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I doubt Gorilla Black can act...but he can act like Biggie. From the music and videos i was exposed 2, he was just trying 2 be Biggie and did a decent job at trying 2 do so. He seemed like a gimmick just like The Realest was trying 2 sound and write like 2Pac. I have zero respect for someone like that becuz that isn't being and artist at all....but Gorilla Black definitely had Biggie down.

I think it's funny that the artist who would easily outsell the washed up wannabe gangsta moved his date.

Man, i don't know what 2 think about this. The picture makes it look like they could have casted actors who look more like the real people. This could have been the only acting role Gorilla Black could have gotten. I have problems when actors portraying real people don't look like or sound like the real person. There's no way they can tell the story without 2Pac...which makes me curious as 2 who is casted as him. I wasn't a fan of Biggie back in the day. In fact, i used 2 diss him alot back then. I'll probably wait for the reviews from this board before seeing it.

I can only see more movies coming from Bad Boys and Men In Black. Possibly I, Robot...but only if it's perfect. I'd love for their to be another Hitch movie, it just doesn't seem like there's a right way 2 do it. Same with Sharktale. I'd love 2 see another but i don't know how they could pull it off properly.

ICE CUBE - You Know How We Do It (K-Dee Remix) Bop Gun (CD Single) (1994) Classic joint...different vibe on the remix

