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U know AJ, I had that same nagging voice when I picked it up. I had already heard "For The Nasty" on radio back in late May. I probably just caught the "new jam of day". I might check out that Natasha Beddingfield cd. I liked her single "These Words". It wasn't half bad. But after the Kanye, I real skeptical about anything new now. Plus, I don't need to much new music at once.

Should we do something special for this 1000 member? U know? Like the 1,000 customer in a store or something.

Oh, I thought she saw it and that was the final straw. If you dad understands, then I don't think the net will be disconnected from you as long as you think. Hang in there.

Say brah-dah man, U might not want to be to tempted with that phone service thing. That may make your case worse. U will be missed. Why don't U edit that post of your mom verse and maybe she'll change her mind.

Probably by FPOBA. Young age. 11. I was in the cd store looking of a cd to pick out and "Homebase" just caught my eye. I knew little to nothing about Will Smith. Just fate.

Well the one I got doesn't have the track list in the back. It's jsut that damn bear looking like he's so happy to be in school. The tracklist isn't so screwed up. They don't put in place the skits or numbers. And I like my life organized.

Well, I don’t do too many reviews, so bare with me my peoples. “Not by age, but by wisdom is knowledge acquired.” So I will gladly fill you in for those of you skeptical about purchasing Kanye West’s new album. The Purchase – Simple, I got it as cheap as I could. An easy spotter. A cop surveying the store. (minor note) So there it is on the shelf. The famous bear opening the doors to what looks like to an early century building that’s instilled with pride and class. I noticed the ‘Y’ and ‘W’ are towering over the other letters. Why, I have no idea. No I got the “Limited Edition” Don’t worry about seeing Kanye’s face on the insert. It’s just the bear. Perhaps it’s a mascot’s shame in entering college. The insert is 3-D-ish. A nice touch if I do say so myself. I got a poster with mine. The only picture of Kanye you’ll get. Sorry Kanyelettas. Again, the bear is on the other side. I have yet to understand it. Now, “Tardus Subscriptio”. I didn’t take Spanish, but I know that that’s “Tardy Subscription”, hence Late Registration. The Listening: 1. Wake Up Mr. West – Maybe not wake up, but certainly shape up that attitude mister. It’s a Bernie Mac imitator. He sounded kinda sick to me. As the Mac speaks, a sad pride of piano comes in as if to say “I’m going to make something of myself, no matter how bad you badger me.” Wake Up Mr. West!!!… 2. Heard Em Say – Personally, a favorite of mine. I’m no stranger to the pop/rock guys, so I know who Maroon 5 is. If Adam wasn’t on the chorus, I really do think the song would fall apart. Not so much that it’s bad. It’s just you won’t enjoy it as much. It’s a nice vibe with the drums and piano melodies. At the end, it grows into an African melody with triangles. 3. Touch The Sky – It’s a nice track. Very parade-ish hip hop. A come up song for Kanye. Yes, it’s a come up, even thought you make think, “Kanye wasn’t as great then as he is now?” Chill, baby. It’s all good. Lyrically, he’s good and you can feel him. He doesn’t turn you off with this one. 4. Gold Digger – Well, the current single being pumped right now. What I wonder is, why does YE (yes, it’s a nickname of his) samples Ray Charles saying “She give me money, when I’m in need”, when the women discussed on the track are the Gold Diggers. Go figure. (hey, that rhymed. I should be a rapper) If any female rapper wants to counter this song, might I suggest the title “Dumb N****s”. Come on, it’s fitting. But anyway it’s a single, and it’s a semi-hit. When I was at a friend’s party, his cousin who’s a year younger than him was reciting the chorus. That is so G-Unit. Jamie Foxx is a feature because he sings on the intro. That’s it. The rest is a sample. Sorry. 5. Skit 2 – Broke Phi Broke (we ain’t got it). Own no cars. Can’t afford no gas. Not driving, then comes the “Drive Slow” Ah, college life. 6. Drive Slow – Southern vibe with Paul Wall and GLC. Now Paul Wall reaches back to that good MJG Eightball flow. Just can’t top the those guys. It’s the Houston style. I already heard “Pump Ya Brakes” phrase by the freshest MC of this day and age still, Mr. Will Smith. Well, on this one, instead of pumping them to avoid danger, they pump them because of feminine temptations walking the street. (ok, I’ll give you a hint, it rhymes with so. Exchange the ‘s’ for an ‘h’) Easily, I can tell this will be a vibe in people’s cars. Towards the end, it slows up. 7. My Way Home – This one is with Common. If you’ve heard Common voice projection and flow, expect nothing less. It’s a matter of taste. Common is a good emcee. And Kanye,… isn’t because he isn’t on the track. 8. Crack Music – The story vibe of crack destroying anyone and everyone. For anyone who knows me, you know I’m a fan of The Game. He’s a feature on this one, just not a strong one. No verse, just a “That’s that crack music n****/ That real black music n****!