Wednesday, September 30, 2009
DNA VS ROME RAP BATTLE!
HERE IS ANOTHER CLASSIC BATTLE RONE VS DNA!
IF YOU DON'T KNOW RONE IS THE DUDE WHO BATTLED AND BEAT CHARLES HAMILTON AWHILE BACK!
PEOPLE VS TREADMILLS
High Speed Treadmill Disaster - Watch more Funny Videos
Treadmill Handstand Attempt - Watch more Funny Videos
Don't C-Walk Onto a Treadmill - Watch more Funny Videos
Treadmill fights back - Watch more Funny Videos
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
IF I DIE TONIGHT THE DOCUMENTARY
GHOST FACE SUES RZA FOR 158,000?
Ghostface Killah won a legal judgment against the RZA’s Wu-Tang Productions for over $158,000 in unpaid royalties. The dispute centered around Ghost’s claim that royalties from the Wu’s early albums should have been divided as a “promotional share” amongst group members, instead of the 50% split given to the producer (The RZA). Dogged by similar lawsuits over the decade by other Wu members, the RZA reached out to not only set the record straight from his side, but to also enlist the opinion of you, The Connect 860 readers, on this combustible issue. Whose stance do you side with? Hear out the Abbott and decide.
The case between Ghost and RZA is not closed yet. The judgment has not been entered yet, and we are appealing the case. I’m not appealing because I don’t want to pay Ghost something that I owe him. Anything I owe him I would give him. He wouldn’t have to go through the courts to get it from me.
An example is on Cuban Linx I didn’t charge no money on Raekwon for that. The last beats I did for Ghost was “Run” and some other sh*t, and it was the same thing. I waived payments for later. They haven’t paid me for those. So it’s not about me getting money. But he’s with a group of people who to me have a misunderstanding of Hip-Hop and contracts.
I have a legal contract with Wu-Tang Productions, matter of fact all of us do for 50% of what we get. We all signed that. We signed that years ago and maybe Ghost feels differently now, and I can respect that. But when it comes to the beats of Hip-Hop, how it carries on to this day is that the producer gets 50% of the composition, and the lyricist, no matter how many, gets the other 50%. So for them to say that’s wrong, and the producer shouldn’t get 50%, that means every producer is this industry can now have a potential claim against them from an artist. Remember, we don’t sign contracts in studios. So when Erick Sermon produced on The Blackout, he got 50%. When Megahertz produced “We Pop” for me, it’s me and four other rappers. Megahertz got 50%, and me and the other rappers had to split the rest of it.
Now if there’s an unknown producer that I’m using and I’m trying to break him in, I may lower his cut if I got Meth and GZA on there. Like “yo, you’ll have to fall back on some of that s**tbecause we’re going to ship 500,000 units and that’s where you’ll make money.” Those types of cases I could see it being different. But 90% of the cases in the game the producer gets 50% and the lyricist gets 50%. And on Ghost’s new album it’s going to be the same case. So for me to be in court and the argument is my split is wrong and has been over the years [is crazy]. They added up the years and said “if you would have given him the portion due it would be $158,000.”
They’ve made millions based on my beats and bringing forth the reality of the Wu-Tang Clan. If I wasn’t the producer and it was just a contract thing, maybe I’d feel more compassion. But trust me, when it comes to doing these records, I’m in the studio hundreds of days where they’re here for 20-30 days. I’m in mastering, everywhere. The beat is made before you even get to the studio 80% of the time. The beats are made on my own time then brought to the studio, tracked down with me and the engineer, and then you’re brought in to do your 16 bars. [laughs] Then I EQ your shit! When you look at all those albums it don’t just say “Produced by the RZA.” It says “Produced and Arranged by the RZA.” Some people thought I was lying when I said that. I work the boards; I’m a genius at all that shit.