Here's a new interview with Brandy that she posted on Myspace! http://www.djbooth.net/index/interviews/en...erview-0924081/ DJ Booth: What’s goin’ on everybody? It’s your boy “Z,” doin’ it real big, and joining me inside the DJ Booth is a multi-platinum-selling, Grammy-winning R&B singer who will make her official return to the musical limelight this November. Please welcome the very talented Brandy. Brandy: Hello, Z. You good? DJ Booth: Oh, I’m great – how are you on this wonderful Friday afternoon? Brandy: I’m great, I’m in Miami, working very hard, and just happy to be talking to you. DJ Booth: I heard you were in the studio all night long – that’s why you needed a few extra hours of sleep – so I’m glad you got that in before the interview; I’d hate to know that you were struggling to stay awake while I was talking to you. Brandy: Not at all. I’m excited, I can’t really get much sleep. I’m just excited about everything, and when you’re this excited, you just can’t get enough sleep, can’t eat enough food, you know? I’m just happy to be back. DJ Booth: Well, everyone I know is very happy to have you back. The title of the new album is Human, so does this mean that everyone who picks up a copy of this album is going to feel a common connection to it? ‘Cause we are all human. Brandy: At the end of the day, that’s what we all are. No matter what we are, we’re all the same at the end of the day. I love that, and I think that the fans will be able to relate to that and really connect to it. The music is just something that everybody can feel – I made this music for everybody. DJ Booth: What would you say, Brandy, are the most predominant human elements on the album – happiness, sadness, anger, jealousy? Brandy: I think it’s all [of those]. Mainly dealing with love, and talking about love in different ways. And happiness is a good thing. There’s definitely a lot of feel-good records on the album, a lot of records that deal with breakups, and overcoming things, and inspirational messages as well. So, like I said, it’s very versatile, and I made this album for everybody. DJ Booth: Brandy, over the last four years, your music has been M.I.A. on the charts, the radio, the television, even the Internet. So, big question here: do you consider this a comeback album? Brandy: Yes, I do. I definitely feel like it’s a comeback and a reintroduction to the world. I’ve been gone for a while. It’s good to grow and evolve, and be able to have something to give; it’s a beautiful thing. DJ Booth: In a previous interview that you did with MTV, you were reported as saying, “I just wanted to make a universal album, and we accomplished that.” How does an artist go about creating a universal album? How did you do it? Brandy: Well, I got with some of the best producers in the game, like Rodney Jerkins – our chemistry is really unbelievable, it’s just a blessing to be back in the studio with him. I just work with different writers who have worked with, like, Fergie, and artists like that, that have reached so many different people in this world, so I want to get with those people who could do the same for me, so it worked out. DJ Booth: I just spoke to Kerry “Krucial” Brothers a few weeks ago, and he said he actually was poised to do some work with you, and he was very excited about that. Brandy: Yes, I love him. His music is incredible, he inspires me. We didn’t really get a chance to get in, but I know that whatever we do is going to be hot. DJ Booth: You mentioned your work with Darkchild, and I want to focus on that for a second. Describe your musical relationship with Rodney. Brandy: Well, we always call it a “marriage.” We bring out the best in each other, and we both want the same things. As far as his beats, like, I sing effortlessly over his beats, and it just seems like he takes it to the next level when he works with me, and I have to do the same. Like I said, it’s a marriage, and I’m so glad to be working with him again. I didn’t think it would ever happen again. DJ Booth: On your last album, Afrodisiac, you and Rodney did not collaborate together – what was the reason behind that? Brandy: I just think we were in different places at the time. And Timbaland is another favorite producer of mine. He also has that chemistry with me, and I wanted to work with him, and give that a shot, and I think we made really great music. I just can’t wait to work with him in the future. DJ Booth: In the current musical landscape, there are very few artists who I can think of off the top of the dome who have penned their own successful R&B/pop records over the last few years. How much of this album did you actually sit down and write? Brandy: I wrote a lot on this album, and I was shocked, because the people that brought it out of me were, like, Natasha Bedingfield and Toby Gad. They really believed that I had potential to write, and I wrote the title track, “Human,” and I collaborated with Natasha on a record called “Fall.” And every song I had a lot to do with, it was inspired by my own experiences, and just things that I’ve seen in life, so I feel very involved on the writing tip, on this album. DJ Booth: Evolving from your previous works, do you feel a better sense of accomplishment, if you will, because you were more involved with the songwriting process, as opposed to getting a song previously written by somebody else and then just going into a studio and singing? Brandy: All of the albums that I’ve done, I’ve been involved in all the writing. I just never really wrote before, but, you know, everybody that I’d worked with had been inspired by me. And that’s a beautiful thing, because it makes them more honest, it makes them more truthful. If I’m not going to be the one writing it, at least I can be inspired by it, and they can be inspired by me to write such a great song. But it’s definitely different when you write it yourself. DJ Booth: Human will be released on Epic Records. It’s your first album with the company; your four previous albums were all released under the Atlantic umbrella. What do you feel you learned in the course of your 10 years and four albums with Atlantic, which helped you decide on Epic as your current label home? Brandy: I just wanted to get with a label that believed in me the way that Atlantic did when I first started. And with Epic, it was fate how we all met; like, my brother ran into Charlie Walk at a store, and from then we had a meeting, and met Brandon Creed, my A&R, and just connected as soon as we met. It just really seemed like he believed, and everybody that I met at the label, they really believed and wanted to give me a chance and introduce me back to this industry, and I’m so blessed to be working with people like that, because sometimes artists don’t get that lucky – you know, they get with people they have to prove and force to believe in them, and I didn’t have to do that with Epic. It felt like I was just at home when I went there. DJ Booth: Brandy, based on your mass achievements in this industry – you’ve sold 25 million-plus albums worldwide – how much, if any consideration did you give to going independent? Brandy: I thought about that, definitely, because my brother has had some great success with being independent, but I just felt like I needed that machine and that push, because I wanna reach as many people as I can reach. I wanna touch a lot of people with my music, and I don’t think [independently] I could do that. DJ Booth: You mentioned reach, and, really, no one knows more about reach than yourself – you’ve reached out both musically and on television. What are the chances that we see Brandy star in a brand new network televised sitcom sometime in the near future? Brandy: Well, I have meetings right now set up to do other sitcoms, and maybe a talk show in the future. That’s something that is a second level – my music is definitely first, but I love to act and be different characters, and act silly, and smile, and make people laugh, and that’s definitely in my future and in my plans for sure. DJ Booth: Okay, well I never got a chance to audition to be a part of Moesha, so if you do get a new TV show, hook [me] up, okay? Brandy: I will, ‘cause I love the way you’re talkin’ to me right now – it’s so energetic, and I love your questions, man. You’re talented, for sure. DJ Booth: I appreciate that. Actors, they want to record music, musicians, they want to act; many have tried to do both, but few, I feel, have succeeded like yourself. Who do you think is the best example of a crossover success story? Brandy: One of my mentors is Will Smith; he’s been able to bless this music game, and definitely get out there and give us inspirational movies. I think he’s probably one of the only ones. Definitely Jennifer Hudson with the Oscar and the music – I mean, that’s just unbelievable. Beyonce’s doin’ a great job. I just can’t wait to get back into that, because when I was a kid nobody said that that was something that could be done, but, when you take a risk, and take a chance, and explore all of your talents, you’re able to do things that people say you can’t do. I just wanna get back into that, and continue to do what I’m supposed to do – that’s my responsibility. DJ Booth: Brandy, what you’ve accomplished before your 30th birthday, is what most musicians hope to accomplish in an entire career. Do you ever think to yourself, “I’ve done enough; I don’t need to work anymore?” Brandy: I don’t think about it like that, because I love to sing and I love to act. I don’t know how to do anything else! This is what I was born to do, this is my purpose, and I feel like I would be unfulfilled if I didn’t do it. And then, maybe get married and have a family, you know? DJ Booth: And have talented little children who act and sing also, who you’ll breed to be the next Brandy. Brandy: Yes, and I already have a child that’s getting into that, too, so to have more, and to be married, and to sing all over the world, tour, that’s gonna be amazing, and I think about that all the time. DJ Booth: When you look at all that you have accomplished over the last 15 years, what does that tell you about the next 15? Brandy: That I have an opportunity to do it again, and I have an opportunity to touch people the way they deserve to be touched: with real music, with real films, with works that inspire people. And that is my responsibility. DJ Booth: Well, you have a lot of great things going on for you right now: a single at radio, an album on the horizon. Give everyone a website or a MySpace page, so they can find out more, of course, about the exciting new album you have in store, Human. Brandy: It’s myspace.com/foreverbrandy. And what’s so interesting about MySpace is I’m able to chat with all of my fans personally. There’s nobody else chatting for me, it’s me and my fans, one on one, and I do videos letting them know what I’m up to. I call my fans “stars,” because without them I wouldn’t be able to shine. DJ Booth: Brandy, I knew that you were an active participant on MySpace before you said all that. You know why? Because you knew your actual MySpace address. So many artists I talk to, they’re clueless – they go, “Hold on,” and you can hear them asking their publicist or their label manager, “What’s my MySpace, again?” Brandy: You can’t blame ‘em, but I really love my fans. DJ Booth: Well, I appreciate your time greatly, for joining me inside the DJ Booth, and I wish you nothing but the best of luck with your new project. Brandy: Thank you so much, you too, I will definitely talk to you again.