/”. And it’s harmony of la-la-la-la’s in between. The beat is very good as well. No sped vocals. Just a straight track of regular voices. Kanye does a poem at the end as well. 9. Roses – Soft opening vibe and Kanye rhymes the everyday vocals that people(some, ok?) think as a family member lays in a hospital bed. It’s a easy feel track. Kanye’s rap is tolerateable. The reason I say that is again, because a matter of taste. And for some reason, as I listened, it felt like Boyz II Men member Wanya Morris would sound good singing. I guess because I heard a voice that sounded like his. Anyway, good track. 10. Bring Me Down – Brandy comes back around. Opening starts with violins, and it starts off with her vocals. It sounds like the good ol’ vocals of Brandy. Kanye’s rap had me raising my eyebrow. Particularly when he said “…since Pac passed away, most of you rappers don’t even deserve a track from me/…” Now what exactly are you implying Kanye? Huh? So anyway, everything is good on this one. And Kanye only has one verse. Fair share of the track I guess. Brandy does her part and beat is a good vibe 11. Addiction – This one grabbed me instantly. I love the beat. If I could get on it, I would. Kanye seems to let his flow follow with the beat. He’s voice is clear and he delivers the rap fairly well. 12. Skit 3 – Broke Phi Broke is back again. They would sing this to get you to join them. (sure you know that episode where Will and Carlton join the fraternity) 13. Diamonds (Remix) – The NY MC Jay-Z is on this track. Just too good to resist, huh Shawn? Well, Kanye’s verse makes sense with his “Diamonds” video that came out a while back. Too bad you released the wrong version. The 2nd verse is the original but Jay-Z steps in and as he said on the track ‘handles his business’. And Jay said “Good night” not good bye, so expect him on another Kanye track. 14. We Major – Really Doe (who is this cat, well I don’t know, really doe, I don’t. haha) The beat has Nas written all over it. For those of you who have Nas’s “Street Disciple” album, will know what I mean. The song is bragging rights. Things we can do, that you can’t. And if you just so happen do what we do, we still do it better. Kanye is decent. That’s it. Since it’s bragging rights, you Kanye will do his part. Nas’s flow is great. I love hearing him. I’m a fan, so sue me. Nas notes that he is a free agent and mentions Motown. What? Motown. Hey, there are rappers on there. I’ve done my research. I say go for it Nas. But I don’t know how receptive Motown would be. It’d be a nice change of production for Nas. But we are getting ahead of ourselves. And so is Kanye. Because just when you think it’s all over, Kanye has got to ‘talk his s*** again’. 7 plus minutes of the “We Major” beat’s variation. 15. Skit 4 – A inspiration speech by the Broke Phi Broke leader. And how do I know? Come on, why wouldn’t he? He tells the history of it quickly. And things that the brothers of this fraternity would do. Mama would stand and be the Christmas tree. Hence, the “Hey Mama” up next. 16. Hey Mama – A great vibe. Kanye did this so he’d have a song to sing at his family get-togethers. Good job buddy. No seriously. And Kanye sings a lil bit. How nice. I thought it was funny that such a line was true as this one… “I know I act a fool, but I promise you I’m a go back to school.” I guess the next title of his album will be “Orientation”. Or “Acceptance Letter”. Hey, I’m just throwing out ideas. I know the whole process. I’ve gone through it. Good track YE. 17. Celebration – A slower type of Hip Hop. “It’s a celebration b****es”. Celebrate and have fun and wave your hands back and forth. I think this is where non-fans who might try to listen will not put up with Kanye’s voice and flow. 18. Skit 5 – Broke Phi Broke finds out that Kanye is not, well broke. That’s all you need to know 19. Gone – This one is with Consequence and Cam’ron. Seem like Kanye trys to hard to impress you with his verse. It’s okay good. Cam does his style. The track is different from the usual. 20. Diamonds – It’s the original. You know what it is. So just, umm, ‘Throw your diamonds in the sky if you feel the vibe’. 21. Late – Just late, not late registration. I liked this one. Kanye said to turn it up if it felt right. It did, so I turned it up and it didn’t feel right. I guess because my ears was hurting from my headphones. Don’t take that the wrong way. It’s not one to turn up. Just listen to it nice and easy. Relax kid. All the song about is what the title says. The Overall Analysis: It’s a better album then most rap. Kanye can rap, he just doesn’t blow you away. And that’s fine with me. If him and say Will Smith had the exact same skill, I’d give it to Will just because he’s more fitting for the part. (Now you see why he does so many movies and they end up doing crazy numbers) The moment of truth is how I rate the album numbers wise. Outta 5? Outta 10? I’ll do both for you then. (looky, a rhyme again) It’s not a cd I’ll play all the time. But it’s just something I have and it’s earned it’s place in my collection. It may sit there for the rest of it’s inanimate life, but it will be there. Favorite track, I can’t call it. Worst track, I can’t call it. Skits don’t count. So the rating is…. 4/5 7.5/10 Kanye wants to get perfect. Well, it didn’t happen with me. Peace! Out!

You know the kids are just going to change the tally when the teacher isn't looking. How ridiculous. :wtf:-----:wtf: ------:wtf:------:wtf:------:wtf: I used mine 5 times. Now ban me from the board. :lolsign:

Melle Mel is suppose to be a true bred of Hip Hop. Even he should know it's not about being a hit. At least not on no charts. I'd like to see his Top 10 and hear his reasons why. Now Tupac, I'm a big fan of, but I can understand why he wouldn't be Top 10. Just there being more rap artists better than him. I can understand that. Where did U find this at? If Mel wants to mad, he can have every right to. Just please don't be mad for the wrong reasons. And even if he feels those 3 are ungrateful to be Top 10, look at the game now.

Kanye West - Late Registration expect a serious review from me in the future.

What's the years that people refer to Hip Hop as "The Golden Age"? I forget it exactly. So I guess what we are in now is "The Platnium Age" (1999-???) What most 'rappers' are going for, will not earn them a place in Hip Hop. Maybe in the business world? Nope, not even that. Is anybody that's interviewing them, asking them the questions that need to be asked? It's all "Who Is Mike Jones?", "What's up with the beef between you and ___?", and "How are you rollin' tonight?". Occasionally we get a "Who did you grow up listening to?" Sometimes the answers may shock you becuz it's like 'How did this come into the picture of Hip Hop's Offspring?!?". On the Aftershow of the BET Awards, Mike Jones was asked about what Will Smith said. And to know how he replied, just mix a Houston accent (or wherever he's from) with Hank's friend on the 'King of the Hill' who stutters. And U pretty much know the answer. And G-Unit when they were interviewed during a MTV Segment, they were just oh so happy, like a family. 50 Cent: "Now everybody show your smiles and watches to the camera." I got such a warm feeling. It's like that pose was for me. Dare I say, ask them if they were exposed to this and that aspect of Hip Hop. Whether or not they're faking such an image, they should be able to answer yes or no. If they weren't, I can understand. But if there are hustlers and all that around you making mad money, then surely in those people car is some Hip Hop/Rap. Don't matter who the artist is. Or maybe they truly know nothing about it til they walk thru those executive doors. Who knows? But somebody needs to ask them. It's not like they've heard it time and time again becuz they are too busy wrapped up in themselves and everything current. Surely enuff tho, we will get the answers we are looking for.

Well from what I understand, if your going to 'freestyle', U won't be reading off the screen or anything else. It's off the top of the head. U can do it as fast or as slow as U want. Unless U typed up the words as U freestyled, I guess that's different. Just don't think about it too much when U do, becuz ur just letting yourself go. I was freestyling all day yesterday. I'm not where I want it to be with it.

