Gangsta Lean: Q's Chopped and Screwed Reviews

If you don’t know about the "chopped and screwed" phenomenon that has taken over some sectors of the hip-hop world, you’re in for a psychedelic preview. Sex, drugs and rock and roll has mutated in the rap world with the emergence of the “Screwed up” sounds of the south. While this murky mixing style lay in it’s narcotic origins, the sound has crossed the black market and landed in the laps of corporate America with amazing results.


Trying to detail the history of the “screwed” sound is a thick, trippy experience. About 15 years ago, DJ Screw, a Texas DJ stumbled across a style of mixing that incorporated super slowed vocals, quick edit chops, cuts and scratches. The sound fit perfectly with the new drug of choice, a liquid tranquilizer concoction with Promethazine, nicknamed “syrup”, “oil”, and “lean”. It gave it’s users an altered reality where sounds and movements are slowed down. It seems that many in the south felt like Huey Lewis did, and not only wanted a new drug, they had seemingly invented their own.

It didn’t take long for the drug, sound and accompanying Dixie cups to travel all over Texas and adjoining southern states. Soon rival DJs began composing slowed down mix tapes, all with the Screwed up sound. Many local emcees like Mike Jones, Lil Flip, Paul Wall and Slimm Thugg, found their way to fame by being featured on “screw” tapes made by either DJ Screw or Michael Watts. It wasn't long before the sound was the hottest thing in hip-hop music. Ironically, DJ Screw, the founder of the sound was the first casualty of the narcotic brew. It is said that his untimely death was the result of years of abusing Promethazine. His passing may have hurt his family, close friends and business associates, but it also made him a martyr of sorts. It was because of him that several people were able gain national attention and million dollar record deals. The “screwed up” sound lives on and looks to get bigger and bigger every day.
One of the best selling CDs to feature a full “chopped and screwed” remix and release is Lil Jon & The Eastside Boys “Crunk Juice” . Once you pop the CD in the deck, you are immediacy greeted with Lil Jon’s patented voice, slowed to the point that his recognizable yell is replaced with a low toned, from the gut growl. The world famous screw tape maker, DJ Michael “5000” Watts does his thing, chopping and mixing the ATL producer’s CD with perfection.

The CD takes a entirely new feel that may not sit well with newcomers. Usher's silky smooth voice on "Lovers and Friends" is transformed into a deep, murky baritone. It will be a hard pill to swallow for rookies or crunk haters. Fans of the sound will be thrilled to hear the ESB trill-ness screwed up. Although it may be an acquired taste for some, others will hear this CD and hazily reminisce on the good days when DJ Screw was the man supplying the lean fiends with a soundtrack to the streets. You do not have to be high to enjoy the CD. The music is so dope that listening to it alone might give you a contact high.

Final verdict-Lil Jon & The East Side Boys-Crunk Juice Chopped & Screwed=Dope in a Dixie Cup! Raise your crunk juice cups and toast the memory of a hip-hop innovator, DJ Screw, RIP!

Related links

Bone Thugs and Harmony are set to release a new CD, “Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Greatest Hits” chopped up by DJ Michael “5000” Watts on November 15th. Get a taste of the crunkness by clicking the links below.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony E-Card

"First of the Month" audio links
WINDOWS MEDIA
REAL

"Notorious Thugs" audio links
WINDOWS
REAL

Wattsrec.com

DJ Screw VH-1 Bio

Lil Jon Is Syrup Sippin' As "Crunk Juice" Gets Chopped & Screwed

Video Still Tippin' (Chopped Screwed... Mike Jone

Launch "Chopped and Screwed search results

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~Slang Editorial ~What's good party people? Lots of news on the streets this week, as everyone seemed to have something jumping off. The real world has been on one as well, as the news has more drama than your momma's soaps, with less hope. No matter what, you can count on Uncle Q to come thru with the word on the street. Let's get it started like Fergie's lady humps.

My lovely lady humps are really, really good! My armpits, however, are really really funky!

