JumpinJack AJ

I like it...but something the verses just isn't right. I also feel that her vocals should be a little louder. The sample on the hook is dope, but i'd take her vocals out of it and keep just the sample.

Left Eye, Tatyana Ali, MC Lyte, Slick Rick, Biz Markie, Kel Spencer, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, Shaggy, Sean Paul...and of course The Magnificent Jazzy Jeff.

When i found out about the compilation album he's throwing 2gether, i was also told that he's trying 2 change the game in his own way. Here is a bit of the conversation i had with the source last month (slightly edited by the way)... ------------------------------------------------------------------- JumpinJack AJ: i mean, is it a mixtape? Hip-Hop compilation? etc? xxSOURCExx: Nah, an official album xxSOURCExx: There will be hip hop artists xxSOURCExx: Reggae artists xxSOURCExx: R&B singers xxSOURCExx: The whole nine but it's an attempt to get rid of the garbage that's out there xxSOURCExx: The whole project will have one central positive but still edgy theme... JumpinJack AJ: yeah, i'm all about that. I HATE what's on the radio. It's like Hip-Hop is my 1st love...but on the mainstream front, there basicly zero talent. And i don't keep my ear 2 heavily 2 the underground that much anymore xxSOURCExx: I feel you, dawg. I'm sick of it myself. ------------------------------------------------ FP has strong ties 2 the golden age of Hip-Hop. Stronger than his ties 2 the popular mainstream stuff. I'm guessing it's safe 2 say we'll get a mixture of old and new. However, i don't know what the chances are that he'd take it far back as Grandmaster Flash and so on. I don't know of 2 many colaboz that haven't gotten released. I know there waz a track with Jeff he did called "Keep It Real" for Big Willie Style that never got released...which waz apparently one of the best trax done 4 the CD. I don't consider Wyclef or Warren G old school. Of course Kwame produced other stuff for FP's current album. He's at least from the 80's.

TheFreshestofThemAll....that is my joint as well. One of my fav songs of all time.

FINALLY!! I personally don't care about the Aftermath stuff that much. If Rakim walked away from them cuz of artistic differences, then the music truely wasn't up 2 his level of expectation. He'd work something out 2 put that stuff on his new album if it waz worth it. Besides, Dre's production skills have been ?uestionable 2 me the past few years. He's working with alot of untalented people and his beats are up 2 par. I'd rather hear more Pete Rock or DJ Premier under him than Dre.

Nobody lost big. Articles have headlines like that 2 get readers. I watched alot of the show last nite and it wazn't 2 bad. I think it's mainly becuz i've learned 2 be open 2 other music styles since commercial rap dosen't do it 4 me. Of course i'd put it on mute when there waz a performance i didn't wanna see and unpause the CD player....but i liked the show compared 2 The Grammies of the 90's.

LYFE JENNINGS - Lyfe 268-192 (da album)

I for one can't stand T.I. Yet another dime a dozen rapper on the radio.

By the time the album is in the finishing stages, i think FP will be on the album. Since the next album seems like it'll be taking a different direction from the 1st one, i think he'll definitly be on it...and at home. Another thing 2 take in consideration...JJ wasn't on B2R...and FP wasn't on The Magnificent. BUT JJ waz on L+F...so i'm thinkin' FP will be on The Return.

Yeah, back when Big Willie Style waz blowin' up. All these people from the early days of his music career tried 2 do him greasy in the court room.

I submitted the lyrics 2 "A Touch of Jazz (Collapsed In The Street Mix)" years ago. I rarely check the lyrics page. I thought they were always up there.

JAGGED EDGE - So Amazing -self titled- (2006) I can't wait 4 the new album

Busta is keeping code with Hood 101..."don't snitch." However, like the reporter said, as spiritual person, i'm sure he'll lead them 2 who did it. It could also be a public cover up but that he has or plans on tell them who is responsible 4 the shooting. As a famous emcee, it's dangerous 2 make moves like that cuz we all know how common it is for greedy unfamous rap entorage cats 2 do whatever it take 4 their famous counter part.