I was finally able to check this out. I didn't really like it too much. It's a nice mix, just not my taste.

I was gonna say Digable Planets, but the cd just ended. ..... nothing now, but crickets outside and traffic rollin by.

Uh, is it really that good that your draw away from human life?

Hey y'all. I was listening to instrumental cds and ran across LL's "Luv U Better" which I used to for this song. I heard it on the radio one morning and I got inspired to write. I wrote it for one particular girl, but all girls could relate to it. Ur Type of Guy Nov. 2, 2002 (10:40 a.m.) - Nov. 3, 2002 (9:30 a.m.) Verse 1 What type of guy r u lookin' for? The one who will stand up and represent for a cause Or the type that's made of money, fame, and cars Somebody whose all that, an atheletic superstar Or the type that wants to live on the edge Get high, get drunk, and drive beside a ledge Or the type that wants sex every night Even when U didn't want it, they'd do it and think it's alright Or the type that wants to fight and debate How they don't really love you, and love to come home late And the one that causes problems, they want a clean slate Forget everything, even the love of the 1st date What about someone who can't stand when u go away They'll pay attention and hear what u gotta say Be amazed by ur beauty and love your style I wanna make u smile CHORUS What's your decision? U'll soon find out when U see the vision Who's ur type of guy And ur friends can't decide for U It's up to U who U wanna choose Who's ur type of guy Verse 2 It makes me wonder if I'm the guy your lookin for I could be that, and so much more What type do U want me to be, tell me what do U see Look at me, I'm like a selling cd U could look at my cover and think U know me U could look at my back and see the list of the songs They're like my personality, U got to hear em all Sample a little bit, but buy it at the mall Hear me out and see how we connect together It shows your not alone, I hope U feel better Together, we can survive the worst of the weather And the key word, is together Now I know U feel better, cuz somebody cares Ur not alone anymore with the touches of air I know this is a surprise to U But I've got to show U how much I love U CHORUS Verse 3 I wanna show U I can be there, show U that I care I ain't the type to sneak around and try to be a playa It ain't fair how someone can play with ya heart Try to break U do and tear you apart U got it all, tell me how many have noticed The parts of ya mind that help U stay focused What type of guy r u lookin for? Did U find him, or do U need to think some more I hope this song helps with the choices U need to make Who's that guy your going wit, out on a date Is he really that great?, U need to think in ya mind Is he the guy that U wanted to find? In the future, I might have a surprise Just make sure U see it when U open ya eyes Yeah, I know U may cry But it's up to U if I'm Ur Type of Guy CHORUS out

That is top-notch expression right there. U could probably reach many teens with such a song. The chorus was nice too.

I really dont care for the Outlawz. As long as they're satisfied with themselves.

Hip Hop wasn't insulted, because Hip Hop was not in attendance. Ok, the whole MC Hammer, Grand Master Flash was a tease. Let's face it, Miami isn't exactly the "home" of Hip Hop, no matter how U look at it. Hip Hop is a global culture, but still, that point is going to stand. Of course MTV is suppose to be a diverse show. There were days when they overlooked Rap Music themselves. The whole Biggie thing, I was accepting to. It's not exactly an anniversary or nothing, and it's Diddy, so how could it not be expected. And everything Diddy said in his intro was comedically lies. I barely watched the VMAs. And not even for Will's video. Quite frankly, I am sick of all this talk and arguement and debate. It's getting tired.

Whoa, Hold up a second. I don't care how good G-Unit may make other rappers look, nobody can be of that likeliness. And I thought it was interesting when Common freestyled and mentioned 50 Cent. When they put the camera on 50's face, he looked dumbfounded. Did that sound like a diss? I think it kinda did.

I thought it was real cool. We Puff, excuse me, Diddy announced him, I was like "MC Hammer?". And there he was. True showmanship. Hip Hop at it's best.

I have been wondering who did that song 4ever. Thanks a lot man for listening to that. :hail: Jay-Z - The Black Album

Sometimes there can be the basics, but that limits you sometimes. Possiblities are endless.

I think it's a good rude awakening for him if the shooting was intentional. Your not untouchable Suge, and not everybody's afraid of you. It's not cool with the violence occuring at such an event.

Bone Thugs N Harmony - 1st of Da Month