In The News

France is burning! I don't know which is worse, the madness going on in France or the fact that it has been going on for over ten days and just heard about it on Saturday. I watch the news with one eye as I'm always online, but I don't recall hearing or seeing this anywhere nine or ten days ago. Is it just me? (Shouts to InnerVision for the first blog post about the riots that
I saw)
Chirac vows action as riots spread

Riot police hurt as France vows order will be restored

French rioters injure, shoot at police

~Archaeologists Unveil Ancient Church Site

~Denver votes to legalize marijuana

~The Word On The Street

The West Coast hip-hop legends Daz & Kurupt are back with a new album "Dillinger
&Young Gotti II: Tha Saga Continuez". The album is in stores now, but if you want to hear a little of the new heat, listen to the cut "DPGC Muzik, here (WMP) and here (Real)

~50 Cent Disagrees With Kanye West about the George Bush doesn't like black
people comment.

~ Check out the new Pitbull single featuring Pretty Ricky, called "Everybody
Get Up", off his upcoming album "Money Is Still A Major Issue".

QT lo

http://www.pitbullmusic.com/promotions/link.jsp?link=01329

QT hi

http://www.pitbullmusic.com/promotions/link.jsp?link=01328

WM lo

http://www.pitbullmusic.com/promotions/link.jsp?link=01327

WM hi

http://www.pitbullmusic.com/promotions/link.jsp?link=01326

A few post back, I mentioned that legendary group, The Band, released a box set of their greatest hits, entitled "A Musical History". I thought I would get the box set to review. What I got instead was a single disc compilation of the box set. I mean, I'm not complaining, it's just that I really don't know much about the group, and trying to get a full history lesson in one disc is damn near impossible. On top of the fact that I know 5 CDs are in the collection in all.

Regardless, the CD I got has some of The Band's best work from the early Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks and the timeless "Who Do You Love", to the later Hawkins-less Band. Only one Bob Dylan cut, "Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window" is here, but I imagine the box set has much more. Songs like the funky "Life Is A Carnival", "Move Me", with it's R&B influences clearly shining through, the ready for hip-hop intro drums of "Baby Don't You Do It", and the striking farmer's ode "King Harvest (Has Surely Come)" make up for the single CD.

This one makes a great Christmas gift for the musically educated people on yourlist this year. If you have a hard time thinking of someone who would appreciate this one, send me an email, and we'll find out a worthy recipient!

~Winter Heaters---Here's a few of the songs, old and new, warming up the WMPs and IPods
nationwide.

1. Reboot-Notes From The Next Generation compilation CD

2. The Fugees-Take It Easy

3.Kanye West & Lupe Fiasco-Touch The Sky

4.Happy Hour- Jazzy Pha & Cee-Lo

5.Kryptonite-Purple Ribbon Label All Stars

6.Lovin' It- Little Brother or Real file

7.WMP: T-Pain - "I'm Sprung" ( WMP Lo) also at Vibe

8.IAM feat. Prodigal Sunn- "La Saga"

9.Busta Rhymes-"Touch It"

10.Just-Ice-"Cold Getting Dumb"

~ That's it for now. Stay tuned for more bang, bang, boogie for your Blogcritic bucks here at RRG!

Welcome To The Hotel California-Remix Hotel hits LA, Nov 4-6, 2005

Remix Hotel invaded The Musician's Institute in Hollywood this weekend, giving music tech heads a inside peek at a virtual MIDI heaven! The long running conference has established itself as the place to see new music technology. This weekend was no exception as musicians experienced first hand the "total technology immersion" that was Remix Hotel 2005. The
Musicians Institute proved to be the perfect setting for the conference, as the classrooms were filled with soft and hardware manufacturers showing their new products. Many companies offered small workshop sessions of their new gear, while the main auditorium served as the meeting room for the panels and performances. The halls of The Musician's Institute were filled producers, musicians pro and novice, students and curious onlookers, wondering where all
the ruckus was coming from.

The world famous event kicked off Friday night, October 4th, in Hollywood for the first time. As I walked into the main passages, I was greeted by a DJ Battle, with a grand prize of $5,000, that was just starting in the main passage. Several people were gathered, listening to the DJs show off their skills on the new Mackie D-2 mixer. The vibe was very cordial and all seemed to be very excited to see Remix in Los Angeles. Up in the VIP section, we were treated to
appetizers by The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc. Appetizers isn't really the right word for a Turkey & Roast Beef with cheese sandwich, salad, cookies, soda and
free Brahma beer. That' a full lunch in my opinion, but the point is they treated us very well. The fun was just beginning.

The real action took place on Saturday, as the panels and showcases kicked in full gear. One of the drawbacks of one of these events is there are so many things to do and see, you will invariably miss something. Personally, I was more drawn to the product showcases than the panels. I could have spent the entire day in the Digidesign/M-Audio room, listening to the M-Audio workshop. The guys at M-Audio started a Pro Tools M Powered 7 session to show the ease of the updated program. Later we watched as violinist and M-Audio rep Laura Escude played live and record on the fly with the new M Powered 7. The performance, production and the program are were equally impressive.

I got lost in the Vestax room for about an half hour, and had to go back later for another half hour. Vestax may not be the biggest name in DJ gear, but they are about to change all that with some of their new product. As I am a soon to be out of retirement DJ, I was able to fill my Christmas wish list in this one room. I may be on the fence as to which CD Player I want, there is no doubt about that the QFO DJ, designed by DJ QBert and Yoga Frog, is the one thing I need in my life. With it's built in mixer, cross fader curve control, 2 Band EQ, 180 degrees of pitch control, this turntable looks like a model of the Millennium Falcon, with the same amount of fire power. (Click here to see video of D JQBert working the QFO!)

When Joe Jack Giacopelli, the Vestax rep, held the QFO turntable on it's side and the thing kept playing the record, I was done. Good thing this wasn't a cash and carry event, because I would be broke right about now. If that wasn't enough, the TT-M1vinyl control unit sealed the deal. The little device connects into your CD player and hooks onto your turntable, giving DJ the option to scratch their CD, on a turntable with real time feel that some CD turntables lack. This went on the top of my wish list!

Actually, there were great products in all the rooms! The Roland/Edirol room had the slick
Motion Drive Tokyo Performance package. The VJ software acts like visual synthesizer, with it's cross fader and clip cue sections. This tool is great for live performances and comes with a controller unit. The Rane Serato room had the impressive Scratch Live program that is slowly taking over DJ booths worldwide. The software/hardware combo set allows you to mix files from your computers CD or hard drive and connects them to your turntables. It comes with 2 vinyl LPs that have are coded to work with the program. In other words, you can take your laptop with ALL your music files to the party, and never have to carry and re-stock those heavy flight cases again. This program is the hottest thing on the block right now. If your a DJ and you don't have this yet, you're sleeping! This is a must have!

I could go on and on about the products. Pioneer, Numark, Cakewalk, Stanton, Rane, and Alesis are just a few of the sponsors that were on hand at Remix Hotel. I did manage to catch a few seconds of the panel "Record & Radio Production in the Digital Age." Walking through the halls of M.I., I bumped into a legendary hip-hop producer, Hank Shocklee and kicked it with him for a minute before he was mobbed by fans, producers, and anyone else who recognized the world famous beat smith. I wanted to get a in-depth interview with him, but he was whisked away to the panel session. I also caught up with Dan The Automator in the VIP area, and exchanged hellos and monkey prices between appetizer bites. Grandmaster DST was in the spot as well, along with the soon to be large hip-hop/r&b new age duo, Sa-Ra. As the night approached, we all went to the after party at the Avalon, for more good times and free booze.

All in all, Remix Hotel was a tremendous success. The event continued on Sunday, but this mild mannered reporter took a rain check. The night's party before really took a toll on me, as the free drinks flowed from 7pm to well in the morning. Stay tuned for the filmed coverage from The Remix Hotel and the after party at my affiliate site, LiveStreamsLA.com.

Thanks to Eric Hutton (send the girls to Miami) and Kylee Swenson at Remix Magazine, Shelli Andranigian at Andranigian Media (hope you didn't get lost!), Pinky Vargas at Mackie (Tell them Pinky sent you!), Maureen at NARAS (sorry about the tired comment, I meant it as a compliment to a job well done) John Ikuma and everyone at Musicians Institute for hosting a incredible event.

Next stop...REMIX HOTEL, MIAMI 2006!

Welcome To Jamrock: The Return of Jr. Gong

By now, reggae fans have had more than enough time to review Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley's new CD. The long awaited new CD has hit a chord with music fans worldwide, as the Welcome to Jamrock single has spawned several musical clones, i.e. Lil' Kim's "Lighters Up" and several mixtape remixes, and was the biggest songs of the summer.

The album debuted at the number 7 spot on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, an usually rare feat for reggae artist. "Jamrock isn't the only hit on the album, as their are several future single hits on deck. Surprisingly, the album features music outside the ranges if reggae, as Damian effortlessly blends hip-hop, pop and reggae styling on this disc.

