Innovations: MIDI pro adapter for Rock Band

On the heels of the annoucement of Activision disbanding the Guitar Hero division in the company (no more Guitar Hero releases and possibly DJ Hero is going to stop because they are going to lay off people in the DJ Hero division like the did in the Guitar Hero division. The sales were declining also for Guitar Hero), Rock Band is continuing to strive...Mad Catz, the well known 3rd party hardware company released a MIDI pro adapter for the Rock Band...this basically means if you already on a keyboard or guitar with a MIDI connection (as most do) you can play the instrument you already own for Rock Band...this is a great hardware piece...peep the article:

Talk about just in time. With merely weeks to go before Mr. Claus makes his wintry journey 'round the globe, Mad Catz has decided to finally ship a peripheral that was introducedway back in June. Without a doubt, the MIDI Pro adapter is one of the more intriguing music game accessories to hit the open market, enabling Rock Band 3 owners to use mostMIDI keyboards and drum sets with the title. The box is shipping as we speak for Sony's PS3 and Nintendo's Wii, and the Xbox 360 variant should be headed to Best Buy in the coming hours. If you'll recall, this guy's also designed to work with the forthcoming Rock Band 3 Squier guitar / controller, and it even features a velocity sensitive adjustment for MIDI drums designed to reduce cross-talk during play. At $39.99, it's a no-brainer for those who already own a MIDI instrument or two, but we just might be more excited about the hacking possibilities than anything else. DIYers, get at it!

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(4o)ur

Innovations: Doctor's using phones to ultrasound?

Peep this article about in the future doctor's may be able to give ultrasounds to preggers with their phone...incredible...

Kit Eaton - FastCompany — MobiUS is a simple medical ultrasound imaging system like many others—but it has one rather astonishing plus: All you need is the wand, some gel, and a smartphone.

Mobisante is the firm behind the new technology, and it's just announced that the MobiUS has received FDA approval for use in the U.S. MobiUS is, according to its makers, the "world's first" smartphone-based commercial ultrasound imaging system, offering a degree of portability rarely seen before for this type of non-invasive medical imaging. It's also much more affordable than traditional ultrasound systems, which typically take up a whole roller-tray of space in doctor's offices. And, while they do offer more precise tools and a larger viewscreen, traditional models seem to rely on dedicated hardware that costs more to produce and run than a simple smartphone.

MobiUS, in contrast, is small enough to slip into a bag, and thanks to the Wi-Fi and cell phone services offered by the Windows Mobile system in the accompanying smartphone, it's actually easier to share digital images with other clinicians for consults, and with the parents of unborn babies. The size, simplicity, and portability of the device is key for Mobisante's plans to boost the powers of rural and remote medical professionals, who may suffer from limited resources, and it's exactly the kind of device that could provide useful medical data in an emergency situation far from the coziness of the ER or ob-gyn unit.

Considering that the FDA also just approved its first iPhone app, MobileMIM (designed to help doctors view and assess diagnostic imagery in rich interactive ways not possible with printouts), it seems the smartphone—and its larger cousin the tablet—will be a more standard feature of your doctor's medical toolset in the future. It also seems the FDA is moving to regulate the scene, which is a vital move considering the wealth of non-approved medical apps that are already available on the market.

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(4o)ur

Stuff of hilarity: once again its pebblz retardedness

you know my view about her retarded butt (its called a butt because butts are worse than ass. Ass is good, Butt is bad)...look at that new pic above of her out of control butt...stupid

now here's a pic of great big ass...thing of perfection^^

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(4o)ur

Random Rant vol. 33: LeBron was Cleveland's economy

At the time I'm writing this rant on Monday, February 7, 2011 the Cleveland Cavs have set an NBA record for consecutive losses in a season at 24...before July 2010 the only, I'm mean the ONLY thing the city of Cleveland had goin for them was LeBron James and the Cavs...the economy stinks, the jobs in the area are either gone or left for another city, all of the sports teams suck (Indians worst in the division and since the Browns returned they haven't had a decent steady QB and only 1 playoff appearance since '99)

when the Cavs drafted LeBron the city had hope...during his tenure in Cleveland he recorded 2 back to back 60 win seasons, took em to a Finals (got swept though) and made the team watchable and competitive...then doomsday happened when he decided to "take his talents to South Beach"...I totally understand why the fans were crying, sobbing, mad at him while burning his jersey...its because they knew he was the only shining light in the entire city...Joakim Noah was prolly telling the truth when he said there's nothing to do in Cleveland, I just stay in my hotel room (i'm paraphrasing)...LeBron was the factor that was keeping businesses and restaurants afloat...people came out to 'Witness' LeBron and when they were out they spent money therefore progressing the economy in the city

Dan Gilbert (owner of the Cavs) knew his team was going to be bad (prolly didn't know they were going to be this HOOORRIBBLE [in my worst Charles Barkley impression]) after Bron Bron left...that was the reason he wrote that scathing email about LeBron and stupidly said the Cavs will win a championship before LeBron does...I feel bad for Cavs fans and Cleveland inhabitants because its seems they have no glimmer of hope...reminds me of this video

so my words to Cleveland are keep hope alive and pray that you get lucky enough to draft another super talent in the draft in the next 5 years...cuz the way its looking this losing streak may get extended to 30 games...DAMN!

p.s. - I hope Cleveland doesn't end up like these pics of Detroit (and these are abondoned churches! There isn't even hope in God's house in D-Town)...

