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Crooked I - If You Ever Hear Me
Artist: Crooked I
Producer: King Tech
Album: Untitled "Secret" Project
Label: Treacherous/Dynasty Music Group
Crooked I’s been a busy, busy man—in addition to getting ready for the release of his debut LP, B.O.S.S. (due out sometime this year), recording new music as one-fourth of the Slaughterhouse supergroup, and preparing to launch a second Hip-Hop Weekly series, he’s got, well, something else, up his sleeve. Though Crook has yet to reveal a single detail regarding his ‘secret project,’ the newly-released If You Ever Hear Me should have fans waiting with bated breath for… whatever it is. An opening sample from Comedy Central’s The Chocolate News, though it resurrects the old “hip-hop is dead” cliché, serves as a a fitting lead-in to the emcee’s meditations on the struggle to maintain one’s authenticity in a genre that has arguably strayed from its roots. The delicately dope balance Crook strikes between righteous anger and clever wordplay, as well as King Tech‘s tense, guitar-driven beat are sure to please those whose tastes run to the underground. If you’re curious about Crook’s big secret, we’re right there with you—stayed tuned to the Booth for all the latest info.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on April 6, 2009
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 Haha "When did fight the power become 'Wait till you see my --'" Chocolate News is hillarious!
Anyway tight track. Crooked came hard wit plenty intensity on this. He speaks the truth and makes a lot of sense, over a beat that fits well wit the vibe. |
| Posted on Mar 25, 2009 |
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BANGER 4 THE CROOKS!
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2009 |
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This is straight amazing. The beat is hot and the message is true. Crooked I is at his best right here and is one of the best verses I've heard from him. Spittin real truth right here! Classic!
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2009 |
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this is sick. not only is his flow tight, but he has a (gasp) message that is dear to my heart. rap been missin this ish, and i miss it bad
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2009 |
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Crooked I is the sh*t for real. He is crazy. Tight beat on here and Crooked I spits pure fire on here. Great message. I don't rate many classics, but I'm giving this a five. This is true rap.
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2009 |
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All of you guys hit it on the head. This is a banger with a message. Rare find nowadays. This deserves nothing less than a 5.
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2009 |
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I rarely hand out 5/5's but this is just a sick track.
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2009 |
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Diggin: The whole DAMN THING.
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2009 |
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@LordFinesse - rasengaaan
Passion like Freeway is hard to find. Lyrically insane. Epitome of tight underground isht |
| Posted on Mar 25, 2009 |
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This song is very impressive. Amazing production and great, original wordplay.
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2009 |
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One word: WOW
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2009 |
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2009 |
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Real hiphop right here. That is all that can be said.
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2009 |
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that's whats UP! 4
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2009 |
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i dont see what everybody all hyped over... crooked is pretty dope though, lyrics are pretty crazy, beat aint all hot tho
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2009 |
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The intro set this one up to be either a classic or a disappointment and Crooked I did NOT disappoint. Sick all around- lyrics, production, passion.
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2009 |
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Banger....Makes me speechless.
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2009 |
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"look at the word play i use in the chorus... the first way over ya head i confuse a thesaurus... you smoke weed? I got so many trees you'll be abusing a forest" ---FIRE---
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2009 |
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real music nice flow
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2009 |
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This is very impressive i have to agree. I mean now i wanna hear something with him and wayne. Honestly this dude is real and i think we will have something outta this guy. This is a classic
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2009 |
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YEP REAL HIP HOP!! for all of you
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2009 |
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the lyrics are simple but the way they are said makes you think- the track has metaphorsssss but not in a sense making it to crazy for you to think. -its just simple, straight to the point, and the beat is basic but hot. 5
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2009 |
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Crooked I: this track is crazy..strong beat and it surely brings back that good feel one unsed to get from listning to hip hop.. V
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2009 |
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Damn. Not seen a song so highly rated in a long time...and it certainly deserves such praise. Production is not bad by any means (though not the best I"'ve heard lately), and the verses are straight fire. Very much worth listening to again and again. Add all this to the fact that it has a real message, and you have a Classic, ladies and gentlemen.
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2009 |
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Banger.
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2009 |
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i like the lyrics and flow. BUT NOT the hook and beat. blah.
