“People was hating, but they zippin’ they lips up.”

It’s funny how people are just now coming around to Tech-N9ne.

First it was “Pauw Wauw.” Then, MIMS reached out. Now, Twista – the only other rapper who could possibly keep up – has enlisted him for Category F5. When someone finally decides to put Tech on their single, instead of Read the rest of this entry »

If you ask the average Hip-Hop fan who Mims is, they’ll merely tell you the “This Is Why I’m Hot” star is your typical one-hit wonder. Ask Shawn Mims the same and he’ll tell you he’s a hungry rapper from NYC who just happens to have a hit. Still, no one can disagree that his rington-ed entrance wasn’t the most reputable of first impressions, even Mims himself. Which is probably why he decided to name his latest LP Guilt for the remorse he feels due to his success. But it’s not the spoils of success he should feel guilty from this time around. It’s his bland persona and forgettable track selection that should take the bulk of the blame for this sophomoric slump.

Guilt isn’t without it’s bright spots however, as Mims does manage to at least lick the creative envelope once or twice throughout. Jim Jonsin’s enigmatic sonic creation sets the template Read the rest of this entry »