Ghost made a deal with someone who thought they should get more from him than what they’ve got. So they’re trying to infringe on the Wu-Tang brand. Ghost’s catalogue is his catalogue, and now they want to try to get into our catalogue. They’re trying through him. So because these n***as are telling you “yo, you should’ve gotten this,” you’re going to listen to them are all the years we’ve been together? That’s improper.
I’m only appealing it ain’t right for no producer in our business to have to potentially go through this. It’s been like this for over 100 years where the producer gets 50%.Now with some rock songs it’s 33%. One person will get it for the basic harmony, one person will get it for the melody line, and one for the lyrics. because in those days a songwriter could write a song like “Memories” and he’ll write but not the music to it. Then he’ll get it to another guy who makes the melody line, and then he’ll give it someone who comes with the harmonies. Hip-Hop don’t work like that. It’s just the beat and a rap.
I’d like to get the opinion of your readers. If the RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan produced all the beats and taken 50% for beat production, do you think it’s fair that the producer get 50%? If you don’t think it’s fair and you agree with Ghost, do you think all producers who work with Ghost outside of Wu-Tang should get 50%? That’s basically the argument here. Every producer outside of the RZA that’s worked with him has gotten 50%. The only one being challenged here is me. I’m not being challenged because I didn’t do the work. I’m being challenged because I get pressure on somebody coming at him trying to get into my business. Ghost knows this as actual fact that all he do is throw his rhymes in.
Like I said to Ghost I can name 2 songs out of everything we did that he can say was his idea. And even when he came with the idea, I had to make it happen. “All I Got Is You,” you loved that song and always wanted to sample it. I sampled and looped it together, and I got Mary to come in for the hook. I did everything a producer would do. And the second song was the one from that movie, uh-oh-ah! [Writer’s Note: Vocal sample from “Cornbread, Earl, and Me” used to create Ironman’s “Black Jesus.”]. You said how can we sample it, and I figured out a way to do it. And I threw the drums on it, and broke it down to what it was. Those are the only two! And it’s not in dispute. Songs like “Bring Da Ruckus” I made 2 years before they even rapped on it. Songs like “Can It Be So Simple” anybody could have got on that. It had the hook, beat, and the lift from the beginning. They threw their verses on it.
Me as the producer I sit in the house all day and make beats. And I put hooks on a lot of mine by sampling the vocal hooks. So for them to say differently really offends me and I’m sure it offends all producers. So again, is it right for RZA to receive less than 50% when every other producer for Ghostface has received 50% for every beat he’s made from him: from Pete Rock to every unknown n***a producing for him that’s using my sound. What’s so bad is their using my sound getting 50% and here I am the inventor of the sound getting scrutinized. I’d love to see the answers we’ll get on this. I know it’s a lot, but that’s what it is.
RIP! 2-PAC THE LOST INTERVIEWS PART 3-4-5
WOW! WHAT WAS YOOOUUU! THINKING? YOUNG BUCK FALLS OFF MOTORCYCLE !!
YOUNG BUCK GETS ROCKED TRYING TO STUNT ON HIS MOTORCYCLE!
WHAT WAS YOOOOUUUUU THINKING!
DIDDY SPEAKS ABOUT SHYNES RELEASE
THIS IS WHAT DIDDY HAD TO SAY ABOUT SHYNE COMING HOME
“It's a blessing that he's coming home. I spoke to him like a couple of weeks ago and he sounded like he was in good spirits. I know he can't wait to get home. I know he is definitely going to heat the whole scene up. He was definitely one of talented young artists that I had the pleasure to work with. I'm quite sure he's been using his time wisely and has some heat.” I don't know if Shyne really is messing with Diddy like that. Diddy prob gonna make sure he "straight" when he gets out so there are no PR issues.
“It's a blessing that he's coming home. I spoke to him like a couple of weeks ago and he sounded like he was in good spirits. I know he can't wait to get home. I know he is definitely going to heat the whole scene up. He was definitely one of talented young artists that I had the pleasure to work with. I'm quite sure he's been using his time wisely and has some heat.” I don't know if Shyne really is messing with Diddy like that. Diddy prob gonna make sure he "straight" when he gets out so there are no PR issues.
