JumpinJack AJ

Yeah, i hate that "print is dying." I want physical copies of stuff in my hands. I have stacks of old Source, Vibe, Blaze, Word Up!, Right On, Black Beat, and Fresh! magazines that i love going thru' every once in awhile. The pictures, the topics discussed, the music promoted...it all takes me back. Same with CDs...i want the photography and art from the CD insert 2 see the visual repersentation of the music at that time. I wanna read the credits and the Thank U's. Digital music lacks the heart and soul of yesterday's music.

Yeah, i know "Ave Maria" is on the new album. I saw it as the kinda song she'd perform at The Grammys and not the BET Awards...but i'm glad she did. The over the top costume and everything just seemed kinda akward. I didn't mind Jamie Foxx and Marlon Wayans giving props 2 MJ becuz In Living Color poked fun at everything. I don't remember anything on on the show (and i own the entire series on DVD) that was truely attacking anyone. It merely poked fun at pop culture and MJ was at the front of it. They made fun of Arsenio Hall (who i was happy 2 see in the audience at the BET Awards) and he had alot of the cast on his talk show back in the day. There are people who outspokenly attacked MJ but i don't think Jamie Foxx or Marlon Wanyans never did that. I loved Marlon's statement "There would be no Wanans without the Jacksons."

I'm wonder what y'all thought of the BET Awards. They were better than what i expected. With how awful the music industry is commercially i didn't expect much, but the show was good. I was very impressed that in 3 days, they totally changed the show 2 be a dedication 2 MJ. Jamie Foxx was funny and his MJ outfits were awesome. I don't remember too much of it but i thought the tribute 2 the O'Jay's was great. 2 see Tevin Campbell come back out of nowhere, unaged, and singing his heart out was awesome, followed by the super group tribute from Johnny Gill, Tyrese, and Trey Songz. Just...WOW!! Then when the O'Jay's took the stage, they didn't miss a beat. Ne-Yo's performance of "Lady In My Life" was FLAWLESS!!! Ciara showed us that she actually could sing with that stripped down version of "Heal The World." Beyonce's performance was good and a bit weird. I'm glad she didn't do any of the crappy songs off her current album. I'm not a big Jay-Z fan but i thought his performance was good. Jamie Foxx and T-Pain were pretty good even tho' I think that song is stupid. Then, when Ne-Yo presented the people he grew up on, i got crazy HYPE!! When Keith Sweat came out and did his thing, it was good (tho' his never been the best live singer)...then Guy came out and tore it up (tho' Aaron Hall didn't sound very rehearsed) and lastly, Bell Biv DeVoe tore it up!! They didn't miss a beat. U'd think it was 1990 seeing them with the vocals, the dance moves, the outfits. They have a new album coming but u'd think they they'd been touring for years.

That's what i'm tryna say. One thing that annoyed me when MTV, BET, and VH-1 was that most of the videos they were airing was his stuff from the 80's. I didn't get 2 watch hours of it, but it seemed like the same few videos got play. They did play "You Rock My World" but it seemed like all they played were the videos from Off The Wall, Thriller, and Bad. Other than that, Black or White, Give Into Me, Remember The Time, You Are Not Alone, and You Are Not Alone were the only videos they played. Where was In The Closet, Who Is It, They Don't Care About Us, Stranger In Moscow, Blood Is On The Dance Floor, etc. His did so much more than they wanted 2 air. Let's see Michael rock out for 2009 so the world knows what they lost. There is definitely lots of footage that was taped. I was watching some new thing and it had lots of footage of the dancers working, rehearsing and meeting MJ.

ONYX - Gun Clap Music Triggernometry (2003) It's one of those days...i'm about 2 get gangsta....ha ha

Ahh, this sucks. I'm a Vibe suscriber. I agree that they dumbed down over the years but that's simply because the general public is more ignorant than ever (am i bold by saying that) and/or have no real standards on what they embrace. Look at the commercial side of music and movies. Most of it is loaded with people that aren't very talented. On top of that, those not-so-talented people are not often the most intellegent or moral people either. Then u have the public, who seem to get less intellegent, less moral, and less picky year after year. Music and movies (especially music) is just embarassing. So u have some respectable (or semi-respectable) media, magazine, television, etc that are covering music and movies and they almost HAVE 2 cover crap music, crap movies, crap talent, etc which lead 2 a crap product. I might just be running at the mouth right now, but if u give me an issue of Vibe from the 90's, i'd be reading every article, actually taking a second 2 read it cover 2 cover, and actually look at the pictures. These days, i'm happy 2 see it when i get it in the mail, but i only flip 2 the places i actually have an insterest in reading which us less than half of it. The music of 2day is crap compared 2 the music back then. The artists are the same way. The music industry is so bad. I was annoyed when i went in2 Borders the other day and they music section is half the size that it waz a year ago. Wal-Mart's music secion is 25% smaller than what is was a year ago. I went 2 my favorite (and only) independent music store 2day only 2 find that they have closed. Half of the internet is killing music. The big labels that are signing and promoting crap artists making crap music are ruining things. And the uneducated population that buys awful and idiotic music like Lil' Wayne are killing music. Sometimes u gotta hit rockbottom, kill all the bad before u can rebuild. I feel that so much of the entertainment industry is that way. I'm sad 2 see Vibe go, i'm sad 2 see very thing that has 2 go due 2 the current state of things. Let's Noah's arc this joint and start rebuilding. (((I apologize for ranting, generalizing, and cramming what should be 15 paragraphs of more detailed and constructive opinions rather than this...but this is what it is cuz i'm having a crappy year and i'm in a mood...ha ha....)))

