Sometimes I hear certain artists, or certain verses, and it takes me back to what I remember HIP HOP to be. Yeah, I know.. nothing stays the same, and we are ALL getting older. Cool. Back to me.. I come from the era of LYRICS… Brooklyn… Latin Quarters, Union Square, Red Parrot … Big Daddy Kane, Juice Crew, Kool G Rap, KRS ONE, Rakim, Slick Rick, Ice Cube, LL…

That’s my backdrop

When I hear Jadakiss… That dude right there… He takes me back to that time. I’m not sure as to why he can’t get the album sales that other more successful rappers get… but there ARE NOT TO MANY RAPPERS (EVER) that can fuck with his lyrical abilities. Dude is a crazy Lyricist (in my humble opinion). I have been listening to his new single all weekend and he definitely had my head bopping.

I was cool with that lil 4th of July treat, then I wake up today and get another one of those flashbacks. Today I heard a new Joe Budden song entitled WHO. This dude is SOOOOO UNDER RATED. I can’t understand it.. his wordplay is insane… but he is another artist that the record sales do not reflect his talent. The game is fucked up when the best do not get compensated for being the best (and I am not saying that Joe Budden is the best.. it is a generalization).

What did Y’all think?

L.A. is the place to be for the next few days… We hopped on the plane early yesterday and the airport was POPPIN! LOL, it was like a convention at the gate. The Gossip Girlz were in full force at Gate 16… Gate 17 we had the C.T.E. crew, Kenny Burns, James Dubose lounging.

We landed in L.A. and the first person we saw was Tha Boss Rick Ross. Rehearsals for the awards are today… JD is having a Tag Records part tonight, tomorrow is the awards and after party at The Roosevelt Hotel.

We will try to update regularly, but forgive us if we are a little slow with the updates

Hey Guys… We get alot of feedback and input from the “fam” which is great. We forward all JD mail to JD THE BOSS himself and he definitely reads it. He just asked that we post a msg letting everyone know PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY UNSOLICITED MUSIC TO THE MOST ACCESS. Send that type of stuff to SO SO DEF. We do not want any unwarranted lawsuits.

What the hell is going on at MTV? 50 has a new show, Puff is returning with Making The (Rock) Band, and TI has a new show in the works. Snoop had a show, Deion Sanders has a show, and who can forget Run’s House?

Is this still worthwhile? Or is it watered down and fake?

From Sohh:

TV’s adding two more hip-hop headliners to its reality show line-up this summer and fall, but neither of them have much to do with the music.
50 Cent’s still untitled reality competition will focus on business skills, and Diddy’s show remakes “Making The Band” for the rock arena, according to Billboard.
Fif will challenge 16 contestants to master the business savvy that brought him from a street existence to his present star status. Each week, one of the protégés will be eliminated and the last one standing will receive a full scholarship to an undergraduate or graduate business program.
The contestants have a lot to learn. The mogul’s portfolio includes an investment in Vitamin Water, his own record label, a branded clothing line, sneakers through Reebok, books, video games, Hollywood movies, his own body spray through Right Guard and most recently a memorabilia line through a deal with Steiner Sports.
As SOHH previously reported, the rapper will be done with his Interscope contract after the completion of one more solo album. The soon-to-be free agent is already looking for his next big pay day.

First… 50 Cent gets his shit SNATCHED on stage in front of everyone… Then - Suge Knight gets put on the floor in front of a throng of onlookers. Wow! Is the day of the SUPER THUG over???

What’s your thoughts?

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Major malfunction yesterday!!!!

In the never-ending quest to build the best and most comprehensive site possible, and adding some new features…

THE WHOLE SITE WENT DOWN!!!

lol

Luckily, we had a back up in hand… so everything is ok. Some things aren’t back where they are supposed to be yet, so be patient while we finishing piecing things back together.

By: Todd 1

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The goal of this site is to provide our readers with the type of Access (to this entertainment industry) that they would not normally get at other sites. I am sure that you guys (if you pay attention) know that we are affiliated with Jermaine Dupri, so with that being said… we are going to utilize his contacts, connections, and affiliations to provide you with ACCURATE and up to date info and exclusives.

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