BEYONCE GIVE'S LOHAN THE BOOT!
LLOYD GOES IN ON CIARA
LOOK'S LIKE SLAUGHTER HOUSE IS GETTING CLOSER TO THE MOVE!
“I’ve been talking to Em and Paul for a long time,” Royce added. “With this particular situation, things are falling into place. Everything is in place where it’s supposed to be. I’m very prepared [for] when the opportunity presented itself. It’s a time where there’s things they need over here and certain things we need in order to move over there. I think it’s a good marriage. Like I said, I just hope it can happen.”
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THE LAST DRAGON! WATCH IT HERE!
STORY UNDER VIDEO!
VIDEO SPLIT IN PARTS!!!!!!!
[edit] Cast
This was the first acting role for Taimak, a then-20-year-old black belt who learned to act on the set of this picture. Leroy and Richie's younger sister Sophie was portrayed by Cosby Show actress Keshia Knight Pulliam. Ernie Reyes, Jr., martial artist and actor, made his film debut at the age of twelve in this film. Leo O'Brien, the actor portraying Bruce Leroy's younger brother Richie, is the younger brother of Guy O'Brien, better known as "Master Gee" from the hip-hop group The Sugarhill Gang, as well as, television host London Reyes a.k.a "B-Boy London" of the New York City Breakers. Veteran actor William H. Macy makes a brief appearance as "JJ", and Chazz Palminteri makes a brief appearance as "Hood #2". Carl Anthony Payne II appeared in a small role as a kid in the family-owned pizza shop, would later co-star in The Cosby Show and Martin.
[edit] Music
Featured in this film is a DeBarge song, "Rhythm of the Night", written by Diane Warren. The song reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Billboard R&B charts. The film's Richard Perry-produced title theme was nominated for Worst "Original" Song at the 1985 Golden Raspberry Awards, as was Vanity's song "7th Heaven".
[edit] Remake
A remake of the movie is currently in the works, with Samuel L. Jackson assuming the role of Sho'nuff. John Davis of Davis Entertainment and Gordy's son Kerry Gordy, along with the RZA are set to produce. Penning the screenplay as well as producing is Dallas Jackson, who heads up the urban family label DJ Classicz with Davis.[1]
[edit] In pop culture
Busta Rhymes included a nod to Sho'nuff with his music video for the single "Dangerous".
The film is parodied in an episode of The Venture Bros. which shows Hank Venture stabbing his brother Dean in the foot with a pencil during martial arts sparring, then rejoicing and screaming "Sho'Nuff!".
The theme to The Last Dragon was featured in the second episode of The Sarah Silverman Program, Humanitarian of the Year, when Brian finally displays the karate skills that had been talked about, but not shown, throughout the episode.
Rapper Fabolous made references to this movie twice on his 2003 album "Street Dreams" saying that he has the "Bruce Leroy Glow" and that he "glows like the kid from the Last Dragon".
Rapper Nas makes reference to this movie in his song 'The Message' with the line "can it be Vanity from Last Dragon".
Rapper WC quotes Sho'nuff's line from the film, "Kiss my Converse," in the song "Bow Down" by Westside Connection, saying, "All y'all can kiss my Converse, like Sho'nuff."
Rapper Lupe Fiasco references Leroy in the 2008 single Hip Hop Saved My Life, saying "Glow like Leroy, you should see boy go."
Fatboy Slim had a song named Sho Nuff. It was a B-Side to Praise You.
Rapper Kanye West made popular the glasses originally worn by Sho'Nuff.
Band Murder by Death 's first album Like the Exorcist, but More Breakdancing includes the song "You Are the Last Dragon (You Possess the Power of the Glow)."
In the "Winners" episode of The Totally Rad Show, the final battle between Leroy and Sho'nuff is spoofed during the intro.
