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DUBCC - Tha Connection => West Coast Classics => Topic started by: Styles1 on March 17, 2009, 02:53:15 PM

Title: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Styles1 on March 17, 2009, 02:53:15 PM
Produced by Komplex.....

http://www.dubcnn.com/media/audio/crookedi-imstillamc/
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: YoungCrookedI on March 17, 2009, 02:55:00 PM
yeah props styles im downloading right now!!!
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Þŕiņçë on March 17, 2009, 02:55:05 PM
Hmm
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Episcop Cruel Cvrle on March 17, 2009, 02:56:29 PM
Discuss yea...BOSS or not  it bangs like crazy!
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Gamestarr on March 17, 2009, 02:57:16 PM
Shit is aight.. Thanks
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: YoungCrookedI on March 17, 2009, 03:03:49 PM
damn that shit is knockin like a mothefucka!!!!

what´s up with the boss cd cover???
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: FuckTheWorld on March 17, 2009, 03:04:01 PM
gdaymnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

this shits fuckin fireeee

C.O.B  8)
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Styles1 on March 17, 2009, 03:04:53 PM
damn that shit is knockin like a mothefucka!!!!

what´s up with the boss cd cover???

hasn't been released yet, just this track....
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: pootypooty on March 17, 2009, 03:06:46 PM
Props Styles.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Hazzard on March 17, 2009, 03:06:56 PM
im not gonna listen to this, imma wait til the full album leaked.props tho
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: MediumL on March 17, 2009, 03:07:57 PM
how many times have we heard *first song/single of boss*  :laugh:
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Hazzard on March 17, 2009, 03:08:33 PM
how many times have we heard *first song/single of boss*  :laugh:

this is the real deal , hes gonna leak it song by song
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Styles1 on March 17, 2009, 03:09:23 PM
how many times have we heard *first song/single of boss*  :laugh:

yeah, this is official.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: 187Proof on March 17, 2009, 03:11:43 PM
It's decent.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Episcop Cruel Cvrle on March 17, 2009, 03:14:05 PM
Straight from Treacherous studios..its still hot  ;D

"...say my acurate spittery is too lyrical ,
immaculate delivery, lyrics are true miracle,
new westament book im too spiritual,
long beach is nazareth homie the dude is biblical,
the son of god flow since gods my father,
jesus mc since im walkin on top of aqua.."
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: YoungCrookedI on March 17, 2009, 03:16:01 PM
damn that shit is knockin like a mothefucka!!!!

what´s up with the boss cd cover???

hasn't been released yet, just this track....

okay....thanks for the answer styles,can´t wait for this whole thing,damn i wish he would release it full but better then nothing.

Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Laconic on March 17, 2009, 03:16:58 PM
This production sucks.  Lyrics are ok.

Thanks, Styles.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Mr. VIP on March 17, 2009, 03:17:22 PM
how many times have we heard *first song/single of boss*  :laugh:

this is the real deal , hes gonna leak it song by song

song by song? damn thats gay.
 
8)

Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Paul on March 17, 2009, 03:17:38 PM
lyrically v good

beats cool
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: MediumL on March 17, 2009, 03:19:50 PM
lyrically good as always but the beat kinda sucks.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: pootypooty on March 17, 2009, 03:20:14 PM
Well peeps, buckle up. This is as close to Hip Hop Weekly, Pt. II as it's gonna get. I ain't mad at it though. At least the dude is dropping actual songs instead of weekly freestyles. Hope it's dope when it's all said and done?
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Episcop Cruel Cvrle on March 17, 2009, 03:20:29 PM
Crooked givin songs to his fans like its Christmas everyday.... :)


Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Hazzard on March 17, 2009, 03:24:07 PM
Straight from Treacherous studios..its still hot  ;D

"...say my acurate spittery is too lyrical ,
immaculate delivery, lyrics are true miracle,
new westament book im too spiritual,
long beach is nazareth homie the dude is biblical,
the son of god flow since gods my father,
jesus mc since im walkin on top of aqua.."


DAMN ... stop spoiling tho  :laugh:
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Episcop Cruel Cvrle on March 17, 2009, 03:26:28 PM
Straight from Treacherous studios..its still hot  ;D

"...say my acurate spittery is too lyrical ,
immaculate delivery, lyrics are true miracle,
new westament book im too spiritual,
long beach is nazareth homie the dude is biblical,
the son of god flow since gods my father,
jesus mc since im walkin on top of aqua.."


DAMN ... stop spoiling tho  :laugh:

sorry bro i had to,  +1 cuz im sorry  ;D
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: EFFeX on March 17, 2009, 03:29:29 PM
Word is that the entire project is free because Crook working on brand new material to release later.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Raiders4Life on March 17, 2009, 03:31:57 PM
Like a couple of people said earlier, the beat is wack.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: DTG Entertainment on March 17, 2009, 03:32:44 PM
Like a couple of people said earlier, the beat is wack.

I don't understand why people don't like it. It's pretty dope in my opinion.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Episcop Cruel Cvrle on March 17, 2009, 03:34:23 PM
Word is that the entire project is free because Crook working on brand new material to release later.

from crookeds working habbits (and from inside info) we all know dude has like million songs recorded on treacherous, i mean dude is workaholic, they have material from 04 till today, he is in the studio almost everyday...,so its easy to do the numbers :)
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: JohnnyL on March 17, 2009, 03:35:07 PM
Cool.  We're finally going to get this release.  Song's tight.  Looking forward to the rest, in the coming weeks.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Dimos on March 17, 2009, 03:36:41 PM
 ::)
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Matty on March 17, 2009, 03:40:09 PM
word the beat on here is terrible, proper cheap sounding. crook deserves better production - can't wait to hear him on some khalil tracks.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Paul on March 17, 2009, 03:45:29 PM
::)


That Yukmouth cover is cool, is that for his new album??
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Dimos on March 17, 2009, 03:47:31 PM
::)


That Yukmouth cover is cool, is that for his new album??

Yes, it is. In case you haven't heard the single yet: http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=211983.0
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: DJDMC on March 17, 2009, 03:50:10 PM
Track is good. Crooked's flow is enormous. But the beat is all over the place, and sounds tiny like it was made on a PC.

