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A letter 2 Hiphop &mdash 07/15/08 - 08:07:31 PM
Real Cool Moses I am not really a hip hop Rap fan but You's pretty cool.
singer you are. I love the way you read the letter out too. Way to go. Music is really cool too. Well done.
Peace Dee [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Dee &mdash 07/16/08 - 09:46:26 AM
Well it's cool if your not a rap fan as long as you Hiphop Moses fan :D because I plan to do it all and knock down Genre barriers until it's just music.
MOses [ Reply to This ]
Returned to Sender... &mdash 07/15/08 - 08:21:18 PM
Hip-Hop Unknown. LOL
I like the humor and irony of this song, as well as its very smooth musical bed. I *listened* to the rap, but really dug the harmony vocal work.
Nice work, Moses. ;)
--- Joe [ Reply to This ]
LOL@Returned &mdash 07/16/08 - 11:29:52 AM
Did I not put the right postage :D Thanks for your comments glad you listened to the poetry I'm more proud of that the any part ;)
Moses [ Reply to This ]
Interesting take on the matter &mdash 07/15/08 - 11:07:22 PM
Very creative idea, and great execution.
Smooth sounds too. I like that bass that just glides through the music. [ Reply to This ]
Thank you Vic &mdash 07/16/08 - 11:44:41 AM
I'm glad you liked it. I've been having to defend Hiphop a lot lately but at the same time having my own disappointments. I was reminded as a kid, when me and one of my older cousins got into outside and the this older kid that didn't like was like "yeah you aint nothing I'll help him beat you up. Well we both ending up beating him up and my cousin told him " I can talk to him that way cause we're Family but your not" ahh to be a kid again LOL
Moses [ Reply to This ]
Sophisicated... &mdash 07/15/08 - 11:53:34 PM
This is as smooth as pouring cream... Really like the chord voicings and the harmonies. And obviously you have a nice rhythm track holding it all down...
I can see why you love Logic - you make it sing sweetly for you.
-Patrick [ Reply to This ]
:) @smooth as pouring cream &mdash 07/16/08 - 01:07:38 PM
Thanks for that compliment & comments I'm glad you liked it, and yes Logic and I got a good thing going on I'm trying not to cheat he he he.
Moses [ Reply to This ]
What a wonderful &mdash 07/16/08 - 01:18:03 AM
sound you have created. Great lyrical ideas - the sound bed is fantastic, love the jazzy keys. The vocal harmonies are just superb. I really love this - shame no download.
Cheers
Len
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Thanks &mdash 07/19/08 - 07:40:14 PM
Lengold you comments are very inspiring and as always appreciated...
Moses [ Reply to This ]
This is &mdash 07/16/08 - 04:35:34 AM
just so nice, nice, nice; love everything about it the backing , backing vocal harmonies, your singing and your rap (and I never would have said I liked rap till I heard you here at MJ). You have the most clear voice for rap so that every word is audible and a nice message too. Love the smoothness here ......and good luck with the CD, cheers M [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Moviz &mdash 07/26/08 - 03:31:27 PM
What a great comment from you, something as an artist you always love getting. I've decided to do more than one Cd, since I feel I can hold my own in a couple different Genres(debatable I'm sure). I love R&B and Love songs, I am Hiphop, and I wanna give my Rock side a chance. Thanks for the wish of luck I'll need it he he he.
Moses [ Reply to This ]
Very cool &mdash 07/16/08 - 09:19:33 AM
Wow &mdash 07/16/08 - 11:34:37 AM
Have to say that hip hop has never been on my radar for my usual listening, but this is a very nice chart. Nice chord transitions, impeccable recording. I like the groove and feel. Singing is spot on. I like the little organ lick about 2/3 of the way in; very subtle little thing in the background, but a cool addition. Nicely done. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Bubowski &mdash 07/26/08 - 03:53:12 PM
Glad you liked it and that organ lick started out as a mistake but I liked it too so I kept it.
Moses [ Reply to This ]
A letter 2 Hiphop &mdash 07/16/08 - 03:41:16 PM
Since I don't know much about Hiphop I don't feel qualified to vote on this or critique it so I'll just leave a comment to let you know I was here.
I do like the mix on this with one caveat. It has an interesting mix of sounds that work well from what I hear, but for my ears the Vox is a little to far back in the mix. Need to bring the vocals up a little so the lyrics can be heard without straining.
Other than that this sounds very good to me Moses.
Be well and be cool man
Ed [ Reply to This ]
I forgot to mention this one thing &mdash 07/16/08 - 03:44:30 PM
To me, even though this has a hiphop beat to it, the song sound more like Jazz to me. Maybe you can start a new trend and call it Jazz-Hop.
