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Never seen these. Everyone looks depressed in the first one. And I bet Alfonso is glad that picture exists...LOL

DMX, MOS DEF, JOHN FORTE, MIC GERONIMO, CANIBUS, + BIG PUN - Cypher (1998?) DMX posted this on his Facebook and it's the first time I've ever seen/heard this. THIS IS SO DOPE. I've never seen such a random group of emcees coming together so casually during early stages of their careers and just rhyming and supporting each other. While I normally favor Hip-Hop from 1988-1996 the most, lately I've been missing the late 90's...and this was my perfect fix.

It looks '89 to me. I'm not saying I don't believe this story. I just want to see a more official article. Like we've already said, it's just so hard to believe it took them this long to come with with dirt on him. PLUS the article quote just doesn't "scream" FP.

I'm surprised this took so long to dig up. That's really weird since we live in a time where we celebrate mug shots and love to seeing famous people "do badly." In the industry, the entertainer always catches the heat when they didn't do anything. That's the way it's always been. At least Charlie didn't bite off his face.

Sounds like you're here for all the right reasons.

Ha! Very good point. I genuinely like most of their work though. When I think of late 90's Hip-Hop, they are probably my favorite production team. The fact that most of their less-inspired stuff got more shine on FP's first 2 albums was a little annoying, but overall I think they made great music. I wonder if they are still working together.

I saw this when Jazzy posted it on Twitter which is linked to his Facebook. For some reason my computer won't download it properly. If someone wants to email it to me, let me know. I saw a lot of good reviews on it.

Good Lord, thank you for sharing this Chris. I'm instantly this guy's fan and will be checking out music tonight. I hardly ever put explicit stuff on my FB wall but this is one of the songs that has earned it! On a separate note, I recently got into F. Stokes (who opened for Arrested Development when I saw them a week ago). He's an artsy, intelligent emcee from Chicago who kinda reminds me of Common Sense at time. He's also an incredibly nice guy.

In a word; this is "excellent."

I didn't really go out of my way...this video was dropped in front of me and thought a few people might enjoy it. I couldn't believe someone would act this way in front of a judge. I just thought the awareness that the person he is in real life is just as awful as the music he makes should be shown. In this sense, he actually "keeps it real." Quite a feat for an "artist" of his caliber. If you can think of a more accurate way to title this thread, I'll open to suggestions.

If there's anyone who doesn't think Lil' Wanye's an idiot, watch this...

This list is NOT complete. I think we should create our own list. Awesome pix tho.'

That pic is legendary!! I've never seen it before! Each group is missing a member in this pic...lol.

Yes, I got it of Ebay. Forget how long I had it...but when I bought my house, it was the 1st pic I hung...lol. I had been watching it for years and eventually there was one that was only $10. It's 24x36. The Homebase one is smaller and square so there's more frame tucked behind the Code Red one. If I pulled it out more you can see the Homebase, Summertime, and Ring My Bell covers. I'd like to get "The Things You Do" in there two but I don' wanna buy a$12 single PLUS shipping just to fill more of the frame...lol. And I'm not taking the insert out of the one I already have.

Hey all, since I finally have some free time I posted a picture in Jazzy's Throwback Thursday for the first time in months. I was hoping you guys could show your support by liking my pic. It features a lot of my JJ+FP collection.

I'd like to see more articles like. I'll probably be listening to BWS all day 2morrow, now.

I love this song. First and foremost, the beat is DOPE! It's a legit club beat...which so much better than the watered down dance pop we're often stuck hearing in top 40. It reminds me of a fresh version of 1996-1998 club music. I like how Jaden is comfortable on the track but as always, I wish he'd liven up his performance. Willow continues to be this wiser-than-her-years-artsy genius. The visuals, the color, and the dancing make it a great video.

Ha ha...I'm pretty sure he's wishing we never saw this....lol.

This is sooooo dope! I wish I could see this!

Good lookin' out! I hope you guys can go!

Yeah, most of the time he has the lazy approach to his vocals. That's what what the top 40 rappers do so it probably affects his style.

I tried to pick up the album today and couldn't find it anywhere. I had no idea Jazzy was on the album!!!! This song is so dope...it actually reminds me of 'Days Like This" Kenny Lattimore type stuff. I'll be searching for this album more tomorrow!

Leave this stupid idea ALONE.

Okay...the beat is DOPE. I like the old school vibe I picked up from the visuals as well.

I believe what they were saying was "What is Will Smith...to Hip-Hop in 1996?" Keep in mind he officially retired in 1995, Code Red only made a ripple in the Hip-Hop world three years prior. Certainly they know of JJ+FP's importance to Hip-Hop, but after he separated himself from music for so long "Will Smith" was strictly a movie and TV star. Sure Hip-Hop and JJ+FP took up the most of his career but really distanced himself from that. While "Will Smith" was relevant to acting, the name itself was not worth much in Hip-Hop due to his own choices. I'm not disagreeing with there being a certain amount of ignorance to what is being said. After all, they are calling themselves out for the mind frame they were in and ended up working together extensively. It makes me wonder where their relationship stands now.