Yeah, but what i'm saying is that musically as an artist, anyone who is giving him praise is thinking back 2 the the time before the early/mid 90's. So many people are unaware of how dope he was as a singer and artist since the mid-90's. This rehearsal/concert being available 2 people, knowing that it was just days before he passed, will let all of those people know that he was still in his prime, it's just that all those haters and weak "fans" weren't around 2 be aware of that.

Here's a bunch of mini newsfeeds that i got from AOL News...... ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jackson's Last Will -- Diana Ross Mentioned Posted Jul 1st 2009 9:00AM by TMZ Staff Michael Jackson's will has been filed with the court. Jackson asks that his mother, Katherine, be made the guardian of all three of his kids. The will says if Katherine died before him or couldn't serve as guardian, he nominated Diana Ross. And there's a petition filed along with the will, saying Jackson's estate is worth more than $500,000,000. The petition says almost all of the estate "consists of non-cash, non-liquid assets, including primarily an interest in a catalog of music royalty rights which is currently being administered by Sony/ATV, and interests in various entities." As we first reported, the will leaves everything to the Michael Jackson Family Trust, stating, "I give my entire estate to the Trustee or Trustees..." The will has been misinterpreted in reports -- suggesting that Debbie Rowe was intentionally excluded. Jackson has even excluded his own children from getting property under the will. But all that means is that the trust he created will control the distribution of property. The will declares that Jackson is not married. The will names John Branca, John McClain and Barry Siegel as co-Executors. Branca was Jackson's lawyer, McClain is a music exec and Siegel was Jackson's accountant. But Siegel resigned from his role as executor in 2003. Branca and McClain just released the following statement: "The most important element of Michael's will is his unwavering desire that his mother, Katherine, become the legal guardian for his three children." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Michael Jackson's Will We now know what's in Michael Jackson's will -- for starters, he never said where he wanted to be buried. We've learned the will -- which will be filed today -- is 5 pages long. As for who gets what -- Jackson's entire estate goes to the Michael Jackson Family Trust. The trust documents are not included in the will and the contents of the trust remain confidential. We're told the trust provides for Michael's children and mother, and distributes money to several charities. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Michael's Will -- Katherine Should Get Custody There are reports that Michael Jackson's will says the singer wanted his mom, Katherine, to get custody and wanted assets to be placed in trust. The will, according to the AP, lists Jackson's lawyer, John Branca, and John McClain, a music exec, as executors. The will has not been filed with the court. As for custody -- the will does matter, but ultimately the decision on who gets custody is in the hands of the judge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jackson's Dad Aced Out of Will Michael Jackson signed a will in 2002 providing for his children and his mom, but leaving nothing to daddy Joe -- this according to the Wall Street Journal. As we reported yesterday, attorney John Branca has the will and plans to file it with the court within 30 days of the singer's death. According to the will, Jackson reportedly left his estate -- estimated at $1 billion -- to his mother, three children and one or more charities. As for why Joe was left out -- Jackson has said during his childhood his father beat him. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Michael Jackson's Estate in Court Initial papers have been filed with the court to probate Michael Jackson's estate. But it seems Jackson's mom and dad don't know Jackson had a will. The petition was filed by Michael's parents, Joe and Katherine Jackson. But here's the thing. The papers say Jackson died "intestate" -- that means, without a will. But we've learned Jackson's long-time lawyer, John Branca, who just came back on board 3 weeks ago, has a will Jackson signed that he intends to file within 30 days. The petition asks that Katherine be named as administrator of the will ... meaning she wants to call the shots. The papers say Debbie Rowe will be served with notice of a hearing.

Big Willie, i've been looking for the original version on CD for over 10 years. Nobody tha i've talked 2 has ever seen it and they say it only ever existed on vinyl. Just so have more hope...u gotta put up a pic of the CD version.

This is so old school!!! Ha ha...i wanna have a Jazzy Jeff Christmas and a Fresh Prince new year!!

