Wow! It was a shock to hear that Michael Jackson passed away today, June 25th...it was so random to me. It wasn't really known that he was sick or anything. Overall, Michael Jackson or as I like to abbreviate his name, Mike Jack has provided to the world, not only the US, not only black folks, just the entire WORLD, with some great music. Music that will forever live on, no matter what. If you haven't played the Thriller album yet since getting that confirmation that he passed...play it right now...TIMELESS! No one can deny his catalog, his performances, the way he dances (Moonwalking...what!)
This one is for you Michael and may you always Rest In Peace. I still can't believe it and don't think I will! But nonetheless, check out Michael's videos and reminisce back into time when you were a kid or even a teen or young adult. Wherever you were in life for all of his albums, singles & music videos it was all great music and Michael is and will forever be the truth...and an Untimely Legend Now...Enjoy!
The first video is Thriller...this is before they actually paid a lot of money for videos back then. I mean he did receive many accolades for this ...this video used to scare me to death...sorry I'm an early 80's baby...I was mad young back then...
Thriller
"Let that rhythm get into you..." Heyyyy..lol. For my StarFoods/Freedom Friday Folks in NYC, this song was definitely a staple each and every Friday. This is Rock With You...
Okay, now I'm fast forwarding to one of my favorite Mike Jack songs and videos...This has an all star cast (Eddie Murphy, Iman & Magic Johnson), and some hot choreography (Big Les doing her thing)... I even know the routine and I don't even dance!!! Remember the Time
Well when I don't like a dude's style, I tell him to "Beat It" lol.
But this video displayed how instead of stabbing and shooting, people used to dance it out...lol I like it better that way...And that red jacket is hot too!!
Who's Bad??! Another moment where dancing ended it all instead of violence...lol
My favorite made up Michael Jackson word..'Jamon'...not sure if I spelled it right..who knows, he made it up anyway. LOL
Last video for now...may have to do a part II, because I can't sit here all night!! Lawd!
But this is normally what I do though...Don't Stop Til I Get Enough...the Capricorn way..lol..Look out for Pt. II...Follow this blog and follow me on twitter: twitter.com/ctalley
One Love,
ctalley
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
NOTORIOUS B.I.G. - ONE OF THE GREATEST WHOEVER DID IT!
Notorious B.I.G. aka Biggie, what more can I say. Definitely one of the greatest whoever did it, hands down. (Some may want to argue that..but hey, it's my opinion right?) Has been and will always be my favorite rapper, no matter what...and this Friday, the movie we all have been waiting for, for over 10 years, is going to be officially in theatres! I'm dedicating this blog to Biggie, one of the most influential rappers in our lifetime. Check out the video catalogue from BIG and some bonus material from BIG including the Notorious movie trailer!!!!
One of the hottest verses...I remember anticipating this verse (and Kim's verse too) everytime I heard this song on the radio!
"I been had skills, Cristal spills, Hide bills in Brazil, about a mil to ice grill
Make it hard to figure me, liquor be, kickin me in my asshole, uhhh, undercover, Donni Brascoe Lent my East coast girl, the Bentley to twirl (uh-huh) My West coast shorty, push the chrome 740, Rockin Redman and Naughty, all in my kitty-kat
Half a brick of yea, in the bra, where her titties at, And I'm livin that, whole life, we push weight (uh-huh) Fuck the state pen, fuck hoes at Penn State (c'mon)
Listen close it's Francis, the Praying Mantis, Attack with the Mac, my left hand spit, right hand, grip on the whip, for the smooth getaway, Playa haters get away or my lead will spray, Squeeze off til I'm empty, don't tempt me, Only, to Hell I send thee, all about the Benji's - What?? "
Juicy
Big Poppa
One More Chance Remix
Warning
Mo Money, Mo Problems
Get Money
Players Anthem
Me and my Bitch - Live (From the movie - The Show)
Flavor in Ya Ear Remix
It's All About the Benjamins
Hypnotize
Sky Is The Limit
**Bonus Material**
BIG / 2pac freestyle
Biggie Freestyle at the age of 17
St Ides Commercial
The Notorious Movie Trailer - If you haven't seen it!
