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Timbaland is an originator. Reguardless of people's opinions of his music, he's always been an originator. His sound has been imitated (but never duplicated) since the late 90's. He's stayed fresh over the years. How many producers can u think of who have kept doing their thing since 1996? Commerically Jermaine Dupri is the only one who comes 2 mind. More on the Hip-Hop side of things, DJ Premier, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Dr. Dre (tho' most of that time has been dryspells), and Pete Rock are the only others doing their thing. Just Blaze, Scott Storch, Swizz Beats, and The Neptunes are all "new school." They have staying power 2 prove or they have dryspells and inconsistant sounds and success. Timbaland has kept the music coming in the mainstream and under the radar. Hundreds of talents go 2 him and rely on him for hits. On top of that, his a positive person who isn't wrapped up in the idea of fame and success AND, in my opinion, his solo albums (other than Shock Value) are some of the best Hip-Hop records done in the past decade. Ain't nobody got anything on Timbaland. His longevity, staying power, talent, and originality are in a class all their own.

What a freakin' joke! None of them cats even deserved 2 be mentioned in the same sentence as FP. Black Thought is the only other emcee with undeniable skill. None of them other guys even said anything intellegent in a song 2 the best of my knowledge.

Sounds good. I can't wait. I think their sound and voices will sound really intersting. I could see this album doing well.

I don't see how Wyclef and T.I. mix...but i'm anxious about a new Wyclef album. I wonder what made him get back with Columbia.

Definitely not my kinda thing. I must say that if Timbaland + Justin Timberlake did 50's current single without him...i'd love the song. I just can't deny how perfect Timbaland's production is on nearly every track his produces. I guess i'll give Kanye's album a listen since he has done production that i've liked. More recently it seems like he lost his touch. Lyrically i don't think i like anything he says anymore...and his flow and voice are terrible. I'll give it an honest listen in a record store tho.'

Anyone feel like they are in middle school again when they read this? 50 is such a fool...ha ha. Who actually takes this guy seriously??

JON B. - Don't Talk (Lawless Hip-Hop Remix) Don't Talk (Import CD Single) (2001) I've wanted this single for years. Finally came across it!!

I waz in PA the last few days. Mine waz 2 arrive in the mail 2day but i wazn't here 2 sign for it. So they left me a confirmation ticket. I now gotta take a long break while i'm at work 2 go over 2 the post office 2 pick it up.

I don't expect any new music quite yet. Without getting in2 it all over again, the stuff on the radio is inexcusable. Who wants 2 be a part of that. And with fools like Hurricain Chris, Young Joc, Pretty Ricky, Soulja Boy, and Baby Boy on the radio, who wants 2 compete with untalented "Dirty South" commerical rappers? Lost + Found is only 2 and a half years old. FP's about 2 get rejuvinated. I'm sure we'll hear something in the upcoming months. Definitely by this whole strike thing. He may be waiting for his nephew 2 drop his album so as to not compete or overshadow his attempt.

He's got that whole charisma thing going on 2. He's just naturally a nice guy. He's funny and he's got style. Even when he waz overweight, with an lazy eye and a chipped tooth, the ladies loved him. He showed them respect and gave them props in so many songs ("Sista Sista" being my favorite). Yet, he also has that rugged side the any ruffneck will nod his head 2 ("Who's The Man" is still on point 2 this day). After getting back in2 this post, i'm definitly wanting some new music from the DiddlydiddlyD.

I haven't been able 2 check the song yet...but i will soon. I think i'm just scared 2 hear it. This probably will be his worst album. He just doesn't care. He doesn't want to create real music under the label that used 2 be Def Jam. The game is so bad right now he probably feels that the album will be swallowed up and forgotten anyway. After all, this is the emcee who has stayed true 2 himself, reguardless of crazy success and lack of it. Right now, i'm looking forward 2 LL long term...not LL short term. Real quick tho'...does anyone know where the "Freeze" remix can be found. And official release of it? "Bump This" is a random b-side. The "Freeze" remix has been impossible 4 me 2 find.

Ha, i've always wanted them 2 work 2gether. Heavy D has always been in my top 4 or 5 emcees of all time. I think all of his albums are great. Heavy (1999) has a more current Heavy D, Waterbed Hev (1997) is his slick late 90's album (compared BWS), u've got Nuttin' But Love and Peaceful Jorney. Blue Funk is his moody album that came out Peaceful Jorney and Nuttin' But Love. It features the hit "Who's The Man" and on of my favorites "Truthful." It also has appearances from Busta Rhymes and Biggie b4 they blew up. Big Tyme is the classic late 80's album with a strong New Jack Swing feel. His 1st album (forget the title at the moment) is classic old school.

