JumpinJack AJ

I listened to it online a few days ago. I like it a lot, but not quite as much as most of the older stuff. I will be picking it up though.

HA HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good job stalking, Julie. lol

I wonder if she was supposed to put that out there like that...lol

I remember reading about Masta Ace's involvement in Willennium years ago. From my understanding, it was much more limited than Kel Spencer's. The way he described it was exactly like I envisioned it. It was a collaborative effort amongst friends/peers.

This is the sound! This is so much better than those garbage beats he was settling for months ago. Looks like he's abandoning the crappy sound on most of the previous songs we've heard. Even the featured artists are dope.

SCARFACE w/ RUSH DAVIS - Steer Deeply Rooted (2015)

It's crazy to think how much life has changed since then. I remember being a kid and watching it and thinking it's the greatest thing on TV. It's crazy to be so much older and thinking the same thing. The images are kinda cool in that first article, but I hate what the artist did with "Will" and "Ashley."

Awesome. I don't care much for the upgrade to Blu-Ray, but maybe I'll see if someone gets it for me for Christmas...or if it's just reasonably priced.

CARLY RAE JEPSEN - Let's Get Lose E*Mo*tion (2015)

It was fun, but the new songs ruined it some. They aren't Hip-Hop and they aren't history.

MARKY MARK - The Illest (unreleased FEAR soundtrack) 1996

I loved these clips. DJ Jazzy Jeff + Fresh Prince, LL Cool J, Eric B. + Rakim, A Tribe Called Quest, Biz Markie. Every time I watch clips of Yo! MTV Raps, it just takes me back. Being young, no responsibilities, staying up late on the weekends when they'd air the long episode of Yo! MTV Raps. Fashion, music, culture, everything was good back then. Even the emcees that I didn't like were good...lol

Jerry Heller Might Sue Straight Outta Compton Eazy E's manager finally saw the movie and wasn't pleased. By Evelyn DiazPosted: 08/29/2015 11:19 AM EDT Straight Outta Compton is one of the biggest success stories at the box office this year, so it's no surprise the film is attracting its fair share of controversy. Now, Eazy-E's manager Jerry Heller is one of the people to come out of the woodworks pointing a finger at the N.W.A biopic, which has already soared past $100 million at the box office. Played by Paul Giamatti in the film, Heller was an integral part of the group's success, though he was accused of preying on their lack of knowledge of the music industry and using it to his advantage. Heller, who says he was not consulted about the film, finally bought a ticket to see the flick, and was none too pleased about the way he was portrayed. "I did see it on Saturday," he told The Los Angeles Times, "and I’m still not willing to comment right now on that movie because I think sooner or later it may be part of an ongoing litigation." Well, they had to see that coming.

Praise! The Isley Brothers Release 23-Disc Greatest Hits Box SetEntertainment | Justin Dwayne Joseph | 08/28/2015 | 12:58 PM EDT (Photo: Evening Standard/Getty Images) The legendary R&B/Soul groups chronicles 24 years of music with 'The Isley Brothers: The RCA Victor and T-Neck Album Masters (1959-1983)' For over five decades, The Isley Brothers have pretty much created music that has probably been the soundtrack to some point of your life. That heart wrenching break-up? The Isley’s Brothers---and a little 151 and coke or a glass of Moscato---were there. Bedroom relations with your man? Cue “Between the Sheets.” Your day off from work? Is that “Summer Breeze” we hear? Simply put, these men have the made life defining music. Now, the legendary group is chronicling a substantial piece of their long musical legacy with the release of The Isley Brothers: The RCA Victor and T-Neck Album Masters (1959-1983), a 23-disc greatest hits box set that features every album the group released during that 24-year-period. From their days as a 1950’s era “doo-wop/gospel vocal group,” to their transformation into one the “world's preeminent R&B rock 'n' soul powerhouse party” bands; this collection is a must have for that Isley Brothers' music aficionado. The box set features newly remastered versions of 21 albums released on both of the record labels, and 84 rare and previously unreleased bonus tracks. Major, right? If that wasn’t enough, the set also includes for the first time release of the "Great Lost Isley Brothers Album": Wild In Woodstock: The Isley Brothers Live At Bearsville Sound Studio 1980, which many have pegged as a “pivotal moment in the fusion of rock and funk music.” Born and raised in the suburbs of Cincinnati, Ohio; O'Kelly Isley, Jr., Rudolph Isley, Ronald Isley and a fourth brother, Vernon Isley (who died a couple of years after their first incarnation)--began performing as a group in 1954. The Isley Brothers: The RCA Victor and T-Neck Album Masters (1959-1983) is available on Amazon.com now. http://www.centrictv.com/entertainment/music/articles/2015/08/28/praise-the-isley-brothers-release-23-disc-greatest-hits-box-set.html

Okay....maybe not...OKP Exclusive: Yasiin Bey Calls Out Those Still Using The Words “Mos Def” When Yasiin Bey shared his new surprise single “Sensei On The Block,” many outlets (including Okayplayer) focused on it being labeled a Mos Def track, and harkened his return to the name by which we originally knew and loved him. Now, in a statement offered exclusively to Mr. Mass and Okaypalyer, the MC has set the record straight: Mos Def is gone for good. No more. Kaput. Any reference to new songs being released as “Mos Def material” are improper and, in his own words “illegal.” We’ll be the first to admit we made a mistake in our coverage of “Sensei,” but are now more than happy to help set the record straight for the entire music news industry. In his video statement (shot live on location from Banksy’s Dismaland), we’re notified that in no way is Yasiin returning to his old name. We’ve gone back and corrected our headlines (and heads); you oughtta do the same. “Whatever reports that you’ve heard that I’m returning to the name Most Def are false, and any music that’s been released under that name recently is without my consent, my knowledge. It’s being sold illegally. DOn’t support it, it’s corny and whack to do that. I’m tired of people playing internet games, slandering me and trying to start rumors; I don’t do that to anybody, and I don’t appreciate it being done to me.” — Yasiin Bey Bey also stresses that “the internet can be a very irresponsible place in terms of information and news,” a statement with which we agree wholeheartedly. Delivered to us by French maestro Mr. Mass, the clip should be watched in full by anyone who gives a damn about getting it right when it comes to this legendary artist’s music. http://www.okayplayer.com/news/okp-exclusive-yasiin-bey-mos-def-correction.html

