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Mike Dreams - City Is Mine (The Young Son Version)
Artist: Mike Dreams
Producer: Boi-1da
Album: Counting Sheep Series (Week 5)
Label: MUSIC2DREAM2
The fifth installment of Young Son‘s Booth-exclusive Counting Sheep series represents a concept two years in the making—since ‘07, the reader-acclaimed up-and-comer has been itching to flip City Is Mine, a record off Drake’s Room for Improvement mixtape, into a tribute to his (and my) hometown. Now that he’s gotten his hands on Boi-1da‘s sparse, synth-driven instrumental, he’s finally ready to rep “M-I-double-N-E-A-P-O-L-I-S” to the fullest. As Drake did on the original, MH keeps the focus on entertaining lyricism, lacing his verses with chuckle-inducing lines like “I stay connected to my city like a unibrow.” And, by the way, that MacGyver name-drop was no accident—Richard Dean Anderson is Twin Cities-born and raised (in fact, he and I attended the same high school). Though YS’ sophomore LP, Dreamer’s Poetry, has been pushed back to a yet-unannounced June drop date, fans can still look forward to more exclusive cuts every Tuesday, as well a Booth-sponsored Counting Sheep mixtape compiling all the records in his series in addition to new freestyles, original material, and an interview on June 12th.
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I'm always enjoying Young Son's work. I don't think this was as good as his last few, but he still had some tight rhymes in here. This one's in rotation. Keep it up MH. Lookin forward to that interview.
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| Posted on May 05, 2009 |
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The beat is really catchy by Boi-1da and keeps you nodding your head. Young Son brings some hot rhymes and this is just as good as Drake's version if not better. Banging freestyle!
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| Posted on May 05, 2009 |
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Young Son goes in for his City on this 1. I remember bumpin drakes version this past new years eve on the way to the club in atlanta, it was the only track the chicks who were with me was diggin lol. On another note, production is there, lyrics is very present. Ima give it a 3 only because I've heard his other tracks and I know what he can do, so unfortunately for MH he has set some what of a standard in my book especially with the diner joint, so 3 and a a half star, but I'll round up because I have become a fan.
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| Posted on May 05, 2009 |
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Yeah, agreed, Productof96. He set a standard with the diner track. That's hard act to follow, but he definitely did his thing on here too. I'm proud to be a fan, 'cause we have an outstanding rapper in our midst. Now, although this one doesn't quite live up to its predecessor, it's still a very well done track. I kinda hope the production wasn't SO scarce, but, it doesn't take away from his flow.
I'm going to call this one Banger, not because The Diner was better, but because I don't completely love the production. As for MH's flow, all I have to say is keep it up. You spit very nicely YET AGAIN. Look forwrd to next Tuesday, fam. Well done. |
| Posted on May 05, 2009 |
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yo MH, the creativity ive heard from u lately is jus sick and always surprises me. this is another solid jam with some sick rhymes. 3.5
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| Posted on May 05, 2009 |
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YS, seemingly unstoppable at this point, does his thizzle once again ... BANGER!!!
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| Posted on May 05, 2009 |
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The beat overpowers his voice. Its hard to out due how drake does on his own track and young son definitely didn't. the track is okay he had some nice lines but overall its just an okay song.
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| Posted on May 05, 2009 |
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Hey guys!
Thanks for checking out the track and leaving some real honest feedback and criticism. You feedback is much appreciated! I'm going to continue grinding and trying to reach where I'm trying to get. Tune into YoungSonMusic.Com for all the music and updates. Thanks again Peace Easy and God Bless! P.S: You can download this track below: http://www.zshare.net/audio/594599167ef79998/ |
| Posted on May 05, 2009 |
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Props to MH on here, mad creativity and he knows how much I respect that.
