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Mike Dreams - My Bus Ride Home
Artist: Mike Dreams
Producer: 2faced
Album: Counting Sheep Series (Week 2)
Label: MUSIC2DREAM2
In the second installment of his Booth-exclusive Counting Sheep Series, Young Son addresses a subject that’s near and dear to my heart: the Minneapolis public transit system. My Bus Ride Home finds the site member and up-and-coming emcee spitting rhymes he jotted down on a summer ‘08 bus ride through the North Side of his hometown, describing everything from the homie hocking knockoff perfume and bootleg CDs to fellow passengers, to the vanity plates he reads out the side window, to the simple experience of waiting for a late transfer over a spacey, sampled beat by 2faced. While my bus ride rap would be a little different in tone (less mellow reflection, more frustrated cursing at missed stops), I have to give Young Son massive props for finding the hidden poetry in such an everyday event. Watch for more exclusive cuts from Young Son every Tuesday leading up to the June 9th release of his sophomore album, Dreamer’s Poetry.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on April 20, 2009
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This was a TIGHT track. MH flowed over this beat very well and the lyrics were great. Nothin but love for MH. Keep it up, man, you are doin' some serious work.
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2009 |
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For someone who is always on the go, I know what its like to have thoughts run through your mind while in transit. For Young Son to capture his ride so poetically - over a hella soulful instrumental by 2faced - speaks volumes of his skill.
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2009 |
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one year im commenting right after "michaelhannah"
the next year im commenting his SONG lol. ah this is coo. beat is awesome. yeah alone time is always when u get to think bout ish. im feeln it. |
| Posted on Apr 14, 2009 |
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this is mad fresh, everyday things into a smooth flowing song, major props.
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2009 |
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this is hot as hell
not 2 mention the mpls transit is such a pain |
| Posted on Apr 14, 2009 |
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One of the favorites, MH
Tight lyrics with smooth production Keep that nasty ish up, son |
| Posted on Apr 14, 2009 |
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Fresh idea, nice poetry, perfect production to fit the pensive rhymes... yea overall the best track I've heard from you so far, fam. I love tracks wit real lyrics, this is just some everyday $h!t. Yea its amazing how MH made this so poetic within one busride, I def relate to this track.
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2009 |
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Nice track not a subject matter most rappers would spit about but he makes it work. The production is smooth this is fresh and original!
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2009 |
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Wow! this def has a classic feel to it. the feel kinda reminds me of Nas-"One Mic". i agree lyrics are very poetic and ill too.
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2009 |
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I haven't been commenting much, I know, but I had to post here.
This is my favourite song by MH so far. The song, hey, I'm not even going to say it in my own words. "For someone who is always on the go, I know what its like to have thoughts run through your mind while in transit. For Young Son to capture his ride so poetically - over a hella soulful instrumental by 2faced - speaks volumes of his skill." |
| Posted on Apr 14, 2009 |
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A soft instrumental complements Son's great storytelling ... Makin music from his experiences, i digg it ... I will place this right next to "This Far" ...
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2009 |
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He has skill for transforming a lame bus ride into something poetic and quite interesting, although this is not something I would listen to over and over.
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2009 |
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yea, this is fresh, very inspiring!
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2009 |
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MH, good work again my man. Real solid production to go with the story-telling lyrics. Nice to hear some 'real' rap with MH tellin us a story that you can believe he actually experienced. Keep up the good work.
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2009 |
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this track is crazy laid back. i'm diggin' the lyrics and his flow.
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2009 |
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MH, I was a big fan of your first song...And this is ten times better! Very nice chill track, but one that I actually like! (Not a fan of chill tracks) Production is smooth, and your flow is excellent! Keep this sh*t up, MH!
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2009 |
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If I could add the extra .5 to the three that you see, that would be the rating for this smooth cut. I like how you changed your game compared to "Speaks Down Low" and went for a more laid back sound...your rhymes are much tighter on this than on "Speaks" and really paint some pictures here....but I preferred the production on "speaks" compared to this and that might put me in the minority on this page.
For someone who rode the bus 2-3 times/day for 7 straight years, I have to say you pay complete homage to the experience...great flow YS/MH - looking forward to the next sheep to be counted... |
| Posted on Apr 14, 2009 |
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2009 |
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not bad im diggin this ,ill throw into rotation
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2009 |
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Once again, MH impresses me; definitely a banger here. The production is very chilled and compliments Young Son's voice perfectly. Props.
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2009 |
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Thanks for all the love again this week y'all. That's much appreciated!
Dreamer's Poetry COMING 6.9.09! http://www.youngsonmusic.com News Updates: news.youngsonmusic.com Personal Interests Blog: blog.youngsonmusic.com Peace Easy and God Bless! |
| Posted on Apr 14, 2009 |
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Production is so chill and nice lyrics mad props MH!
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2009 |
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Wow! Great feel to this one!
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2009 |
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smooth, chillin music with an intelligent, interesting rap on top... def banger
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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Wow... beat...damn!
Good rappers like Young Son really shine when they get decent production. The concept is really fresh and well developed, the flow just demands respect! |
| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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Pretty darn diddleyarn dope mayne
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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@MuzzieBoi - Good to have you back, but I am going to start charging people for quoting me! haha
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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I'd like to understand what he says while rapping...I understand almost everything when they sing but when they rap it's too difficult for me :( anyway this track is a classic, the production gave me shivers...it's smooth, chillin and soulful...his flow is great!
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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This is a hot one MH. Have you ever heard of The Jacka? From the bay area. This has his kinda vibe to it. You killed this mydude. This is my second favorite track from you. My fav still has to be "Say these Werds"!
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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MH sounds like AZ. Pretty sick premier.
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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This track definately has the lyrics of a true MC (Real). I always appreciate artists who are real in their music. I personally believe that an artists personality and life should show in their music or craft.
Keep them coming family. |
| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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Well It's not an everyday situation where a Djbooth member turns into a Djbooth rapper if you know what i'm sayin'. That does show that MH has some sparkling good talent. This is by far the best song from him. He managed to turn a normal bus ride home into a pleasurable experience and a time to reflect. The soulful vibe kept me hooked, and i'm putting it on repeat.
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2009 |
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Well It's not an everyday situation where a Djbooth member turns into a Djbooth rapper if you know what i'm sayin'. That does show that MH has some sparkling good talent. This is by far the best song from him. He managed to turn a normal bus ride home into a pleasurable experience and a time to reflect. The soulful vibe kept me hooked, and i'm putting it on repeat.
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2009 |
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damn.. mad props to young son.. this is the first time i've heard em.. the boy can rap better than ANYBODY on the radio. He's what the game has been missing.. hip-hops coming back to life!
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| Posted on May 02, 2009 |
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This Dude Could Change The Game If HE KEEP GOIN HARD LIKE DIS I LOVE IT
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| Posted on Jun 17, 2009 |
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Damn Mike D did it again, im never gonna think bout a bus ride the same way again now lol. Auto 4 Stars
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I like this one the production is excellent.
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