JumpinJack AJ

Yeah, the "God Blessa" cracked me up.

THE FUGEES - Wanna Be The Very Best of the Fugees (2006/2012) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEp_0qx-wR0 I really wish they would have finished that 3rd album. I have this song and "Take It Easy." Did they do another song in 2005-2006?

It's a bit dated but I like it. I especially like the version with the Isley Brothers sample.

Yeah, I know that there hundreds of songs that feel like "Summertime" but at some point it could turn into a regular mixtape that happens to have a Summertime title. I'm anxious to hear it tough. I much rather have the Heavy D mix he said he was gonna do.

That's silly...looks fun, but I have bought a gaming system since the Super Nintendo...LOL.

I was doing some random digging and found a song that Jeff recorded and mixed back in 1995. It's been awhile since I've found something old/new so I quickly bought the CD single on line. You'll see other familar names from Jeff's crew of the early-mid 90's. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owdjCbKIp_A http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlRLKc1nWUw More info... http://www.discogs.com/Jewel-T-Driftin/release/851995

I love this idea. It makes perfect sense! It's a modern day classic and it's the movie that defined "WILL SMITH, THE ACTOR." I remember seeing the midnight showing back in 1996. I'd definetly see it again. No question about it! ...and as I've said for years, there's no reason to make a sequel. There's no relevant way to revisit these characters and have them be attacked by aliens AGAIN.

I find it random that "WWW" is on there since it's a soundtrack song, which makes it extra dated. I love it anytime his/their music is used for something tho.'

I thought there used to be a JJFP.com group before. Maybe I'm crazy. Anyways, I responded to the invite.

There's a difference between battling and beef. Battling is to emcess going at it lyric for lyric. The competition essentially ends at the end of the beat. Beef is what people like Lil' Wayne or 50 Cent have...it's emotionally immature people dissing each other. Two very different things.

COKO f/ FAITH, LIL' MO, + FANTASIA - Endow Me Always (2012) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1268MOkCTYI I was surprised she released another R-N-B/Gospel album in the middle of SWV's comeback.

I'm pretty sure it's new. There isn't any info on the song online at this point (at least there wasn't a few days ago when I checked).

WARREN G w/ RBX - Suicide The G Files (2009) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDkB1_qZ8v0

Ale, I have NEVER, like EVER, seen that picture! That is dope!! Where'd you find it? MC SERCH - Social Narcotics Return of The Product (1992) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VWQUXRmwhI

Well said, fuq! Turntable, for some reason I was thinking of another early 2000's rapper. I haven't listened to any of Pusha T's solo stuff and it's been awhile since I listened to Clipse.

A new TLC song has leaked on YouTube. I like the song overall but the quality isn't good. It's either been bootleged or it's not properly mixed/mastered. I like the song but its definitely a softer one. Apparently it's a cover and some of the fans of the original version aren't crazy about TLC's take on the song...but I don't care. I just like to know they are in the studio under the radar. They sound off key or flat in the bridge, I'm going to listen to the original to see if that's on purpose. For Julie...and any other TLC fans, here it is... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNBOu_RtEWg

WYCLEF - Warrior's Anthem Toussaint St. Jean (2009) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHZSpfJ5s4w

GANG STARR + SNOOP DOGG - In This Life The Ownerz (2003) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKXDBAsn6HY

I have a day's worth or cleaning, organizing, and stuff 2 do around the crib today...and a stack of Hip-Hop CD's to get me through it. KRS-ONE - The Kool Herc Maximum Strength: Two Thousand Eight (2008) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03Wc9S3aEaE

I never understood the point of lipsyncing performances...the entertainment value is just a bit limiting. Dancing to a song makes perfect sence, but having someone lipping it is just silly. It looks like the dancers put some work into this for it not being a dance performance. I definitely like that people appreciate his work enough to do something like this.

I like that, Tim. It's so early '90's...is that when it was made? Here is my new obsession... LEAH LABELLE - Sexify ? (2012) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWLWr4Hq0hQ&feature=share

JUSTIN YOUNG - All Attached All Attached (2008) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-VT9y-s-eA I can't believe they guy hasn't hit radio yet...

I felt the first half of it was a little drawn out...but 1:41 to 1:58 is amazing.

This is good! I truly like this and would love to have the track when it's finished. Positive things: You have a good voice for rhyming. The lyrics are great and motivational...plus their free from cussing but don't come off as "I'm going out of my way not to cuss." Also, the beat is nice to. Just really good stuff all around. Before I get to suggestions, let me just say that I haven't rapped in front of a crowd in YEARS. I haven't written a new song in YEARS. So I don't mean to come off to critical...only helpful. If I do say so, I think I'm pretty good and observing and critiquing. When I'm acting, I invite all kinds of feedback. When I watch recordings of myself performing, I tear my hair out because I could have upgraded my performance if I got to see my own performance and everything I'd like to tweek. Suggestions: You know the song and you got the right voice. I just feel like you need to vocally attack it. There certain lyrics and even the chorus where I could hear the lines being spit like FP on "Born To Reign." At points it felt like you weren't sync with the beat 100%. At those points, if you attacking it more, I feel that you would have been right with the beat. It may be pre-recorded, but I'd like to see you own it in a way that it feels like the beat is simply backing you up. The second suggestion is to find "yourself" on stage. I felt like the intro and the parts where you were just waiting to come in sucked the life out of the performance. I feel that the audience is gonna come down from the high of the song and think "okay, what's happening next." I'm not saying copy a certain performer. Eye contact, crowd interaction, and energy just need to be introduced. Since the song is relatively serious, it's cool even if you focus your eyes about 10 inch in front of your face and just rap that song like you are doing it for yourself and for yourself only. Other short points, serious songs can be very motivating and taken as a celebration. I think it would be okay to treat the song less serious and see how it reaches the crown. I'm not sayin be goofy, but think back serious Hip-Hop songs like Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise." The song was so serious, but for performances, he livened it up. I'd also consider shortening the song 30 seconds or so. Album cuts can last that long but for performances, it might be better to compact things a little...or keep it the way it is and have the crowd rap the closing chorus with you. You got a great song on your hands...something to be really proud of. I'm hyped to see what you do with it.

I never read reviews before seeing a movie...and half the time I don't read them afterward either. I could care less what anyone thinks and a review isn't going to make me see a movie or NOT see a movie. I usually have my mind made up once I see a trailer or once I know who's cast in it. I think it's important as fans to talk up the movie and promote it just like we always have.