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2009 |
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the verses go hard but i wouldve liked him not to rap so fast so i cud bang my head ya kno??? well yeah newayzzzzz.....also i didnt like the beginning- i didnt come to a music site to hear talking....i dont care how on point it may be- i didnt like it. lol...
overall though like i said verses went hard and thats goood enough for me. in rotation. |
| Posted on Mar 25, 2009 |
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diggin' this track love the song from start to end
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| Posted on Mar 26, 2009 |
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BOY WESTCOAST NEEDS A HOT RAPPER BAD.ITS BEEN BAD SINCE TUPAC AND DR DRE TOOK A BREAK.THIS IS THE FIRST STEP
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| Posted on Mar 26, 2009 |
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Unfortunately I don't understand much about what he says, but I'm gonna look for the lyrics, I guess they are the main part of the song. I like the beat and the music, and his flow is great! Solid track!
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| Posted on Mar 26, 2009 |
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straight fire. oh he even gives props to Wayne. haha
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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Now this is HIP HOP....I was there from the start and this heater here made it feel like Homecoming.
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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dam, this is real hard, didn't know crook can do this, i'll be waiting for his debut album
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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str8 banger
he spittin tru shit |
| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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Finally, My dude getting his due respect. BOW DOWN FOO' lol
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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Nice Track Crooked I Sweet As Hell Juss Killed The Whole Hip Hop U Betta Lokk Up Now In Ya Haters
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2009 |
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First rate!
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| Posted on Mar 28, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 334 |
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I think an apology is in order. I Never gave Crooked I a chance. After listening to this track I see what I've been missing. And for that I AM SORRY. "I spit like 100 Kanyes, and 3,000 Andres..." Favorite Line :)
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| Posted on Mar 28, 2009 |
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this guy gots b*lls, he pretty much roasted all of modern rappers. i like his flow
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| Posted on Mar 28, 2009 |
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man crooked i he dont sugar coat nothing, no b.s in my opinion crooked i is top 10 lyrically rite now,just go back and listen to some of his music,this track is hard ,good beat ...........banger
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| Posted on Mar 29, 2009 |
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This is hard. But the flow is heavy. Crooked I- Just killed it.
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| Posted on Mar 29, 2009 |
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+1 fan for crooked I!!!!
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| Posted on Mar 30, 2009 |
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hard
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| Posted on Mar 31, 2009 |
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@*#$! that auto tune shit unless its t-pain haha
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| Posted on Apr 02, 2009 |
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5:25 of pure fire. Nobody on Crooked's level real talk. I think he can be the next Biggie/Pac.
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| Posted on Apr 03, 2009 |
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finally some good music
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| Posted on Apr 03, 2009 |
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damn lot a truth on this track
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| Posted on Apr 03, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 452 |
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Crroked is good as ever. Track is strong.
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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Most Underrated rapper alive ...
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 63 |
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It's ammunition like this that often makes me lean toward Crooked as the most talented member of Slaughterhouse (just announced for Rock the Bells!!! yeeeaaaahhh!) although Royce can give him a run for his money. This track is sick, period.
Sick production from King Tech - proving himself as multi-talented individual indeed. Crooked is come at you, me and everybody on this one. He's like a lyrical flame-thrower that consistently never disappoints. Talk about a man who's about Quantity AND Quality. I'm eager to find out his secret, cause as of right now (and even since his death row days) he just can't do wrong. Don't believe me? Check out his verse on "Gangsta Rap" from the DPG 2000 album. BANGER! |
| Posted on Apr 08, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 35 |
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This is for the real hip hop heads.
Its good for underground. Not feelin it other wise. But Crooked I is coo. Imma be lookin out for him more often |
| Posted on Apr 11, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 182 |
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WOW
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| Posted on Apr 13, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1189 |
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'When did fight the power become wait till you see my dick' Love that line.
The song is pretty good, though the comedy sketch at the start is the highlight (yes it is that funny). The beat has a old school feel to it & Crooked I is more then suited to spit over these types of production |
| Posted on Apr 15, 2009 |
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| Posted on Apr 21, 2009 |
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I'm not gonna lie, this is one of the greatest songs i have ever heard, i never rated it when i heard it, but this is in my Top 5 of All Time behind When I'm Gone - Eminem, All The Above - Maino, Lose Yourself - Eminem, and then this, this is instant classic, just flat out amazing, wowwwwwwwwwww, i dont get how ppl can rate this a 2, seriously howwwwwwww, yall must love that "I Like Money" or "I F*ck Girls" sh1t
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| Posted on Oct 02, 2009 |
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this is a banger for real!
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| Posted on Nov 10, 2009 |
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crooked i make me listen to westcoast rappers...i like the dude flow fa sho
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| Posted on Dec 30, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2065 |
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Straight gritty RAP, Damn near classic sh*t here, punk ass "rappers" take notes.
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| Posted on Dec 31, 2009 |
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Crooked is a beast on this am definitely feeling dis digging the shout out to the OGs
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