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| Posted on May 05, 2009 |
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No offense but I think this is boring. Where would I listen to this??....drinking tea??? lol.....no hate here though MH;]
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| Posted on May 05, 2009 |
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I feel like I am a pseudo resident of Minnesota after listening to this one. MH does it again. Real fresh, considering I never heard the original from Drizzy.
Always a bright spot on Tuesdays... 
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| Posted on May 05, 2009 |
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Bowserrr read my mind...the diner track was def the brightest star shining in Young Sons' sky...
Shout out to MH...Ive been gone for a minute homie but Ive been hearing the young son buzz and hearing ur tracks homie...i'm spreading the young son word in NYC...1 love and respect homie |
| Posted on May 05, 2009 |
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young son kills all his trackss (: good jobb man(:
ha -i juss heardd connected to my city like a ( unibroww) lmao i love it ? |
| Posted on May 05, 2009 |
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I just started listenin to your songs the other day MH. When I first saw Young Son, i figured it was just some no-name rapper, but it was on here a lot so i checked it out and i like what i hear. Keep up the good work man. Solid lyrics and cant go wrong with a boi 1da beat. 4.5, but i always round down
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| Posted on May 05, 2009 |
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It's good but no way better than your previous songs. This is still something good. It just feels as if the beat is overpowering your voice (just a Lil').
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| Posted on May 05, 2009 |
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M.H did the damn thing lyrically and his flow is kuu... ill spin it
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| Posted on May 05, 2009 |
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Yeah, like Royalty of NY, I've been spreading the word about you here in Austin. As soon as your album drops, you can be sure that everyone's gonna hear it lol. I'll be blarin' that s**t in my car all day long.
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| Posted on May 05, 2009 |
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Wow, You like tea 2? What kind is your fav? I like Chamomile, black tea is the worst. lol Anyway, this is dope, MH is kickin ass.
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| Posted on May 05, 2009 |
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Young Son def has a nice flow....i can't help but think of oldskool rap when i hear him flow. He has an oldskool vibe to him which is certainly not a bad thing....it'll be something different to our everso "too common" industry. I think his flow went well went the beat....I've never heard this song by Drake so in my opinion it wasn't bad, but not amazing.
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| Posted on May 05, 2009 |
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haha BDF;].... (wow this rating system is kind of dumb because I truly don't mean to bring down the ratings twice....)
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| Posted on May 06, 2009 |
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@WOW - I actually think they got it fixed so each of our ratings only counts once. So I don't think you have anything to worry about. :)
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| Posted on May 06, 2009 |
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oh, cool nice to know. thanks.
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| Posted on May 06, 2009 |
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Yeah, it really helps when you're having a debate. Otherwise, the rating would be quite distorted. :)
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| Posted on May 06, 2009 |
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not bad..fam' got mad future-real talk
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| Posted on May 06, 2009 |
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This time I have to agree with WOW! What is hot about this song? it's so BORING! His flow is good but the production is awful. This isn't a song.
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| Posted on May 06, 2009 |
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I've learned from reading MH's comments that he LOVES ecclectic and original production. This is one of those beats. It does get a lil annoying after a while, but MH keeps the track fresh. Nice flow/lyrics once again on this one.
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| Posted on May 09, 2009 |
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i cant respect this dood kuss he jacked this beat AND lyrics from Drake .
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2009 |
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Definitely not called jacking SPARKLECHICK. People rap over other people's beats ALL the time for mixtape tracks. It's a trend over 30 years in the making. It's also known that this is a Drake track originally...it says that in the very review. I also shout Drake and Boi-1da out in the beginning of the song. I go in on the song with original verse lyrics, and even different words on the chorus, just simply with the same melody. I also talk about my city, Minneapolis.
I don't know if you're new to hip hop or not, but yeah, people rapping over already used beats for mixtapes is definitely common and nothing to be surprised about. I hope I clarified this for you. |
| Posted on Jun 03, 2009 |
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Drake also is my favorite artist right now by the way. I've been a fan since 2006.
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