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I agree. "Show Me Love" was my fav off of his last album (his last album did come out around 2002ish, right?). MONICA + 112 - Right Here Waiting For You The Boy Is Mine (1998) Amazing cover off of an amazing album.

It was Summer 1995. The Dangerous Minds trailer has been huge and he just dropped the video. He was on Yo! MTV Raps. I distinctly remember Ed Lover + Doctor Dre interviewing him asking what the new album was called and he replied "Ghetto Highlights"...Dre replied "Highlights from the ghetto"...Coolio..."Yeah." lol. U got me in a Coolio mood... COOLIO - I Remember It Take A Thief (1993) One of my favs. I didn't like "Fantastic Voyage" when it 1st came out...this was

That was actually the title of that album...but when "Gangsta's Paradise" blew up, he/they retitled it. NAUGHTY BY NATURE - It's On 19 Naughty III (1993) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmanAystmGg I got to see Naughty perform this along with O.P.P., Hip-Hop Hooray, Jamboree, Everything's Gonna Be Alright, Feel Me Flow, and Uptown Anthem last weekend.

He's definitely one of the best and only emcees to get success in recent years. He puts more thought and heart into his music that your average rapper. I hope to see this get some shine.

DJ JAZZY JEFF + FRESH PRINCE - Ring My Bell Homebase (1991)

I have to agree that I don't really care to see FP work with Beyonce in a movie. I don't think she's a bad actress but she's never really over to film that way. I liked Fighting Temptations and Carma: The Hip-Hop Opera but that's about it. Sasha Fierce was a hot mess. Instead of being the R-N-B soul singer from next door, she went over the deep end with sometimes stupid lyrics, an annoying persona and awful production. She hasn't made many good moves in career since retiring DC. She's trying to be diva now and that's just not attractive. I still find it hard to believe that her and Jay-Z are actually a good couple behind closed doors.

It's a nice dance song but I certainly can't say there is anything special about it. "Whip My Hair" was a bit more unique. I'm interested in the album but I can't say I'm too excited about it. I noticed that O-Money produced the vocals on that Justin Beiber + Jaden track "Never Say Never."

MAT KEARNEY - Girl America Nothing Left To Lose (2007)

That quote caught me off guard...I laughed out loud. Regarding the music, I'm sure that if I could vomit from my ears in reverse, it would feel a lot like listening 2 those songs....but in a good way. The beats were definitely creative. I like them a lot. :laugh:

I'm not a Ja-Rule fan but as always, I'll give any release an honest listen. Since his fame as faded, it sounds like he's grown up a bit, and he's no longer on Murder Inc. (a completely phony record label), it actually sounds like he has the opportunity to make sensible music.

This will be excellent exposure for her. At the same time, "new" acts coupled with super star acts usually never take off the way they're planned. I'm not really a Justin Bieber fan but at least she'll be with a camp that looks like it's free from creepy people.

That LL joint is a forgotten classic. It got spins back in the day even tho' it didn't have a video. Tim, that song is dope! Thanks for sharing. Brakes, were on page 60...u know what that means. :) YOUNG MC - Stress Test Inject the Enzyme (2002) This has been on of my favs over the past decade. I was just listening to it and found out that he actually did a music video for it.

It looks like little Nicky got left out of the family photo. ...and so did the special features.

SALT-N-PEPA - Let's Talk About Sex Black's Magic (1991)

I'll agree with that. Beyonce has a great voice and seems like a great person. Her songs just aren't very good. Each move in her career has gotten worse since DC stopped. Kelly and Michelle have been more consistent than she has. I think Kelly's albums are both great. I like all 3 of Michelle's tho' I was happy to see her stretch on her mainstream album. Beyonce's albums when from good to average to...Sasha Fierce.

DOUG E. FRESH - Bounce Play (1994)

They tried making this happy ten years ago. They were trying to pair FP up with Jennifer Lopez and later with Alicia Keys.

BIZ MARKIE - Turn Back The Hands of Time Weekend Warrior (2003) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9dhFKsGbUg I popped this album in for the 1st time in a long time. I forgot how great it is.

"Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble" came out in the summer of 1986. The original version of Rock The House came out in 1987 followed by Jive's version in 1988. These must be from the 1st half of 1986 or when they met in 1985. I hope this guy shares these tracks. I wonder how he got his hands on them!!

This is amazing. I'm speechless!!!!

SARA BAREILLES - Breathe Again Kaleidoscope Heart (2010)

U must be on dog food. How can Bruno Mars be wack? Bruno Mars is one of the best songwriters that R-N-B has seen in years!! His range of music styles is broad, this voice and stage presence is excellent, and plays a lot of his own instruments. I think his sound could be a little more solid, but as far as I'm concerned, he's one of the most refreshing things 2 happen to R-N-B in a long time.

H-TOWN - Knockin' Da Boots Fever For Da Flava (1993) 90's classic. R.I.P. Dino.

I will say that in the past year, even tho' the music industry is a joke, I've enjoyed a lot of award shows more than I expected to. The Grammys there year were the exception. I thought they were very boring. I felt that a few good songs were over looked and that most of the songs that were going against each other were just not that good. Lady Anttabellum (sp?) had that big hit and why I don't think it was as bad as most country songs, it didn't deserve to win as many times as it did. I'm not a fan of rock music but I thought all of nominees for the rock categories were awful. I listed a few that I wanted to win. I'm glad Eminem won the awards that he did. He did finally put a good album for the 1st time in a decade. I wanted to see Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, and B.O.B. win more. Record of the Year * “Nothin’ on You” – B.o.B (feat. Bruno Mars) Song of the Year * “Love the Way You Lie” – Eminem (feat. Rihanna) Best Rap Solo Performance * “Not Afraid” – Eminem [Winner] Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group Best Rap/Sung Collaboration * “Wake Up! Everybody” – John Legend, The Roots, Melanie Fiona & Common Best Rap Song * “Empire State Of Mind” – Jay-Z (feat. Alicia Keys) [Winner] * “Not Afraid” – Eminem * “Nothin’ on You” – B.o.B (feat. Bruno Mars) Best Rap Album * Recovery – Eminem [Winner] * How I Got Over – The Roots

SALT-N-PEPA - Big Girls (2010) Just a few more days...