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LOOSE CANNONS (Rich Nice + Toothpick) - (She Put The) Jihad On Me Unreleased (2007) This song is so ridiculous and over the top....lol

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This is an obituary style article from Nolan.com (or something like that). ---------------------------------------------------------- NEW YORK (AP) - Rich Cronin, whose band LFO sang the breezy summer hit "Summer Girls" that name-checked Abercrombie & Fitch, has died after struggling with health setbacks including leukemia and a stroke. He was 36. Cronin - who co-wrote "Summer Girls," LFO's biggest hit - died in a Boston hospital Wednesday, former bandmate Brad Fischetti said. "Last summer, when we did our reunion tour, he was certainly having health problems, but he was cancer-free at that time," Fischetti said Thursday. "I don't think it was cancer that took him yesterday, but certainly it all started with cancer." His manager, Melissa Holland, said he died of complications from the leukemia. "Rich was an incredible fighter, and every opportunity when his health was in good condition, he was living his life to the fullest, especially in music," she said. "He just always seemed to bounce back, and this time, it got the best of him." Fischetti said he last exchanged text messages with Cronin about 10 days ago, when his bandmate went into the hospital. He recalls Cronin telling him about how people were asking for his autograph and talking to him about "Summer Girls." "He said, 'Listen man, people still care about us,'" he remembered. Despite its sophomoric lyrics - "New Kids on the Block had a bunch of hits, Chinese food makes me sick" - "Summer Girls" was an instant favorite with teens and got heavy rotation on MTV. It's also known as the "Abercrombie & Fitch" song because its chorus celebrates women who wear the retailer's clothes. LFO came to prominence around the same time as the Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync, when boy bands were exploding on the pop scene. LFO - an acronym for Lyte Funky Ones - consisted of Cronin, Fischetti and Lima. The group mixed singing and rapping with a distinct pop feel; Cronin rapped on "Summer Girls," which was top five hit in 1999. Its self-titled debut album, which also included the hit "Girl on TV," sold more than a million copies. But the group would not have the same impact on the charts as their more popular peers, then faded from the limelight and disbanded. Cronin put out a solo album, and in 2007 starred in the VH1 reality series "Mission: Man Band," in which former members of boy bands came together to form a new group. "He actually filmed that almost immediately after coming out of the hospital for the (stem cell) transplant," Holland said. Sometime after that, LFO decided to attempt a reunion. Last year, it went on tour despite Cronin's weakened condition. "He was having trouble walking. ... We let him have the whole back of the bus so he could rest all day long while Devin and I did press and sound check, and then we would get him up from the show. A couple of times we had to help him get onto the stage because he was having trouble walking," Fischetti said. However, Cronin was happy to be on tour again. "I don't think he ever thought he'd be able to play another show. ... It was emotional, seeing him up on that stage," Fischetti said. The last time he saw Cronin was summer 2009, during the reunion tour. He had sent him a text message a few days ago, suggesting they perform some shows around Christmas, but he didn't respond. "I was pretty surprised, because usually Rich would reply to something really quick," Fischetti said. "I said to Devin, 'Something doesn't feel right.'" Cronin wasn't married and didn't have children, but Fischetti said survivors include his parents, a brother and a sister.