One of the hottest verses...I remember anticipating this verse (and Kim's verse too) everytime I heard this song on the radio!
"I been had skills, Cristal spills, Hide bills in Brazil, about a mil to ice grill
Make it hard to figure me, liquor be, kickin me in my asshole, uhhh, undercover, Donni Brascoe Lent my East coast girl, the Bentley to twirl (uh-huh) My West coast shorty, push the chrome 740, Rockin Redman and Naughty, all in my kitty-kat
Half a brick of yea, in the bra, where her titties at, And I'm livin that, whole life, we push weight (uh-huh) Fuck the state pen, fuck hoes at Penn State (c'mon)
Listen close it's Francis, the Praying Mantis, Attack with the Mac, my left hand spit, right hand, grip on the whip, for the smooth getaway, Playa haters get away or my lead will spray, Squeeze off til I'm empty, don't tempt me, Only, to Hell I send thee, all about the Benji's - What?? "
Juicy
Big Poppa
One More Chance Remix
Warning
Mo Money, Mo Problems
Get Money
Players Anthem
Me and my Bitch - Live (From the movie - The Show)
Flavor in Ya Ear Remix
It's All About the Benjamins
Hypnotize
Sky Is The Limit
**Bonus Material**
BIG / 2pac freestyle
Biggie Freestyle at the age of 17
St Ides Commercial
The Notorious Movie Trailer - If you haven't seen it!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Soundtrack of the 90's Pt. I
It's been a minute since I've been on this thing...my apologies! So Turkey Day 2008 has come and gone and its of course good to get a little bit of time off from the daily grind as well.
I'm about to take you on a journey of music from the soundtracks of Black movies from the 90's. I don't know what happened to movies about and by Black folks but there sure were plenty in the 90's, whether it was the hood inspired movies like Menace II Society & Juice, whether it was the chick flicks like Love Jones & Waiting to Exhale or the silly comedies like Don't Be A Menace... & Booty Call, there definitely were a lot of movie releases in the 90's. We really don't have films like that nor do we have soundtracks like there were in the 90's. This is Part I of a two part blog theme because there are way too many good songs from the movies of the 90's.
New Jack City - 1991
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102526/plotsummary
This video is from the pretty light skinned, curly hair brother, Christopher Williams. (This was the time when light skinned was in, lol) "I'm Dreaming".
Menace to Society -1993
"I feel sorry for yo mama!"..."What you say about my mama???!!!"
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107554/plotsummary\
Streiht up Menace - MC Eiht
Strictly Business was another one of those cute movies and then of course you had Halle Berry playing a non-crackhead or crazy role in this movie, so that's always good, lol.
This right here is classic shit...no matter where and when you play this everyone get's hype. "You Called and Told Me" - Jeff Redd - 1991
Juice - 1992
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104573/plotsummary
I have three videos for this soundtrack...one by the god Rakim, "Know the Ledge" which is the theme of Juice. Another video by Naughty By Nature - "Uptown Anthem" and one by a chick that really didn't make it and I barely remember her having a video for this track, "Is it good to you" Tammy Lucas. Some may remember Heavy D had a song by the same title, same track and hook during the same time.
"Know the Ledge (Juice)" -Rakim
"Uptown Anthem" - Naughty By Nature
"Is It Good To You" Remix - Tammy Lucas
Above the Rim - 1994
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109035/plotsummary
Above the Rim was one of those movies you rarely see on cable, but I thought it was a pretty good flick with 2Pac and Duane Martin. The soundtrack was pretty hot too. I have few videos for this one because there were a lot of decent songs like Regulate with Warren G & Nate "I sing all of the hooks" Dogg representing the G-Funk Era, Afro Puffs - hey rock with ya bad self, Anything by SWV and a song that some may not remember Old Time Sakes by one hit wonder Sweet Sable.
"Regulate" - Warren G feat. Nate Dogg
"Old Time Sake" Sweet Sable
"Pour a Lil Liquor" 2Pac
Anything"- SWV
"Afro Puffs" - Lady of Rage
Don't Be Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116126/plotsummary
This was one of the silliest movies ever made, but was funny as hell as it parodied every early 90's flick from Boyz in the Hood to Menace II Society. The soundtrack was alright too. Check out L-O-S-T B-O-Y-Z representing South Jamaica, Queens and Joe's "All the Things" videos.
Renee - Lost Boyz
"All The Things (Your Man Won't Do) - Joe
Watch more R&B music videos at EZ-Tracks
The Nutty Professor - 1996
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117218/plotsummary
"Touch Me, Tease Me" Case
**BONUS**
House Party - 1990-1991
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099800/plotsummary
This is some more classic fun in the 90's type movie and music. I got a clip from the movie too with the dancing sequence...good times.
"Ain't Gonna Hurt Nobody" - Kid N Play
House Party Clip
"Funhouse" - Kid N Play
That's all til next time.
ctalley
I'm about to take you on a journey of music from the soundtracks of Black movies from the 90's. I don't know what happened to movies about and by Black folks but there sure were plenty in the 90's, whether it was the hood inspired movies like Menace II Society & Juice, whether it was the chick flicks like Love Jones & Waiting to Exhale or the silly comedies like Don't Be A Menace... & Booty Call, there definitely were a lot of movie releases in the 90's. We really don't have films like that nor do we have soundtracks like there were in the 90's. This is Part I of a two part blog theme because there are way too many good songs from the movies of the 90's.
New Jack City - 1991
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102526/plotsummary
This video is from the pretty light skinned, curly hair brother, Christopher Williams. (This was the time when light skinned was in, lol) "I'm Dreaming".
Menace to Society -1993
"I feel sorry for yo mama!"..."What you say about my mama???!!!"
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107554/plotsummary\
Streiht up Menace - MC Eiht
Strictly Business was another one of those cute movies and then of course you had Halle Berry playing a non-crackhead or crazy role in this movie, so that's always good, lol.
This right here is classic shit...no matter where and when you play this everyone get's hype. "You Called and Told Me" - Jeff Redd - 1991
Juice - 1992
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104573/plotsummary
I have three videos for this soundtrack...one by the god Rakim, "Know the Ledge" which is the theme of Juice. Another video by Naughty By Nature - "Uptown Anthem" and one by a chick that really didn't make it and I barely remember her having a video for this track, "Is it good to you" Tammy Lucas. Some may remember Heavy D had a song by the same title, same track and hook during the same time.
"Know the Ledge (Juice)" -Rakim
"Uptown Anthem" - Naughty By Nature
"Is It Good To You" Remix - Tammy Lucas
Above the Rim - 1994
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109035/plotsummary
Above the Rim was one of those movies you rarely see on cable, but I thought it was a pretty good flick with 2Pac and Duane Martin. The soundtrack was pretty hot too. I have few videos for this one because there were a lot of decent songs like Regulate with Warren G & Nate "I sing all of the hooks" Dogg representing the G-Funk Era, Afro Puffs - hey rock with ya bad self, Anything by SWV and a song that some may not remember Old Time Sakes by one hit wonder Sweet Sable.
"Regulate" - Warren G feat. Nate Dogg
"Old Time Sake" Sweet Sable
"Pour a Lil Liquor" 2Pac
Anything"- SWV
"Afro Puffs" - Lady of Rage
Don't Be Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116126/plotsummary
This was one of the silliest movies ever made, but was funny as hell as it parodied every early 90's flick from Boyz in the Hood to Menace II Society. The soundtrack was alright too. Check out L-O-S-T B-O-Y-Z representing South Jamaica, Queens and Joe's "All the Things" videos.
Renee - Lost Boyz
"All The Things (Your Man Won't Do) - Joe
Watch more R&B music videos at EZ-Tracks
The Nutty Professor - 1996
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117218/plotsummary
"Touch Me, Tease Me" Case
**BONUS**
House Party - 1990-1991
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099800/plotsummary
This is some more classic fun in the 90's type movie and music. I got a clip from the movie too with the dancing sequence...good times.
