I Still Ain't Forgave Myself...

Soo here we chose to explore the process of forgiveness, when one is battling himself.  We felt the need to address this topic because we were positive that everyone can relate to the issue. With the pressure of financial stability, social acceptance, and spiritual accountability its a good chance that we all have made some choices that we wish we could change. Those particular choices may have had  long lasting severe effects your life, leaving the consequences painful and stressful.  This emotion can be identified as guilt, which can be toxic to the mental. Some people's conscious speak louder than others, and they keep speaking until the individual is strong enough face himself and make peace.

Rap artists T.I. has admitted that he too has been at war with himself over some decisions that he wasn't proud of. He wrote the song below expressing his immature thinking at a young age. He shares events of crime, resentment and pain. While he's grateful of his perseverance, he blames himself for the death and incarceration of his close friends. Simply carrying the guilt for years, regretting not speaking up when he knew the behavior was detrimental to their future. Jay-z speaks on the same issue on his older track  Regrets, where his message is that one must learn to live with their regrets if they plan to be successful.

Have been you been able to forgive yourself, for the wrong you have done? Nobody is perfect in life, and the conclusion here is to find some option and remedies that will allow one to find peace and forgive themselves. So if you wouldn't mind sharing, maybe your testimony can help someone get over their troubling issues.

Please listen to the first live performance below titled "I Still Ain't Forgave Myself"

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Dont Come Out Shooting This New Years...

Soo as expected, celebratory gunfire will not not be tolerated this year in Philadelphia. Should some traditions be broken? One would think so if it ensures the safety of the public. Early this morning District Attorney Seth Williams and Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey warned the public, not to be foolish and shoot their guns in the air to celebrate. The police held their annual conference this morning to promote safety for New Years Eve celebration. Present at the conference was 24 year old Joe Jaskolka, who was struck by a bullet in the head on New Years Eve in South Philly back 1999 when he was 11.  He and his family were walking to Penns Landing to view the fireworks, shots of celebration began to fill the air.
The bullet is still lodged in his head and he remains in a wheel chair. Since the incident Joe has has undergone 33 surgeries to his brain and 21 to his eyes.

The city has plans to man the streets on this New Years Eve to try to reduce the sensless behavior that occurs on this night. There will be an increased number of check points, so please be mindful of others and try to have safe and legal celebration.

Rick Ro$$ Drops Artwork For New Mixtape: Rich Forever

Soo as you probably know your man Rozay has pushed his album God Forgives, I Dont..back a few months mainly due to his recent health conditions. He is still working though, and its evident he doesn't want his followers to be be disappointed.  So he dropping a mixtape for free in the mean time, to keep you satisfied until the album comes. Above you have the artwork for the official Rich Forever mixtape hosted by DJ Scream and Shaheem Reid . No release date has been confirmed, but we do know that Drake, French Montana, Meek Mill and Dj Khaled will be featured as Ross tweeted some photos from the video set.

Jay-Z & Kayne West paid $6 million To Perform In Dubai

Soo apparently to be able to Watch The Throne has become pretty expensive. The two mega rap stars have been touring the album for months and they have been getting love, support and big bank the entire time. Should you want these two guys to perform at your party...Well lets talk money. $6 million is the going rate as of now.
Who would dare? How about Sheikh Mansour, A billionaire who owns the city of Manchester.

Sheikh Mansour paid for the duo to perform at his sister's 16th birthday party. Both artists were flown into Dubai and agreed to perform a series of sets for the packed crowd 2 weeks before Christmas. Reports have it that each artist received 1.9 million pounds, roughly $2.92 million.

Oprah's O.W.N. Network Off To Slow Start???

Oprah Winfrey is a successful African-American woman and is expected to succeed in all en devours. Most fans of the Oprah Winfrey show were upset when she decided to call it quits to pursue her own (OWN) network. The OWN network was created by Winfrey and came with high expectations as she is one of the most powerful woman in the world. Well it seems as though the OWN network is not off to a good start since its launch on Jan 1st 2011. Reports suggest that viewers were disappointed in programming and the lack of a new Winfrey show on the network. This will change as Oprah's on-air presence will be boosted Sunday with a new weekly series, "Oprah's Next Chapter." OWN has failed to improve on, or in some instances even match, the average ratings and small audience earned by the low profile Discovery Health channel it replaced. Winfrey made the following statement after she was asked about her OWN networks disappointing first year on-air...

