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I watched some of their debates and it made me laugh. I like a handful of people who were discussing who should be at the top. I don't take the commercial side of Hip-Hop/Rap serious at all when it comes to the last 10 years. Without saying things have already been said, emcees like FP, LL, Common Sense, have all released quality albums and even had success in it. Today's fans of popular music show that they do not require talent, skill, creativity, originality, etc in the music that mindlessly listen to. The list is garbage. I think Eminem has released 3 great albums in the past 10 years. However, more than half of that 10 years was spent being completely annoying, inconsistent, and making weak music. I love where he's at in his career right now but right now isn't the last 10 years. I also think Ludacris, who also isn't consistent in the quality of his music, has improved over the years. I could literally say that everyone else on that list has an annoying voice, isn't very lyrical (if at all) and usually have weak production. This list isn't Hip-Hop.

Since I've been on an Eve kick and happy with the way she's grown as an artist, this is the 1st time I've been genuinely excited about an Eve album (tho' I've always liked her). I can't say I'm a fan of Swizz Beats, but everything else sounds really good.

WILLOW SMITH - Whip My Hair (2010) http://www.vevo.com/watch/willow/whip-my-hair/USSM21001602 This video is getting love on AOL News. I'm posting it here for those (like myself) who don't check The Smith Kids message board too much.

TOOTHPICK aka DOUG RAY - Scars For Entertainment Time Travelin' Couch (2005) Yeah, "Dilemma" is dope. When i hear that song I instantly get taken back to Summer 2002. The production is perfect, Kelly Rowland is perfect, and Nelly isn't using an obnoxious dirty south, fake-thug persona. It's easily one of his best. I'm not a big Nelly fan. I can probably fit all the songs I like by him on one CD, but he turned out a classic with this one.

I saw "Kel Spencer" on the wall in the Full Clip video ages ago and asked Kel about it. He said he was cool with Gang Starr so it's likely that they did put there as a shout out 2 him. Since he is cool with Gang Starr, I've always wondered whey they never did anything.

The Encore performance is starting RIGHT NOW for those who wanna watch it on BET in the US.

R. KELLY - If I Could Turn Back The Hands of Time The R. (1998) I've always thought this was one of R-N-B's greatest songs and most beautiful videos ever. And yeah, I've recently been on an Eve kick. I've like alot of her music but was never that into her. I watched her VH-1 Behind the Music recently and got into her more than ever.

I don't think this song (Cee-Lo's song) is as amazing as everyone is making it out to be. You added your touch 2 it in the nice way. I also like that your went with the clean version. I think it better fit your style and since everyone else listens 2 the explicit version, it makes this version more interesting 2 those who are big fans of the song. As always, nice work.

BRITT NICOLE - Hangin' On The Lost Get Found (2009) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOydvFtii_8

EVE + GWEN STEFANI - Let Me Blow Ya Mind Scorpion (2001)

I never liked T.I. I never understood why people who aren't just commercial rap fans liked him. I think his dirty south flow is annoying. From what I heard, he actually does have subject matter to his songs, which is good but ultimately I've never liked his music. I hope he gets his life together. I must say I miss the Tiny of Xscape vs. T.I.'s Tiny. Back in the 90's she was sweet, talented, cute, etc...now she's transformed into this ugly ghetto-mess. She she gets honest in interviews I see traces of there but otherwise she's like a whole other person.

I think that's JT's worst song. I like Justified alot more than his last album. EMINEM - It's Okay Infinite (1997) Eminem's best song? Maybe. Probably.

I think it's silly that he cusses as much as he does in his music when he doesn't cuss around the house. I think he should make more room for the lyricists that he is (again) in his music by taking out the cussing...at least the unnecessary cussing (which is still most of it). I think O'Reilly is an idiot. He isn't saying anything important here. He certainly doesn't have any room to talk about anyone cussing. 3 words..."Do it live." :laugh: I forgive Eminem for the near-decade of crap music he was making. He's back on point. His lyrics are creative, funny, relevant, and with more variety. His production is better. His performances are great. Eminem is actually doing good things for Hip-Hop right now so I'm not gonna knock him even tho' I would prefer further changes in his music. While we are on topic tho'...I think it's awful that he chose the worst song off his album as the next single. I hope it doesn't do much and that he follows it up quickly with a new single/video.

Happy B-Day!

Yeah, this story is amazing. When I 1st saw this news I was happy to see real miracles at work in a big way.

Yeah, Bobby Valentino and the production on that song are good. I wouldn't mind getting a TV Track to that that was just Bobby's vocals over that beat...cuz there are no redeeming qualities to Lil' Wayne. BLACK EYED PEAS + DE LA SOUL - Cali To New York Bridging The Gap (2000)

This is totally not my taste...at all. But the concept is definitely creative. I was laughing at the way the lines from the show were turned into lyrics.

Common Sense shines, Pusha T does his thing too. Big Sean and Cyhy seem like they might be promising. And some of u will like the clown Kanye. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-rOZnb-ewI

Even with commercial state of Rap music being utter trash I watched the BET Hip-Hop Awards only because I knew Salt-N-Pepa was getting an award. Thankfully there were many surprises along the way they kept me from turning the channel. At the end of a wack Rick Ross performance, MC Hammer took the stage for a modern remix of "2 Legit 2 Quit." He was right on point lyrically and with that classic Hammer dancing. U could tell from all of the crowd shots that they were loving it. It's totally time for a Hammer comeback because a lot of people are receptive. The freestyles were ultimately the thing that kept my attention. Run and Ice Cube did ones with their sons which were dope. Common Sense also had a good one. Salt-N-Pepa's tribute was fitting but they definitely should have performed. DJ Premier came out to do a tribute to Guru and at the end of someone else's performance, Shock-G rushed the stage as Humpty Hump which led to Digital Underground doing "The Humpty Dance" and "I Get Around" as a non-gangsta tribute to 2Pac. To be honest, I can't remember any of the other performances or presenters for the most part. It was mostly garbage pop rappers like Nickie Minaj. I was surprised that so many legend and iconic emcees showed up to balance it out and give the show some heart. MC Hammer "2 Legit 2 Quit" (u'll have to skip to the 4 minute mark to get thru' the trash) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9TJ5fXzL3s

DMX - Baby Motha The Year of The Dog (Again) (2006?...I forget) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS3UylCjRsM When it comes to a career in Hip-Hop, LL is the best, staying the most consistent and having so many different sides to himself as an artist. And Puffy has to be good at collaborations. He doesn't have enough talent to make music by himself as an artist...lol. Last night I popped in DMX "Year of the Dog" and was reminded how good that album is. I hope he comes out with something at least as strong as this next time around.

I'm looking forward to this. I never picked up his last album. I just kept forgetting to get it. Lupe seems like one of the last great hopes for Hip-Hop on a mainstream level.

These are awesome! And I love the use of "Shy Guy." I wish they pulled from more of his movies tho.'

Ahhh...okay. I feel alot better...lol.

I saw it on YouTube earlier today. I was interpreting it as them shedding light on how somethings are produced...including their own?!...I guess...lol. I like The Simpsons tho' I haven't watched a new episode on TV in over a decade. I guess the best way to describe it was interesting and a little awkward.

Nicki Minaj is pop-rap trash. I don't like her being placed amongst common-minded commercial artists. I don't know if I can give this a listen. To me, this idea sounds like "Da Butta: Part 2)"...lol.