holla,

(4o)ur

Spreadin the Real: 2 Wale vids

One of the illest and freshest out, Wale...here's two new vids from his latest mixtape "More about nothing" mixtape (download it here)...peep the vids (The MC x The Break up song)...



and



p.s. - damn i need to do some work at work...i'm bloggin like I have free time

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(4o)ur

Spreadin the Real: Diddy-Dirty Money video

I gotta admit one of my guilty pleasures is listening to Diddy-Dirty Money - Last Train to Paris album...the album very much has that club music vibe (not that european/house/fist pump/repetitive club music that every North American pop artists has now, even Usher has 5 or more songs like these, DAMN!) but i like to listen to it often...hopefully Diddy will come out with another album with Dirty Money and not jerk em like he's done EVERY artist on Bad Boy (fat chance though) ....here's the video to one of fav cuts off the album "I hate that you love me"...peep it...

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(4o)ur

Spreadin the Real: Blake does it again

This dude better be in the All-Star game...i don't care if he is on a bad team, dude puts up numbers, great player and he's the new "human highlight film"...peep the new posterization of an opponent (even though they lost to Chicago)...

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(4o)ur

Spreadin the Real: Game - Purp and Patron mixtape

This year of 2011 is still fairly new so this next proclamation might sound a little too early...but The Game's "Purp and Patron" mixtape is the best of 2011 (so far)...the original dj version is good but I like the No DJ version (since there are no drops from Skee and Funk Flex)...about every song is hard and you can really tell Game put all of his heart and effort into it...according to Game's latest interview, he spent 40K making the mixtape and so far since its recent release it has 1 million downloads...I gotta say this is his most solid release since his 2nd album "Doctor's Advocate" (one of my fav albums of the 2000's)...so with that said download it here ....and peep the interview by Rolling Stone with Game about the mixtape here

holla,

(4o)ur

Spreadin the Real: Lupe Fiasco - Words I never said

Been waiting on this track since I heard the verse he spit at a conference...here's the youtube video of the song (audio only) that probably will taken down in a couple of days...the track just released today Feb. 1, 2011...peep the words in the song

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(4o)ur

Tip of the Week #17 - Female's know your weight

This is not a problem rather an epidemic of females not knowing their own weight and what they should put on...the pic above is a classic example of a female not knowing that she is too cotdamn big to be wearing those particular fitting clothes...i mean this is got to be common sense right!?...if I put a pair of pants on and I have to jump into them because they are too tight, then I know that I shouldn't wear em (skinny jeans are not the business for dudes I don't give a damn who you are. Straight leg jeans are ok but they should not be skin tight on dudes)...apparently females have not received this vital memo...

I've seen females with stomachs as large as your favorite NFL offensive lineman wearing belly shirts or tight fitting shirts that show off every unpleasant roll...i've also witnessed females with big butts (not to be confused with big nice asses or 'backyards', i'm talking about huge non attractive butts) tryin to wear small boy shorts...and the worse are females who stand at 'bout 5'1" that weigh at least 204 lbs wearin' the popular 'yoga' tight pants...damn using the wtf abbreviation i just have to say it, WHAT THE FUCK! that looks terrible...

so the tip for this week is females know your weight, your size and what's appropriate to wear...because damn your self esteem and how you 'think' it looks good on you, stop wearing small clothes 'cuz it embarrasses me to see you look that sloppy...

p.s. I know this sounds harsh but damn it, it needs to be said

holla,

(4o)ur

Stuff of hilarity: Texting while walking

I know yall have heard about the lady texting while walking then falling into the water fountain at the mall...well if you haven't seen the vid here it is...this is proof that maybe the laws that most states have now where you can't text and drive make perfect sense...hell people can't walk and text let alone operate a large piece of machinery moving at fast speeds and text simultaneously...peep the hilarity...



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(4o)ur

Stuff of hilarity: Atlanta Gay Cops?!

Atlanta has got to be the gay capitol of the East Coast (like San Francisco but in the south)...its so gay there to the point where its insane...i mean it seems there's more gay people (specifically talking bout dudes) than straight...even the cops are gay, yes the cops are gay, wow....peep the vid to see the hilarity...insane

lol, lol, the cop is a flamboyant 'cup' (another word that will be in mARCandE's dictionary post. Some folks already know what it means)

holla,
(4o)ur

Random Rant vol. 32: Emo Facebookin'

I guess this is just another instance of my grumpy old man personality poking his crotchety head out, but people letting their emotions and little gripes out on their Facebook status' is annoying as hell...now I shouldn't be annoyed or aggravated or disgruntled about this because Facebook allows you to get out your frustrations and socialize with friends and family but DAMN!... most of the time I don't wanna hear about it...

I see status posts about "how someone did me wrong and they are some backstabbing people that I know so forth and so on" or "today my best friend didn't listen to my problems so I'm going to tell all of the 'Facebook fam' (FBF for short) about my trials"...boo freakin hoo!!! ...i don't wanna hear about your little emotional problems with your boyfriend/girlfriend, best friend, long lost friend, enemy that used to be your friend, etc. ...i like reading status posts about funny stuff, current event happenings or where/what your doing (even though that's kinda of irrelevant and trivial)...