"I would absolutely say it is and was not where I want it to be for year one. My focus up until last May was doing what I do best, which is 'The Oprah Winfrey Show,' and giving that my full attention until its conclusion. Yes, some mistakes were made. Who hasn't made mistakes? The real beauty is you can say, 'I learned from that, I don't worry about failure. I worry about, 'Did I do all I could do?"

Oprah Winfrey has a large following, so expect her fans to stick by her while she makes improvements to the OWN network.

Michael Jordan Gets Engaged To Model???

A hoop earring isn't going to be the only piece of jewelry Michael Jordan is wearing nowadays. M.J. has made a powerful commitment to his long time girlfriend, Cuban-born model Yvette Prieto, by recently getting engaged. Reports say that Jordan popped the big question to Prieto; his girlfriend of three years, on Christmas day. This would be Jordan's second time walking up to the alter of professing his love for a woman. Jordan was married for 17 years to Juanita Jordan, but the couple divorced in 2006, and settled for a reported $168 million. Jordan has three children from his previous marriage: two sons, Jeffrey Michael and Marcus James, and a daughter, Jasmine. Jordan, owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, can be viewed on the sideline of Bobcats games with his soon to be wife Yvette Prieto.

Curtis – Put Your Hands Up (Official Video)

Fifty has dropped a video for "Put Your Hands Up,"off The Big Ten mix-tape that was

released earlier this month. The video is more like a movie than a music video as Curtis continues to display his acting skills.  Roc Nation member Jahlil Beats is responsible for the production of the track. Check out the video...

This Video Contains Explicit Lyrics!!!

12 Yr Old Dominates Top High School Ballers???

A 12 year old is making a positive impression on the basketball court against his older opponents.
 Damon Harge who stands 5'4'' and weighs just 120 pounds has dominated his age group in basketball, and now utilizing his talents against high school players. The kid looks like a ordinary 12 year old but already possesses the talents of a college recruit. Damon Harge is rapidly gaining a reputation as one of the best young high school point guards in the country. But he is not in high school... This middle school aged kid is not only holding his own against high schoolers, he is dominating them. Harge is competing at the high school level in North Carolina, and he's killing the competition. Harge averaged 35 points as a fifth grader playing against student athletes three years older than himself. Harge is now suiting up for Creedmor (N.C.) Christian Faith Center Academy, where he faces off against some of the top prep basketball programs in the county … as a sixth grader. Check out the footage of this little guy in action...

Kim Kardashian Gets $600k For New Years Eve Event???

Reality TV queen Kim Kardashian continues to get paid for her good looks. The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star will bank over a half million dollars, to host a New Year’s Eve party in Las Vegas. It seems as though the recent divorce from NBA player Kris Humphries did not tarnish her image. Kardashian will reportedly be paid $600,000 to host the annual New Year’s Eve party at Tao club in Vegas. According to reports, Kim was paid $500,000 for the same hosting job last year. So you may ask why is she receiving a extra $100k this year? Apparently, Tao is also paying the reality TV star to make a few more appearances for them. Kardashian recently made these comments on Twitter...

“New Year’s Eve is one of my favorite nights of the year. Time to celebrate everything you’ve achieved in the past year and look forward to everything to come in the New Year… This New Year’s Eve, I’ll be celebrating at Tao in Las Vegas. I can’t wait!”

I bet she can't wait, with her bank account now $600,000 richer. Can I have a dollar Kim???

Cory Gunz ft. Meek Mill – YMCMB MMG (Official Video)

New video from YMCMB member Cory Gunz featuring Meek Mill. The track is titled "YMCMB MMG." This calabo will only make both teams stronger moving forward. Check out the video...

This Video Contains Explicit Lyrics!!!

Behind The Music: Eric Roberson

Soo here we felt the need to jump in the neo-soul lane and drive alongside an artist who may not receive much attention, but creates good music.  Eric Roberson definitely is worthy enough to drive in this lane producing some soothing melodies that will ease the tension that is present.
Born on September 25, 1976 in Rahway, New Jersey. Eric Roberson has made his way through the entertainment business. Starting off as an actor in high school, Eric featured in a few notable films "The Tap dance Kid", Grease", and "Anything Goes".  He attended Howard University where he studied musical theatre. During that time his first single "The Moon" was released in 1994 under Warner Brother records.
After appearing in a few musical plays, Eric signed a songwriting deal with EMI. Its here he would work with the likes of Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild and Jazzy Jeff. As a member of Jeff's A Touch Of Jazz production company, Roberson made contributions to Jeff's debut album, The Magnificent in 2002.

He continues songwriting work as well as releasing his own material through his Blue Erro Soul imprint.

He has released an array of studio albums under the Blue Erro Soul label. The Vault Vol. 1(July 1, 2003) The Appetizer(November 7, 2005) ...Left(February 27, 2007) Musician First(August 25, 2009) and his latest Mister Nice Guy(November 8, 2011). He also has released a live album titled Erro Live Vol. DC(August 10, 2006).

 

Check out an older track below, it features Phonte from the hip-hop group Little Brother.

Behind The Music: The Weeknd

Soo here we chose to travel up to Canada and find out who is behind that new sound that seems to be infiltrating hip-hop and r&b.  Born on February 16, 1990 by the name of Abel Tesfaye, the Ethiopian-Canadian singer is fresh to the music scene in 2011 as a solo artist. Back in 2008 Tesfaye was involved in rap group trio Bulleez'n'Nerdz with X.O. partners and friends Lamar and Hyghly. Later, they transformed into the Noise and became a writing/production team. Eventually, Tesfaye developed enough as a singer to record music under the title The Weeknd, with producer Jeremy Rose. In late 2010, Rose left the group, leaving Tesfaye a solo act recording under the Weeknd.
The eclectic artist chose to start on the streets first by releasing a trilogy of the following mixtapes...House of Balloons(March 21, 2011) Thursday(August 16, 2011) and his most recent Echoes of Silence(December 21, 2011). This mixtape was said to be more experimental than the first two.

The expectations are pretty high as his buzz grows stronger. Recently his collaborations with Drake on his Take Care album has really increased curiosity.  You may notice that his sound is unique as he seems to submerge himself into the melody. Maybe a hip-hop version of Prince, maybe an updated autotune instrument is being used here. Still the artist dares to go where others have not, proving that originality will always be appealing.

The footage below contains explicit material, please use caution when viewing.

Sears/K-Mart To Close Over 100 Stores???

Reports have surfaced of another retail chain having to close stores due to the bad economy. Sears Holdings Corp. plans to close between 100 and 120 Sears and Kmart stores after generating poor numbers during the crucial holiday season. The company has more than 4,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada. The Sears and K-Mart brand have been declining as of late with poor customer turnouts throughout the country. In an internal memo sent Tuesday to employees, CEO and President Lou D'Ambrosio made this statement...

"we did not generated the results we were seeking during the holidays."

Sears Holdings Corp. said it has yet to determine which stores will close but said it will post on http://www.searsmedia.com when a final list is compiled. Sears would not discuss how many, if any, jobs would be cut.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. To Spend 60 Days or Less In Prison???

Floyd Mayweather Jr. was recently sentenced to 90-days in prison for "sparring" with his girlfriend. Mayweather Jr. plead guilty to battery domestic violence and harassment charges related to an incident in 2010 where he attacked his ex-girlfriend, who is also the mother of his kids. Rumor had it that Mayweather could have been sentenced to up to 34 years in prison for attacking his ex-girlfriend, but Mayweather worked out a plea deal and was given a softer sentence. Reports have also surfaced of Maywether only having to serve 60 days or less of the original 90 day sentence. Detention officer Bill Cassell said:

“Good behavior and work time could knock up to 30 days off Mayweather’s sentence.”

On top of his 90-day sentence, Mayweather will also have to complete 100 hours of community service and attend a 12-month domestic violence program. Mayweather Jr. was expected to have a Cinco De Mayo fight Manny Pacquiao in 2012, but with at least two months in prison, it doesn’t look like Mayweather Jr. will be able to prepare for the fight. According reports, Mayweather has only been approved to workout one day a week. 

Rick Ross & Big Sean Cover The Source (Dec/Jan Issues)

The years end edition of The Source magazine is out for your viewing pleasures. This is also The Source's 250th issues of the magazine making it a collectors item. Big Sean holds down one side of the magazine's cover, by earning The Source's rookie of the year honor. Big Sean discusses in his article, how "being signed to his idle" made him famous. MMG General Rick Ross is also on the cover of the last source of the year...

Rick Ross has earned The Source's man of the year honor along with the other half of the cover.  Rozay achieved this award by staying consistent and making himself into a marketable brand. It also doesn't hurt when you have signed to of hip-hops rising stars in Wale and Meek Mill to your label MMG. During Ross's article he discussed health concerns and how they will not become a problem for him in 2012. Pick up your copy of the years end issue of The Source magazine when it hits local newsstands.

