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I introduced Gifted to the PMA audience for the first time two months ago. A couple of song posts and one awesome remix contest later, this rising duo continues to impress me with their cutting edge sound. The most recent concoction on the behalf of Gifted is an interesting number by the name of “Dopamine.”
The song will be on their upcoming debut album, Presence, but it’s a PMA exclusive for the time being so be extra sure to check it out. Saum G’s production is reminiscent of the abrasive fusion of hip-hop and electro that I’ve come to expect from Gifted. Meanwhile, PJo gives what might the best lyrical performance I’ve heard from him so far.
“Dopamine” definitely amounts to another win for Gifted. These guys have caught my ear and if this track is any indication of what the album sounds like, they’ll have it for quite some time. Are you as ready for Gifted as I am?
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such a crazy song, and i mean that in the best way possible. Gifted’s sound can’t be defined. they’re clearly on their way to big things.
Presence can’t come soon enough! If all the songs sound as good as this, we’re in for an amazing album.
never heard of these guys before but this is cool
this is why i seriously love PMA so much. you always find such great new artists. good work luis!
I’ve listened to it twice and haven’t made up my mind fully.
The song was going somewhere, I didn’t feel it reach climax.
These guys have serious potential; I don’t think it’s fully realised in this song.
KEEP ON THEM; THEY’RE UP AND COMIN’. DON’T MISS OUT.
I think I have almost every track that PJO/Gifted has released and this is by far one of the sickest tracks I have heard! These guys don’t settle for anything less than WAY over the top! “Dopamine” is so unique, original, and powerful…keep it up guys…can’t wait for Presence!
great new artist… love the originality. great blend of passion and energy in this song… I like the direction hip hop is going! where can i find more of gifted’s work
‘They call us the dopamine, around the world’
Rising from the abyss of college life, Gifted is infusing the underground with some incredible beats and flows. Props to PJo and Saum G for all the hard work they’ve been putting into this.
Do these guys use any samples??
We create all original music. No samples. Ever.
This song is amazing, can’t wait for the album to come out.
Without a doubt dopamine embodies the same awesome energy and sound you can expect from gifted. The sound is amazing and original- plus this is probably the only song I know of about a neurotransmitter. Sick concept. I’m counting down the days to Presence- keep it up!
Crap
Yo reping the city of CHI, holding down MOUNT PROSPECT! Listen, PJO is on a whole new level. No Average Jo is still killing it, Dopamine is a good track, I just cant wait till everybody gets a taste of my FAVORITE TRACK
SLOW UR MIND DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lol at the PJoke, haters are always interesting.
love this song…so dopamine
This track is so dope it’s borderline illegal.
WOW this sound is hot. I’m going to buy this album right when it comes out.
Song is all out crazy!!! Dope lyrics, hook is sick, and the beat is ridiculous! This song performed live is like an out of body experience that gets everyone feeling doped up! Cannot wait to hear more from GIFTED!!!
“Press the button… that was easy.” Love it.
Gifted are sick.
This song is of the chain and the lyrics are sick… made props to GIFTED for this one, can’t wait to hear whats next!
ONE.
Wow, that was pretty much amazing. I have never heard anything quite like this, these guys are truly original and should be heard by all.
i was obsessed with “Music” and all the remixes. this is pretty good too…
this songs ridiculous yo dude whos spittin got made flow and the beat is bananas
IF you like this joint hit up some
-Grew up in the berbs
-Smoked out
thats my shit
yo, i saw these guys perform a couple of weeks ago at Penn State. i wasn’t expecting to ever see them on PMA though. wow
O my God this is the best music I have heard ever! These guys will blow up real soon!
over 500 downloads in just a few hours? nice work guys!
I saw these guys at Eastern Illinois University and they were amazing live… so much energy and they get the crowed into it. i got one of their CD’s and listen to it all the time… love the free downloads. Keep making hits.
Sick PJo. You guys have a really unique sound.
dopamine is heat! keep the sound comin
First of all you can tell the singer has no vocal talent, he is using autotune the whole time. and the rhymes, if you can call them that show that this artist is clearly new to the rapping/rhyming game. Give us a song where the lyrics mean something. As for whoever asked about samples, listen to the drums they are clearly samples.
