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KELIS + TOO $HORT - Bossy Kelis Was Here (2006)

HAPPY B-DAY!!

I just checked the DVD. It's roughly 20 minutes long. It has him spitting verses from the album acappella which shows how dope these lyrics. There is also footage of him flowing in the studio recording the album. There are bits and pieces of interviews where he talks about how he didn't wanna record anymore until Mase told him that if he waz blessed with the talent, he needs 2 be entertaining (this is probably Mase's only contribution 2 Hip-Hop). His reason 2 hang up the mic waz all the phoney people he had 2 deal with in the industry (i'm guessing he waz mainly talking about his beef with Ja-Rule). X also talks about his love of Hip-Hop and rapping...and how he doesn't do it for the money. He talks about how Def Jam didn't really exist anymore (an indirect stot at Jay-Z) and that his career waz going nowhere while on that label. I can't say that the DVD is that impressive. It's pretty average in my opinion. But if u like an artist, there's no reason 2 wait and miss the limited edition with the DVD.

DMX - Blown Away Year of The Dog Again (2006)

One thing is 4 sure, and not many people will challenge me on this statement. DMX messed around and released a debut album so dope, that he honestly will probably never top it. 1998's "It's Dark And Hell Is Hot" is one of the only modern day classics. Love him or hate him, he truely waz an underdog. Back then, Hip-Hop waz very mainstream and commerical. U had legends like FP, Salt-N-Pepa, Queen Latifah, LL Cool J all releasing glossy (and usually very good) albums. Then u had the commercial stuff like Puffy, Mase, etc just going after money. No gritty, underground, or street stuff waz really coming out on the mainstream level...but DMX came with the most honest, rawest, grimy street music ever. He spit some clever, shocking, and introspective stuff over the dopest beat out at the time. He came out wildin' the Hip-Hop fans who were missing that...and shortly after the album dropped, he had the mainstream and commercial rap fans jumping on his tip. "Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood" came out about 6 months later. That album waz dope 2 but a lil' more polished than his 1st. "And Then There Was X" continued the tradition of "Flesh/Blood" but made it a lil' more 4 the radio. Once "The Great Depression" hit, things got real schetchy. Half the beats were dope...the other half were very lacking. Same with "Grand Champ." DMX has always come with an original delivery. Ja-Rule's career waz built off being a DMX-wanna be...and his career continued by making music like he waz DMX's 15 year old sister. And DMX's lyrics have never slipped. Hard, grimy, introspective, shocking, spiritual...it'll all there and it's all mixed up in2 one complex formula. The ONLY thing that has held DMX back as that with every album, the beats have gotten weaker. His 1st album had dope beat after dope beat....but by the time we got 2003's "Grand Champ"...i only remember liking 1 or 2 beats on the whole album. Well, it's 2006...and he's claiming this 2 be the "Year of The Dog Again." Well, it's been 8 years since the original year of the dog and even tho' it's no surprise that this album can't touch "It's Dark...", it's a step in the right direction. Big names like Swizz Beats and Scott Storch occupy the boards, but again, the beats generally are the ONLY thing keeping this album from being flawless. I think it's safe 2 say that all the beats are okay...just not that incredible. I'm gonna talk about the gems tho.' I like the "Intro" alot. It's got this chunky beat with a dash of an old school feel. And he comes hard on the lyrics. "In Here" has a beat with that champion sound 2 it...which fits perfect under X's no-holds barred lyrics approach. "Baby Motha" has this nice summer R-N-B kinda beat with down 2 earth subject matter. I really like this one. The next track "Dog Love" is real dope 2. The laid back Hip-Hop beat and chilled delivery just works. "Give 'Em What They Want" has a cheesy intro...but it gets good once it's over. I just wish the beat waz stepped up a bit. "Blown Away" is a stand out track. U can tell it's gonna be dope from the second it starts. The simplistic, yet unique beat and altered vocal sample is real nice. DMX drops his best lyrics at a pace like this. "Goodbye" is another track 2 check. "Life Be My Song" is next and another dope one. As always, "The Prayer" is a stand out moment on his album. X's speaks raw from the heart on EVERY album thru' "The Prayer." It's nothing less that amazing. The album is wrapped up with the hit single "Lord Give Me A Sign." U've heard it on the radio...u've seen the video. U don't need me 2 tell u this track is dope. DMX's fans will probably have a similar opinion as i do on this new album. It's better than the last 2, but u'll be left scratching your head asking why it's so hard 2 make an album as dope as the 1st. Fans who are strictly fans of commercial rap should LOVE this album. True school Hip-Hop heads will probably like a select few trax (probably the ones i mentioned) but think the album needs more when it comes 2 production. If u pick up the album soon, u'll get the Limited Edition with a bonus DVD (which i'm about 2 pop in). The album is on sale at Circuit City for just $9.99 (which as a CC exclusive comes with a DMX dogtag). Those of u who don't like cussing can pick up the edited version at Wal-Mart for $9.71 (even tho' it doesn't have a sale sign up for it).

TLC - Waterfalls (DARP Remix) CD Single - CraZySeXyCOol (1994)

Thanx 4 those pix!! FP is lookin' lean in those pix. He's always looked like younger, but he's doin' the LL thing....pushing 40 and looking 25.