I can't understand why so many of u are saying that what's "hot" is what Hip-Hop is or must be. Hip-Hop music is based off Hip-Hop culture...off the lifestyle. Not the charts. If u think Ja-Rule and 50 Cent are representing that, that's your thing. If u think Hip-Hop is drugs, ho's, money, and being hard...then maybe u've never been exposed 2 it or educated on it. Sure, some people live that lifestyle...but these cats selling millions of records aren't. And why would an incredible Hip-Hop artist like Mary J. Blige work with lowlifes like 50 Cent. Because the music business is both music and business. Record labels and producers pull that stuff 2gether half the time. That's why many artsits getting interviewed can't say 2 much about the other artists' career...cuz they simply aren't truly fans of their music in the 1st place. Hip-Hop is life...your around the way brother writing rhymes every night in his bedroom isn't anymore or less Hip-Hop then a legend like Rakim. There's a million cats who love this thing called Hip-Hop and who are doing it without the fame or the big money. Joe, u said u've never heard of Arrested Development. U can buy Eminem's and Ja-Rule's albums all u want. But Arrested Development waz on top of the charts and winning Grammies years b4 those 2 even recorded their 1st rhyme. After AD took a break, they desided 2 keep things indie cuz the music business is a joke. By saying u've never heard of Arrested Development, u have just shown your limited knowlege on Hip-Hop. I'm not knocking u at all, but how can u say Ja-Rule is Hip-Hop if u haven't even heard the real thing. I know about real Hip-Hop...i know about old school...and i know about this new commercial trash polluting the airwaves. Take it 4 what it is. But don't defend the trash until u hear the gems or get a taste of Hip-Hop culture yourself. I'm not the only one who feels this way....i'm just the only willing 2 jump in the ring. Those who i've talked 2 outside of the board should step up for what they believe in...but even if they don't, i've done it 4 them. Bigted, i always respect your opinion on Hip-Hop...what happened. I'm not the only one on this board scratching my head. I'm out.

I could never really get in 2 Jay-Z after 1998...and even tho' i respect alot of Nas' stuff, i can't say i follow him that closely. But it is refreshing 2 read something like this. At the same time, am i the only one who is having "The Best of Both Worlds" flashbacks??

I'm sick of these immature, talent-lacking fools who are getting record deals who are shooting, stabbing, and fighting each other. It's time 2 grow up learn some self control. Busta needs 2 start hanging out with people of his caliber.

KELLY CLARKSON - Because of You (live on the Grammies) Breakthrough (2004) This song is amazing. 2 see her put it 2 the stage (while looking beautiful) is great.

MARY J. BLIGE feat. DAVE YOUNG - Alone The Breakthrough (2005) Amazing song off and amazing album!!

Don't tell me 2 sit back and accept the current trash on the radio and label it Hip-Hop. That's just crazy. Hip-Hop hasn't changed over time. The commercial side of things have changed...but that doesn't mean my taste in music will. Just cuz watered down, talent lacking fools like Nelly, Ja-Rule, and 50 Cent are on the charts doesn't mean they are the face of Hip-Hop. Hip-Hop is alive and well thru' the artists who are making real music...quality music from the heart. Nelly, G-Unit, and Lil' Jon make commerical Rap music...period. U can't change the definition of Hip-Hop music 2 fit what's popular. Listen 2 Lifesavas, Arrested Development, The Fugees, Kel Spencer, etc. That's Hip-Hop. Hip-Hop has different styles. That's why there is Run-DMC, then there's OutKast, then there Digable Planets, then there's The Roots, then there's Public Enemy, etc. Notice the different styles...but it's all Hip-Hop. Nelly, 50 Cent, J-Kwon...that's commercial rap. Hip-Hop heads don't respect that or listen 2 it. Ain't nothing wrong with commercial rap...but don't spit on Hip-Hop's name by saying Ja-Rule is Hip-Hop.

We should start another poll. How many people who voted "Big Will" own at least 3 JJ+FP albums b4 they made their opinion.

HaPPy BiRTHDay!!!

Lost + Found my friend...Lost + Found.

BLACK EYED PEAS - My Humps (Lil' Jon Remix) My Humps (Australian Import CD Single / Monkey Business (2005)

Very cool. But where did they get the info that The Score waz their 1st album?!?!?!?!

Props 2 Spike Lee!! I couldn't have said it better.