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b @ Azealia getting Kane's 2nd most positive review so far. QUEEN!
Edit: Wait, why is a D- for Drake a 3.3, but a D for Azealia is a 2.5? EXPLAIN YOURSELF 
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I didn't know we could give F-'s, let me edit my review real quick 
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Originally posted by Doc
Kane has not given one positive review yet and I love it. 
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I'm waiting for the day when I can give a positive review 
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★★★★☆
4 stars out of 5 | Azealia Banks: "Heavy Metal & Reflective"
Broke with Expensive Taste (2020)
During the current rap emergency where Iggy Azalea ascends to the top with her mediocre verses and hits, female rap glimmer-of-hope and controversy-fueled Azealia Banks releases the lead single from the long awaited, probably never going to be released Broke with Expensive Taste. Alongside loyal producer Lil Internet, who also has credits on Banks' "Yung Rapunxel", Azealia monotonously spits over a repetitive synth beat. On paper, it doesn't sound like a recipe for success, but sonically, the song is a certified banger. Azealia's forte is where Azalea's ghostwriting team falls flat the most - her strong lyrical ability is the highest point of the track. Whether it be the clever Michael Jackson references - claiming "I be P.Y.T., you Billie Jean, you been that ex ****" or the title-dropping line where she remarks "I be getting several, you be zero, bet you pressed, bitch, I be looking heavy metal and reflective", Azealia probably won't make a bang commercially, but makes a strong point as to why she's the strongest female rapper currently out. |
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Originally posted by Jameson Teqkilla
b @ Azealia getting Kane's 2nd most positive review so far. QUEEN!
Edit: Wait, why is a D- for Drake a 3.3, but a D for Azealia is a 2.5? EXPLAIN YOURSELF 
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Thanks for that! When I was making the url links I was being lazy by copying and pasting the first one I did, (" 1000 Forms of Fear"), and obviously I forgot to alter Drake's grade accordingly.
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AZEALIA BANKS REVIEW WILL NO LONGER BE COUNTED
AFTER THIS POINT!
~24 HOUR NOTICE
You have roughly 24 hours to get in any last minute reviews.
The final score for Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj - "Bang Bang" will be tabulated and posted tomorrow.

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Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga - "Anthing Goes"
| Anything Goes - Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga
Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga | Streamline/Interscope/Columbia | Release Date: July 29, 2014
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76 | Member Score
Generally favorable reviews
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6.3 | Modscore
Generally favorable reviews
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| dddddddddddddd | Summary: The lead single from the duo's anticipated
collaborative jazz album Cheek to Cheek. | Record Label: Streamline,
Interscope, Columbia
Genre(s): Swing, Jazz, Pop |
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This will be good. 
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What a shame that such a high profile collaboration that offers so much potential is wasted on such a disposable track.
Jessie J enlisted rising star Ariana Grande and certified crossover Nicki Minaj to deliver some impressive bodies of individual work to a lackluster track. The chorus is weak and almost undefinable, the verses fail to compliment stellar vocals from J and Grande and Nicki is left fending for herself spitting out solid verses to a sparse production.
You would think that someone like Grande, who mastered the collaboration with the incredible Problem would be able to bring some life to this track, but you can't bring an already dead track back to life. It's just not gonna happen. Jessie just wasted some star power that could save her career on a worthless song. Though it is doing respectably on iTunes, this doesn't deserve to be the song that proves to be a life saver.
Grade: 3/10
Edit: Can I get warned for a very negative review?
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Originally posted by ClarksonSlays
Can I get warned for a very negative review?
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I don't think so. I wrote scathing reviews of Trouble in Paradise, Heavy Metal and Reflective, and especially Chasing The Sun. As long as you give valid reasons to back up your review you're fine! 
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Originally posted by ClarksonSlays
What a shame that such a high profile collaboration that offers so much potential is wasted on such a disposable track.
Jessie J enlisted rising star Ariana Grande and certified crossover Nicki Minaj to deliver some impressive bodies of individual work to a lackluster track. The chorus is weak and almost undefinable, the verses fail to compliment stellar vocals from J and Grande and Nicki is left fending for herself spitting out solid verses to a sparse production.
You would think that someone like Grande, who mastered the collaboration with the incredible Problem would be able to bring some life to this track, but you can't bring an already dead track back to life. It's just not gonna happen. Jessie just wasted some star power that could save her career on a worthless song. Though it is doing respectably on iTunes, this doesn't deserve to be the song that proves to be a life saver.
Grade: 3/10
Edit: Can I get warned for a very negative review?
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The same general rules apply. As long as you don't troll, you can be as negative in a review as you want.
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Seriously? This is so badly produced I laughed. Who on earth let this not remain just a demo to be locked away for all eternity?
This is just such a complete and utter mess. From the artwork, to Azealia's monotone robot voice, I found myself edging closer and closer to opening up my 4th floor window and just flinging myself out. Azealia just recently left Interscope records on her own accord, but I think Interscope is the real winner here. She may think that they don't deserve her because she may think she has talent, but they don't deserve to be burdened with her.
In sum: the track is disposable. Crappy lyrics, crappy production value, no worth at all. If you want to make a mixtape for the death of music, you could definitely put this on it.
Grade: 0/10
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Originally posted by ClarksonSlays
In sum: the track is disposable. Crappy lyrics, crappy production value, no worth at all. If you want to make a mixtape for the death of music, you could definitely put this on it.
Grade: 0/10
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I'm glad your review won't be counted..

