JumpinJack AJ

I've don't remember MJ talking about FP. But i know i have an old TV Guide where MJ talked about some of the collaborations and FP waz one of the people he mentioned.

I could see a surprise performance...but at the same time. The Grammys never really have any surprises. If they do, it's who wins or what an artist does. Tribute and such are usually known about ahead of time. The MTV Video Awards are the show that usually hits the viewer with more surprises.

P!NK - U + Ur Hand I'm Not Dead (2006) Uh oh....this has 60-some pages...Brakes about 2 close this thread soon...ha ha.

All that info is dated. Years a go, me and Hector from the Funk B's used 2 talk alot online, which is where i got alot of my inside info from. He's the one who told me how Interscope wouldn't promote the 2nd album "You Gotta Believe" which is why Mark backed outta music. When they were doing their overseas for that tour, they didn't even have a full band...ha ha. It's true that Mark had a recording contract YEARS after dropping albums in the US and overseas, but by now, i wouldn't be surprised if done now. The Funky Bunch reunited around 2000ish to do another album or 2 on the underground scene. The trax were actually pretty good, but since then their site went down and i lost connections with Hector. All that garbage about the Funk B's being there 2 give Mark 'street cred' is garbage. Those fellas were all best friends and they all still keep in touch. And i don't agree with Turntable on that whole money thing. Emcees do acting cuz it's their passion...but only sell-outs and artists who don't have a real love for Hip-Hop would do that for the money. FP, LL, Mos Def, 2Pac have all kept albums coming out. Queen Latifah and Nick Cannon have albums 'waiting.' Kid has been recording for the last 4 years. Between the late 90's and early 2000's, Mark had recorded about 5 albums worth of stuff that he didn't really plan 2 release. I think the love is there but that the politics of the entertainment industry just get in the way. Like Tim said, the movie industry doesn't really respect Hip-Hop. Then the artists are kept in this chokehold thinking their music won't be respected cuz of their movies. FP needs 2 sign all the old school artists and Hollywook emcees that can't get their stuff straight and release their music thru' Overbrook....cuz he knows what he's doing.

CORINNE BAILEY RAE - Emeraldine (self-titled - Delux Edition) (2006/2007) Lover her vibe...and it waz worth getting this new version of the album.

Yeah, she was definitly a troubled person. I knew of back in the day when Arsenio Hall was having hilarious interviews with her on his show. I don't really follow Playboy, or modeling, and i couldn't bring myself 2 watch her show...but my prayers go out 2 her baby daughter and family.

Ha...yeah. I'm a big fan of his music. He did everything from the club related mainstream stuff 2 the gritty street stuff. Some people clown him for the commerical success he got and the fact that his brother was in the New Kids, but he has always been one of my favorite emcees. Back then, he was one of the few struggling to be taken seriously as a white guy in Hip-Hop...just after Vanilla Ice messed it up for everybody. His 1st album did great, but when he dropped his second album, the record label began fighting him and they just stopped promoting his music (we are talking about Interscope here). He told the group 2 persue their own thing since they label wazn't pushing that album, and that's when he started focusing on movies. Overseas he dropped a few good singles and a full album with reggae artist Prince Ital Joe (who is best known in the US for his vocals on 2Pac's "Hail Mary"...he died in a car accident a few years ago). The only problem with some of those singles (no offense oversea'ers) is that the Europe club scene had 2 much presence in the music. He also did 2 really good trax for the Fear soundtrack which waz never released (u can hear the songs in the movie). Back 2 the FP-releated stuff...in 1998, while he waz doing The Big Hit (my fav movie right under Bad Boys), he was approached 2 do a song for the soundtrack. He said that as long as it didn't have 2 be tied in2 the movie like FP's "Men In Black," he would do it. The track is called "Don't Sleep" and it's dope. Totally late 90's Hip-Hop. During the 2000ish area he claimed 2 be writing and recording, but that after the late 90's...all his music waz basically just for himself...not 2 be released. I guess these days, he just wants 2 stay safe, be a family man, and keep taking it 2 the bank with the movie. But there will always be a tight following that want the music. What dose the movie industry do 2 emcees that make them wanna put their 1st love on the back burner?!? FP, Latifah, Kid, Play, etc.