Styles P - Gift Wrapped (Official Audio)

Styles P "The Ghost" dropped a gift off for the streets, with the official "Gift Wrapped" freestyle. It's only right that you get your gift here... Im Just Saying!!! Check out the audio.

This Track Contains Explicit Lyrics!!!

This Christmas...

Soo here we are again, taking the time to do our share of giving on this special day. We over here at Im Just Saying would like to wish you a Merry Christmas today. We are encouraging family bonding, peace offering and gift exchanging.  Most people's homes will be filled with hungry individuals who are merely looking to eat and drink all they can(lol). If you can find the time to sneak away from the television, if grandmother lets you out of the kitchen, then feel free to add to the discussion below. We asking, How has This Christmas been for you?...

Check out the song below to be reminded of that ole warm feeling... Merry Christmas!

Fabolous: "There Is No Competition"...Death Comes In 3's Mixtape

Soo your man fabolous is set to provide his fans with a nice Christmas Present this year. He has announced today that his mixtape will be available on Christmas Day. The mixtape is hosted by Dj Drama and features Lloyd Banks, Trey Songz, Ne-Yo, Red Café, Paul Cain and Jadakiss. This news comes as relief to many because the date has been pushed back for some time now. The laid back Brooklyn rapper stated that he doesn't like to give dates because many things can happen, mainly when u dealing with other people.

This is the 3rd mixtape of the There Is No Competition series and the Fabolous seems more than ready to attack this time around. When asked about the new release he had this to say..“ I got some original joints on there but, there’s also more energy with this one, I think with the first There Is No Competition, it was more like me just rapping and spitting but, this one I wanted a little more energy just because coming off of Soul Tape, that was like my perspective flows, slower beats, and stuff like that so I wanted to give the Ying to the Yang. I wanted to give these niggas some ignorant ish but still bars.”

The mixtape will be available for download at datpiff.com

Drake ft. Lil Wayne & Tyga - The Motto (Official Video)

Drake has released his second official video off his sophomore album "Take Care." The Motto features verses from Lil Wayne and Tyga. Check out the video... and Wayne's shoes!!!

This Video Contains Explicit Lyrics!!!

HBO's How To Make It In America Gets Cancelled

Cable network HBO has decided to cancel their "How To Make It In America" series due to low viewership. I personally enjoyed the series and am disappointed to hear of this development. The series displayed the grind and hustle of a group of friends efforts to "make it in America." The mega network also decided to cancel “Hung,” a comedy about a well-endowed male prostitute (played by Thomas Jane) and “Bored to Death,” which starred Jason Schwartzman, Zach Galifianakis(The Hangover) and Ted Danson(Cheers,Becker) a comedy about friends who solve crimes and have wild adventures in Brooklyn.

HBO is said to be introducing six new series in 2012, including “Luck,” “Veep,” “Girls,” “Life’s Too Short,” “Angry Boys” and an untitled Aaron Sorkin project, to complement returning shows like “Game of Thrones” and “Boardwalk Empire.”

Come Close...

Soo I'm sure the title may sound a bit personal, but every post is always generally speaking(lol).  Really just wanted to examine the chosen song for the concept of building, as both artists reassure their listeners that true romance and good chemistry will never die. The energy of this song seems to strengthen the relationship between the man and woman. Apparently this couple has been through hell and back, as most couples have today. Somehow they found a way to stay together.  Soo we ask...Shouldn't there be a rewarding feeling when you chose to fight through all the negativity and hostile moments y'all had?  What about the folks who found love and felt good about staying there...Happily together should be the main goal, so we found an opportunity and a cool way to encourage it...

50 Cent & Floyd Mayweather Cover XXL Magazine (Dec/Jan Issue)

Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson is the new cover guy for the end of year edition of XXL magazine.  This issue of XXL will feature 5 different covers of the G-Unit general. Also included on one of the cover shots is Curtis's right hand man Floyd "Money" Mayweather. In the feature article, 50 discusses his relationship with Floyd and how the "Money Team" came about. Jackson also chimes in on the current state of the rap game. Go get your copy of XXL magazine when it hits your local news stand.

Obama Supports The NDAA: Civil Injustice?

Soo we look to share this information, to see how the public feels about this news. The U.S Congress voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012. The act allows the government to detain any person on U.S. soil, including U.S citizens, for an indefinite time and without any charge or trial, if the person is suspected of supporting or engaging in terrorist activity or organization either directly or indirectly in the past, present or future. 

This issue has been long debated for many years on the streets and in the white house. President Obama said that he would veto the bill when the time came, but for some reason he has changed his mind.  This signing has caused an uproar in all conscious sectors as many feel this act is legalizing martial law.
The idea of the military and police in the streets at war against you should be troubling. The government basically has the power and justification to attack any individual they feel is a threat to the security of the country. Rumors have it ,that concentration camps are being built to detain all those who oppose the system.

Soo just what does this sound like to you? Possibly the beginning stages of the New World Order?
It seems as if for the past year or so people all over the world have become conscious and liberal in their actions. There is daily news of citizens taking action to displeasure of how their government is treating them. Things have become hostile here and abroad. People want a change and they appear to be ready, to fight for their freedom and survival. As a result, the government must look to maintain order and control and listen.
Always do your own research to form your own opinion, we are merely here to provide the information.

Throwback Jamz...Biz Markie: Vapors

Soo we told you a few posts back that true hip-hop will never die with us. We took a drive down memory lane here to visit a true pioneer of the game.  Biz Markie has definitely opened the door for many rappers you have grown to love.  This old school track sheds the light on those individuals who only care to come around when things are going well for you...I'm sure its people out here today still catching the vapors.
Check out the video to get a feel of when true hip-hop artists cared to express how they really felt.

Kobe Bryant's Wife Files For Divorce???

Soo as if, the Lakers not signing Chris Paul wasn't bad enough. This bad news is probably buzzing all around Hollywood as you read. Today Vanessa Bryant, filed for divorce from the Los Angeles Lakers star, stating irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split from her husband of more than 10 years.

A statement was released by a representative of the couple stating "The Bryants have resolved all issues incident to their divorce privately with the assistance of counsel and a Judgment dissolving their marital status will be entered in 2012."
In the filing, Vanessa Bryant asked for joint legal and physical custody of the couple's two daughters, Natalia, 8, and Gianna, 5. Kobe Bryant asked for the same in his response.

Now some may say they knew this day would come being that since Kobe was caught cheating years ago, he was living on borrowed time. During that incident you witnessed the Bean purchased a $4million dollar "Im sorry baby" ring. So lets talk about this... Has Vanessa had her mind made up the entire time? Or has Kobe proven time and time again he just cant be trusted?

Check out the video below, as this artist really examines the essence of the The Breakup.

May The Force Be With You

When it comes to Tim Tebow many felt and still feel this guy would not succeed at QB in the NFL. Fans have been clamoring to get Tebow on the field since the day he was drafted by the Broncos. Most people are fans of Tebow because of his consistent display of his religious beliefs. Tebow can be viewed throughout games constantly on a knee praying and professing his love for his creator. A new phenomenon has taken the nation by storm, as you can now find your neighbor down on one knee "Tebowing" lol.  

Tebow has been criticized for his lack of knowledge of the playbook and awkward throwing form throughout his career. Former Broncos great and current owner John Elway still doesn't believe Tebow is his franchise QB of the future. Tebow has managed to take his team to 8-5 (7-1 as starter) and into the playoff picture after a slow start. 

Tebow is now turning many doubters into believers after bringing his team from behind in the 4th quarter, to win consecutive games. Some asks how Tebow is able to bring his team back from behind in unbelievable fashion.  Is it a miracle??? Or is there some kind of supernatural force guiding this fellow to victories. We shared a previous post about the philosophy of  "The Secret." When man believes, in a optimistic fashion that he can achieve anything then the odds of it happening becomes greater. It is obvious that Tebow is one with his faith and practices positive thinking. Is Tebow's current success a coincidence or is "the force with him???"

Music Is For Life...

Soo here on this particular post we chose to show our appreciation for music.  This song below was selected because we felt it expresses the essence of passion and devotion. Each artist was able to give his or her testimony on how music has affected their life in a positive manner.  Its no secret that music touches the soul, for it is believed to be the ultimate form of communication.  Apparently being able to express yourself has become very important in our society.  The connection music creates proves to be powerful, allowing listeners to enter one's thoughts.

Music has been a part of my life for as far back as I can remember.  It has served as an emotional support system for me, being that on many occasions I am always able to find peace when adversity is present.  I wont go too deep on the topic but rather look to open up the floor for discussion. So we ask...Just how important is music in your life? 

Please take the time to listen to the entire song. Hip-Hop producer J Dilla speaks in the beginning, and Busta Ryhmes at the end. Both men share their testominies that music has literally saved their lives. We just wanted to know, does anyone else feel like this out here..

