JumpinJack AJ

His voice is about the same as it has been for the past 10 years. It's such a shame that someone who once had one of the strongest, most demanding voices in Hip-Hop now has one of the weakest. For a second a long time fan might think "Just leave the mic alone why u are on a high note"....but I actually admire that he's adjusted and that he's still aggressively making music. DMC is a legend. I'm just thankful his still around and doing his thing. He looks healthy and happy in that video. The vibe of the song isn't totally my flavor but I know his style has stretched since retiring RUN DMC. I'm looking forward to the straight Hip-Hop tracks off the new record. I wonder if Run is still working on his 2nd solo album or that album he was doing with Kid Rock.

RAKIM - Holy Are You The Seventh Seal (2009) Way better than anything 50 Cent and Lil' Wayne could ever dream off recording.

To be honest, I think most of today's rappers are selfish, small-minded individuals. Do they REALLY care about other people? I want the artists I like to have heart. To care about others as they care about themselves. Whatever happened to people being good people? I'm not trying 2 get off topic, but dare I ask how many successful commercial rappers are actually good people? This goes beyond music. Does anyone else feel like we live in an age where's it's acceptable to be selfish, immature, mean, hateful, and straight WRONG? I doubt I'll ever respect Drake as artist but I'd like to think he's a good guy and that an action like this isn't a publicity stunt.

DIGITAL UNDERGROUND - Return of The Crazy One The Body Hat Syndrome (1993)

I must say, I wasn't too excited about the idea of this when we 1st heard it. I talked to someone (who I don't even know) who saw the movie (who was at least my age) and she said she loved the movie...maybe even more than the original!! Congratz 2 Jaden and crew. I think I'm gonna see this in the theaters.

ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT - Greener Strong (2010) Music with a message...

I don't like Drake's music at all. But I guess I like that he's standing up for something. Hip-Hop used to be about expressing yourself and making a change. If you are a person who cares about the environment, can't u take one of the songs u've got on your album about ho's, drugs, and guns 2 talk about stuff like this that actually matters? That's what a little something I call "keepin' it real." By the way, if u wanna hear real artists practice and preach, check Arrested Developments song/video "Greener."

DJ JAZZY JEFF + PHIL NASH - Closer The Changemakers (2010) This is so dope!

I've watched little bits and pieces of it. I didn't care to see it that much. Jermaine Dupri and Timbaland were probably who I wanted 2 see the most and I haven't seen their parts yet. I saw 2 Live Crew's part. The whole dirty south theme was just stupid. From the parts I did see, they were more tolerable than I expected but still a waste of an honor show. I think VH-1 shot themselves in the foot this time and it's showing.

I've seen this. I like that they are getting the word out early. Just seeing him in the suit was nice.

I have a feeling there's a bit of a buzz going on in the Hip-Hop world that FP is coming back. I have no proof, but I noticed that Darren "Limitless" Henson dropped the 'Prince a line on his face book staying that he has some "heaters" for him...and Jaden and Willow. For those that don't know, Darren Henson was formally with A Touch of Jazz and was one of the producers of "So Fresh," "No More," and "The Rain." In my opinion, these are all in my personal top 10 or top 15 trax recorded during his "solo" career. The word must be getting out that he's coming back and it's good 2 hear that someone on the level of Darren is anxious to be a part of it. I can't say I'm too excited for any project from Jaden or Willow, but it sounds like music projects are starting to line up. This is getting good!!! :laugh:

Excellent interview. To me, Gang Starr was always a hard group to really get to know outside of their music. This interview just showed another side of them to me....which is dope.

The Space Jam soundtrack is easily in my top 5 favorite soundtracks of all time. It is, in a word, FLAWLESS. Here's my favorite basketball jam... BELL BIV DEVOE - Above The Rim Hootie Mack (1993)

I remember when I joined this forum years ago. I wasn't a fan of DJ Jazzy Jeff + Fresh Prince at all. I just joined so I could ask computer related ?uestions on the off topic board. :spam_smilie:

LL COOL J - Strictly Business Strictly Business Soundtrack (1991) I wanted this soundtrack back in 1991...and finally got it last week....lol. "New" music from LL Cool J, Heavy D + The Boyz, Jodeci, etc...

