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I'm lovin' that album 2. I'm definitely missin' the ATOJ vibe tho.' WILL.I.AM - She's A Star Songs About Girls (2007)

Very well said....almost 2 well.

I agree with Tim. Back then, Kel was just coming up writing and rhyming. He was light years ahead of of all the popular rappers getting success back then (except for the one's who established themselves in the 80's and 90's). He just didn't have his voice other than being FP's up and coming potna. As time crept on, we know what he waz capable of when The Streets Know That came out. I had no idea where 2 get it from but luckly i got the hook up and got a mixCD straight from 3rd Power (including 2 freestyles that u won't find anywhere else). The freestyles were dope becuz they illiminated his only weakness back then...schetchy production. His freestyles were over current beats from other artists and his lyrics shined just the way i hoped they would. When it came 2 "The Streets Know That - EP," the subject matter and rhymes were great. The only weakness 2 the EP is that he didn't have access 2 the best beats. That waz the project 2 truely getting things rolling. The "Who Is Kel Spencer" mixtape is what really put him where he'll probably really dig his feet in. His rhymes have strengthened, the beats are getting increasingly better. There was still a track here or there that i wish got a remix just 2 upgrade the beat, but that's it. Moving on to the stuff he's put on Myspace. His lyrics are only getting better. However, he has choosen weaker beats for his freestyles...i think only 2 make him appeal 2 the commercial rap fans who are just now hearing him. When it comes 2 the actual songs, i only wish he did fewer songs with a sound like "The Building" and more with a sound like "The Definition." As a supporter, i can't knock his own artistic decisions...that's just what i want. So 2 hear that he finally has a stable record deal and that he's leaning towards a "backpack Hip-Hop" sound is exactly what i waz hoping 4. He's come a long way. He's definitely one of the writers and rhymers of all time. It would be hilarious to even compare him 2 anyone on the charts right now. As a man, he's grown and matured. As a business man, he's learned alot and started alot of things that could blow up further if he wants them 2. I can't wait 4 the album. It's been a long time comin' and it's just around the corner.

Sorry, i thought u wrote it yourself. I was like "why did they post that??"

WILL.I.AM - S.O.S. (Mother Nature) Songs About Girls (2007)

Rap feuds are a joke and have been for awhile. The only reason i'm not against it is cuz their is a reason 4 it. Jay sucks as the head of Def Jam; period. He's been screwing careers up and if people still viewed Def Jam as the same label, he would have destroyed the legacy of the label. Jay isn't a battle emcee. I've never heard anything come out of his mouth that was branded "battle ready." If u think Jay has any chance 2 defend himself against LL if he chooses 2 attack, u are fooling yourself. Nobody has perserved in the game like LL has.

No doubt, those pants are way 2 tight...the whole outfit is a bit off. I guess he's just being Hollywood.

Don't even start up that idiotic crap again. Go 2 the Sony board if u wanna talk about tabloid lies.

TONE LOC - Hip-Hop It Is Kinda Different Cool Hand Loc (1991)

As much as feuds don't interest me anymore, i wouldn't mind seeing this. Yeah, i think Jay-Z's last album waz pretty decent, but as a person, i'm still not convinced i could tolerate him. LL's is the king. He's stuck under a label that used 2 be respected and have history (LL being more of that history) but Jay-Z has ruined the label. Sure Ne-Yo, Rihanna, The Roots, etc are all good...but it's no longer Def Jam. He's ruined what used 2 be Hip-Hop's mainstay label. He's turned his back on good projects and supported wack ones. He deserves whatever is coming 2 him.

Yeah, 2 be honest, FP's movie don't really excite me until the week they come out. I like all of them (some more than others) but i really could care less about anymore movies. I don't even keep up with the movie news. Partly because i possibly don't want 2 be excited about them for a year before they come out. I just want music. That's all i ever really wanted. I don't think i'll ever get truely hyped up for another FP way in advance until BB3 or MIIIB.