Tracee Ellis Ross Covers New Vibe Vixen (Dec/Jan Issue))

Tracee Ellis-Ross is the cover-female for the year end edition of Vibe Vixen magazine. Ellis-Ross discusses everything from he role as "Joan" on the popular TV series "Girlfriends" to her new role as producer of new BET series "Reed Between The Lines." In the Vibe Vixen piece, Ellis-Ross is asked if it's difficult to produce a show that she also has a acting role in... 

I wouldn’t say difficult, but it’s definitely makes for a long day. But it is the kind of full plate that I adore. I adore this kind of work and it’s very rewarding. The producer role very much plays into the kind of person I am. In the evolution of my career it is a really exciting step for me because I am the kind of creative person that has a real opinion about the kind of images that I want to portray and want in the public in general. So having a seat at the table with the many voices that is part of the collaborative art of television is really and exciting and wonderful for me.

Go get the years end edition of Vibe Vixen magazine at your local newsstand today.

Should Marriage Come First...?

Soo once again we find ourselves back at the round table discussion. This particular topic has been gaining momentum in our fan based section, so we had to address it.  We are simply asking, should a man and woman marry before they decide to live together?
Okay so as tradition has it, this concept was pretty clear cut. The woman would stay at home with her family while she was actively dating her man. She would not look to move out of the house until he has asked for her hand in marriage. Hopefully, the man has already sought out her parent's blessing before he bended his knee. For whatever reason, today this procedure has become less attractive. It appears that many couples feel more comfortable sharing their household before they share their vowels...What happened..? 

Both sexes and couples shared their opinions on the topic and we saw valid points on both sides.  Some women expressed that they would like to stick to the tradition, making the man earn and prove his intentions by committing himself to marriage first. These same women were also fearful of the idea, that if she decided to shack-up first, that she would forever be a live-in girlfriend. Essentially believing that he would never purchase the cow, for he getting the milk for free. This idea may even provide security for the man as well. He can at least feel that when adversity arises, the option of divorce is just not that easy. Divorce can be brutal and sometimes costly(lol).  We also found others that viewed the process differently.  They expressed the idea of living together first, served more as a trial period. They felt there were important issues that needed to be known by both parties before any documents were signed in the eyes of God.  Dealing with daily living habits and sharing your finances with someone, stood as the top two reasons why these individuals needed a crash course first.

So just which idea will ensure the stability of the family. Is this not the goal here? We can journey through the inner city neighbors and visually see that the family structure has been broken.  Is this because less couples are choosing marriage first?  We do know that the common law of marriage has been removed, making it a must now to seek proper legal documentation for the couple to join as one. This topic is far more deeper than three paragraphs, being that there are so many different perspectives.  Pending your religion and nationality you could feel strong about either side...
Check out the video below as the artist explains why he felt it was important to get married. He and his wife are now divorced, I wonder did they live together first...Im Just Saying

Meek Mill ft. Young Chris - House Party (Official Video)

Philly's own Meek Mill has dropped the official video for "House Party." The track can be found on Meek's mixtape "DreamChasers." Also featured on the track is Philly artist Young Chris from the Young Gunz. The video contains surprise cameos from Rick Ross to comedian Lil Duval. Check out the video!!!

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T.I. ft. Pharrell – Here Ye, Hear Ye (Official Video)

This video was premiered on VH1, during the latest episode of "T.I. and Tiny." T.I. will be releasing a new mixtape titled "F@%k Da City Up" on January 1st. Check out the video featuring Pharrell!!!

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Men In Black 3 Starring Will Smith (Official Movie Trailer)

In Men in Black 3, Agents J (Will Smith) and K (Tommy Lee Jones) are back... in time. J has seen some inexplicable things in his 15 years with the Men in Black, but nothing, not even aliens, perplexes him as much as his wry, reticent partner. But when K's life and the fate of the planet are put at stake, Agent J will have to travel back in time to put things right. J discovers that there are secrets to the universe that K never told him - secrets that will reveal themselves as he teams up with the young Agent K (Josh Brolin) to save his partner, the agency, and the future of humankind.  Men in Black 3 is expected to hit theaters May 25 , 2012.

Is "Watch The Throne 2" A Possibility???

With the current success of the Watch The Throne tour, Jay-Z and Kanye look to carry their momentum into the new year. During a recent MTV interview, Jay-Z hinted at the possibility of a "Watch The Throne 2" album in 2012. Jay-Z also stated that you may get new solo projects from himself and West in 2012. A rejuvenated "Hova" had this to say during MTV interview...

