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Rick James on the cover of Wax Poetic! This magazine seems to be on a roll. Last month it was Betty Davis and this month Rick James is featured. There's also an article on the Latin Quarters club that rocked in NY during the late 80's. I guess all the old skool hip hoppers used to perform there. I never even heard of this magazine until last month but I am getting into it.
One last thing, i'm a huge Rick James fan but haven't picked up the new cd yet. Is it any good? I heard samples but wsn't impressed...  [Edited 6/11/07 14:53pm] | |
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dancerella said: This magazine seems to be on a roll. Last month it was Betty Davis and this month Rick James is featured. There's also an article on the Latin Quarters club that rocked in NY during the late 80's. I guess all the old skool hip hoppers used to perform there. I never even heard of this magazine until last month but I am getting into it.
One last thing, i'm a huge Rick Jmea fan but haven't picked up the new cd yet. Is it any good? I heard samples but wsn't impressed... From what I've heard, it's just boring contemporary sounding generic r&b/hip hop shit. It is not known why FuNkeNsteiN capitalizes his name as he does, though some speculate sunlight deficiency caused by the most pimpified white guy afro in Nordic history.
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FuNkeNsteiN said: dancerella said: This magazine seems to be on a roll. Last month it was Betty Davis and this month Rick James is featured. There's also an article on the Latin Quarters club that rocked in NY during the late 80's. I guess all the old skool hip hoppers used to perform there. I never even heard of this magazine until last month but I am getting into it.
One last thing, i'm a huge Rick Jmea fan but haven't picked up the new cd yet. Is it any good? I heard samples but wsn't impressed... From what I've heard, it's just boring contemporary sounding generic r&b/hip hop shit. yeah, i figured as much. that truly sucks. i was hoping for a kick ass funky album from him. oh well.... | |
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dancerella said: FuNkeNsteiN said: From what I've heard, it's just boring contemporary sounding generic r&b/hip hop shit. yeah, i figured as much. that truly sucks. i was hoping for a kick ass funky album from him. oh well.... Well, Urban Rhapsody isnt' a kick ass funk album either and Wonderful sucked too  It is not known why FuNkeNsteiN capitalizes his name as he does, though some speculate sunlight deficiency caused by the most pimpified white guy afro in Nordic history.
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FuNkeNsteiN said: dancerella said: yeah, i figured as much. that truly sucks. i was hoping for a kick ass funky album from him. oh well.... Well, Urban Rhapsody isnt' a kick ass funk album either and Wonderful sucked too yeah, wonderful is pretty wacked. it sucks when you don't love an album by your favorite artist. it's really frustrating. | |
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FuNkeNsteiN said: dancerella said: This magazine seems to be on a roll. Last month it was Betty Davis and this month Rick James is featured. There's also an article on the Latin Quarters club that rocked in NY during the late 80's. I guess all the old skool hip hoppers used to perform there. I never even heard of this magazine until last month but I am getting into it.
One last thing, i'm a huge Rick Jmea fan but haven't picked up the new cd yet. Is it any good? I heard samples but wsn't impressed... From what I've heard, it's just boring contemporary sounding generic r&b/hip hop shit. That's exactly what it is and the word "generic" is an excellent description of the entire album. Turn on the radio and listen to a station that plays current R&B. Every track on the album would fit in perfectly with it. Andy is a four letter word. | |
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vainandy said: That's exactly what it is and the word "generic" is an excellent description of the entire album. Turn on the radio and listen to a station that plays current R&B. Every track on the album would fit in perfectly with it. are there any fast/uptempo numbers? | |
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dancerella said: vainandy said: That's exactly what it is and the word "generic" is an excellent description of the entire album. Turn on the radio and listen to a station that plays current R&B. Every track on the album would fit in perfectly with it. are there any fast/uptempo numbers? Honey, Lawrence Welk had faster music.  Andy is a four letter word. | |
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dancerella said: This magazine seems to be on a roll. Last month it was Betty Davis and this month Rick James is featured. There's also an article on the Latin Quarters club that rocked in NY during the late 80's. I guess all the old skool hip hoppers used to perform there. I never even heard of this magazine until last month but I am getting into it.
waxpoetics... 
...may be the best deep-digging music mag on the market. I had a few isolated issues and decided to go for a subscription. Well worth the cash. tA  Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 "Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
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Wow,I need that magazine!! Where can I find it? Would it in the magazine racks at the regular bookstores? | |
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SoulAlive said: Wow,I need that magazine!! Where can I find it? Would it in the magazine racks at the regular bookstores?
Possibly. However i'd say go for the subscription. No celebrity pop-star fluff, no gossipy b.s., just interesting and unique articles about music. tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 "Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
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theAudience said: SoulAlive said: Wow,I need that magazine!! Where can I find it? Would it in the magazine racks at the regular bookstores?
Possibly. However i'd say go for the subscription. No celebrity pop-star fluff, no gossipy b.s., just interesting and unique articles about music. tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 Sounds like a cool mag  It is not known why FuNkeNsteiN capitalizes his name as he does, though some speculate sunlight deficiency caused by the most pimpified white guy afro in Nordic history.
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theAudience said: SoulAlive said: Wow,I need that magazine!! Where can I find it? Would it in the magazine racks at the regular bookstores?
Possibly. However i'd say go for the subscription. No celebrity pop-star fluff, no gossipy b.s., just interesting and unique articles about music. tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431  agree..
looking for the P.Funk back issue... 
miss that one
they want $21.00 for that mug
they did a nice tribute to James Brown tho'  | |
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theAudience said: SoulAlive said: Wow,I need that magazine!! Where can I find it? Would it be in the magazine racks at the regular bookstores?
Possibly. However i'd say go for the subscription. No celebrity pop-star fluff, no gossipy b.s., just interesting and unique articles about music.  it sounds like my kinda magazine! | |
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funkpill said: theAudience said: Possibly. However i'd say go for the subscription. No celebrity pop-star fluff, no gossipy b.s., just interesting and unique articles about music. tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 agree..
looking for the P.Funk back issue...
miss that one
they want $21.00 for that mug
they did a nice tribute to James Brown tho' GET THAT P-FUNK ISSUE!!! IT'S WORTH IT!!! |
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theAudience said: dancerella said: This magazine seems to be on a roll. Last month it was Betty Davis and this month Rick James is featured. There's also an article on the Latin Quarters club that rocked in NY during the late 80's. I guess all the old skool hip hoppers used to perform there. I never even heard of this magazine until last month but I am getting into it.
waxpoetics...
...may be the best deep-digging music mag on the market. I had a few isolated issues and decided to go for a subscription. Well worth the cash. tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 I just wanna know how many different place he dipped his dick after this photo shoot 'cause he was feelin' like a baaaad mf that day  
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vainandy said: Honey, Lawrence Welk had faster music. damn, that was cold!  | |
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FuNkeNsteiN said: dancerella said: yeah, i figured as much. that truly sucks. i was hoping for a kick ass funky album from him. oh well.... Well, Urban Rhapsody isnt' a kick ass funk album either and Wonderful sucked too I will offer another opinion. I would argue that about half of "Urban Rhapsody" was excellent and not just some shit dude put out just to try to get back in the game. "Mama's Eyes" was as good a ballad as Rick ever threw down. Considering it was 1997 and that with the exception of the good hip-hop years the funk proper had been, to put it kindly, dormant for many years, it was a very solid effort. It isn't consistent, but if you are really into Rick you need to peep it. If for no other reason than "Mama's Eyes". Do you know how many albums/tapes/CDs I bought over the years on the strength of ONE song on it I actually liked?? Many. Very many. And I don't regret most of those purchases. Now, onward to your dismissal of "Wonderful". Two GREAT tracks on that record - the title track and "Loosey's Rap". That shit was vintage Rick. No, the whole album was not consistent and not enjoyable in its totality. That is true. So fucking what? It did not SUCK. It might not have been one of his better albums - that does not mean it "sucks". It was Rick completely coked out of his mind and on autopilot and phoning it in and yet I will put "Wonderful" up against WHOEVER gets nominated for best Male R&B Vocal or whatever come the next Grammy Awards and without even knowing what the nominated albums will be, "Wonderful" would beat them hands down. Just a little perspective. | |
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dancerella said: This magazine seems to be on a roll. Last month it was Betty Davis and this month Rick James is featured. There's also an article on the Latin Quarters club that rocked in NY during the late 80's. I guess all the old skool hip hoppers used to perform there. I never even heard of this magazine until last month but I am getting into it.
