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4.0 ( 26 total votes )
Crooked I - Villain
Artist: Crooked I
Producer: Komplex
Album: Million Dollar Story LP
Label: Treacherous/Dynasty Music Group
One of the first to utilize a weekly series, a marketing tool that’s now become overwhelmingly popular, Crooked I has built a foundation that established him as a west coast godfather and one-quarter of rap supergroup Slaughterhouse’. Crooked’s now continuing to build on that foundation with his new single, Villain, off of his upcoming album, Million Dollar Story (which currently has no release date). With producer Komplex providing an uptempo and grungy beat that runs the spectrum from piano melodies to beatboxing, Crooked runs rampant on the song as he insists that he’s done with being the Villain, both literally and metaphorically. Facing down the everyday struggles that have kept him down over the years, Crooked discusses topics such as growing up on welfare and everyone’s toughest challenge, fighting your inner demons and doubts. Even better, enlisting Sally Anthony to sing the chorus turns out to provide a perfect balance as she serves as a calming balance between Komplex’s keys and Crooked’s rapid-fire spitting. Overall, there’s no doubt that Crook scores a win as he provides us with a head-nodding song with some serious meaning. Props.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on December 13, 2010
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11684 |
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Crook said he is taking his time while crafting the new Million Dollar Story album. Smart man. If single selections like "Villain" are the end result, take as much time as you need fam!
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2010 |
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Definitely a nice concept but......
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2010 |
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Back to back bangers to start off the week. It nothin' out of the ordinary for the booth!
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2010 |
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very nice
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2010 |
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crooked i is killing it so much right now- loving everything he is touching- no exception here!
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2010 |
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2010 |
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damn this song is cold
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 2476 |
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Excellent, excellent job by Crooked of balancing the softer, more piano-oriented elements with his strong, usually gritty flow. The man clearly has far more versatility than most give him credit for.
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2010 |
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love this extended chorus/verse more than i like the spit. nice wierd fusion between the two love the piano the moog instrument didnt do crook any favours but i did get it and i like it.
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2010 |
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i'm a fan of crooked but this track is just ok to me
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1306 |
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Just the concept, and execution of this makes it a classic. Great creativity and production just add to the impressive display here. If Crooked sticks to this style right here he may be well on his way.
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 42 |
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Awesome Track
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 23 |
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This track retained my attention because of the title (I'm from Paris) but I'm not disappointed by the Music.
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 14 |
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decent contribution. most impressed by Komplex's production work. i could rock to this instrumental
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| Posted on Dec 07, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1805 |
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Im really feeling this from Crooked I. Crooked went hard on his verses in this (like always). This is a overall great record. The production from Komplex made this song so complete and an enjoyable listen for a long time to come. Having Sally Anthony sing the chorus is such a great addition to this. She has such a great voice, and makes this song that much better. "Villian" is gonna be a big record. A banger for me.
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| Posted on Dec 07, 2010 |
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Pretty Damn strait up, good song!
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| Posted on Dec 08, 2010 |
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| Posted on Dec 09, 2010 |
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NICE
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| Posted on Dec 11, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1227 |
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The hook is the main highlight of this song, Crooked was nice but not up to his normal standards.
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| Posted on Dec 12, 2010 |
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| Posted on Dec 13, 2010 |
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straight banger. im lovin this. gonna be straight bumpin this is the impala on chrome baby
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| Posted on Dec 14, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 868 |
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Damn crooked I is hard as hell everytime he spits. This beat is kinda slow but crooked I kills it. banger for me mang
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| Posted on Dec 14, 2010 |
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This is so nasty, damn Crooked I be gettin after it!
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| Posted on Dec 15, 2010 |
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| Posted on Dec 16, 2010 |
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sickkkk. very good flow....
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| Posted on Dec 24, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 399 |
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its a little catchy
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| Posted on Dec 26, 2010 |
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crooked i is one of the true rappers out there shining he's way better then most stuff u hear on the radio or see on tv channels underground rap just so much better these rappers rap about things not just money girls and cars actual things that matter in life straight classic joint for me
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2011 |
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