I wish FP talked more about his relationship with 2Pac thru' Jada. I only remember one article where he mentions it. I just find it interesting that 2 different emcees from different sides of the game (at times), both successfull, both acting, both coming up over the 80's and 90's and being friends thru' Jada.

I'm guessing the beard was needed 2 make the transformation more drastic...or maybe 2 not make it perfectly obvious who she is attacking with it. I do think it's funny that it took over 10 years of disses and parodies for someone 2 really come back at him. Go Mariah...just don't drag it out cuz this isn't worth more attention than it's already getting.

I had 2 share this with fellow MJ fans. When i'm online, i regularly go digging for music online. Big artists, forgotten artists, new stuff, old stuff, etc. Well, on a weekly, monthly, or bi-monthly basis, i look up my random artists and occasionally find something very cool or very rare. Well, i've been watching MJ stuff show up online and go for crazy amounts of money. It feels good 2 see something u own that u bought for $7 sell for $50...ha ha. Anyways, while i was browsing, i found something that i didn't know existed. A CD promo for the HIStory track "This TIme Around" featuring Biggie. It has 8 track, which include remixes from Dallas Austin and what look like remixes by club/dance producers. After all of my years of looking i've NEVER seen this or heard of ANY remixes of this song. I did spend a bit of money on this but NOTHING compared 2 what u'd expect when u look at the other stuff, that's even less rare. Just wanted 2 share...

FP is easily a better emcee in my opinion. I have a handful of Nas' albums and when FP does a serious track, his at least meets Nas on the same level. When it comes 2 the variety of subject matter, the adjustment of his flow over the years, the comedic timing and delivery, FP blows Nas away. I don't think anyone considers Nas a real performer. FP rips shows. Everyone enjoys his performances cuz he brings everyone in close. Flow-wise, they are probably on the same level. I think FP beats him out when it comes 2 having a more agressive flow. I don't think i've ever heard Nas attack the mic. I also think Rakim vs. Biggie was a no brainer. I had a problem with the other 2 becuz they are so different from each other that it's hard 2 compare them. This round was much easier than that last 2 in my opinion.

Those pictures are both hilarious and creepy....ha ha.

U know, i've been thinking about this. Those families that took MJ 2 court and destroyed his reputation have 2 obey gag orders, but i've been wondering if they would come out of the woodwork and admit 2 lying. None of us will ever know what happened, but i've always felt that they were lying and just trying 2 get money out of him. What if there is truth 2 that article? The world would realize just how wrong they were 2 believe some random family who filed a lawsuit against the most famous person in the world? It was those cases that derailed MJ's career and made his life miserable. Anyways, in the wake of it all, here's another article ?uestioning the status of his kids from AOL News... ---------------------------- Reports Swirl on Paternity of Jackson Kids PopEater posted: 8 HOURS 52 MINUTES AGOcomments: 1044filed under: Gut Reactions, Music News, WTF?PrintShareText SizeAAASkip over this content AP Debbie Rowe may have given birth to Michael Jackson's oldest children, but TMZ is now reporting neither he NOR she are the biological parents. Citing "multiple sources deeply connected to the births," the site claims Michael Jr. and Paris were conceived in vitro, outside the womb, and that Michael was not the sperm donor. Also, Rowe's eggs were not used and she was quite simply a paid surrogate. Meanwhile, Us Weekly is reporting that the biological father of Prince and Paris is Jackson's dermatologist Arnold Klein, whose former employee is Rowe. "He is the dad," says a Jackson insider. "He and Debbie signed an agreement saying they would never reveal the truth." Regardless of these reports, Rowe has been trying to get in touch with the late singer's family since his death. "We've been trying to reach them at different numbers. But we don't know if who we've been leaving messages with have gotten the messages," Marc Schaffel, a business associate of the family who is friends with Rowe, tells PEOPLE. Skip over this content Memorable Michael MomentsAFP / Getty Images16 photos Kisses, pajama pants, mysterious bandages, scary baby moments and more make up classic snapshots of the King of Pop. See Them Now >>>(Note: Please disable your pop-up blocker) "In all fairness I wouldn't say they are avoiding her," Schaffel says. "Our understanding, though, is that the Jackson family does want to have contact with Debbie." As for Rowe's reasons for trying to contact them? Schaffel explains that there are "several reasons" including "to offer her input into a venue where they could have a public memorial." "Debbie was absolutely devastated by Michael's death. They had an incredible bond and friendship even prior to the marriage... Debbie was a very good friend to Michael during all those years," he adds. According to the law, Rowe could get custody of the two children, even if she isn't the biological mother. However, Katherine Jackson -- Michael's mother -- has petitioned in court to be the legal guardian and was granted temporary custody. In papers filed in court, Katherine claims that the kids "have no relationship with their biological mother" and "have a long established relationship" with their grandmother. Jackson's youngest child, Prince Michael II, was born to an unknown surrogate.

