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2Pac said in many interviews that he wanted be "like Scarface" and drop an album every 5 years or so. But when he felt disrespected by Biggie and his camp, that feuding fire kept him going...which piggy backed the fact that he waz recording non-stop 2 fulfull his Deathrow contract and get off the label. He also said many times how he wanted people 2 say "u remeber when 2Pac waz real bad?" I think that 2Pac would be doing just that. I could see him dropping albums like Me Against the World that were loaded with intellegent and deep lyrics. I could see him switching labels and living a safer life away from negative people and staying outta trouble. In between albums, i would see him collabing with the most talented artists and West Coast artists. In between those albums, i could see him building a very impressive acting career. I could see him ending all the beefs he had lounging with the legends of 80's and early 90's Hip-Hop legends.

Yeah, i love 2Pac's music...even the stuff he never intended on releasing. But i'm sick of the doctored stuff. Most of the producers aren't providing beats on a level of quality that 2Pac would have accepted. And lets be real, these new school cats have no business being on the same track with him. If they are going 2 do an album with new school collabos, they should have kept the original beats and previously released album music and gave talented emcees ones verse that could be added on2 the original track. I just wish she'd release the trax in their original form. And if they aren't totally finished, the only person allowed 2 touch those trax would be the original producer of the song.

Well, i only listened 2 Ludacris' album in a store. And i'd have 2 say "Lost + Found" cuz when i peeped the album, it didn't stand out 4 me enough 2 even remember it. Ludacris isn't my kinda artist, but i still listened 2 it in stores cuz i try 2 give everything a chance and while i thought there were a few good beats on the album, none of the album stood out as very lyrical 2 me. Looking beyond the actual music...if u are going 2 put Ludacris up against the Fresh Prince...i don't think Luda has a chance.

This all seems unnecessary 2 me. I heard this on the radio last night.

Yeah, the show waz dope. Of every award styled show, this is the one i look forward 2 every year. I think this may have been the weakest of all the shows...but that isn't a bad thing, it waz still good. I actually didn't like the Beastie Boys tribute that much, it just seemed kinda under rehearsed. While more than half of the tribute performances were good....ALL of the artists who were being honored ROCKED it. Rakim showed us while most arists these days need to follow the leader. His new song waz ill. MC Lyte rocked it 2. I think Da Brat repped female emcees to the fullest...however, i could have done with Lil' Kim and Remy Ma. They didn't deserve 2 be on that stage. Why waz Yo Yo and Salt-N-Pepa there and NOT on the stage alongside her instead. Ice Cube also reclaimed his crown. I also liked the Eazy-E tribute. So many people, including alot of people on this board, underestimate him and it waz about time he get a tribute. Same with Afrika Bambada...he's so overlooked these days. Black Thought, Talib Kweli, and Q-Tip did what they do best...just rock the mic. But what waz up with Q-Tip's 1989 haircut?!? The show waz dope...if u missed it, catch the reruns!!

2Pac isn't a gangsta rapper. Listen 2 his lyrics. I would consider him a street poet and versitile artist. He did political Hip-Hop, hardcore Hip-Hop, true school Hip-Hop, party jams, everything. Only his time on Deathrow really showed the unbalanced 'Pac who dedicated alot of his lyrics 2 over-the-top street stuff. On top of that, 2Pac and FP were actually cool. FP does like the early 90's harcore hip-hop and g-funk...but there waz actually some brains involved in that. He respect Dre's and Snoop's stuff. U gotta remember that Ice Cube mixes hardcore Hip-Hop with political Hip-Hop. Dr. Dre's stuff mixed classic P-funk with hardcore Hip-Hop, and Snoop's music is an extention of Dre's style. While i don't like cussing and over the top thugged out stories, alot of that music kept my attention. What is considered "gangsta rap" now is just a joke. No classic samples, introspective political views behind the lyrics. In fact, usually there isn't any redeemable quality 2 the music. I'm not totally overlooking some of the talented artists like Snoop...cuz he's guilty of that from time 2 time 2. Back then, FP actually listened 2 that stuff along with true school Hip-Hop. He stated that in interviews. As Mr. Nice Guy/Team Player, FP supports everyone...but listen 2 "Lost + Found"...need i say more?!?

MC LYTE - Ruffneck (Live) On the VH-1 Hip-Hop Honors (2006) Man, i wish they'd release a CD with the audio of these performances.

One of my friends/co-worker's grandmothers had a stroke 2day. It's always a rough time when someone who is a parent figure is suffering or passes away. I talked 2 her and it didn't sound good. I'm just asking that everyone lift her up in prayer in hopes of a recovery. If it's her time to go, i'm asking for guidence, wisdom, and understanding for my friend and her family. What makes this extra painful is that her grandmother raised her...not her real mother (who got more involved in her life later). She's 26 years old and still stops by her grandmother's house every single day.

Welcome 2 the board.

Ugh, when is something going 2 give.

2 KEV: My best advice would be getting your name out there and trying 2 start relationships with people in a similar field. Book have lot of info, but experience is the best teacher. I've learned so much by doing theater and i've learned alot about business since i've taken over the photography studio i work at. U just wanna soak up all the knowledge u can and never let it go...if it doesn't apply 2 something now, it will later. Approach someone who can give u the game or take u under their wing by talking about THEM and praise their work and success. That will get them on your side and let them know u are interested in what they do and see if they'll give u a job or share info or even show u around. Be bold but curtious. 2 JULIE: I think that your situation is easier than u think (not that i know tho'). I think maybe u should take a break when the guy comes in next time. Be outside when he leaves so u can be there 2 attack...ha ha. Spark up a convo by talking 2 the dog and then talk about the dog or ask ?uestions. From there u say how u've noticed him coming and ask if he'd like to get together.

JANET JACKSON - Accept Me Every Time (Import CD Single) (1998) I just got this single...not only do a love the club mix of "Every Time," but this b-side is dope. Janet's new album is okay...but i wish her music was more on this level of quality.

Looks like a Jackass skit waiting 2 happen. :)

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.