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Rock The House Released April 7, 1987 - Reissued in 1988 and 1997 Word Up Records, Champion Records, Jive Records, RCA - RUSH Management 1. Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble* 2. Just One of Those Days 3. Rock The House 4. Taking It To The Top 5. The Magnificent Jazzy Jeff 6. Just Rockin' 7. Guys Ain't Nothing But Trouble featuring Ice Cream Tee 8. A Touch of Jazz 9. Don't Even Try It !0. Special Announcement ** 11. Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble (Instrumental) *** *1988 Extended Remix or Laidley & Oakenfold Mix/UK Mix, depending on the release. ** Jive Records release *** Japanese Avex Trax release SINGLES: GIrls Ain't Nothing But Trouble - ALTERNATE VERSIONS: Radio (Original Version), Instrumental, Def Mix, Def Beat, Laidley & Oakenfold Mix (also known as UK Mix), 1988 Extended Mix, 1988 Single Mix, 1988 Instrumental A Touch of Jazz - ALTERNATE VERSION: Extended Re-Touch, Collapsed In The Street Mix, Collapsed In The Street Edit The Magnificent Jazzy Jeff - Alternate Versions: Dub Instrumental, Instrumental Version Just One Of Those Days - ALTERNATE VERSIONS: UK Remix, UK Remix-Dub Version, UK Remix-Bonus Scratch Beats Guys Ain't Nothing But Trouble w Ice Cream Tee B-SIDES of the Era: New Kids On The Block (from Jive Records compilation Word 2) The Megadope Mix *A medley of Don't Even Try It, Just One of Those Days, Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble, Just Rockin', The Magnificent Jazzy Jeff, A Touch of Jazz MUSIC VIDEO: Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble

This is my first time seeing this. I've revisited The Boys' music recently. For a split second, in their 1989 music video, around the minute and 30 second mark, you'll see a familiar face.

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This is crazy. From the sound of "Nicki/Who Knows", we can tell it was from the Code Red era. Most of the songs on Code Red were recorded and mixed at Battery Studios. It very well could have been birthed around the time of "I Wanna Rock" with those lives drums and guitar. It's always good to hear Jeff chime in on the vocals. "Dance or Die" is on the Made In America soundtrack and "Don't Fight The Feeling" is from the Japanese release of Jive's Greatest Hits album, as is "Lovely Day/Lovely Daze". They have Code Red and Homebase vibes in their DNA. "Family Christmas" was the b-side to some "I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson" back in 1989. My impression are that these are songs and skits they recorded at Battery Studios over the years (not 1997) that were put on a demo cassette. Lovely Daze and Don't Fight The Feeling were recorded at Battery Studios. Dance or Die and Family Chrstmas don't list where they were recorded on the releases that I have. I hope the lable that listed this is willing to share, or works out something where the songs are properly released. Jive Records was recently reinstated. They are or RCA likely own the JJ+FP library. I'm not sure if that applies to unreleased music.

It's crazy to think that we haven't had an album from Jill Scott in 10 years. That ends in February. Some of the producers include Carvin Haggins, Andre Harris (both from DJ Jazzy Jeff's A Touch of Jazz fame), DJ Premier, Adam Blackstone, and David Banner. You can sample it here: https://www.missjillscott.com/preview The CD, record, and other merchandise is available here: https://shop.missjillscott.com/ Here's an interview she recently did discussing it:

I agree with most of this. At the same time, what is sucess in music anymore? Sure, there's people like Taylor Swift and Beyonce, but most people don't value music. They think it should be free and they'll listen to whatever the record labels pay for to be a success. Most people dont' have standards for the music they listen to. I think releasing the other albums so quickly was too much. He should allow for them to breathe. Since he's such a determined person, I'd be surprised if he really doesn't get this music out someway. I especially agree with him not keeping his core audience in mind. As an artist, I want him to do what he wants, but I don't think this album as a whole delivers to those who are in his corner. I like the album, but I don't love the album. I think he had a lot to get off his chest, but that could have been done with a formula that we all love. I think most of his fan base wants classic Hip-Hop that appeals to radio and the mainstream. The album comes across as a compilation album to me, featuring lots of different sounds, but not truly coming together as an album. I don't think the fact that he cussed on this album helped it, but I know there's a lot of people who probably though it was ill fitting. I'm one of them. I listen to the edited version of the album. I don't think the producers were a main factor in its success. I think most of the guest artists contributed to the songs well, but the collaborations alone were nothing huge. The way he dropped the singles is pretty standard these days. A lot of artists drop singles until the album is complete. I like the old school way of dropping one single a month or two before the album, then the other singles come as the album comes out or afterward. I agree that physical media was a big factor. If he had sold CDs, records, and even cassettes, it would have helped the album chat. I hate that I don't have a Based On A True Story CD sitting next to his other albums. I would have listened to it more if I had the physical reminder of the album. I feel like he should release a three disc album with all the songs he's recorded for the project. Just have 2,000-3,000 made. Sign some of them, and put them on the website. "Pretty Girls" was just a bad idea. Being a runway song, he could have partnered with some event where the song fit and let it be tied that, but since he released it as a stand along single, it just came across as a huge misstep of what people want and what they expect from him. I think another main factor is that the US music fan base is jaded. Artists who were very successful just 10, 15 years ago are not supported...even laughed at. I don't know what makes people turn on an artist, but with him having such a successful past and the Oscars incident, it's kind of words against him. A lot of international music fans seem to be there for the love and support. That's why Will toured overseas. While he should have did a few spot dates in big cities here in the US, I don't know if he would have had the same success over here in the US. I hope this isn't the last we hear from him musically. Even if he doesn't take a chance on solo music, he's almost guaranteed success under the DJ Jazzy Jeff + Fresh Prince banner. They've neglected that for too long. I was just listening to Willennium the other day. That JJ+FP magic is loved and respected by so many.

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It's here!

I heard CD sales are going back down this. It's discouraging that albums like Based On A True Story haven't gotten a CD release. Earlier this year, I realized I misplaced Heavy D's last album, which was only released digitally and can no longer be bought. I still aggressively buy CDs. I year the younger generation has embrased them, but by buying used ones, which doens't help the industry.

Well said. I love the many facets of Hip-Hop. To say it has to be one way is silly.

It's discouraging to hear an opinion like that, but it is what it is. The crazy thing is, DMX isn't even a huge Hip-Hop music fan. He is a total R&B fan. In interviews and videos, he's discussed this. You can seem him at concerts getting lost in the music when R&B legends are performing live. I bet if Will and DMX spent any significant time together, he wouldn't be talking like that. Maybe he's just not that aware of Will's music outside of the hits. To say his music isn't rap is to essentially say KId's music isn't rap. Their styles aren't drastically different. In fact, Kid N' Play's first two albums are more polished than JJ+FP's first two albums.

https://according2hiphop.com/de-la-soul-announces-10th-studio-album-cabin-in-the-sky-releases-new-visualizer-for-the-package/?fbclid=IwY2xjawN6_lFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFHZzJYV20yNk5VZGV0bEV5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpSBcBSs8y83ZnWZR0iHadhGNkd_L2EduY0UDC0Fe4OcjnD_JnsODFKGZDLs_aem_wgZji5XKxK2WBhbxxXcw4Q De La Soul Announces 10th Studio Album Cabin In The Sky; Releases New Visualizer for “The Package” By Michael Dothard Image Source: Getty Images Videos by According2HipHop Hip-Hop legends De La Soul are back with their 10th studio album, Cabin In The Sky, set to drop November 21st via Mass Appeal. The upcoming project promises to be a celebration of the group’s enduring creativity, featuring production from heavyweights DJ Premier, Super Dave, and Pete Rock, and standout appearances from Killer Mike, Yukimi from Little Dragon, Common, Nas, and Black Thought. The album’s artwork is crafted by acclaimed visual artist Hebru Brantley, known for his vibrant, comic-inspired aesthetic, perfectly complementing De La Soul’s iconic style and the album’s anticipated cinematic feel In addition to the album announcement, De La Soul have released a visualizer for their new single “The Package”, produced by Pete Rock. The track blends Pete Rock’s signature soulful beats with De La Soul’s sharp lyricism, offering a nostalgic yet forward-thinking taste of what fans can expect from Cabin In The Sky. With Cabin In The Sky, De La Soul continues to push creative boundaries while staying true to the innovative spirit that has made them Hip-Hop trailblazers for over three decades. The combination of legendary producers, high-profile features, and striking visual art ensures this release will be one of the standout Hip-Hop albums of the year.