Quick Observation ... The Day Eddie Murphy Fell Off

Watching Saturday television and I realized that Beverly Hills Cop III should have been a sign of bad things to come for Eddie Murphy. Sometimes you shouldn't make trilogies. Well, sometimes you shouldn't make horrible trilogies. Beverly Hills Cop III, released in 1994, was the beginning of so many years of horrible Eddie Murphy movies (Daddy Daycare, Dr. Doolittle, Showtime, The Haunted Mansion, Life and Bowfinger, just to name a few). Remember Eddie Murphy was the man that gave us movies like 48 Hours, Coming to America, Trading Places and stand-up comedy shows like Raw. Sucks when the funniest thing you're doing is being the voice of a donkey. What an ass.

Keeping it Gangsta!

They keeping it gangsta in North Korea. Came across the story below this morning and then it reminded me of the scene from Team America World Police. The world is such a volatile place.


From CNN.com

(CNN) -- North Korea said Saturday any sanctions or pressure applied against it following its rocket launch earlier this month will be considered a "declaration of war."

In an announcement on state-run television, the country said it was ready to step up efforts to develop nuclear weapons and poised for a military response to any moves against it.

"The revolutionary armed forces of the DPRK are always keeping themselves fully ready to go into action any moment to mercilessly punish anyone who encroaches upon the sovereignty and dignity of the DPRK even a bit," it said.

On Monday the United Nations condemned North Korea -- which refers to itself as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, or DPRK -- for launching a rocket.

The United States called the launch a "provocative act" that violated a 2006 Security Council resolution prohibiting Pyongyang from conducting ballistic missile launches.

Pyongyang insists the April 5 launch was a successful mission to place a communications satellite into orbit. The United States says the rocket's payload did not reach orbit.

The U.N. statement says the rocket launch was "in contravention" to a 2006 Security Council resolution that demanded that North Korea not launch any ballistic missiles.

The 15-member council also voted unanimously for a statement by the council's president demanding the country make no more launches.

"The Korean People's Army will consider sanctions to be applied against the DPRK under various names over its satellite launch or any pressure to be put upon it through 'total participation' in the PSI (Proliferation Security Initiative) as a declaration of undisguised confrontation and a declaration of a war against the DPRK," the announcement on state TV said.

"Now that the group officially declared confrontation and war against the DPRK, its revolutionary armed forces will opt for increasing the nation's defense capability including nuclear deterrent in every way, without being bound to the agreement adopted at the six-party talks," it continued, apparently referring to the Security Council.

Referring to South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, the statement added, "The Lee group of traitors should never forget that Seoul is just 50 kilometers (31 miles) away from the Military Demarcation Line."

That line was established by the 1953 Armistice Agreement between the two Koreas -- which are still technically at war.

A Friday report North Korea's official KCNA news agency, seemed to blame the "war hysteria" on the United States and South Korea after the two countries carried out a combined air force operation in South Korea.

The "'South Korea-U.S. military alliance' oft-repeated by them is, in essence, nothing but a 'war alliance' and 'alliance for aggression' aimed at invading the DPRK," the report said.

"When a nuclear war will break out due to the war chariot of the 'South Korea-U.S. military alliance' is a matter of time," it said. "The U.S. and South Korean warmongers would be well advised to stop acting rashly, properly understanding who their rival is."

The New Era - Retro Kidz

Saw this video before. Interesting spin on doing a piece with a new flow and an throwback style of video and production. Feels like it brings me back. Check it out!

Click to view: The New Era - Retro Kidz

For more info:
The Retro Kidz

Reflection Eternal coming soon...

I am at the edge of my seat. Damn.



Reflection Eternal - Back Again [Talib Kweli] from Radio Planet on Vimeo.

Diamond District - In The Ruff

I happened to catch "phontigallo"s Twitter update as he writes (tweets) "Shame on you if you ain't bumpin the Diamond District album right now. Rawest hip-hop shit I heard in ages. http://diamonddistrictdmv.com/".



According to the group's MySpace page, Oddisee (producer/MC from Prince George’s county, Maryland) formed this group with solo artist, XO and YU. The idea was to create a mid-90’s boom-bap themed record for the DC, Maryland & Virginia metropolitan area. XO, (born & raised in North West DC) defines what it is to be a black male raised in the district, with lyrics that have a way of philosophizing that street life.

