JumpinJack AJ

Great article!! Thanx 4 posting!!

I just wanted 2 bump this up cuz i wanna give it another listen when i get off work.

MARIAH CAREY, JERMAINE DUPRI, + FATMAN SCOOP - It's Like That Just saw the video on BET. I justed a simple video 4 this song...but it's over the top, classy, in a mansion with a slight storyline setting up 4 her next video.

Happy B-Day!!

:hilarious: 50 Cent is one of the ugliest guys in rap. This picture is so stupid. He put money in Ja-Rule's pocket 2 get that CD and then take a picture with it. 50 Cent is the epitomemy of what it what is wack. Thanx 4 sharing...makes me wanna hit him with a car even more. :hilarious:

I gotta stick with the original. The R-N-B Remix is dope, but it dosen't support the real vibe of the song. Even tho' i've heard only a few seconds of that remix with Elephant Man, i don't think a guest artist is what the song needs. I gotta go with the original, i think it captures the vibe of the song perfectly.

Well, i'd be disappointed in him 2 if i believed all the negative press and tabloid newz. But as a long time supporter of him, i don't believe he's livin' like that...so all these means nothing 2 me.

Whoa!! That is smooth!! Definitly a different take on the song compared 2 the original. These "Switch" remixes remind me of the remixes of the mid and late 90's. They'd remix a song and bring it in2 a different genre...Pop Mix, Hip-Hop Mix, R-N-B Mix, House Mix, etc. I'm likin' how they are approaching the song at different angles. I'm defintly liking the original version the best...but this is a great way 2 spin the track in a different direction. Thanx 4 hookin' us up!!

I listened 2 snippets of their 1st 3 albums (i thought they only had one unreleased album at that point) and most of the trax were dope. Definitly amoungst the best of what Hip-Hop has 2 offer. If they havn't changed it, u can hear snippets of all their songs on their website. I'm hoping 2 get all of their albums this summer, if they are selling them again that is.

I'm definitly looking forward 2 what he's bringing lyrically. It's the beats that i'm worried about. I'm just scared the completed version of the album will overlook his traditional style people like myself have grown with and want really bad right now. I really like Switch, Party Starter, and Pump Ya Breaks, but if their isn't a Pump Me Up, Don't Say Nothin', Afro Angel, or The Rain type style...i'll be really wanting more.

Tim sent me an article on one of my favorite groups that i don't have any albums by yet...ha ha. Anyone who loves real Hip-Hop with a twist should give them a listen. Here's the article 4 those who care... --- 4th Avenue Jones www.hiprocksoul.com 4th Avenue Jones is a band that has consistently pushed the boundaries of its sound with a groundbreaking blend of rock, soul, and Hip Hop influences. Their energy is reminiscent of the glory days when music was art and innovation was King. The 4th Avenue Jones signature sound, ‘Hiprocksoul’, is a flavor that defies conventional songwriting with a combination of energy and precision. They recently completed work on an incredible new album entitled STEREO: The Evolution Of Hiprocksoul (Lookalive/Gotee/EMI). Lead vocalist Ahmad Jones calls the project “an optimistic celebration of music, and its ability to help quench our despair.” 4th Avenue Jones was conceived by Ahmad Jones, known to long time Hip Hop fans as Ahmad. His 1994 platinum single “Back In The Day” thrust him into the national spotlight at the age of 18. Frustrated by the corporate politics choking the industry and the “plastic junk” being forced on the masses, Ahmad decided to abandon his solo career and form his own label, Lookalive Records. He set out to bring together a dream team of gifted musicians who were committed to the art of music. “It was my goal to create a situation that enabled us to make the music we loved on our terms, and be treated fairly in the process,” he explains. “In the band we feed off one another’s influences and are always introducing each other to artists we dig, like Tribe Called Quest, Depeche Mode, Public Enemy, The Cure, Rachmaninoff, Sibelius, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Rage Against the Machine, Radiohead, and almost every artist that ever appeared on YO! MTV Raps. We work things out in a collaborative way - it’s a lot more fun than being a solo artist.” The vision for the band was conceived in 1997 when Ahmad Jones commenced rehearsals at a house, which was located on 4th Avenue and Jefferson in South Central Los Angeles. In 2000 the band was formed, and the Jones’ independently pressed and distributed their first full album, No Plan B. Their persistence paid off as their fan base in the Los Angeles area began to grow. Local weekly gigs soon followed, spreading word of the Jones’ classic level of showmanship like wildfire throughout the West Coast music scene. Interscope Records caught wind of the 4th Avenue Jones buzz, and quickly offered the band a deal. After enthusiastically completing the 2002 Interscope project, No Plan B: Pt.2, the band continued to electrify audiences, sharing the stage with such notables as Sheryl Crow, Macy Gray, The Roots, James Brown, Black Eyed Peas, Musiq, and others. Sadly, they were kept in touring limbo by the label and the album was never released. Frustrated, the Jones’ eventually earned their release from the label altogether. “Our initial response to the Interscope fiasco was disappointment,” says Ahmad. “But our disappointment led to such a tremendous musical freedom. We were encouraged to musically ‘dumb down’ a bit inside the corporate culture of the major label - and on a subconscious level we did. The lesson learned was to always be true to yourself and your art. Our true sound would have never been uncovered had we not been forced to dig a little deeper.” Fortunately, by the time they returned to independent status the Jones’ had already stamped an influential mark, and their fans stuck with them. Inspired with a new vision of things to come, some changes in the band were made. Ahmad enlisted a roster of amazing talent that would position the group for refinement and growth: his wife, Tena Jones, blessing the vocals, Tim Stewart aka “Timmy Shakes” joining on lead guitar, the amazing Gailybird on violin, “Phat” Albert Parker on bass, and Derrick “Dee” Calloway on drums. The new collaboration ensured consistent, invigorating performances, and set the pace for the next phase of their careers together. “Our chemistry shows that we are authentic about who we are and what we do, and people appreciate that,” says Tena. “People who support our band know we are always going to give it 100% in terms of our energy on stage, as well as our preparation beforehand.”