“We — I say ‘we' because I'm in Throne mode — we're in a great place creatively. You might see a Jay, then Kanye and a Throne album next year. You know, we're really in a great place creatively. We really found our zone.”

The "Roc Boys" have claimed the "throne," and will look to defend their title during the new year.

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Throwback Jamz: Robin Thicke ft Drake "Teach You A Lesson"

Soo we journey back just a couple years on this one. While labeled as a Throwback Jamz you may feel more comfortable with "Hidden Track" for this mix, which was never released as a single. You probably had to be a serious Drake follower to catch this collaboration when it dropped. The song instantly takes the tone of seduction, as both artists lets their partner know that she has to be penalized for her naughtiness. With a clear concept of student and teacher, you tell us if the discipline sounds to be enjoyable(lol)...

The Roots Release Their New Album: Undun

Soo the multi-talented Roots band has released their 13th studio album on Tuesday December 6th. This album has been critiqued in many different ways.  It challenges all listeners to explore and accept the band's evolution. This is not your traditional roots project, being that this is a concept album. The albums starts its tale from the end and journeys to the beginning, as it narrates a tragic murder(in reverse). The plot surrounds a character named Redford Stevens, who lives in the inner city, troubled by the same crime and drugs that our society presents today. The musics depicts all the events step by  step as Redford is destined to meet his demise.

The Roots makes it clear on this album, that music is a true art form and only the artist can create his or her boundaries. The album is all but 38 minutes long, long enough to travel through the realms of jazz, classical, and revolutionary R&B. It gives off a dull /gloomy feeling on some of the tracks. It concludes with the final four tracks being instrumentals. letting the previous energy saturate into the mind of the follower. As always the features are justified starting with Dice Raw, Greg P.O.R.N, Phonte, Truck North and Big K.R.I.T.


Undun Track List:
1. The Un
2. Sleep
3. Make My (Feat. Big K.R.I.T.)
4. One Time (Feat. Phonte and Dice Raw)
5. Kool On (Feat. Greg Porn & Truck North)
6. The Other Side (Feat. Bilal Oliver & Greg Porn)
7. Stomp (Feat. Greg Porn)
8. Lighthouse (Feat. Dice Raw)
9. I Remember
10. Tip The Scale (Feat. Dice Raw)
11. Redford (For Yia Yia & Pappou)
12. Possibility (2nd Movement)
13. Will To Power (3rd Movement)
14. Finality (4th Movement)

We shall not tell you all what to expect on the project, as it is your job to seek a new sound and support others who at least make an attempt to evolve in their craft. Maybe you are an old school Roots fan and feel that this lane is too slow to drive in... Reasonably Understood. However; the message behind the music should provide some insight on the problems out here in these streets. Maybe we can find a universal solution.

Check out the video below as it starts to give you the end(lol)

Is Terrence Howard Abusing His Wife???

Michelle Howard has been granted a restraining order against her husband Terrence, who she claims has been physically and verbally abusing her. A judge has ordered Terrence Howard(Hustle and Flow,Dead Presidents) to stay 100 yards away from his estranged wife.  The restraining order is said to be effective, until a Jan. 17th court hearing. Ms. Howard stated that she has been punched by her husband on several occasions throughout their marriage. Michelle filed for divorce from her husband in February, and the two have been separated since. Terrence is being accused by his wife of committing the following "violent acts"...

-- smacking her in the face and chipping her tooth with his wedding ring
-- throwing her down to the ground in a parking lot
-- telling her, "I'll hit a woman quicker than I'd hit a man"
-- Saying, "If you tell anyone about my personal business, I will kill you and no one will ever know
-- Screaming, "B*tch, walk home. That's my car, I pay for it."

Mr. Hustle and Flow countered the accusations by saying he never threatened his wife. Also stating that his wife is out to get him...

"I live in constant fear of Michelle's endeavors to ruin my reputation; even providing this declaration may well lead to my being subjected to a paparazzi blitz which would not be good for my career,"

With Terrence Howard's reputation now on the line, it really is "hard out here for a pimp."

Tha Carter IV: Did These Numbers Lie?

Soo even in repeated success there tends to be room for controversy. As you probably heard Lil Wayne's Tha Carter IV album had much success in the first week, Taking the No.1 slot on the Billboard charts selling 964,000 which happened to be the 2nd highest of the year.  Wayne was able repeat success again, as Tha Carter III went platinum in its first week of release. Soo whats the problem here?  Maybe because we are in a time where the emergence of internet downloading has affected album sales severely. Maybe because, some cant believe Jay-z and Kayne's album Watch The Throne did half of Tha Carter IV numbers in the first week.