"Ain't Gonna Hurt Nobody" - Kid N Play
House Party Clip
"Funhouse" - Kid N Play
That's all til next time.
ctalley
Monday, October 6, 2008
ctalley's Hip Hop Honors Pt. 1
So VH1's Hip Hop Honors aired last night and I didn't realize that this was the 5th year anniversary for the show. Man, I remember when VH1 only showed Celine Dion videos...then one day, they started airing Flavor of Love and it all went down hill from there. But I must give VH1 props for evolving with the times and pop culture. Hip Hop is Pop Culture, no matter how much we don't want to admit it. I am sure some of us miss the days when Hip Hop was underground and too gritty & grimey for the mainstream.
But it's great that VH1 supports & celebrates great artists in Hip Hop. My friend and I was just talking about the line up of honorees for 2008 and we weren't very impressed. Well besides the obvious, Slick Rick, De La... Though there are some Honorees from the past and even 2008 that I may not agree with; this video blog is Part 1 of those honorees that I think definitely deserved the honor.
So you know I rep the BX hard (even though there isn't really much here, but a place to rest) , BUT this is where Hip Hop began, regardless of the naysayers from Queens always hating("Manhattan keeps on making it, Brooklyn keeps on taking it, Bronx keeps on creating it and Queens keeps on faking it!") ...lol
Love's Gonna Get Cha - Boogie Down Productions (BDP)/KRS One - 2004 Honoree
"What you say to me is still paper thin, in one ear and right out the other..." -
MC Lyte - Paper Thin - 2006 Honoree
R-A-W! Saw him perform last year at the Throwback Comes to Harlem show at the Apollo, dude still got it. Ain't No Half Steppin' - Big Daddy Kane - 2005 Honoree
This is so appropriate for the time right now, we have to Fight the Power on Nov. 4th and get this fool out of office!
Fight the Power - Public Enemy - 2004 Honorees
Now I chose this Whodini video because dude is wearing the tightest white shorts. Now I know tight was in back then but damn! And check out lil Jermaine Dupri with the mean Jheri curl...a good look...lol and I think he is the same height too...
Freaks Come Out at Night - Whodini - 2007 Honorees
Ending this one with the one and only Slick Rick the Ruler - Teeange Love - 2008 Honoree
Make sure you catch the debate tonight, one month until election day!
One Love,
ctalley
But it's great that VH1 supports & celebrates great artists in Hip Hop. My friend and I was just talking about the line up of honorees for 2008 and we weren't very impressed. Well besides the obvious, Slick Rick, De La... Though there are some Honorees from the past and even 2008 that I may not agree with; this video blog is Part 1 of those honorees that I think definitely deserved the honor.
So you know I rep the BX hard (even though there isn't really much here, but a place to rest) , BUT this is where Hip Hop began, regardless of the naysayers from Queens always hating("Manhattan keeps on making it, Brooklyn keeps on taking it, Bronx keeps on creating it and Queens keeps on faking it!") ...lol
Love's Gonna Get Cha - Boogie Down Productions (BDP)/KRS One - 2004 Honoree
"What you say to me is still paper thin, in one ear and right out the other..." -
MC Lyte - Paper Thin - 2006 Honoree
R-A-W! Saw him perform last year at the Throwback Comes to Harlem show at the Apollo, dude still got it. Ain't No Half Steppin' - Big Daddy Kane - 2005 Honoree
This is so appropriate for the time right now, we have to Fight the Power on Nov. 4th and get this fool out of office!
Fight the Power - Public Enemy - 2004 Honorees
Now I chose this Whodini video because dude is wearing the tightest white shorts. Now I know tight was in back then but damn! And check out lil Jermaine Dupri with the mean Jheri curl...a good look...lol and I think he is the same height too...
Freaks Come Out at Night - Whodini - 2007 Honorees
Ending this one with the one and only Slick Rick the Ruler - Teeange Love - 2008 Honoree
Make sure you catch the debate tonight, one month until election day!
One Love,
ctalley
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Native Tongues Edition
Thanks DJ Sphere for the inspiration to put this one together...
Taking it to the late 80's/early 90's with this entry. This is one of the moments in Hip Hop where afrocentricity lived, where abstract, open minded lyricism flourished over jazz influenced beats! This is when Hip Hop was fun!
