Search - Mims :: Guilt

Rap or R&B?

Koul_Produkz! | Carmen, San Diego | 04/12/2009

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Here's an album many rap fans have been waiting for. At least that's what I thought.



The production is spectacular. The beats are soulful and they hit hard. Mims' lyrics actually have substance. It actually seems as if he sat down and put some thought into what he was going to say instead of just rapping off the top of his dome which seems to be the new fad in rap. He uses auto-tune on "One Day". Usually, this wouldn't be a positive characteristic to me but he doesn't overdo it. It actually fits quite nice and is a good segway into the next song. And with the exception of J. Holiday, many of his guest spots are relatively unknowns to the general public. This puts the focus on Mims, meaning someone isn't just going to buy his album curious of how his collaborations may sound.



On first listen, I loved it. Mainly because of the beats. Mainly because of his delivery. Partly because I wanted the album to be what I've been waiting for so long as a rap fan. After a couple more listens, I got more and more disappointed as I noticed the structure of the album. It feels like an R&B album. One love song is ok. Two, maybe. I've counted 4 including the bonus track at the end. There's only 14 tracks total. Decent amount right? Wrong. One is a skit, then there's a semi-intro and an outro. The album is way too short, even with the bonus track totaling right under 50 minutes. I like the fact that he's cut some of the fat but as a consumer, it feels like a waste of money when you're forced to hear the same song too quickly.



The track order seems out of wack. The CD opens with a full song that's rather short, a skit, then on to a track that's supposed to aknowledge the skit. And as stated earlier, every other track is a love song. His "club-banger" is a little weak but necessary from a commercial standpoint. The CD shines on "One Day" but as you're grooving soulfully well into the next song, you're forced to gather yourself and prepare for "Rock 'N Rollin'". It isn't a bad song. The lyrics are actually pretty interesting. And it's refreshing to know that rap artists actually listen to other forms of music other than hip-hop. The song just seems out of place. Because lo and behold, the next track is indeed another love song.



Of course, you have to have a song to boast and brag about your achievements and how great you are. Check. Next song? A little confusing. The hook goes "Why, oh why, oh why, oh why? I can't live without you". But surprisingly, this is NOT a love song. Maybe Mims didn't get to hear the hook when he wrote his lyrics. Maybe he's referring to not being able to live without money... I really hope it's the former. A dedication song to his mother rounds out the CD. This song is quite possibly the best of the bunch. His delivery seems really heartfelt. Outro, and there you have it. The end. Oh, but of course they added a bonus track which is yet another love song. Then repeat. It just doesn't flow right.



I am not a hater. I'm a big fan of Mims' lyrics. His similes and metaphors are rather thought-provoking and creative. He must either really be in love or have nothing else to rap about. Such a waste..."

Righteous! Huge improvement over freshman album.

Pistachio Disguisey | Dallas, TX | 04/13/2009

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Love this dude's flow!



MIMS does not disappoint on his sophomore set. Strong beats, stronger lyrics, and excellent overall production make this the best hip hop album yet in 2009. Let me reiterate this: Hip Hop. Not rap pop, none of that ignorant club shiite here, this one is for adults only. Oddly though, there are a couple of tracks on here that could be club hits, but they're not the kind that make me want to shoot myself.



If you don't know mims, then listen to some samples from this album, not Music is My Savior. Guilt is where is at folks, and I'm still trying to figure out what happened with his first album. He didn't even sound like he did when I heard him performing with the Lox a few years ago. In fact, that may be the best place to start. He's kind of like what we all thought JadaKiss would be when we were all sitting around waiting for his first album to drop back in 2001.



The only real knocks I have on this album are that I think he had one too many "love" songs stuffed in there, and that he used an auto-tune on a couple of tracks. Don't get me wrong, this was by no means heavy auto-tune a-la Kanye, just a little bit on a some of the chorus. It's just that after 808s and Heartbreaks, I want spike my drink with arsenic every time I hear someone using it. Personal preference, I guess.



And if nothing else, Rock n Rollin is really one of the coolest songs I've heard in awhile. Who would have thought to make a whole song sampling rock lyrics, rock band names, and rock song names? The idea may sound a little foolish, but trust me folks, the result is quite sweet indeed.



My advice? Support the artist; this one's worth buying."

Great album

Jason Cleveland | 04/08/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I got the bootleg last week and loved it so I went out Today and supported Mims hard work. This album will be a sleeper for sure but I can tell you here and now this is true hip hop and I love every second of it. I strongly sugggest everyone to go out and pick this one up."