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LL Cool J "Old School New School", probably one of the top 5 songs on "Exit 13"

I was one of those 56,000 that got it in the first week, with all the top reviews hopefully the word spreads so it could go platinum 'cause it's truely a work of art

West Coast rap mogul Dr. Dre has reserved a guest slot for former N.W.A. group member Ice Cube on his long-awaited Detox album. Cube recently said he hoped to also get Dre to produce on his upcoming I Am The West album as well. "Dre is a master. What's cool about working with Dre is he stays the same. Everyone else change and trip, but I remember working with Dre back when we just in the garage. Just the two of us. And he works the same way. Don't come up with an empty palette, bring a lot of ideas to the plate...He's making a great record. I'm on it. I'm proud to be, I can't wait to get back to L.A. to get back in the studio with him. I'm trying to get a few tracks for my record I Am The West that's coming out in July." (All Hip Hop) Dre's new album is expected to be released sometime in the fall. Will we be able to get our hands on Detox this year? Dr. Dre provided the latest update on when his long-delayed opus will finally arrive in stores. "The song with Jay-Z should be out next month. We'll see how that goes," the Doc told Terrence and Rocsi on Wednesday's "106 & Park." The first single, "Under Pressure," features Jay-Z and production from Scott Storch. As for the album, Dre gave us a reason to want a short summer. "Hopefully at the beginning of fall," he revealed. (Rap-Up) Producer Scott Storch recently shared his thoughts on what Detox will have to offer. "I think people will be pleasantly surprised when they hear it. It's definitely a departure from a lot of the stuff Dre has done and the stuff Dre and I have done in the past. It's a hybrid...I think he's looking for like three more records...So that should take about 400 records to get those three. He's got pretty high standards." (DJ Skee TV) In March, Game discussed what Dre has been like in the studio. "I'll let you know that right now it's definitely, definitely going to come, and Dre's been working harder than ever. Everybody's been in and out the studio. I've been in grinding with him, I'm going back in tomorrow to actually work some more, and get it to where we can all come to that happy medium where we're like. 'Damn, we finally got Detox and man it's crazy.' I can definitely guarantee you that however long he makes us wait--he can push it back for eight more years and it'll just be that much bigger, man--'cause Dre's not gonna put it out until it's 100 percent the idea he had when he started, and hopefully he picked the dates. I don't pick the dates but I just can tell you I've been working on it." (VIBE)

So Jaden's now a rapper too? lol, I can't believe that

http://globalgrind.com/channel/gossip/content/1605739/celebrities-react-to-gary-colemans-death

I'm with AJ here, sorry but it's nothing that special, people jump to think that his music is great but that's only because the mainstream crap is weak, come to think of it if somebody like 50 Cent made this song people would be trashing it

Big Daddy Kane "Raw"

Wow this sucks, Rest In Peace

Boyz II Men "Iris" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn61Ndt6THQ