I know this rant will do nothing to deter some emo Facebook status updates, I just had to let my 'old man' feelings out...F'n emo Facebookers....

holla,

(4o)ur

Cheap promotion / Spreadin the Real: rb in Charlotte, NC

The two MCs that are destined to blow, Down East Music Group's headline group the Ratchet Boys (Will Boy and T/Mu) performed in December at Charlotte, NC...peep the ill talent from the ill emcees...peep it

P.S. - I'm their DJ, damn this is some cheap shameless promotion...but damn it, they need it

holla,

(4o)ur

Spreadin the Real: Lupe Fiasco - Words I never said

I can't wait til the album comes out (March 8, 2011) but in the meantime I can't wait til the track "Words I never said" that's supposed to be highly controversial (i heard one verse of it, he spit it on a video recently. Song releases Feb. 1)...peep the trailer for the song (even though trailers for songs and music videos are kinda silly and weak)...

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(4o)ur

Spreadin the real: Sean Price interview with Bootleg Kev

Here's the latest interview with Sean Price, one the dirtiest illest mc's (emerging from the gritty, great 90's)...can't wait for the Random Axe album (Sean Price, Black Milk and Guilty Simpson)...peep the interview

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(4o)ur

Spreadin the Real: Blind Fury's fury

Gotta show love for a ill mc from the same area i'm from (Camden, SC), Blind Fury is killin 106 and Park's Freestyle Friday...if you haven't seen him peep him today (friday, jan 14, 2011) as he goes for his 2nd defense of his title (3rd appearance on the show)...here's a freestyle acapella he did in NYC at B.B. King's...Camden/Lugoff, SC stand the f*** up (Blind Fury gettin nationwide notoriety and Ratchet Boys coming next)...peep the vid...



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(4o)ur

Stuff of hilarity: Recipe for death

I know you've heard of a TurDucKen (Turkey, Duck and Chicken combined) but this bird these dudes concocted is crazy...i don't know if I would be able to eat this because I'll feel like I'll die if I took 2 bites of it....peep the vid to see what I'm talkin about

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(4o)ur

Innovations: Metallic Ink based circuitry on cereal boxes

This technology that will soon be on products is incredible...it looks like cereal companies are using metallic ink based circuitry that lights up on the cereal boxes...also the ink will be able to communicate with hand held devices to let grocery stores know when cereals expire, incredible...colors and graphics already attract kids this new technology will drive them crazy... peep the vid

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(4o)ur

Spreadin the Real: Sports stadiums screw you with prices

Here's concrete proof that these sports arenas and stadiums charge way too much for alcohol and screw you when you pay for the alcohol...peep this video from inebriated fans at the Seattle Seahawks wildcard game (still can't believe the SeaChickens beat the Saints)...fuckas....

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(4o)ur

Spreadin the Real Real: Ted Williams-Golden Voice Redemption

Just like the comeback and redemption of Michael Vick, here's another story of redemption I like ...The newest viral sensation Ted Williams was video'd on the street panhandling for money in exchange he would give you an announce with his incredible radio/narration voice...after the video spread he got offers galore from companies and teams (ie. Cleveland Cavs, they need something to get the fans in the arena i guess) and an interview on the Today show...i'm glad this dude got a break after all of his trials...peep the talent...

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(4o)ur

Random Rant vol. 31: Do ATL rappers like jail?

It seems like if you are an artist (rappers more than R&B artists) in Atlanta you are destined to get locked up...to end the 2010 year T.I. goes back to jail for violating probation when he got caught with extasy pills in his pocket while driving his Bentley (why is he driving is my first question, if I had the cash money he has I wouldn't drive anywhere I'll have a driver on-call 24 hrs a day)...he was already locked up most of the year anyway and he got relocked up...

then Gucci Mane was locked up in 2010 and was bout to get locked up AGAIN before the end of 2010 for nearly takin' the charge for Waka Flocka's gun and weed in Waka's house...I guess Waka felt guilty and didn't wanna run from the 'fuzz' cuz he turned himself in at the beginning of 2011 for the charges..I just read instead of going to jail Gucci is in a mental institute or something like that...

then the R&B artists from yesteryear and the present are also getting locked up...i don't think Lyfe Jennings is from Atlanta (but he was livin' there or rather his baby moms lives in the A), he gets locked up for outrunning the police in car chase after he kicked the door in to get at his baby moms while brandishing a gun...this might be his third strike but i'm not sure...one thing i'm sure of is we won't hear anymore original songs from Mr. Jennings in the near future, life imitates art cuz he definitely is a Statistic (you see what I did there)...

then to round out the Atlanta correctional facility all-stars is T.I.'s wife Tiny formerly from the group, Xscape (from Atlanta)...she nearly got some time for having weed on her when Tip Harris (T.I. for those not in the know) got pulled over when driving his Bentley (refer to the top of the post for T.I.'s problem)...these mishaps are just in the last 3 months, its recent history!!!

All I know is the ATL music scene is about to be done because it seems all the music artists in the A are getting locked up constantly...damn, where's the Dungeon Family when you need em to spit some knowledge to the new generation (Big Boi's solo album is dope btw)...who's gonna be next in Brick Squad to get fed time? (brrr, hey, boww boww and all the other retarded adlibs) ...sad

holla,

(4o)ur

Spreadin the Real: Busta Rhymes on Roman's Revenge

To end the year of 2010 out correctly, Busta Rhymes has one of the dopest verses of '10 on Nicki Minaj's - Roman's Revenge remix (not sure if its official but who cares)...peep the link to download the track and hear the greatness of Mr. Bussa Buss...

