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Mike Dreams - Tha Diner
Artist: Mike Dreams
Producer: Suzanne Vega & DNA
Album: Counting Sheep Series (Week 4)
Label: MUSIC2DREAM2
Tom’s Diner is one of those songs that was made to be sampled—whether or not you recognize the title, Suzanne Vega‘s “Dat-da-da-da, Dat-da-da-da” hook is likely burned into your memory. Inspired by the song’s interpolation on 2Pac‘s Dopefiend’s Diner, Young Son has snatched up that famously catchy snippet from the hit DNA remix for the fourth entry in his Booth-exclusive Counting Sheep series. Tha Diner finds the artist sitting at a coffee shop, observing his surroundings in a manner reminiscent of the Booth-acclaimed My Bus Ride Home, but the plot thickens with the introduction of a potential love interest in verse two—I won’t spoil the rest, but I will say that the incredibly clever way in which Young Son spins his tale around Vega’s verses makes Tha Diner worth at least two listens. Stay tuned for more exclusive cuts every Tuesday leading up to the June 9th release of Young Son’s sophomore album, Dreamer’s Poetry.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on May 4, 2009
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Young Son fits perfectly on the sample. He continues to impress me with his lyrics and flow. This has a unbelievable vibe...cant help but nod your head! Banger!
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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I'm not sure its possible to mess up while sampling a Suzanne Vega record (unless you're Rocko, maybe). With that said, MH does his thing ONCE again. Anytime you can tell a story, keep the listener focused, and remain catchy things are looking up for your career.
Four entries in and the momentum continues to build... 
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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Damn! I can't say enough about this dude. He flowed perfectly on this production. Good sample as well. Banger for sure. Keep it up, MH!
Sidebar: The sampled hook sounded a lot like Kingston's hook on "Posted On The Corner." I'm definitely thinkin he got the inspiration for that track from this sample. Kinda random but whatever, it's something that caught my attention. |
| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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voice and flow does the beat MAD justice...good job
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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Another impressive outing by MH. And, if I'm not mistaken, this is straight outta the booth! Props MH!
I agree wit richard, that is a perfect song to sample and it works so smoothly on this track. The production fits beautifully with it and MH's flow and pitch work well over it. Lyrics are pensive and hot as usual. I'm really feelin what u been doin man, keep doin it! |
| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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MH, I gotta apologize for missing your last track. Stuff got in the way of my access to a computer, and I totally forgot about it. I'll swear right now though, fam, that I ain't missin another!! Which leads me to this week's track...very, VERY nice work. Love the sample, and as always, I love you flow!! This needs to keep up!! I can't wait for next week's track! I gotta call this one classic, yall. It'll definitely be stuck in my head for a while. And I'm not complaining. Not one bit. :)
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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MH held it down, no questions! Glad to see this dude following his dreams. Lyrical poetry right here, straight fire.
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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The prod alone elevate this song to must listen status ... & YS slides in and out of the beat with ease ... Awesome ... 4.5 & i will round-up ...
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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Since I heard tha flows of this artist.. It's a wow!! Damn cool!! Keep it up!! d8)
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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I just caught the part about pouring milk into apple cider, which is hilarious. Now THAT is an eye for detail.
This is really growing on me, and I liked it to begin with. |
| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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i agree the flow was sick once again. the sample was decent, but i jus didnt feel the energy or motivation that ive been hearin from this man lately. still a decent song.
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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I remember when Michael Hannah let me know he was diggin' Zoe's "On The Corner" (especially JR's beat and Kingston's hook with that sample-which he was hoping to use). Now I can see why he wanted to use that-this is CLASSIC right here man! Just a laid-back telling of what went on at that diner-from the kid with his Game Boy to the milk & apple cider pouring, this paints quite a picture here.
(In case you're wondering, I've seen similar stories over at the Dynasty restaurant in my hometown of Racine-since I learned my pastor Fr. Mark loves that place, I've eaten there every time I felt like catching that mood) |
| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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Where I download this track. None of the media sharing websites arent having it. Anybody know where I can get this song?
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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@ultimate hip-hop - agreed. MH, throw a mixtape out so we can start arguments with friends over who heard you first. This is one of my favorites to date. Fantastic
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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Love it! That is one of my favorite son@s ever. MH you done it a@ain!
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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in rotation
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2130 |
So surprised at the abundance of love of this track. That's much appreciated! Thank y'all. You can download the track here:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/59301363d6f32db1/ |
| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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The lyrics catch my attention everytime.
I like how the story keeps you hooked. The production was on point...moch love for this one Young Son. Like I said before...all this hard work will pay off, but you also have to be willing to work harder. Nice! BANGER |
| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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MH, Tight track. You seemed to fit in this track perfectly can't wait for the next one (I'm saying that already)
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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it was meant to be a classic. Sorry bout the mistake
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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Another job well done MH. Great choice for a sample and the lyrics were on point, as always.
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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love for this song, banger
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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f*cking raw. had me dancing right out of bed this morning.
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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Nice use of the sample, using more than the "da da da" makes it way more enjoyable/listenable. Solid track, but I'm still "Gettin Live" from last week : )
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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this man killed the beat merked the hook ;love emmm`( :
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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if u wanna dl easily get download helper for mozilla, enjoy, like i enjoy this song :)
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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This Young Son dude is really flowing nicely on all these songs. This sample and his flow go together like peanut butter and jelly
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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Incredibly solid, this song reminds me of some old hip hop songs...he has a good flow and I love that background sample, I always like when they use it!
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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This song is pretty tight I like it I love duh way he flows in here anyways I listen too it all the time now and duh beat shiet im lovin it hella anyways yeah sicc song meeh love it...
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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Fifth time listenin to this. Gotta just say that not only does it not get old, it actually gets MORE interesting the more times you listen to it!!! No one has the ability to do that anymore!!! Dammit, Michael Hannah! This one right here is just amazing!!! I love this track!!! This has to go in my top 10 favorite tracks ever. Most definitely. Just the way you tell this story...it's like you're telling two stories. Everything meshes so well. You did more than well, MH. You made a Classic, beyond all doubt. I will listen to this for years and years to come. Thank you for making this track.
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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Smoooth flow on this MH. I remember you talkin bout how you made your own music and that you spit your own, on the tracks. Mean to hear your material on the booth MH dis hea is a Str8 Banga. Keep up the good/hardwork breetha, MEAN. (mean= wickedly good in NZ)
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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this sample is a classic,mh keep it up big dawg you doing the damn thing lately,have to give it 4
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| Posted on Apr 29, 2009 |
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Thanks for all the love on this joint y'all! It's definitely appreciated!
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| Posted on Apr 29, 2009 |
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classic sample, did you clear it fam?? Hope you get blessed with that for your project...that would be OFFICIAL!
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| Posted on Apr 29, 2009 |
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Ey I just noticed that your album is set to drop June 9th. Definitely an album I'm gomnna go out and buy. You really have done a great job here, Hannah. I know I keep saying that. But I still haven't stopped listening to this since Monday night. :) I can't wait to see what you drop next week. Good luck in your future, MH. As of right now, it's lookin' pretty bright.
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| Posted on Apr 29, 2009 |
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Young sons lyrics are meaningful, and the production on the beat is sick. You did it again MH!
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| Posted on Apr 30, 2009 |
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yeah im feeling this one to....it tells a story and makes you wan to keep listening. I dont like the sample though:///... but thats the only downer for me:]]....its cool.
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| Posted on May 01, 2009 |
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This shit is so fire... i sware I can't wait for the album and I love hearing every new track he posts.
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| Posted on May 02, 2009 |
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Good track keep at it.
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| Posted on May 02, 2009 |
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classic. 4 sure. originality is the key to success these days. it might not mean u top charts but thats the way it iz. no reason why this 1 cant tho
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| Posted on May 03, 2009 |
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OMG!!! You turned my mind into a canvas and painted a perfect picture. The production was heavy enticing. Whole thing was cold blooded. LOL,I'm giving this kat mad head right now, but I love this track
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| Posted on May 04, 2009 |
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wow really an impressive track, great production, catchy, and great story telling. he seems to fit so well with this sample. banger!
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| Posted on May 06, 2009 |
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That was a hot song
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| Posted on May 08, 2009 |
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Can't stop playing this on my ipod. Amazing.
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| Posted on Jun 02, 2009 |
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