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4.5 ( 31 total votes )
What does success look like? For some—and I’m looking at many, if not most rappers here—that vision includes fly clothes, expensive whips, one or more mansions and enough cash to buy it all over again. Yo Dot, however, is thinking slightly smaller for the time being. As the DJBooth newcomer puts it on this inaugural mixtape leak, an exclusive world premiere, “I’m Just Trying to Live.” Backed by Deonte Hayes’ tuneful production, the artist reflects on the frustration of seeing circumstance thwart even the humblest ambitions. Terry T echoes the headliner’s sentiments on verse two, and Logic (of Logic and Raze) drives the point home with a poignant guest chorus. Like what you’re hearing? Then stay tuned for more real-life music leading up to the September 6, arrival of Yo Dot’s DJBooth-hosted Red Mist LP.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on September 3, 2012
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Yodot with that heat
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| Posted on Aug 29, 2012 |
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RED MIST
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 This is terrific. Uplifting, full of soul, and not overly heavy. I am a fan.
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| Posted on Aug 29, 2012 |
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Very dope.
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Super Dope!
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love it
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| Posted on Aug 29, 2012 |
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Dope. BEEN waiting for this album...glad it's on the way!
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| Posted on Aug 29, 2012 |
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Abrahjam Lincoln
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| Posted on Aug 29, 2012 |
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This joint right here is mean, I love it when music like this comes from home, this is the sound of the city, MKE please stand up
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| Posted on Aug 29, 2012 |
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NICE
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| Posted on Aug 29, 2012 |
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So good
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Track is tough. Good shit Yo Dot.
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YO DOT about to drop the real on heads with this #REDMIST
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| Posted on Aug 29, 2012 |
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Tight work by Yo Dot. I never heard of him before, but he definitely bullied this Deonte Hayes beat. Sick flow and the chorus was that real-$hit. Terry-T was good too.
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| Posted on Aug 29, 2012 |
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Sooooo @*#$! good.
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| Posted on Aug 30, 2012 |
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fire...I want to hear more
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| Posted on Aug 30, 2012 |
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Its hot track and loving it!!! Red Mist!!!
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| Posted on Aug 30, 2012 |
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beat is smooth...hook is on point
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| Posted on Aug 30, 2012 |
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Real official real rap right there lookin forward to grabbin that Red Mist
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Simplicity is underrated. The content is relatable, and the music is soulful. I cant wait to hear the rest of the albums... lets see if this tops Shorecrest Memoirs
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| Posted on Aug 30, 2012 |
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| Posted on Sep 01, 2012 |
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i love this song. awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted on Sep 01, 2012 |
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AWESOME CUZZO! I love the beat...smooth but still has your head bobing. I love te lyrics....here's truth and meaning behin them! Many people will be able to relate! You did a wonderfully amazing job! Keep it up! Keep making more like this for those of us that don't really care much for all the hardcore rap. No saying on't do your thang....just don't foget about the "other" side! lol Love ya much cuzzo!!!
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| Posted on Sep 01, 2012 |
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| Posted on Sep 01, 2012 |
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YOU HAVE TO KNOW WHERE VLIET STREET IS. I KNOW. LIVED IN MILWAUKEE FOR 30 YEARS. YO-DOT IS MY NEPHEW AND I AM SO PROUD OF HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted on Sep 01, 2012 |
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I JUST LOVE THIS SONG BECAUSE I KNOW WHERE HE'S COMING FROM.
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| Posted on Sep 01, 2012 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 2 |
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Is this on the top 20 yet?
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| Posted on Sep 01, 2012 |
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Great song! Ready to hear more!
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| Posted on Sep 01, 2012 |
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| Posted on Sep 01, 2012 |
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This guy isn't bad
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| Posted on Sep 02, 2012 |
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the real deal go get it yodot
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| Posted on Sep 02, 2012 |
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| Posted on Sep 03, 2012 |
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This is that inspirational track you throw on when the world does what it does best, knock you on your ass. It says, "Stand back up, homey." and it lends you the hand to do it with. The whole project is saturated with this energy. Good work on the hook Logic. It's seamless. Terry T. has that life experience in his voice that belongs on a beat like this. Much Love to everyone involved with this track.
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| Posted on Sep 06, 2012 |
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I can definitely keep listening to this. Love it!!!
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| Posted on Sep 06, 2012 |
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