Many still feel that its possible YMCMB purchased a hefty amount of its own album to inflate the sales. The initial speculation prompted Birdman to defend himself and his artist back in September, stating "Nah, man, that really don't make no sense. Why would we do that? I press and distribute 'em. Ain't no need for me to buy 'em. That's hustling backwards."
So what is controversy without 50 cent? Curtis recently shared his doubtful thoughts on the issue, stating "To be honest with you, the Lil Wayne sales are a little suspect to me. Tha Carter III was definitely hot. He did that, Tha Carter III commanded that energy, but the last one that just came out, those numbers are funny."

Can this be hatred at its truest form?  For Lil Wayne has proven time and time again that his dedication and passion for music can only take his appeal to unreachable heights. He definitely has enough followers to do the impossible, as his music has been burning hot for the last 4 years. Yet and still as we know, Where there is smoke there is fire(lol). 

If Birdman and YMCMB did in fact buy up its share of albums at its regular price that would be one pretty penny for the camp. But hey, We Talking Bout Baby Money(lol)

What Is The Woman's Role???

Soo before you get bent out of shape here lets visit this topic together shall we(lol).It's a topic that apparently holds a lot weight in America. Yeah I say America, being that in some countries, a womans' opinion or contribution simply bears no value in the household. The topic we visit is just what is the woman's role in society? To be clear let me add that, being an African American male,  its possible for me to have a bias perspective on this topic. Soo bear with me..

This issue is very delicate and sensitive, but far from untouchable.  In the urban community I think its safe to say that the woman's role has changed or even evolved over the last 20+ years...Old fashion stories had the woman's role as the house manager and the nourisher, while the man was said to be the breadwinner and the backbone of the family. Well now a days there has been a revamped script added to the story, The woman now wears the pants and the makeup, she's breadwinning and still finding time to nourish.  Was she forced into this role? Or has the emergence of equality strained her relationships with men? leaving her hard to get along with..

So tough to call, but very debatable. Some men share their feeling as to say, he has watched his women take life by the horns, excepting failure at no cost, relentless in the pursuit of education and financial stability. He feels that this journey has hardened, and given her a cocky attitude upon completion, decreasing his value as a leader. Many women share their feelings to say, that this same man has become complacent in life, for him to feel this way, he obviously lacks security, and simply is not strong enough to handle a women of her caliber. She adds that strength is her greatest attribute, and she will not settle for the selfish and controlling ways that some men possess.

Soo in this battle, we find that a good number women today are highly successful but yet still single. We find a good number of men,  stating they want a strong ambitious woman, but for whatever reason the two struggle to co exist. We not saying anybody is right or wrong here, we wanna know what's your position on the topic. Also we would like to conclude that we appreciate all the hard work and sacrifice women put into  to society and the family. No matter what role all women are appreciated... and yes Beautiful..

Tommy Hill Formerly of Ram Squad Killed Over Weekend

Josh Wilson aka Tommy Hill was shot and killed late Thursday night after being a robbery victim. Some feel robbery was the motive,but others feel there could have been several reasons behind his murder, due to his criminal background and well documented association with the Philly mob scene. In the original police statement, the victim(Hill) left the bar about 1:30 a.m. without paying his tab. When the manager went outside to collect the money, police said, three masked men approached and announced a robbery. After two of the robbers went in the victim's pockets, they shot him in the chest and lower body, police said. The manager and bar security guard then used their own weapons and traded gunfire with the robbers. No one else was injured. A witness made the following statement...

“He was in the bar having a good time and afterwards they shot him and robbed him,The dudes he was with shot back, security came out and it was hectic situation.”

Although it cannot be confirmed, the source said that Tommy Hill was alive after the shooting on Thursday night. Hill ended up dying from his wounds at Einstein Medical Center, early Sunday morning.

A THOUSAND WORDS - Starring Eddie Murphy (Official Movie Trailer)

After stretching the truth on a deal with a spiritual guru, literary agent Jack McCall finds a Bodhi tree on his property. Its appearance holds a valuable lesson on the consequences of every word we speak. He tries to navigate his life after learning that he only has a thousand words left to say before he dies. "A Thousand Words" will be in theaters on March 23, 2012. Check out the trailer below...