In the webgame "Billy Vs. Snakeman" there is a rare potion called the Sho Nuff Elixir, which when drank gives you a rare item referred to as The Glow. Mimicing the film.
In the song "The Two" from the album A Tribute to Christina Ricci by hip hop duo Felt, Slug says the line "Catch bullets with our teeth."
The song "Pete Wentz Is The Only Reason We're Famous" by Cobra Starship contains the line "When the light's off, I’m gonna show you how Bruce LeRoy glows".
There is a reference in the song "How You Feel" by Mac Dre featuring Keak Da Sneak and Dola Ike.
Rapper Yukmouth references Leroy in 1995 song So Much Drama, with the line, "I can't stand punks on a manhunt, that destroy, lay low, cause my four-four will make your a__ glow like Bruce Leroy."
[edit] Filming
The film began production on exclusive New York City locations on April 16th, 1984
The Dojo and workout scenes were filmed at the Harlem Karate Institute of Grandmaster Ernest Hyman, Japanese Goju-Ryu, in Harlem, New York City.
The Victory Theater on 42nd Street which was used for the scene where Sho-Nuff interrupts the viewing of Enter The Dragon
Bernstein's-on-Essex,a kosher Chinese restaurant used in the film with its decor intact.
A pizza restaurant in lower Manhattan (Daddy Green's);
A Chinese warehouse on Walker Street in Manhattan (the Sum Dum Goy fortune cookie factory);
Super Amusements in Flushing in the Queens Borough of New York City (Eddie's Video Emporium)
An abandoned wire factory and warehouse at East 118 Street and East Side Highway in Manhattan which was used for the climatic fight between Leroy and Sho'Nuff..
Peter Larkin's spectacular Seventh Heaven club video set was built on Camera Mart stages at 54th and 10th Avenue, a set so impressive that Diana Ross, visiting one day, promptly ask if she could buy it for her next tour.
Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon is a 1985 martial arts film, produced by Rupert Hitzig for Berry Gordy and directed by Michael Schultz. A critical disappointment but a financial success,[citation needed] The Last Dragon is now considered a cult classic. The film stars Taimak, Vanity, Julius Carry, Christopher Murney, and Faith Prince. Choreography was by Lester Wilson, and Lawrence Leritz. The film was released in theatres by TriStar Pictures on March 22, 1985
Set in New York City, the plot follows a black teenage martial arts student named Leroy Green (often referred to as "Bruce Leroy", although he never actually calls himself that). With dreams of becoming a great martial artist like his idol Bruce Lee. Leroy goes on a quest to achieve the highest level of martial arts accomplishment, known as "The Final Level". Martial artists who reach the "Final Level" possess "The Glow". As its name suggests it is a mystical energy that can be tapped into by a martial arts master. When a fighter's hands glow, he is one of the best in the world and when his entire body glows, he is the greatest fighter alive. On his journey to becoming the "Last Dragon" and wielding the power of "The Glow," Leroy must confront villains such as a crooked arcade mogul Eddie Arkadian (Murney) and the evil Sho'nuff, the Shogun of Harlem, from whom he must also protect his younger brother Richie (Leo O'Brien) and his love interest, TV music video host Laura Charles (Vanity).
[edit] Cast
This was the first acting role for Taimak, a then-20-year-old black belt who learned to act on the set of this picture. Leroy and Richie's younger sister Sophie was portrayed by Cosby Show actress Keshia Knight Pulliam. Ernie Reyes, Jr., martial artist and actor, made his film debut at the age of twelve in this film. Leo O'Brien, the actor portraying Bruce Leroy's younger brother Richie, is the younger brother of Guy O'Brien, better known as "Master Gee" from the hip-hop group The Sugarhill Gang, as well as, television host London Reyes a.k.a "B-Boy London" of the New York City Breakers. Veteran actor William H. Macy makes a brief appearance as "JJ", and Chazz Palminteri makes a brief appearance as "Hood #2". Carl Anthony Payne II appeared in a small role as a kid in the family-owned pizza shop, would later co-star in The Cosby Show and Martin.
