Reminisce

'91 | the East Coast Family

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You can not hear this song and sit still. You can't hear any NJS song of that time and not move. Off the classic Cooleyhighharmony which brought talent and ol' school vocals back to the forefront of R&B, and easily beasts any of the mainstream junk today. No gratuitous grinding needed.

'02 | Get me Undercover Brother

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I almost had a fit when my dad and uncle dragged me to the theater to see what had the potential of being a Soul Plane. But, to my surprise I was thoroughly entertained by the hilarious spoof of blackplotation films of the 70s. Eddie Griffin is perfect as Undercover Brother, a militant 007 daily fighting for the cause. His talent is scouted by the secret organization The B.R.O.T.H.E.R.H.O.O.D. in efforts to thwart The Man's plan to defunkify the world one African America at a time. Stars the great Chi McBride, Chris Kattan and Dave Chappelle as well. A great laugh and sleeper classic.

New New | You don't have to go home

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Remember when Big Boi boasted that Purple Ribbon All-Stars Vol. 1 compilation. The likes of Goodie Mob and a-then unknown Janelle Monae were going to be superstars. And Killer Mike was 'bout to release a solo album, and.........nothing. Whatever transpired is history, but we still have the music. 2dopeboyz got a hold of the unreleased video for Mike's "My Chrome," which was one of my favs off the album.

? | O.J.'s appealing conviction

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Your favorite innocent criminal O.J. Simpson is now appealing the guilty ruling in his theft and kidnapping trial. Convicted Oct. 3 of last year, (mind you on the 13th anniversary of his monumental "not guilty" verdict in the murders of ex-wife Nicole Brown and her boyfriend) Simpson now cites lack of racial diversity of the jury and other factors as reasons he did not receive a fair trial. Yes it is quite ironic how this case seemed to end upon that exact day, as if the justice gods, or white people, enacted a form of karma or revenge for the astonishing result years ago. And it seems to be another strike towards a brother, BUT in Simpson's case, it is one too many. Keep it 100 - Its over Orenthal James. If T.I. can go to jail early, and Vick go period, its time for you to finally accept accountability for your actions. Be a man and finish your final years where they should be...off my television screen.

411 | Upset Upset Upset Upset

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The Orlando Magic survived a win in overtime, 116-114, over LeBron and the Cavs. Apparently Mr. James' buzzer beater was a no show tonight as he missed the winning 3-point shot. This sets Magic up 3-1, and makes everyone expecting a Kobe/LeBron final....uncomfortable.
Highlights via ESPN

MESS | That's just our babies' daddy

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Sighted this hot mess @ EbenGregory. Desmond Hatchett of TN has fathered a record 21 children. Not only do I blame this waste of life with a penis, but every woman in the same county who was well aware of his record, and yet still lied with him. He's even fathered 4 kids in the same year....TWICE. No slave master forcing unwanted breeding; no polygamist occult in the middle of nowhere. Just ignorance claiming a multitude of victims once again. WE GOT TO DO BETTER.

'98 | Baa-baaaaaaaaay, yeah

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Total was like a ride or die TLC, after stripping away a portion of talent and charisma. Boasted as the 'Bad Girl' behind any typical Bad Boy, Kima, Keisha and Pam spawned a few hits including this one with Missy Elliott.