Whoa, after the video ended a link for "Is It Good To You" came up. That waz my 2nd favorite joint of Peaceful Journy. They never aired this video much. Lovin' this!!

Heavy D has always been one of my favorite emcees. I've been holding out for a new album forever!! His last album dropped in 1999. Other than that, the only thing i can remember him doing is producing a track on Timbaland + Magoo's last album...which waz really good. "Nuttin' But Love" is one of the defining albums in 90's Hip-Hop. I had some classic singles (Got Me Waiting, Nuttin' But Love, Black Coffee, It's Your Night, Sex Wit U). Heavy D has always brought quality stuff with a touch of class. Seeing this video brought back memories. This video waz in heavy rotation all summer.

I wasn't being harsh...just joking around.

I picked up Guru's Jazzmatazz, Vol. 4 "The Hip-Hop Jazz Messenger-Back To The Future" 2day. Back in high school, i picked up Guru's Jazzmatazz Vol. 2 (i missed the 1st one at that point) and i fell in love with the album. Many people recognize him as one of the best emcees of all time, but these Jazzmatazz albums have always put him steps ahead of the other hip-hop musicians. This new album follows the formula of the previous Jazzmatazz albums (i don't have the 3rd volume) and updates it all. Guru's monotone voice spits some of the most down 2 earth lyrics ever. He always drops universal rhymes on these Jazzmatazz albums. Most people who don't even grow up in Hip-Hop can relate 2 these lyrics. He also doesn't cuss on this records. The music is solid and unique. It's loaded with Hip-Hop mixed with Jazz and live instruments. On top of that, he features other Hip-Hop, R-N-B, and Jazz artists on the project (the Jazzmatazz albums are never intended 2 be real solo albums). On this one u'll find Common Sense, Slum Village, Blackalicious, Raheem DeVaughn, Vivian Green, Kem, Bobby Valentino, amoungst others. Gang Starr fans looking for an alternative vibe from Guru will love the album as will any true Hip-Hop or Acid Jazz fan. I haven't been excited about an album like this in awhile.

I saw the CL Smooth mixtape that just came out. I really wanna get that. But i haven't spent enough time with American Me yet.

Brakes, are u suggesting that 50 Cent, the greatest lyricist of our time, is doing something fake? ...something phoney just 2 get attention and or record sales out of lil' suburban kids? NEVER!! SAY IT AIN'T SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!....................

I waz wonderin' how the new album waz. I'm not the biggest WC fan, but i do like some of his stuff.

"Yo, you know where little John lives on the corner The extension cord'll run perfectly to his crib" ~ Block Party off of Born to Reign... who's he talking about?..anyone know? Next tyme i go 2 Philly, i'll get a phone book and look up Little John. :hm:

Cars, cloths, bling? That's not lifestyle. That's personal insecurities that are being covered up with material things that really don't mean anything. U can't take that stuff with u when u die. Sure, i want a nice car, nice cloths, and a comfortable lifestyle. I think everybody has their own version of the perfect car 4 them, their personal style of cloths, and wants to life a comfortable lifestyle for themselves and their family. My problem is that these commercial rappers glorify it. The don't talk about it or own material things cuz they need them...they do it just 2 do it. They want 2 be cool and they want 2 be accepted. They rent the cars that everyone wants and put in their music video. They wear what the rapper in the top spot is wearing. They aren't being "real" or doing it for themselves. They are a living, breathing puppet doing the same cookie cutter thing the next commerical rapper is doing. When u have money like that (actually own it...not just talk about it), u need 2 'live 2 give.' U have a responcibility to help the next man. If u are so 'hood' and 'reppin' your block'...why aren't u helping out the people on your block?? Oh wait, u can just put them in your video with 5 expensive cars u rented while u talk about nothing in your music and hold up your idiotic jewelery. These fools need 2 give up their "lifestyle" and actually get a "life."

God bless this child with the gift of punctuation.

I think that food fight is on the VHS/DVD "Dangerous: The Short Films" which is amazing. It has all of the videos from the Dangerous album and is loaded with bonus stuff.

AMERIE - Gotta Work Because of Love (2007) Soooo...does Columbia plan on releasing this in the US??

Awful decisions = awful results My prayers go out 2 those affected.