Won't happen...can't happen.

I'm going to Texas AGAIN for business. This is like the 5th time in just over a year. I think the company needs 2 save their money and do this 2 me alot less...ha ha. So, i'll be gone til Thursday or Friday. I'm not sure if i'll have internet access there. Have a good week!

SPEECH - I'm Just AN M.C. Hoopla '98 (1998) ...one of the greatest Hip-Hop's 2 drop b4 the 2000's. Incredibly overlooked. Yo Tim, this 1998 release from Japan has 5 trax not on the 1999 version. Usually it goes crazy expensive whenever it shows up on ebay. I got this one for just $5. There was another, u might wanna check 4 it!

Some of those songs are really good. I'm impressed. I find it a lil' hard 2 take him seriously as an artist tho.' I kinda felt that way about Jamie Foxx back in the mid-90's but i'm over that now. Hopefully i can do the same for Wayne Brady. I had no idea he sung at all. Thanx!

ICE CUBE + KRAZIE BONE - Until We Rich War & Peace: Vol. 2 (2000) I remember when this got spins on the radio. One of the best songs out at that time.

Naughty has been totally open about this new album for at least a year...whenever they announced Kay Gee was back (thank God!). I read somewhere else recently how things are coming along really well. I can't wait, Naughty is one of the best!

ONE BLOCK RADIUS - Shoplifta (self-titled) (2008) Has anyone checked these guys? I stumbled across their myspace page the other day and really liked alot of their songs. The album dropped Tuesday so i picked it up and i'm really pleased. It's a Hip-Hop group with reggae and indie rock influenced laced thru' out the music. Circuit City has their album on sale thru' Saturday for just $6.99. I urge y'all 2 check 'em out.

I don't follow sports, but this guy sounds like a loser (the original word i just typed was a bit distasteful...ha ha). I hate when people use "freedom of speech" as a ticket 2 be stupid and disrespectful. And i don't know how any black people feel about is comment, but i would be embarassed for him. We're all just people...but when u say things like that, u label yourself.

I'm sure they will eventually be released. It's only one of the most succesful shows of all time. At the same, shows are released when they are in demand. I can't imagin this show not being in demand. Especially if they've gotten to season 4. Sometimes they don't release an entire series because the previous ones didn't sell. Is everyone buying the seasons when they come out? If we, the fans, aren't buying them, then that's saying something. And someone who doesn't have season 1 thru' 4 has no reason posting and complaining about season 5 and 6 not being released yet.