Here's an article from MTV.com. -------------------------------------------------------- Rich Cronin's Former LFO Bandmates Continue Their Music Careers Brad Fischetti and Devin Lima have both stayed in the business since band split up in 2002. By Gil Kaufman After his band's spotlight faded, LFO singer Rich Cronin, who passed away Wednesday, spent his time writing songs for other singers and appearing on VH1's 2007 reality show "Mission: Man Band," in which he tried to revive his career alongside some other boy band veterans. But what became of Cronin's fellow Lyte Funky Ones? A day after Cronin died at the age of 35, former LFO member Brad Fischetti spoke to spoke to Entertainment Weekly. "He was one of the funniest people on the planet," said Fischetti, who was hoping to mount a tour with Cronin and third member Devin Lima later this year as a follow-up to a successful set of reunion shows in 2009. "Nobody could tell a story like Rich. He used to say, 'Never let a few facts get in the way of a good story.' " Fischetti recalled the day in 2005 when he found out Cronin had leukemia, and how the "Summer Girls" singer/songwriter thought he'd never be able to perform again. "None of us thought we'd ever be on the stage again as LFO," said Fischetti. "He fought hard, man. He beat leukemia twice. And beat a stroke. He was a fighter." Fischetti has kept a low profile since LFO split up in 2002, preferring to remain behind the scenes and nurture new talent through his label 111 Records. He did record a solo album, Sari, in 2007; at the time he described its sound as a mix of Coldplay, David Bowie, Pink Floyd and Radiohead. 111 has released albums by former LFO bassist Dan Walters, Kiernan McMullan, the Spill Canvas, Canon, Inkwell, the Windupdeads and Rookie of the Year. Fischetti said the reunion tour last summer reminded him of the special bond the trio had during their late-'90s peak. Cronin was weakened by chemotherapy, a stem-cell transplant and a stroke that left him with such severe leg pain that Fischetti and Lima had to help the singer get dressed before shows and carry him on stage. But the tour was still a highlight. "He was so happy," Fischetti said. "We really became soul mates. Devin and I both realized how much we loved him, despite the differences we had in the past. In New York City at the Highline Ballroom, he thanked the crowd at the end of the show. I'll always have that voice in my mind, because it was such a sincere thank you. Really, that's the memory that's sticking out in my brain." Lima released his first solo track in 2006, a cover of the Sly & the Family Stone song "If You Want Me To Stay" for the tribute album Different Strokes by Different Folks. Though it caused some head-scratching at the time, it led to him performing in a tribute to Stone on the 2006 Grammy Awards alongside Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Maroon 5, Joss Stone, John Legend and will.i.am. Lima released Mozart Popart, his first album with his band Cadbury Diesel, in 2008. The disc helped push Lima past the bubblegum tunes of his past, thanks to the rock and roll feel of songs like "Hangin' With You" and the soulful R&B tune "Me Veda." Fischetti and Lima are currently collaborating on a new hip-hop project called The Xiles. They released a Christmas EP last year and revealed in December that they'd already begun recording their debut album, American Genie: Volume 1.

Oh, I never answered your question. He was only 36.

Here's his story since LFO's hayday of packing arenas, selling 4 millions records and topping music charts. J Records neglected their 2nd album. They pumped out the 1st single "Every Other Time" which did well and then they let it sit. No more videos and all the pushed out later on was the single for "Life Is Good." They had problems with the label and decided to take a hiatus. They all did individual things on an independent level (solo albums, TV shows, record labels, writing for other artists). In 2005 Rich's health was acting crazy so he went back to Boston where his family lives and they forced him to go to the hospital. There he found out he had cancer. During that time he started the Rich Cronin Hope Foundation to gain money to search for a cure. Anyways, when he was out of the hospital he continued to work on music for his solo project and his Hip-Hop group Loose Cannons. After a bone marrow treatment he beat the cancer. At that point he did the VH1 Show Mission Man Band with Bryan from Color Me Badd, Jeff from 98 Degrees, and Chris from NSYNC. Like most of the VH1's music-related reality shows, their songs never got released (but u can hear them on the Sureshot Myspace page). Apparently the cancer came back 2 or 3 more times and he beat it every time. However, that meds that he was on during the treatment caused a stroke. This made it hard for him to get around. Infact when LFO reunited last year, he would rest on the tour bus most of the day while Brad and Devin did interviews and promotion for the tour. His leg suffered most from the stroke. His appearance also changed due to all the treatments he had. If u look at a picture of him from 1996-2005 and compare it to pix of him from 2006 and especially 2009, u'd have no idea it was the same person. Anyways, more recently he was in the hospital working on restoring that leg but began having kidney problems. Just 10 days before he passed he texted Brad and told him how the staff and fans were visiting him in the hospital asking about LFO and they even started talking about doing more shows. Brad figured getting him out on the road again would be the best thing for him since that's what he loved most after God and his family. I heard from someone in his camp that he was essentially in the coma at the start of last week while at the hospital and Wednesday he passed away with a stroke involved. Brad and Devin said they knew something was up when he didn't get back to them last week. When an artist you really identify with passes away it's always rough. You know them on some level thru' their music. Rich's passing effects me in a different way. Rich and I have talked online many times over the past 5 years. We'd talk about his music, Hip-Hop, life, etc. When I met him last year while he was on the road, he instantly knew who I was without me introducing myself as someone he'd been talking to for so many years. I know alot people would give him or LFO flack for making huge pop records and silly lyrics in songs like "Summergirls" but he had so much more in his music that people don't know about. He was one of the hardest working people I know and due to his health holding him back so much, he was never able to shine again the way he wanted to. I found out recently that last year he thought he'd never do a real tour again and that the LFO tour last year was a dream come true for him even tho' a few nights the other members actually had to help him get on stage just to get the show started. So many of these health issues of his are just coming out from people in his camp. To sit back and know all of that just really inspired me. He was such a fighter and he never complained or let people know about any of his health setbacks after he 1st announced getting cancer. When we'd talk about music and our passion for things in life he'd say things like (and I'm paraphrasing here) "We just have to keep fighting for our dreams...otherwise we are just crazy." In the midst of all that suffering, he spent time reaching out and encouraging others. While I'm very sad about his passing, I'm more inspired about life than I have been in a long time. I'm sure his passing will spark interest in alot of people. They'll find music and lyrics from his popular LFO stuff, his independent stuff and his Loose Cannons stuff. It'll show them the funny person he was, the down to earth guy he was, and the hopeless romantic he was. And as they read his story (which will take A LOT of digging to find all the details), they'll see the survivor he was. Rest In Peace, brother. p.s. Those of u who are my friends on Facebook (who are probably annoyed about how much stuff I post all the time...lol) can see alot of funny videos of him that I've recently posted.

