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I liked that article enough that I gotta post it here! DMX Explains Mopping Up At Waffle House by Slava Kuperstein posted November 03, 2011 at 12:48AM EDT | 49 comments Dark Man X gives a humbling explanation for volunteering for clean-up. DMX recently participated in clean-up duty at a Waffle House restaurant. But this time, it wasn't a creative punishment concocted by longtime X antagonizer Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Rather, the Yonkers emcee performed the act as a kindness. TMZ reports that a worker, who was mopping at the time, told DMX that he was a big fan of the rapper. "I was in a good mood and felt that I would do that for him since it was 4am and [the employee] had been working all night." The rapper adds, "The minute you get too big to mop a floor or wipe a counter, that’s the exact minute you have life f**ked up." "I was in a good mood and felt that I would do that for him since it was 4am and [the employee] had been working all night," explained X. "The minute you get too big to mop a floor or wipe a counter, that’s the exact minute you have life ****ed up."

I love Us3! BOYZ II MEN - Can't Be Liked Cooleyhighharmony - Expanded Edition (1991/2009)

I agree on pretty much all those artists you listed. There were 2 or 3 weaker songs on Johnny Gill's album but it's overall a great album. I was disappointed in Kelly Rowland's album tho.' I just don't like the direction she's going. Her sound isn't as solid and her style isn't as classy. She was releasing the best music out of DC but this album was a step backwards.

This still angers me. Of all of the high profile Hip-Hop murders, THIS one should be solved. I remember when I've done research, it always pointed to Randy Allen, not just that documentary. Reading this is strange because he doesn't really support Randy or throw him under the bus.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1Fh4LT-Ofw&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HFwlA-oQDI&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fIkx07eXvo&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQKsYBIhjcU&feature=related

I think most R-N-B fans recognize BIIM as one of the best to ever do it. They are the reason R-N-B was so big in the 90's and even today. After a decade of cover albums and unknown import original albums, they are FINALLY BACK. I've been listening to the album EVERY DAY since it dropped last week. To sum things up, its classic R-N-B with a timeless sound. There's not stupid guest rappers or radio-influenced tracks. Most of the production is handled by Babyface, Jimmy Jam + Terry Lewis, Teddy Riley, and Tim + Bob. The bonus disc is interesting, It features re-recorded hits from their time on Motown. It's kinda weird because they aren't remixed (other than maybe Motownphilly). They are either re-produced and sound nearly exactly the same or, like On Bended Knee, it might be the actual original instrumental (which is weird without Mike spoken part). I feel that if they were going to re-record some of their classics, they should have remixed them, flipped them, sped them up, or slowed them down. Overall, the harmonies are rich and the melodies are sweet. Most of the album is about love but there's definitely variety on it. To me knowledge, the only place you can get the physical CD is at Wal-Mart. I know there are a lot of BIIM fans on this board and I encourage you all to pick up this album. I think its important that this album do well so we get more albums of original material from them and so that the industry knows we don't just want to hear watered down dance/pop R-N-B. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kReseaNaF8I

DMX has definitely created a long list of mistakes. As a fan, its been embarrassing at times. He gives reason to believe this is just him saying he's cleaned his act up without coming through but I'm gonna believe the best in him and see what happens. A proper, grown-up DMX album is what I need right now. It would be great to see real street Hip-Hop get some shine again.

I love Esperanza Spalding! BOYZ II MEN - Not Like You Twenty (2011) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCLBTB4DFEk

I'll try to give it a listen today. Here's an article that was on AOL News today... Fat Joe Calls Food His Crack, Says No Scale Could Weigh Him Posted Nov 2nd 2011 4:30PM Getty Images Fat Joe, who recently dropped over 100 pounds from his frame, thus becoming Not-So-Fat-Joe, has revealed that he actually never knew how much he weighed at his heaviest, as no scale he stepped on could compute his weight. Joe publicly debuted his shrinking figure in his aptly-titled 'Drop a Body' music video back in June. Since then, the rapper has shed an additional 25 pounds and has opened up about how he reached his breaking point in his lifelong struggle with his weight. Joe told WENN, "The scale wasn't big enough. I would say [i was] 400 pounds. If not 400, close to 400." The 41-year-old star, who previously admitted he was scared into a drastic lifestyle overhaul after seven of his friends suffered fatal heart attacks in their 30s, now weighs in at 260 pounds. Joe went on to compare his addiction to food to a drug addiction. "I don't find it hard [to diet]. I'm addicted to food and I love to eat, but I don't find it hard at all ... It's like a crackhead," he claimed. he continued, "A crackhead just hits rock bottom and they realize they don't wanna smoke crack no more, you know what I'm saying? So I just said to myself, 'I don't wanna be overweight no more, I don't wanna be outta shape, I don't wanna be at risk of passing away and stuff like that so I gotta do the right thing.'" So how can the average ... Joe ... shed the pounds too? "Be more active. I would say just walk," the rapper advised. "If you're a heavyset person, you're not gonna be able to jump or run around or do crazy stuff, so just walk ... for 20 minutes, 30 minutes with your headphones on, get your little walk on, walk with your friends and that's it. 30 minutes. Try your best to stay away from the rice, the bread, the pasta, because that's not our friend." "I'm Fat Joe, you can't tell me that it's too hard. Can't nobody tell me it's too hard. I'm Fat Joe, the king of food. The self-proclaimed king! If I can do it, anybody can do it," Joe added.

