JumpinJack AJ

Let me react a little differently from the rest of the board. ...but only a little. I'm not so worried about FP not doing an MIB song. I mean, what else can be said lyrically about the MIB movie that isn't overdone? I feel that ANOTHER MIB song would be lyrically boring. I don't follow Jaden's and Willow's music closely, but this would have probably been a good outlet for them. Unfortunately, Pitbull's music is tired and annoying. I'm most upset that he has the lead single rather than the fact that it's not FP. I hope they have a legit soundtrack (like the 1st movie). Since the 2nd movie didn't have a proper soundtrack, a lot of us were disappointed. If they do a true soundtrack, there would be hope for a regular Fresh Prince track...which would make me 100 times happier than any MIB song could.

Yeah, reading his interviews are awful too and they even select the best parts to publish...lol. I like a good bit of his music so I'm not dissing him, but man...

I don't know if it's worth sticking with...but it's worth skipping to the 3 minute mark...lol. Thanx for sharing!!

I gotta say that I agree with Rebirth. There's just a lack of energy in the delivery which also comes off as if you are simply reciting it rather than having any passion behind what you are saying. Guru and Method Man have monotone flows as well but they do attack the lines and you can hear that what they are saying is coming from within. Additionally, find levels. I associate this with singing...singers will not belt and entire song, but find places where they are more into the song and where they truly let loose. It would be weird if they did that through the entire song. I would look at a rhyme and see where the subject matter calls for a climax and establish where the levels should be for each bar. Eminem SOMETIMES does this right. Lastly, I think writing to a beat will help. There's moments where there's a rhythmic flow but mostly it just sounds so free. Whether it's rap or spoken word, there's a flow that organizes the vocals. Another thing is that you have the HUGE knowledge of Hip-Hop music, which is amazing. I feel that most of the time, it's being used in a "name dropping" fashion. You are simply referencing artists or songs for the sake of doing so. By doing it in that fashion, it's simply dead weight to the topic. It's filling space but it's not really going anywhere. I feel that if it isn't multi-leveled metaphor that is taking the subject matter further, it's probably best not to do it. I was listening to Common Sense's latest yesterday and he has some really great examples on that album. I don't write or rhyme any more (at least for now) so I don't wanna come off as negative. One thing is for sure, between all the performing events I take part in an attend, I can usually watching some thing and give notes to almost anyone to tighten things up. Silly as it sounds, I can only do that for myself about half the time. However, if I see a video of myself performing, I tear it to pieces, tell myself I suck and that I should quit...lol. I felt there was a slight improvement on the 2nd recording so I'm looking forward to seeing where things go.

He doesn't elaborate on anything other than working together in 1997. No details, no nothing. Nas has always been awful in interviews, to the point that I actually question his intelligence as a communicator. FP talked about it in The Source saying he'd write a song or some lyrics then take them to Nas. Nas would tweek or flip some stuff. I don't think there's really anything more to it than that. He wrote Left Eye's rap on Big Willie Style and she hated it...lol. It's obvious too because if you knew her creative-writing background and her clever way of putting rhymes together, you knew up front that her "Big Willie Style" verse is the deadest verse she ever spit.

GROUP 1 CREW - Forgive Me (self-titled) 2006 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdMo0rOt2Kk

I don't think he's bad...but this video is...lol. What/when is this from?

112 - Cupid (self-titled) (1996)

I saw this on YouTube the other day. I love the concept and the editing. It's hilarious. Unfortunately the song is absolute garbage.

ANDY GRAMMER - Fine By Me (self-titled) (2011) I love this cat's vibe. What up, Luigie!

I have a handful...Rock The House (1987), Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble (1986 + 1987), The Magnificent Jazzy Jeff, A Touch of Jazz, Brand New Funk/Girls (1988), Parents Just Don't Understand, I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson, The Groove, Yo! Home To Bel-Air, Ring My Bell, The Things That U Do, U Saw My Blinker, I Wanna Rock, Megamix, Just Crusin' (Remix), Gettin' Jiggy Wit It, Miami, Willennium, Will 2K, So Fresh, Party Starter...maybe a few others. I'll try 2 get a pic sometime in the near future. Since half of them are promos, they don't have real cover art.

The show was amazing. They played to a sold out house in Baltimore. It's called Ram's Head Live and it's my personal favorite venue. I know how to work the system so that I can make it up front every time...lol It's funny because at last minute, I couldn't find anyone who could go with me so I ended up going with a friend of a friend. Anyways... If you click the link above, you can see the set list. They did a mixture of classics, recent stuff, and a few songs off the new album. The fellas came out dressed relatively formal to their new song "Believe"...the ONLY song on the new album that I'm not crazy about...lol. They covered the stage throughout the whole show and gave crazy love to the audience. The banter in between songs covered various topics such as the first time you heard a classic song, a message of worldwide love, thankfulness for their loyal fans, supporting REAL music, etc. The entire set was tight and very professional. I was impressed with how much choreography they incorporated into their set. They sounded flawless and sung their hearts out through the entire show. They also handed out roses to the ladies on "I'll Make Love To You." On to of everything going on, they also had a lot of fun. Wanya is a bit of show off with silly dancing. Nate decided to make up his own new lyrics for "Motownphilly." During "A Song For Mama," the three girls who were standing next to me called their moms on their cell phone (so did I) and handed them to Nate. He held all three phones in one hand and sung direction into them an the mic for his verse. At times they were cracking each other up with the kind of things they were doing on stage. My favorite part was probably the end tho.' They did 2 songs that weren't on the list that are 2 of my favs. Before closing out with "Motownphilly," they did "Flow" off the new album, which lead into "Roll Wit Me." Since those numbers weren't really staged, the guys got really loose and you could tell they were just in the zone. I love the classic ballads because that's what they are known for, but really love the uptempo stuff. All in all the night was amazing. They did a meet and greet for fans who wanted to upgrade. The meet and greet went rather quickly and even though I don't get nervous around celebrities, I didn't have anything interesting to say. I complimented them on the new album and the show and wished them a safe tour. While they were all super chill and down to earth, Wanya seemed the most friendly. They also gave autographed lanyards out to all of the people who did the meet and greet. It was truly an amazing night and really hope I have the chance to see them again. I also hope something happens so this album can get some proper marketing. It's a fantastic album and there's no reason it should be overlooked while R-N-B artists like Chris Brown, Jason Durulo, and Rihanna have success with watered down dance-n-b.

That's truly something to be proud of! Congrats!

I don't recall him saying he wanted "Tell Me Why" to be the first single. That's interesting. To me, I think "Switch" was the perfect 1st single and "Party Starter" was the perfect 2nd single. When a song is as heavy as "Tell Me Why," it's rare for it to be the 1st single.

Well said...most of us have been singing a similar tune for years.

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BOYZ II MEN - Doin' Just Fine Evolution (1997)

I must admit, the first time I saw his video, I wasn't feeling it. I fell asleep on the sofa and work up at like 4 in the morning. I was like "what is this?!" and turned it off. As the song has gotten more popular and I've seen it more, I kinda like it. It's not my taste, but it's different and artsy.

This is probably the best I've ever heard Jada on record. Unfortunately I never got Wicked Wisdom's first album and never got into their metal stuff. On this new track, her voice sores and she sounds better than ever. It's vulnerable, raw, and even a little dark/haunting. Check it. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/15/jada-pinkett-smith-burn_n_1279742.html?ref=divorce&icid=maing-grid7|maing8|dl6|sec3_lnk1%26pLid%3D136943 Jada Pinkett Smith's 'Burn' Song Dedicated To Will Smith First Posted: 02/15/2012 4:58 pm Updated: 02/15/2012 5:02 pm It seems Jada Pinkett Smith is trying to put those pesky divorce rumors to rest. On Tuesday, the actress used her Facebook page to release a new song, "Burn," dedicated to her husband of 14 years, Will Smith. On the track, Pinkett Smith sings, "Can you feel my heartbeat?/Next to yours?/Stay here within me/Never leave me/I want to burn." In a note accompanying the song, the actress wrote: With the major losses we have experienced in the last few weeks... We should remember... Our lives are worth living fully. Therefore... Our risks are worthy. Our mistakes are worthy. Our traumas are worthy as well. The very paths we are told not to tread are the paths that hold the keys to our deepest understanding of love for our lives and ourselves. Self love is the gateway to truly loving another...deeply We were born to be loved and to love... fiercely. Will, I love you. Happy Valentine's Day. This is for you. The split rumors emerged last August, when In Touch Weekly reported that the couple had allegedly separated. In a statement released shortly after the report, the couple denied the claims: "Rumors circulating about our relationship are completely false," it read. "We are still together, and our marriage is intact." Still, the rumors continued to circulate, with sources claiming that Pinkett Smith had met with celebrity divorce lawyer Laura Wasser in early January, though the couple was spotted together later that month at a Philadelphia 76ers basketball game. Listen to Jada's song below, and then tell us: Is the star couple's marriage really on the rocks?

Whitney Houston Sells A Million Records Since Her Death Posted February 16, 2012 by Dimas Sanfiorenzo for Global Grind Staff As expected, the death of Whitney Houston has seen a huge surge in the late singer's sales. Since the legendary diva died on Saturday, her singles and albums have accumulated over 1 million albums and singles sold. EXCLUSIVE: Whitney To GlobalGrind: "The Ups, The Downs, The All-Arounds..." Last week Whitney's Whitney: The Greatest Hits re-entered the Billboard 200 at number six, selling 64,000 copies. That number is a 10,419 percent gain over the pervious week, when the album moved under 1,000 copies. The sales numbers of 64,000 only represents one days worth of sales because the week ended on Sunday, February 12, one day after Whitney died. EXCLUSIVE: Hey, Sony! Do More Than Apologize, Give Whitney Fans Their Money Back! Other big selling albums since the singer died include her 1986 self-titled debut album, The Bodyguard soundtrack and Whitney's last studio album, I Look to You. The total amount equaled to over 100,000 in sales for the week. Then there were the singles. There were 887,000 digital copies of Whitney's singles sold throughout the week. Her biggest selling single was "I Will Always Love You," which moved 195,000 units. It was just an all-around phenomenal amount of sales as fans remember the late, great legend. SOURCE: MTV Read more: http://globalgrind.com/node/826415#ixzz1meNkcsIK

"Would someone please turn off 106 & Park."

Yeah, I see Jazzy here. I could be wrong, but this just reminds me of that performance. Sadly, I didn't get to tape this performance and I was 11 or 12 years old when it aired...lol. As U remember, FP was dressed a lot like this for part of the coverage. He kinda hosted the event as I remember. When he did "U Saw My Blinker," I remember a different outfit...at least a different hat and he was rocking sunglasses. I don't recall seeing Jazzy when it aired on TV. Either this is a different performance or my memory is just bad (gimmie a break...lol). It's also possible that MTV wasn't giving Jazzy love for one reason or another if he was in fact at the MTV event I watched....but I doubt it.

WHITNEY HOUSTON + AKON - Like I Never Left I Look To You (2009) This is one of my favorites off her last album. THAT LL COOL J JOINT IS DOPE!!! I love the energy and swag!! LFO was different from other guy groups. They were tossed in the same category as the boys bands which was totally unfair, tho' they were packaged that way a bit in 1999. LFO used to be a straight Hip-Hop group and started singing more by the time they got signed. They mixed genres and wrote all their stuff. I was fortunate to hang out with them and talk to Rich often. They are truly some of the coolest people ever met....plus their live show is great. I like a lot of Jessica and Nick's stuff too. I their soulful side and Nick's writing ability.

I love that Whitney was the star of the evening before the show even started. LL is doing an amazing job hosting. It was ill the way he opened the show in prayer! He has more pressure on him as a host than anyone else has ever had due to Whitney's passing. Chris Brown's performance was okay. He's talented but his misses the mark on a lot of his music by being too common of an "urban" artist. Rihanna looks and sounds great...but I really can't stand Coldplay.

I gotta say that I get really annoyed that people bring up her drug addition. We know it was a part of her life. She discussed it, owned up to it, and moved on. Maybe she back slid and maybe she didn't. Why does anyone feel it necessary to bring it up when she touched millions of people with her talent and music? Why focus on the negative? Celebrate life. Celebrate the greatest voice of all time. Stop being an idiot. Nuff said.