“In The Ruff” is the DMV’s soundtrack. its street savvy, politically conscious lyrics and grimy beats depict life in and around our nations capitol.

I've heard some tracks previously and wasn't disappointed. Couldn't pass it up and I don't think you should. Enjoy.





Diamond District - In The Ruff
00 Intro
01 Streets Wont Let Me Chill
02 Who I Be
03 Back To Basics
04 I Mean Business
05 Get In Line
06 In The Ruff
07 The Shining (Produced by Dunc)
08 The District
09 Make It Clear
10 Off The Late Night (Produced by Slim kat 78)
11 Let Me Explain
12 First Time

DOWNLOAD “IN THE RUFF” HERE!

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In The Ruff is the highly anticipated debut album from new DC hip hop group “The Diamond District”, created by state veterans Oddisee, X.O. & YU. In The Ruff is the answer for any lover of hip hop who asks the question - “Where did that grimy East coast sound go?”

The group was founded by rapper/ producer Oddisee, who has a long list of production & collaboration credits with the likes of Freeway, Talib Kweli, Siagon, Little Brother, Trek Life, Charles Hamilton, Jazzy Jeff, Buck Shot, Royce the 5′9”, Nikki jean, Muhsinah, J-live, Lil Fame of MOP, Skyzoo and many more. Oddisee’s soulful, haunting samples over bass-heavy beat breaks create the perfect instrumentals for him, XO & YU to match with their street savvy, politically conscious lyrics.

“The ware wolves wear wool suits, be ware of them…” -YU

In The Ruff is a raw mid-90’s Boom-Bap themed album for the DC state of mind, destined to appeal to all lovers of hip hop’s golden era, managing to travel back in time and push the boundaries of DC Hip-Hop simultaneously.

Diamond District DMV
Diamond District on MySpace
Oddisee on MySpace

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What I'm Listening To Right Now...J. Caesar

Can't say enough good things about this track and this artist. Originally referred to me by a friend with a great ear for music. Take a listen. Enjoy. Smooth. Talented. R&B!

Dear Jane - Jason Caesar

For more info:
Jason Caesar on MySpace
PoE.T.s Music on MySpace
J. Caesar's Official Website

"Yo It's The Phan To The Tasm...Prince To The Po...Yeah, The U To The G...And The Monch, Pharoahe..."

'I'm sorry Rap Music, but correct me if I'm wrong, I think Hip Hop was talking and it's rude to interrupt.'

I had this song play 5 straight times on my Zen. Brought me back. Like, damn! I don't know what to say. This is my kind of hip hop. Pure. Real. Fire. 'Nuff said!

An Awkward Moment

I was sitting in a car waiting for someone to come out of a store. This dude walks up to his SUV in front of me pushing a shopping cart. He lets go of the cart and goes to open his trunk. You know what happened next right? Yep, the cart rolls right into the car next to his. It didn't roll soft either. BANG! The cart hit the car so hard that the car actually shook. He quickly scanned the parking lot to see if anyone noticed. He noticed me. Immediately he put his head down and starts rushing his groceries into the car. A moment later the owner of said car walks over. I'm sure she had to see this cart hit her car. I'm like, uh oh... it's about to go down. She glances at her bumper. You know when you've done something wrong you don't look up or in that persons direction? That's exactly what this dude did. I couldn't stop laughing. Talk about an awkward moment.

Speaking Of Which...

When are the Air Yeezy's supposed to be officially released? Because they look like a pair of kicks I might need to get my hands on, depending on the price of course. I'm reading sometime this month. Who knows?! I'm far from being an official "sneakerhead".

Kanye's Amazing is NBA's Official Playoff Song

I don't think I can get tired of any song off Kaney West's 808s & Heartbreaks. And as I post this, VH1 Soul is playing his video "Welcome To Heartbreak ft Kid Cudi". Can't get sick of that song either. "Damn, Kanye, you a geeeeeeniuuussss!"

You Excited?

Mos Def "Flowers" (Click to View)

Floetry, Come Back

I know the ladies of Floetry had a falling out but they need to get it together because there is a serious void in music today. Serious void.

Everybody Heard (Click to View)
Fantasize (Click to View)
Say Yes (Click to View)