Nicki Minaj ft. Busta Rhymes - Roman's Revenge (rmx)

P.S. - Back in the 90's Busta had crazy out of control energy at shows, on tracks and on videos. Ah the 90's, my golden era of hip hop.

Tip of the week #16: No calling of 911 for dumb ish

This should be common freaking sense but this week's tip is DO NOT call 911 for some dumb shit...dumb shit includes: calling because you need a ride to the liquor store, you're upset about your service at McDonald's, discussing your life while drunk to a 911 operator and calling because the Asian woman/man messed up your nails at the nail shop...what the fuck is wrong with people that don't know that 911 is for EMERGENCY purposes only...you know like calling when someone has a heart attack, passes out, breaks a bone or other life threatening situations...

For the assholes who call 911 for ignorant stuff, you are wasting our tax dollars and emergency time when you make these asinine calls...so in conclusion make calls only when you are in a dire situations...(damn some people are simple minded)....peep the vid of this new idiot...

holla,
(4o)ur

Spreadin the real: Free's shotguns!

Now for those not in the know, "shotguns" are the hips on a woman (mARCandE's dictionary posts are coming soon)...the hips only get called "shotguns" when they are considerably noticeable (on curvy women mostly)...peep the "shotguns" and the "backyard" (backyard is the butt on a woman, shout out to the rapper from Philly, Cassidy) on Free formerly from 106 and Park...I know many dudes wanted to see Free show more of her 'goods' on 106 and Park when she was on...here ya go, good goobly goop she looks good for a 42 year old...



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(4o)ur

Spreadin the real: Blake Griffin-The Poster Child

This dude is incredible...he puts up good numbers and he is a highlight film every night...he alone is the reason that the Clippers will get any national primetime notoriety (if they get a game on ESPN or TNT)...the Clips are f'n horrible but Blake Griffin is a BEAST!!!! I know he can't wait til that 3 year rookie contract runs out so he can go to a better organization...peep his latest dunk...

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(4o)ur

Stuff of hilarity: Suspenders for saggin?!

I think excessive saggin is retarded and looks stupid but to each's own...some dude came up with the fashion accessory of a suspenders for your jeans to sag without fallin completely down your legs, hilarious...peep the incredible foolishness (and this prolly will sell)..

holla,
(4o)ur

Spreadin the real: Open fire on school board

This is some crazy, wild ish in this video...its kinda disturbing because ish like this can really happen in any city in America...people are crazy as cat shit...peep the vid....

here's the link to the story: Gunman fires at school board

holla,

(4o)ur

Spreadin the real: Thanx readers-10,000th view

Just wanted to say thank you to all the readers that view this blog...when i started to really blog heavy in 2009 I didn't think anyone would even click to view what I thought about anything...but people are reading and viewing so I just wanted to say thanx for reading my incessant rambling rants about retarded subjects (some are relevant with substance though) and other things...

hope to see another 10,000 views

holla,

(4o)ur

Stuff of hilarity: Funny sexist ads pt. 2

I had a post about vintage sexist ads a while ago and here's the second installment of the series...this is amusing stuff....here's the first

Reminds me of the Hustle & Flow track "Whoop that trick"...whenever your wife gets out of line, you tap that rump to get her back in line

Letting the woman know her place and worth in the household, Wow!

Damn this ad tells everyone that females can not drive at all...amazing what was acceptable and tolerated in before 1980 political correctness (though I think the culture in America is a little too political correct. I loved the sitcoms like Sanford & son, The Jeffersons and All in the family. Hilarious social commentary with no fluff)...

p.s. - though I think these ads are hilarious, I do not support the views and opinions of these ads...except for the simple driving one, just playing (not really though)

p.p.s. - I'm just joking about the last comment seriously

holla,

(4o)ur

Tip of the Week #15: Women please cook

This may seem antiquated and sexist especially in this ultra-sensitive politically correct world we live in but women if you really wanna grab that dude you're checking for, COOK FOR HIM...some (really a lot) of women do not know or care to know how to cook...i'm telling you from a dude's perspective that we love and appreciate a woman who can cook well...especially since females today think they should not cook...

Real talk, cooking will keep your dude satisfied ladies and he will appreciate it even if he doesn't tell you verbally...Cooking is one of the ways to keep your dude, the other way to keep him is ummm...(you should know what it is)...if you don't then I will tell you, the other is servicing your dude sexually and not to nag him incessantly about trivial shit...remember if you don't cook i guarantee he find a female who can cook...so women get your Rachael Ray on and get yo ass in the kitchen....

holla,

(4o)ur

Cheap promotion: D'Boys shirt

Though the Cowboys are stuggling true Cowboy fans still support (like myself)...get your mARCandE D'Boys shirt from the link below...peep it

D'Boys T Shirts from Zazzle.com

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(4o)ur

Spreadin the real: Green Lantern trailer

I'm a fan of the comic books turning into motion pictures so this new flick is appealing to me (i like the movies though i never read the comic books)...this trailer is cold, I can't wait to 2011 to see this flick...peep the Green Lantern trailer



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(4o)ur

Random Rant vol. 30: The Vick Redemption

"The world's back on my d**k, I'm Mike Vick'n it"...lyrics from the always on point emcee from Yonkers, NY, Jadakiss that sum up Michael Vick's incredible comeback this season (check the verse here from Jadakiss & Styles P - So Appalled freestyle)...when the Eagles picked up Vick most of the general public thought that this was an insane move for the Eagles organization...many people thought he didn't deserve to play, he shouldn't have the opportunity to correct his life or shouldn't even get a second chance to redeem himself (crazy to me because he killed dogs not people, though he did deserve to be punished. Here's my hierarchy of life: 1) humans 2) most animals 3) bugs and rodents 4) child sex offenders)...I must say though I'm a Cowboy fan (damn we are struggling and look bad this season) who's team is in the same division as the Eagles, I enjoy watching the Philadelphia Eagles play with Michael Vick at QB...

I like to see when anybody can correct their bad decisions or misfortune and turn it into a 'rags to riches' -esque story...although in Michael Vick's case he already had riches so its a 'riches to rags back to riches' story...i said in a previous rant that once he started winning games all of those animal loving Philadelphians that boycotted outside of Lincoln Financial Field would go away and whatta ya know, you see no boycotting of Vick now...in America regardless of your crime or mishap if you produce money or win games you get forgiven...don't get me wrong, their are some people that still wanna see Vick fail and stumble...its just that you don't hear them now because he's doin so well on and off the field...

The Monday Night Football game against the Redskins further solidified Vick's redemption as he threw for 4 TDs and ran for 2...even if you're a hater you must recognize and realize Vick is an incredibly talented QB that the NFL has never seen before and right now is 1 of the top 10 QBs in the league...Vick congrats and maybe Nike will be calling you for an endorsement deal again...

p.s. - remember haters gonna hate

holla,
(4o)ur

Stuff of hilarity: Kanye's outrageous TV moments

I like Kanye's music a lot every since the first album, College Dropout but this dude is outta control with the self love to the point where its hilarious...when you see all the moments compiled one after another its funny...truthfully he is one of the most creative musicians in the past 10 years...i guess the saying is true that genius and extraordinarily gifted people are weird, aloof or insane because Ye is definitely 2 of the 3...peep the vid

Kanye West s Most Outrageous On-Air Moments! (This N!gga Crazy SMH Until Some Body Whip Him Out.)

p.s. - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy will change hip hop music like College Dropout did (after his first album you started to hear soul samples in music again)..."let's give a toast to the douchebags, let's give a toast to the assholes".....

holla,
(4o)ur

Spreadin the real: Jay Electronica new ish

Looks like my wishes are coming true as Jay Electronica is releasing new material...here's 2 songs that hit the net since Jay Electronica signed to Roc Nation a couple of days ago....peep the links...

"Shiny Suit Theory" ft. Jay-Z and The-Dream

"The Annoucement" ft. John F. Kennedy

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(4o)ur

Spreadin the Real: Jay and Jay

To my complete surprise Jay-Z has signed Jay Electronica to the Roc Nation imprint...hopefully this will mean somebody will force the dude to release more than 1 song a year...I guess we finally might see Act II...anyway wow what a great artist to sign...peep the annoucement vid...

holla,
(4o)ur

Spreadin the real: Skyzoo bonus

Since I just posted about Skyzoo, here's 'Zoo battlin Jin on 106 and Park in the mid 2000's when they didn't censor what could rap about...Jin still won but I do remember this battle where Skyzoo was the closest to beating Jin...and the line about AJ is hilarious...

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(4o)ur

Spreadin the real: Skyzoo's 2 albums

Hip Hop is definitely not DEAD...now the radio music is still kinda shady as far as the quality of music they play but its still good songs and albums out there in the game...one of the dudes i've been listening to steady since '06 is Skyzoo (from Brooklyn, NY)...ever since the classic (imo) album he dropped with 9th Wonder (formerly of Little Brother acclaim) called "Cloud 9: The 3 day high" (they supposedly recorded the album in just 3 days) i've been ridin with 'Zoo...

He released "The Salvation" last year in '09 which was hard and this year in 2010 he dropped an album with producer illmind...the album "Live from the tape deck" is incredibly good with the lead single "Speakers on blast"...i recommend you download it, buy it from a retail store or bootlegger because Skyzoo and Illmind created a great blend of lyricism and beats...

Hip hop is still alive

holla,

(4o)ur

Spreadin the real: Yeezy speaks

As the release date of My Dark Twisted Fantasy is soon approaching we see more of Kanye...interesting and entertaining words from Mr. West...peep it...

holla,
(4o)ur

Random Rant vol. 29 - Haters gonna hate

It seems in this year of 2010 (that's damn near over unbelievably, gone by super fast) that hate is at a fever pitch...the term hatin', player hatin' (player hatin degree = Phd) and haters was popularized by hip hop (that popularizes every ill trend in the world) in the 90's and now in 2010 the term is widely used because of the extreme hatin' going on...

i see people hatin' on LeBron James....hell all he did was as a free agent select a team he wanted to play for because the Cavs were not gonna win a title anytime soon (just being honest)...ok people may not like "The Decision" he had on ESPN but personally I don't understand why people hate on it...he was a free agent that everybody and their momma wanted to know where he was gonna play the next few years of his career, might as well capitalize on the event...he's a good guy that does all the right things and after one 'bad' career move he's now the villain...