Kel poured out his soul on his recent blog at KelSpencer.com, I can really relate to what he's saying here, nothing but real talk: I’m going away for the next few days and won’t have internet access. As I was praying this morning, I was moved to share this publicly and I hope that none of you mind, and that this isn’t offensive to any one. This might take a while but ummm… Dear God… First off, I want to thank you for breathing the breath of life into my nostrils this morning. You waking me up, lets me know that there is more that you want to do with me, and for me. I struggle, Father. As you know. In the world that I live in, and the career path that I’ve chosen, I struggle with certain things… Your word states that “The LOVE of money is the root of all evil.” However, in my line of work, Money is often worshipped and chased after more than you are, Abba. Am I guilty of idolatry for ever placing my desire for money over my desire for you? Of Course I am. But I thank you that you have given me grace and allowed me the time and experiences to change my perspective on money. Of course I’m not perfect in that regard but I thank you. You ask that we not partake in sexual impurities. I happen to have a large male following but an equally large female influence. Furthermore, As you already know Abba, I come from a past of extensive sexual promiscuity. There was a time when I had to feed a certain sexual hunger that I had. From being an honored athlete to crossing over into music and being in the company of popular and influential people, and traveling the world in the process, I have been exposed to women of many attributes and violated your sexual standard with them to a number and amount that I am almost disgusted with. You and I have had countless talks, some of them on my knees in hotel bathroom floors. I am thankful that I am no longer that guy. I am thankful that even in the midst of what I encounter with women daily, I’m on the winning side in my fight for sexual purity. Of course there is still a struggle in that area but, I thank you for your grace and mercies. You ask that we love thy neighbor but in my career path and lifestyle, that love is hardly shown, by thy neighbor in return, unless there’s something in it for them. I find myself lending advice, Praying for/with people (some of which I don’t know or have never met), and doing random charities. But I do struggle with giving at times. I don’t ask for extra credit points for any of that because those are our basic responsibilities so I show love as much and as hard as I can. But I am guilty of feeling like because I give and show love that I should receive a certain amount of love and giving in return and that’s wrong. Because you love a cheerful giver, we should give just because. But I thank you for our forgiveness. You ask that we focus, be faithful and be fruitful. I’ll admit, it is difficult at times to focus on a goal and be faithful while someone else, who may not be as deserving, ends up getting the fruit. And yes, I know that it is also wrong and maybe even judgmental for me to feel that I’m more deserving of something than someone else and for that I apologize as well. My mind should be more focused on you and on my “To Do” list than how someone else is being rewarded. I confess that and I ask for your forgiveness. I just want to be better, Father. I know that there are people who love me. I know that there are people who dislike me. But I want to be the same person to them both. I don’t want to be made up or a character because of the line of work that I’m in. Even though, I know that being open and honest hurts me to a certain degree (In regards to my career). I thank you for blessing me with a Great biological Father and for blessing us all as with your Word. Together they have given me two excellent reference points on how to be a Real Man. I never want to be preachy because I personally think that’s corny, Father. But with everything I write, everything I record, everything I create, and everything I share, I want to become that same type of reference point to those younger than me, to my peers, and even to those my senior. Why? because before you are anything else you are Elohim, God the creator and you’ve blessed us with creative ability. So when I create, I truly want it to be an act of Godliness and spirituality and not just a means to get a buck. However, I will not think it robbery to create wealth at the same time. Again, I know this mind frame will make certain people not want to associate with me, and that’s fine. Maybe in time, they too will be comfortable enough with themselves if they aren’t already. But basically, Father… I appreciate all that you’ve done, all that you’re doing, and all that you will do. And I ask these things and ALL things in JESUS’ name. תודה לך, אבא I know that sharing something like this publicly is a bit left considering where I’m from and what I do. Doing something like this doesn’t fit the “typical” image and might even come across as weird or maybe even lame or weak. But, I’m secure enough in my skin to look past the adjectives that may come from my nay-sayers and focus more on any positivity that can come of this posting, any change that may come, and on being obedient to what moved me to post it. I’m not really moved to say much more and I really don’t know what else to type… -Kel Spencer

You figure with how much stuff on the internet leaks all the time that sooner or later those unreleased joints are gonna come out

I think "Get Rich Or Die Tryin" was 50's last good album and he definately comes off as a jerk but I give him props for dedicating himself right there for this movie

Happy BDay TopDawg!

LL Cool J "I Be Gettin' Busy", this reminds me a lil' bit like Big Daddy Kane's "Raw" joint the more I listen to it

Yeah that "One Mic" is definately a favorite Nas song for me too: LL Cool J "Jack The Ripper"

LL Cool J "I Be Gettin' Busy", this is another rare song I just found, it was on Marley Marl's 2nd album:

Kool Moe Dee "Let's Go", I think LL won the battle but this song still rocks hard:

2Pac "Heartz Of Men"

I want to hear those Jazzy Jeff remixes again, I remember Tim played them for us on that JJFP.com radio/chat room back during that time, does anyone have the audio?

R. Kelly "I Believe I Can Fly"

Another possibility is maybe Game might put it on one of his mixtapes since he releases a lot of them

Well there's a lot of times that rappers respect each other but then they end up beefing the next minute so you never know in hip hop: LL Cool J "Ripper Strikes Back"

Nas "Hey Young World", he did a great remake of Slick Rick's classic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XV57GS3PQsU

KRS-ONE Feat. Redman "How To Emcee" "You're faking like you're some kind of challenger How you gonna battle me when your baby mama, you can't even battle her? I'm high caliber..."-I musta been tired listening to it last night to pick this up but it seems like KRS is dissing 50 Cent, what y'all think?

I still do love that "So High", haven't seen "How High" in awhile, I'll have to bring out the DVD! Nas "Election Night" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRIJsWgqmHA