JumpinJack AJ

"Gangsta" Rap is dead. Dr. Dre said it himself in 1996. When one of the pioneers of "Gangsta" Rap says it's dead, it's dead. Since 1997, we've only heard party-oriented pop rap, wanna-be thugged out rap, and dirty south rap and a lil' bit of true Hip-Hop. Who has represented "Gangsta" Rap since 1996? 50 Cent? No, he's faked out thug rap. Lil' Wayne...nah...dirty south rap. To me the gangsta era of Hardcore Hip-Hop started with N.W.A. and died with Dr. Dre leaving Deathrow and stating it was dead. Someone could say Snoop reps it...but lets be real. Snoop has grown and his subject matter has shifted. He does an occiasional track in his old formula cuz that's where he came from. Warren G? Well, we throw him in that G-Funk category cuz that's what he calls his style of music, but his subject matter has never been dominated by "gangsta" subject matter. Dr. Dre's music has been inconsistant since he's pretended he never said phrases like "Gangsta Rap is deal"..."it's just entertainment"...and "Gangsta Rap" is wack." Don't get me wrong, i'm looking forward 2 his new album and i liked Chronic 2001, but when he tries 2 kick a gangsta styled rhyme, i'm rolling my eyes and only enjoying it for face-value.

MICHELLE WILLIAMS - We Break The Dawn Unexpected (2008) I really like her gospel albums...but the edge on this new single is really good. Just feel good R-N-B mixed with a dance vibe. The DC reunion can wait. I wanna see what this album is gonna do.

I love this joint. 1st really good song 2 leak in awhile!! THANX!!

After Hancock, i doubt FP will be doing any superheroing any time soon.

I'm confused as 2 the "theme" of this list. It's all over the place. It's good 2 see JJ+FP get love like that tho.' Here's my personal top favz.... DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince “Summertime” Queen Latifah "Just Another Day" Ice Cube "It Was a Good Day" Boogie Down Productions “South Bronx” Tupac "California Love" All Eyez On Me And here's others that i really like from the list... Jermaine Dupri f/ Ludacris "Welcome to Atlanta" Common "The Corner " Cam’ron f/ Juelz Santana & Jim Jones "Come Home With Me" N.W.A "Straight Outta Compton" Scarface “On My Block” Black Star f/ Common "Respiration" Blahzay Blahzay "Danger" Blah Blah Blah Bone Thugs-N-Harmony "East 1999" E 1999 Eternal Gang Starr "The Place Where We Dwell" MC Shan "The Bridge" Sir Mix-A-Lot "My Posse's On Broadway" Is it just me, or do the newer songs (good or bad) seem very forgettable next 2 the 80's and 90's classics?

I want 2 defend LL, but after some of the stuff i've heard and some of the people he's worked with...i think u might have hit that one on the nail.

I remember when this was aired on TV. Classic. Later editions of Homebase included this remix. It also popped up on the Greatest Hits album and The Very Best of... album.

I think he's only doing this becuz so many of his new songs are so "common" and right up ally of the people who typically like the boring, unfocused, uncreative mixtapes. Mixtapes are typcially the dumping ground for anything that won't make the album due to many reasons...the main one being that the music is average. Will i get it? Yes. Will i like it? After everything i've heard so far...i'm not sure how 2 answer that one yet.

R u serious? R u saying that the web isn't always a legit and factual news source? :mygod:

KEL SPENCER - Billie Jean 4000 Brooklyn Spartans - The Mixtape (2007)

She probably proud...most commercial rappers blow up cuz they are are idiots on the radio.

:clap2: Ummm....who didn't see this coming?!?

What an idiot....show's the average intellegence level of people who like Soulja Boy.

JJ+FP wanna do shows. If they REALLY wanna do it, not having it piggy backing a movie isn't gonna stop them from doing it. I don't care about a any premiere...i just want a show.

I saw a part of the video the other day and thought the same thing. Fun, creative, wildness. Busta's last album is actually really good. Probably better than the 2 or 3 that came before. I can't say i've listened 2 it in awhile. I just remember thinking half the songs were dope...and the rest were good.

Oh, i'm definitely not running with any of this very seriously until there's a truely legit source.

I didn't even read the articles yes....but i'm writing Kel 2 have an intervention...ha ha.

I'm not saying that this is definetly how this paticular list is. I just know that that's what the case is most of the time when they talk about how many albums have been sold when it comes 2 double albums. If that is the case, Big Willie Style is actually number 5.

I love Kel. Y'all know that, he knows that...but i'm just wishing he'd be dropping stuff with that "backpack" sound he said his album would reflect. I just think 2 much of his production (like this song) is over produced and lacking musically. His lyrics and flow are great. Some of these beats are just not that impressive 2 me. I hadn't heard this one. Thanx 4 posting about it.

I have all of them but one. I think 6 of them belong up there. The OutKast and 2Pac albums were probably 2 discs per sale. That's at least how they did it back in the 90's. Say it says 2Pac sold 5 million copies, he would have actually sold 2.5 million becuz they count every double album sold as 2.

Wow, that song is amazing. I love it! It's my favorite song by him. The lyrics are solid and production is flawless. Sadly, pain usually is the best inspiration. If the song is really written for Remy Ma, it's hard 4 me 2 imagin her as very lady like which slight taints the song in my mind.

GEORGE MICHAEL - Father Figure Faith (1987) Takin' it back...ha ha

As far as i know, this is actually a song off the Almost September album (MC Lyte's group) and KRS-One is featured on it. Lyte put it up on myspace a week or so ago.

Her group Almost September is digitally dropping their album at the end of this month. The music is dope. It's exactly what i've been waiting for and i'm pretty sure alot of people here will like Almost September. KRS-One is featured on one of the trax. I asked her if she'll make a physical CD available but got no reply. A few years ago MC Lyte was quick 2 reply 2 e-mails...i guess things have changed. RICH CRONIN - Cab Driver (Unreleased) (2005)

D'ANGELO - Superman Lover (Live Cover) Yoda - The Monarch of Soul (2007) I don't think D'Angelo had anything 2 do with this album, but since i really like his stuff, i finally got it. I hope he gets his stuff 2gether.