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Like They Used To
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hiphop underground freestyle snow goons dstroy loop troop qunique arsonists the arsonists jiseone who is freestyle
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mc from brooklyn, ny nuthn but energy, positive, creative
Since his split with the Arsonists, Freestyle has toured half of the planet with the likes of Shabazz the Disciple, Swedish rap champions Loop Troop & Timbuktu, Germany's hip-hop pioneer Torch and the Wu-Tang Clan, developing a strong following in his wake. Wherever he goes or no matter whom he tours with, Freestyle's charisma is evidently visible on and off the stage. This 3 time Zulu Nation Battle Champion has shared the stage with The Roots, Public Enemy, EPMD, and Pharrell. In broadening his appreciation for diversity, he's done festivals with James Brown, Gypsy Kings, Black Sabbath and Kraftwerk. Being involved with events sponsored by major corporations such as Sony, iRiver, Marlboro, Scion, MTV, ABC TV, Viva (Germany), Canal Plus (France), Much Music (Canada), BET, etc. proves Freestyle is top choice when it comes to needing the right person to get it done. He?s also modeled for independent and major clothing lines such as Triple 5 Soul, Illmatic (Germany), G-Shock (Casio), etc? Having been featured in all the major magazines such as The Source, Vibe, Urb, The New York Times, and Hiphop Connection (UK), Free has also established a fan base that transcends all city barricades. Not to mention he has featured on over 30 albums worldwide! His discography is insane, dating from 1995 to now, spilling over with many years of experience. In 2004 Battle Axe Records, home to Swollen members, released his solo accomplishment ?Etched in Stone?, and in 2007 he brings you ?The Long Road to Classic?. Freestyle is the living example of what a rap star should and can be. Warn your friends.
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Hip-Hop • Hip Hop General
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Peak #162
Peak in subgenre #83
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Freestyle
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2007
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October 04, 2007
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MP3 4.1 MB • 128 kbps • 4:30
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-=like they used to=- -=hook=- see they dont make em like they used to the rakims, public enemies, bdps, juice crew and they dont make em like they once did back when i was young buck, i was just a lil kid i wish they make em like they used to da money got a stronghold on my people, and its so true they need to make em like they did, when everybody was da best back when da music was fresh, ya feel me -=4=- -=1st verse=- there was a time when a rhyme meant alot when a crime didnt make u hot and ya prime was ya one shot when it wasnt 'bout a yacht or makin a knot hands in da pot got u signin' on da dot its like u forgot skills now u just tryna find a deal to pay da bills doesnt matta if ya real worse part is everybody sounds da same and now its called a game radio stations are f-ckin lame whos da blame, not da fame, its da fortune and all its da labels chasin money, steady droppin da ball no talent has no balance, fallin off of da wall signin one-hit artists forgettin about da long haul now where da def jams at, where da 4th and broadways where da rawkus at, where da cold chillins at we need da real labels back, here to stay and if not, we'll be lost, neva findin where da real feelin's at -=2nd verse=- we need to clone krs one's pops there's a shortage of teachers holdin it down at da top, yeah we need to give a call to rakim's mother to thank her for the best ever forever, there was never anotha we need to contact rick rubin & chuck D tell em we need ressurection of public enemy i miss a tribe called quest & jungle brothers thank god for de la them brothers just stay fly my native tongue's not tellin y'all to take it back need to move forward and just pick up da slack cuz there's alot dat we lack creativity is on hold ingenious lyricism aint in control its all about da hook its all about da beat maybe a lil singin will make it complete dats how u eat at da table of rap its hard to thrive so people doin' anything to keep em alive and but still... -=3rd verse=- now what about talib what about my arsonists record labels out there can we get a part in this? what about mos def what about common and what about anotha record like soundbombin these artists all have deals and not enuf backin u need to get behind da wheel and just get it crackin u got da roots, rise-n-shine dudes like akrobatik and overseas artists like nat ill and statik and peep looptroop when u get a chance or saian supa crew, representin in france i bring it back home wit my man R.H. BLESS and my cousin bazzilini, easily one of da best or eternia, da illest from da female side i take pride in my hiphop cuz its worldwide they used to make em real good now its all about trends i hope things come around for da betta again written by freestyle album - the long road to classic
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Khaalib
May 28, 2008
Perfect concept! I gotta song with this subject matter I flowed about on my VIP page called "Old Skool" and "I Grew Up Hip Hop", you can check them out and leave some feedback!