Yeah, almost every movie coming out has sequels in line already. I think the trend needs 2 die out so that sequels are only considered after the 1st movie is really good, if it makes sense 2 do another, and if they can get all the right people back 2 do the sequel.

I only saw the 1st one he waz in. I'm waiting 4 the show 2 come out on DVD. But i might have 2 check these out in the meantime. THANX!!!!

Happy Birth 2 Da Day!! I hope someone gets him something 2 wear so that he never wears that sweatervest again. Jada dressed him bad 4 that pic.

Actually, i saw an interview with him that came out somewhere around 2004. Sway (i think) said that when he interviewed Eminem a few months prior, he asked him about his daughter and Em replied that he didn't see his daughter often and that he regreted it. Sway said Eminem didn't seem motivated by music becuz it waz taking him away from his daughter. He said the tone of the interview went down. He then asked 50 Cent if he felt the same way about it and his child. 50 basically gave an answer saying he didn't really feel the same way and that they "understand." In so many words, he honestly said that his career waz top priority and that family can wait. No joke...it waz done by MTV...maybe it's on their website. 50 Cent is a musical joke and a pathetic human being.

AALIYAH - Don't Know What To Tell Ya I Care 4 U (2002)

Bootlegged versions are a joke. Crappy quality, missing footage, bad editing. Why waste the money on crappy product. Besides, bootlegs aren't putting any money in2 FP's pockets. Wait 4 the real deal.

His freestyles are wack. Literally the WORST i've EVER heard. His lyrical ability and flow haven't showed any true skill. We only have one song 2 really go by. Omarion's appearnace is a B+, the production is a C and K. Smith's flow is D+ or C- (if u wanna be generous). Compare K. Smith to Lupe Fiasco. There's no reason 2 believe he's gonna do anything worth listening. If FP's nephew is gonna do music...he should be following FP's footsteps but he isn't. His interviews are annoying...if his music is gonna be stemming from his personality (aka; keeping it real), his music is gonna be annoying. And not 2 be ignorant...but he doesn't seem very smart. I'll listen 2 his other stuff 2 give him the benifit of the doubt, but after all these interviews and "freestyles," K. Smith is turning out 2 be a catastrophic waste of time.

RUN-DMC - Peter Piper Live At Montremx 2001 (2007) I didn't know this album waz coming out (it has a DVD release 2!). Run-DMC fans need 2 check this. I love it!!

I'm back from Texas (Dallas/Fortworth area). I don't know that everyone will be interested in my trip (especially since most of it waz business related)...but i'll probably post a summary of it in a few dayz. There were a few really funny moments.

Even i liked half of this last album (and picked up a used copy of it). The lyrics and production impressed me on so many of the trax that i'll give this album a listen also. I remember liking 2 songs off of "Blueprint" when i heard....both being singles i think.

I've been waiting 4 this. No doubt i'll get it the day it drops.

I'll be missing in action for the next 5 days or so. I'll be at a managers conference in Texas for 3 days hearing alot of stuff that i already know 4 the most part...at times being reminded that i'm smarter than many people who have the same position as me...and trying 2 meet people in the home office and warehouse who will hook me up with stuff when i need it. There's lots of things i could be doing at work and especially in my personal life...so i'm not totally hyped. But i'll keep a positive attitude and make the most of it. C-Ya'll soon!! p.s. I hate airports!!!

JESSICA SIMPSON - My Love In This Skin (Japan Import) (2003)

Man, after reading that reply, it made me realize just how boring music is. I think the last time a Hip-Hop album dropped 4 the mainstream that REALLY excited me waz when LL's Todd Smith came out. Don't get me wrong, i love Common Sense, Talib Kweli, Public Enemy, etc. Those are the best newer albums out now. But there waz once a time when Hip-Hop excited me. These new guys just need 2 fade away. Only the strong and smart survive. There will be mostly a totally new line up of successful Hip-Hop and Rap acts in a year or 2.