Here's an update they sent to those who supported their Kickstarter... I Am, I Be... Posted by De La SoulHello Fellow Humans, Well... we're working hard to get this album sounding right for your vents to receive. Please accept our apologies for the delay in updates. Great news!! We've recruited more amazing talents and we're happy to announce that we now have Usher, Pete Rock, Roc Marciano, Estelle and Snoop Dogg on the album. Can't wait for you to hear these collaborations!! The work to complete this album has increased, but progress is still in forward motion. For your viewing enjoyment, here's some footage of Bob Power, getting some of these mixes underway. Now, let us get back to work... Peace! DLS https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1519102394/de-la-souls-new-album/posts/1337668?ref=email

With all of the recent news of Yasiin Bey making headlines, the Brooklyn MC’s return to music was a topic of conversation for many, and with the release of a video for “Basquiat Ghostwriter” earlier this week, it seemed his return was inevitable. Now he’s back with more new work, this time in the form of a Ski Beatz-produced track called “Sensei on the Block.” Released as a Mos Def song, it is a reunion of sorts for the rapper and producer duo, who previously worked together on “Cream of the Planet,” a single from Ski Beatz’s 2010 album 24 Hour Karate School. With two new songs released in one month under different stage names, the enigma and ever-evolving entity that is Mos Def/Yasiin Bey continues to surprise and inspire, but one constant has remained – both are undeniably Hip-Hop. Mos Def is certainly repping his old, familiar sound on this latest release, and his Bed Stuy shout-out adds a bit of throwback familiarity to Heads who have been following him since his earliest records. While official word on any forthcoming album hasn’t begun to circulate, Mos Def has nonetheless been busy lately, venturing into the world of stand-up comedy, putting forth a challenge to other rappers (which was allegedly leaked without his consent), and putting forth music as Yasiin Bey. Check out “Sensei on the Block,” and head over to iTunes to download it. http://ambrosiaforheads.com/2015/08/chris-rivers-opts-for-a-lyrical-tribute-to-sean-price-in-the-form-of-a-freestyle-audio/

Hmmmm....yeah. I'm not crazy about his voice. I almost like the music of the first song, but I don't like how it's mixed. With some tweaking, it could be a decent funk song. I agree with you though, this guy shouldn't get anywhere near a Hip-Hop song. He seems a little too into himself without any reason to be.

Julie, what is something that we can associate this guy with? His wish washy response makes him sound like a 10 year old kid trying to look cool after he did something stupid. And I don't want to judge someone by their looks, but it does look like this guy should EVER attempt to make a Hip-Hop record.

MACKLEMORE + RYAN LEWIS w/ KOOK MOE DEE, MELLE MEL, GRANDMASTER CAZ, + ERIC NALLY (2015) Yo, I love this...lol. Old school. Legendary cameos. 80's. Comedy. Randomness. Lyrics. Theatrical Hip-Hop mashup-up.

A TUPAC MOVIE Is Already Being Made By Boyz N The Hood Director and Actor Who Played Pac in “Straight Outta Compton”#1 Tupacs Twin If you’re one of the many people who went to see “Straight Outta Compton”, there may have been a scene that left you thinking you saw a ghost. It happens at the end, when Dr. Dre is in the studio during his Death Row days, working on “California Love” with the late great Tupac. In reality, it was an actor by the name of Marcc Rose. #2 Boyz In The Hood Now his Tupac looks and acting chops have scored him the lead in a new Tupac biopic directed by legendary Boyz n the Hood John Singleton. #3 Afeni Shakur In a recent interview with Yahoo Movies, Marcc Dicussed the movie: “Me and John Singleton are trying to brainstorm and form together a proper biopic for him,” . You may remember that the two were already working on a Tupac movie, but left after Tupac’s mother, Afeni Shakur was left out of the filming. #4“When Singleton exited so did I,” he says. “If the rights to the biopic are returned to ‘Pac’s mom, Afeni Shakur, John Singleton and I will be reassociated with it.” #5 Fingers Crosse Let's all hope a biopic is truly in the works, because we'd love to see the true life of the legendary Tupac!! http://spectacularimagetrends.me/3446775-13147158?utm_campaign=ml&utm_medium=ml&utm_source=ml206&utm_term=3446775

I don't even know who this guy is. When they reference "Come and Get It," are they referring to Selena Gomez's hit? If so, that was a good pop/dance song, but unless that guy is really versatile, I wouldn't want to hear him doing a track with my favorite emcee.

Simple mis-labeling. I watched this when it aired live. This performance as actually for an American Music Awards special, not the actual award show. Later that year this performed "I Wanna Rock" on the AMA's. As I recall, the other Hip-Hop/Rap performance was Snoop Dogg.

I picked up Compton. It's pretty average at best and rather unlistenable. "Talking To My Diary" and "It's All On Me" are the only ones that met the standard of what I was hoping the album would be like. There's too many features and the experimenting he did with the sound just wasn't worth it. I'll listen to it more later, but after the first sample, I'm not eager to do so. I'm more eager to make a dope mix with those two songs I like.