[edit] Music
Featured in this film is a DeBarge song, "Rhythm of the Night", written by Diane Warren. The song reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Billboard R&B charts. The film's Richard Perry-produced title theme was nominated for Worst "Original" Song at the 1985 Golden Raspberry Awards, as was Vanity's song "7th Heaven".
[edit] Remake
A remake of the movie is currently in the works, with Samuel L. Jackson assuming the role of Sho'nuff. John Davis of Davis Entertainment and Gordy's son Kerry Gordy, along with the RZA are set to produce. Penning the screenplay as well as producing is Dallas Jackson, who heads up the urban family label DJ Classicz with Davis.[1]
[edit] In pop culture
Busta Rhymes included a nod to Sho'nuff with his music video for the single "Dangerous".
The film is parodied in an episode of The Venture Bros. which shows Hank Venture stabbing his brother Dean in the foot with a pencil during martial arts sparring, then rejoicing and screaming "Sho'Nuff!".
The theme to The Last Dragon was featured in the second episode of The Sarah Silverman Program, Humanitarian of the Year, when Brian finally displays the karate skills that had been talked about, but not shown, throughout the episode.
Rapper Fabolous made references to this movie twice on his 2003 album "Street Dreams" saying that he has the "Bruce Leroy Glow" and that he "glows like the kid from the Last Dragon".
Rapper Nas makes reference to this movie in his song 'The Message' with the line "can it be Vanity from Last Dragon".
Rapper WC quotes Sho'nuff's line from the film, "Kiss my Converse," in the song "Bow Down" by Westside Connection, saying, "All y'all can kiss my Converse, like Sho'nuff."
Rapper Lupe Fiasco references Leroy in the 2008 single Hip Hop Saved My Life, saying "Glow like Leroy, you should see boy go."
Fatboy Slim had a song named Sho Nuff. It was a B-Side to Praise You.
Rapper Kanye West made popular the glasses originally worn by Sho'Nuff.
Band Murder by Death 's first album Like the Exorcist, but More Breakdancing includes the song "You Are the Last Dragon (You Possess the Power of the Glow)."
In the "Winners" episode of The Totally Rad Show, the final battle between Leroy and Sho'nuff is spoofed during the intro.
In the webgame "Billy Vs. Snakeman" there is a rare potion called the Sho Nuff Elixir, which when drank gives you a rare item referred to as The Glow. Mimicing the film.
In the song "The Two" from the album A Tribute to Christina Ricci by hip hop duo Felt, Slug says the line "Catch bullets with our teeth."
The song "Pete Wentz Is The Only Reason We're Famous" by Cobra Starship contains the line "When the light's off, I’m gonna show you how Bruce LeRoy glows".
There is a reference in the song "How You Feel" by Mac Dre featuring Keak Da Sneak and Dola Ike.
Rapper Yukmouth references Leroy in 1995 song So Much Drama, with the line, "I can't stand punks on a manhunt, that destroy, lay low, cause my four-four will make your a__ glow like Bruce Leroy."
[edit] Filming
The film began production on exclusive New York City locations on April 16th, 1984
The Dojo and workout scenes were filmed at the Harlem Karate Institute of Grandmaster Ernest Hyman, Japanese Goju-Ryu, in Harlem, New York City.
The Victory Theater on 42nd Street which was used for the scene where Sho-Nuff interrupts the viewing of Enter The Dragon
Bernstein's-on-Essex,a kosher Chinese restaurant used in the film with its decor intact.
A pizza restaurant in lower Manhattan (Daddy Green's);
A Chinese warehouse on Walker Street in Manhattan (the Sum Dum Goy fortune cookie factory);
Super Amusements in Flushing in the Queens Borough of New York City (Eddie's Video Emporium)
An abandoned wire factory and warehouse at East 118 Street and East Side Highway in Manhattan which was used for the climatic fight between Leroy and Sho'Nuff..
