CURREN$Y - "JET FILES"

The Young Spitter from the "N.O." might be the most slept on southern rapper out right now.
He's got the work effort of James Brown and releases more mixtapes than Weezy.

-DJ JOE BROOKS

COMMON featuring CEE-LO - "MAKE MY DAY"

As you would expect...pure soul when Common and Cee-Lo get together. The good Rev. referenced Cee-Lo in his sermon this Sunday morning. Didn't see that one coming. :)

Enjoy

-DJ JOE BROOKS

OBAMA'S NOBEL PRIZE UNCONSTITUTIONAL???

One would think that President Obama being a Con-Law Prof. would know whether his acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize would run afoul of the US Constitution. Apparently the President is forbidden from accepting an "emolument" (prize/title) from a foreign government, and the Nobel falls into this category. Part of me says that this is just another display of the haters trying to "shine block" the President, and the other half of me says that the law is the law.

In the end I say fly on over to Norway and accept this prestigious honor on behalf of all of us that believe that war is not the answer.

-DJ JOE BROOKS

HIP HOP MELODY

Who knew hip-hop would make it this far? What we have here are two young chaps from the UK giving us a dose of classic hip-hop songs on what appears to be a hand held beat machine. These cats are stiff as a board but they are Brits...what do you expect?

Enjoy.

-DJ JOE BROOKS

SHINE BLOCKAS

You ever have those people out there that hate on you at every turn?
Just when you have a major come up in your life they do whatever they can to rain on your parade.
Well...Big Boi and Gucci Mane would call these people "Shine Blockas". Their only purpose in life is to block you from shining like a star. I say let'em block...darkness can never exist in the light.

On a side note...the above song is a nice sample of Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes' "I Miss You Baby". This song will have you crying like a child and rolling around on the floor if your mind ain't right. Most def not a song to listen to solo on a Friday night.

Enjoy.

-DJ JOE BROOKS

THIS AIN'T YOUR GRANDMA'S CHARLESTON

Watch these two brothers dance in synch to Daft Punk's "Around the World" doing the Charleston in their Sunday best. Next time I am at the club I may clear me some space and try this out. Eat your heart out "stanky leg"!

Oh yeah...this is the original video.

Enjoy.

-DJ JOE BROOKS

THE LINGO KID

Watch this true hustler show off his skills on the streets of Mumbai. He's only 15 years old and speaks more "languages than the Pope". Cats walking around the U.S. think they have game. They don't have nothing on Ravi. He can sell ice to an Eskimo and water to a whale in more languages than a U.N. SUMMIT.

DIONNE BROMFIELD - HEARD IT HERE FIRST!!!

Ladies and Gents you heard it here first. We have Dionne Bromfield from across the pond. Catch her London debut as her "godmother" Amy Winehouse backs her up on the vocals. I think we have a legend in the making. She even sounds like Amy!

Let's just hope that none of Winehouse's bad habits have a negative impact on the 13 year old singing prodigy.

Enjoy.

-DJ JOE BROOKS

JAY-Z "WE RUN THIS TOWN" OFFICIAL YANKEE ANTHEM

Seems as if the Yankees have adopted Mr. Carter's "WE RUN THIS TOWN" as their official song as they head into October. If they play this song as the team warms up during the play-off season, I would at least hope they turn it down when Rihanna grabs the mic. Sounds like cats being strangled when she's on the hook.

-DJ JOE BROOKS

SPORTS PRESS CONFERENCE MELTDOWNS...THE REMIX

I can never get enough of watching our beloved sports figures lose it at
press conference. I guess none of us would handle it very well if someone came
on our job and stuck a mic in our face when we were having the worst day ever.

Enjoy.

-DJ JOE BROOKS

"SINGLE LADIES" THE HIPSTER EDITION

Peep a couple of hipsters remake Bey Bey's "Single Ladies" Joint.
Not bad at all if I can say so myself.

Enjoy.

-DJ JOE BROOKS

HOLY HIGH

Nothing good happens when you mother catches you getting high at the house...with a joint...that you rolled from a page lifted out of the "Good Book".