Some of the more notable cuts on the album are "All Night", with it's swinging ska rhythm, "Road To Zion" featuring Nas, and the up-tempo "Exodus" recreation, "Move", and of course, the summer heater, "Welcome To Jamrock". This is the third release for Damian, and is by far his best work. As expected, he does invoke his fathers spirit with a few few songs, one being "Pima's Paradise" as cut shared with Black Thought of the Roots. He has proven that he can stand on his own two feet musically, and his respectful covers of his fathers work is understandable. While the Marley covers are a solid offering, I would have preferred a full album that is all Damian, and no Bob.


All in all, "Welcome To Jamrock" is a welcome change and diverse offering from Jr. Gong. Make sure you get your copy, as this album lives up to the Marley legacy. With appearances by Bobby Brown, Bounty Killer & Ekk-A-Mouse, Roveta Frasser, and Stephen Marley, this one is a must own for music fans worldwide.

Final Verdict-Daman Marley "Welcome To Jamrock"= LIGHTERS IN THE AIR, MORE FIRE!

More links:
http://www.international.ucla.edu/africa/mgpp/

http://www.afiwi.com/music/interviews/damian_jr_gong_marley.html

http://www.cannabisculture.com/articles/2607.html

http://www.cannabisculture.com/articles/2607.html

Brooklyn To Venice Beach-Prodigal Sunn on the Grindz

BK TO VB-Prodigal Sunn on the grindz!

Prodigal Sunn has been on the hustle these days, promoting his latest CD,"Return Of The Prodigal Sunn" on Godz Inc/Free Agency Records. Inpreparation of his next single release "Movin' On Up ", P Sunn recently hit the roadwith The GZA, rocking show with him in California, Colorado, and Washington.

If you see Prodigal in person, the first thing that you'll notice is that he isconstantly moving. Even though he has a signed deal with a label andhas a gold record on his list of achievements, that doesn't stop him fromputting in work himself. You may catch him in your neighborhood with a boxof CDs in hand, meeting the people and showing love from state to state. Theman stays on the grind, and now fans of the former Sunz Of Man member can take aquick peek at a day in his life.

Click on the pictures to download the QuickTime video "Brooklyn To Venice Beach",behind the scenes video clips of Prodigal Sunn. Stay tuned for more footage soon, but for now click the links, and make sure you cop that "Return of The Prodigal Sunn" CD!


Prodigal Sunn Website
Prodigal Sunn MySpace page
Free Agency Records Website
Free Agency MySpace Page

Webslinging

All my loyal readers know what it is…a collection of links for you to check out.
Enjoy! More real “news” in a minute….don’t forget the Remix Hotel is on the way, this Friday in Hollywood! See you there!

Why the picture you ask....becasue it's such a freaking nice day out here. I mean look at it...no clouds at all!



Thousands Pay Respects to Rosa Parks
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-110205rosa_lat,0,598169.story?coll=la-home-headlines


CIA Holds Terror Suspects in Secret Prisons
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/11/01/AR2005110101644.html

China steps up its bird flu fight
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/4398466.stm

Dressed To ’Ill
The NBA is playing fashion police to overhaul basketball’s image. But the anxiety goes deeper than a sport
http://www.laweekly.com/ink/05/49/news-kaplan.php

The Hit Factory-Who needs major labels, marketing, or airplay? How MySpace became the MTV for the Net generation.
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/13.11/myspace.html

My Myspace(in case you were wondering)
http://www.myspace.com/6585559

Make sure you check out the newest edition of "In The Scene" magazine. Click the magazine cover to see the latest copy from Leila and the crew. Jessica Alba is the feature this month, as she sits downs with Fred Topel and tells us why she is a family girl. Also in this months issue are interviews with Jake (Donnie Darko)Gyllenhall, Matthew McConaghey, and ITSM Catch Of The Month Jennifer Walcott. If that's not enough, you can skip to the good part to read "Ghost and Ghouls Rule Fall Television Lineup" by yours truly. You will have to set up an account, but it's free so you have no excuses!







LIVE STREAMS LA IS BACK ONLINE!
You guys must really like the site, because overwhelming traffic shut it down for a few days. The guys are back in action, with a newly designed look, and more bandwidth! Check out the videos and stay tuned for more from LIVESTREAMLA and Canhead!

And last but not least-----

GO LAKERS!

Source Editor-In-Chief Turns Himself In To The NYPD

Dasun Allah was charged with criminal mischief for the desecration a "Kingdom Hall", a Jehovah's Witness church.

