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hell yes, this is the best news in quite awhile for hip hop, the g.o.a.t. is back!

in the week of the deaths of smokin' joe frasier and heavy d we don't need no bad news, let's pray for quick recovery Erick Sermon Suffers Heart Attack, DJ Scratch Says 'He's Ok' By Allen Starbury ♦ Published 11/12/2011 Erick SermonNew York rap vet Erick Sermon suffered a heart attack sometime on Saturday (November 12), but is ok. The news broke on Twitter, following a tweet from longtime EPMD producer DJ Scratch who revealed the news. "Erick Sermon had a heart attack today," Scratch wrote (@DJScratch). "He's ok, but still send your prayers. He is not on Twitter." Details regarding the 42-year-old's condition was unknown, so was his current condition. However, Scratch's Twitter update suggests Sermon's heart attack is not life-threatening. Erick Sermon, also known as "The Green-Eyed Bandit", is best known as one-half of the rap duo EPMD alongside partner PMD, real name Parrish Smith. The duo rose to fame in the late 1980s with their debut album, Strictly Business, which featured the underground hit "Strictly Business," based on a sample of Eric Clapton's version of Bob Marley's "I Shot the Sheriff." EPMD later split, with Sermon pursing a solo career. He went on to release six solo project, his last being 2004's Chilltown, New York. The duo later reunited and dropped their seventh album together, titled We Mean Business, in 2008.

i'm like tim i thought big willie had the first round but da brakes came out stronger in the second round, great battle

In honor of today marking the 40th birthday of late rapper Big Pun, Terror Squad leader Fat Joe has inked an open letter in his memory. Joey Crack's letter spoke on Punisher being much more than an extraordinary rapper. Dear Pun, Happy Birthday my brother! I wish you were here. We would have done it real big if you was here. I know we getting older now. We would have done it big with our families. The world is missing you. Still to this day, I haven't heard a better rapper yet. God bless you. When the world lost you, they lost an incredible spirit, an angel. Besides just being a dope rapper, you were always the best father, and you were always the best friend a person could have. Your loyalty and just being a sincere good person is really, really missed. Right now you probably would have had like 20 platinum album. To this day, they couldn't catch your flow. I'm still trying to be better than you, but figured out I can't be better than you yet. God Bless you man and till we meet again. You know we're going to see each other again. Your twin, Joe Crack." (XXL Mag) Last year, Slaughterhouse's Joell Ortiz imagined working alongside Pun. "I would probably say, let's forget about the chorus, let's find the hardest beat ever invented by man and let's just rhyme," Joell said imagining himself recording with Pun. "I don't want to say, 'Okay Pun, you do 16, I'll do 16 and then we'll go back and forth. Let's go. You write. I write. We get in there, you do what you do, I do what I do.' We listen back [and] of course it's going to be fuego because you're dealing with beasts. Man, I'd just enjoy the session man. I'd just enjoy the person. Everybody I've ever spoke to about Big Pun have said he's one of the funniest guys ever. He was one of the illest dudes to be around and I would just enjoy the session and the presence of that man. But when it come to that record, we would just spazz out. However it would play out, it would play out but I'm pretty sure it would be awesome -- If I got a chance to get in there with Big Pun, it'd be something great and it wouldn't be text book or design, it'd be no chorus, it'd be a raw beat and it'd be bars and more bars and that's just that." (Hip Hop Nation) On the 10th anniversary of Pun's passing, hip-hop artists like Q-Tip and N.O.R.E. paid homage to his memory on Twitter. "@noreaga 2/7/2000 the late GREAT BIGPUN passed away..everyone give a moment of silence AND SHOW RESPECT (via @ThaEntertainer)#ripbigpunabout 3 hours ago from Tweetie....@OGOchoCinco rest n peace big pun #ripbigpun show some love to legend who is gone homey!!! I knew this day would come I'm a little sensitive thinking bout my brother pass me a beer I got this http://yfrog.com/324hgj I'm sorry y'all tears come to me when I think of my brother f*ck it I'm a man not scared to cry!!!!#ripbigpun D*mn i'm really getting weak right Now I'm have a moment#ripbigpun If we can't make this a trending topic then f*ck Twitter #ripbigpun." (N.O.R.E.'s Twitter) Pun passed away from a heart attack over ten years ago. At Fat Joe's urging, he checked into a weight-loss clinic in North Carolina, where he lost 80 pounds. However, he returned to the Bronx before finishing the program, and gained back everything he'd lost, plus some extra; reports had his weight fluctuating between 450-700 pounds during his last few years. Tragically, but perhaps not unpredictably, Big Punisher suffered a fatal heart attack on February 7, 2000; he was only 28 years old, and left behind a wife and three children. (All Music)

hey aj that link i posted was a link to a tribute song busta did for heavy called "you ain't gotta wait till i'm gone" which ironically doesn't work for me now either, you could get it off of youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APiZq79D3gI

it's only fitting that his last twitter was "BE INSPIRED" 'cause that's what he did his whole career, he is one of the pioneers of hip hop that inspired millions like i mentioned in my verse

you search for late '80s early '90s music of keith sweat, guy, bobby brown, levert, en vogue, michael jackson, and bell biv devoe, boyz ii men's 1st album cooleyhighharmony, and you'd find a lot of great new jack swing, heavy d collaborated with a lot of these artists too, btw for instance he was on the remix of "I Want Her" with Keith Sweat:

http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/singles/id.17612/title.busta-rhymes-you-aint-gotta-wait-til-im-gone-heavy-d-tribute

yeah this is quite a shock that he's gone but his contributions on hip hop will not be forgotten

Nas, Common, and Russell Simmons are a few of the stars leading tributes to the icon Nas, Common and rap mogul Russell Simmons are among the stars leading the tributes to hip-hop icon Heavy D, who died on Tuesday at the age of 44. The rap veteran was reportedly found unconscious near his home in Beverly Hills and admitted to a hospital in Los Angeles, where he was pronounced dead. His passing has sent shockwaves through the hip-hop world and a host of stars have taken to their Twitter.com blogs to express their grief at the tragic news. Nas writes, "RIP TO A REAL HIP HOP LEGEND HEAVY D!", while Common tweets, "Heavy D was...no...is one of Hip-Hops [sic] finest. Your art and contribution will live 4ever [sic] brother! RIP Heavy D". A stunned Q-Tip writes, "This can't be true", and The Roots drummer ?uestlove adds, "Heavy D was a good friend & he'll be missed." Rap mogul Russell Simmons states, "I am deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Heavy D. A long time friend and a beautiful person", and Sean Kingston calls him "One Of The Most Influential Rappers Of The '90s Era." Even Hollywood was mourning the loss of the rapper, who made a handful of movie appearances - actor Samuel L. Jackson called him a "dear friend", adding "Fond memories of a truly cool brutha [sic]." Heavy D had just returned from a trip to London, where he hung out with British singer Estelle and R&B star Ne-Yo. A shocked Estelle tweets, "RIP. Heavy D. i can't believe that. I can't. Was just in London w [with] him", while Ne-Yo adds, "Man. I was just with Heavy D recently in London. Had I known it'd be the last time I'd see him, I woulda [sic] told him he was truly great." A slew of other hip-hop stars, including hitmaker/producer Pharrell Williams, veteran hip-hop DJ Grandmaster Flash, R&B singer Brandy and rapper Nelly have also expressed their condolences online. Meanwhile, Public Enemy star Chuck D insists his friend was "a hip hop god", adding, "He will always be remembered and I'm thankful for what he's done for hip hop culture."

i heard the whole album on youtube over the past few days and "Candy Store" is my favorite right now:

"friends & respect" which is the intro track on the "nuttin' but love" shows how respected and loved heavy d was in hip hop

I was reading the part in Kool Moe Dee's "There A God On The Mic" book about Heavy D and decided to type it up, check it, PS-Post #10,000!: #25-Heavy D "The All Purpose MC" "Sittin' in my room With my smoker's jacket on The fireplace is burning And the girly is warm Time to make my move So gently I kiss her Twist her in her ear And tell her that I miss her She might try to pop that boyfriend junk But I don't really care Because I know he's a punk I'll stomp 'em like a roach If he tries to approach He can't get close 'cause I'm the one who wrote The book of romance So come on take a chance You don't need a long look All you need is a glance If I wanna get warm In my arms you belong You have a problem hev'll solve 'em Nothin' can go wrong cause The overweight lovers in the house" Heavy D is the all-time go-to buy. He's one of the only emcees that sounds almost tailor=made for any type of record. His flavor is supremely flexible, thus, whenver he's flowing on a track, no matter what tempo it is, he's naturally a complement to the music. In fact, Heavy D is one of the few emcees that uses his voice like an instrument. He has some of the most enoyable inflections I ever heard. When you listen to a Heavy D song, you'll hear an exemplary, inviting voice. Like Spoonie Gee, Heavy D is mainly associated with being a ladies', "lover type" of emcee. His body of work, although predominantly geared towards the ladies, is very diverse within the lover's template. He comes hard-core, ballad-style, dance, R&B, humorously, sincerly, afrocentric, and sometimes he even comes in a vulnerable manner. His flow impeccable. Combine that with his flavorful deliverly, and you have one of the most enjoyable emcees ever. Whenever you hear Heavy D, you get the sense that he's having fun. This is the main element of his charisma. I would venture to say other than Doug E. Fresh and Spoonie Gee, Heavy D is the most well-liked emcee ever. I have never heard anybody say they didn't like him. Some hard-core fans may have a problem with his musical approcach and subject matter, but they're never mad at Heavy D the emcee. This can also be attibuted to the fact that Heavy's never been the type of emcee never bragged about being better than anybody. He never flaunted his talent, success, or money in anyone's face. He kept his lyrics simple, and his songs focused on evoking a good time. However, sometimes Heavy's upbeat approach can be a double-edged sword. Sometimes Hip-Hop's talking heads stereotypically create the impression that hard-core emcees are somehow more relevant than other emcees. As a result, emcees like Heavy D get categorized as upbeat and fun-loving, and connotation that they are not serious emcees. This has been the case with Heavy, and should shed some light on how it's been possible for Heavy D not to be on every and any fifty greatest emcee/rapper lists. This is absurd. Heavy D's rap faculty is still tighter than 90 percent of the hottest emcees today. This argument shouldn't even have to be made. If you honestly look at Heavy's body of work you would see that from 1986's "Mr. Big Stuff" through 1999's "Heavy", Heavy D has put out hit singles, albums, and superstar guest appearances almost every year. In fact he stood out so much from the pack of rappers in 1989 to 1993 that he was sought out for Levert's "Just Coolin'", Janet Jackson's "Alright", and Michael Jackson's "Jam". That didn't happen by accident. He also did the title songs to TV's In Living Color and Mad TV. Simply put, Hev's the man. He's one of the most underrated emcees in the game, and he has many elements within his game that got overlooked. In 1990, he lost his best friend and backup dancer T-Roy. The following year, he showed his poignant side with the Peaceful Journey album. This shouldn't have been a surprise to anyone because in 1989 we made a record for the Stop The Violence Movement, "Self Destruction", and Heavy D spit one of the more poignant verses on the record. All in all, in the final analysis, Heavy D is more well-rounded, positive emcees ever to pick up a microphone. If you don't have the LP/CDs just pick up the greatest hits. I challenge you to tell me you don't hear the greatness! HEAVY D IS BY FAR, WITHOUT A DOUBT, ONE OF THE GREATS.

didn't notice you posted the song tim but it's all good, so nice had to play it twice

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHe6qMzq_Jg

chris and tim both did great but tim did a lil' better

big willie barely won it for me but there should be another 16

Heavy D Tribute: Big Ted's Peaceful Journey Written On Nov. 9, 2011 Tonight I've been tossin' and turnin' in my sleep With my heart feelin' "Heavy" As I reminisce on the legend's "Peaceful Journey" Who represented as one of the greatest mcs Like Outkast he was "So Fresh and So Clean" With smooth rhymes going "Big Tyme" like "Black Coffee" He gave us an alternative to the fake thugs By showing "Nuttin' But Love" On the mic he would tear it up When he brought us the "Blue Funk" It hurts deep that he's no longer with us As I contemplate all the greats he's on a short list In no particular order like this, he's one of the truest Shoutouts to KRS, LL, Latifah, Lyte, Fresh Prince Hammer, Kane, Flava Flav, Chuck D, Run-Dmc, Cube, Moe Dee, Rakim And the Hieroglyphic mcs introduced to me by the australian homie Tim My brother I could see you up there as we "ask heaven" "just coolin'" With Levert and them As our world is in "self destruction" You were the man that prayed for "A Better Land" I hold my head up to the clouds Prayin' for the artist that proclaimed "The Overweight Lover's In The House" You're up there savin' a space right now For all the real heads to reunite With Jam Master Jay, Michael Jackson, Scott La Rock, 2Pac, Aaliyah Biggie, Big L, Teena Marie, Left Eye, Guru, Ray Charles, Sinatra Your brother Trouble T Roy, Sammie Davis, the comedy kings Mac and Pryor, and the Godfather James Brown Our loved ones from Afganistan and Iraq And the other wars of combat I lost my friend in Iraq who was known as John Lyons KRS-ONE's been crying to "Stop The Violence" It's only fitting that you left with smokin' Joe Frasier God only calls on those who hold it down major As long as we bump your classics Hip hop will never decay the form You've been in the game almost since I was born You dropped in '86, I came in '85 on March 4th Rest In Peace "Waterbed Hev" Big Ted will always rep the truest to the fullest Leavin' the world at 44 in your prime Displays how we can't take for granted That we must cherish this lifetime That's why with every breathe in me I will recite rhymes Like your example we must "Live Large" until we all depart As we reminisce over you, my god As I bring this verse to a final point You repped money earnin' mt. vernon Like the NBA's Ben Gordon at the point Right now you're spittin' with Big Pun since you were always "On Point" You were like the Poor Righteous Teachers "Rockin' The Funky Joint" Your music inspired millions to stay strong Since we appreciate your great songs Like you I'm a respectful lyrical arsonist since I "Don't Curse" Droppin' knowledge and wisdom in each verse Every live breath from me brings life to the game And sucka mcs to the dirt from the hearse The only difference is that it would take me a million years To accomplish all that you did as a pioneer to the biz At 44 your whole catolog was just endless That's why this peaceful journey is only at the beginning In other words the true music doesn't ever finish

damn joe frazier and heavy d, that's messed up how we keep losing all the great ones...

yeah and he had that legendary performance at the bet awards just a couple weeks ago that's why this is so shocking, i thought he still had it in him to get back to the top of hip hop again, jjfp should do a tribute to him...

this is the saddest i felt since james brown died 5 years ago, hip hop's lost quite a legend, rest in peace to heavy d!!

...underground

i actually listen to more contemporary r&b than contemporary hip hop these days 'cause WBLS plays better songs than Hot 97 does, most of the hip hop i like is old school and