RESTAURANT DIRTY SECRETS

Personally, I am only appalled at #8. You can't play with a man's liquor! It doesn't matter if he's too lit to know the difference between Old Crow and Woodford Reserve.

INTERNET BIG BROTHER

The GOP has declared war on net neutrality by proposing an amendment to block future FCC regulations of the internet. Far be it from anyone to have equal access to internet content. This move by the GOP is an affront to those of you reading this blog right now.

The GOP has attempted a "crossover" mixed with a good old Iverson "stutter step" to divert from the real issue...their undying support and love of BIG BUSINESS over the protection of individual consumers.

Kay Baily Hutchinson of Texas cites that the GOP is against net neutrality because it places an undue burden on cell phone carriers/servers that would be bogged down if they couldn't restrict certain data on their networks...right. What happened to the open market and less government restriction?

BAD GRADES, BAD LIAR

I have to give an Alabama kid an "A" for trying to hide his "F's". Too bad lil homie's story unraveled so soon. Better luck next time my man.

-DJ JOE BROOKS

OBAMA CALLS YE' A JACKA**

Sometimes you have to call a spade a spade. Apparently even President Obama has weighed in on Ye's behavior, and he was was not impressed. According to Politico Obama called Ye' a "jackass" for his behavior at the VMA's.

GIRL INTERUPTED

I guess we all saw Ye' act a dang fool at the VMA's and interrupt poor Taylor Swift while she received her first Moon Man. What a shame. The original video is tuff to find these days due to copyright issues, but you know the mashups are already here.

I don't know which interruption was more awkward...Ye' at the MTV's or ODB at the Grammy's????

-Enjoy.

DJ JOE BROOKS

AUTO TUNE THE NEWS

When skits like this are being created we know its time for D.O.A.

Enjoy.

-DJ JOE BROOKS

KID CuDi "SOUNDTRACK TO MY LIFE"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuwYszyrQi0

Go Cudi Go!

Enjoy.

-DJ JOE BROOKS

Bro. Franklin!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP65zfuUUHU

Brother Franklin is back at it ya'll! Apparently Brother Franklin is releasing an album, and he's got the whole church crunk. His moves are sharp and crisp as ever. The "trust fall" kills me every single time.

Enjoy.

-DJ JOE BROOKS

THIS IS A MAN'S WORLD!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Febr_t_qa9U

This is a collabo that clearly went under the radar. Who would've thunk that Luciano Pavarotti and James Brown would team up on this old soul classic.

-Enjoy

-DJ JOE BROOKS

THE DEAF RAPPER

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv1rTnVrN1g

Peep this interpretation of Em's "Lose Yourself" by the deaf rapper.

Enjoy.

-DJ JOE BROOKS

BLUE PRINT III

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8u8VXb3w5A

This is what that good hip-hop is all about. Check out this "Gangstar" infused beat laid over some vintage 'Ye, Kiss, and Hov bars. If these tracks that are leaking out appear on BP3, then we have a classic in the making.

Enjoy.

-DJ JOE BROOKS

GET POED UP

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig7M12_E0NQ

Just when you thought that Soulja Boy and his ilk were gonna send rap music to an early grave, along comes a refreshing reminder that this thing we call hip-hop will never die! Get Poed UP!

Enjoy.

-DJ JOE BROOKS

DON'T REPO MY 85 DELOREAN!!!!!

This is absolutely hilarious! Watch the REPO man take a MJ impersonators 1985 Delorean for missing his payments. At the 1:50 mark the train goes off the tracks! Make sure you have no liquid in your mouth, or sharp objects in your hand when watching this...safety first people.

http://www.iheartchaos.com/content/repo-man-recovering-delorean-kicked-taint-michael-jackson-impersonator-i-heart-tv

-DJ JOE BROOKS

CELINE DION AS MICHAEL JACKSON

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lrccH7IHtU

Please tell me this MJ tribute by Celine Dion was just as awkward for you as it was for me. I am sure that this idea sounded good over drinks, but just didn't look right when she hit the stage. If I had any extra limbs I would give it four thumbs down.

