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i know right? LOL. I wouldn't rent a room 4 them, cuz id be scared to touch anything. haha... Thas madd crazy big !!! Im sure its that big in case Will and Jada gets on each other's nerves, they can live in that city without running in2 each other for WEEKS on end. hah... peace, cookie

wow. thas alotta snow. u guys be careful out there. When it snows in Atlanta, ... let's say about 500 snow flurries, the city SHUTS down. lmbo.... seriously,... maybe not 500 snowflakes...humm... more like 1,000. LOL :lolsign: peace, cookie

wouldn't say a rapper, but Jeff was talkin bout how it hit him pretty hard ,cuz it was his friend.. why dont u stop by jeff's myspace, or his site and give condolensces for the friend he's lost? I can imagine all of US losing such a musical contribution,..but to lose a close friend? ah man.. peace, cookie

thas my AJ !!! :2thumbs: thx 4 that Timboat...imma download it soon... peace, cookie

U got a point AJ, but kinda be easy on him baby due to the sinsitivity of the situation. He's feelin hurt, and just wanna share, ... thas all... alot of us feel that way, and that ur response kinda hit 'hard' ... specially 2 me right now..im listening to J Dilla's joint. "Don't Cry".. (um just so beautiful)... and ur post just didnt sit right in my heart...so i had 2 put that energy out 2 u like that ... no offense cuz we all fam up in here... im sure he'll learn 4 the next tyme... know what i mean?? :stickpoke: peace, cookie

Don't Cry ~ J Dilla aka Jay Dee ... and its on repeat... peace, cookie

LOL...yall are just awFuL!!!. I thought I was bad... :lolsign: peace, cookie

Usher ~ Throwback. .. peace, cookie

ditto ^ Good work Timboat... :2thumbs: :yeah: peace, cookie

LOL... u 2 funny... :lolsign: peace, cookie

It's always sad when we lose good people... Rest In Peace... ~cookie ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~```` J. DILLA: Donuts by Jason Burleson, Abroad Freelancer Extraordinaire Detroit is one of those cities impossible to label. It was once one of the largest manufacturing cities in the world, mainly due to producing automobiles, but by 1970 things changed. One of the most industrialized cities in the world began to de-industrialize as factory after factory fled, failed, or burned to the ground. Over 50,000 vacant lots, and hundreds of abandoned factories now cover the city. The industrial apocalyptic scenery is what gave birth to techno in the mid-80s by the likes of Juan Atkins, Derrick May, and Kevin Saunderson. Naturally this harsh, mechanically cold music fit the decaying city perfectly. Detroit techno, and releases from nearby Ann Arbor label Ghostly International, still play an integral part for the citizens of Detroit – black, white, Latino, or Asian. But the rise of Detroit hip-hop can be attributed to one man- J Dilla. The super producer began making noise as part of The Ummah crafting beats for A Tribe Called Quest among others. He also worked with Slum Village and the legendary Soulquarions squad with ?uestlove, while his work on Common’s best record Be affirmed his status as one of the best producers ever in hip-hop. Normally instrumental hip-hop albums are extremely boring without the help of an MC pushing the beat to its limits, but there are examples of instrumental genius such as DJ Shadow and RJD2. Dilla can now add his name to the list by creating one of the most interesting albums, not just instrumental, I’ve heard in a long time with Donuts. The opener, “Workinonit,” with its off-time beat, guitar riffs, and sirens floating in to mix with a tambourine over the snare is the longest tack to be found here sitting at 2:57. The second longest track “Don’t Cry” comes in at 1:59. Dilla leaves no time for the listener to get bored. Donuts resembles what it would be like to randomly flip through Detroit radio where Dilla is in charge of programming for every radio station. Many of the tracks are smothered in soul, which Dilla is known for, but these tracks are also some of the most experimental things he’s ever done. As mentioned earlier, Detroit is influenced by electronic music at least to some degree. It’s in Detroit’s blood and the framework of the city. Dilla’s Donuts finally shows that electronic music has affected him as well – a side-effect that isn’t that odd for a hip-hop producer. Timbaland has frequently referenced his love for drum and bass in the press and in his music. The Neptunes have always flirted with electronic music in their productions. “People” utilizes nothing more than a simple tribal beat over some conga drums with a female vocal laid purposely low in the overall mix of the track. The key ingredient to this mini-masterpiece are the effects placed over the entire track, which resembles a human breathing out of the speakers. It’s been said that some of this album was made in the hospital with a portable sound system, turntable, sampler, and vinyl friends would carry in and out while visiting him. They must’ve had him on some really good painkillers during his stay in the hospital. Some of the most tripped out psychedelic tracks “The Twister (Huh, What),” “Geek Down,” and “Factory” are clearly a result of some very potent medication. You probably don’t want to hear this, but MF Doom would’ve sounded incredible over the aforementioned beats, but an appearance from Doom is clearly not needed on Donuts. It’s a hip-hop album - without MCs - that at times has hints of 70s soul. It’s also an experimental collection of electronic music. This is an absolute must for Dilla fans as it allows you a brief look into the mind of the superstar producer that routinely shies away from the spotlight in order to let his music do the talking. So what’s up with the title you may ask? It’s simple – Dilla likes doughnuts. The Stones Throw label has crafted yet another winner and only one month into 2006, Dilla has already made hip-hop exciting. Bookmark this Article Add to Browser Favorites Related Articles

No need to respond to this... I just posted it after reading some old posts on my message board and came across this, and wanted to share ... :2thumbs: peace, cookie Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2004 3:04 pm Post subject: Setting the example. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Look around and find a couple who could be mentors for your marriage. Think about what you want your marriage to look like when you've been married for fifty or more years. How would you define "finishing well" for your marriage? Now is the time to invest in your marriage. Later you will reap the rewards. You may even become a mentor to younger couples... ~David & Claudia Arp When I read this, It always remind me of just why I am such a big Will Smith fan, because I am inspired and admire the way he and Jada presents themselves publically. Not once have I read or heard anything negative about them acting up pubically. Everyone has problems, but there's a time and place to address them, to maintain a positive image... Thank you Will & Jada 4 being the ONE couple that lead by setting the right example 4 me to someday follow... I love u guys!!! peace 3cookies _________________ No man or woman is worth your tears... and the only one who is, will never make you cry...

LOL. wildchild, that looks like "play play" money brU! :stickpoke: All 95 fifty of it... LOL. what kinda bank u robbed? the one of 5th AVE in the monopoly game? LOL.... :lolsign: i got jokes! dont mind me... peace, cookie

DITTO ^^^ what my brotha sayd... :word: I went to that site, and to be honest, got pissed & made a post tellin that dude he was about the biggest a~hole 4 puttin that energy out like that..but i deleted it, and decided not to feed into it. I think ppl should just let the man rest in peace without adding to the controversy... peace, cookie

bigmac u shouldnt give ppl tht many thumbdowns 2 a fellow fan thats at least TRYING,... without even tellin them why u gave a poor critique... that was rude man... JOE,... I dont think it was all that bad, its basically gonna be all about your flow and the music u put 2getha...it can work as it is, im sure, but once u get the rhythm 2getha, (if u haven't already) thats gonna be where ppl can feel it...if that made any sense... peace, cookie

I can't wait 2 see what he has in store... :2thumbs: peace, cookie

Kanye musta gotten ahold of somma that Ganja u requested from the islands Timboat. lmao... He's on my myspace friends list, tho i dont drink much, when I get loaded like MR. JONNY does, imma ask him what he been smokin. :lolsign: lol...sike,..im j kiddN... peace, cookie

dag. im too late 2 put in my request...Brakes, i wanted u to bring ya sis a tall dark handsum back... LOL :yeah: :lolsign: Have lotsa fun!!!!!!! peace, cookie

Far Away ~ Elise I wanna go 2 a place where lovers go...do the things that lovers do..no stress...a sweet caress from me to u... :2thumbs: peace, cookie

I thought this was news in the beginning of their careers... and read sumwhere that cat is madd "crooked" ... peace, cookie

ok. this is the last thing imma post abt this... The picture was delivered to the King Center for the family before the private burial services after the funeral. After framing it stands just above 4 feet tall. The framing is Puter, and has suade double matting with a puter (silverish colour) lining to seperate the matting. The white paper u see on the corners are cardboard protectors, not a part of the picture. I have a silver (black lettering) plate that says on 3 lines, " In loving memory of Coretta Scott King SOFLYY DESIGNS" It was sponsered by myself, and Bellsouth, the same company that sponsoered Frosty the Showman. I've already been approached with the possibility of making duplicates to be sold at the King Center, or maybe even placing it on display at the Atlanta Hartsfield Airport, (not my preference),...still, no detailed discussions... Orders for more portraits are in the works... possibly up to 200 - 300... to include members of the King Center. .. The portrait is valued at $5,000 and if I do any work for the center, 1/3 of the proceeds will be donated to the King Center... all I can say is God is truly Good... peace, cookie

a sexy house? LOL... its HUGE, but honestly, it doesn't look all that great 2 me...but i bet its gorgeous inside tho... peace, cookie

AJ...i think you and I are the only 2 fans on the site that cant answer a question without a long explanation breakin it down. LOL :lolsign: just kiddiN stanka ... Trapped... peace, cookie

After the last MIB, i dont really care 4 another, but ill support it regardless... what i REALLY wanna see is him and my girl, Vivica Fox do another movie together... with a steamy hott love scene. haha. or a military movie... cookie

really nice pic. thx 4 sharing. peace, cookie