No songs on BOSS will be as classic as his Death Row era, because his producers nowadays are amature compared to Big Hutch & Daz.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: badfella on March 17, 2009, 03:53:10 PM
The beat is tight what u guys smoking on?
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: RECOGNIZE187 on March 17, 2009, 03:55:49 PM
wack beat..he need to get on some gangsta beats!
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: EFFeX on March 17, 2009, 03:56:02 PM
The beat is tight what u guys smoking on?

Word, I think it's fire.

BTW... Who knows what else he's got up his sleeve.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: IamWest on March 17, 2009, 03:56:44 PM
Crooked as usual murders it. Beat isnt anything crazy but the song as a whole is legit.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: evo on March 17, 2009, 03:58:21 PM
the beat is garbage....crooked needs to hook back up with irv gotti
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Episcop Cruel Cvrle on March 17, 2009, 03:58:29 PM
The beat is tight what u guys smoking on?

Word, I think it's fire.

BTW... Who knows what else he's got up his sleeve.

each fan has a different ear for a beat, so its understandable that some people dont like some futuristic sounding beats like this one...cant blame them

tho for me...its bangin :o
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: EFFeX on March 17, 2009, 04:07:18 PM
The beat is tight what u guys smoking on?

Word, I think it's fire.

BTW... Who knows what else he's got up his sleeve.

each fan has a different ear for a beat, so its understandable that some people dont like some futuristic sounding beats like this one...cant blame them

tho for me...its bangin :o

Word... I went into it not knowing what to expect and was thrown off, but now that I've let it sink in, the track is sick.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Paul on March 17, 2009, 04:13:12 PM
The beat is tight what u guys smoking on?

Word, I think it's fire.

BTW... Who knows what else he's got up his sleeve.

each fan has a different ear for a beat, so its understandable that some people dont like some futuristic sounding beats like this one...cant blame them

tho for me...its bangin :o

Word... I went into it not knowing what to expect and was thrown off, but now that I've let it sink in, the track is sick.


Im the opposite, the more i hear it the more i dont like that  :-\
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: pootypooty on March 17, 2009, 04:17:32 PM
I've only spun the track one time and my first impression of the beat was "eh" but lyrically he did his thing.

Komplex is hit-or-miss for me.

Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: EFFeX on March 17, 2009, 04:18:01 PM
The beat is tight what u guys smoking on?

Word, I think it's fire.

BTW... Who knows what else he's got up his sleeve.

each fan has a different ear for a beat, so its understandable that some people dont like some futuristic sounding beats like this one...cant blame them

tho for me...its bangin :o

Word... I went into it not knowing what to expect and was thrown off, but now that I've let it sink in, the track is sick.


Im the opposite, the more i hear it the more i dont like that  :-\

Damn.  :(
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Paul on March 17, 2009, 04:18:51 PM
Like some1 said before Crooked over Khalil production would sick!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: IamWest on March 17, 2009, 04:21:06 PM
Like some1 said before Crooked over Khalil production would sick!!!!!!!

Thats comin....But yea when i visualize what Crooked should sound like on a beat, or what kind of beat, it would be like Esco Lets Go by Nas Prod by Khalil. Somethin grimey like that.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: pootypooty on March 17, 2009, 04:21:31 PM
Like some1 said before Crooked over Khalil production would sick!!!!!!!

I agree. Khalil on some other shit as of late.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: BiggBoogaBiff on March 17, 2009, 04:23:21 PM
I love Crooked but I hope he gets more diverse on his album.  Concept records and experimental tracks.  Cool track but this is considered 1 stop music to me.  I'll listen to it once now and forget about it later.... tbh   Keep it movin Crook, keep those sucka mc's scary
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Paul on March 17, 2009, 04:27:13 PM
Like some1 said before Crooked over Khalil production would sick!!!!!!!

Thats comin....But yea when i visualize what Crooked should sound like on a beat, or what kind of beat, it would be like Esco Lets Go by Nas Prod by Khalil. Somethin grimey like that.


Excellent
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: The Flying Dutchman on March 17, 2009, 04:30:58 PM
This shits fire, keep em coming...
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 17, 2009, 04:51:48 PM
Word is that the entire project is free because Crook working on brand new material to release later.

That was kinda obvious. Dude has been waitin on the release date for like 3 years, he was bound to start feeling like the material is too dated. Only artist that doesn't get that instinct is Tha Realest - he's been planning on releasing those same tracks for almost 10 years now lol.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Jaydc555 on March 17, 2009, 05:05:41 PM
Radiotube you love 3 6 mafia and your worried about subject matter and if he's going to be diverse?LOL!
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: you gon always be my latin queen bitch on March 17, 2009, 05:08:06 PM
Radiotube you love 3 6 mafia and your worried about subject matter and if he's going to be diverse?LOL!
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: kuruptDPG on March 17, 2009, 05:08:37 PM
its gd but i am waiting for better shit.

cheers
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Hazzard on March 17, 2009, 05:08:40 PM
Radiotube you love 3 6 mafia and your worried about subject matter and if he's going to be diverse?LOL!
lol
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: westsiderider323 on March 17, 2009, 05:09:25 PM
god damn what a way to start it off shit knocks  8)
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Rickdeeznutz on March 17, 2009, 05:10:00 PM
Shits pretty dope! Crooked Kills its, Beats nothing special. But atleast we getting to hear what BOSS is all about! 8)

Is he gunna drop a song from BOSS evry week???
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Chamillitary Click on March 17, 2009, 05:12:46 PM
honestly, it wasnt all that & a stack of pancakes... :P

i expected more...

its hot, beat is cool; but just sounds like a lazy Crooked, to me.

Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: you gon always be my latin queen bitch on March 17, 2009, 05:25:55 PM
haha crooked will not lose
B.O.S.S. IS COMIN




honestly, it wasnt all that & a stack of pancakes... :P

i expected more...

its hot, beat is cool; but just sounds like a lazy Crooked, to me.


Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Chamillitary Click on March 17, 2009, 05:42:04 PM
haha crooked will not lose
B.O.S.S. IS COMIN




honestly, it wasnt all that & a stack of pancakes... :P

i expected more...

its hot, beat is cool; but just sounds like a lazy Crooked, to me.



i am lettin all of the rest of this shit leak, cuz if i wait for every song to leak, by the time i put it all together most of the songs will sound old to me & that would definatly affect my opinon on the album lol.

but Crooked better come harder than this...seriously.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: al3000 on March 17, 2009, 05:44:04 PM
Damn this shit is aight I guess.....I was expectin more from Crook...I'll give it a few more spins before I hit the delete.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: you gon always be my latin queen bitch on March 17, 2009, 05:58:21 PM
thats waz up
i feel for crooked
im mad as fuck that he hasnt dropped a album in over a decade and i think he had a better chance of droppin a album or albums years back, but who knows what that would have turned out like (in the end anyway)
but his hustle shows hes a hardworker, and IMO some dont see that
and thats the past, but for the past couple of years if he would have done it, it could have been MUCH WORSE and im glad he didnt do a video for a dream big typa song or some shit
it is what it is




haha crooked will not lose
B.O.S.S. IS COMIN




honestly, it wasnt all that & a stack of pancakes... :P

i expected more...

its hot, beat is cool; but just sounds like a lazy Crooked, to me.



i am lettin all of the rest of this shit leak, cuz if i wait for every song to leak, by the time i put it all together most of the songs will sound old to me & that would definatly affect my opinon on the album lol.

but Crooked better come harder than this...seriously.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: FuckTheWorld on March 17, 2009, 06:10:17 PM
ON STEADY REPEAT  8)
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: coast2coast on March 17, 2009, 06:16:50 PM
i still dont understand this guy
hes gun make no money and is putting 1 song out a week????
knowing him the 2nd song wont get released nxt week
why cant he just giv us a regular album
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: you gon always be my latin queen bitch on March 17, 2009, 06:27:49 PM
my guess is hes tryna to the "fans" wantin more but locked down on his name/muzik
so if he keeps the fans waitin and they diehard fans,
new crooked muzik comin down the line to complete the BOSS album, they will want it and then soon after one of his homies drops from the slaughterhouse group
maybe some type promotional deal in connection wit the other members droppin and him droppin his own album

i mean if he jus drops the album all at once, cats will want more muzik from him.
so he spreads it like and keeps the fans wantin

i feel what you sayin tho




i still dont understand this guy
hes gun make no money and is putting 1 song out a week????
knowing him the 2nd song wont get released nxt week
why cant he just giv us a regular album
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Scrappy Doo on March 17, 2009, 06:31:07 PM
Man i was never really a fan of his music...but this is crazy i mean he had great songs before but now i think this album could be something speciel !!!

Is there a release date ?
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: pootypooty on March 17, 2009, 06:37:02 PM
Man i was never really a fan of his music...but this is crazy i mean he had great songs before but now i think this album could be something speciel !!!

Is there a release date ?

http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=212029.0
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: FuckTheWorld on March 17, 2009, 06:44:45 PM
man theres no doubt that B.O.S.S. is a fuckin timeless CLASSIC




Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: pootypooty on March 17, 2009, 07:06:31 PM
man theres no doubt that B.O.S.S. is a fuckin timeless CLASSIC






Whoa, easy there. It ain't even out yet.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Hatesrats™ on March 17, 2009, 07:27:14 PM
 8)
Heat.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: sneikki on March 17, 2009, 11:32:48 PM
c.o.b 4 life, best rapper alive!
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Mietek23 on March 17, 2009, 11:46:54 PM
His lyrics are dope on this one but for some reason I don't feel the beat..
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: G-Bee on March 18, 2009, 12:02:28 AM
Badass song!
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: dubsmith_nz on March 18, 2009, 12:59:09 AM
This is a different look for Crooked, real up to date sounding beat, I like it, could see alotta different people bumping this!
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: MediumL on March 18, 2009, 01:01:59 AM
Am i the only one that thinks the beat is wack. Crookeds cool but i prefered that NWA single...
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Kool Beenz on March 18, 2009, 01:02:50 AM
shits fire yo
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Episcop Cruel Cvrle on March 18, 2009, 01:29:42 AM
 
Lyrics :

(Chorus)
I'm still a MC, and you a rapper homes
I still get paid, Im money chaperone
I still got goons, they keep blammers on
Before I sell out, I'll leave this rap alone

(Verse 1)
So tell your girlfriend to kiss me through her camera phone,
I still get cheque's from iTunes and Amazon,
All you rappers done shifted to the hammer zone,
Fuck you and every video you dancing on,
Say my acurate spittery's too lyrical ,
Immaculate delivery, lyrics a true miracle,
The new westament book I'm too spiritual,
Long Beach is Nazareth homie the dude's biblical,
The son of God flow since Gods my father,
Jesus MC, walkin on top of aqua,
The son of Jah till Rasta's put God and father together,
Get Godfather now I'm a Mobsta.

(Chorus x 2)
I'm still an MC, Fuck dumbing down
I still get paid, pockets weigh a 100 pounds
I still got goons, my team run the town
Before I sell out, I'll stay underground

(Bridge?)
I'm still an MC, you still a DJ
I still get paid, from Long Beach to BK
I still got goons, better do what we say
Before I sell out, I'll let the heat spray

(Verse 2)
The coupe's ruthless, I'm driving the Eazy E way,
Getting brains on the 105 freeway,
Passing the Nickerson Gardens and the PJ's,
Switch to the 710, now it's Long Beach AYYYY!
Eastside or nothing, what you niggas mean,
17 shots, I call the bullets flying guillotine, stretch you like a limousine,
Squash you just like a centimeter centipede when the hennessy enters me,
You see you dudes don't interest me, I see you all the time throughout the industry,
You tellin' everybody that you are in the streets, don't quit your day job then 'cause you ain't killing beats

(Chorusx2)
I'm still an MC, Fuck dumbing down
I still get paid, pockets weigh a 100 pounds
I still got goons, my team run the town
Before I sell out, I'll stay underground

(Bridge?)
I'm still an MC, you just a gimmick, fool
I still get get paid, I chill in Liverpool
I still got goons, 'cause real niggas rule
Before I sell out, I'm getting rid of you..

(Verse 3)
..For all the artistic song's that you didn't do,
They say a spitter can't get paid, that isn't true,
I think my ice is all white with a hint of blue,
I heard you got your chick a whip, I could get her two,
Now I'm getting Karen Stephans in ya girl car,
I should snatch your chain, rock it on worldstar,
I should let my goons slap you on TMZ,
I should fuck your whole day up like the DMV.(D in V)
Crooked's a classic like every song Biggie made,
Something like Jigga when him and Eminem was Renegades,
You found a hot nitch, you making pop hits, by next year bye bye, you rappers Gaaarrbage (Bye niggas! haha)

(Chorus x2)
I'm still an MC, Fuck dumbing down
I still get paid, pockets weigh 100 pounds (still get paid!)
I still got goons, my team run the town (we got goons!)
Before I sell out, I'll stay underground (Eastside!)