-DJ JOE BROOKS

10 MOST RIDICULOUS RAPPER CHAINS

Uhhh...yeah....there's really no refuting this commentary. Rappers do some stupid stuff with their advance money. Take a glimpse at the dumbest chains hanging around your favorite rapper's neck.

http://www.brokencool.com/broken_cool/2009/06/the-10-most-ridiculous-rapper-chains.html

-DJ JOE BROOKS

PHILADELPHIA, MS GET FIRST BLACK MAYOR

http://www.wlbt.com/Global/story.asp?S=10642676&nav=menu119_2

James Young has been receiving international attention after recently being sworn in as the new mayor of Philadelphia, Mississippi. A new mayor wouldn't ordinarily spawn a post but Philadelphia, MS was once the KLAN's favorite terrorizing and vacation spot in the south.

YES WE CAN

-DJ JOE BROOKS

NO WIFING IN THE CLUB, GIMMIE $20

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krLajmee_jE&feature=related

This is officially the new anthem of the Summer. There will be a $20 service fee for "Wifing" in the club. There will also be a $20 administration fee for "Handcuffing" in the club. I am going to take the liberty and expand this concept to everything...

• Gov. Sanford from South Carolina gimmie $20.
• Sarah Palin...gimmie $20.
• NFL player that married Kendra from "The Girls Next Door" gimmie $20.
• Michael Jackson's doctor...gimmie $20.

Shouts out to DJ CHAPMAN on this one. Your Guild dues go up next month brother from another mother.

Feel free to add your own in the comment section.

-Enjoy

DJ JOE BROOKS

BROTHER FRANKLIN

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pUAnrVWUkk

I died a thousand deaths as I peeped "offering time" at the Pavillion of Redemption in Houston. This is what happens when you mix the Motherland with the Texas...pure unadulterated comic gold!

The best comment on Youtube has to be from "JlOvely"

"I'm threw! *logs of and stares at wall"

-Enjoy

DJ JOE BROOKS

MYSPACE THE DIGITAL GHETTO?

http://www.inquisitr.com/27998/myspace-now-a-digital-ghetto/

Apparently there is some sort of culture war going on between Facebook and MySpace. Now my boy DJ Execution has been telling me for awhile that I need to step it up and get a Facebook page but I didn't know it was this deep...

“The fact that digital migration is revealing the same social patterns as urban white flight should send warning signals to all of us. It should scare the hell out of us.” -Danah Boyd

-DJ JOE BROOKS

ROYAL THRILLER

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2514588/Watch-royal-military-band-play-Thriller-to-stunned-tourists-video-exclusive.html

Watch the Royal Band, a stones throw from Buckingham Palace, get down on Michael Jackson's THRILLER. Long live the King.

-Enjoy

DJ JOE BROOKS

SAMPLE OF THE DAY

Jadakiss and Styles P. "One More Step" v. Michael Jackson - "Almost There"

As we continue to mourn and celebrate the life of MJ, I will be bringing you more Michael samples. Long live the King of POP!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FEijCqBlI8&feature=PlayList&p=DC2637930EC79624&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=45 (Jada)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbgrWa-cgQ4 (Michael Jackson)

MJ's original version makes me cry and I am a grown a$$ man. I'm not emotional because he's gone, but because it's a such a good song. I hope music has this effect on you...it certainly should.

Enjoy.

-DJ JOE BROOKS

MARILYN MANSON IS CRAZY AS HELL

I have always personally thought that Marilyn Manson was a contrived act whose sole purpose was to stir controversy and sell records. The makeup...the clothes...the rumors about the missing ribs...(side eye)...was but a well orchestrated act not unlike the Truman Show. However, this interview of Manson discussing his break up with Evan Rachel Wood is beyond disturbing.

http://www.fashion.ie/aggregator/gossip/182511-marilyn-manson-sick-man-where-s-your-surprise

DIZZY GILLESPIE - "TIN TIN DEO"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHQaUNeErVM

Peep this old school joint from Dizzy and a few friends. This is truly that smooth, relaxing, cigar puffing, cheek to cheek dancing, cognac sipping music.

Enjoy.

-DJ JOE BROOKS

NAS AND DAMIAN MARLEY - "DISTANT RELATIVES"

http://www.kanyeuniversecity.com/blog/?em3106=235639_-1__0_~0_-1_6_2009_0_0&em3298=&em3282=&em3281=&em3161=

Kanye West provides us a behind the scenes look at a collaboration that is sure to deliver the hottest tracks of the summer.

Man I hope Nas doesn't get to "preachy" on this joint. Nasty Nas has the tendency to get on some T.D. Jakes + Black Power High School History Teacher steez on his albums.

Enjoy.

-DJ JOE BROOKS

FROM HOMELESS TO HARVARD

This is truly a touching story of fortitude and dedication. Recent high school graduate Khadijah Williams of Los Angeles was recently accepted into Harvard University. Ms. Williams and her family have been homeless most of her life, having gone to 12 different schools in 12 years.

YES WE CAN!

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/education/2009364589_harvard21.html

R.I.P. MICHAEL JACKSON

MJ's Greatest Dance Moves

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKBLxh3u0tM

Michael Jackson's Life in Pics
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/06/25/michael-jacksons-life-in_n_221126.html

Enjoy.

-DJ JOE BROOKS

MOS DEF ALBUM AVAILABLE AS A T-SHIRT

http://pitchfork.com/news/35642-os-mutantes-sign-to-anti-ready-new-album/

Yes, the Mighty Mos Def's new joint Ecstatic is available in stores as a t-shirt.

"Here's a new one: Mos Def's BNM'ed new album The Ecstatic is available as a T-shirt. As in: You can buy a shirt that has The Ecstatic's Killer of Sheep-interpolating cover art on the front, its tracklist on the back, and a download code for the album on a hang tag." -Pitchfork

This album is hot to death! It's been looping in the car, the house, and the office ever since I copped it. Go out and get it!

-DJ JOE BROOKS

SAMPLE OF THE DAY

Slum Village - "Reunion" vs. John Abercromie - "Timeless"



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qyT4Hxl4ck&feature=related (Slum Village)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OB81p8FXMw (Mr. Abercrombie) sampled @ the 9:15 -9:22 min mark

"I like this clip because it shows this dudes reaction when he hears the high pitch keyboard note (whale sound). You know you got something when your involuntary response is to cover your mouth.... OMG (haha)" - Kev Chapman

-Enjoy

-DJ JOE BROOKS

OFFICER I SWEAR I DIDN'T KNOW SHE WAS 14!!!

http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/offbeat/dpgo_Club_Sues_14_Year_Old_Stripper_fc_20090622_2598210

You have got to be kidding me! This dude has nerve enough to say a 14 year old conned him into letting her work as a stripper in his club. Turns out he actually kidnapped her and forced her to dance. If this turns out to be true they should put him under the jail. I know they keep the lights low at the "gentleman's ballet" but I feel like I would know a 14 year old stripper if I came across one. The Hannah Montana undies would be a dead giveaway.

-DJ JOE BROOKS

BIGGIE v. NAS RAP BATTLE!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ9xdoVSxSs

Check out this video mash-up that depicts a NAS & BIGGIE rap battle that never actually took place. Big ups to DJ DOO WOP who put this joint together. For me it's too close to call. Long live NEW YORK!!

Enjoy.

-DJ JOE BROOKS

GORILLA SAYS GIMMIE FIFTY FEET!

What happens when a zoo keeper accidentally drops a knife in the Gorilla cage?
No worries...no one was hurt...but a few booty cheeks were clinched up until the knife was recaptured. Why does the Gorilla on the right look like this isn't the first time that he's been jacked for his bananas via knife point?

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Travel/Knife+wielding+gorilla+shocks+visitors/1704496/story.html

SAMPLE OF THE DAY

JAY -Z - "Death of Autotune" (DOA) v. Janko Nilovic & Dave Sucky - "In the Space"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meNF7ZagM0A&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMuf_ekJhOs&feature=related

Enjoy.

-DJ JOE BROOKS

SAMPLE OF THE DAY

DRAKE "Lust For Life" v. Tears For Fears "Ideas As Opiates"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mwLDG1sbHs (sample starts at :20)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gEp9WRn8dk

Enjoy.

-DJ JOE BROOKS