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TOBYMAC - Wonderin' Why Momentum (2001)

I need 2 get this...still looking for the J-Live album.

Usually on Halloween, i watch a thriller or scary movie with a friend. I don't really like scary movies and i had 2 work 2day. So i'll probably watch my Alvin + The Chipmunks Halloween DVDs 2morrow on my day off...ha ha. I contacted all of my co-workers late last nite and told them they could dress up at work if they wanted. Half of us did. Nobody else in the mall did so whenever we left the studio, people were staring at us...ha ha.

I'm with LL, i really wish Run + DMC would do shows every few years. Hip-Hop knows that Run-DMC is a trio and that JMJ has gone to a better place. They officially retired so their legendary legacy is set in stone. Bless the fans and bless Hip-Hop with reunion shows every once in awhile. It would be dope 2 see other pioneers like LL joining them for those shows. I'm sure something will happen at some point. It's still hard 2 believe Jay is gone and that it's been so long.

The only 2Pac DVD's i have are about his life. This is the 1st one i've ever seen that approaches it as an event...not about him, music, or Hip-Hop. Just the law and the amazing amount of mistakes in the case.

Today i picked up a DVD called Tupac Assassination that covers the murder of 2Pac. Hip-Hop's biggest mystery is 2Pac's death. Love him or hate him, his lyrics, inteviews, schetchy murder, it's unsolved status, his doctored music and movie roles, the lawsuits. It truely is one of the weirdest things in Hip-Hop. I grew up on Digita Underground. 2Pac wazn't really a frontman but he ran with the crew i still love 2 this day. In 1991 i started following becuz of his jump in2 the movie Juice. I actually didn't follow 2Pacalypse Now very closely becuz at 12 years old, i wasn't going 2 be able 2 buy that album...ha ha. However, but the time "Strictly..." came out, i waz down more than most. Me Against The World is one of the best Hip-Hop albums ever. Then his legal problems and drama overtook so much of his character and life. While his "deal with the devil" got him out of jail and on Deathrow Records waz something i never liked. I can't deny that the album is dope. We all know that while he waz basically the biggest thing in Hip-Hop and Rapat the time, his life waz cut short. Even back then, i remember hearing the newz on the radio, i thought it waz Suge Knight and his crew behind it. I remember my brother coming in my room and telling me that he died almost a week later. That kinda stuff has always stuck with me. Even tho' the doctored album are nothing compared 2 his real music, i still buy the and i still find the raw essence that 2Pac created in each track and appriciate that much of it. Even if they got a wack artist on the song and a watered down beat under him. Since 1996, i've bought most of the unathorized 2Pac DVD's just cuz they capture a bit a rare footage of the man that would have grown up and been a big part of saving Hip-Hop in the mainstream (had it even gotten half as bad as it is now). Anyways, on2 the DVD. Without giving it all away, let me tell u that u don't have 2 like 2Pac or Hip-Hop to like this documentary-style video. It starts at the root of things and interviews law and court experts, 2Pac's bodyguards, law enforcement, etc. It's amazing how many holes the story and case has. This video says how bodyguards witnessed 2Pac screaming and cussing at Suge saying he waz leaving Deathrow and that he waz done after Makaveli. They told stories of Suge calling bodyguards 2 keep 2Pac from taking all of his masters from Deathrow and how the label had millions of dollars that were supposed 2 go 2 2Pac and the rest of the artists and staff on Deathrow. 2Pac's masters were the only hope the label had in paying just part of that. It talks about Suge's righthand man who waz a crooked cop who had crooked cops working 4 him who also managed a "security" service. It talks about how the legit bodyguards who were friends with 2Pac were not interviewed by cops. It talks about all drama and the plan that the killers had. It talks about how Reggie told 2Pac 2 not wear a bullet proof vest and told the bodyguards 2 not carry guns that day. It talks about how they took the Nextel radios from some of the crew messing up their communication. It talks about how one of the bodyguards refused 2 not take a weapon and how he waz taken off of 2Pac and told 2 run security at the club 2Pac last perfomed at. It talks about how the cars surrounding Suge's car trapped them. It talks about how the bodyguards gave detailed information 2 police who later said they couldn't ive any information to them. It has law enforcement saying how they weren't aware that Compton police believe they found the car the killer was in (the only white Catty rented in Compton that weekend) and tried to inform Las Vegas police. How LasVegas police denied help from America's Most Wanted when they wanted 2 cover the story. The one bodyguard shares who he heard on Reggie's radio "got 'em" and later heard someone say "Don't say anything on the radios." It truely is a twisted and magnificent story. The DVD just came out. I found it as Target for $12. There is some footage scattered throughout it from June 1996 when he waz recording the Makaveli album. And for the 2Pac fans who haven't picked up the Nu-Klazzics Vol. 2 Remix album, trust me, this is the best 2Pac album release since Still I Rise.

JOHN REUBEN - Do Not (Liquid Beats Smoothed Out Remix) So In Hindsight The Professional Rapper Isn't There Yet (2004)

Ha, that's the randomist costume ever. I'm just working. I told everyone they could come 2 work in costume 2morrow as long as it's tasteful. Since this is last moment and i won't have time 2 pick up a good costume i think i'm gonna come 2 work in our work uniform from YEARS ago. Since our old uniform waz pretty "out there" the customers will love it...at least the ones who have loyal to us for years.

Yeah, it changes all the time for me. There are times where i'll listen 2 them (2gether or solo stuff) everyday for a month straight. And then there are times where there are some gaps. For the most part, it's once or twice a week. Keep in mind i have thousands of albums and singles...i gotta listen 2 all of it...not just an artist or 2. I listen 2 music almost non-stop. In the morning while getting ready 4 the day, while online, while driving, while doing ANYTHING around the house other than when watching TV, and then while i'm going 2 bed. It's when i deprive myself of them that a have a new sense of how good even my least favorite songs or albums are.

Good luck ant. It probably seems like an unwanted headache 2 go thru', but i'm sure this kinda change will bring u 2 bigger and better things. Just stay up on the inside and good things will come out of it. I remember when i had 2 move YEARS ago. I dispised the idea. But after doing so, i got 2 experience things and meet people that would change my life for the better.

SPICE GIRLS - Headlines (Friendship Never Ends) Greatest Hits (2007) I know, i know. I swear i'll be listening 2 Hip-Hop the next time i pop open this post...ha ha.

CINDY RATCLIFF - Still Standing Joel Osteen presents Free To Worship (2007)

DJ JAZZY JEFF + KEL SPENCER - The Definition The Return of The Magnificent (2007)

KIRK FRANKLIN + DORINDA CLARK-COLE - Hero Hero (2005)

When i talked 2 him about it, he waz like "u should have gotten the song in an e-mail." I felt silly cuz since i discontinued AOL, i don't check my e-mail as often...ha ha.

Yeah, they really would be a dream duo if they did a full album. Jazzy's flawless spike in production skillz and FP's refocused veiw on his music and lyrics would make what could be their best album ever.

Yeah, i highly doubt he waz high...that's just the way some people talk.

I couldn't post this in the Kel Spencer thread for one good reason. The new song is so perfect, i wanted 2 make sure everyone saw this post and checked the song. Kel literally just put up a new song called "I Want To Die" on his myspace. In my opinion, it's the best song he's EVER done. The production is thick, soulful Hip-Hop and his lyrics about life are amazing. It totally spoke 2 me with where i'm at right now in life at the moment. Seriously, check the song!!!!

KEL SPENCER - I Want To Die (2007) Jay-Z and Nas ain't got nuttin' on this...check my post.

Has anyone checked this girl out? I saw a special on her on VH-1 a few weeks ago and really liked her sound. I saw her album and desided 2 pick it up. If u love straight soul music, please check this album. She has a classic sound that is modern but with touches of a retro feel. Live instruments, real lyrics, all the things that make a real artist (which we are so deprived up these days). Her style is pretty straight forward and all her own, but if u like Jill Scott, Lauryn Hill's R-N-B side, Nelly Furtado's laidback acoustic soulful vibe, etc, u'll love this stuff. The album is titled Ease Side Story and it features a remix of her lead single "Walk In My Shoes" featuring Lupe Fiasco.

BRIAN MCKNIGHT feat. POWER OF THREE - On The Down Low (Remix) On The Down Low (CD Single) (1995) Remix of a Classic

Yeah, i don't dislike Vanilla Ice like i did back in the day. But there is such thing as "career death."

Ha ha...that waz over 20 years ago...let's give the guy a break.

Can't say that song is as good as most of the Chris Brown singles...but i support his style. ALICIA KEYS - Girlfriend (Brat Pac Remix) Girlfriend (UK Import CD Single) (2002)

Where can i find that on CD? I've been looking for months!!