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I agree on the name. Plus, as a new artist who already created a buzz with Ayah, it makes no sense.to drop that name. The stuff I initially heard under "Merna" was much more experimental compared to her R&B/Soul stuff she did with Jeff, so it kinda made sense, but the videos give us the impression she's going back to her original style.

Merna (formally knows as Ayah from her work with DJ Jazzy Jeff) has a new album coming out in about a month. She should have somewhat of a following on his forum, so here are a few videos she put together to set the vibe for her upcoming album. You'll see a nod to Jeff in the third video. This is wear poetry meets life, meets soul. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca_DtYPv-co http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYTzKVtV8jU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_vLJYfyFyQ

I used to listen to this non-stop before L+F was released.

I think it's because Hip-Hop is a modern art form. I guess rock is too, but Hip-Hop is even more fresh. We're still figuring out where it goes and how it lasts. It's shelf date is pretty short for most artists in terms of commercial success and commercial success is unfortunately looked up on as over all success. It's look at as a young boy's game because the younger generation seem to be the only ones likely to get success...which is why we have no leaders on the charts. I feel that we are in a time where a handful of the legends keep pressing on and touring. I'm hoping it creates a new thinking.

It looks like he's had a change of heart. It's all good news, but he doesn't mention new OutKast music. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://thesource.com/2014/09/26/andre-3000-just-to-be-clear-theres-no-retirement/ Andre 3000: “Just To Be Clear, There’s No Retirement” Andre 3000 has done quite a few interviews lately. And, by quite a few, we mean 3, which is a lot for the classically introverted one-half of Outkast. After opening up for an emotional interview with The New York Times and sitting down with Ellen Degeneres, Andre 3000 finds himself on the cover of Billboard magazine, where he opens up about his solo career, Outkast, and his future in Hollywood. It’s been a very hectic year for Andre, who has spent the majority of 2014 in a place he rarely finds himself, and is admittedly uncomfortable in: the forefront. He and his partner-in-rhyme, Big Boi, have performed at nearly every major music festival across the nation and the border, ranging from Coachella and Governor’s Ball to Drake‘s OVO Fest. We haven’t been granted access to Andre’s full interview, but Billboard did provide a few excerpts which you can read below. Solo Album While there’s one in the works, he’s not rushing it: “I haven’t even started on [it],” says Benjamin. “I’ve got to find something I’m excited about.” More Movies “I do read scripts,” he says. “But I have to be excited about it to really fully throw myself into it. The older I get, I don’t know what my decisions will be. I may start just taking roles just to support myself, just kind of keep busy.” He’s Turned Down $100,000 Guest Verses A rare Andre 3000 guest verse, which goes for at least $100,000, isn’t a guaranteed thing: “[in some cases] I had to call them back and say, ‘I’m sorry, I couldn’t come up with nothing cool.’” We’d probably beg to differ. Retirement “To be clear, there’s no retirement,” Benjamin says of his rap career. Which, obviously, is a relief.

I know I've seen the Club MTV performance before...not sure about the one at the Apollo. One thing I love about these performances is hearing FP deliver the lines. Some of the comedy that's over 20 years sold is funny again hearing him deliver it slightly differently. I love what Jeff does with the music right before the second verse. in the Apollo performance. Their interaction and Jeff doing those voices is hilarious. The Apollo audience appears to be pretty tame, but they definitely show love to the dancers and at the very end of the performance. When you compare the performances, FP is clearly more comfortable and free on a larger stage...lol

I've been trying to keep up with the videos online, as I don't have TV. This is the perfect opportunity for him. He's always had a natural gift for dancing, though we've all seen it for the sake of comedy most of the time. I also love the story of FP getting clearance for "Jiggy." That's exactly what the people want to see! Genius.

I love that song! Creative and fun lyrics. Plus the production sounds like something off of A Tribe Called Quest's 'The Love Movement.' THIS is the reason I visit this page, I wanna revisit some classic and be introduced to music I've never heard. I don't even read the posts that don't have a video or song included. MUSIQ SOULCHILD + SYLEENA JOHNSON - Feel The Fire 9INE (2013) Not necessarily everything I hoped this album would be, but I think it's important to revisit music...

DIGITAL UNDERGROUND w/ BLACK SPOOKS - Fool Get A Clue Future Rhythm (1996) One of my fav albums of '96.

http://www.today.com/entertainment/whitney-houstons-first-live-album-set-november-release-1D80148690 Clive Davis to release Whitney Houston's first live album: 'This is her legacy' TODAY staff Clive Davis, the five-time Grammy winner credited with discovering Whitney Houston in the early 1980s, will release her first-ever live album nearly three years after the death of the legendary singer. "She was without question the greatest vocalist in the world," Davis told TODAY's Hoda Kotb during a special visit Tuesday to announce the release of "Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances," which will be out Nov. 10 as a CD and DVD. "There was no one like her," he added. The release will feature 16 live songs on CD and 19 performances on DVD. Memorable tracks will include "You Give Good Love" in a 1985 "Tonight Show" appearance; "The Star Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl XXV in 1991; and "I Will Always Love You" at The Concert for a New South Africa in 1994. The cover to the posthumous live release by Whitney Houston. Davis, who was often present for her "incredible live performances," said "it was a marvel that she was as powerful and as incredible as she was. But bittersweet that she died too young." Houston died on Feb. 11, 2012, at age 48. Whitney Houston, 1963-2012 Kevin Winter Born into a musical family, the singer's stunning voice wowed many, but drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage ravaged her image. The release comes with the blessing of Houston's family, including her mother Cissy, who Davis said helped him assemble the tracks. "This is her legacy," Davis said of Houston.

LOL! Such a great time in music and JJ+FP's history. I'm wondering if any of those "Will 2K" singles cracked anyone in the head...LOL

I can't remember the last time I was this hyped for a new artist!!

I don't mind the song, but I'm hoping it's a filler track. I have mixed feelings about the video. I like that it's simple. I miss music videos that don't have costumes, make up, special effects. I like that it's just a straight video to a song. However, there isn't anything unique or special about it. It's better than "Ratchet" was for the original version of Authentic, but this song definitely isn't going to be added to any LL mixes I make.

I feel like he'll definitely do cameos after 40, but I think it'll take inspiration to commit to full albums. He seems so far from music most of the time. If you've read recent interviews about the OutKast reunion, he was kinda reluctant to do it.

LL just dropped a couple of verses on a remix of Tinashe's (R&B's sexiest legit newcomer) "2 On." While it's lyrically nothing groundbreaking, it's dope and something to nod your head to in the car. Plus, the reworking of Dr. Dre's "G Thang " sounds NICE!

Check out this video with Snoop Dogg and Shawn Stockman (of Boyz II Men) giving JJ+FP crazy props and talking about their impact during the 80's. They talk about them early in the video, but the whole thing is actually very interesting and funny.

My thought exactly. FP wouldn't promise something like this to Jeff if it wasn't going to happen. At this place in his music career and where music stands, it makes more sense to do a JJ+FP album than a Will Smith album. All 80's, 90's, and some 2000's artists that are still making music aren't doing it for the mainstream (other than LL Cool J and Emininem...because he can). All the Drake/Future nonsense is so far from FP's style, that it's hard to see him trying to compete like he always has. Regardless, if he's working with Jazzy, we know the sound and the essence of the music will be correct. If he does end up doing another Will Smith album, the frame work will be properly set during that time with Jazzy.

This is big deal...great thing are going to come out of this!!

Well, I can't say I respect his reason for considering this. Age ain't nothing but a number...and saying you love terrible commercial rappers like Lil' Wayne, Drake, and Future shows a truly twisted look at the music game. http://www.centrictv.com/music/articles/2014/09/03/andre-3000-to-retire-next-year.html Andre 3000 To Retire Next Year? The 39-year-old rapper set to bow out after he turns 40 Justin Dwayne Joseph Posted: 09/03/2014 10:34 AM EDT Filed Under Andre 3000 Music News Antwan Patton Big Boi Outkast Big Boi Andre 3000 is considering retiring from the rap game next year after he turns 40. "I remember, at like 25, saying, 'I don't want to be a 40-year-old rapper,'" he told the New York Times. "I'm 39 now, and I'm still standing by that. I'm such a fan that I don't want to infiltrate it with old blood." The Outkast star, born Andre Benjamin, also revealed that he recruits his teenage son Seven (his son with singer Erykah Badu), to critique his verses because he is no longer confident about what will resonate with young music listeners. "I struggle with the verses. I don't sit around and write raps, I just don't. Now the only time I'm really inspired to write raps is if an artist that I enjoy invites me to their party. So if Future calls and says, 'Hey man, I want you to do this,' I don't want to let Future down. I don't want to let Lil Wayne or Drake down, because I love them ... My son, he's 16. Him and his buddies, they'll be in the car, and I'll say, 'Hey, what do you think about this verse?' That's my gauge at this point. I don't have the pulse. Part of art is knowing when not to put paint on. And when to change your medium." Benjamin, who recently reunited with his Outkast bandmate Antwan "Big Boi" Patton for a series of shows this past summer, will most likely mark his retirement with a new album.

MARKY MARK + ONE LOVE - Irie Vibe Fear Soundtrack (Unreleased) (1996)

HA HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!! It's comin.'

That scene sounds really interesting; I'd love to see it. It's important to know that we haven't heard FP's side of the story. On top of that, he was in a very different place in his career and mind state. I admire how he stood up for himself, whether or not his opinion of the scene was correct. p.s. I think Seven Pounds is a great and original movie! I also don't think After Earth was that bad....he should have just had another project coming out within a few months to counter the dry role he played in it.

Man, this is soooooo good. The feeling I get from listening to this reminds of how rare it is for me to actually listen to new Hip-Hop music. There's nothing like real Hip-Hop music.

In this day and age, real battling isn't done in a spot light. It's arrogant rappers just bragging an insulting. It's nothing like it used to be.

For me, the words "who cares" come to mind. For me to care about a battle, I have to care about the emcees and think at least one of them is lyrically decent. I don't care for Drake and I don't even know who Murda Mook is. He's not like Lil' Wayne, but his appearance on the LL song didn't spark my interest in hearing more from him.