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4.2 ( 32 total votes )
XV - Mirror's Edge
Artist: XV
Producer: Seven
Album: Everybody's Nobody Mixtape
Label: Square Bound Music/Warner Bros.
For most of us, breaking out the Xbox (or Wii, Playstation, Colecovision, etc.) and indulging in a few, uh, wheatgrass shots falls squarely under the heading of “slacking off”—for XV, however, it’s research. Premiered last week on Hot97, the lead single off the Booth favorite’s long, long-awaited Everybody’s Nobody mixtape finds him taking inspiration from bestselling 360 title Mirror’s Edge, relating the hit platformer’s free-running action to his quest for musical superstardom. Frequent production collaborator Seven‘s dreamy synth-piano instrumental is more than a little reminiscent of the spacey, ambient tunes Solar Fields composed for MA‘s score, but Pac-Man Fever this ain’t—the Wichita rapper’s bouncy delivery is in full effect as he once again addresses the pressures of life in the spotlight, and, though his lyrical reflections are a little more diffuse than they were on the mixtape’s title track and the previously-featured Something Better, Mirror’s Edge fits with the project’s overarching theme without sacrificing pop appeal. Everybody’s Nobody has yet to receive a solid release date, but this single has every chance of speeding up the process; in any case, keep it locked to the Booth for further details.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on July 20, 2009
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nice production and flow. solid track. good chorus too
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| Posted on Jul 06, 2009 |
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Sublime talent. A unique voice in a cluttered field of wanna-be rappers. Fun, repeat worthy.
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| Posted on Jul 06, 2009 |
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heard this a few days ago and it is a banger for sure
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| Posted on Jul 06, 2009 |
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Soooo ill! Sounds soo much better hearing it as a cdq rather than the radio rip lol
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| Posted on Jul 06, 2009 |
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Near classic track, Im really looking forward to the debut. I love that crossover production - like a combination of dance and hip hop. This could appeal to a wide audience. Nicely done XV
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| Posted on Jul 06, 2009 |
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Love the smooth production and the the tempo of the lyrics nuff said will definitly hear this one again!
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| Posted on Jul 06, 2009 |
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I think imma take a guess at what @DJZ tryna say - "A unique voice in a cluttered field of wanna-be rappers" = CLEAR DICTION
Very listenable song, if only for the smooth groove of the instrumental XV is rockin over and Vizzy as usual flows effortlessly, making his intricate and complex rhymes seem deceptively simple. |
| Posted on Jul 06, 2009 |
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Aint heard of XV, but I'm feelin' this song. I can relate to it, sure alota people can. Kinda new to the whole booth thing, but this is deff the best place for me to find new music, here in Australia the only american hip-hop released is the POP stuff, pfft. well most of it : p
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| Posted on Jul 06, 2009 |
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smooth, good listen, gonna be hummin this for days...
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| Posted on Jul 06, 2009 |
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This record is off the chains!
XV has been doing it big for a good minute now. This is one of the best songs I've heard from him. This is good, eclectic single material. I agree with the others. This is a near classic joint. I want to hear the full version of his other single that debuted on a NBA Finals Promo called "Now Look". |
| Posted on Jul 06, 2009 |
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Very smooth, interesting introspective thoughts on Mirror's Edge. Nice production, nice flow.
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| Posted on Jul 06, 2009 |
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I'm all smiles. You guys should know by now that Vizzy is my favorite rapper. And song like this prove how different he could be. Listen to simplicity of his flow, very easy right? but the track is still dope!
Also I've found out via his Twitter that "Everybody's Nobody" is dropping July 31th :) |
| Posted on Jul 06, 2009 |
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Dude really came with it. Love the synth-driven, bouncy production. Catchy track.
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i like the feel to it, his voice runs smoothly with the beat.
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| Posted on Jul 06, 2009 |
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I don't think I've heard a bad XV track, there is some hot talent without deals out there, why does it take record companies this long to snatch up some of these cats. XV is doin his indy thing getting his independent paper, but he needs his respect from the Big boys in my opinion.
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| Posted on Jul 07, 2009 |
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5 star production accompanied by a lyrical XV.
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| Posted on Jul 07, 2009 |
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I love XV but this didn't quite do it for me. The beat was missing...something. I feel like the production just needed more cuz it sounded kinda empty to me. With some heavier bass and some claps or snares to make it drive a little more this would have been a banger for sure. Not bad though. 3.5
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| Posted on Jul 07, 2009 |
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? it!!!
I had never heard one of his records- & now I'm definitely motivated to hear the other tracks I've missed out on! ... in love with the lyrics, too! :) |
| Posted on Jul 07, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jul 07, 2009 |
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one of the best from vizzy
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| Posted on Jul 07, 2009 |
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Mirror's edge is a PS3 game. The lyrics of XV's song explain a bit the concept of the video game.
anw cool song ! |
| Posted on Jul 08, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jul 10, 2009 |
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I like this guy want to hear some more tracks from him.... this song is the bomb
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| Posted on Jul 11, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jul 11, 2009 |
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Is it too much to ask for an album from XV entirely produced by Seven?
XV is one of my favorite rappers right now (thanx to djbooth) in less than 6 months, and Seven should be on every rapper's speed dial! |
| Posted on Jul 12, 2009 |
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I can't believe i missed on this one. I checked this guy Myspace i'm speechless, this guy is one of the most talented MC I have ever seen.
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| Posted on Jul 13, 2009 |
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Not diggin chorus as much but rapping is freshh not ta mention the lyrics. Overall i think with different chorus this song woulda been way mor successful
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| Posted on Jul 16, 2009 |
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he sounds alot like cudi imo..
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| Posted on Jul 26, 2009 |
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fantastic chorus, lyrics, and beat!
what more could you ask for?? p.s. DjBooth needs to pick up the Vizzy Vizzy Vizzy (tyrell smith remix |
| Posted on Sep 26, 2009 |
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im starting to notice XV's unique style. its hard to epxalin, but its unique for the better.
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| Posted on Jan 27, 2010 |
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Instant Classic!
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| Posted on May 03, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 278 |
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No Offense but Mike Posner's was WAYYYY..... BETTER..
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| Posted on Jun 19, 2010 |
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just goes to show that niggers are fame stealing, fame seeking whores, thanks XV you've killed hip hop just that little bit more for me.
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| Posted on Sep 05, 2010 |
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This song is addictive, very good man, really great! Mirror's Edge FTW!
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