In 1994, The Notorious B.I.G. kicked off his career with Ready to Die and its first single, Juicy. On the record, the Brooklyn icon reflected on how hip-hop took him from the lower-class lifestyle to the high life. Fourteen years later, the Twin Cities’ Soul Inspired MC, Young Son, has used the classic to write his own ode to simply making it… This Far. Bypassing all the “typical rap topics” (money, cars, drug dealing, and ammunition), Son proclaims he is his own best influence by noting that while fads fade, real music lasts forever. Massachusetts producer Teddy Roxpin adds appeal with a vocal/kickdrum beat, adding some extra shocks to Hip-Hop’s Revival. A lot of people (Hi, Tipper Gore) never thought hip-hop could make it This Far; Young Son continues to prove them all wrong.
Aiite.. not feelin it pursonaly but its i love meaningful songz so 4me Lyrics desurve some respect and Biggiez sample is badd..but i wouldn't lisen to this..
Young Son is def a fresh breath of air. It's amazing that somebody finally realizes that you don't need to appeal to the clubs in order to get a buzz and get noticed by the majors.
If you look back on "Timeless Classic" I referenced this song. This is prolly one of my favorite songs from Young Son. Good looks to Teddy for the assist.
*****
Classic.
This song is clearly dope. What's wrong with people? How old this dude even look man, he gotta be like 18 or 19, and he rapping like this? He like Bow Wow and Soulja Boy age, yet he rapping on Common and Kanye levels man. I mean, he ain't the best rapper alive, but give him credit for being positive in the industry versus what most his peers are doing. And the Twin Cities....that's in Minnesota if i'm not mistaken? If so, MN is sounding fresh...can't wait to hear more from Young Son and other rappers outta there
At First This song didn't cut it for me(His voice). But now I am hooked. I listened to this over and over. This kid is ahead of his time. Artists his age are making club bangers, while this cat making songs you can just lay back in listen to, its good to have a variety and a change every now and then.
Its pretty funny that he actually looks a lil like Biggie. I really like this guys sound and it is definitely different. The beat is done nicely and I am really feeling it! Good Job here. Nice chorus...very well done!
Young Son & Teddy are some talented cats..... very dope and interesting son i cant fathom how someone could rate this a "1" or "2" it was impressive. imagine how good they're gonna be in a few years... these are teenagers...... hip-hop we have a problem!!!
One of Young Son's better joints off debut album, Soul Inspired. Lyrics reminiscing like the early nineties hip hop. The beat is super fresh. Mos Def, track is more dope than the drug. lol. Ya Dig?!?!?
Why do fools fall in love...Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers + Biggie, who would of thunk it?!! Real original and like the flow, I will defineltly look out for more material.
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