I think there are times when both of them are at the same level as the other guys and times when the put together and okay song. I don't think Kanye's done anything good since 2008. His album with Jay-Z is his first step back in the right direction. Beyond my on disinterest in his last album, I can hardly see it considering as a classic. To be honest, I never saw a music video air, heard a song on the radio, or hear ANYONE talk about since 2 weeks after it dropped. When my local Borders closed and CD's were 70% off, they STILL had copies of it. 50 Cent interested me back in 1998. I previewed his albums and I usually think he has 2-5 good songs on each of them. When you don't respect the man behind the music, its hard to respect the music. I don't think it's okay to be good just because you are being compared to some of the worst music ever made.

BOYZ II MEN - So Amazing Twenty (2011) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HFwlA-oQDI&feature=related I am LOVING the new album!!

It's pretty depressing that Justin and Jimmy rap better than most rappers on the radio these days.

I love them both...I haven't listened to either in awhile. I think it's time to revisit them.

Thanx for posting these...they're so fun...lol

This is fun! I don't like Jimmy Fallen...but this is really good! :)

ANDY GRAMMER - Keep Your Head Up (2010)

I'm sorry to hear that. My prayers go out to the family and friends. I have a request myself. Last night the theater that I've worked out (on and off) since 1998 may close this year. It's the only real theater in my local area and we are always consistently putting on the best productions with the best talent. After years of fighting the economy, they may be throwing in the towel. My close friends own the theater and this effects literally 100's of local actors and 100's loyal ticket holders. Personally, I feel like I've lost all of the biggest things that mean most to me in the past 3 years, yet I see things restored or replaced as well. While it seems that the decision has been made, we have at least 6 or 7 months (and 5 more shows) for things to turn around. I hate the idea of the theater NOT being there. I hate that my favorite place to work at could be gone. I hate not having my family and friends around to work with all the time. I know there are other options for me but I really and struggling to feel a sense of purpose at the moment.

I just don't understand why they'd do things the way the press has reported. I mean, it can't be THAT bad but it's disappointing that that it has so much potential and things don't sound to be handled properly. Time will tell...it could be great.

I was also wondering if Mars was supposed to say that or not. At the same time, he has recently performed and visited Hip-Hop radio. Who knows what approach he's taking.

FU-SCHNICKENS' - Breakdown Nervous Breakdown (1994)

50 Cent? Classic? Impossible. I don't care that the current cats on the radio are so bad that they make him look good. Unless he asserts himself and flips his style drastically, I could never see the word "classic" being associated with him. When the last time a Hip-Hop album TRULY EARNED the status "CLASSIC"?

No, No. NOOOOO!!!!! This is a bad idea. Period. It was a bad idea in 1996 and it's a bad idea in 2011. He wants to see a script because he has said there's a "zero change" he would do a sequel (and for all the right reasons). He's merely humoring the idea but there is no reason for the movie to have a sequel. Keep in mind that FP hasn't pumped out a classic movie since Hitch and doing a sure-to-critically-suck unnecessary sequel is NOT the way to go. We are still hoping MIIIB was properly done at this point.

I haven't heard that BIIM song yet. It's alright but it's leaving me wanting more. I can't wait for the new album! SKEE-LO - Superman I Wish (1995) I was in a music store and found the the vinyl single for this. I already got the CD back in the day...but at 50 cents, who can blame me? I just came across the video, it looks like he's a little sloppier these days...and I wasn't thrilled to hear him drop the F bomb after he's made an effort 2 steer clear of being explicit all these years.

I like Nas...so no disrespect, but his ability to do an interview is AWFUL. If I hadn't heard his music and I just read this interview, I would have thought he was an idiot. Does he always come off this ignorant in interviews?