C'mon duke.......

I feel your pain, but throwing a burner on the side of the K.H.? Shouldn't dude be in a marketing meeting or something? Don't hate on the JWs and their "translated" Bible, update the "Hip-Hop Bible"!

Yo D, you should do a story on emcees with JW background. Holla at me and let's make it happen. I can think of quite a few rappers off the top of my head. Ja Rule (Ja Hova?) Xzibit (X-communicated), Lord Jamar from Brand Nubians, and I believe the late great Frank White grew up going to the Kingdom Hall. That's right, I think Biggie was baptized baby, baby!
Ahhh, if only we all grew up in the same congregation, we could have formed a super group, called The D.A.s (The Disfellowshipped Apostates....very bad JW inside joke)

I feel sorry for the next elderly sister who knocks on his door on a Saturday mornings. Might end up like that scene in "Friday". "C'mon sister, lets go!"

Ladies, the next time a JW knocks on your door, answer it naked while blasting "Naked" by Marques Houston! Trust me, the guys really like it when that happens, (happend to me twice)and the women will be soo shocked they will do a mad dash off your porch and may never come back. I stress the word may.



OK, that's it. I don't want to hear anymore bad talk about the Witnesses. Go pick on a Scientologist for a while now.


Now what's this I hear about Ron Isley facing jail time? Not Mr. Biggs! At least Kells will have a friend in the yard if they both get time.

I'm out.

Really Really Good 12-The Hello Weiner aka Phunky Phantom Edition

All the news, spins, and cyber tomfoolery that's fit to print.

The answer to the question heard throughout the hood, this is what's
really, really good!

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Slang Editorial

~What's going on people. Hope all is really really good in your hood.
Me, I'm just fine, thanks for asking. I thought I'd drop a little science for
youz and spit some real talk for my readers...all 3 of you.

~First of all, everybody remember to fall back an hour this weekend as time
keeps on slipping, slipping, slipping. For my technically deprived people
out there, don't forget to set those VCRs clocks back.

~Finally, to any who may be reading this, wondering if I'm good enough for you and your "promotional" needs, stop reading this and cut the deposit check! No seriously, I am a freelance amateur writer kind of guy, but that does not mean that I'm incapable of posting cute little blurbs about your project and bring readers to your site, waving credit cards and requesting all your products.

I know my writing style is...casual, at best. That's ok. I'm learning, I'm funnier that the last guy you paid to plug your stuff, and my writing isn't that bad. Watch, I'll show you how to spell my name on the check. That's a capital C, lower case u, then e. Cue. Not Cube. Cue. See you at the party and don't forget the drink tickets this time! (Paypal payments are accepted as well)

~And to all my friends that are all over Cali, (San Francisco, The Bay, San Diego...well, maybe I can make it to San Deigeo..and all one cop town in-between) I'm am really sorry I can't chill with ANY of you this Hello-Wiener weekend. I know, life sucks on the losing team's bench.
Instead of Gatorade, we have Kool-Aid, sans sugar. My plans of rocking "The
Incredible Anorexic Hulk" costume have been cancelled and I am not happy about it. That's all about to change very soon tho', as the unglamorous day jobs are ringing the Canhead phones, finally. Soon, party people, EL Q will be in your town! (Yes, I''m talking to you! Holla back at your boy with nothing but love!)

And now, the rest of the story..............

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Gary Gnu's News--In case your watching the news and getting confused

Who Is Libby?

Play Video from CNN.com

In this weeks "Racist Rhetoric Flowing From Political and Cultural
Leaders" column we have a Middle Eastern prez on the check in!

Israeli card comes in handy for Ahmadinejad from Deccan Herald.com

Protest Against Iran's President Play Video from CBSnews.com

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"Ain't Nothing Like Hip-Hop Music.."

West Coast Hip-Hop is on the move again! Daz Dillenger is the latest Cali emcee set to wake West Coast hip-hop up again! The Dogg Pound Gangsta is joined by his homie Kurupt and the two are about to release their latest CD, "Dillinger &Young Gotti". They handed 50 advance copies of the CD to Los Angeles' New KDAY, 93.5 FM, that will be giving away at their Halloween Bash at World On Wheels. The rest of us will have to wait until November 1st to
hear it.
Check out DPGC.com and 935KDay.com for more info.
Daz Dillenger interview from Worldwide Westside Magazine (http://www.wwsmag.com/)

~Freestyle fanatic Supernatural is about to drop his CD, "S.P.I.T. (Spiritual
Poetry Ignites Thought) on November 15th! The album will feature vocals by
Raekwon of Wu-Tang Clan, B-Real of Cypress Hill, Chali 2na of Jurassic 5 and
production by BeanOne, Vitamin D, Marco Polo, DJ Muggs, Noise, Jake One,
Evidence and DJ Khalil. If your in LA, you can catch him performing at the Key
Club in Hollywood on November 8th. He will be hitting the road to promote
the upcoming CD. For information, check the Up Above Records
website, and don't forget to add Supernatural to your MySpace page!

Friday 11/4 Headstone Records (Colton) @ 5pm

Friday 11/4 GCS (Pomona) @ 7pm

Saturday 11/5 Workmens (Montebello) @ 5pm

Saturday 11/5 Stacks Vinyl (Cerritos) @ 7pm

Sunday 11/6 GCS (Alhambra) @ 3pm

Sunday 11/6 The Basement (Sherman Oaks) @ 5pm

Monday 11/7 Fatbeats (Hollywood) @ 7pm

Wednesday 11/9 Workmens (Las Vegas) @ 5pm

http://myspace.com/supernaturalmc

www.upabove.com

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Wide Screens

A new movie "End Of The Spear", based on the true events of the Waorani tribe
that killed missionaries in the late 50s, recently won the prized Best Dramatic
Feature award at the Heartland Film Festival. This loosk like a very
interesting movie, and I have been caught up reading the history accounts online
since I heard about it. Check the links below and be on the lookout for
this movie.

http://www.endofthespear.com/

ONHAE-- Organization of the Huaorani Nation of the Ecuadorian Amazon

http://www.lastrefuge.co.uk/data/articles/waorani/waorani_articles_main.html

http://www.waorani.com/massacre.html

http://www.worldhistory.com/wiki/H/Huaorani.htm

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Put Your Quarters Up!

New Shockwave "Speed Racer" game.

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I'm out...see ya when I see ya! Peace to my homie KLM and his wife Chrissy, don't go too crazy in S.F. !

Holla!

The weekend rap up

What's the word party people!

Just a little bit of linkage to tide you over. More in a minute.~






One reason things never gets done around here.







I would have a review of the new movie"Jarhead" for you, but I got dissed. Must be karma for me fronting on the "Prime" movie screener I was supposed to hit. What can I say, the theater was like on the other side of the world and I was busy. So NO movie reviews for you.

Instead, check the sites for the movie preveiws.


In the news

Somali warlord threatens planes

CIA probe 'not over' after Cheney's top aide indicted

Bloggers Yawn at Libby Indictment

Activists: 50 Cent billboard promotes violence

Rapper 50 Cent says billboard flap helps his movie

U.S. Cell-Phone Tracking Clipped

From the Canhead email inbox

Statement from Atlantic Records:

"There is absolutely no truth to the rumor that Missy Elliott has been dropped from the Atlantic Records roster. She is an icon, a pioneering artist of extraordinary vision and immense talent. We have the greatest respect and love for Missy, and she remains a cornerstone of this company."

Yoda Uprockin'

The Jump Off jumped off

On some ol' take you back to Club Cheetah Red Room Friday Nights 1998, or some Club OG aka Sallies back home in the 'Ville, DJ LAROCK type of sh!t! Big shouts to Clarksville, Saint B, Burchwood, Riverside, Minglewood, ((where it's all good..OWP!)) Oak Grove and all the rest of them folks down there!

I never dropped this one, may have to dust it off and hit youz in the head with it!

More later....stay tuned!

DC Doom and Gibberish

A Bad Mood for Gabrielle Union

Camron almost killed in DC-Village Voice
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Katamari game
http://katamari.namco.com/
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Paper Mario Game
http://www.papermario.com/launch/index.html
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Jibberish -video
http://www.catmanandmary.com/armysa.html
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Really Really Good #11-Can You Dig It!?

It's the new Diet RRG! 10 bits of info for you to chew on. Less calories with the same spark you've come to know and love!















New York Mythology-piece in The FADER about “The Warriors” and the story beind the film.