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Originally posted by ClarksonSlays
Seriously? This is so badly produced I laughed. Who on earth let this not remain just a demo to be locked away for all eternity?
This is just such a complete and utter mess. From the artwork, to Azealia's monotone robot voice, I found myself edging closer and closer to opening up my 4th floor window and just flinging myself out. Azealia just recently left Interscope records on her own accord, but I think Interscope is the real winner here. She may think that they don't deserve her because she may think she has talent, but they don't deserve to be burdened with her.
In sum: the track is disposable. Crappy lyrics, crappy production value, no worth at all. If you want to make a mixtape for the death of music, you could definitely put this on it.
Grade: 0/10
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Lemme not put emphasis on a certain element featured on the quote function in comparison to the grade you gave to this

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Originally posted by ATRL Feedback
| Heavy Metal and Reflective - Azealia Banks
Azealia Banks | Unsigned | Release Date: July 27, 2014
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68 | Member Score
Generally Favorable Reviews
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6.4 | Modscore
Generally Favorable Reviews
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| dddddddddddddd | Summary: The second single from the rapper's long-
awaited debut album was produced by Lil Internet. | Record Label: Unsigned
Genre(s): Trap, Hip-Hop |
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EH. It should've been higher. Anyway, you should post (or at least bump) this in the thread when you calculate and assign the final score, just a suggestion 
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How come i never noticed this thread before?  is it to late for me to join in on the fun 
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Originally posted by GetYourAssInMyBed
How come i never noticed this thread before?  is it to late for me to join in on the fun 
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Nope it is not too late! You can get involved and review whenever you like. The songs you can currently review are:
– Jessie J, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj - "Bang Bang" [July 29th - August 1st]
– Hilary Duff - "Chasing the Sun" [July 30th - August 2nd]
– Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga - "Anything Goes" [July 31st - August 3rd]
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Quote:
Originally posted by ATRL Feedback
| Heavy Metal and Reflective - Azealia Banks
Azealia Banks | Unsigned | Release Date: July 27, 2014
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68 | Member Score
Generally Favorable Reviews
based on 47 Ratings | ddddd. | dddddd
6.4 | Modscore
Generally Favorable Reviews
based on 2 Mods |
| dddddddddddddd | Summary: The second single from the rapper's long-
awaited debut album was produced by Lil Internet. | Record Label: Unsigned
Genre(s): Trap, Hip-Hop |
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Member Reviews | d | .iPositive: ████████████████ 29 | d | ....iMixed: ██████ 11 | d | Negative: ████ 7 |
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| Mod Reviews | d | .iPositive: ████████████████ 1 | d | ....iMixed: ████████████████ 1 | d | Negative: 0 |
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Too high.
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Originally posted by GetYourAssInMyBed
How come i never noticed this thread before?  is it to late for me to join in on the fun 
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Never too late! You can always come here to review a song that is currently being reviewed.
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Originally posted by Phoenetic
Never too late! You can always come here to review a song that is currently being reviewed.
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Originally posted by Kane
Nope it isn't! The songs you can currently review are:
– Jessie J, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj - "Bang Bang" [July 29th - August 1st]
– Hilary Duff - "Chasing the Sun" [July 30th - August 2nd]
– Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga - "Anything Goes" [July 31st - August 3rd]
Just start whenever you like, you don't have to review all of them if you don't want to. 
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Thanks guys! Do I just post the reviews in here? 
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