JumpinJack AJ

I'm thinkin' the new album will continue the lyrical focus of Lost + Found. The dope thing about L+F is that every single lyric has a purpose. Most commerical rap albums have 1 or 2 good bars here and there (if that). But L+FP is rare becuz every lyric is dope...whether it's deep, funny, or whatever. I bet his next album is gonna have that strong lyrical focus. Unlike L+F, i think the production will be stronger and have more of a range. L+F has some different flavas and all the production is good...but not all of it is great. I think that there might be some more mainstream sounding stuff..and i'm really hoping for 1 or 2 R-N-B flava'd songs. I'm sure Jazzy will be somewhere in the mix...tho' i hope he'll be all over it. I hope that the JJ+FP album would fall in2 place b4 FP's next solo record.

I just thought u guys should know...instead of visiting the the board 3 times a day...i'm only going 2 visit the board 2 1/2 times a day.

I check it 2 or 3 times a day. Usually i only post at nite tho.' This is pretty much the only forum i belong 2 any more. I'm signed up at a few others, but rarely check them or post at them.

Life is full of ups, downs, twists, and turns. We are all different ages, races, and from different parts of the world, but we have one thing in common. We come across pitfalls and times in life where we just don't know what 2 do or what direction 2 take. When u hit a place in life when u are looking for advice, direction, or an opinion, post it here. No matter how serious or silly it is, that's what your family is here 4. We've all gone thru' different experiences and someone on this board is bound 2 have some good advice.

Ha ha...i've dressed like that 4ever. I've alwayz loved bright colors. Over the years i guess i've had 2 mature a lil' bit...but there's always a time and place for obnoxiously bright clothing. I guess i just like standing out and not doing the norm.

Keep your cool. Reguardless of how ignorant this person is, letting yourself get angered by him and u letting him control u. U know this person is an idiot...so don't take what he says seriously. Let that garbage just roll off. Besides u don't do something 2 lower yourself 2 his level. The only other thing i could consider would be addressing it 2 someone who could change the situation so that u don't have 2 get anymore involved then u already are. U might wanna consider getting down on his level in a cool way and just say "i'd appreciate it if you'd stop making those comments." Don't resort 2 fighting unless it's absolutely necessary. Staying cool is the best thing u can do...but at the same time, u can't allow yourself 2 be disrespected. That's why action should be taken. So talk it out. Don't come off offensive or accusing, just relaxed. I would only fight back if he would escalate things 2 that level...cuz u can't just stand there if someone gets agressive towards u. Just make sure it's a fair fight. U don't wanna play yourself by allowing things 2 go that way if u are out numbered if his friends would be jumping in. I'll pray on your situation...but i think this post has inspired an advice post...check 4 it.

2PAC - Good Life Until The End of Time (2001) This is one of the few doctored 2Pac songs that i feel is close 2 the level he would have released it on.

H A P P Y B - D A Y !! !

Since the article focused on the lyrics, that's why i ate it up. I've always been about positive Hip-Hop. Yeah, i like a few artists who stress the positive and negative. But i don't follow those artists the way i do the icons like JJ+FP, PE, EPMD, etc. If we are comparing tho'...artists like DMX do have a variety of things in their subject matter. Other than his voice, Jay-Z's lyrics have always annoyed me. Every songs is potentially written the same way. It's like when Ludacris got all bent outta shape when Pepsi kicked his deal 2 the side. The focus waz on his lyrics. LL Cool J and Run-DMC never had that problem with Dr. Pepper. My main thing overall is that artists need 2 be held accountable for their lyrics...PERIOD. It's time for change and growth.

When u are dealing with an artist like this...it takes time and alot of good actions 2 see that it's legit. Look at her past and her history. It's hard 2 swallow when an rapper who has associated themselves with certain things for over a decade tries 2 do something serious or positive. It seems like a PR move...after all, she went 2 jail. I'm all about people bettering themselves. But i don't like the people who do stuff just 2 look good.

China Cancels Jay-Z's Shanghai Concert SHANGHAI, China (Oct. 11) - The Culture Ministry has canceled rapper Jay-Z 's planned debut in China, citing his "vulgar" lyrics, a state-run newspaper reported Wednesday. The rap icon, whose real name is Shawn Carter, was scheduled to perform on Oct. 23 at Shanghai's Hongkou Stadium. "Some of Jay-Z 's songs contain too much vulgar language," Sun Yun, of promoter KS Production Co., was quoted as saying in the Shanghai Daily newspaper. The New York rapper's use of profanity and songs about drug dealers, pimps and violence apparently offended China's culture czars despite their recently allowing groups with sexually suggestive songs, such as the Rolling Stones and the Black Eyed Peas , to perform in Shanghai. A call to a representative for the rapper early Wednesday went unanswered. ------------- Ha ha...i think this is hilarious. For way 2 long, rappers have been totally irresponcible for talking about nothing but guns, sex, drugs, and jewelery. These unorignal fools are selling millions, gaining fame, and being praised for it. I think it's discusting and i have since 1993. Positive, intellengent people like FP have a fight and claw 2 get a hit single and they do hold themselves accountable for their lyrics and actions. These commerical rappers don't care what they say (if they actually say anything), how they act, and i think it's time start holding them accountable. If u are ignorant, if u don't care what u say 4 the kids 2 hear, u should have your options limited. Any thoughts on this?

I only posted that 2nd article cuz of the humor in it.

Yeah, what he said.

The only movies that FP has done that i see sequels that could be any good would be another Men In Black, Bad Boys, and I, Robot. Maybe...just maybe Sharktale. Otherwise, leave them alone...PERIOD.

USHER: How's He Doinnnnnnnn, For Real??? By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices It just became official. Usher is out of the production of the long running Broadway musical, 'Chicago.' In a statement issued this morning by his publicist Simone Smalls, the Grammy award winning superstar will not complete his final week of the multiple Tony Award winning show -- which celebrates its 10th anniversary next month. "Usher is currently being treated for an extreme case of strep throat," his momager Jonnetta Patton said. "He fell ill last Friday and his condition became progressively worse, so under strict orders from his doctors, Usher has been instructed not to perform." "He is really saddened that he cannot close out his last week in 'Chicago' with a bang," she continued. "Usher has had an amazing time on Broadway and loved every minute of performing on stage with the entire cast of 'Chicago.' He expresses his sincere apologies to all of his fans who purchased tickets to see him in 'Chicago' this final week and appreciate all of their love and support. He is thankful to the producers, the entire cast and production crew of 'Chicago.'" Barry Weissler, producer of the legendary musical, said "the entire company is sending their thoughts and best wishes to Usher for a quick and speedy recovery. [He] made a spectacular Broadway debut, bringing a great dedication, work ethic and his amazing talent to the show. We all hope that he might return at some point for the many fans that were unable to see his wonderful performance as Billy Flynn. Usher has found a new home on Broadway and is welcomed back anytime." -------------------------------------------- LIL' KIM: Taking On Washington By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices Has Lil' Kim cleaned up her act? Maybe. The recently imprisoned hip-hop personality has been making the rounds on the political front. On Sunday night, the Brooklyn native celebrated Reverend Al Sharpton's 52nd Birthday in New York City with an array of Big Apple big wigs. On Tuesday, she headed to Capitol Hill -- to speak out about issues affecting foster children and at-risk youth. The 31-year-old Grammy Award winning sex-pot (legally known as Kimberly Jones) was a featured speaker during the Second Annual “Keeping the Promise to At-Risk Youth” Conference in Washington, DC. On Oct. 3. Organized by Children Uniting Nations (CUN) and the University of Southern California School of Social Work, the conference is an annual, day-long dialogue dedicated to not only igniting awareness, but to also implementing solid mentoring programs and other educational services for foster children and at-risk youth. Senator John Kerry and Princess Dalal Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia were among speakers at the event, which included musical performances by by Miri Ben-Ari, Run DMC's Darryl McDaniels and soul singer Freda Payne. "It’s not what happens to you but how you handle it that matters," she told an audience of 150 politicians, businessmen and celebrities. "A lot of times, we all make bad choices, but it’s the experience that helps you make the right choice the next time." "It was during that 10-month stay in prison that I realized I had to become strongly involved in the children of our future so that they would not have to endure the struggles and pain that I had to go through during the difficult times in my life," the former Junior M.A.F.I.A. frontwoman continued. "I realized my strengths, my weaknesses and I realized the power of my voice." And the "Magic Stick" rapper, reportedly, used that voice to encourage corporations to sponsor and invest in programs to help at-risk youth. "So, the corporations that are here tonight, this is a call to you. Our children in foster care, they are you –the CEO’s, scientists, lawyers, astronauts, generals they could become, and yes performers, too. Just imagine this, the mind that will find the cure for cancer could be sitting in foster care right now and the only thing stopping him or her from finding that cure is hearing the words, 'You can do it,' 'You matter,' 'I believe in you.'" Well I'll be damned. The girl still does have some sense. If Oprah won't run for office, maybe Lil' Kim should.

MC HAMMER - Let's Get It Started Let's Get It Started (1987)

It's a bit early 2 share this...but here's one...

I think u are all thinkin' 2 negatively.

I love comedy, but i don't really buy comedy albums. I have one of Martin Lawrence's and a few Adam Sandler ones. That's about it tho.' If u like prank phone calls...check the Jerky Boys...i've always loved them.

Yeah, i wish this track would officially be released. This waz done back when Eminem came with crazy wit and stinging, creative lyrics. Jeff's beat is dope and Paul Yamz does what he always does. It really is a dope track...it deserves a proper release.

Yeah...when i think raw...i think of FP just writing the lyrics down in 1 sitting then just knocking it out in the booth. A few songs u can tell he spent a few days or weeks working on. I like the idea of him just knocking out a song without polishing it.

When i think raw...i think "less rehearsed"...i think of a verse with some fire behind it. I think about high energy and no stories...just rhymes. I could never consider a laid back track like "Summertime" or "I'm Looking For The One" raw. So i'm gonna say Just Rockin,' The Magnificent Jazzy Jeff, Numero Uno, Boom! Shake The Room, Willennium Interlude (even tho' it's a storytelling track), Here He Comes, Party Starter, We Won't Comin' To The Stage, and so on.

I didn't save the article, but i read one last night saying he waz in stable condition. So it looks like he'll be fine.

BMG Music has a mini-catalog tossed in with their monthly one titled "Classic Soul" which also features old school Hip-Hop. They highlight the release of "The Very Best of DJ Jazzy Jeff + Fresh Prince." Nothing special really...just wanted 2 share the pic.

KENNY LATTIMORE + CHANTE MOORE - Figure It Out Uncovered/Covered (2006)