New York Street Gangs

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Big Boi may not be recording much with Andre 3000 these days, but the ATLien may not need any help from his out there, Outkast partner in rhyme. The new Virgin backed Purple Ribbon label will be helmed by Big Boi. Stay tuned to Canhead for more info, but check the new single “Kryptonite” below!
Windows
Real
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Letter to Iraq hoax included scripted performances and fake tattoos
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Rite-Aid
'How I Got That Story'AltWeekly Award Winners Reveal the Secrets of Their Trade

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Art of Rhyme has a track with Talib Kweli & Rakim called “Getting Up Anthem”, “Advance Pawns” from DJ Muggs & GZA’s new album “Grandmasters” and much more! Go have a listen.
also
Grand Masters CD Review
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Beware of the Blog!
http://blog.wfmu.org/
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If you haven’t heard of SoCal hip-hop duo I&I, that’s all about to change! These guys have a new track that is aimed at the Man in Charge, called “Fuck A Bush”! These guys have been doing their thing for a minute, and recently hooked up with K-Beats for this banging song! Check out their MySpace page to play the track until the hook get's stuck in your head!








21 Named Storms From the 2005 Atlantic Hurricane Season at Nasa.com. You can watch a animated clip of storms paths.







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You Know What Time It Is ---Yeah, what is up with that?
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Saw this somewhere and had to jack it!

DVD’s In The Headrest-Slip-N- Slide Triple Feature!

Get your beach gear ready, ladies and gentlemen! We’re heading to sunny Miami for this DVD review triple feature! Nothing’s hotter than the Florida sun and hip-hop, and we get a triple threat treat from Slip-N-Slide Records! The weather may be getting ugly in Florida right now, but these three DVDs may help die hard hip-hop fans weather the storm and remind them of warmer days.




























Setting off the triple play matinee is “Slip-N-Slide Records Memorial Day Weekend”. Originally shot in 2001, the video features Trick Daddy, Trina, and the Slip-N-Slide camp running through Miami during the spring party season. The DVD is uncensored so you know its raw! Definitely not for the timid. Fans of Trina get to see her nice and up-close, cursing out the police, and rocking the stage! The Baddest Bitch is also seen filming her video and performing.




Trick narrates the DVD while getting his hair braided. He tells us why Trina was the baddest bitch since waaay back, as they cut back and forth to concert performances of “Nann” that has to been seen! The DVD also features Tre-6, Duece Poppi aka The Black Richard Nixon, Funk Boogie, behind the scene footage of “I’m A Thug” video, a celebrity basketball game, and exclusive footage from club Rollexx. (You need a wide screen for this!) The boys hit the famous strip club and it’s all on film! The girls dance in a boxing ring, Trick gets lap dances, and it’s back to the lab as the DVD ends.

Next up is “Slip-N-Slide presents Trick Daddy Uncut”. We go backstage with Trick Daddy and get a closer look at his life. CO and Money Mark host the flick from their couch. After they prep you on the MIA lingo, the story begins. We see Trick at work in his Tee Double D Studios, and follow him to the club after that to catch a performance. In the middle of the DVD we get a short clip of some bikers getting busy at “Area 51”. The Anaconda has the ill snake skin bike smoking down the empty lot, working the 12 o’clock bar on the back. Not sure why it's here, but it's nice footage regardless.


Next the guys go the extra mile and film the Slip and Slide caper. Once the ice is restocked, the show continues with Trick Daddy taking it to the house onstage. After the DJ loses a bet, we hit 99 Jamz in Miami with Trick for an interview. From there it’s on to an underground radio station for more interviews. After a hard day of work, we head back to Club Rollexx for a night cap. Next up is a behind the scene look at the filming of the “In The Wind” video. Cee-Lo, Big Boi, Slim Calhoun, Jazzy Pha and Big Gipp are featured in the shots. The story ends well as TDD finds the evil bootlegger and saves the day. (CLICK HERE TO VIEW CLIP: dial-up / broadband )

The Dirty South Raw & Uncut is the final DVD in the series, and the title alone should warn you of impending nakedness and multiple booty shots ahead! Filmed again in sunny Miami, the camcorders are out in full force as models, strippers and various women show 'em what they got!
The first half of the DVD feels like a Girls Gone Wild movie with Dirty South Hip-Hop backing it. I aint mad though’, as Gloria Velez & Dirty Red's interviews alone make it more than worth it. “Dirty South Raw & Uncut” gives you just what the title says. The behind the scene interviews with strippers talking shop in their natural enviroment (ie. naked in the dressing room), gives the video a Hip Hop/Real Sex documentary feel.

