted on Aug 29, 2009    

ill will
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ill will
Total Ratings: 205
Rating:  32121
lol c0kupz
welcome to the internet


Posted on Aug 30, 2009    

Aussie_Accents
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Aussie_Accents
Total Ratings: 2919
Rating:  43211
A-MA-ZING!
Deff gonna hav ta hook up this song so I can play it flat out :p
Gettin' the XV fever slowly


Posted on Aug 31, 2009    

KicKN' iT GuCCi !!
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KicKN' iT GuCCi !!
Total Ratings: 9
Rating:  32121
just ok for me here too..no big deal,really..just sayin'


Posted on Aug 31, 2009    

buellsupertt
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Total Ratings: 1
Rating:  54321
love the song.... im a newer fan of xv's music but a long time fan of M.A.S.H. always a smash when chris reg speaks


Posted on Aug 31, 2009    

MusicLover07
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Posted on Sep 02, 2009    

o_black
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Total Ratings: 151
Rating:  54321
i'd say...overly perfect


Posted on Sep 07, 2009    

str8upcrow
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Total Ratings: 1
Rating:  32121
its a tight song


Posted on Sep 10, 2009    

mistabig420
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Total Ratings: 5
Rating:  43211
been coming to this site for awhile now, but first time commenting, pretty good song and man i love this site. ive got all my friends hooked on the BOOTH


Posted on Oct 24, 2009    

The 149th
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The 149th
Total Ratings: 2065
Rating:  54321
XV just umps the ante everytime he get on the mic. He puts a tremendous amount of effort and thought everytime he produces a track and it def. comes through here. I'm tempted to give this one a classic rating, i've never gave so many classic rating for so many songs, let alone for one artist. But i think XV def. deserves it!


Posted on Dec 21, 2009    

RunNGun22
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Posted on Feb 27, 2010    

RyanSx
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Posted on May 15, 2010    

Whaat
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Total Ratings: 67
Rating:  54321
Agreeing with most, it's indeed a classic. Dope production, dope lyrics.


Posted on Jun 23, 2010    

Karan Gupte
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