Marky Mark (aka Mark Wahlberg) waz on Leno 2nite talking about his Oscar nomination for The Departed. I'm type up the highlights of the interview for those who are interested. He talked about how his Oscar nomination was the only time he called his parents with good news...making fun how many times he had 2 call them from jail. When Leno asked him about how he put his character 2gether for The Departed, he talked about pulling from his experiences growing, being the youngest kid in his crew, selling drugs, robbing people, assulting people, and so on landing him in jail 20-some times. While at the Oscar nominee lunchon, he ran in2 one of the cops that arrested him back in Boston years ago and how he's now one of Beyonce's bodyguards...ha ha. And how he stayed in touch with some of the good cops who were on his side who actually cared enough 2 help him clean his act up. He talked about during the time he was doing his thing with the Funky Bunch was when he started getting his life right. He talked about taking his career 2 the next level by avoiding his music career back in the day and that 2 this day, he tries not 2 listen 2 Hip-Hop cuz when he does, he starts 2 get in the mood 2 do another album (which would explain the singles he released overseas throughout the 90's without dropping another album. He went on to talk about his show Entourage and how it is based off his own early days in the entertainment industry. He wrapped things up saying that they plan on doing a sequel 2 The Departed and how he loves his family life. He talks about his young son growing up and how he simply can tell his daughter "no." Anyways, on 2 the FP releated part. He talked about during his 1st movie, how the director of it waz also the director of most of his music videos and how he suggested he start acting. He said that the very same director worked with Fresh Prince and 2Pac back in the day and told the 2 of them that they should consider acting. It's kinda crazy that the same guy told the 3 of them (the 3 biggest Hip-Hop actors during the 90's) that they needed 2 follow that path. FP waz of course at the Oscar lunchon with MM...i wonder if they talked music...

MARKY MARK + THE FUNKY BUNCH - I Run Rhymes You Gotta Believe (1992) "Stayin' focused, one destination try 2 stop me, i'll bash your face in please don't feel that u can forsake me that's a mistake B, u can't break me"

*Those punk rock guys that have the hair cuts where their hair is plastered 2 the side and back of their head (usually brushed forward over their ears) and then the top spiked and going every which way. Those guys should be ran over by cars regularly. *People who are not smart enough 2 see everything my way...okay, that one waz a joke :sorry:

YO!!! It's rockthehouse!!! It's good 2 see u back, man!! It takes a Jazzy Jeff album 2 get u 2 come outta the shadows...ha ha. I'm hoping 2 have a CD promo of the album in no longer than a week.

The movie made another $17 2nite...i saw it again with a friend. And there were 3 other people in the theater...so it's still generating an interest (even tho' i saw a really late showing). I have a feeling it's leaving my local movie theater 2morrow...so i had 2 see it again 2nite.

The 'extended' version can by found on the US release of the "Freakin' It" CD single. It's not labeled as the extended version tho'. I think it's like 30 seconds longer with tons of scratching from Jazzy Jeff wrapping the track up properly.

HaPPY B-DaY!!

BRIAN MCKNIGHT - Over And Over Again Gold (2007) Expect a post about this album from all the B.McKnight fans on the board soon.

I waz just listening 2 the full (extended) version of thi song day. I can't help but flow along with this song...it's just flawless from start 2 finish. The beat, the scratches, FP's raps. Classic. But why is this post on the off-topic board?!?

I feel u. I don't understand how someone could just be given a verse or a song. Especially coming from someone like J-Kwon who is just wack. Back in the day when i used 2 write alot, there were a few songs i did with friends around and they'd give me a line once in awhile and that waz cool just cuz they were on the same vibe i waz and we were just chillin' and creating something 2gether. On top of that, it waz just the comedy-based songs which are just for fun anyways. But a whole song...no way.

I know what u are saying Joe...but the bottom line is this. Entertainers aren't any different from any of us. Love and respect are more powerful than money, fame, and idiots hiding in bushes that take pictures. So if anyone is using that kinda thing as an excuse...there isn't any real love there. And that whole "didn't have a father" thing is garbage. People who trap themselves in thier families past are just making excuses. What do your parents, grand parents, etc have anything 2 do with u in the here an now. I hope they are doing the right thing and then do things right.

Hopefully they've grown up and can do things right instead of embarasing themselves further and messing up each others lives even more. -------------------------------------------- Eminem and Kim Engaged Again? AOL News Third Time's a Charm for Eminem and Kim? GirlGoneLeBron: Eminem and Kim Mathers are engaged again. GirlGoneGrady: Oh right, because their first two marriages were so great. According to rapper Akon, one of Eminem's protégés, the couple are engaged again. "Eminem still loves Kim. They have one of those relationships where they are off one minute and back together the next." "He can't live with her and he can't live without her. But they are meant for each other. They are engaged again."

STACIE ORRICO - Tantrum I'm Not Missing You Import CD Single (2006)

AOL USERS CAN PEEP THE LINK http://celebrity.aol.com/people/ataol/gall...0010284,00.html Oscar hopeful Will Smith takes a shine to Oscar at Monday's annual Academy Award nominees luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Smith, who is up for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness, joined fellow nominees including Leonardo DiCaprio, Helen Mirren and Jennifer Hudson for an afternoon of high-powered hobnobbing and group photos.

