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First they did it with Mecca + The Soul Brother....Now they're doing it with The Main Ingredient!! Unfortunately, there aren't really any b-sides on it and only one remix. But when music is the dope and iconic, I'll still be happy with 12" versions, instrumentals, and acapellas. It drops January 24th!! Amazon.com Marley Marl disciple Pete Rock is rightly hailed as one of the greatest producers around. Jazzy and soulful, his productions are some of the smoothest, funkiest, most innovative, and listenable on record. Though he's produced a crate-full of hits, it's his work with front man C.L. Smooth that's most fondly remembered, and The Main Ingredient--the duo's second album, after Mecca and the Soul Brother--lives up to the hype. Smooth's proficiency on the mic doesn't match his partner's studio wizardry, but not many do, and Smooth's easygoing, free-flowing delivery complements the grooves to good effect (and more importantly, keeps Rock from taking on too many vocal duties). Great for parties or a lazy weekend afternoon, The Main Ingredient is fondly remembered for all the right reasons. --Randy Silver Here's the track listing... Disc: 1 1. In The House 2. Carmel City 3. I Get Physical 4. Sun Won t Come Out 5. I Got A Love 6. Escape 7. The Main Ingredient 8. Worldwide 9. All The Places 10. Tell Me 11. Take You There 12. Searching 13. Check It Out 14. In The Flesh 15. It s On You 16. Get On The Mic Disc: 2 1. I Got A Love (Orig. 12 Remix) 2. Take You There (Orig. 12 Remix) 3. Get On The Mic (Orig. 12 Remix) 4. Searching (Orig. 12 Remix) 5. We Specialize (Orig. 12 Version) 6. I Got A Love (Orig. 12 Instr.) 7. The Main Ingredient (Orig. 12 Instr.) 8. I Got A Love (Orig. 12 Remix Instr. 9. Take You There (Orig. 12 Instr.) 10. Get On The Mic (Orig. 12 Instr.) 11. Searching (Orig. 12 Instr.) 12. Searching (Orig. 12 Remix Instr.) 13. Take You There (Orig. 12 A Capella) 14. We Specialize (Orig. 12 A Cappella)

I know this is a board dominated by Hip-Hop fans...but I also know there's a handful of Jason Mraz fans here which is why I'm making this post. I was fortunate to see him perform (again) this Summer and his set mixed a lot of hold stuff with a little bit of new stuff. This song (now the 1st single off his next album coming out in May) was my favorite new song he played. For those who care, here it is...followed by an article... Jason Mraz's 'I Won't Give Up' Storms Hot 100's Top 10 by Keith Caulfield & Gary Trust | January 11, 2012 12:05 EST On the Hot 100, the track's launch is the highest for a male pop/rock singer-songwriter since David Cook burst in at No. 3 with "The Time of My Life" the week of June 7, 2008, after he was crowned "American Idol" champion. On Digital Songs, "Won't" marks the first No. 1 debut since Lil Wayne's "She Will," featuring Drake, bowed at the summit the week of Sept. 3, 2011, with 254,000 downloads sold. Mraz premiered "Won't" live during his 2011 concert tour, well before an official version was released. The buzz was so great on the track that it quickly caught viral fire and, in the past couple weeks, garnered cover versions by YouTube luminaries Christina Grimmie and Tyler Ward. "Won't" is the lead single from Mraz's as-yet-untitled fourth studio album, due May 8. The set follows 2008's "We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things.," which debuted and peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and has sold 1.7 million copies in the U.S., according to SoundScan. Jason Mraz Fine-Tunes 4th Album for 2012 Release Dane Venable, Atlantic Records senior VP/marketing, saw Mraz perform "Won't" at Carnegie Hall in New York in late November and recalls it as "absolutely breathtaking. It got a standing ovation." Even though the song had already been laid down in the studio with a full band, Atlantic then encouraged Mraz to re-record it acoustically. Venable says that Atlantic "knew the emotional impact of the song" and thought it would be a "great gift for the fans (for us) to release it at the top of the year, to just kick off 2012 with this gift of hope." "I won't give up on us, even if the skies get rough," Mraz sings in the song's chorus. "I'm giving you all my love. I'm still looking up." As the tracklist for Mraz's forthcoming album is still being finalized, Atlantic says that it's too early to confirm if both the acoustic and full-band versions of "Won't" will appear on the set. Last month, Mraz told Billboard.com that his new set will feature "less horns, more piano and guitar textures (and) more vocal landscapes. That, to me, has always been my favorite part of making music; the singing and what voices can do and voices singing in harmony." While the official lyric video for "Won't" has racked 2.5 million views since its upload to Mraz's YouTube channel Jan. 2, a proper video is on the way. Atlantic says that Mraz is currently reviewing treatments and hopes to film the clip before the end of the month. The label aims to release the short by the second or third week of February. Also due next month: "Won't" will get its first TV performance Feb. 16 when Mraz sings it on NBC's "Today." The gig is scheduled two days after "Won't" earns a rare physical CD single release Feb. 14 - not so coincidentally, Valentine's Day. The single's tracklist isn't yet final but may include both the acoustic and full-band versions of "Won't." Following the song's viral buzz and impressive sales start, Atlantic will begin promoting "Won't" to radio, working the song to Mraz's home bases of adult pop and adult alternative Feb. 23. The label is likely to follow with a push to pop radio shortly thereafter. "Won't" marks Mraz's second Hot 100 top 10, following his No. 6-peaking 2008 smash "I'm Yours." The latter song set the record for most weeks (76) that a single has spent on the Hot 100 in the chart's 53-year history. At 5.9 million in digital sales to-date, "Yours" is the eighth-best-selling download in SoundScan history and the highest by a male pop/rock singer-songwriter. http://www.billboard...005841552.story

Definitely. I'll settle for a download any time I can't find something old or if the only copy I can find is crazy expensive since it's rare.

Congratz 2 the Boyz! Even Mike is there. Maybe they can start repairing their friendship.

I haven't even clicked that link...lol. Should I even bother. I know Common Sense is one of the best emcees ever and Drake is wack...do I even waste the time? lol

I've seen this before but it's been ages...thanks! I wish she would have followed through with the albums she was working on in the past. She's such a great musical talent. I love this song but it doesn't even scratch the surface of what she can do as a singer.

Yeah, I like that. I saw him perform live a few years ago. GYM CLASS HEROES - Back Home Papercut Chronicles (2011)

I can't tell if this person is serious. How long will we keep this random thing up, posted by a one-timer?

LOL! That was silly....but I hope he isn't pursuing a rapping career. I love the Carlton character at the end.

Boy, you must be on dog food.

Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith Divorce: Laura Wasser Reportedly Retained By Jada First Posted: 1/4/12 02:17 PM ET Updated: 1/4/12 02:25 PM ET Despite denying divorce rumors back in August, it appears that Will and Jada Pinkett Smith may be finally going their separate ways -- at least according to In Touch Weekly. The magazine is reporting that Jada Smith recently met with celebrity divorce lawyer Laura Wasser, who has represented the likes of Britney Spears, Maria Shriver, and Kim Kardashian. A source tells In Touch that Smith has "finally begun to take steps to dissolve their marriage," even reportedly turning down a role in Keanu Reeves directorial debut to spend time with her kids during this "difficult time." The magazine first reported that Will and Jada had separated in August after 13 years of marriage. The pair issued a statement in response to the allegations: "Although we are reluctant to respond to these types of press reports, the rumors circulating about our relationship are completely false. We are still together, and our marriage is intact." The star couple have two kids, Jaden and Willow -- whose careers were reportedly at the root of the Smiths' marital problems -- and Will Smith has one son from a previous marriage. If Jada has indeed met with Wasser, she'll be in good hands http://www.huffingto...ref=mostpopular ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I hope this is all just garbage and that this news goes away SOON.

I like that! GYM CLASS HEROES - Life Goes On Papercut Chronicles II (2011)

I right with y'all. I love the production. I like their odd chemistry on the track. I like the energy of the song...I just hate the stupid subject matter.

It has been posted before...but it's been a year or so. I'm sure there's a few peeps who haven't seen it before or want to see it again. Man, I miss old school.

Sweet

I can't believe we haven't really discussed this on the board yet. His new album is so dope...probably THE BEST Hip-Hop album of 2011. Nearly all of his albums are flawless...or darn near flawless. This album keeps that tradition alive. I can some up the whole thing by saying his classic Common Sense flow is in place with dope and clever lyrics. The production is dope on every single song. The sound is classic and timeless. Period. If you claim to love Hip-Hop, GET THIS ALBUM. Blue Sky Ghetto Dreams Celebrate

I just can't hate...I love this song. People give Justin Bieber crap since he's so popular but I always give his music and honest listen and often times, it's good. Beyond teens and preteens loving, I think his success comes from being a pretty genuine person who respects good music. Jaden sounds nice but he sound a little too much like the current "rappers" on the radio who just sound tired and lazy in their deliver. In "Now or Never" he had some fire behind his delivery.

I'm not on Twitter but I clicked the link... What am i looking for?

I don't know...I think that's exactly what is needed. I'm sure none of them is okay with the way things are, even if it's not on the front of their brain on a daily basis. She DOES need to forgive and move on. And maybe FP does owe that to her. I'd like to see this happen. No so much an official "reunion"...just a resolution that hopefully end up being a positive thing.

Heavy D Cause of Death Revealed Heavy D died from a pulmonary embolism caused by deep leg vein thrombosis ... and a long flight back to L.A. from a Michael Jackson memorial concert may have been a contributing factor. A pulmonary embolism is a blockage of one or more arteries in the lungs -- most often caused by blood clots which travel in from other parts of he body. In Heavy's case, the clot was formed in his legs. Days before Heavy died, he was on a flight back from Europe, after performing at the Michael Jackson tribute concert in Wales. Officials from the L.A. County Coroner's Office say Heavy also suffered from heart disease, which could have been a contributing factor in his death. The Coroner's Office has classified the death as "natural." As TMZ first reported, Heavy died on November 9, 2011. He was 44 years old. Deep leg vein thrombosis is often associated with long plane flights, in which a clot can form due to prolonged immobility. Story developing ...

Whether she's telling the truth or fabricating things, I don't feel bad for her. All of this was so long ago...who really cares?! In the end, if FP says she has a bad attitude, she has done nothing but proof it for over 15 years. She says FP's a jerk...but no one else says this...so who are we REALLY going 2 believe? If he was, he'd be letting loose on her for saying all the stuff she has said over the years. There's a reason she isn't getting a lot of work and he's one of the biggest celebrities in the world. She's spent more years bad mouthing the Fresh Prince than she's had managing a career....which she killed by acting this way. I also think there's a reason u don't see ANYONE else in the cast being cool with her. If it was really FP being a jerk, don't u think she'd remain friends with SOMEONE else in the cast?? She also says he's STILL a jerk. How would she know this if she hasn't been around him in YEARS?!?

Awesome...I don't think they've every talked about the origin of the song like that. I've heard the part about it "being the Summer that "Summertime" isn't going to be played before tho.'...lol. Thanks for posting!

I Gotta Lotta Am I the only one who doesn't like that Vinnie has really taken a back seat 2 the new music? Sure, Treach is the lyrical beast of teh group, but Vinnie is still one of the greatest emcees. He's got one of the smoothest voices in the game.

Personally, it doesn't feel much like Christmas to me this year...but nonetheless... MeRRy CHRiSTMaS!!!

I meant 2 post this earlier this week (one of my friends actually posted it on my Facebook). Here's an article on it from AOL/Huffpost... 'Fresh Prince Of Bel Air' Cast Reunited (PHOTO) If you can recite the entire "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air" theme song, then you'll enjoy this. They haven't been an on-screen family for nearly 16 years, but the cast of the TV show that made Will Smith a household name, have kept in touch. Smith posted this photo of himself with the Banks family on his Facebook page -- yes that's James Avery, Karyn Parsons, Alfonso Riberio and Tatyana Ali, perhaps better known as Uncle Phil, Hillary, Carlton and Ashley to fans. Smith wrote, "Got the Holiday season started right with a "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" reunion...there's nothin' like spending Holidays with fam! " According to TMZ, the photo was taken last week at a luncheon for Parson's charity Sweet Blackberry, a non-profit organization aims to share stories of African American achievement with children. Of course it wasn't a complete reunion -- noticeably absent were Daphne Reid and Janet Hubert who both played Vivian Banks, and Joseph Marcell, who played everyone's favorite wisecracking butler, Geoffrey. PHOTO: