MIMS

The hip hop band MIMS,The uptown NYC MC doesn't waste time arguing that he's hot--he skips ahead to telling why. Here's our own explanation: icy, pealing beats (suggesting a downier hyphy), atmospheric vocals, and a sound that exploits every coast to evoke New York's hometown hubris.

Crime Mob

• Location: Ellenwood/Atlanta, Georgia, United States
• Genre:Hip-Hop » Dirty South
  

The only thing missing in Crime Mob's driving crunk sound is a prefix of "Lil." Beyond that, they've got Jon and Scrappy covered. The new single "Rock Yo Hips" puts the crunk beat on timpani, giving it thunder. But its playfulness reminds us that Mr. O-kaaay and his style arrived with a big wink.