(Talking)
Chea (laughs) You suckers do what you got to, us real ones, we 'gon do what we want to
Chea (laughs) Fuck Dumbing Down! Fuck Dumbing Down!

Oh yeah, C.O.B!!



D.O.C
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: El the Self Image on March 18, 2009, 01:39:12 AM
Hot damn! you smell  that???

That's West Coast Fire...!!!

Props for the track!
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Luigi Vercotti on March 18, 2009, 01:52:49 AM
This is smokin! Crook is droping fire all the time,AYE!!!
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Dre-Day on March 18, 2009, 01:54:00 AM
This production sucks.  Lyrics are ok.

Thanks, Styles.
lol i'm glad i never anticipated this album, cause i would have felt cheated if i had  :laugh:

Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Elano on March 18, 2009, 01:54:52 AM
I'm still a MC, and you a rapper homes
I still get paid, Im money chaperone


 :D
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Luigi Vercotti on March 18, 2009, 02:19:46 AM
This production sucks.  Lyrics are ok.

Thanks, Styles.
lol i'm glad i never anticipated this album, cause i would have felt cheated if i had  :laugh:



Aye wich album are u talking about? This is not his debut album.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: sofdark on March 18, 2009, 03:00:32 AM
fuck this shit, imma wait till the whole album leaks, atleast that'll make it feel like crooked dropped a fukin album
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Dre-Day on March 18, 2009, 06:46:32 AM
This production sucks.  Lyrics are ok.

Thanks, Styles.
lol i'm glad i never anticipated this album, cause i would have felt cheated if i had  :laugh:



Aye wich album are u talking about? This is not his debut album.
BOSS
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Luigi Vercotti on March 18, 2009, 06:50:40 AM
This production sucks.  Lyrics are ok.

Thanks, Styles.
lol i'm glad i never anticipated this album, cause i would have felt cheated if i had  :laugh:



Aye wich album are u talking about? This is not his debut album.
BOSS

Aye, its the "downloadable version of BOSS - track by track". I wouldnt call that his long anticipated debut album.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Dre-Day on March 18, 2009, 06:56:32 AM
This production sucks.  Lyrics are ok.

Thanks, Styles.
lol i'm glad i never anticipated this album, cause i would have felt cheated if i had  :laugh:



Aye wich album are u talking about? This is not his debut album.
BOSS

Aye, its the "downloadable version of BOSS - track by track". I wouldnt call that his long anticipated debut album.
whatever you want to call it, the download album is still the beginning of something serious ;D
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Luigi Vercotti on March 18, 2009, 07:10:42 AM
This production sucks.  Lyrics are ok.

Thanks, Styles.
lol i'm glad i never anticipated this album, cause i would have felt cheated if i had  :laugh:



Aye wich album are u talking about? This is not his debut album.
BOSS

Aye, its the "downloadable version of BOSS - track by track". I wouldnt call that his long anticipated debut album.
whatever you want to call it, the download album is still the beginning of something serious ;D

Aye as long as its all high class material I am happy! I have to point that this bloke Crooked I is generous when it comes to giving songs to fans.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: EFFeX on March 18, 2009, 08:30:39 AM
This production sucks.  Lyrics are ok.

Thanks, Styles.
lol i'm glad i never anticipated this album, cause i would have felt cheated if i had  :laugh:



Aye wich album are u talking about? This is not his debut album.
BOSS

Aye, its the "downloadable version of BOSS - track by track". I wouldnt call that his long anticipated debut album.
whatever you want to call it, the download album is still the beginning of something serious ;D

Aye as long as its all high class material I am happy! I have to point that this bloke Crooked I is generous when it comes to giving songs to fans.

Crook has put out more free music than some emcees drop their entire career, can't hate that!
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: JohnnyL on March 18, 2009, 08:34:15 AM
This production sucks.  Lyrics are ok.

Thanks, Styles.
lol i'm glad i never anticipated this album, cause i would have felt cheated if i had  :laugh:



Aye wich album are u talking about? This is not his debut album.
BOSS

Aye, its the "downloadable version of BOSS - track by track". I wouldnt call that his long anticipated debut album.
whatever you want to call it, the download album is still the beginning of something serious ;D

lol...Fuck it. I'm gonna go ahead and just call this his first "album."  If we wait for an album to come out in stores where they charge money for it, Crooked might be drawing social security by then.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Okka on March 18, 2009, 08:56:37 AM
Bangin'.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: scarface2oh4 on March 18, 2009, 09:05:36 AM
Track is good. Crooked's flow is enormous. But the beat is all over the place, and sounds tiny like it was made on a PC.

No songs on BOSS will be as classic as his Death Row era, because his producers nowadays are amature compared to Big Hutch & Daz.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Hectic on March 18, 2009, 09:26:36 AM
this shit is hot!! KOMPLEX KILLED IT!!! PROPS
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Luigi Vercotti on March 18, 2009, 10:48:37 AM
Boom Boom Clap, Cali Boyz, Str8 Bosses, New West Anthem,Dream Big Im Still A MC. This bloke Crooked released all this great high class material for free without big budget deal and industry support. Fans respect that. 8)
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Laconic on March 18, 2009, 11:21:47 AM
This production sucks.  Lyrics are ok.

Thanks, Styles.
lol i'm glad i never anticipated this album, cause i would have felt cheated if i had  :laugh:



Me too.  I enjoy his freestyles but that's about it.  I don't think Crook is inherently a song writer.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 18, 2009, 11:39:53 AM
Wait, he said "kiss me through her camera phone". Soulja boy? Does that mean this is a newly recorded track and not a track from the actuall BOSS album?
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 18, 2009, 11:42:28 AM
Boom Boom Clap, Cali Boyz, Str8 Bosses, New West Anthem,Dream Big Im Still A MC. This bloke Crooked released all this great high class material for free without big budget deal and industry support. Fans respect that. 8)

Other than the 2 songs I crossed out, tall those songs were failed attempts at singles. And the funny part is "Str8 Bosses" would've been the best choice.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: EFFeX on March 18, 2009, 11:53:24 AM
Wait, he said "kiss me through her camera phone". Soulja boy? Does that mean this is a newly recorded track and not a track from the actuall BOSS album?

Well, I've touched on this subject on some other forums, but this track was obviously recorded more recently than his other material. However, it IS a B.O.S.S. track. Dont' forget B.O.S.S. has been revised so many times that we are not getting the original product that he started years back.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: EFFeX on March 18, 2009, 11:54:26 AM
Boom Boom Clap, Cali Boyz, Str8 Bosses, New West Anthem,Dream Big Im Still A MC. This bloke Crooked released all this great high class material for free without big budget deal and industry support. Fans respect that. 8)

Other than the 2 songs I crossed out, tall those songs were failed attempts at singles. And the funny part is "Str8 Bosses" would've been the best choice.

Str8 Bosses really is one of my favorite Crook tracks ever... However, I think Boom Boom Clap would have been huge, I've never played that for someone and they said "Wack". It came down to ZERO promotion. The label just didn't do their job.

Str8 Bosses would have put Crook on the map though.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: MR_JV on March 18, 2009, 12:04:13 PM
crooked kills it!

i can understand why some people dont like the beat but i think the track is dope!
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Dre-Day on March 18, 2009, 12:23:11 PM
This production sucks.  Lyrics are ok.

Thanks, Styles.
lol i'm glad i never anticipated this album, cause i would have felt cheated if i had  :laugh:



Aye wich album are u talking about? This is not his debut album.
BOSS

Aye, its the "downloadable version of BOSS - track by track". I wouldnt call that his long anticipated debut album.
whatever you want to call it, the download album is still the beginning of something serious ;D

Aye as long as its all high class material I am happy! I have to point that this bloke Crooked I is generous when it comes to giving songs to fans.

Crook has put out more free music than some emcees drop their entire career, can't hate that!
oh yeah that's a good thing ;)

Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Booz on March 18, 2009, 12:28:34 PM
No songs on BOSS will be as classic as his Death Row era, because his producers nowadays are amature compared to Big Hutch & Daz.
Someone should remix some of Crookeds newer rhymes with older Death Row beats just for the comparison, anyone?
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Elano on March 18, 2009, 12:47:19 PM
lmao ^
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Maaat on March 18, 2009, 12:54:22 PM
Song nice but the track by track downloadin
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: 00X2X on March 18, 2009, 01:17:56 PM
just sounds like any other crook track he makes , next..... 
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: jeanmiche777 on March 18, 2009, 01:23:09 PM
just sounds like any other crook track he makes , next..... 
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: EFFeX on March 18, 2009, 01:24:06 PM
I think that it's quite possible that B.O.S.S. has been so overhyped that there's no way possible it will meet everyone's expectations.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: miragedesigns on March 18, 2009, 03:23:51 PM
this shit bangs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i wonder how many tracks hes recorded for BOSS!
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: phil uk 69 on March 18, 2009, 03:46:16 PM
Word is that the entire project is free because Crook working on brand new material to release later.

That was kinda obvious. Dude has been waitin on the release date for like 3 years, he was bound to start feeling like the material is too dated. Only artist that doesn't get that instinct is Tha Realest - he's been planning on releasing those same tracks for almost 10 years now lol.

HOMIE DONT TALK ABOUT STUFF YOU DONT KNOW SHIT ABOUT. REALLY
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: EFFeX on March 18, 2009, 05:34:05 PM
Word is that the entire project is free because Crook working on brand new material to release later.

That was kinda obvious. Dude has been waitin on the release date for like 3 years, he was bound to start feeling like the material is too dated. Only artist that doesn't get that instinct is Tha Realest - he's been planning on releasing those same tracks for almost 10 years now lol.

HOMIE DONT TALK ABOUT STUFF YOU DONT KNOW SHIT ABOUT. REALLY

It was my understanding that The Realests album is a mixture of old material AND new material, am I correct on that?
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: coast2coast on March 18, 2009, 06:02:26 PM
I think that it's quite possible that B.O.S.S. has been so overhyped that there's no way possible it will meet everyone's expectations.
werd and da same shit is gun happen if detox ever com out
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: you gon always be my latin queen bitch on March 18, 2009, 06:03:57 PM
I think that it's quite possible that B.O.S.S. has been so overhyped that there's no way possible it will meet everyone's expectations.
werd and da same shit is gun happen if detox ever com out
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: EFFeX on March 18, 2009, 06:05:28 PM
I think that it's quite possible that B.O.S.S. has been so overhyped that there's no way possible it will meet everyone's expectations.
werd and da same shit is gun happen if detox ever com out

Yup, my thoughts exactly... I was actually going to make the comparison, but figured a Dre fanatic was going to freak out over me comparing Crooked and Dre.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: lost_assassin on March 18, 2009, 06:13:49 PM
I think that it's quite possible that B.O.S.S. has been so overhyped that there's no way possible it will meet everyone's expectations.
werd and da same shit is gun happen if detox ever com out

Yup, my thoughts exactly... I was actually going to make the comparison, but figured a Dre fanatic was going to freak out over me comparing Crooked and Dre.

lol
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Hatesrats™ on March 18, 2009, 06:14:14 PM
Once people figure out that their fav artist's unreleased/Anticipated album can't cure Cancer... they will be better for it.
It won't walk on water, It's just music.

Detox ain't gonna fix the deficit, B.O.S.S. ain't gonna turn water to wine...ect
I just want to bump it.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: EFFeX on March 18, 2009, 06:34:26 PM
Once people figure out that their fav artist's unreleased/Anticipated album can't cure Cancer... they will be better for it.
It won't walk on water, It's just music.

Detox ain't gonna fix the deficit, B.O.S.S. ain't gonna turn water to wine...ect
I just want to bump it.

Are you sure about that?

"The Son Of God Flow, Since God's My Father, Jesus MC Walking On Top Of Aqua"
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 18, 2009, 09:45:49 PM
Word is that the entire project is free because Crook working on brand new material to release later.

That was kinda obvious. Dude has been waitin on the release date for like 3 years, he was bound to start feeling like the material is too dated. Only artist that doesn't get that instinct is Tha Realest - he's been planning on releasing those same tracks for almost 10 years now lol.

HOMIE DONT TALK ABOUT STUFF YOU DONT KNOW SHIT ABOUT. REALLY

I know for a fact I've seen a few of those same songs on his rumored "final tracklist" for about 6 years. Be mad all you want but theres no excuse for an artist releasing songs that old on a NEW album unless its a "Lost Tapes" type of project.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Mietek23 on March 19, 2009, 01:01:42 AM
Well, the only really 'old' song on Witness Tha Realest is Grown Ass Man with C-Bo. The other tracks that appeared on various tracklists in the past has been re-recorded, a new guest/beats has been added and so
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: phil uk 69 on March 19, 2009, 03:21:55 AM
Word is that the entire project is free because Crook working on brand new material to release later.

That was kinda obvious. Dude has been waitin on the release date for like 3 years, he was bound to start feeling like the material is too dated. Only artist that doesn't get that instinct is Tha Realest - he's been planning on releasing those same tracks for almost 10 years now lol.

HOMIE DONT TALK ABOUT STUFF YOU DONT KNOW SHIT ABOUT. REALLY

I know for a fact I've seen a few of those same songs on his rumored "final tracklist" for about 6 years. Be mad all you want but theres no excuse for an artist releasing songs that old on a NEW album unless its a "Lost Tapes" type of project.

IMMA STAY ON TOPIC AFTER I SAID THIS.
RITE IF YOU WHERE A UNDERGROUND RAPPER LIKE THA REALEST ,YOU WOULD PUT SONGS ON YOUR DEBUT ALBUM NO MATTER HOW OLD THE SONGS ARE IF THEY HAD FEATURES LIKE FAT JOE, C-BO, WC ETC ETC.    IF WOULD BE SILLY NOT TO IMO
4 OTTA THE 17 ON THE CD ARE THE ONLY ONES I KNOW THAT A PRETT OLD AND THEY GOT SICK FEATURES ON LIKE FAT JOE,LIKE CROOKED I,LIKE EDI FROM THE OUTLAWZ, LIKE WC AND YUKMOUTH

TBH CAN YOU HONESTLY SAY YOU BLAME THA REALEST FOR PUTTING THESE SONGS ON HIS DEBUT ALBUM?
THE FANS HAVE BEEN WANTING THEM SO HE IS GIVING THE FANS WAT THEY WANT AT THE END OF THE DAY

ANYWAY IM DONE BACK TO CROOKED I LOL................



Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: KrazySumwhat on March 19, 2009, 03:43:27 AM
 Nothing special bercause of the beat. Crook definately needs better production, i have only listend to the song once though.
 
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Action! on March 19, 2009, 07:39:12 AM
Ain't no mutherfucka ever walk on water, ain't no mutherfucka ever going to walk on water.  Jesus can snuff one and so can Crooked.  Track was wack due to the beat.  It's jumping around for no particular reason.  Ain't shit hype about it.  I dig what Crooked's got to say but I still think he needs help on creating quality SONGS.  Boy can rap but his song structure comes off as weak.  They should have a different beat and restructure the chorus so it supports Crooked.  The chrous should be on some screwed shit, "I'm still a MC."  Plus, he really needs to switch up the vocals.  It's all sounding the same and losing its affect.  That's why I dug W so much, his vocals was nuts.  If he's just freestyling I dig the voice but for a song he needs to switch it up.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on March 19, 2009, 08:16:29 PM
This production sucks.  Lyrics are ok.

Thanks, Styles.
lol i'm glad i never anticipated this album, cause i would have felt cheated if i had  :laugh:



Aye wich album are u talking about? This is not his debut album.
BOSS

Aye, its the "downloadable version of BOSS - track by track". I wouldnt call that his long anticipated debut album.
whatever you want to call it, the download album is still the beginning of something serious ;D

Aye as long as its all high class material I am happy! I have to point that this bloke Crooked I is generous when it comes to giving songs to fans.

Crook has put out more dope free music than some emcees drop their entire career, can't hate that!
oh yeah that's a good thing ;)



great thing!
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: ju1ce13 on March 19, 2009, 11:28:06 PM
hes prob gonna leak the entire album. its gon b fire either way
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Crooked I on March 20, 2009, 09:33:46 PM
Crooked says that he doesnt want labels to make all the money of it,but whats the problem to sell cds on ur own website and make all the money ?u dont need any shit to sell ur cds for yourself ???????
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: EFFeX on March 21, 2009, 06:52:18 AM
Surprised people aren't feeling the beat, this joint goes hard.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: JohnnyL on March 21, 2009, 07:01:45 AM
No songs on BOSS will be as classic as his Death Row era, because his producers nowadays are amature compared to Big Hutch & Daz.
Someone should remix some of Crookeds newer rhymes with older Death Row beats just for the comparison, anyone?

OR...someone could just give us the Death Row songs.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: JohnnyL on March 21, 2009, 07:08:09 AM
Surprised people aren't feeling the beat, this joint goes hard.

I like the beat...it didn't reinvent the wheel or split the atom, but the beat is a solid beat imo.  And to your earlier point, I definately agree that the anticipation for B.O.S.S. has built up for so long now that it could never live up to the hype.  Unfortunately, he's probably changed his minds on a tracklist so many times, it's hard to say what the ultimate version of B.O.S.S. could have been.  Maybe the tracklist from a couple years ago would've been the best one, maybe not.  Personally, I wouldn't mind if this project had older tracks on it, if they were ones that hadn't previously leaked.  I think, he'll probably shelve any songs like that in favor of putting out more recently recorded material.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Dre-Day on March 21, 2009, 10:58:05 AM
Surprised people aren't feeling the beat, this joint goes hard.
i'm having a hard time to believe that, seriously.

no disrespect ;)
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: EFFeX on March 21, 2009, 11:57:30 AM
Surprised people aren't feeling the beat, this joint goes hard.
i'm having a hard time to believe that, seriously.

no disrespect ;)

None taken, everyone is welcome to their own opinion.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: GimmeYourShoes on March 21, 2009, 12:56:57 PM
Nice headache synths. This song is off to garbage can.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Cios on March 21, 2009, 02:19:00 PM
Dope track, I'm feelin' it.

The beat ain't all that but it bangs in a good system, plus crooked's delivery & wordplay heals the wounds.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: pootypooty on March 21, 2009, 02:57:18 PM
Surprised people aren't feeling the beat, this joint goes hard.

I like the beat...it didn't reinvent the wheel or split the atom, but the beat is a solid beat imo.  And to your earlier point, I definately agree that the anticipation for B.O.S.S. has built up for so long now that it could never live up to the hype.  Unfortunately, he's probably changed his minds on a tracklist so many times, it's hard to say what the ultimate version of B.O.S.S. could have been.  Maybe the tracklist from a couple years ago would've been the best one, maybe not.  Personally, I wouldn't mind if this project had older tracks on it, if they were ones that hadn't previously leaked.  I think, he'll probably shelve any songs like that in favor of putting out more recently recorded material.

Whatever older material he has lying around that doesn't make the BOSS album should be compiled into a Lost Tapes album. At the very least throw them on a mixtape or another EP.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Dre-Day on March 21, 2009, 03:35:49 PM
Surprised people aren't feeling the beat, this joint goes hard.
i'm having a hard time to believe that, seriously.

no disrespect ;)

None taken, everyone is welcome to their own opinion.
;)

so don't you think the beat is generic then?
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: EFFeX on March 21, 2009, 03:42:15 PM
Surprised people aren't feeling the beat, this joint goes hard.
i'm having a hard time to believe that, seriously.

no disrespect ;)

None taken, everyone is welcome to their own opinion.
;)

so don't you think the beat is generic then?

I don't think it's too generic, there's a lot of nice change ups in it and little details that you have to listen for... I don't know it's something you can knock in the ride, but don't have to worry about lowering cause the lyrics are sick too.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: JohnnyL on March 21, 2009, 03:43:19 PM
Surprised people aren't feeling the beat, this joint goes hard.

I like the beat...it didn't reinvent the wheel or split the atom, but the beat is a solid beat imo.  And to your earlier point, I definately agree that the anticipation for B.O.S.S. has built up for so long now that it could never live up to the hype.  Unfortunately, he's probably changed his minds on a tracklist so many times, it's hard to say what the ultimate version of B.O.S.S. could have been.  Maybe the tracklist from a couple years ago would've been the best one, maybe not.  Personally, I wouldn't mind if this project had older tracks on it, if they were ones that hadn't previously leaked.  I think, he'll probably shelve any songs like that in favor of putting out more recently recorded material.

Whatever older material he has lying around that doesn't make the BOSS album should be compiled into a Lost Tapes album. At the very least throw them on a mixtape or another EP.

I think that's a great idea, if he ever got around to doing it.  That's kind of how he described the Death Row albums when he was talking about putting them out himself, after B.O.S.S. was released.  Sometimes I think dude just stretches himself too thin.  He's got so much shit going on at once, it just seems like there's too many distractions.  It'd be awesome if he actually did that though.  Because you know he probably has a ton of tracks he's completed for the B.O.S.S. recording sessions over the years.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Dre-Day on March 21, 2009, 03:49:11 PM
Surprised people aren't feeling the beat, this joint goes hard.
i'm having a hard time to believe that, seriously.

no disrespect ;)

None taken, everyone is welcome to their own opinion.
;)

so don't you think the beat is generic then?

I don't think it's too generic, there's a lot of nice change ups in it and little details that you have to listen for... I don't know it's something you can knock in the ride, but don't have to worry about lowering cause the lyrics are sick too.
i see, but to me it seems that Crooked keeps trying so hard to make a hit you know ( even though this is a "leak").
hence he chooses such beats to rap over; maybe not all the time, but when looking at his previous (street) singles i see a pattern... ;)
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: pootypooty on March 21, 2009, 06:14:10 PM
Surprised people aren't feeling the beat, this joint goes hard.
i'm having a hard time to believe that, seriously.

no disrespect ;)

None taken, everyone is welcome to their own opinion.
;)

so don't you think the beat is generic then?

I don't think it's too generic, there's a lot of nice change ups in it and little details that you have to listen for... I don't know it's something you can knock in the ride, but don't have to worry about lowering cause the lyrics are sick too.
i see, but to me it seems that Crooked keeps trying so hard to make a hit you know ( even though this is a "leak").
hence he chooses such beats to rap over; maybe not all the time, but when looking at his previous (street) singles i see a pattern... ;)


I agree. I've only spun this new track one time and immediately the beat was subpar to me. Lyrically he came off nice without it feeling forced, but the beat doesn't move me.

Dream Big felt forced. It was mediocre at best.
Cali Boyz was cool, but not really single material in my opinion.
Boom Boom Clap had potential if they would've pushed it.
Str8 Bosses also had potential but they gave that up for a compilation album instead, which in my opinion wasn't a smart move.
N.W.A. was cool too, but again, not really single material.

Boom Boom Clap = Str8 Bosses > N.W.A. > Cali Boyz > I'm Still A MC > Dream Big

Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: EFFeX on March 21, 2009, 07:20:31 PM
Surprised people aren't feeling the beat, this joint goes hard.
i'm having a hard time to believe that, seriously.

no disrespect ;)

None taken, everyone is welcome to their own opinion.
;)

so don't you think the beat is generic then?

I don't think it's too generic, there's a lot of nice change ups in it and little details that you have to listen for... I don't know it's something you can knock in the ride, but don't have to worry about lowering cause the lyrics are sick too.
i see, but to me it seems that Crooked keeps trying so hard to make a hit you know ( even though this is a "leak").
hence he chooses such beats to rap over; maybe not all the time, but when looking at his previous (street) singles i see a pattern... ;)


Cali Boyz was cool, but not really single material in my opinion.


Believe it or not I played this back when it first dropped and Storch was on top of his game and dudes went crazy! Everyone wanted it after I bumped it.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: you gon always be my latin queen bitch on March 21, 2009, 07:31:12 PM
boom boom clap (dope street song and dope club song)
cali boyz (replay value and cool song)
buck town (dope song and one of crooks best)
nwa (crooks top 5 and str8 bangin)
str8 bosses (crooks top 5 and this is crazy)

all them traxx have replay value and are some of his best
i mean he shot a video for boom boom clap, that was a let down on his part IMO
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: pootypooty on March 21, 2009, 07:49:22 PM
Surprised people aren't feeling the beat, this joint goes hard.
i'm having a hard time to believe that, seriously.

no disrespect ;)

None taken, everyone is welcome to their own opinion.
;)

so don't you think the beat is generic then?

I don't think it's too generic, there's a lot of nice change ups in it and little details that you have to listen for... I don't know it's something you can knock in the ride, but don't have to worry about lowering cause the lyrics are sick too.
i see, but to me it seems that Crooked keeps trying so hard to make a hit you know ( even though this is a "leak").
hence he chooses such beats to rap over; maybe not all the time, but when looking at his previous (street) singles i see a pattern... ;)


Cali Boyz was cool, but not really single material in my opinion.


Believe it or not I played this back when it first dropped and Storch was on top of his game and dudes went crazy! Everyone wanted it after I bumped it.

I like the track. I was just questioning whether it was 1st single material or not? In comparison to Boom Boom Clap & Str8 Bosses it would've been better as a follow-up or a 3rd single, but not the 1st single. That's just my opinion.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: EFFeX on March 21, 2009, 07:53:44 PM
Oh yeah no doubt, it was not first single quality.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on March 21, 2009, 09:34:31 PM
Crooked says that he doesnt want labels to make all the money of it,but whats the problem to sell cds on ur own website and make all the money ?u dont need any shit to sell ur cds for yourself ???????

Crook actually said  "death row can put it out and make all the money, i just awnt the music to get out there"


2005, wake up show.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Dre-Day on March 22, 2009, 02:07:36 AM
Surprised people aren't feeling the beat, this joint goes hard.
i'm having a hard time to believe that, seriously.

no disrespect ;)

None taken, everyone is welcome to their own opinion.
;)

so don't you think the beat is generic then?

I don't think it's too generic, there's a lot of nice change ups in it and little details that you have to listen for... I don't know it's something you can knock in the ride, but don't have to worry about lowering cause the lyrics are sick too.
i see, but to me it seems that Crooked keeps trying so hard to make a hit you know ( even though this is a "leak").
hence he chooses such beats to rap over; maybe not all the time, but when looking at his previous (street) singles i see a pattern... ;)


I agree. I've only spun this new track one time and immediately the beat was subpar to me. Lyrically he came off nice without it feeling forced, but the beat doesn't move me.

Dream Big felt forced. It was mediocre at best.
Cali Boyz was cool, but not really single material in my opinion.
Boom Boom Clap had potential if they would've pushed it.
Str8 Bosses also had potential but they gave that up for a compilation album instead, which in my opinion wasn't a smart move.
N.W.A. was cool too, but again, not really single material.

Boom Boom Clap = Str8 Bosses > N.W.A. > Cali Boyz > I'm Still A MC > Dream Big



yeah, when a part of a song annoys me, i can't focus on the rest, so i immediately turn it off.

i mean, in stead of putting out so called "single" material, why not take an 180 degree turn and see what the responses are?
his future albums won't go diamond, so he might as well try to make the best of it.

Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: pootypooty on March 22, 2009, 05:14:38 AM
Surprised people aren't feeling the beat, this joint goes hard.
i'm having a hard time to believe that, seriously.

no disrespect ;)

None taken, everyone is welcome to their own opinion.
;)

so don't you think the beat is generic then?

I don't think it's too generic, there's a lot of nice change ups in it and little details that you have to listen for... I don't know it's something you can knock in the ride, but don't have to worry about lowering cause the lyrics are sick too.
i see, but to me it seems that Crooked keeps trying so hard to make a hit you know ( even though this is a "leak").
hence he chooses such beats to rap over; maybe not all the time, but when looking at his previous (street) singles i see a pattern... ;)


I agree. I've only spun this new track one time and immediately the beat was subpar to me. Lyrically he came off nice without it feeling forced, but the beat doesn't move me.

Dream Big felt forced. It was mediocre at best.
Cali Boyz was cool, but not really single material in my opinion.
Boom Boom Clap had potential if they would've pushed it.
Str8 Bosses also had potential but they gave that up for a compilation album instead, which in my opinion wasn't a smart move.
N.W.A. was cool too, but again, not really single material.

Boom Boom Clap = Str8 Bosses > N.W.A. > Cali Boyz > I'm Still A MC > Dream Big



yeah, when a part of a song annoys me, i can't focus on the rest, so i immediately turn it off.

i mean, in stead of putting out so called "single" material, why not take an 180 degree turn and see what the responses are?
his future albums won't go diamond, so he might as well try to make the best of it.



Agreed.

Especially now that Crooked experienced the incident a few weeks ago, it's almost like he's come to the realization that life is short and the time is now. He's obviously fed up with negotiating with labels which is why he admittedly hasn't signed one yet.

In response to the label frustration coupled with the incident we get the type of record that I've been wanting Crooked to do since he left Death Row. Better yet King Tech of the Wake Up Show who was instrumental in getting Crooked to a larger audience over 10 yrs. ago when he battled Chino XL, seems to "get it" and understands what type of records Crooked sounds good over. Enter "If You Ever Hear Me" which leaked through MTV on Thursday.

While it's not geared towards mainstream listeners, it's one of those records that true Crooked fans as well as fans of lyricism can appreciate. The beat is simple, yet has a hard drum throughout the track, while allowing Crooked to showcase the rawness that brought him into the Death Row fold back in the day.

The point? Crooked should just do him and quit trying to appeal to the larger mainstream audience. If anything, he should do the kind of records that he knows he's capable of doing without sacrificing or dumbing down his style. I'm excited about those 7 records that King Tech & Crooked did together a couple of weekends ago. If the other 6 records are on the same vibe as "If You Ever Hear Me" then this is the direction Crooked should be taking with his music. I'll also credit King Tech for bringing Crooked to this realization.

On a side note, SlaughterHouse is also a positive movement in Crooked's artistic development because the other 3 guys in the group are constantly challenging him to stay sharp with the pen. While at the same time, Crooked can hopefully learn a few things about their approach to MC'ing. So they're a positive influence on him, in my opinion since they actually have experience with releasing records, and good ones at that.
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: hrsmn_london on March 22, 2009, 10:17:17 AM
Sickest shit I ever heard..
Title: Re: Crooked I "I'm Still A MC" (First leak off of B.O.S.S.)
Post by: Liquorsto on April 17, 2009, 02:45:03 PM
crooked's bacc