mfuqua23

Hey y'all. I was wondering if anybody knew the name of a good media player. I used to use RealOne Player, but it would freeze up in the middle of burning a cd, even when I closed a lot of the useless running programs. And then, I got Winamp it burns perfect everytime, but when I wanna copy something off a cd onto my computer, it adds like the last two seconds of sound over again and messes up the mood of the song if it has a nice ending, esp. my cds that have blends on them. So what do you guys use that burns cds no problem and copies songs like it's suppose to. I'd appreciate the help ASAP because I'm trying to get a b-day gift together for friend.

Ice Cube was an educated gangsta tho, cuz I have his 'Amerikkka's Most Wanted' and the lyrics were hard edge, but very well put together. And how many people's opinions would change knowing Will Smith said on "And You Don't Stop"(30 years of Hip Hop), "That's how everybody felt. You couldn't drive two blocks in a nice car without being stopped." [he was referring to NWA's records] I remember one guy said that NWA was closer to the attitude of the Black Panthers than Public Enemy. There's nothing wrong with not liking NWA, or Ice T, or Ice Cube, or whoever. But each of them have some type of milestone big and/or small that did something for Hip Hop. It just may be that now, people take some of those milestones too far.

I read it again, I see what he was saying, and he's right. Crack definitely did it's job in breaking up families and such, and I should know, cuz I surely wouldn't be here today.

btw, I'm curious, how did your rap name "Rackler" come about?

"Powerful verses, great rhymes, helpin' the construction// 'Cause wit' all the gangstas, they was causing destruction//" - I really liked those set of lines. "Wishing we could go back in the day, and talk to the MCs// Tupac, Proof, other great MCs, man, I wish you were wit me//" - For being recent, I thought this was very cool. It shows a search for knowledge and different perspectives. "[Chorus] Some of the worlds greatest MCs are gone// Wantin' to have a powerful bond// New MCs are just arising, you know they comin'// When we hit the stage, you go start runnin'// Our messages flowin' powerfuly, without you knowin'// Man, you listen to gangsta rap, you don't know flowin'//" - Chorus are one of my favorite things in songs, especially if they pull a song together even better. I really liked the overall view of this. "If ya gonna be a MC, this is worth while//" - Nice prep line to tell listeners to pay attention. I see nothing with this song. The only way it's not perfect, is if you find something wrong with it. If you ever record this, I think it'd be nice over a smooth, beat buster type instrumental. One song that comes to mind is Kwame "The Rhythm".

FuQ - Good 2 U

I wish he could've gave an example about the "older emcees" that let the Hip Hop future generations slip. There might have been some skeptical talk. But just like those "emcees" who may have made bad decisions, so do the people who listen to them; and it may not be because they listen to them). I see Cassidy in a new light now, so he's got my respect.

I only gave you 4 Stars Brakes. You gotta stay hungry.

I don't quite understand what you're getting at.

Hi-Tek feat. Piakhan & Big Del - No One Knows Her Name

If Nick Cannon and AJ are a lot alike, I think we're in some serious trouble. Maybe in the future, AJ can get thru Nick's "Affirmative Action" and we'll see him on Wildin Out.

We [JJFP Forum Members] all see it and know better. I totally understand exactly what DMC was saying. Only thing I disagree with is the statment, "but what about the kid flipping burgers at McDonald's so that he can not sell drugs? We laugh at that kid, but that just might be more gangsta than being out on the corner hustling." I understand what he means, but gangsta just doesn't seem like one of those words you can really switch like that. Pride in what you do would be better to say. And I understand AJ's point as well. Is it really that many us are scared of change, or that we know what's right? I hardly watch MTV, BET or anything of the sorts, just because. But yesterday morning, on MTV I saw T-Pain's "Luv With A Stripper" Remix with Twista, R.Kelly, Paul Wall, some dude, and Too $hort, and then later on on VH1, Pussycat Dolls with Will.I.am "Beep" (which before I knew what the song was, had me puzzled). Just from that alone, you'll see quite a difference. I heard it in the raps, and saw it in the images. Too $hort vs Paul Wall. Which was better? The one that's been in it longer, never lost his cool. The one who put Oaktown on the map in Hip Hop. (among them) It makes me wonder, should the Dirty South be blamed for Hip Hop's current mass state? Did they live up to the "dirty" name? You take 2 Live Crew (multiple that by 10), take Puff Daddy's late 90s era (multiple that by 5), take about 20% of Oakland's dialogue (multiple that by 15), and take Cash Money's late 90s era (multiple that by 100 or more), and you've got thee...current state of hip hop. About 30% is recognized moderates or established underground. Those talking about being "the next big thing" can have a world all they own. As influential as Hip Hop is, can you imagine what other things would be like, especially higher power stuff? I don't think those who are "blinded" (and not by their fav. rapper's bling) would end up in those positions that are mass contructions of different things the world deals with. I will say this, it's a shame to "fight the struggle" for Hip Hop like this, but it feels really good to do it.

It's weak as any kind of chorus or verse, but for an intro, a funny, senselss one, will work.

It was good to read an honest point of view like that. I really glad that he said "I just learned so much from it. I was able to clear my mind up – not drink and smoke and party and not deal with the business every day." That just shows how good or bad the music business can be when your caught up in it.

He did, in fact however, try to be a studio giggolo. But I think everybody that follows his career even the least bit knows better. lol

Isn't It about time we got a "Faces Behind The Posts III"? Haha. My sister goes thru the same and she's almost 30. Anyway, nice look, very nice look. Hard to come by.

No no no. It wasn't Prince. It was a long time ago, when those tracks were actually prided on being downloaded. Now, i'm mad I didn't take the opportunity to get them all. I also have the "Intro" and "I Don't wanna Know (Garage Remix)". Eminem - I Love You More (from my Vibe Right Vol. 1 mix cd) and Da Brakes opens it. haha.

See, bigted, U like his "Dimepiece" and the fact that he sampled BBD's "Poison". I'm the opposite. I hate it particularly for that reason. It was all good and everything, but he just did it wrong and I think it's weak and doesn't fit. I don't think Nick Cannon's heart is entirely in his music when he does it (and I mean even club stuff). He's got like a missing edge to me. He's not all about money, he's just doing things that just might make him a household name.

Da Brakes - Those Who Can't Rap, MC (the lost track amongst some others Brakes doesn't want to see the light of day) :lolsign:

Mobb Deep - Up North Trip (The Infamous - 1995)

I've watched it on the most rarest occassions. The only thing that has me laughing instantly is dat there dang ol dude who talks like a crazy goon. I've watched the show maybe a good 3 or 4 times.

I had ran across last.fm a while back, but I never fooled with it. Is that the same Bruce Willis that we know as a movie star? I never knew that was him singing "Under The Boardwalk"

Papoose feat. 50 Cent - Hustle Hard (Instrumental)

Thanks for the thusfar feedback. Really don't know any other way other than that what I'm doing.

Hey Luigie, I meant to ask you in addition to my original post; was Tupac Amaru, the Peruvian Revolutionary, an inspiration for this song at all?