"The Dirty South Raw & Uncut" features appearances by JT Money, Luke, 2 Live Crew, Sole, Uncle Al, 69 Boyz and many more. Miami artist are seen defining what bass music is. They know you look at them with disgust when you seen the booties shaking. They know the haters are out there. They all still manage to get the world crunk! This DVD shows how and why, with a steady unflinching eye, and a nice parental advisory sticker for the kids and everything! The behind the scenes story with the 2 Live Crew makes this one a must have.


Final Verdict-Slip-N-Slide Triple Features=Too Hot For TV!

Fans of Slip-N-Slide should grab these up while they can! Miami rappers have been banned in the USA for less! (Shouts to Uncle Luke!)

Thug Holiday & The Dirty South Raw & Uncut release date-10/25/05

Slip-N-Slide Memorial Day Weekend Volume 1-release date 11/15/05

Review Soundtrack:

"Book of Thugs: Chapter AK Verse 47 [Clean] - Shut Up"-Trick Daddy
SOURCE: webross.atlantic-records.com REAL 256K

PLAY~ Thug Holiday (f/Latocha Scott)

PLAY~ Money & Drugs

PLAY~ Ain't No Santa

PLAY~ Hold On

PLAY~ Nann

PLAY~ Play No Games















http://www.thug.com/

http://www.slipnsliderecords.net/

The Unofficial 2 Live Crew page
http://www.xyno.de/

2 Live Crew Yahoo Page
http://launch.yahoo.com/ar-314959---The-2-Live-Crew

Previews

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Smurfs bombed in new UNICEF ad
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9662883/


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Libby Could Face Obstruction Charges

A Contingency Plan-Time magazine article

U.S. Lauds Voter Turnout in Iraq-Washington Post

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In the WTF department

MP3 players in breast implants that can warn of heart attacks and cancer

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Over at Hip Hop Game, they got a link to the new Ghostface Killah & Raekwon joint "Kilos". The track is fire, and now at Soul sides.com, along with the original song that they sampled. Go get that!
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Sundaze

W hats the word party people?


Not much on tap today, just going thru emails and getting ready for the week ahead. If you were out and about in LA last weekend, you may have seen your boy Q at the DJ Muggs/GZA show in Hermosa Beach. GZA and Muggs rocked the small but packed club for about a half hour, while the crowd basked in the hip-hop glory of the night. Except for a few fools who looked like they were smoking that water, the crowd was well behaved and showed nothing but love to Muggs and GZA. Self Scientific rocked it as well, going into his underground hits, “The Return” and more. Not a bad night all in all. (Don’t ask about the parking lot ruckus with one time, after the show)

Next week looks busy as hell, so pardon if the posts come up slower than usual. Stay tuned for DVD reviews, show announcements and some new music outta the lab!

Here are some links to keep you busy until next time!

VIDEOS:
Bun B.–“Draped Up”
Windows Media

P$C Klick “I’m A King”
http://wm.atlrec.com/hustle_flow/video/im_a_king_450.wmv

ASAP-T.I.
http://wm.atlrec.com/ti/video/asap_450.wmv

Links::
Soccer playing elephants-
http://www.cutefunnyanimals.com/elephantsoccer.shtml

Magic card trick
http://www.brainteasercentral.com/riddle.php?riddleid=231&PHPSESSID=0fac68b5a948fa05f95e52e90cc84f5c

Taser testing
http://www.danerd.com/Show.php?vid=1168

Highway shoot-out with police
http://www.danerd.com/Show.php?vid=1153

Drunk girl pissed off (literally) outside of Hollywood nightclub
http://www.trendpimp.com/displayimage.php?p=529

Space Escape game
http://www.chaffinchshoelace.com/games.php?m=110

Can someone tell me what this is all about?
http://media.putfile.com/deceiving

Indie 103.1 FM
http://www.indie1031.com/

“Doin’ it up, Crooklyn style!”
http://www.bcat.tv/bcat/default.asp

102.7 WEQX FM Radio
http://www.weqx.com/default.asp

Al Roker’s blog
http://www.alroker.com/journal.cfm

Porn Star Or Pop star game
http://www.liquidgeneration.com/games/porn_pop1.asp

Old interview of RZA on NPR
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4525189

Cracking the Code in Hip-Hop
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/13/arts/music/13sann.html?8hpib