I've heard some of that Soul Intent. For years I thought Eminem's 1st stuff was recorded in the mid-90's...then I heard this early 90's stuff. He definitely fit in with the times...tho' the Jesus Christ Superstar sample was crazy. I think I found pop jam for the summer... KATY PERRY + SNOOP DOGG - California Girls (Whatever her upcoming album is) (2010) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqMf3W7Y2WI&feature=fvst

"Gangsta's Paradise," Bone's "1st of The Month" and MJ's "You Are Not Alone" were my favorite songs of that summer. And Janet's "All For You" era was flawless. It's probably my 2nd favorite album by her. My 1st would be janet. featuring my favorite song by her..."Again." G-WIZ - Dirty Luv (R&B Remix) Dirty Luv (Cassette Maxi-Single) (1995) G-Wiz has always been one of my favorite groups. Hardly anyone remembers them.

Man, I STILL haven't gotten that book. I know I will one day. And yes, I know he give FP his props.

Yeah, I'm with u on that. I like that each of LL's album are different and have their own vibe that separates them from each other. That means that each person is gonna have a different favorite. My Exit 13 comment is strongly based off of some of the beats being so commercial. I didn't feel they were an extension of LL...I felt they were radio-ready beats that LL blessed with his mic skills. I didn't feel that that the production was honest to what LL does. It's the 1st album he's done that I've every felt that way. Overall, lyrically I don't feel he slipped. I just remember that the lyrics and subject matter on Exit 13 didn't always sit as well with me as all of his other albums. I believe that if proper Hip-Hop producers got their hands on the vocal tracks, they could rework Exit 13 to be a lot better.

702 - Get It Together No Doubt (1996) Man, I miss R-N-B like this. Back when the production was often flawless, soulful, and the lyrics were assessable to everyone. Plus the videos were a bit artsy. R.I.P. to original and sometimes 702 member Orish (Irish's twin).

I already announced a couple months ago that he was working on a new album. I kept the faith even when he originally said he was retiring. I like that he's taking his time. I though Exit 13 was an okay album....but I also thought it was his worst. When I burned a copy for the car I probably only put a half of the trax on it at the most....then filled the rest of the 80 minutes up with recent singles and favorites. Why he may have been more aggressive on Exit 13, I think he took some steps backwards lyrically than the previous 3 albums.

I usually don't listen to each song on albums unless I'm really skeptical about liking them. I've listened to 3 or 4 tracks and I like them. I know I wouldn't like it as much as Infinite or The Slim Shady LP, but from what I heard so far, I might light it better than The Marshall Mathers LP. We'll see.

J-LIVE + DJ JAZZY JEFF - One To 31 Then What Happened? (2008)

Let's be real. When Hip-Hop heads are praising Eazy-E, we are recognizing that fact that is the godfather of hardcore Hip-Hop...which evolved to Gangsta Rap. He really planted roots for the west coast. Especially when it came go giving the west coast a sound that was original and different from the rest of the Hip-Hop coming from the east. Russell Simmons does deserve the title of the 1st record executive and entrepreneur of hip-hop, but Eazy-E was probably the second. And he didn't exactly takes Russell's formula to do it. He pioneered things his way. Eazy-E deserves props as a figure in Hip-Hop...however, as an emcee, he was never that impressive. R.I.P.

THE LUNIZ w/ SHOCK-G, HUMPTY HUMP, E-40, RICHIE RICH, SPICE-1, DRU DOWN - I Got 5 On It (Bay Ballas Remix) I Got 5 On It (CD Single) (1995) I didn't even know they made a music video 2 this until I was looking for a link 4 y'all 2 peep.