Peter Larkin's spectacular Seventh Heaven club video set was built on Camera Mart stages at 54th and 10th Avenue, a set so impressive that Diana Ross, visiting one day, promptly ask if she could buy it for her next tour.
Friday, September 25, 2009
LIONS DEN! Battle Trailer Rakim, KRS-One & Big Daddy Kane As The Judges
LOOK'S LIKE GRIND TIME GOT COMP!!!!!
Rare Black Ferrrari Enzo For Sale 1.3$ MILLION
Got $1.3M?
For this rare black Ferrari Enzo for only .. $1,325,000!
This Enzo is just one of three with this configuration in the US. It comes with all books, original window sticker, 2 keys, car cover, battery tender, car cover and luggage.
This Enzo is just one of three with this configuration in the US. It comes with all books, original window sticker, 2 keys, car cover, battery tender, car cover and luggage.
EXCLUSIVE CUBANA LUST VIDEO!!!! 9-24-09
CUBANA HIT ME WITH THIS ONE EARLY 9-24-09
BE SURE TO GET THE DVD!!!! WWW.CUBANALUST.COM
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE FRIDAY THE ANIMATED SERIES?
[edit] About
The series is loosely based on Friday and Next Friday.
Most of the characters from the first two films (including the infamous Smokey) are in the series, but they are not voiced by their respective actors. However, they are voiced by veteran voice actors.
Friday: The Animated Series
REMEMBER THIS? 1989 McDonalds "Menu Song" Commercial
REMEMBER THIS OLD RAP?SCROLL ALL THE WAY DOWN FOR MORE INFO
The McDonald's $1,000,000 Menu Song was an instant-win promotion created as part of an advertising campaign, which ran from 1988 to early 1989. As the name suggests, the song, which was a remake of Reunion's 1974 hit single "Life Is a Rock (But the Radio Rolled Me)", incorporates all of the items (at that time) on the McDonald's menu: sandwiches, other lunch/dinner items, breakfast items, dessert items, and drinks, in that order.
Flexi discs containing the song were attached to advertising sheets. On most versions of the recording, the singers were not able to recite the song perfectly from start to finish; when the singers made a mistake, the record was over. If the singer was able to complete the song, the record was a $1,000,000 instant winner.
80,000,000 records were distributed, and only one of them was a winner.[10] The promotion was won by Salem, Virginia resident Charlene Price, who used the money to purchase the convenience store that she worked at.[11]
It began as follows:
“ Big Mac, Mc DLT, a Quarter-Pounder with some cheese, Filet-O-Fish, a hamburger, a cheeseburger, a Happy Meal. McNuggets, tasty golden french fries, regular or larger size, and salads: chef or garden, or a chicken salad oriental. Big Big Breakfast, Egg McMuffin, hot hot cakes, and sausage. Maybe biscuits, bacon, egg and cheese, a sausage, danish, hash browns too. And for dessert hot apple pies, and sundaes three varieties, a soft-serve cone, three kinds of shakes, and chocolatey chip cookies. And to drink a Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, and orange drink, A Sprite and coffee, decaf too, A lowfat milk, also an orange juice. I love McDonald's, good time great taste, and I get this all at one place
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE METHOD AND RED SHOW? WATCH IT HERE!
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE METH AND RED SHOW?
Method & Red (sometimes written Meth and Red) was a television program that first aired on FOX on June 16, 2004. It starred rappers Method Man & Redman, along with Beth Littleford and David Henrie. The show alludes to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which rapper-turned-actor Will Smith became famous for.
FOX canceled the show in September 2004 with 4 of the 13 produced episodes remaining unaired after heated meetings with Method Man & Redman, who were not pleased with the show at all. The duo publicly bashed Fox several times after this.
Method Man was disappointed about the series for having a laugh track and FOX doing a bad job on editing. He had wanted it to be in the vein of Arrested Development, of which he is a fan.