The Native Tongues included:
A Tribe Called Quest
De La Soul
Jungle Brothers
Queen Latifah
Monie Love
Leaders of the New School
Buddy - When I was younger, I had no clue what the hell buddy was, eventually I figured it out...lol, here's the whole crew in Buddy
"The Queen is hyped up...L-A-T-I-F-A-H in command!"
Taking it to the Queens side - This one is from one of my favorite ATCQ's albums, Midnight Maurauders. Electric Relaxation...I remember listening to this song in 7th grade on a school trip on my walkman...lol good times.
De La to the Soul - Me, Myself & I
Wow, Busta still dresses like a wierdo as he does in the Sobb Story - Leaders of the New School video
I would have normally put up Monie in the Middle, but I like the vibe of this one, It's A Shame - Monie Love.
Here we go yo, Here we go yo...
Scenario - A Tribe Called Quest featuring Leaders of the New School
For some more music from the Native Tongues, check DJ Sphere's podcast mix @:
http://musiconmymind.podOmatic.com/entry/2008-07-25T19_27_56-07_00
One Love,
ctalley
Friday, September 12, 2008
Dedicating this one to the Minnesota Sound
Yeah, that's right Minneapolis brought you one of the sexiest men (that wore heels) in the 80's (oddly enough), Prince! So this blog is dedicated to the Minnesota sound of the late 70's/80's all ranging from Morris Day and The Time to Alexander O'Neal. So let's end this long ass week the right way!
Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover (1979) - I Love his perm!
One of the groups Prince put on, Vanity 6 - Nasty Girl (1982)
BTW, Vanity (Denise Matthews) is now a born again Christian, no more nasty girl for her...lol
So after Vanity of Vanity 6 decided to do her solo thing, Prince put together a new group, Apollonia 6 - Sex Shooter
Morris Day..funny dude, here is Jungle Love - Morris Day & The Time
It's the weekend and it's all about that Saturday Love - Alexander O'Neal & Cherrelle
Though she wasn't exactly from Minnesota, she was one of the artist Prince took under his wing, Sheila E. - Love Bizzare
Ending it off with Prince of course...When Doves Cry
One Love,
ctalley
Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover (1979) - I Love his perm!
One of the groups Prince put on, Vanity 6 - Nasty Girl (1982)
BTW, Vanity (Denise Matthews) is now a born again Christian, no more nasty girl for her...lol
So after Vanity of Vanity 6 decided to do her solo thing, Prince put together a new group, Apollonia 6 - Sex Shooter
Morris Day..funny dude, here is Jungle Love - Morris Day & The Time
It's the weekend and it's all about that Saturday Love - Alexander O'Neal & Cherrelle
Though she wasn't exactly from Minnesota, she was one of the artist Prince took under his wing, Sheila E. - Love Bizzare
Ending it off with Prince of course...When Doves Cry
One Love,
ctalley
Monday, August 4, 2008
Throwback @ Noon - End of Summer Edition
I've been traveling a bit here and there but I thought I should get back on my video blogging...just a lil something to break the monotony and also to remind you that you are getting OLD...lol. Nah but this is all to put a smile on your face and resurface some fun memories. Hope you enjoy!
This is a good way to start it off with that New Jack Swing, shoulders swaying type music...Keith Sweat - Make You Sweat...
Self Destruction/Stop the Violence Movement with BDP & the East Coast All Stars - the West Coast's movement, "We're All In the Same Game" could not mess with the East Coast's version.
It's Rick James, bitch...do I need to say more...you have to be THE MAN to walk around with a mop on ya head and still get the ladies!
One Love,
ctalley
This is a good way to start it off with that New Jack Swing, shoulders swaying type music...Keith Sweat - Make You Sweat...
Self Destruction/Stop the Violence Movement with BDP & the East Coast All Stars - the West Coast's movement, "We're All In the Same Game" could not mess with the East Coast's version.
It's Rick James, bitch...do I need to say more...you have to be THE MAN to walk around with a mop on ya head and still get the ladies!
One Love,
ctalley
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