people hate on Nicki Minaj...i personally don't listen to all of her own music because its geared more towards the pop crowd and ladies (check youtube for "Check it out" and "Right thru me") but when she's featured on other artist's tracks she kills it...point blank, she can actually rap (check her verse on Kanye West - Monster)...i see celebrity females, internet message board females and regular meet on the street females hatin hard on Minaj...I understand why Lil Kim is hatin because Nicki used to be her in the 90's (skillful rapper with much sex appeal and buzz) and she wants that top spot back...i just read something about Gloria Velez (video vixen, i'd rather call em video hoes, that was on the Big Pimpin video, Luke Freak show video where she was 'carpet munching' another female, etc.) talkin ish about Nicki fake butt (btw no dude cares if a female's butt is fake, just as long as its nice) and talent as a rapper...she's another female hatin because of Nicki's popularity and that's where she wants to be...

all i'm sayin' is pour all of the haterade out your glass and get on your own grind...hatin' is nothing but jealousy in a different package...here's a rundown of some other people being hate on in 2010...

Pres. Obama - trying to bring a little change but gets constant hate from all sides (dems, repubs and the Tea Baggers in the Tea Party)

Jersey Shore cast - i agree they are retarded but they are hilarious because of their stupidity

Miami Heat - all they did is compose a team of great talent, its Chicago Bulls 96-98 v.2 (except not as great, greatest 1-2 combination in basketball ever)

Howard Stern - greatest radio talent this earth will ever have but gets shit on by cookie cutter tabloid shows like Extra, other TV celebrity magazine shows and mainstream media for his boldness and out-of-the-box entertainment

Good lookin females - other females just hate other females in general but really hate females that are fine wine dimes (come to think of it damn a dime, they even hate on 8's)

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(4o)ur

Fred aka Freddy P from Bad Boy's Da Band

I was wondering what happened to Freddy P (as he's now known)...check the vid for the interview..



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(4o)ur

Stuff of hilarity: Showbiz Pizza - Love in this club

Apparently someone owns these classic animatronic characters from the old restaurant Showbiz Pizza which is now Chuck E. Cheese...the characters are singin right along with Usher's - Love in this club track kinda of creative and brings me back when I was like 5 years old...goin to Showbiz Pizza was a treat whenever my parents took me and my brother...I only remember goin like 3 times but i loved the pizza (which i'm sure was terrible, but my young palette didn't know any better)...i thought these characters were fun but when I look at em now they look down right creepy and kinda scary...know i see why some kids are scared of Chuck E. Cheese now (he's a big rat) cuz the Rock-afire Explosion are scary looking...peep it...

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(4o)ur

Spreadin the real: Lebron "Rise" Nike commercial

Once again Nike puts out another great commerical...i'm really feelin this commerical...and to all the haters that hate on Bron Bron piss all of the haterade out...peep it...

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(4o)ur

Spreadin the real: Mark Schlereth goin off bout the NFL

I have to say that the head hunting hits (where tacklers lead with their head to hit the offensive player in the head) that players should be fined...but otherwise they shouldn't...this past weekend we saw a lot of hard hits in NFL games...perhaps least hardest hits were from James Harrison of the Pittsburgh Steelers...he got fined $75,000 for legal hits (he didn't get flagged for in the game)...he's so upset that he's stated he may retire because of the rules the NFL are instituting and enforcing...in my opinion hits are a part of the game and the NFL is on some bullshit for their fining of Harrison...here's Mark Schlereth on ESPN goin off on the NFL...peep it

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(4o)ur

Spreadin the REAL real: Young Guru on artists vs. record labels

I'm very pleased that someone in the game is speakin the truth about what a up and coming artists should do not become a slave to the record company...and that's basically to stay independent and not sign to a major record label...i always thought it was some backwards shit what record labels do...the artist writes the song, records the song and then performs the song but the labels keep all the publishing and rights to the song...what kind of legal slavery ish is that...peep the legendary Young Guru speaking about the industry and its future...

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(4o)ur

Spreadin the real: Erykah Badu speaks truth

I've always thought for the last 2 to 3 years these songs are all sounding like some European techno shit...and most of it has, David Guetta has produced a lot of recent hits like Akon - Sexy Bitch and Flo Rida - Club can't hold me down...its a place for it but damn its seems that's all you hear from R&B and Hip Hop...i understand why R&B may be flooded with these type of beats but damn the Hip Hop game is also...I'm just sayin....apparently Ms. Badu has similar thoughts....here's her quote from somewhere:

How y’all gone stand by and let our music turn into pop techno cornball ass music. We don’t own our music no more. Come to think of it, did we EVER own it? when I say own our music , I’m not talkin bout the artist I’m talkin bout the people … let me be quiet. I wanna hear from the young people? easy for me to complain about this techno-pop cause i have a taste for something else. but how do u feel? These rappers ought to be shame of they damn selves, I’m talkin bout the mc’ s rappin over this pop techno music. I believe in pimpin the system buy got DAMN! not like this. #pop-technosongs. I like the idea of no distinction in race when it comes 2 music, but SOULkeepers, U dont give up the boom bip and the hump 4 the payday. I love house and techno as a side dish .But now it’s served as the main course AND that’s ALL u gone get. like chittlins in the back house. I love music PERIOD. just not ready to say goodbye to the boom bip and the hump .. kinda painful for my generation to see. just strange 2me. Yes, no1 wants 2B poor again. artist have2 sacrifice integrity of the music sometimes 2 make ends meet. this is understood.but gotDAMN now. if you’ve never tasted good p*ssy your satisfied with ass hole. (that’s terrible ain’t it .) lol
- Erykah Badu

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(4o)ur

Deion Sanders aka Primetime aka Neon Deion #34!?