Marcus, your name is not Marcus and i never had sex with your current girlfriend so no need to cry. But we did have a “thing” causing your jealousy which influences your comment. Objectively speaking, the effect on my vocals is a phaser/flanger, not autotune. Autotune is an effect we used on a verse in our song “Music”. By sampling I was referring to using sounds and sequences from other original copyrighted material. Producers don’t have to pay the inventor of an 808 kick every time they use it in a song… If that’s sampling to u, then yes, we sample. If you’d rather have a live feel, come out to a show. We perform with a full live band. Cheers.
Yo marcus you jut got served son
Another Club BangERRRRR KEEEP THE HITS COMINNNN
so sick!!!! cant wait till the whole cd comes out keep up the good work gifted!!!!!
The first few time I listened to this, I didn’t really like it. But after having heard it a few times it’s grown on me. I can imagine this being awesome live, especially with the chorus.
Gifted On MTV by next year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You guys have talent. <—Period.
Keep taking it to the next level.
Keep trying new instruments never used before.
let’s get Gifted to 1,000 downloads before the day is over! these numbers are awesome for a new artist that isn’t falsely advertising “feat. MGMT” in their song title.
gifted is sick with it. pjo lights up the mic in everything i’ve heard. keep it goin
Too damn sick, PJo. The rhymes is fat and the chorus is ubercatchy. Badass, man. Keep it up!
The accent/diction feels kinda forced imo. It’s missing that flow that makes ppl like Kid Cudi so listenable.
I don’t know dude, I’m sorry. I took so many whip its that i can’t even remember what happened 2 minutes ago, so i don’t even remember a single rhyme that came out of here. But I judge songs based on the feeling I get to it, and this felt epic.
P Jo vegans can’t even find things this fresh. Your beats and sound and more than refreshing. Keep doing what your doing.
yo this shit is fire keep grindin boys
FLOW SICK LYRICS SICK BEAT SICK
pjo one ups himself with every new release. very impressive. cant wait to see how far he will go
sicccccckkkk song, keep it up pjo, we gotta get those bajas
Paul doing big thangs i feel you man keep reppin your shit homie
Not bad Pjo, I like the beat and the lyrics, come a long way since the Glen Club. Let me know when you post another track or the names of other tracks on here and I’ll definitely take a listen. If you come around here for a concert or somewhere in the nearby area I’d also like to know about it so I can check it out. Hit me up when you get a chance and let me know how you been man……Take care.
dis song crzy yall… gifted is da shit
Why aren’t these guys famous yet?
PJO your flow is better then all the stuff on MTV…. you guys need to blow up!
I love this, once again, very unique track by Gifted. This song has got to be really sick live and I cant wait to hear it. Keep it up boys
Song is dope! Firzt song I hear from these dudes. How can we download it??
@TigBoe
check them out @ giftedoutside.com dude. more tracks there.
Awesome!! Thanks!!
This is some crazy shit.. at first wasn’t feelin it, listen to it twice, dopamine the dopamine. Amazing.
yaaay i love this it’s soo high energy and paul is so talented!
every time I hear Dopamine I can literally feel the dopamine flowing free in my brain and filling all of my synapses because the beat is incredible and Pjo’s mastery over it keeps your head bobbing for the entire song. Download this shit now and tell everyone you know… Pjo will be a household name.
this straight up sucks.
real talk.
1) Rhymes were so amateur.
2) These posts are SO suspect.
3) Beat sounded like a 90s Euro-Disco-Pop song.
4) If someone doesn’t like the song, don’t immediately jump on their comment. You have to take the ups with the downs. You will be eaten alive in the big bad world if you get upset by everyone.
Song: 2/10.
Production Quality: 5/10.
Rapper: 1/10.
If I was the producer, I would quit the group and make techno. No joke.
Thanks for the support! More Gifted coming soon…
OMG This song was soo awesome….
Like, I never listen to music like this…But it was wayy cool
Can’t wait for the Album…xox
(+ You guys look hot!)
lammmmmme
2 12′s in yo trunk and this shit is a winner ..
this made me vomit in my mouth a bit
@ddotseenot
is that because it’s so sick? haha. i love this song btw
Every time I hear Dopamine I can literally feel the dopamine flowing free in my brain and filling all of my synapses because the beat is incredible and Pjo’s mastery over it keeps your head bobbing for the entire song. Download this shit now and tell everyone you know…
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