THIS LINK HAS ALL 27 VIDEO'S
REMEMBER MTV's LYRICIST LOUNGE SHOW? WATCH IT HERE!
MTV's The Lyricist Lounge Show had its roots in NYC's "Lyricist Lounge", a hip hop show case founded by Danny Castro and Anthony Marshall, which featured up and coming musical artists, many of whom have gone on to huge success, including Sean Combs, Notorious B.I.G, and Eminem. The showcase quickly outgrew the studio apartment where it was originally held and was forced to move to larger sold out venues which eventually led to a record deal for compilation CDs featuring Lyricist Lounge performers. A national tour followed, headlined by top hip-hop artists and showcasing unsigned talent.
The series was created by Danny Castro, Anthony Marshall, Perry Landesberg and Jacob Septimus of the Lyricist Lounge in New York along with the creative vision of executive producers Stacy Bronte and Rachel Broker. The show was pitched as a freestyle comedy jam with skits shot on location and in a loose studio setting. This approach was pushed aside by initial executive producer Claude Brooks, a product of sitcom television acting and producing, who insisted on shooting the show live to tape, with a studio audience. This approach proved to be too expensive and time consuming and doomed the show at the outset. During the second season, executive producer Jim Beiderman tried to modify the format to return to the creators' original premise, but by that time the show had already established itself.
The Lyricist Lounge Show combined traditional comedic skits with the breakthrough concept of lyrical sketches, an innovative convergence of hip-hop music and theatrical narratives. Farcical comedic sketches pushed the envelope of political correctness, while lyrical acts showcased the talent of the show's resident rappers, who performed humorous vignettes with rhyming dialogue and hip hop beats. The lyrical sketches featured a variety of hip hop artists such as Q-Tip, Mos Def, Cee-lo, Common, Tash, Snoop Dogg, Erykah Badu, Krayzie Bone, Slick Rick, MC Lyte, and a host of others.
The ensemble cast of the series included rappers Wordsworth, Master Fuol, and Baby Power (aka BabeePower). All three were responsible for creating, writing, and producing the lyrical sketches. Marty Belafsky, Tracee Ellis Ross, Heather McDonald, Mike Ricca and Jordan Black formed the comedic side of the cast, each with their own original brand of humor. Due to high production costs and conflict between the show's producers and MTV, the show lasted for only two seasons.
The series was created by Danny Castro, Anthony Marshall, Perry Landesberg and Jacob Septimus of the Lyricist Lounge in New York along with the creative vision of executive producers Stacy Bronte and Rachel Broker. The show was pitched as a freestyle comedy jam with skits shot on location and in a loose studio setting. This approach was pushed aside by initial executive producer Claude Brooks, a product of sitcom television acting and producing, who insisted on shooting the show live to tape, with a studio audience. This approach proved to be too expensive and time consuming and doomed the show at the outset. During the second season, executive producer Jim Beiderman tried to modify the format to return to the creators' original premise, but by that time the show had already established itself.
The Lyricist Lounge Show combined traditional comedic skits with the breakthrough concept of lyrical sketches, an innovative convergence of hip-hop music and theatrical narratives. Farcical comedic sketches pushed the envelope of political correctness, while lyrical acts showcased the talent of the show's resident rappers, who performed humorous vignettes with rhyming dialogue and hip hop beats. The lyrical sketches featured a variety of hip hop artists such as Q-Tip, Mos Def, Cee-lo, Common, Tash, Snoop Dogg, Erykah Badu, Krayzie Bone, Slick Rick, MC Lyte, and a host of others.
The ensemble cast of the series included rappers Wordsworth, Master Fuol, and Baby Power (aka BabeePower). All three were responsible for creating, writing, and producing the lyrical sketches. Marty Belafsky, Tracee Ellis Ross, Heather McDonald, Mike Ricca and Jordan Black formed the comedic side of the cast, each with their own original brand of humor. Due to high production costs and conflict between the show's producers and MTV, the show lasted for only two seasons.
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