By Odeisel

Here it is. We’ve finally good a G.O.O.D. Friday song worthy of staying our asses up after 1 AM. This week’s killer of a song “Lord, Lord, Lord” features the mighty Mos Def, Raekwon the Chef (no sign of Bieber), Swizz Beatz (on the mic unfortunately)and again, good ole Uncle Charlie Wilson.

There’s no hucklebucking to this, it’s tough music to bob your head and drive to. The track itself is mainly built on 80’s slow jam “Gotta Make It Up To You” by Angela Bofill, last used by the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League on Rick Ross’ “Magnificent.” Different elements are used so it’s thankfully not a straight jack.

Angela Bofill-Gotta Make It Up To You

Angela Bofill-Gotta Make It Up To You

Mos Def is the most coherent and clear as he has been since his album. He talks about the lure of fame and the bright lights and what happens when you are drawn in and your stay is short. Some are allowed to stay in the house that fame built while others are trying desperately to escape.

Cool rulers standing still sweating in the shade/who knew those lights only grew bright to fade?          Dead wrong pageantry, lottery and games/sleight of hand provided by extravagant and fake                 The Carnival tilt bell they hustle for the eggs/ they clutch what they covet what must the give away? Who is uninvited, who is asked to come and stay?/Surprise! It’s your life it’s your business anyway…

Kanye drops his most lyrical performance since his return to the light (whether he wrote it is up to you) “I got lines that better than n***as whole albums, plural King of the urban make the shit sound rural,” he raps, in full confidence. He continues later with, “I’m only worried ‘bout my scratch, minus the crabs, and I ain’t stopping for you n***as like yellow cabs.” This is the first G.O.O.D. Friday verse from him that doesn’t lean on delivery or swagger and it fits well.

Swizz Beatz wack raps should be expunged from the song. No nutritional value. Raekwon continues his recent streak of ill verses. His presence just adds hood to a track. His lyrics don’t really stand out but the flow is that Shaolin grit that has propelled him through many ill beats and it’s a suitable close. Charlie Wilson is finally employed ot suitable effect. His refrain of “Lord, Lord, Lord” is memorable without actually feeling repetitive and adds a soul component amid the bubbly effects that snaps. His extended run at the close of the song is a bit long, stretching the song to over 7 minutes.

By far the best of the G.O.O.D Fridays, “Lord, Lord, Lord” bumps, bangs, and forces you to take it seriously event with Swizz Beatz on the mic. Well done.

Kanye West Feat. Mos Def Swizz Beatz Raekwon And Charlie Wilson-“Lord Lord Lord”

Kanye West Feat. Mos Def Swizz Beatz Raekwon And Charlie Wilson-Lord Lord Lord

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