I can't agree that NOT seeing the rehearsal would be a better ending. Let's think about what MJ has achieved in the past 10 years. Things have been pretty quiet. He's only relesed 1 studio album which was good and did well, but it didn't do typical MJ numbers. Everything else was drama and negativity. People didn't support him. Rumors said he wasn't even rehearsing or that he wasn't able 2 peform much anymore. This DVD would be the proper send off. This DVD would shut up all of the negative people knocking his abilities and what he was actually doing. Now that the world is more open 2 MJ and missing him instead of criticizing him, they would see him do his thing one more time. His star may be shining brighter than it has and people may be praising him for the 1st time in 15 years, but musically, there is NOTHING for him. We need 2 see the singer, songwriter, dancer, producer, and creative artist blow our minds right b4 he left us. People (especially the haters) need 2 see with their own eyes that he was in his prime up until it was his time.

Awesome! Long live the Walkman!! My favorite Walkman was the one i got in 1991/1992. Just black with a shiney silver that was colorful when the sun hit the logo...haha. It was stolen from me with TLC's "OoOoOoOhhh...On The TLC Tip" in it.

I would love this 2 happen providing it was really taped in a polished and proffesional way. If it wasn't taped on that level, then they could include it on an MJ DVD but not as the main reason 2 get it. I have watched the memorbilia jump. I have a good bit of MJ music. As i was watching the news on CNN that he was in a coma and/or passed away, i got on ebay and snatched up any of the cheaper MJ stuff that i know i wanted becuz i knew this would happen. I've watched some stuff over the past few days jump 2 crazy prices. Whenever i'm out shopping i'll check for MJ CDs and nowhere has ANY. As a fan, i regularly check that kinda thing. People are grabbing everything they can. It's silly that it took his passing 2 go out and wanna support him but at least they are realizing now that they were foolish for treating him the way they did just because of court cases that never had any real evidence.

BOYZ II MEN - Under Pressure (Groovy Remix) Cooleyhighharmony (Expanded Edition) (1991/2009)

EDDIE MURPHY + MICHAEL JACKSON - Whatzupwitu Love's Alright (1992) The track is okay, MJ steals the show. I haven't heard this in ages. I'm remember the music video...ha ha.

I just saw this pic...there is another pic on the web. They were both taken on June 23...less than 3 hours b4 he passed. He looks incredibly happy and full of life. He looks totally youthful and in his prime in that pic and the other ones. Seeing those pix made me wonder for the 1st time if something weird really did go down with medication and exactly what his personal physician did. The pix prove some rumors wrong that the rescheduled dates were based off the fact that MJ had done nothing. Rumors said he didn't rehearse and that he didn't even hire backup dancers and that the whole thing was a set up 2 get money from those tickets 2 get him out of debt. The other pic from June 23rd shows him with a handful of backup dancers. The pix really hit. Just 2 see him so happy, full of youth, full of life, and putting on what just looks like an amazing show really just made me realize he was about 2 comeback in a big way. What really did happen between the rehearsal the night before and the call 2 911??

I can't relate with most of the comments u guys have. EVERYONE knows i'm a huge JJ+FP fan. When people talk about me 2 other people it's like the most commonly known thing. I don't know why, i guess i just make it obvious. When i tell people for the 1st time about the music i like, nobody has ever laughed that I'm on of JJ+FP's biggest fans. Maybe back in the day (during the days of gangsta rap and hardcore hip-hop, some people would make a comment about it saying how they may not have taken them seriously, but that's it. The funny thing is, NOBODY has ever reacted saying they didn't know he made music. Everyone knows...and they know he was making it back in the 80's. What makes things even more weird is that EVERYONE i know (and i mean that literally) loves him. They simply think he's the greatest thing since sliced bread. Most of these people know him mostly from the blockbuster movies, then The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, then his music, but they all know him, they are familar with everything he does, and they love him. I noticed this a year ago. In my area, everyone simply loves and respects him. It's kinda cool 2 have been down with him since the beginning and come 2 place where pretty much everyone i speak 2 is a fan of his. I have friends go on vacations 2 Disney World and bring me back Men In Black keychains and buying me random FP-related things.

Joe Jackson is really hard 2 ready. It's hard 2 understand his motives because of the way he talks. He just seemed very disconnected and random during that interview. It's probably why he didn't stay in the industry. At the same time, he just lost his son.

It is kinda silly 2 require the artist 2 lipsync, but i'm sure it saves them lots of money and headaches. Maybe if it was being aired at 8 in the evening instead of 2 in the morning and more of a fanbase like back in the day it'd be different. It's all promotion tho'....work hard, make yourself accessable 2 fans.