LOOSE CANNONS - Fat Girl Life Goes On (2006) :::finding comedy in the sadness:::

I really do support Willow's music career. But ultimately I'm waiting for the news that the Fresh Prince is going to return on one of her songs. This seems like a stepping stone to more music from the 'Prince. Would it not be hilarious if they did a family remake of "Parents Just Don't Understand." Everyone in the family could get a funny verse.

I don't think I've heard that song before. I really like it. I don't mind Ludacris but I think this song would have been better without his rap. Jeremih clearly loves 90's R-N-B as his sound usually shows. LFO + MOP - Life Is Good Life Is Good (2001) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oosGceJjuJY This is one of the craziest collabos ever....lol.

He's a cute kid with talent but it also comes off as a bit of a clown. Like he's been trained to act like every other dirty south rapper with scripted answers for interviews. I certainly wouldn't pay attention to this kid for a few years. If he actually writes some of his stuff, that's impressive but you could tell that some of those lyrics were definitely written by an adult.

Last night I got the awful news that Rich Cronin of LFO passed away. He had a stroke in his hometown of Boston. While only met Rich once, I've been in touch with him since 2005 and he is truly an amazing person. In fact just 4 days ago we talked online. Right now I can't really put more into words other than Rest In Peace, brother.

Overbrook hasn't really established itself in music the way it should have. It would be the safest choice for her...but Jay-Z's label would get more attention. It certainly doesn't sound like the safer choice tho.'

R.I.P. I don't remember him much in Beetlejuice. It's been years since I've watched that. But I remember him being hilarious in that episode of FPoBA.

I just read that article myself and was gonna post it. Not sure how I feel about the Jay-Z affiliation.

I saw this a year ago and haven't seen it since! I really want it! I might get one. I've spent so much money on my house that my funds are quite low. I have no idea where I'd put it. BUT I WANT IT!!

SARA BAREILLES - King of Anything Kaleidoscope Heart (2010) One of the catchiest pop songs of the year. It's her non-single music that I love the most usually.

It's a good song when you hold it against today's popular standards. I can see young people as well as older people being able to appreciate this. I'd be interested in hearing more songs from her. Hopefully ones that have a better change of not sounding 2010ish to us in a few years. She definitely has the voice and swag to make it in the industry.

