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4.0 ( 23 total votes )
XV - Squares
Artist: XV
Producer: Johnny Juliano
Album: Unreleased
Label: Square Bound Music/Warner Bros.
Greetings Booth-Heads, and welcome to the Vizzy Zone. If you haven’t boarded yet, now is the time before the seats are filled and you’re left watching takeoff from the terminal. Your captain today is XV, the Midwest heavy hitter that has most recently been signed to a major label deal at Warner Brothers. The celebratory track for today’s flight is Squares, a brand new record he released just after he signed. The production will be brought to you by the eclectic Johnny Juliano, who sets the pace of the track with a beat that, if you’re familiar with the freestyle series alum, fits this ride perfectly. The Kid With the Green Backpack will continue the flight by hitting high altitudes with his bouncy delivery and original wordplay; “Ain’t it funny how, they jog with they jaws, I call it running mouths.” If you liked this journey to the beginning of XV’s final destination, keep a lookout for the talented emcee to drop out of the sky with more dope hip-hop at your nearest DJBooth terminal.
This song first appeared on the
Rap Chart
on August 9, 2010
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It was only a matter of time before this man got his shine with a major label deal. Now, if I can only get him to return e-mails on time and turn out requests since becoming a quasi-celeb haha.
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| Posted on Aug 02, 2010 |
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Big fan of Juliano's production on this one. XV carried the verses off nicely, but I think the hook could use a bit of improvement. Overall, it's good to see that XV's talent is finally being acknowledged.
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| Posted on Aug 02, 2010 |
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This production is great, and fits XV perfectly. XV's verses were pretty good as usual and i liked the hook. A great song. I'm glad to see XV's talent finally recognized by a major label!
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| Posted on Aug 02, 2010 |
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His storytelling and lyrical ability won me over a few features ago, and I don't know why I wasn't up on XV sooner. This track is as solid as any, wit great production and lyrics that keep you tuned in. I have a feeling he's gonna reach the big time as a Lupe Fiasco type popular (although he does have his own dope style.)
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| Posted on Aug 02, 2010 |
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Liking this one. Hope he won't fall out of Warner like Wiz did. Song is great but don't know if Warner will be the right fit for him.
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| Posted on Aug 02, 2010 |
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Wow, we got some bass right here! Love it! Production is powerful and beautifully crafted!
XV's been consistently great with his delivery and lyrics, and doing so in a genuine way! It was about time he got a deal, but more than that, he deserves success. |
| Posted on Aug 02, 2010 |
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no homo, i almost dropped a tear when i heard johnny juliano's production, HE GOT BETTER AS A PRODUCER AD IM PROUD!!!
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| Posted on Aug 02, 2010 |
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XV just continues to impress me...I didn't like this first listen, but now I'm feeling it. And the hook is original. You do only see squares when you're up high!
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| Posted on Aug 02, 2010 |
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Tell me why this guy doesn't have a deal yet...? Raw talent, and the production is on point.
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| Posted on Aug 02, 2010 |
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Juliano did a pretty good work on this one. Nice song.
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| Posted on Aug 02, 2010 |
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Great production. I once visited Juliano's Soundclick page and heard this beat. Great addition to hear XV on this. Vizzy doesn't disappoint.
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| Posted on Aug 02, 2010 |
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omg i nearly just cried reading that! im so proud of XV, wow i cant get over that, so what about his mixtape? loving this btw!
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| Posted on Aug 02, 2010 |
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Great track as we can expect from XV. Hope to see an album soon :d
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| Posted on Aug 02, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 02, 2010 |
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I'd expect a continued rush of new material from Vizzy as he clears out his catalog from songs that WB isn't interested in. Which is to say, if this is a throwaway track, goddamn. As Nino pointed out, the production is a monster, and as always XV's rhymes are on point (props for the Billy Madison reference).
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| Posted on Aug 02, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 02, 2010 |
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I've heard some great work from Johnny Juliano on Soundclick. I was wondering when/how a producer makes the transition from internet to mainstream. It looks like this is how. Very nice production.
I'm excited to hear more from XV now that he's signed. Best of luck |
| Posted on Aug 02, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 492 |
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New XV = great day. thank you god.
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| Posted on Aug 02, 2010 |
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XV goes hard... Banger.
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| Posted on Aug 03, 2010 |
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bout time XV got signed because he has been bringing out some of my favourite tracks ! im still bumping square in the circle and everybodys nobody just about everyday in my car or ipod
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| Posted on Aug 04, 2010 |
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yes, this song is indeed a banga. if there is a weakness tho, it would be the chrous. however, after hearin the chorus a few times it becomes kinda catchy too.
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| Posted on Aug 08, 2010 |
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Production is on par, but its a little too early for XV to to be celebratin dont you think?
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| Posted on Sep 19, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 399 |
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XV rarely disappoints me
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| Posted on Dec 26, 2010 |
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