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XV - Something Better ft. Tanya Morgan
Artist: XV
Featuring: Tanya Morgan
Producer: illMind
Album: Everybody's Nobody Mixtape
Label: Square Bound Music/Warner Bros.
If there’s one trait common to those who make it to the top, it’s likely the inability to ever achieve complete satisfaction. On the latest record off his forthcoming Everybody’s Nobody mixtape, XV acknowledges that whether you’re talking about cars, women, or musical success in general, “...there’s always Something Better.” Like the mixtape’s previously-featured title track, this record showcases the Wichita native as a canny observer of the game, and two thirds of How Low trio Tanya Morgan also jump on board to provide some sharp insight into just what it is that drives the ambitious individual ever upward. Complete with a catchy, sampled beat by illMind, Something Better is the perfect anthem for all those who have sacrificed their time, money, and peace of mind for a chance at success. Everybody’s Nobody is set to arrive sometime this month, and fans should check back next week for XV’s contribution to the DJBooth.net Freestyle Series.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on March 9, 2009
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1642 |
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from everybody's nobody to something better.
eh. i cant say i like this one as much. im not really feelin the production, so it kinda distracts me from the lyrics. |
| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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:) I wish I could smile harder. You guys know XV is my Favorite rapper. This has a smooth, real rap, to it. More grown man music if you get what i mean... I still love it though.
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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The sampled beat is a good idea but I feels it gets in the way of the lyrics. His lyrics are good and I like the chill production. The hook is strong and I like the energy he brings to it. I can throw it in rotation
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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Not a fan of the production, though i thought XV was able to rise above it & deliver a good performance with the mic. Ive been a fan of XV's ever since I heard A Girl Name Destiny, so I usually have high expectations from him.
I thought the hook was pretty solid as well XV - 4 Beat - 2 |
| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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I'm feelin the beat/sample ... & X to V is dat DUDE !!!! I have always liked the XV's flow,deleivery,lyrics .... he just needs to drop that LP ....
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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I gotta say that I respect XV for spitting verses that make him sound like just a common dude, not tryin to sound like some glorified version of a hustler, gangsta, or whatever else is "in" nowadays...
XV spits nice on here, but it does sound slightly off over this production. I like this production, just not for his flow/voice. |
| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 1622 |
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Aussie Pride is right on this one, XV's lyrics/flow never dissapoint, but the production wasn't his best. I like his fun tracks over these kind, but it still gets a 4 star knock.
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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This song is pretty ok his lyrics were real nice and the beat was ok but its hard to listen to back to back its more of a ok thats a nice song now next type of song.
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1309 |
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Yes, keep'em comin XV! I'm with Mr. Top Hat!
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11633 |
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Nice contributions from TM and illmind, but XV always steals the show. Next Wednesday... we unleash XVizzzy's featured freestyle. In one word: damn.
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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XV is that dude, hands down.. he is simply the nicest out, i give him the title "The Sample King" lol.. i still feel everybodys nobody is one of the dopest records ive heard, but this goes almost as hard, still rockin with it
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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hey... smooth cut. we need some more of this ish and less autotune + t808 drums...
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 424 |
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I like it. In rotation, production needs improvement
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 261 |
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Pretty smooth.
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 3210 |
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Not feelin this very much but it's pretty solid, he has a great flow! Not a fan of productions like this, though. 2,5
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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this is ill...i love IT
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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smooth as usual, gotta give this guy props for sure and the production fits for me
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 122 |
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I am never disappointed by XV. Really feeling his smooth flow on this. And lyrics are solid. Production is hot. A banger for me.
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 332 |
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very smooth flow to this,i def' dig this joint..banger
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2009 |
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not for me....but the artists, ya pretty good..i just really don't like the production
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2009 |
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i concur w. sayin the sample is distractin. if it were me, id turn the sample down, and play some strings on top.. still tite tho
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| Posted on Mar 09, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 115 |
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take account of my account like jewish bankers!!!!! ha its gotta be classic just for that line dude is crazy!!
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| Posted on Apr 02, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 303 |
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XV was awesome as usual. TM was awesome as usual. illMind's production work was sick. Banger!
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| Posted on Sep 06, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2065 |
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I love the old school profuction here, auto 4 stars, XV kills as usaul
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