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The goal is to keep momentum like competitive sports Right now this world is seeing many wars It's time to have some peace Pave the way for future generations to achieve

Kid 'n Play Member Involved In Accident, Driver Shot By Police written by B Thursday - January 3, 2008 Play, of the seminal rap group Kid 'n Play was hospitalized in Durham, NC after his car was hit by a man attempting to evade arrest. Chris "Play" Martin's SUV was struck by a man who was fleeing a crime scene, according to The News & Observer. The driver, Raul Riva Aldamo, 34, of Greensboro, NC, was shot by police while trying to escape and pronounced dead at the scene. Others involved in the crash, Luis Cazanova, 26, Alonzo Castillo, 39, were charged with breaking into a house and holding three people at bay. The incident took place on Saturday (Dec. 28) and Play was released from the hospital by Wednesday. It is not yet known what injuries, if any, the rapper sustained. As part of Kid 'n Play, Martin scored many hits in the '80s, as well memorable big screen moments starring in the ageless hip-hop romantic comedy House Party. Kid 'n Play were also the first hip-hop figures to have a national cartoon modeled after them. Now Martin teaches a hip-hop course at NC Central University

Well I think anything's possible if JJFP tour this summer, definately something to look forward to! :thumbsup:

Bringin' "Capital Punishment" to fake artists like the late great Big Pun Time to deliver classic hits like JJFP's "Brand New Funk" I don't like hearin' bum rappers spittin' that junk So I'm set to put an end to their gimmick and stunts and bring in another golden era

DMX Planning To Release Gospel Album In '08 -- No Joke! MC has two albums on tap for this year, one of which will be 'straight 'Give God the glory' ' songs. Jan 2 2008 2:42 PM EST Many of DMX's conversations with God have been a matter of public record since his career bloomed to superstar status in 1998. His catalog features nearly as many inspirational ghetto hymns — such as "Lord Give Me a Sign," "A Minute For Your Son" and "The Prayer" — as it does party anthems and street-corner knockers, and last year he pondered changing his name for "spiritual reasons." But now, the Dog has decided to go in full throttle with his first ever gospel rap album, which he told MTV News will be coming out this year. "I [was] the first n---a to put out two albums in one year, now I'm gonna hit 'em again — drop two albums on the same f---in' day, yo," X said from his home in Arizona on Friday. "A double album will make mutha----as mad because they gotta spend more money — plus it's already a long album. I'm talking about a hip-hop album and a gospel album. Combined, the project will be called Walk With Me Now and You'll Fly With Me Later. The Walk With Me Now portion will be dedicated to straight-up, raw raps while the latter will feature his non-secular undertaking. "The same title is gonna be on both albums, but on one album one part [of the title] is gonna be [highlighted]," he clarified, while on "the other album, the other name is gonna be [highlighted]." As for the gospel album, X noted that the lyrics will be "without cursing — how 'bout that one? No songs about b----es, no songs about robbing, just straight 'Give God the glory.' " He wasn't quite as talkative when asked why he decided to put out a gospel album now. "Destiny, I guess," he replied. "I just go with the flow." During a hiatus from hip-hop a few years ago, X said he contemplated leaving music altogether to become a minister, but decided to return to the mic. On Walk With Me Now and You'll Fly With Me Later, he said he'll be working with a variety of producers, from the familiar to the unknown. "It's a mix," he said. "I got my own dogs banging out tracks. Of course I'm gonna feed my pups, but it's always gonna be Swizz [beatz], PK, [Dame] Grease. It's always gonna be that. Real talk." The albums don't yet have a set release date, but the enigmatic and energetic MC said he's planning to have them out within the next few months. He recently inked a deal with the independent label Bodog Music to release the project. Bodog is probably most known for the online gambling division of their company but they have also gotten into promoting mixed-martial-arts fights and other ventures. "Its gonna be real big," Dark Man X said of his new deal. "I got the right amount of money I need. The thing about these big record labels is that they give you a whole bunch of money just so they can take it back from you. Then you don't even own your own sh--. I need to own my sh--, son. [bodog] got enough money to do what I need to do and I'm good. They got more than enough promotion, they got other sh-- I can bridge off into. Not soft drinks, I'm not talking about sneakers — I'm talking about fights!" Another big fight, according to X, was his brief stint on Columbia Records. After he left Def Jam, in 2006 he signed a multi-album deal with Sony — his original stomping grounds. (The label had signed X in the early '90s but only released an underground single.) Airings of a BET reality show called "DMX: Soul of a Man" preceded the August 2006 release of Year of the Dog ... Again (the original Year of the Dog was supposed to come out on Def Jam, but X abandoned the album over creative differences), but X said he time at Sony was doomed almost from the start. "Sabotage!", he howled. "Sony turned out to be phony." He points to what he described as a mishandled rollout of his first single, "We in Here," and an unauthorized A&R call on another potential single "Dog Love," as two debacles. "The second single was gonna be 'Dog Love,' " he said. "It was supposed to be three different broads on the hook: Amerie, Keyshia Cole and my artist Shan. Each one was gonna have their own hook. [sony] put Amerie on there and left [everybody else out]. [Editors' note: Janyce also appears on the song.] They f---ed my whole sh-- up! "I had five #1-debuting records in a row," he continued. "[Year of the Dog, Again] was supposed to be number six. [sony] released another record the same day they released mine, the Now [That's What I Call Music!] CD. They let the sh-- beat me by 1,000 [Editors' note: SoundScan figures show Now selling approximately 127,000 CDs that week while X's album came in just shy of 126,000 copies], and they didn't tell me until after the week was up." DMX's former rep at Columbia was unavailable for comment at press time. Link: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1578827/20080102/dmx.jhtml

It's time to kick the propaganda out the showbiz Find some sort of understanding to find the progression Of what really matters, there must an expiration of fake rappers Once the truth is gathered justice will be served for the lyrical masters

Chuck D is perfect to bring quality hip-hop back to the top again

My team's the Bulls, it's dissapointing to see them struggle so far but usually they finish strong so I'm not too worried yet. I'm surprised how well the Celtics are playing, I knew they were gonna be better but not this much, it's pretty damn remarkable what they're doing, I don't think they'll win 70 games though. Btw, my fantasy team in the JJFP fantasy league is the team to beat right now

Happy New Year Y'all!

What a battle! I'm going for fan4ever

Chuck D of Public Enemy Wants Def Jam Presidency Published Friday, December 28, 2007 3:46 PM By Chuck "Jigsaw" Creekmur As Jay-Z vacates his post as Def Jam president, another Def Jam legend is vying for the high-level music industry position. Chuck D of iconic group Public Enemy says he is the person for the job. "After 10 years looking on the collapsing of the record industry, and upon hearing the news of Jay-Z stepping down from Def Jam, I would throw my name into the hat of somebody who understands how the hell Universal should establish the name-brands they acquire with stockholders money," Chuck D told AllHipHop.com. Chuck D, real name Carlton Douglas Ridenhour, recorded under the Def Jam banner from 1987 to 1998 and churned out some of the label's biggest hits as the lead rapper of Public Enemy. The rapper has always been a proponent of the internet and launched Rapstation.com in 1999 to offer readers free MP3 downloads and even downloadable ringtones, among other progressive elements. Chuck D, who also runs his own Slam Jamz label, said that running Def Jam is a more viable option than tossing his hat into the political arena. "So instead of me running for politics, this is an easier run into the world of influential culture," he continued. "I'm in Los Angeles, Atlanta and New York on the regular as well as I [thoroughly understand] the international picture," Chuck said. "There would be some seismic changes, and I would be a little Huey Long-ish at it. If folks are clueless about this parallel that's precisely the problem." [Editor's note: Huey P. Long was a Great Depression-era politician that was hugely popular and successful. He was killed shortly after announcing a bid for the presidency.] Chuck D also said that Jay-Z didn't quite have time to grow as the CEO, but cited what has been speculated that he'll be with Def Jam co-founder Rick Rubin at Sony Records. "I think a person like Jay-Z needed a bit more time, but I could imagine his corporate limitations, and he's gonna be working alongside a true music cat R.R. [Rick Rubin] to do his thing." The music business' chief concern these days is monetary return and Chuck D, who is renowned for his political and social consciousness, said he could generate revenue as well. "I'd show them how to make a profit, if they care. I will bring the noise. It will be interesting to hear the requirements here [for the job]," he concluded. No successor to Jay-Z has been named at Def Jam and there is speculation as to who will become the next president of the legendary label. Jermaine Dupri, Jimmy "Henchmen" Rosemond and Damon Dash have all been mentioned as potential candidates for the position. Chuck D outlined his plan for Def Jam, as seen below: 1) Being ahead of the technology curve; preparing for a thinned out industry; and managing budget efficient acts is very noteworthy of my resume which is simple. I told these cats the online revolution was coming and they needed big adjustments. They relied on lawyers, courts, and accountants only to now look upward at Apple, etc. 2) Their cost factors didn't fit the times, I come from a world where the $50,000 investments resulted into 6 - 7 figures. Now it's a business where 7 figures are invested to make 6. 3) I would run it like sports. These artists would be busting their tails on tour and on the stage to gain a fan. They would be coached on how to do their thing right. Braintrust will be high, and subcontracting to the right contributors will be comparable of the efficiency of these labels like Jazz and catalog departments. You cannot have people working, that haven't the slightest clue of what they are in the middle of. 4) Any criminal mindedness in artistry, and management would have sit this one out, go their own way. It's like bad apples the long run ain't got nothing to do with entertainment. You can't mix the stage and off stage parodies.

I'd like to see LL be in charge of Def Jam but I don't see it happening either

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainmen...0,3987507.story Hitler comments land Will Smith in hot water Will Smith performs at the German premiere of "Men in Black II." (AP photo) RedEye December 24, 2007 Article tools E-mail Share Digg Del.icio.us Facebook Fark Google Newsvine Reddit Yahoo Print Reprints Post Comment Text size: Will Smith likes to think there's good in everybody. Even Adolf Hitler. In a recent interview with The Daily Record, a Scottish newspaper, Smith said even Hitler "didn't wake up going, 'let me do the most evil thing I can do today.'" "I think he woke up in the morning and using a twisted, backwards logic, he set out to do what he thought was 'good.'" Smith told the paper. "Stuff like that just needs reprogramming." Related links Oscar winners through the years 2007 Best & Worst: Red carpet fashion Photos Celebrity photo gallery Fashionista or faux pas? See what RedEye's Wearwolves have to say Forever young Photos Smith's comments have him in hot water with the Jewish Defense League, which called them "ignorant, detestable and offensive" on its Web site. The JDL also called on movie theaters to stop showing Smith's latest film, "I Am Legend."

My favorite albums of '07 were: DJ Jazzy Jeff "Return Of The Magnificent" KRS-ONE and Marley Marl "Hip-Hop Lives" Chamillionaire "Ultimate Victory" Wyclef Jean "Carnival II: Memoirs Of An Immigrant" Common "Finding Forever"

it's about damn time

I got fan4ever

Congrats to FP :thumbsup:

Yeah I like listening to albums all the way through when I first get 'em

This is a tough decision but I'm going with fan4ever here

Good luck Schnazz, you came strong on your verse

"Reflection Eternal: Train Of Thought" is probably the top album of the decade so far, I didn't get "Hi Teknology 3" yet but "Hi Teknology 2" was one of my favorite albums of 2006

Thanks for posting, it's dope to see legends come together like this and rock it!

I'm about to smash Schnazz Outrun him by a lap on the track No use in conquering this man that's the emperor of rap If you're stuck in the gutter living with rats Like JJFP I'm “Takin' It To The Top” That supreme delivery I got Is world champion caliber like the Red Sox Steppin' to me'll get ya dropped It's me against the world like 2Pac Any chances of defeating me is slimmer than a model You must be smokin' weed if you don't think that this is an obstacle Moments of finding Big Ted spittin' wack lyrics is damn impossible Opponents get knocked back with blurred vision in the opticals Since I supply plenty ammunition in the arsonal You're out of position to outwit my artistic flow My punchlines are legendary like the Johnny Carson show

That'd be pretty embarassing if the Patriots lose to the Jets

Like bart5 I just came across this topic now, I like this verse Tim, great job