First reviews of CROOKED I -YOUNG BOSS 2 C.o.B MIXAPE....

[Episcop Cruel Cvrle]

After receiving astonishing reviews by major publications Scratch, XXL and The Source Magazine for having one of the hottest mixtapes on the streets, Young Boss Vol 1., he had to go back and meet the demands of his fans and deliver a Vol. 2. Unlike most mixtapes where artist rap over popular commercially released beats this, mixtape has all original production. This project is so well put together that if it did not have the title 'mixtape' it would easily be mistaken for a CLASSIC ALBUM. With solid production by Jim Gittum and Complex, this mixtape is bound to do well...

This project features Dyansty Entertainment artists the Horseshoe Gang and the On One Squad.

Covering a variety of topics from political issues, club bangers, street life, overcoming obstacles, and many more, this mixtape exemplifies diversity to it’s fullest. Track number three "All I Ever Wanted", Crooked expresses how he is the best on the rest by saying, “Fuck 5 mics, give me 10, I’m Rembrandt with an ink pen”. On the track, "The Show Must Go On", he best describes the title of this news release, and "The West Told You That He Won’t Stop!" Crooked expresses that he can relate to others who encounter obstacles and hard times, but at the end of the day" The Show Must Go On". His objective is let people know you must still do what you set out to do, just as he has to do.

Even Sway, MTV News Correspondent, sounded off to give props to the West Coast’s best-kept secret. “You got Biggie, Xzibit, Tupac, Eminem, and Jay- Z; Crooked I is in that top five!” Having had the best of hip-hop legends on his renowned syndicated “Wake Up Show”, Sway guarantees that Crooked I hangs with the greatest.

In addition to the release of Young Boss Vol. 2, Crooked I chronicles the details of his tumultuous ride from Death Row Records - Now 'Tha Row' - to his present situation with Treacherous/Universal records in his own DVD Documentary, Life After Death Row, set to be in stores this holiday.

Crooked I is his own boss with his own label, Dynasty Records((www.westcoastdynasty.com), recently signed by Treacherous/Universal Records. In an appearance on BET’s Rap City, Crooked I expressed his satisfaction at being made a priority at Treacherous.

Crooked has proven to you that he won’t stop. This is one rapper who will not give up despite any obstacle until he reaches his goal. As long as the demand is there, he will still deliver, and as long as there are people in the rap game who can’t match his talent, he will still compete!

Crooked I - Young Boss Vol. 2 - Album Review Score 8.2 out of 10



(1. Intro) 10/10



The intro grabs your attention right off the bat with Crooked giving props to the founders and vets in this rap game. The music kicks in and has a real aggressive beat that's perfect to prepare the listener for the album, for us that have been waiting for new Crooked I material this intro just make's you even more anxious to here what's to come on the album.



(2.) 8/10



This track is an intro in itself, Crooked sounds like he's just giving a sample of what’s to come. The beat is constant, and has a nice synch through it. But this is only an intro to what’s to come.



(3.) 8/10



On this track the beat would remind you of a beat Twister has been known to spit on. There is a sample that’s similar to those used a lot lately like the one's in Kanye West style. Crooked shines’ on this style of beat, where he can spit fast or slow and still ride the beat. Emotional would be the best word to describe the vibe of this track.



(4.) 7.5/10



Right here you got a mix of the southern style production, with the lyrics and verbal skill only a Crooked I can possess. Crooked spits like a verbal assassin on this track. Only thing that brings this track down is that the beat gets a little annoying after a couple listens. But it's worth listening to over and over just to comprehend what Crooked just spit.



(5.) 10/10



Skit, No need to explain this one; let's just call it a booty call



(6.) 8.5/10



This track is a perfect follow up track for the previous skit. So u can tell what the lyrics and beat are about, no need to explain.



(7.) 9/10



This has a good beat; it's not your normal monotonous beat that's around nowadays. Ever since Crooked stepped on the scene, he's been known to be able to kill any genre of beat he gets on. His lyrics fit the beat, and you will enjoy the story he tells.



(8.) 7/10



I like the original track better that he recycled the lyrics for on the first part of this track. He continues to just kill the mic, and show his skill on any beat he's on.



(9.) 7/10



The beat is ok, but aside from the beat, you gotta respect the lyrical content of the feature artists on the track, there aren't many rappers out there that can match them on a lyrical level.



(10.) 8/10



This track Crooked talks about a girl who grows up in the ghetto, and the different things that surround her and make it a struggle to keep her head up and rise above the madness around her. A nice Spanish guitar make's the basis of the beat, and the hook is covered by a female who does a pretty good job.



(11.) 10/10



Skit, Crooked give's his "f*ck you" list, of people he would like to send a big f*ck you out to. Bill O'Reily, Bush, William Bennett, and a few others get what’s coming to them on this skit. Props to Crooked for expressing what a lot of people would love to say.



(12.) 7.5/10



To me this track is just a continuation of the f*ck you list, just in song form. He's got a tone in his voice that would easily be taken as anger, but it's just aggression, and him getting his feelings out about certain issues. The beat fits his emotion, but isn't anything new or out of the ordinary.



(13.) 9/10



Crooked's voice is distorted on this track, which helps to portray his emotions even better as he continues expressing his feelings. This is a ryder's track, just close your eye's and let him take you to where he's coming from.



(14.) 9/10



This is a refreshing track; it's got that good hip-hop feeling to it. The feature artist's does a good verse, although the track is really short, it's a nice way to introduce one of Crooked's artists to the listeners.



(15.) 8/10



Again, on this track the beat isn't very special, but it's a perfect platform for the Horseshoe Gang to showcase how deadly they are when it come's to this rap game. Every one of them holds there own and make this a very good track.



(16.) 8.5/10



Here's the female's track for this mixtape, Crooked even does his best job of singing on this one. It's got that comedy feeling to it, but it's also refreshing to here what Crooked is capable of, even though he joke's about himself singing, he did a pretty good job..



(17.) 7/10



This is a pretty good club style track. Crooked's been spittin on these kinds of beat alot lately, even though i like hearing him on the older style westcoast beats, he can still shyne on beats like this.



(18.) 7/10



This is a real aggressive track, kind of like a climax to end the album with, i didn't care much for the beat, but again Crooked spits like he's got something he wants to get off his chest.



(19.) 8.5/10



One of the better beats on the mixtape, Crooked keeps his lyrical content in tact with the rest of the album.

[chunkc85]

Propz on this. Man I cant wait for this shit to drop.

[GangstaBoogy]

so good. when does it FINALLY drop?

[Darksider]

looks like a tight mixtape

[Gangstauu]

if it are all original beats, why not make it a album?

[Meho]

Sounds nice,although its clear that the writer is a huge Crooked I fan(*cough* groupie).

[Killa-G]

Stop Snitchin Stop Lyin!! And yea crooked i is dead!!

[Episcop Cruel Cvrle]

Stop Snitchin Stop Lyin!! And yea crooked i is dead!!

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