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Sunday Follies: Shelby HATES The Steelers
No, it’s not Hip Hop. However,
it’s been the only thing on my mind for the last couple of weeks and
Lord knows I had to turn something in to the powers that be over here
before they block my IP address. So I’m fitting a round peg into a square hole, but c’mon. Who isn’t going to be glued to their TV this Sunday?
No, I’m not one of these NFL geeks who can quote stats and names and records and all that unnecessary stuff. But
I do know a little bit more than whose uniforms are more fashionable or
which team has the nicest bootay per capita. (That would be the Giants
by the way.)
So here goes my personal female perspective on what is going to happen this weekend because well I know.
First off- The NFC.
The
fact that either of the teams from the National Football Conference are
still hanging around is simply because the NFC has to provide a team
for the Super Bowl due to league rules. It’s kind of like that little
girl in the beauty pageant who everyone knows is going to lose, but she
got into the final five because her mom sold the most tickets. You give
little Greta that pity smile and push her onto the stage knowing she’s
going to drop her flaming baton on one of the judges then cry
hysterically as she runs back to her dressing room.
I know everyone loves Donovan McNabb. There isn’t a Hip Hop football fan who doesn’t want to see ole dude get that ring. He
weathered the Philly storm and unfairly played the villain for years in
the sports media while actually maintaining his composure when dealing
with the NFL’s resident drama queen, Terrell Owens. Hell, I like him too. And you know what? I believe the Eagles will be able to get past the Cardinals. The
3rd ranked defense in the league going against a team that has a hard
time defending the pass (which is all the Eagles do) is a no-brainer to
me. I don’t care how hot like fire the Cardinals are right now. It will come to an end this weekend.
At least they are playing at home. There
is nothing worse than touching down at an empty airport because your
home town folks are mad they shelled out good cash for those expensive
ass jerseys they can only wear once. Or worse yet, a gate filled with angry fans wearing those jerseys and holding rotten tomatoes.
Not that it matters though. Little
Greta with her fire stick is going to be no match for whichever goon
squad crawls out of the American Football Conference. And yes, they
will crawl.
Secondly (and most importantly) – The AFC
Here
we have the 1st and 2nd ranked defenses in the league and anyone who
doesn’t believe the D wins the game is a m####. Think about it. The
offensive rookie of the year, the offensive player of the year, the
highest ranked passer of the year and the MVP of the year are all going
to be sitting next to you at the bar this weekend. Why;
because offense does not win games. Unless, of course, you have some
offense in your defense (Please refer to the NFL Reece’s cup aka Ed
Reed).
This is going to be the most fantastical knock down, drag out field fight we have seen in a long time. And to make things even better; these teams can’t stand each other. Short of sickles, nooses, burning torches and weighted knives; they will be throwing anything and everything at each other. The defensive set-ups will be alien. The field will be dotted with yellow flags as the players call up their inner cavemen to get extra brutal with it. I know someone will have to score at some point and that will totally be dependent on whose offensive line can hold.
Who is going to win? The Ravens baby! Why; because I said so! A Baltimore girl would be remiss in her home town duties to suggest anything but. Besides, who can really dust off a team three times in one season? I just don’t think Pittsburgh is THAT good.
**Shelz rolls her eyes in the general direction of Steeler Nation**
So Tampa Bay, you will need to man up. Hosting
a North East double scoop will be no easy task. Neither Baltimore, nor
Philly are known for their friendly residents; especially with all the
marbles on the line. So migrate the crabs and
the cheese steak and prepare for the charm and brotherly love because
Baltimore, MD and Philadelphia, PA are on their way. And to the Steelers fans, go ahead and cake your face up with that black and gold putty. You’ll be crying it off come 10pm Sunday night.
Holla!
Bishop Lamont Ft. Taje
“I Wonder”
Florida Ft. Pleasure P
“Action”
Shooting Erupts At N.C. ‘Notorious’ Opening With Star In Attendance
One person was shot and sustained minor injuries, after gunfire rang out at a Friday night (January 16) showing of the new Notorious B.I.G. biopic Notorious, in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The shooting victim, who was identified by authorities early Saturday morning (January 17) as Clive OConnor, was shot twice in the abdomen.
The 32-year-old underwent surgery after being rushed to Moses Cone Hospital. His medical condition was not immediately available, according to The News and Record.
No suspects were in custody late Friday night. The shooting took place just after 9 p.m. at the Grand 18 at Four Seasons Station in Greensboro.
Moviegoers were waiting to see Notorious as the sound of a gunshot echoed throughout the theaters lobby.
Police and witnesses who were at the theater at the time of the shooting noted that the movies star, Jamal “Gravy” Woolard, was in the Grand 18 at the time of the shooting.
Gravy was living in Charlotte, North Carolina, when he was cast for his role in Notorious.
No details were available in regards to Woolards visit, if it had any role in the shooting, or whether there was additional security at the theater.
“We can’t say whether or not this shooting is in direct relationship to the movie Notorious We just can’t say,” Greensboro police Lt. James Hinson told the News and Record.
Notorious centers on the life and music of B.I.G., who was fatally shot March 9, 1997 after leaving an after party in California. The murder continues to remain unsolved.
Notorious stars Woolard as B.I.G as well as Angela Bassett, Derek Luke, former 3LW member Naturi Naughton, Antonique Smith, and Anthony Mackie.
A spokeswoman for Southern Theaters, the parent company of the Grand 18, stated that the Grand 18 will honor tickets today (January 17) for customers whose movies were interrupted by the shooting Friday.
Despite this, the spokeswoman added that all showings of Notorious at the Grand 18 will be suspended indefinitely.
Nas Produced by Kanye West
“The World”
K.I.D.D. Ft. Royce Da 5’9″
“Six Ten Shoota”
Illogic [Heater Of The Day]
“Let’s Go”
E. Ness, Chynk Showtyme and Mista Raja
“Ill Path”
Amare Stoudemire: All-Star Pimpin
Over the years, the NBA machine has become the undisputed master at marketing its players as superstars. In the post Magic/Bird era, and following the rise of Air Jordan we’ve seen many campaigns designed to get you to believe the hype.Now in the global recession, the NBA is spending more ad money on showing players as caring gentle giants full of charitable love, partly to stem a growing trend of fan alienation and partly (let’s be honest) to keep a majority white audience in love with an overwhelmingly black game.This leaves the players themselves to toot their own horns and both individual teams and their endorsers have been tasked with shining the light. From viral video of Kobe jumping over cars, Lebron throwing up more powder than the last five minutes of Scarface, athletes and their handlers are well aware of the quirkiness and viral power of marketing.In this climate comes one of the stranger campaigns I’ve ever seen: Amare Stoudemire’s quest to be voted on the All-Star Team. This year, the game is being held in Amare’s hometown of Phonix. Unfortunately he’s got a few things going against him. Yao Ming’s billion countrymen assure his starting center nod, which is why Big Fun(damental) Tim Duncan is on the ballot as a forward, and a shoe-in. Amare’s own teammate Shaq is putting up numbers at the 5 that will pretty much guarantee him a coaches nod. Similarly, while Kobe and Chris Paul have the back court votes on lock, you know that the coaches will be hard pressed to not pick Nash in his home game. Where does that leave Stat?Pao Gasol and The Lake Show are presently leading the league and that generally calls for more than one player to make it. Dirk Nowitzki, another international player with countrymen who can vote is also putting up his usual big numbers. When you add fan favorite and Olympian Carmelo Anthony into the picture along with Duncan, it’s a tight squeeze to the end.To draw a bit of attention, Amare’s team has delivered a number of bizarre vids to the web. here they are in all their…splendor. I don’t know if they are working or not but they sure are strange. I don’t know if this is gonna fly or make anyone vote for him but maybe if you vote for him then the vids will stop.
Jim Jones: ‘Biggie Was Our First Obama’
The memory of the late Notorious B.I.G. will command center stage as rappers Jim Jones and Juelz Santana provide a free screening of the music legends new film, Notorious, for fans.
The movie, which opens today (January 16) in theaters, chronicles the life and music of B.I.G., who was gunned down on March 9, 1997 after leaving an after party in California.
The slaying has remained unsolved as the rappers mother, Voletta Wallace and wife, Faith Evans, continue to seek justice in the aftermath of the tragedy.
For Jones, B.I.G. emerged as an artist who transcended his genre.
As a result, the Harlem rapper was motivated to provide an opportunity to experience the biopic as well as look at the man behind the music.
“I did it for Hip-Hop,” said Jones, who compared Notorious and its subject to another trailblazer. “It’s as big as Obama’s being the first black president. This is part of our history in the urban community; Biggie was our first Obama.”
Santana echoed Jones respect for B.I.G. as he described the screening as my way of saying thank you to Big.
I never got a chance to meet him, so this is me as a Harlem dude saluting a cat from Brooklyn, in a small but meaningful way, the lyricist stated. Jim and I figured that so many people in the Hip-Hop community would be going to the see the movie individually; if we can make it so that everyone sees it together, that’s a great thing.”
The Notorious screening marks the beginning of an eventful 2009 for Jones, who will debut his long-awaited film, This is Jim Jones, at this years Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
EA Ski Ft. Locksmith
“I.M.G.M.I.”
Joaquin Phoenix Enlists Diddy for Debut Rap Album
Recently retired actor Joaquin Phoenix may be moving his talents into the world of music with a debut Hip-Hop album.
Last October, Phoenix officially announced his retirement from acting, after a 24-year career.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Phoenix’s first Hip-Hop show will commence tonight at an undetermined Las Vegas club.
Chronicling Phoenix’s music aspirations will be friend and To Die For co-star Casey Affleck.
The footage is expected to be compiled for a full length documentary detailing Phoenix’s transition from actor to musician.
Sean “Diddy” Combs is rumored to be the executive producer for Phoenix’s pending debut.
In the last month, Combs has been seen at parties with Phoenix, leading some to believe an unconfirmed album is being worked on.
In December, video surfaced of Phoenix freestyling at a bar in Culver City, California.
Joaquin is the second Phoenix sibling to pursue a career in music.
Older brother River Phoenix played in the rock band Aleka Attic until his untimely death in 1993.
Joaquin Phoenix is most well known for his work in the Academy Award winning film Gladiator, and his Oscar-nominated turn as Johnny Cash in the 2005 film Walk the Line.
His last movie appearance was the 2008 drama Two Lovers, co-starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Vinessa Shaw.
Too Short Wants Justice For Oscar Grant
Davey D. interviews rap legend Too Short about the Oscar Grant slaying.
Happy 30th Birthday Aaliyah
While today we commemorate the life of Notorious B.I.G. with the release of his Notorious biopic, another musician lost her life too soon. Today Aaliyah Haughton would have turned 30 years old. Think about that. Babygirl would be grown up, perhaps married (to Damon Dash?) on her 7th or 8th album with a few more movies under her belt. Aaliyah would have raised many young girls to become grown women and come to understand that sex doesn’t always sell. She would have continued the movement of real dance in music videos, choreographed but with a flair that only a true dancer/singer could bring. Aaliyah would probably have had a clothing line for girls who hate dresses but still want to look sexy. She would have done more for the cause of Breast Cancer in honor of her favorite aunt. Aaliyah would have been 30 years old. Think about that. While we always remember the deaths of our favorite artists, today we honor the birth. We’re sad to have lost Aaliyah, but we’re so thankful we had her for the 22 years that we did. So Happy 30th Birthday, Miss Haughton. Party it up in heaven for us and tell B.I.G. and Pac to turn the volume up, so we can all hear them performing together. Check out our Aaliyah Anniversary piece from August.
AllHipHop Movie Special: Notorious
AllHipHop gives you an exclusive look on the ‘Notorious’ movie with interviews with Diddy, Voletta Wallace, Jadakiss, Busta Rhymes, Fabolous and others as they speak about this historic movie.
Rappers and DJs Honor Influential Composers During New Concert Series
A new take on the evolution of Hip-Hop will be explored as rappers and DJs combine talents for a four-part series of concerts, honoring arrangers/composers that have played an important role in influencing Hip-Hop music since the 1970s.
Presented by VTech Communications and music production company Mochilla, the Timeless concert series will kick off February 1 at the Harriet and Charles Luckman Fine Arts Complex in Los Angeles with a performance by Ethiopian composer Mulatu Astatke.
Former Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli DJ Cut Chemist will open the show along with Quantic and Egon. Regarded as the “father of Ethio-jazz,” Astatke is credited with having introduced congas and bongos into popular Ethiopian music in an effort to create a new focus on instrumentation.
The composer/arranger/multi-instrumentalist has influenced various rappers and DJs, including Cut Chemist, Quantic, Madlib and Kanaan.
Full orchestra collaborations honoring a featured arranger/composer will be featured at theTimeless concerts.
The international headliners will perform their all-time hits plus an exclusive new piece, while revered turntablists will open each show with sets centering around the legacy and era of the highlighted composer.
“Today’s Hip-Hop music revolves around beat-makers and producers who often take their cues and samples from compositions of different generations and countries,” Mochilla founder Brian Cross said about the motivation behind the concert series. “Timeless brings these worlds together in Los Angeles home to the world’s greatest musicians and session artists. Only here can we bring together such a diversity of music in this grand scale.”
A tribute to the late J. Dilla by chamber musicians Carlos Nino and Miguel Ferguson will follow the Astatke performance on February 22, along with an opening set by DJ House Shoes.
The remaining shows in the Timeless series will include Brazilian folk-jazz artist Arthur Verocai who will be honored with sets by Madlib and DJ Nuts on March 15 and legendary composer David Axelrod, who will share the stage with DJ J.Rocc on April 5.
Over the years, Axelrods music has been sampled by various Hip-Hop artists such as Lil Wayne, Dr. Dre, Madlib and Cypress Hill. Tickets for the Timeless concert series are available through Ticketmaster and the Luckman box office.
General admission prices start at $22.50. For details on the on the Timeless concert series, visit www.vtechphones.com/timeless.
The Notorious B.I.G. Ft. Lil Wayne
“We Don’t Play That” [DJ Semi and DJ KG Mix]
The Notorious B.I.G. Ft. Talib Kweli
“Young G’s [Astronote Remix]”
Jim Jones Ft. Oshy Star
“Blow The Bank”