A-List Oscar Nominees Do Lunch By Arthur Spiegelman BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (Feb. 6) -- The Oscar nominees gathered for their annual lunch in Beverly Hills Monday -- with Leonardo DiCaprio trading high-fives with 10-year-old Abigail Breslin and Steven Spielberg huddled in deep discussion with Peter O'Toole. Get Ready for the Big Night With News & Fashion Pics It was a high-powered group that included a who's who of Hollywood and the global stage -- actors Helen Mirren , Will Smith , Forest Whitaker , Penelope Cruz , Eddie Murphy , Mark Wahlberg and Alan Arkin, among others. Director Martin Scorsese was there and got one of the biggest cheers of the day from his fellow Oscar contenders. He has earned eight Academy Award nominations during his career, including one this year as best director for his work on "The Departed." Scorsese has yet to win, but many predict the dry spell will end when the 79th annual Academy Awards are given out later this month. Before sitting down to lunch, the nominees posed for several group photos, then were called to the stage in reverse alphabetical order, testing the patience of 10-year-old Breslin, nominated as best supporting actress in "Little Miss Sunshine." She appeared bored as the roll call of stars dragged on, until DiCaprio's name was called, which caused her to light up with her scene-stealing smile as he gave her a high-five on the way to the podium. In all, 140 nominees showed up at the Beverly Hilton, more than any previous Oscars luncheon. The guests included the man who has lost more Academy Awards than anyone else -- sound mixer Kevin O'Connell. Now nominated for a 19th time -- for his work on Mel Gibson 's "Apocalypto" -- O'Connell is hoping to win at last, and said his advice to first-time nominees was simple: "Never give up." "I've saved all my acceptance speeches, all the ones I've written on the backs of napkins and programs," he said. "They are all in a drawer at home. I have my thank-you written. If I win this year, I will thank my mother." He credited his mother with persuading him to give up firefighting for sound mixing 29 years ago. At a brief press conference that preceded the luncheon, several nominees half-jokingly said they intended to vote for themselves. "Who else is going to vote for me?" asked Djimon Hounsou , the African actor nominated for his supporting role in "Blood Diamond." Mirren, nominated as best actress for her role as Britain's Queen Elizabeth in "The Queen," called the whole idea an awful moral dilemma. "You think, 'I absolutely can't do this.' And then you think, 'Well, it's the one vote."' But as she spoke, she used her hands to form horns on her head to give her the look of a Satan. Supporting actor nominee Mark Wahlberg said his work in the crime thriller "The Departed" was drawn from real-life experience. As a youth, he was arrested by the Boston Police Department between 20 and 25 times, Wahlberg said. "When I got the call that I was nominated, I was able to call my parents and tell them good news," he said.

No doubt...i waz actually listening 2 some old school JJ+FP earlier 2day.

Sammie - Come With Me Sammie (2006) I remember when he waz just a kid. This song reminds me of late 90's R-N-B...love it.

Someone sent me and e-mail with this prayer in it. It's written in a way that it can apply 2 anyone in any situation. I just thought i'd post it here. ---------- Dear Lord, I thank You for this day. I thank You for my being able to see and to hear this morning. I'm blessed because You are a forgiving God and an understanding God. You have done so much for me and You keep on blessing me. Forgive me this day for everything I have done, said or thought that was not pleasing to you..... I ask now for Your forgiveness. Please keep me safe from all danger and harm. Help me to start this day with a new attitude and plenty of gratitude. Let me make the best of each and every day to clear my mind so that I can hear from You. Please broaden my mind that I can accept all things. Let me not whine and whimper over things I have no control over. And It's the best response when I'm pushed beyond my limits. I know that when I can't pray, You listen to my heart. Continue to use me to do Your will. Continue to bless me that I may be a blessing to others. Keep me strong that I may help the weak... Keep me uplifted that I may have words of encouragement for others. I pray for those that are lost and can't find their way. I pray for those that are misjudged and misunderstood. I pray for those who don't know You intimately. I pray for those that will delete this without sharing it with others. I pray for those that don't believe. But I thank you that I believe. I believe that God changes people and God changes things. I pray for all my sisters and brothers. For each and every family member in their households. I pray for peace, love and joy in their homes that they are out of debt and all their needs are met. I pray that every eye that reads this knows there is no problem, circumstance, or situation greater than God. Every battle is in Your hands for You to fight. I pray that these words be received into the hearts of every eye that sees it. God I love you and I need you, please come into my heart.