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That's a fun song...lol I just discovered this remix and I can't keep listening to it this morning. It's not on the CD single I've had for years...now I gotta track down the vinyl C+C MUSIC FACTORY w/ NICE + SMOOTH - Do You Wanna Get Funky? (The Nice & Smooth Hip-Hop Remix) Do You Wanna Get Funky (Vinyl Single) (1994)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d2s6OXMF3g After you peep it or buy it, let me know if you are loving it as much as me.

Mya just released a new EP titled With Love. While her two albums released in Japan were a little more poppy, this EP is step back into straight R&B. As of now, you can only get it digitally. Unfortunately it's a short EP, but the music is good. The song "Space" is a solid, mildly trippy, moody, mid-tempo groove. "Like A Woman" is a vulnerable and very feminine song that has her singing over a sunny guitar. It's simple and perfect. "House Party" is a Summery mid-tempo groove that has a little bit of a throwback feel it as the music builds. The sound of "Do It" has a classic Mya sound and songwriting style. While it's too short, it'll hold me over while I wait for a new record. If you love Mya or straight R&B, check it out. You can get it on Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/Love-Mya/dp/B00IALI1KW/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&ie=UTF8&qid=1393643887&sr=1-1&keywords=mya+with

No way is this better than "Nightmare On My Street." The songs came out the same year and the Fat Boys' rhymes are elementary to FP's story telling and comedy. "Nightmare On My Street" is also much more polished when it comes to production. Ready Rock C also makes a better Freddy Kruger than the real Freddy Kruger...lol ARRESTED DEVLOPMENT - Truce Strong (2010)

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I watched it this morning. As always, it's fun. I just seems lacking once they do something from 2005 or later. Notice they had to take it back to the old school to make sure it had a strong finish.

