"Jr. Pinchers vs. Twinz Beatz" vs. Kanye WestWhat do you get when Kanye West, one of the biggest stars on the planet takes a detour into dance music? You get a mega star, Kanye, stuck on the moon. Kanye has had successful projects in the past and is well known for ground breaking albums that defy gravity and this has given him the "machismo" to explore his musicality. "Walking on the moon" is actually a multi collaboration with Terius “The–Dream” Nash"
1who is this collaborations dominate entity,and Seamus Haji & Paul Emanuel the hit making Dj/Prodcuers responsible for "Walking on the Moon's" most popular version on iTunes.
The–Dream began writings songs for up–and–coming rappers and hooks for his peers. He got his first publishing deal in 2003, when he signed to Peer Music after writing B2K’s single, “Everything.” He also had an additional hit on Brittney Spear's album, “Me Against the Music” feat. Madonna. But his biggest hit to date is the Rihanna hit "Umbrella." "Walking on the moon," leans heavily on The Dream with the bulk of the 8:31 song being sung by The Dream using his unique vocals and hooks to carry the song, at least for the first 5:20.
Kanye's role in this single is limited to his signature 16 bar flow that he delivers with ease. And that is the extent of his lyrics salted with Swag references, Drunk texting, and your typical money, cars, and girls, but nothing much else.
Seamus Haji & Paul Emanuel pull this whole project together by once again taking a great song and making it better. With over a decade of Dj/Producing under their belts they massage this track to dance classic status.
So why if you have the hottest Hook maker (by way of "The Dream"), a mega star with international appeal (Mega star being Kanye West), and the hit making duo Dj's (Seamus H & Paul E), why does "Walking on the moon" get smashed by Jr. Pinchers vs. Twinz Beatz?
"Back Broke" the infectious hit from the indie label SloppiShizzle Records is tearing up Jamaica's Music Countdown charts with Richie B, the host of Hot Mix on Hot 102 FM. A top 20 countdown show that Billboard uses to chart the top 40 Reggae songs. I know, I know, I know, how does an Electronic song make it's way on a Reggae top 20 chart? By beaing universal, "oh and having the son of a famous Jamaican artist on the track also helps" says Richie B."
Who is this "son of a famous Jamaican artist" Richie B is talking about? Non other than Kamal Thompson aka Jr. Pinchers, son of the famed and loved Pinchers of "Bandelero." Jr. Pinchers, recently signed to SloppiShizzle Records to record his 3rd album after escaping his old label and management.
The "Godfather of Fun" Dj Bill Kelly Co-Founder/Director of the Winter Music Conference, had this to say about "Back Broke."
"Ok “Godfather of Fun” rarely writes about or reviews tracks BUT Jr. Pinchers vs. Twinz Beatz “Back Broke” is no track, this is a song! the hypnotic riff which actually turns out to be a Sax hook captivated me for a quick min but the almost sung like rap lyrics slapped me up side the ear and said LISTEN TO ME!! Alright I have to admit for only six weeks 19,837 plays cred has to be given; however can I say screw cred? My rating of this iTune is I LOVE IT. Now isn’t that all that counts?" Other reviews of "Back Broke" on Itunes go on to say things like:
"Once you hear it you can't stop signing it "Whine until your back broke!!! Great song (iTunes member Kee & Berna)
"This song is a must have...and for .99 cents you can't go wrong!" (iTunes member LissyNJFL84)
"I like the direction this type of music takes. The beat takes on a style of its own." (iTunes member Esells)
"I love this song!!!The beats are catchy and fun; a song worth buying. It made my top 5 fav. songs, as #1!!!" (iTunes member Izzy1318)The reviews go on and on like this which in comparison to "Walking on the moon's tepid reviews seems over the top for a completely unknown label. Only on Itunes could a major label like Def Jam Music and an Indie label like SloppiShizzle Records go head to head for consumer attention.
So the question still remains why is Kanye West's new single "Walking on the Moon" having trouble against Jr. Pinchers vs. Twinz Beatz" new single "Back Broke?" I guess you will have to make up your own mind and take the "WOTM vs Back Broke" challenge! I am not going to try and pursuade you either way make up your own mind. Review both tracks and write your own review. See if you agree or disagree with this writter about the troubles Kanye West is having against Jr. Pinchers vs. Twinz Beatz.
Shit!! "Whine until your Back Broke" is now stuck in my head for the rest of the day...
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Terius “The–Dream” Nash excerpt taken from The Dream official website by Def Jam Music
Now take a set of unknown twin producers and the son of a famous 80's Reggae artist, mix a little Electronic on steroids, and what do you get? You get this summer’s next smash hit, "Back Broke!"
Back Broke, the first single off of the "as yet named album" from Jr. Pinchers is a stark departure from Kamal Thompson's previous music style. Back Broke is a track full of surprises and that is exactly what it did to "Walking on the Moon", Nelly's Mas', and Yayo's Flu. It surprised everyone, coming from left field and is generating considerable buzz in Jamaica, of all places, since this song technically is considered "Electronic."
