Customer Reviews

Hated on Mostly [Vinyl]

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The second album from Crime Mob has no memerable moments on the album but it definitely has some crunk to it. The lead single "Rock Yo Hips" is a decent track but nothing here seems to top their most known single "Knuck If You Buck" but its a decent single and the video is alright. The female emcee's Diamond and Princess standout more on the album than the guys on "2nd Look", and on "Circles". It's not a horrible album but its not the best. The two females should go solo maybe they'll sell more.

Like most people, I first heard of Crime Mob back in 2004 when they dropped "Knuck If You Buck". Because the song didn't really sound much different than anything else out there, I didn't check for their self-titled album. But now they came back with Hated on Mostly, and if you're wondering WHY they're hated on mostly, I'll tell you straight out: because they're wack.

Actually, the first three songs are okay, but as for "Rock Yo Hips", the only parts I can stand are the guys' verses because, sorry, Diamond and Princess just can't rap. In fact, they're so bad that they make Shawnna look like MC Lyte. This is especially evident in songs like "All-Madden" and the obligatory screwed song, "Shine `Cause I Grind".

Another song that proves this is the overrated "2nd Look". Speaking of that, several of the songs also have uncreative, repetitive choruses, like "Go to War" (with Pimp C), "Sign in the Air", "We Some Playaz" and "Wuz Up" (featuring some D4L members). And even when the Mob try for a slower, more romantic tune, they fall flat (see "Circles").

It looks like I'm in the minority when I say that the men are better rappers than the women (that really isn't saying much, though), but even then they don't have much to say. To be honest, it should almost be a crime to make music that's this uninteresting (2-1/2 stars is being nice), so leave Hated on Mostly alone.

Anthony Rupert

I don't know why I continue to do it to myself. I'm not a fan of Crime Mob, but thanks to my monthly subscription on a website I can download music legally, I am able to test out music before I spend my hard earned money on this album. Crime Mob had a nice crunk song "Knuck If You Buck" back in '04, and I did like that song. This album's lead single "Rock Yo Hips" is not good. Every house party and every event I go to, there is a 100% chance that song is going to play. That is the only reason why I like that song, because of the fact that I hear it so many times, that I begin to like it, unintentionally. The obvious thing that wrecks this album is horrible lyrics. Some say that it's intended for crunk music, but I hardly ever see anything else out side of that circle. "2nd Look" is decent because of the females (Diamond and Princess) are on it by themselves. I always thought that they were better than the guys in my opinon. The production on here is less than decent. There are some bumping beats on here that I liked, but it wasn't enough to hold my attention.

This CD is easily fogettable in my opinion. It's not really fair that this mostly represents Atlanta. There are much better acts from here, that hardly will ever get noticed, because we have been stereotyped for putting out inconsistant club music. This CD is good for rocking house parties, and probably nothing else.

By the way, they're from Ellenwood, Ga. Thats not even inside of I-285.

Lyrics: D
Production: C-
Guest Appearances: C
Musical Vibes: D
Overall: D

Favorite Tracks: Rock Yo Hips, 2nd Look

Peace!!

I have to say that I really loved this cd...To be honest I was a little shocked that they had that much talent...I purchased this a long time ago but I still listen to this cd all the time...Too bad they split up....good down south music...and if you have a system it really bumps lol

more wack albums by these fools and having lil scrappy on it does'nt help. hear scrappy's dating diamond good when they both play out he can pimp her 4real.

Crimemob deliver one of the best albums of 2007 with this sophomore. The album delivers the raw energy, attitude and even more swagger then their debut album. All four artists deliver simple punchy lines and straight gangsta talk. Stand out tracks are; Represent, On the Rise, 2nd Look (great beat), Circles (very nice track), Sign in the Air. I wasn't really feeling the first single "Rock Yo Hips." The second single " Circles" is one of the best tracks on the album, an instant favourite, all four artists are drop tough lyrics , "this one here, I'm cuffin...." I feel that "Sign in the Air" or "2nd Look" should definitely be one of the singles and should have a video.

Note to those hating on crimemob; I do not understand those who rate this album and compare it to other styles of hip hop music. This is crunk music and it should be compared to other such albums. Crunk music is not to be thought provoking or educational, if you want this go read a book. I do not expect music artists who invest their young lives into making music to be my mentors or intellectual guidance. I separate this part of my life from music.
Most of the reviewers who gave bad ratings to this album, aren't from the streets and have no streetness and swagger, and real recognize real. I be bumping this heavy when I'm at the boxing gym or swerving in the H2. Lot's of energy on the album.

This cd is by far the hardest hitting album of the year. Crime mob has talented producers and a great crew led by two female rappers that go off on this cd, its crazy. The beats are fantastic and there are about 5 to 6 songs on this track that will blow your mind away. Such as 2nd look, rock yo hips, shine cuz I grind, circles, we some playaz and wuz-up. All of these songs will make you throw your hands up and get crunk wit it in your car or wherever you are. If you like hard lyrics and throwed beats then you deffinetly need to get this album.

If you like crunk then you'll love this album. It's got some pretty hard hittin beats & lyrics on it. Diamond & Princess definately rock their hips on this one! Hated on Mostly says it all. So for all y'all that write them hatin reviews keep on hatin cause Crime Mob aint goin no where. Keep Rockin Crime Mob! Keep doin yall!

Im really feelng this cd on the real. I have not heard their whole first cd, so I cant compare it to that one (even though I probably have heard it without knowing as much as they played crime mob in the clubs, friends cars, etc.). I NOT BIG MUSIC LYRIC lover, because if I was, I would have rated it lower, but since Im not, this joint is Hot as hell. Definity a car CD to show off your speakers. ROCK YA HIPS track and VIDEO is BANGING (should have had some Alphas, but they were right with the QUE doggs LOL). I think the next Music Video should be Circles (my favorite track), because I dont remember them having a "slow song" video and it gives an oppurntinity for storyline (which I dont think they ever had any of their videos either). That is one of the few tracks that was saying something, and you can follow like a movie or story. They were wise for the first video to be ROCK YA HIPS. I was definity feeling theme. (even though I think the only time they probably been on a campus was working in the dining halls lol). The tracks do start to blend together half way through, but I think Rock ya hips (the premerie track) and Circles (the slow track) saved the cd. For me, its hard trying to concentrate on the lyrics because I will neglect the music. Over all if you dont want to think too hard, or if you like beats, or just that dirty south sound, this is the cd for you. ITs definity not a Kanya West, Nas, or Mos Def when it comes to lyrics (but what dirty south CD is now a days). This cd will make you put it on repeat a few times. Then after that, you will automatically start to hear lyrics (thats what I happened to me anyway) LOL

CRIME MOB'S SECOND CD IS SLAMMIN'! THE LADIES DIAMOND AND PRINCESS SPIT RAPID FIRE LYRICS THAT ARE VOID TODAY FROM ANY OTHER FEMALE MC'S. LIL JAY'S TRACKS ARE THE BOMB. THIS IS A VERY WELL ROUNDED ALBUM!