I downloaded the album when it was first available, but I wanna get a few listens in before I comment on it. There's definitely some songs on here that I love. Here's an article I just found... http://ronnettecox.com/2014/02/13/indie-sound-behind-kel-spencers-new-album-lndnwud/ Indie Sound: Behind Kel Spencer’s New Album “LNDNWUD” Another part of surrounding myself with art is actively seeking out creative friends, people who inspire me, people I learn so much from. I need that! Its like air for a creative mind, so I would like to share these great people with you and I hope you receive them well! So it seems today is Hip Hop day on the site (see today’s Black History and Debate Posts ) in continuing the theme I’m excited to share dope new music with you all! (off the top some of my favorite tracks are “Blue & Green” and the tongue twisting “SANCUBROOKLYDELPHIA”) Kel Spencer, whom I’ve known for a number of years now is a really talented dude and not in the “I’m writing a blog post about him so I have to say that way” NO! If you’ve ever noticed he’s at the side of this site 24/7. I appreciate real creators, he’s not only a rapper but an actor, writer, teacher and of course self-proclaimed “warriorpoet”. A couple of weeks ago I was blessed to be among a select few to listen to Kel’s latest project LNDNWUD. Featured in the Bet Music Matters series and on MTV’s Sucker Free he’s been pretty busy but I connected with him long enough to get some questions answered. Check it out… RC: What brought on the inspiration for this project? (The moment you thought to make this a project about East New York?) KS: I’m a visual dude. And there was a time when most albums were themed around something visual. Not necesarilly a movie but a concept that could be seen, even if only by imagination. With the Barclay’s Center, and Adam Yauch Park, and The East New York Classic becoming one of the top 3 summer tournaments in the city, and more… Brooklyn has been a Hot Topic as of late. I figured, I’d add to it by inserting a theme based project focused on my part of Brooklyn, Brownsville/East New York. RC: Ok, Cool. Why the name LNDNWUD? KS: There’s a Diner in East New York called The Lindenwood Diner. It’s symbolic in many ways so I used that as the flag-ship for the movement. I actually, released a Trailer which gives a vivid description and background of the whole set up. RC: I’ve always past it but never eat there, I gotta try it. But moving on; what’s your favorite song on this Album? Collaboration? & Line? KS: My favorite song is probably “Blue & Green Ball” featuring Lydia Caesar and produced by DJ Static. But my favorite line is probably from Zone C and kinda sums up the mindset of the average East New Yorkian it goes: “Where I’m from it ain’t a whole lot of in-come so when it come-in it’s hard to ration out/ First chance we get to put that potato on the gas pedal we mashin’ out“ RC: Favorite moment of making this album? KS: The listening party. I have a blog www.WarriorPoetBK.com and the people who subscribe to it are my closest supporters. So when I had the project at about 70% done, I hosted a listening party where I invited the first 100 people to respond and I did it in 4 sessions of about 25 people per session. I fed them, gave out champagne and soft drinks and walked them through my entire process. I had them comment on songs and give feedback and so on. For example, the song “Church” now has organs in the track ONLY because someone at the listening party suggested it. That day was hands down, my favorite part of making this album. RC: I don’t remember gettin’ Champagne but…What do you hope people get from it? KS: A cleaner look at Urban Experience and Balance. We’re in a time where some people are keeping it way too real and a lot of stuff that people think are cute are really to our own detriment. In no way do I want to forget where I come from but I want to give people a view into the hood through a slightly different lens. A lens that is more balanced and without giving away too much of the project, I try to be that Balance. RC: Amen. Do You Censor Yourself? Did you write anything and then decide it was too much? KS: Nope. lol RC: Lol KS: I believe the home should be the ultimate place of censorship. Media is designed to push the limit. And they will push as far as society’s morals will let them. As long as the morals and ethics of our own homes are all over the place, then we can’t really hold The Media or the censoring powers accountable. RC: Hmm we’ll have to get back to that topic another day. For now let’s focus on the album. Why the decision to drop the album for free ? KS: Because I’m Kel Spencer and only those who care, care. There is a mixtape dropping every single day. There are 3 dozen videos being posted to WSHH [world Star Hip Hop] every single day. I’m blessed enough in my journey to be an emerging brand and not just a rapper. So I don’t mind positioning myself in the market place in an advantageous way that can allow me to give music away in lieu of selling the rest of my brand. There will also be some music coming that will have to be purchased but at the onset, I want to give people the option, especially since the market is so flooded. RC: You have a video discussing your feelings on giving up music? Talk about that a little and what brought that on and has feelings changed? etc. KS: Yeah, it’s called “A Hard 9″ Pause lol. And it pretty much speaks for itself. There’s creation of art and then there’s the business of art. There are certain frustrations that come with the business of art and I’m not so sure that I want to deal with those things for much longer. I have a plan that I will finish but while working this plan, I will make my decision on my next step. RC: Ok, I know those frustrations well! You’r keepin’ it pretty vague. What’s Next For You? KS: I think I just answered that, my dear lol!! Well, I’m looking forward to what being a BET Music Matters artist means. I want to see what this will be about. And I’ve played a couple of roles in films that will be in film festivals this year so I can’t wait to see how that will play out. And my Pens Of Power program is growing and there are some dope writers and poets and emcees coming out of that as well so I’m just Blessed and looking forward to growth. RC: So I hear you’re about to become a professor? Talk a little about that. KS: Yes. I was approached by 2 schools here in NY to teach Hip Hop Linguistics and The business of Hip Hop. That should be dope. It was the growth of my Pens Of Power program that attracted their eye and it feels good that someone at my age is respected enough by decision makers in education to play that type of role. I’m feeling good about it. Hit Here to download the entire new album LNDNWUD for free or buy the deluxe edition ►

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I previewed the first 3 tracks and said "screw it, I need to download this NOW!!" Even with only hearing the first 3 tracks, I can say this is dope! I'm crazy hyped to hear the whole thing.

GYM CLASS HEROES - Shoot Down The Stars As Cruel As School Children (2006) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JO5u59CrRJc Such a dope album. I listened to this for the first time in awhile. GCH are one of the best things have have happened to Hip-Hop music in the last 10 years.

BOYZ II MEN - Flow Twenty (2012) I love this joint.

That's probably my fav Ice Cube song of the 2000's. Strangely in the mood for 2000's pop this morning. MANDY MOORE - I Like It So Real (1999) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_9pH5YhalQ

He said 15 years he wasn't going to do it. They just want to make "news" by announcing the fact over and over again. I really hope this film falls to pieces before they attempt to make it. I didn't like reading confirmation (again) that they are rebooting MIB. It makes sense that a reboot could be done well, but I feel it's one of the few things FP could do for the rest of his career (until he turned into the Tommy Lee Jones character...lol). He hasn't been choosing many comedies or movies that allow him to give us that Fresh Prince style comedy. I miss that. I think most people do.

She did the dang thang! She sounded great and she especially got comfortable as the performance went on. The mix between her and the band and the background singers was great. I hope this appearance puts a lot of attention on the EP. It's so good and I'd hate to see it get swallowed up by the music on the radio.

Man, I haven't seen that terrible video in forever. They would have been better off splicing old music video footage together to reflect the fact that it was off a Greatest Hits album. TONI BRAXTON + BABYFACE - Hurt You Love, Marriage, & Divorce (2014) This album is great. Expect a review in the next few days.

Yeah, not sure if this is gonna get a CD release. I couldn't find anything saying there were plans to release a physical copy. I certainly wasn't gonna wait. I always wasn't gonna be stingy with $5.

I just want to make sure you have all got the album by now. If not, here's the link on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I3YE5EC/ref=sr_1_1_rd?ie=UTF8&child=B00I3YE8IK&qid=1391482535&sr=1-1%3C/a%3E I'm so happy with this EP. I hope it gets a CD release and that a full album comes in the future. She's performing on Arsenio this week too!

SARA GROVES - Fireflies and Songs Fireflies and Songs (2009)

I was always baffled by that. I mean, Wyclef was even on the same label. I can't imagine what would have made it NOT make the cut. There was extra room on that album, plus "Da Butta" is the most average song I think FP has ever done. I can't imagine a song with Wyclef from 1999 not being amazing. I will say I like FP delivering that rhyme differently in that clip.

I love it. It seems like he's tighter with a lot of people in the music industry now a days. He just seems like he's staying occupied between albums. On a separate note, aren't I remembering that between Big Willie Style and Willennium, he collaborated with Wyclef? The song just never got released.

That's even cooler! Class act!

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I found this article interesting. Christian singer Natalie Grant left the show, even though she was up for an award, because she thought it was tasteless. Christian Grammy Nominee Natalie Grant Walks Out of the Grammys Culture, Email Featured 1,524 comments Christian Contemporary music star Natalie Grant was nominated for two Grammys. Grant was up for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance for “Alive (Mary Magdelene),” a song she wrote with her husband Bernie Helms, and Best Christian Music Song for the chart-topping “Hurricane.” The couple went to the Grammys proud to represent gospel music. Little did they know when they arrived at the Los Angeles Staples Center that they’d be going to church. To warm up the congregation and open the service, Beyoncé twerked her ample bethonged derriere to the delight of millions. After that, Natalie and Bernie were subjected to Mrs. Carter sitting astride a chair in, shall we say, an extremely come-hither position. Next the high-powered billionaire, Jay-Z ,and his bodacious bride left little to imagination about what goes on in their boudoir when nobody’s looking. From there, Natalie got to see pop star Katy Perry, who used to sing about Jesus. However, since crossing over into showbiz stardom she’s been circling the vortex of hellish behavior for years. Katy, wearing an illuminated Knights Templar cross on her chest, pushed the envelope beyond ‘kissing a girl’ in what even the secular media described as a Satanic Ritual, or at best, witchcraft. Right about that time Natalie and Bernie were probably starting to feel out of place among people winning awards for being “Up all night to ‘Get lucky.’” It’s unclear which debauched performance prompted Natalie Grant and Bernie Helms to call it a night. Hopefully, they were already gone and missed the church-like mockery that was overseen by Reverend Latifah. Wedding music was compliments of a menopausal Madonna on behalf of 34 same- and mixed-sex couples who tied the knot on what’s supposed to be a music awards show. Refusing to pass judgment on the debacle, after she left Natalie had this to say on her Facebook page, which in a few words said so much: We left the Grammy’s early. I’ve many thoughts about the show tonight, most of which are probably better left inside my head. But I’ll say this: I’ve never been more honored to sing about Jesus and for Jesus. And I’ve never been more sure of the path I’ve chosen. Read more at http://theblacksphere.net/2014/01/christian-grammy-nominee-natalie-grant-walks-grammys/#qWUGhvCC7lCGsuKb.99

O-TOWN - Suddenly O2 (2002) I've always loved this song, but haven't listened to it in years. Rich co-wrote the song, which was obvious the first time I heard it because he has an amazing away of writing lyrics that connect to the scene the story paints. He also breaks a huge music rule by changing the lyrics of the chorus at the end of the song. I didn't hate O-Town back in the day (in fact I liked a few of their songs), but I bought this album used for a dollar back in 2003 or 2004 and loved it.

I didn't even realized that video got posted. That was really cool of him to return the favor by doing a video. I hope he knows that we all appreciate it.