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JOHN LEGEND - Stereo Once Again (2006) John Legend is an incedible talent...and the album is solid, but i don't like this nearly as much as his 1st. It'll probably grow on me...but i've had it since it 1st dropped.

There's a whole lot of Hip-Hop and R-N-B in the bottom half tho'. Most of that will stay there while the higher stuff shifts and falls.

LOOSE CANNONS - Girls Life Goes On (2006) Fuq is jamming 2 a classic!!

FLAVOR FLAV - Wonder Why (self-titled) (2006)

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I've only seen the single disc version...but i don't really care 2 get my hands on the 2 disc version since it has nuttin' 2 do with Jeff...just the regular trax. Anyways, the mix is dope. I've been listening 2 it non-stop.

THE PHARSYDE - Runnin' Hip-Hop Forever III: Compiled And Mixed By DJ Jazzy Jeff (2006) Props 2 TopDawg for bumpin' ABC. I love them...ha ha...i almost popped in their 1st CD just yesterday.

It's good 2 heard Boyz II Men are finally coming back. I just found out last month that they released another Christmas album last year. It waz only released in Japan also. Back when Throwback came out, i got the "Grandfather Clock" CD single which had a b-side on it that is nothing short of amazing. It waz better than everything on Throwback...and not a cover of a song.

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Some of Busta's recent problems have disappointed me as a long tyme fan. But 1 thing is 4 sure, he brings the most energy 2 the game. On top of that, he constantly pushes the border when it comes 2 creativity. He has one of the best track records for longevity...and MOSTLY IMPORTANTLY...he's one of Hip-Hop's biggest fans. These wack rappers have no respect for Hip-Hop or the music. But Busta, along with FP, LL, Black Eyed Peas, Ice-T, etc LOVE HIP-HOP and stay current even when they aren't recording. I've wanted 2 see Busta Rhymes live for years, i'm glad u got the chance.

I usually get knocked for disliking Jay-Z...but whatever. I don't like him...and i havn't really liked him since 97/98ish. Even b4 then, he couldn't hang with the greats like LL. I like that someone put this out like that. Jay-Z has been overrated for years. His voice is annoying, his lyrics rarely amount 2 much and from his persona (that can be pulled from interviews, articles, and newz) just doens't make him sound like the kinda person i'd even wanna meet. Give it 5 years...people will be asking "Jigga what?....Jigga who?"

I didnt' know it came out yet. I'll never agree that K-Ci has one of the best voices in R-N-B...but i love Jodeci and K-Ci & Jo Jo's albums...so the 1st time i heard about this album, i knew i waz gonna get it. I guess i need 2 look it up.

Even if that waz a real record...those guys aren't overly successful staples in the movie industry. Who cares. If FP actually wants that record again, he could easily get it back.

This would be the site. The official one is held back by it's officialness. There are alot of fly-by-nite fan sites that were put 2gether by fans who haven't stayed down 4 the long haul. There are a few other good sites out there...and they are all put 2gether by members of this website. So yeah, when it comes 2 news and info, this is the mainsite 2 go 2...after all, JJ+FP themselves have checked out the site. On top of that, most of the people on this board have brain...something u won't really find on other Will Smith and JJ+FP sites.

LOOSE CANNONS - High Life Life Goes One (2006) I've been waiting 4 this album 2 drop since last winter. Those of u who like old school Hip-Hop, witty new school rap and the Beastie Boys, u may wanna check them at www.loosecannonmusic.net or www.myspace.com/loosecannonmusic Check the trax Fat Girl, High Life, New York City Girls, Gettin' Drunk, Jamie Got Her Boobs Done, and Breaking Up. Silly stuff.

Jay-Z is a fool if he's gonna defend his promotion skillz with Def Jam. 2 videos isn't impressive at all. Way back in 1989, LL recorded 2 videos 2gether for Mama Said Knock You Out and that waz over a decade ago. Jay-Z can successfully run his own label...but not Def Jam. Def Jam is supposed 2 be the premier Hip-Hop label. He's done good things with Ne-Yo and Rihanna by spotting real talent, having them work with really talented producers, proper promotion, and gaining lots of success. Where's the real Hip-Hop?!? It's not there and most of the real emcees on the label aren't happy with how things are. Read the interviews. Todd Smith isn't LL's best album but it's still a good album and easily better than nearly every Hip-Hop album that has hit the top 10 for more that one week on the Billboard charts. LL openly confessed that he knows his sales will slide a bit since he isn't cussing and how he openly gives praise 2 God. But his latest album should be doing much more than what it is. As an artist who has been around since the mid-80's in an ever changing music genre, u are bound 2 have an album here and there that sells weaker than other. Just like b4, he'll comeback big again. However, after hearing "Bump This," i don't think it'll be with the Todd Smith 2 album if it actually comes out. I think it's kinda weak that LL is collaborateing with that G-Unit vermon...AND letting them cuss in his music. Hey Jay-Z...Method Man dropped a new album...so did The Roots...where is the radio airplay and videos? Let's be real, once Russel Simmons left, Def Jam ended. When i think of Def Jam, i think of LL Cool J, Slick Rick, Public Enemy, Redman, Method Man, Onyx, Def Squad, DMX and the DefSoul artists.

Ever since the mid-90's...big sales have leaned more and more in favor or wack artists. It's taken over a decade for the mainstream face of Hip-Hop/Rap 2 shift of legit multiflava'd Hip-Hop to be replaced by poorly processed commercial garbage. Many of us have been sick of it all along. It seems nearly irreversable at this point but i'm still crossing my fingers. I mean, how long can the recent chart toppers really keep fans musically and intellectually interested in them?!?

Very cool...i hope this brings lots of money in for the cause.

The UK version doesn't have "Chosen One" tho.' I got my Japan version for about $30...which isn't bad at all. That's just about right 4 a release from Japan.

Happy B-Day, playa!!

Thanx 4 this. It's depressing 2 hear talented old school artists loosing the fire becuz of what commercial rap fans are settling 4. With that attitude, the real artists will never overcome the kiddie crappy music.

Interesting read. Good 2 see that he's on his way back 2 where he needs 2 be.

The fact that the "article" is dated in August makes it pretty phoney 2. If it were true, he would have owned up 2 it now and it would have gotten more attention then Lance from NSYNC coming out.

Getting your hands on the Japan release of Lost + Found will get u all 3.

Every solo male R-N-B artist is said to be gay at some time...MJ, Usher, now Ne-Yo. I won't really buy in2 this until i see the actual article from a legit source. I waz thinkin' the same thing Fuq waz...why would he have had a kid awhile ago if he waz gay an in a relationship. I know there are a few entertainers who have done that 2 keep their private lives secret, but Ne-Yo wazn't always aiming 2 be a solo artist...just a writer and producer. I have no problem if he actually is gay, that doesn't make him less talented. However, since a big part of me likes the artists i like becuz i can identify with them and their lyrics would definitly take a hit if he would be singing about guys...ha ha.