Guilt [PA]

Performer: Mims
Artist: LeToya; Ky-Mani Marley; KVN; J. Holiday; Tech N9ne; Soler Mesh; Nice & Smooth
Distributor: EMI Music Distribution

Notes: Audio Remasterer: Chris Bellman. In the wake of the blockbuster success of "This is Why I'm Hot," some claimed Manhattan-based rapper Mims as the new face of New York rap. But Mims's zip code is something of a red-herring, as the shiny, synth-laden beats of "This is Why I'm Hot" were crafted by the Florida beatmakers Blackout Movement, who evoke the laidback sprawl of Southern Rap more than the claustrophobic, sample-based soundscapes of New York hip-hop. On Mims's sophomore release, GUILT, the Blackout Movement return to lend their distinctive Southern touch, while fellow Floridian Jim Jonesin adds yet another down-home flavor to the proceedings. Though Mims is hardly known for his lyrical acumen, one track here, "Rock `n Rollin,'" features some surprisingly swift wordplay as Mims name-checks well-known rock acts in a series of charmingly self-aggrandizing boasts.

Washington Heights, New York City-based rapper MIMS made a splash with his 2008 debut single, "This is Why I'm Hot," by forgoing the usual hip-hop parochialism in favor of "Dancing in the Streets"-style inclusiveness, giving shout-outs to the Midwestern, Dirty South, and West Coast scenes. Coupled with his spare, dance club-style tracks and catchy sing-along choruses, this confluence of disparate rap approaches endeared MIMS's music to an unusually diverse audience. Lyrically, MIMS often mines personal themes, including the early death of his parents and the psychological toll of overnight success.

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