Anyway, it's cool sounding.
Ed
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Thanks Sloparts &mdash 07/26/08 - 04:33:27 PM
Here's the thing at-least in my mind you don't really need to know the Genre to like or get something from a song. I like were the vocals are sitting right now, but I appreciate the tip.
Before HipHop got it's name it was consider part of Jazz, Funk or other ... Gil Scott-Heron is one of these artist but there are many others who might surprise you. Ray Charles, James Brown, and Count Basie (30's), actually have Hiphop songs of their own. Hiphop usually crosses Genre barriers I'm just continuing the trend. Now I do have a Latin-Hop song :)
Moses [ Reply to This ]
Clever &mdash 07/17/08 - 10:18:25 PM
Yeah, what happened to Lauryn Hill? "That thing" was a great track. I like how you quote in your song. I love the ending of this one. good stuff. how come you didnt post it on iComp? [ Reply to This ]
dude! &mdash 07/18/08 - 07:08:31 PM
to be honest, i dont like this as much as i like all your other stuff. yo you can sing, and write ! ill be be lookin out for your stuff. keep singing man! this is not a knock on this song. keep doin it man! [ Reply to This ]
ooooooooo.... mmmmmmmm...... &mdash 07/19/08 - 05:57:14 AM
pouring a drink... kicking off my shoes ... and it isn't even lunchtime!!! this is smooth as silk ... as sensual as velvet but... it might just be me - lol - ty - love it xoxox [ Reply to This ]
Great &mdash 07/19/08 - 07:20:53 PM
Nice song.... I rarely listens to hiphop, but this song is really listenable.... You're good a the words and rap... You sings in a good way... And the background vocals has a good sound.... Feelings is in this.... Thanks for sharing... [ Reply to This ]
Love this &mdash 07/19/08 - 07:33:18 PM
Nice structure and very involving concept. Though I may not totally agree with everything here I do appreciate what you've made. Thank you. [ Reply to This ]
pro. &mdash 07/20/08 - 12:23:30 PM
great production. perfect mix, nice groove - bass and keys are killer. speaking of killer, your bgs are simply amazing. great note choices. the vocals get an 11! [ Reply to This ]
Very nice man &mdash 07/20/08 - 10:13:11 PM
I love your beat and the vibe is great . Your vocal is smooth and well leveled in the song . Love the poem and the concept and the production is smooth and well mixed . Great song fellow hiphopian . [ Reply to This ]
Hate Hip-hop &mdash 07/21/08 - 12:12:48 PM
great &mdash 07/26/08 - 03:05:24 PM
great production, vocals, and lyrics. Nas said "Hip Hop is Dead." KRS-One said "Hip Hop Lives." Your track continues and clarifies the debate ;). Great stuff. But seriously, where is Lauryn Hill?? Miss her.
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wow &mdash 08/01/08 - 12:28:19 PM
I was directed to this from your forum post. The message is read loud and clear over here. I think every genre needs a letter like this. Your message is so well told. It's firm, but you're not disrespectful, you're earnest. I'm glad you posted the forum link. This is great! [ Reply to This ]
Syrupy smooth &mdash 08/01/08 - 12:55:57 PM
Hard to avoid that word "smooth", as so many other posters to this song have used. That's because it's maybe the smoothest sound I've heard on Macjams.
Smooth vocals singing some great lyrics and a seamless job getting everything blended together, almost like you rubbed out all the hard edges of a drawing with your thumb.
Smooth! [ Reply to This ]
a far stretch &mdash 08/01/08 - 07:14:49 PM
from 'Spread Love'? but maybe not., bro.
"if you feed a man a fish, you can feed him for a lifetime..." Priceless words there
I don't qualify to crit this or anything, but a cool groove. You always have a super vox thing going, no doubt the gold in there, Moses. A big heart, no less - you can't put a tab on that value, appreciate that.
. - Harold [ Reply to This ]
Sweet groove &mdash 11/13/08 - 01:06:48 PM
Awsome, I think you have a great sounding rap voice, cool attitude. But mainly I love the musicality of it. Great harmonies and singing parts too. The actual rap is tight and engaging to listen to. Sounds really pro, even when you are cramming a lot of words together, it works and is still smooth, not forced like you hear with rappers that are trying to hard to fit it all in. I also love that the music in the background is as interesting as the rapping and singing. Too often this seems to get left behind or is afterthought. [ Reply to This ]
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singer you are. I love the way you read the letter out too. Way to go. Music is really cool too. Well done.
Peace Dee
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