The most entertaining, athletic and feared cornerback/kick returner in NFL history has got to be Deion Sanders...absolutely entertaining to watch, I was pleased to see "Primetime" join the 'Boys back in 95 to help Dallas capture the 3rd title in the 90's...I remember watching games where the opposition would not even throw in his direction...I mean literally they would not throw in his direction because of his blanket coverage and potential for a "pick 6"...here's a clip of Primetime upset for being selected as the 34th best player in NFL history...he's a little ticked off at his ranking and should be...he should at least be in the top 20, he was the epitome of the shutdown corner...peep and be entertained

here's some bonus footage of Deion as "Powder" from How High


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(4o)ur

Stuff of hilarity: Funny sexist ads

I'm not a sexist but these old ads from the 50's and 60's are so insanely sexist that its hilarious...peep em

The sexual innuendo in this ad is incredible..

Another ad with sexual innuendos...damn stacked for convenience, like the woman was an actual object for 'boning' only...

Wow wow wow...incredible what was socially acceptable to print back in the days...now you can't even hint at offending people without public criticism...

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(4o)ur

Spreadin the real: My fav BET cyphers from '10

One of the only good few programs that BET airs is the Hip Hop Awards show with their best segments being the cyphers...i really liked some of the cyphers in past years but this year i'll post my fav cyphers from this year...the group with Royce da 5'9" was ok but imma post it because Royce's verse was one of the best I've heard out of all the cyphers from years past...the other is the G.O.O.D. music cypher (everybody that spit was nice as hell)...peep it...

G.O.O.D. music cypher


Cypher with Royce da 5'9"


Bonus cypher, hip hop legends and their sons (Diggy is the illest)


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(4o)ur

Stuff of hilarity: Denzel Washington working in Macy's

This guy Jay Pharoah's impression of Denzel is incredibly dead on...dude's incredible...peep it

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(4o)ur

KanYe West on SNL - Power

Even if you don't like Mr. West (he's cool with me) because of his antics, rants and tirades, you have to admit he can perform and entertain an audience with his creative performances...here's the perpormance on SNL for his lead single "Power"...peep it...



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(4o)ur

Kenny Dobbs is f'n ridiculous

I thought T-Dub from TFB was the best dunker i've ever seen but i was wrong...i'm not gonna say much but just peep Kenny Dobbs...cotdaaaammmmmmnnnn!...

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(4o)ur

Jay Pharoah on SNL and Youtube

I've never heard of this guy til I saw a clip of him on SNL (new cast member) doing a Will Smith impression...he's the first person i've ever seen do it and to me its spot on (seems like a difficult person to impersonate)...i got the clip of that plus one he did on youtube of an interview of Will Smith and Denzel Washington (great Denzel impression)....

Denzel vs. Will Smith



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(4o)ur

Air Jordan XIII RErerelease + a little disgust

Now i didn't get these when they first released (1998, in high school with no money), i didn't get em when they rereleased (2005, didn't have my money right) but imma make sure and cop on black Friday of this year when the come back out for $160 ($10 over 2005 price)...i'm mad about that because Jordan Brand is using inferior materials from their previous OG and 1st retro models from 00-05...you can tell clearly because I just bought the Space Jam 11's in December of 09 and i hear squeaking in the sole already (i've only worn em 10 times at the most)...it ticks me off when sell for so much but don't give you the quality that they used to give you (Nike/Jordan Brand that is)...check this tidbit of info i got from Sneaker Files blog:

November 26th, Black Friday, the ‘Flint’ Air Jordan XIII Retro will once again be made available to purchase. Retail price is set at $160… yes, $160. The OG and 2005 Retro retailed at $150, and while it’s only a $10 increase, one cannot be too happy about the fact that cheaper materials and poor craftsmanship is somehow worth the price hike.

I was fortunate enough to see a product order sheet from one major sneaker retailer a few months ago. They purchased a pair of kicks (bulk order of course) that retailed at $150 for about $74 per pair… profit is about half the shoes overall retail value for said retailer, approximately $76 profit on every pair sold for retail value . That means that Jordan Brand should be making at least half of the wholesale price in profit as well, making the total cost to produce a finished product at about $37 per pair.

P.S. - that really grinds my gears

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(4o)ur

Stuff of hilarity: C'mon son 17

I really like Ed Lover's C'mon Son series...he speaks real truth with comedy...peep it

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(4o)ur

Tip of the Week #14: If you can't sing then no youtube

I guess people are trying to get famous or recognized anyway they can in the chaotic music industry...you have Justin Bieber, the kid that sang and played Lady Gaga's "Alejandro" on piano, Alexis Jordan (signed to RocNation, wikipedia her) and Sean Kingston (discovered from Myspace) who have talent and were discovered...but they are thousands, damn near millions of people that sing to their webcam and upload it to youtube that should NOT be doing it...

I don't know if they think they have talent or they're just doing it just to be seen...one thing I do know is that most of them are terrible and should not upload anything on youtube unless you wanna get laughed at...here's a tip for you, if you can't sing and don't wanna get embarrassed don't upload yourself singing on youtube...here's the comedic pleasure for ya...peep it

He looks like a mini Freddy Roach (Manny Pacquiao's trainer)...damn this kid is awful

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(4o)ur

Random Rant vol. 28: Common - Be album circa 2005

You know when you talk to your parents or aunts & uncles they tell you that the music they listen to is better than what we listen to...well I knew I would eventually be that person that would say that to people younger than me but I didn't know it would happen this fast...i'm only 28 years old and I say that the music (hip hop music I'm speaking of) of the 90's and early early 00's was better than the mainstream stuff now...

they also say that an artist's album had to be good from start to finish because there was no such thing as tracking or fast forwarding an album (even though if you had vinyl you could change a song by picking up the needle and moving it)...you couldn't fast forward a 8-track cassette (my dad still has one [not in use though] and he actually owns an 8-track adapter for a cassette car stereo, damn that's throwback) so all the content had to be good, no filler songs...now that is true because even in the 90's hip hop artists had filler songs on albums...

but I wanna speak about an album that came out in 2005 that's a classic album for the artist and genre...that album is Common's "Be"...from start to finish the songs are impactful, full of lyrics, artistry and originality...produced mainly by KanYe West, Common went back to his soulful hip hop roots (unlike the eclectic "Electric Circus" album that I still think was dope)...you can actually listen to the album all the way through without tracking one song (a rare event in this era of the music industry)...if you haven't listened to it in a while I recommend you go back in the archives and give it another listen...its dope ish

p.s. - Soulja Boy sucks (there goes my old man hate flaring up again)

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(4o)ur

Who are the Ratchet Boys?

Earlier I posted a link for a shirt that's for sale for the Ratchet Boys...I forgot to mention who the Ratchet Boys are though...they are a hip hop group out of Camden, SC (my hometown) discovered by my homeboy (throwback term) that has released 2 mixtape/street albums that are available for download...here are the links





rb is an ill group and yall should peep the talent and then buy a shirt...

P.S. - i'm their DJ too (aka DJ Marc One)

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(4o)ur

Cheap promotion: new Ratchet Boys shirt is up

here's some cheap promotion for the Ratchet Boys shirt (1 of 5)...check it out and buy it

Ratchet Ratchet just black by mlawhor
Shirt designed by mARC of mARCandE

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(4o)ur

Stuff of hilarity: Pebbelz....please stop!

No words need to be spoken...its getting larger like the Stay-Puff marshmellow man from Ghostbusters....RI-COTDAMN-DICULOUS!!! this is not the business...

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(4o)ur

Random Rant vol. 27: The hand you're dealt

As my birthday approaches in less than one month (i'll be one year closer to 30) I have learned a couple things in my young life...like people are born with incredible talents, some people are genuine down right a**holes, there is genuine evil and kindness in the world, money controls and dictates everything in the world (well I know at least in the United States) and most people have to deal with things simply because it was the hand they were dealt...its a cliched phrase but I actually whole-heartedly believe this...

I've met people that do nothing but good, kind to people and try to walk the 'right' path in life but things never quite work out the way it should...for example i noticed a person that goes the extra mile for others while shorting themselves short on luxury but can never get the same treatment in return...in fact they get shitted on when they ask for a little favor and the person they just helped will not return the favor...its akin to the middle child syndrome (its not really a syndrome i just couldn't think of another word)...the middle child in some families seems to always get the short end of the proverbial stick in family situations...

on the other end of the spectrum there are people that don't put any effort into anything they do but always seem to get 'the breaks' in life...these people may shit on others all day and will be the guy that will win a scratch off lottery ticket for $100,000...this will have you thinking 'how in the hell does he get the breaks and he treats people like bovine excrement'...i think this is the reason why some people don't like celebutantes/actresses like Paris Hilton, Lindsey Lohan, Nicole Richie, etc. because they get everything handed to them for doing basically nothing while exhibiting horrible behavior...but that's the hand the were dealt (rather silver spoon they were fed with)....

its a unfair part of life but its actual...people are dealt a certain hand in life and its their choice to deal with it or fold under the unfortunate situation they were given (damn I have alot of euphemisms in this rant relating to cards)...i guess that's what life is

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(4o)ur

Spreadin the REAL real: DMX in St. Louis

Here's a clip with DMX on a St. Louis radio station bout to get the dj fired for damn near cussin in every sentence...but they do an unedited interview after he gets off the air...its good to hear Darkman X back...X has got to have the most distinguishable voice in all of music (the most original and illest speaking and rapping voice)...X is speaking the truth about wack rappers in hip hop too...peep it...

...i remember when I first heard X's "Get at me dog" on a Clue? mixtape (on cassette tape at that in '97)...that s**t was hard on the first listen and still hits hard 13 years later (damn can't believe it was that long ago)

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(4o)ur

Spreadin the real: John Legend and The Roots

Here's a video for the song "I can't write left handed" by The Roots and John Legend from their upcoming album due this fall...can't wait for it especially since The Roots last album "How I got over" was so dope and John Legend is one of my fav R&B/Soul artists (his second album is still my fav of his, slept on in my opinion)...peep the talent...



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(4o)ur

Spreadin the real: araab musik and busta in the studio

This is like the 3rd post i have on producer araab musik because this dude is ridiculous...he seriously could do shows on stage with just him and a mpc by himself and kill it (i would go and see it)...peep how amazed Busta and company are by araab's incredible skill...peep...

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(4o)ur