Soul II Soul - Back To Life

Ha ha...this video is monumental. It's like, the moment that is truely showing the downfall of the pathetic rapper who's light, that was only fueled by gimmicks is burning out for good. It's like watching a car wreck in slow motion. Unless Kanye's music is nothing like his new single, i won't be checking for EITHER album.

Soulja Boy is mentally about 13 years old. His music and actions reflect it. I also think he's an idiot for dissing things that most Hip-Hop heads respect. I LOVE that i have cassettes and vinyl back in the day. I was never a breakdancer...but i thought it was cool that some of my friends back in the day did. Soulja Boy is everything wrong with commercial rap and commercial rap fans. Not only do they make music that acts as if true Hip-Hop music never existed and that talented people layed own the foundation for people like him 2 follow, but he knows nothing about Hip-Hop music or culture and infact disses it. That is the exact reason the people on the radio shouldn't even have gotten a record deal and that represents your average radio-listener. They get no respect from me. And on top of that, all these emcees and rappers over the years have put on this fake images. Let me be honest. If i saw 50 Cent, Ja-Rule, Eminem, Dr. Dre or anyone like that in the street, whether i liked their music or not, i wouldn't sweat it. There's probably a very few people in Hip-Hop and Rap that i wouldn't wanna make mad, and Ice-T is one of them....ha ha.

GYM CLASS HEROES - Home The Quilt (2008)

On another note, it is his last album on the label formally known as Def Jam. It's time to get revived and on another label that supports his kind of music.

LOG IN!!! I don't feel LL's last 2 albums were compromised at all. LL seemed comfortable with them. Lyrically he was at home. Maybe a little 2 comfortable but comfortable none the less. He wasn't letting the commercial scene effect his music. I understand that LL is doing something for the fellas, which i appriciate, but he has totally compromised on this album. He shared in past interviews that as a man of God, he didn't wanna cuss in his music anymore. He made that effort and executed it. He said in interviews. "I don't care if i sell less, I'm not gonna make explict records anymore." After 7 years of cleaned up lyrics, i don't think LL is convincing and comfortable making some of the records. I'm one of his biggest fans. I listened 2 those last 3 records non-stop....and still do. My main issue is the production. Half of it is not good at all. It's the kinda crap u hear on the radio. It's not his style or his sound. That's compromising 2 me. That's selling out. And the fact that he did it and didn't have a huge debuting week makes it even more sad. Ice Cube's record suffers from the same wack production. Last night i was watching "Ice Cube: The Videos Vol. 1" and was reminded just how dope his solo work was up until 2000ish. I haven't listened 2 his new record since the week it came out. I'm probably gonna pick up Ice Cube's "The Essentials" album that he just dropped Tuesday even tho' i have most of the stuff on it. We all know i support the legends. I hate the crap on the radio with a passion. I love the old school...i love the early and the mid 90's...and even some of the late 90's but i can't totally back some of my favorite emcees when they are compromising their music 2 stay "relevant" 2 the mainstream. FP needs 2 come back and show them how it should be done.

I think it's funny when we all throw our opinions out there since none of us know what's went on. None of us have room 2 judge. I'm sure polotics had something 2 do with it. FP being new 2 the acting thing and being "the star" and getting his way. As a veteran, it's sometimes aggrivating 2 see others coming up with success when u yourself studying it more, worked harder, and for much longer. I'm sure there were wrongs on both ends. It's ridiculous 2 totally defend either person unless it's pretty obvious that the wrong was all on one end. I'm sure he did catch a raw deal, leading 2 the bitter attitude. She sounds like he's past it, which is good cuz there is no reason 2 hold on2 bitterness for long. I almost make the same Ready Rock C comment that Tim made but thought it would be wrong...ha ha. I mean, he got the raw deal 2. Just dropped from the line up out of nowhere from your best friend. That is messed up. He had the right 2 be mad for a minute but it's not right or healthy 2 harbor that negativity. I know how it is 2 have people in your life that used 2 be your bestfriend and they did u wrong and even when u are mad at them, u still hope good things happen 2 them. It kinda drives u a lil' crazy. I think all of them are talented. I'd admire what they've done and support them all.

Personally, i think this is his weakest album. The focus isn't the strong. He's compromised his sound and style 2 have an album that will get attention from a male and more mainstream audience.

By the time it would be appropriate 2 consider this, Michael Keaton can play the older Batman with Tim Burton directing. Chris O'Donnel can be Alfred's replacement.

Everytime i come 2 the board and i see the title of this post...i think to myself "No...just NO."