He does get tons of flack. I don't know. I mean, he was a bit egotistical in his persona but at the same time, he had some very down to earth moments in both his music and his interviews. As a white boy in Hip-Hop he certainly had to work harder than your average emcee back then. He mixed the streets with the clubs. That's exactly what everyone is trying to do now. The thing is, he actually came from the streets but since he's brother was in one of the biggest pop groups at the time, they wanted to put that label on him as well. When I watch/read the old interviews I have from that time, all I see is a young person living it up. Sometimes when we do that, we do some silly things. I think the fact that critics and so many haters dissed him, it gave him a bit of a complex. Why he says stuff like that in the interview u posted, he's still got some of that swag that comes out depending on who he's being interviewed by. If he's relaxed, Marky comes out. Otherwise he tries to do the hollywood thing. FP does a similar thing sometimes. Yet on top of that, Marky recorded music for years that he never released and never intended on releasing. Artists evolve. I've always wished he'd come back musically but he's just not willing to fight the haters and jeopardize his career.

I like hearing all of the buzz. I could see Mike Tyson in a small role...but nothing 2 big. Any news confirming Tommy Lee Jones yet? The movie just won't be the same without him. I can't see it being nearly as good as it could be. The whole time traveling thing is a bit of a stretch. Maybe they are gonna stop with this one. There's always the chance that Agent J might not come back from the past which would be an appropriate way to finish off the series. And unlike the idiots behind the Marvel Comics movies...NO REBOOTS!!

MARY J BLIGE - Your Child Mary (1999) I'm missing this sound and I'm reflecting back how life was when this came out.

I'm excited for this news. Her first Christmas album is a modern classic. She's evolved over the years but I'm hoping this new one is a proper mix of the old with the new. I've been hoping she'd do another Christmas album for the past few years. I hope they go back and release the remix album they mentioned tho.' ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mariah Carey's Christmas Album Due in November Mariah Carey has spent the past few weeks dodging pregnancy rumors, but the songstress isn't avoiding whispers of a new Christmas album. Carey will release 'Merry Christmas II You' on November 2. According to Rap-Up.com, the new album is a follow-up to Mimi's 1994 holiday compilation 'Merry Christmas,' and it will feature both new material and covers of classic holiday songs. In March, Carey's camp officially scrapped plans to release her remix album 'Angels Advocate' in favor of beginning work on the Christmas album. 'Angels Advocate' was set to feature a collection of remixes from her twelfth studio release 'Memoir of an Imperfect Angel,' but after several delays, it was shelved permanently. Intended features on the album included Ludacris, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg and R. Kelly. 'Merry Christmas II You' will be released in conjunction with a new Christmas DVD -- the details of which have not been revealed yet. In April, famed fashion photographer David LaChapelle shot the covers for both the album and the DVD and told the U.K. Times that the pop diva had originally requested real reindeer for the cover shoot. Mariah Carey's 'Merry Christmas' album, which included the holiday hit 'All I Want for Christmas Is You,' sold over 12 million copies following its 1994 release.

Mos Def Encourages Science Education Mos Def wants to send students off into space. The Brooklyn emcee is partnering wit NASA and singer Goapele to help promote science education at the I.S.I.S. Science & Culture Festival in Oakland, Calif. this weekend. Mos will appear alongside astronaut Leland Marvin and conduct a holographic presentation in the Cabot Space and Science Center to educate youth on pursing higher education in the field of science and technology. "Leland Melvin and myself are working with the Instituting Science in Schools Program, sponsored by NASA," Mos said in a statement. "I'm just here to give the young people some inspiration, some positive encouragement and some good information about science, technology, creativity and discovery and how to use math, science and information to make a positive impact and changes on the world around us." The free event which takes place Sunday (Sept. 5) is open to the public and will be held from 11-5 PM. Watch Mos Def talk about the project in the video below. http://www.theboombox.com/2010/09/01/mos-def-encourages-science-education/?icid=main|main|dl7|sec3_lnk1|168402

Whoa! Long time, no see.

Tim is bringing it this morning...lol KRIS KROSS + SUPERCAT - Alright Da Bomb (1993)

Welcome to the board. :laugh: