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YC the Cynic - Say Superman
Artist: YC the Cynic
Producer: J EazeeMay x DaBeatz & J Free
Album: You're Welcome
Label: Unsigned
Rejecting the values traditionally attached to wealth, possessions, power and fame, the Ancient Greek Cynics were an unconventional group of philosophers whose ideas still run (extremely) counter to the status quo. Though first-time featuree YC the Cynic doesn’t seem like the type to give away all his belongings and start panhandling just to make a point, the Bronx native does share his namesakes’ desire to strip away the superfluous and focus on the essentials – which, in a hip-hop context, would be hot beats and rhymes. Newly-leaked cut Say Superman, sees YC showing off his lyrical chops over the minimal, retro-informed boardwork of J EazeeMay, DaBeatz and J Free, complete with that classic “It’s a bird! It’s a plane!” vocal sample. Though YC’s heavily-alliterated, elaborately-rhymed flows are undeniably dope, the emcee doesn’t let his on-the-mic prowess go to his head; on the hook, he insists “I’m just a regular man with amazing feats.” Superhuman or not, those who like what they’re hearing can hear more on the artist’s You’re Welcome LP when it drops on February 9.
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I NEVER judge a book by its cover, but when we receive thousands of submissions per month its easy to assume certain artists are not that good because of their accompanying promo photos. Needless to say - being honest here - I didn't expect much from YC (sorry, bro). Little did I know that his rhymes were dope, his beat selection is great, and the end result was a homepage feature (well deserved).
I look forward to more music (and better promo photos) in the future. 
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| Posted on Jan 20, 2010 |
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Ha, @djz, too true. Image does matter, but rhymes matter more, and this kid's obviously got some serious skill, super punchline heavy flow, kind of like a super-underground Loso. I'll listen to more from YC any day.
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| Posted on Jan 20, 2010 |
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Dude shows a tight vocal presence on mic, and a good talent for penning lyrics. I too would like to hear more from YC any day. Rotation fa sho!
That “It’s a bird! It’s a plane!” vocal sample is just... priceless. |
| Posted on Jan 20, 2010 |
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real nice, the whole compilation here was on point-from the beat to the spittN'
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| Posted on Jan 20, 2010 |
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It's funny that he calls himself superman, cause he kinda looks like a mini dwight howard! haha
I'm really diggin' this right here. Sick beat and he rides it well. I really don't care what an artist looks like(unless it's a female). Lol definitely wanna hear more from YC! |
| Posted on Jan 21, 2010 |
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The 3rd verse is ill.
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| Posted on Jan 21, 2010 |
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this song is hot ish.. YC is OD smooth.. nuff said
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| Posted on Jan 21, 2010 |
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Diggin the old school type beat!!
Rotation!! |
| Posted on Jan 21, 2010 |
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the lyrics are dope theres no denyin that, but im not feelin the beat.."i can win connect four in 3 moves" im lovin that line.
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| Posted on Jan 25, 2010 |
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Hi, I am Ami!
please how are you! hope you are fine and in perfect condition of health.I went through your profile and i read it and took intersest in it,please if you don't mind i will like you to write me on this ID(amihaji33@ yahoo.co.uk) hope to hear from you soon,and I will be waiting for your mail because i have something VERY important to tell you. Lots of love Mis Ami Haji! |
| Posted on Feb 03, 2010 |
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