SMOOTH - Love Groove

Lately, since i got BRIAN MCKNIGHT's new album, Gemini, i've been listening 2 that and his past stuff (always amoungst my favorites). JENNIFER LOPEZ's Rebirth also has been in the CD player on heavy rotation. When i'm in the mood from some acoustic pop/rock stuff, i pop in some JASON MRAZ. I've also been listening 2 alot of SMOOTH's stuff (the female rapper/R-N-B singer who waz on Jive the same time as JJ+FP).

I know who he is...but i'm not familiar with anything he's done. One day i'll skool myself and check some of his classic films. He was a HUGE sex symbol which waz ironic since he waz one of the 1st huge stars 2 keep things in the closet. Most people would see a picture of him and recognize him without knowing who he waz. His most famous pix are usually of him in jeans, leather jacket, hair brushed back, with a cigarette.

Yeah, i've seen alot of those...never did get one tho.' I think when i finally get my own place, i'll catch up on posters. I'll have my huge studio/music room and grace the walls with stuff like that.

I'm lovin' these... :jeffspeeditup: :jazzyinthehouse: What the heck is this one... :ahonetwo: Looks like a smilie is petting it's hampster :bugginout:

Ahhhh....i now see the deepness of a dancing horse!! It's just as deep as a 50 Cent lyric!! However, a dancing horse makes me laugh cuz it's funny...a 50 Cent lyric makes me laugh cuz it's wack.

Yo! I'm actually feelin' this!! I'll be the 1st one 2 say that Lil' Jon has zero talent when it comes 2 touching a mic, but i think him and his crew can come up with a decent beat (...they can also come up with some hot trash). But i'm really feelin' this remix. Do u know the name of the mixtape or where i could get my hands on a "official" copy of this? I'm just really likin' the way FP sounds over this beat. It's kinda cool that they would wanna remix this FP track even if none of us are really fans of Lil' Jon. I could totally see myself driving thru' downtown at 3 in the morning blasting this.

For some reason, it stopps working after the 1st few seconds for me. Any chance someone could flip this in2 an MP3?

FRESH PRINCE - Switch (Tha Arkatek / Lil' Jon Remix)

The new one is hilarious. I don't understand it...i don't even think there is anything 2 understand...but it makes me laugh.

I don't normally watch Saturday Night Live...but Queen Latifah waz on so i had 2. I only caught the 2nd song she performed, but i makes me wanna go out and finally get her Jazz/R-N-b album.

FP: Man, i don't even like makin' movies...but if i plan on taking the family out 2 Micky D's...i better get started on Wild Wild West 2.

I'm just playin'...but i know u know where i'm comin' from.

Here's my guesses...i haven't read anyone else's so 4give me if they repeat what others have already typed... 1. Here He Comes Obviously one of those "i'm back" type trax. Probably one of those building intros with a slightly intense beat. 2. Party Starter Well, we heard this one...and energy-infested party joint 3. Switch We've all heard it, u-neekly styled club banger. 4. Mr. Niceguy Already heard about this one. Explaining that just becuz he dosen't choose 2 get down and dirty by replying 2 ever diss aimed at him, it dosen't make him soft. 5. Ms. Holy Roller Heard about this one 2. It's about people being pushy about making others believe in their beliefes. 6. Lost & Found Definitly an explanation of where he is at musically. It probably touches on Hollywood and how his music career has been a bit neglected since the mid/late 90's but now he's back as the Fresh Prince. 7. Why” featuring Mary J. Blige I'm thinkin' this track is one of those worldly trax. Dealing with things like war, polotics, maybe 2days mixed up family structures...all the negative things we suffer from in this sinful world. 8. Could U Love Me Sounds like a love joint. 9. If U Can't Dance featuring Nicole Scherzinger from The Pussycat Dolls I think this'll be a slightly comical party joint. The Pussycat Dolls singer probably makes this a radio-friendly pop-appeal kinda song. 10. I Wish I Made That I thinkin' this is just a Hip-Hop joint about Hip-Hop music. 11. Pump Ya Brakes We heard this one. Instructional song about people who don't know how 2 act right. I love the topic of this song. 12. Loretta This is either gonna be a love song, a comical song about some girl's character, or a serious song about what happens 2 a girl. 13. Wave Em Off I think this'll be one of those inspiractional, self-love kinda joints presented in a Hip-Hop fashion. Just tellin' people 2 not let haters get 2 them.