DMX - Where The Hood At? Grand Champ (2003) New album drops 2morrow....i can't wait. I hope he's got things back where they should be musically.

DMX - Intro It's Dark And Hell Is Hot (1998)

Remy Ma = dime a dozen

I don't care 2 hear the track either. A wack lyric is a wack lyric. But at least it has a purpose unlike a Kanye lyric.

Wow...Fat Joe's lyrics are really hitting rock bottom. I wrote stuff like that when i waz 6.

SKEE-LO - Dimepiece I Can't Stop (2001)

No, 2 me, there's commerical rap and mainstream Hip-Hop. Mainstream Hip-Hop is Hip-Hop music that has decent promotion and has success with all audiences. When i talk about mainstream Hip-Hop, i talking about FP's Switch, LL's Control Myself, BEP's Don't Lie, Jurassic 5's Work It Out, etc. When i think of commerical rap, i think of rap music that is made just 2 sell records, make money, and become famous. This commercial rap usually has no artistic attempts, creative lyrics, or even a talented so-called "artist." When it comes 2 commerical rap, i think of anything G-Unit, Young Dro, Young Joc, most of Bad Boy stuff, etc.

I'll check it soon. This is the same J'Shin that had that hit single with Latocha Scott from Xscape back in like '99...right?

JAMIE KENNEDY, STU STONE, + BOB SAGET - Rollin' W/ Saget Blowin' Up (2006) I waz hopin' this CD would be funnier than it is...but it's still funny. "Rollin' W/ Saget" is easily the best song. Jamie mentions FP in the Thank U's as an inspiration along with other golden age Hip-Hop artists and groups.

I'll have 2 check, but i think that the "Just Cruisin'" remix and instrumental of it are on a "Men In Black" or "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It" 12" promo single. I'll get back 2 u soon.

I just saw the new video. The sets are beautiful and brilliant. The colors used in it amazing. However, Janet's exotic costumes are a lil' over the top...but i guess when u've done 100 million videos u gotta stretch 2 do something new. Nelly's appearnace in it is mad corney. And for one of the shots, he just stares down Janet's top...for literally the whole shot.

U must be banned at once!!

I can't say i'm really excited about a new TV project. But it's cool that someone representing Hip-Hop who is smart and positive is behind the scenes on something 4 TV. I'm also hoping that that Todd Smith: Part 2 album isn't happening. I don't know if i consider it just a rumor yet...but we'll see. He's been pretty quiet when it comes 2 music since "Freeze" got the so-so feedback.

Over the years, Fat Joe has slipped further and further in2 the commerical rap spiral of watered down beats, uninspirational lyrics, and loads of crappy guests. I'll give anything an honest listen, but over the years, i care less and less for his stuff.

Yeah, i never did pick that up. It's been on my mind forever. There's a few other trax i know i'm missing that i need 2 get on. I've been spendin' crazy the last few months and i'm getting a new car very soon...but i'm sure i'll have whatever i'm missin' by fall. Here's where 2 find the following trax (off the top of my head) Ring My Bell DJ Jazzy Jeff's Radio Mix - OFF THE US CD SINGLE Yo! Home To Bel-Air Extended Version - RARE IMPORT VINYL SINGLE Yo! Home To Bel-Air Summertime Mix - SAME RARE IMPORT 12" SINGLE Summertime '98 SoulPower Extended Mix - SLIGHTLY RARE PROMO 12" SINGLE Lovely Daze Candyhill Extended Mix - SLIGHTLY RARE IMPORT CD SINGLE Megamix Extended Version - MEGAMIX 12" PROMO SINGLE Just Cruisin' (Track Masters) Remix Instrumental - SLIGHTLY RARE 12" PROMO SINGLE Just The Two Of Us Love To Infinity's Radio R&B Mix - RARE BRAZIL IMPORT PROMO CD SINGLE Miami CallOut Hook #1 (:10) CallOut Hook #2 (:05) - THIS ARE JUST SHORT BITS OF THE SONG ON THE PROMO CD SINGLE SO THAT RADIO CAN USE THEM IN ADVERTISMENTS...NOTHING SPECIAL Will 2K (featuring K-Ci) Single Version ("And we're gonna party like it's 1999" line NOT teased like on Willennium) - PROMO CD SINGLE, PROMO 12" SINGLE, AND SOME IMPORT CD SINGLES

JURASSIC 5 - Baby Please Feedback (2006)

SLUM VILLAGE + DWELE - Count The Ways Detroit Deli (2004)

This is nothing new or nothing long, but AOL is featuring the trailor for the movie at the moment and this is the info they have with it. Starring: Will Smith, Thandie Newton Director: Gabriele Muccino Opens: Dec. 15, 2006 What the Movie's About: Will Smith is Chris Gardner, a struggling single parent. When he and his young son are evicted from their San Francisco apartment, Chris steps into high gear and lands a prestigious stock brokerage internship. Smith taps into his 'Fresh Prince' roots for this rags-to-riches tale. Here's the Buzz: The film is a plethora of firsts -- Smith in a tearjerker, Italian Muccino directing an English-language movie, Will's real-life son Jaden in his debut feature film.