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Discussion: The New Wave of R&B Rate
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Originally posted by Drowned_World
I feel the same. By the way, does anybody else get HAIM teas from "Repeat Pleasure"?
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Listening back to it and you're right. I pick it up especially during the chorus.
Probably why I like it so much!
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Member Since: 4/22/2012
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Quote:
Originally posted by Drowned_World
I feel the same. By the way, does anybody else get HAIM teas from "Repeat Pleasure"?
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That was Dev's weakest song in the rate, so I'm not too sad about it leaving.
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Actually, now that you mention it
And I love that Blood Orange song so much
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Member Since: 9/22/2011
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I think Repeat Pleasure was my highest rated song of his. Should have stayed longer.
I agree with lovesong that Blood Orange's latest album is much better than his earlier work. Champagne Coast is probably the only exception.
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Member Since: 4/7/2009
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The first song eliminated from the Danish duo's sophomore album "Avalanche". "Favorite Star" is more sophisticated, more sexy and more funky with its heavy drums and disco bass. You definitely have to appreciate the more mature, neo-soul sound and a sense of boldness and seduction in the song and her voice.
Average: 7.23
10 Ace Reject, Right Direction, MP2K, Cristhian
9 Eeveelution, lovesong, supaspaz (9.25), Ewan Chaos (9.5)
8 NotTonightTho, Penk, Marq, madonnas (8.5), BubbleGomme (8.5)
7 eegigyy, HERMES, Giliap (7.5), Kang (7.5)
6 Truth Teller, theoyella jukebox
5 Jameson Tequilla
4 -brian, borntodie
3 n/a
2 n/a
1 honeymoonavenue, -brando
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Aw nothing from Avalanche should be eliminated this early.
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Member Since: 1/1/2014
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When will Autre leave?
Favorite Star is great.
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Member Since: 1/1/2014
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Originally posted by Eeveelution
When will Autre leave?
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Once we get to the Top 10
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I'm a bit pressed about Sutphin Boulevard. I knew I should have given it an 8
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Member Since: 4/7/2009
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Originally posted by -brian
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I swear that wasn't intentional.
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Member Since: 12/14/2011
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I must have played it 30 times in a row the first time I ever listened, but idk if I could vouch for it being a GREAT song.
That's for Sutphin.
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Member Since: 4/7/2009
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"Teen Spirit" didn't even make the cut of her debut - which is a shame - but instead treated as a promotional single. Like a few of SZA's tracks this one here has a mournful vibe, an eerie appeal and that beat produced by WonderGurl gives it so much swag and makes it a head knocker. So dope 50 Cent (...) had to join for a remix. "Don't come close, you don't even know me/You think you know me," this is giving Alternative "Nobody's Supposed To Be Here".
Average: 7.25
10 Drowned_World
9 HERMES, Eeveelution, Right Direction, Marq, Ace Reject (9.25)
8 Jameson Tequilla, supaspaz, honeymoonavenue, MP2K (8.5), BubbleGomme (8.5)
7 eegigyy, Truth Teller, lovesong, Ewan Chaos, brando, Cristhian
6 madonnas, Giliap (6.5), Penk (6.5)
5 NotTonightTho, theoyella jukebox, borntodie, Kang
4 -brian
3 n/a
2 n/a
1 n/a
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Member Since: 1/1/2014
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I knew I should've given it a 10.
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Member Since: 9/22/2011
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Teen Spirit is great. I really enjoyed it.
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Member Since: 1/1/2014
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It's her best song along with 'Babylon' though
I'm not too pressed, but it could have been higher
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Member Since: 4/22/2012
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could not get into her, unfortunately
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Member Since: 4/7/2009
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"Boss" is from the brilliant mixtape "In Case We Die" and it's the last song from her mixtape days remaining in the rate. It's so sensual, those moans, the grittiness, the cockiness, the production... I hate comparing and name-dropping but I do it anyway... this is something Rihanna's team wished they'd cook up and put on one of HER albums as an interlude or something.
Average: 7.26
10 eegigyy, lovesong, Drowned_World, Kang
9 madonnas, BubbleGomme, honeymoonavenue, Right Direction (9.5)
8 Eeveelution, Jameson Tequilla, supaspaz, MP2K
7 HERMES, Marq
6 theoyella jukebox, Penk, brando, Ace Reject (6.5)
5 NotTonightTho, Ewan Chaos, Giliap (5.5)
4 Truth Teller, -brian
3 borntodie
2 n/a
1 n/a
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Member Since: 4/22/2012
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nonononononono this is not right
this song slays
you're the boss of me
edit: I gave it an 8 btw
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Member Since: 4/30/2011
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Two of my 10s out in a row, y'all are cruel. Those were some of the best songs in the rate, what a shame.
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Member Since: 4/7/2009
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First artist out, any guesses?
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Member Since: 1/1/2014
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Sampha or that Jessie girl?
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