All their promotions beckon prospects to “Join Crime Mob College.” This might seem like a totally strange concept but this new offering is boasting chart topping numbers for applications, enrollment and class participation.
The Syllabus is taken from the “Hated On Mostly” compilation along with previously written subject matter. Class credit is given for mastering related class materials like ” Rock Yo Hips,” “Knuck If You Buck” and “Stillettos (Pumps),” to name just a few. New offerings include “Circles,” a haunting lesson on the painful agony of being in a dysfunctional relationship, infused with a little classic Luther Vandross. There is even a class orientation video carefully choreographed with bands, cheerleaders and a Step Team to let all prospective students know that this college is “CRUNK.
The CRIME MOB offering originated in the suburbs of Ellenwood ,Georgia when six rowdy teenagers connected around music and a little mischief. The “Professors” are Brittany “Diamond” Carpenter, Alphonse “Cyco Black” Smith, MIG, & Princess. They are now riding the charts as the #6 selection nation- wide. With that bit of affirmation, they are hyped and ready to increase their ever growing “class.” Recently graduated from High School, the average age of these teachers is 19 but they have assured me that they are more than ready for College….hence the creation of CRIME MOB COLLEGE.
The group was brought to my attention by my nieces and nephews in Atlanta and ultimately through my daughter who now “Rocks Her Hips” every chance she gets. So, when I got the opportunity to speak with this group of “musical teachers” that have reached prominence strictly from street support, underground CD’s, props from BME Artist Lil Scrappy and exciting shows that have been known to cause pandemonium, I could not resist.
The Ladies where not available for my interview but I did get a chance to rap with Cyco Black & MIG,the two guys in the group.
So in this interview, I bring you the undercover report on my infiltration of the CRIME MOB.
Saba,Ink: Thanks for granting this interview.
Saba,Ink: Before we start though, I just want to let you know that you are making my daughter (Jesa’s) Spring Break. She is listening in on speaker. Is that ok?
CM: Hey, what’s good Jesa? What school do you go to?
Jesa: I go to McClintock….laughs.
CM: Where’s that at?
Jesa: Charlotte.
CM: Charlotte, NC?
Jesa: Yes (laughs….and still star struck).
Saba,Ink: Well…, I’d like to have you all talk all day but I’m here to work people (laughs).
CM: No doubt…
Saba,Ink: Here it goes…
Saba,Ink: You have received a very lukewarm reception because of your style. How do you describe your music? CRUNK or HIP-HOP?
CM: It is Rap. We are from the South and we Rep where we are from. We are not from LA or NY so we bring our style to it.
CM: CRUNK is not a kind of music. It is an Energy and a way of releasing it. Like we are getting CRUNK.
Saba,Ink: Many critics, say that the guys in the group are not holding it down like the ladies, Princess & Diamond. What do you say?
CM: Love it! They are the hottest females in the game right now and we help mold them. I say you got to love it!
Saba,Ink: What else is Crime Mob up to?
CM: We are constantly workin.’ If we are not on the road, we’re in the studio. We know definitely there is going to be a Diamond & Princess Album. Hey we are the 1st group to go platinum on ringtones. We’ve sold 946,000 ringtones.
Saba,Ink: Wow! Congratulations on that. Is there going to be like an award for this?
CM: Yeah, we have our plaque already..
Saba, Ink: Which tones are downloaded most?
CM: All of ’em! “Knuck If You Buck,” “Stillettos,” “Rock You Hips”…..
Saba,Ink: So has being from Atlanta helped or hindered your street rep?
CM: We use our Southern Hospitality everywhere we go…..It helps us a lot.
Saba, Ink: I was on your myspace page checking out the new mobile fan club. Where do you get the most calls from?
CM: We get it from all over. It stay so busy, most of the time they have to shut the line down. We probably get like 1,000 calls in an hour.
Saba, Ink: So what kind of fan demographics are you looking at?
CM: We are on TRL, MTV2 and the #6 record in the country.
Saba,Ink: Congratulations on your success.
Saba, Ink: So where are you off to next?
CM: We are on tour in Philadelphia, Washington, everywhere right now. We just riding the Crime Mob thing right now. You can check our myspace for tour dates. Saba,Ink: Thank you for your time and keep doing your thing.
CM: Thank you & Bye Jesa.
CRIME MOB is moving up the charts and making waves in the music industry. They are determined to make it past the one hit wonder status. . They understand that they might be “Hated On Mostly,” but “The name (Crime Mob) was made up a long time ago,” says Princess. “We still hold (onto) that name because it’s a part of our history, it’s a reminder of where we come from, but we’ve turned it into a positive thing.”
So ladies and gentlemen, I give you…..CRIME MOB, the newest installation into the curriculm of Hip Hop.