One last thing, i'm a huge Rick James fan but haven't picked up the new cd yet. Is it any good? I heard samples but wsn't impressed...
[Edited 6/11/07 14:53pm] I love this magazine!! My co-worker let me borrow his copy---isnt it like $15 a copy??? | |
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By the way, WaxPoetics a few years back (2004?) did a SICK issue with Roy Ayers. Incredible interview if you can find this back issue it is a must have. | |
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theAudience said: dancerella said: This magazine seems to be on a roll. Last month it was Betty Davis and this month Rick James is featured. There's also an article on the Latin Quarters club that rocked in NY during the late 80's. I guess all the old skool hip hoppers used to perform there. I never even heard of this magazine until last month but I am getting into it.
waxpoetics...
...may be the best deep-digging music mag on the market. I had a few isolated issues and decided to go for a subscription. Well worth the cash. tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 Have anyone notice the Prince-ly fashion that they typed Rick's name on the cover? | |
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thorntonmellon said: FuNkeNsteiN said: Well, Urban Rhapsody isnt' a kick ass funk album either and Wonderful sucked too I will offer another opinion. I would argue that about half of "Urban Rhapsody" was excellent and not just some shit dude put out just to try to get back in the game. "Mama's Eyes" was as good a ballad as Rick ever threw down. Considering it was 1997 and that with the exception of the good hip-hop years the funk proper had been, to put it kindly, dormant for many years, it was a very solid effort. It isn't consistent, but if you are really into Rick you need to peep it. If for no other reason than "Mama's Eyes". Do you know how many albums/tapes/CDs I bought over the years on the strength of ONE song on it I actually liked?? Many. Very many. And I don't regret most of those purchases. Now, onward to your dismissal of "Wonderful". Two GREAT tracks on that record - the title track and "Loosey's Rap". That shit was vintage Rick. No, the whole album was not consistent and not enjoyable in its totality. That is true. So fucking what? It did not SUCK. It might not have been one of his better albums - that does not mean it "sucks". It was Rick completely coked out of his mind and on autopilot and phoning it in and yet I will put "Wonderful" up against WHOEVER gets nominated for best Male R&B Vocal or whatever come the next Grammy Awards and without even knowing what the nominated albums will be, "Wonderful" would beat them hands down. Just a little perspective. i think one day i will get around to getting urban rhapsody. as for wonderful, i may have to give that another spin tonight. sometimes things take a while to grow on me but from what i remember i wasn't too impressed but you're right about loosey's rap. that's a cool track. "pimp the simp" is not on that album but i love that track. plus it has melle mel on it! | |
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dancerella said: thorntonmellon said: I will offer another opinion. I would argue that about half of "Urban Rhapsody" was excellent and not just some shit dude put out just to try to get back in the game. "Mama's Eyes" was as good a ballad as Rick ever threw down. Considering it was 1997 and that with the exception of the good hip-hop years the funk proper had been, to put it kindly, dormant for many years, it was a very solid effort. It isn't consistent, but if you are really into Rick you need to peep it. If for no other reason than "Mama's Eyes". Do you know how many albums/tapes/CDs I bought over the years on the strength of ONE song on it I actually liked?? Many. Very many. And I don't regret most of those purchases. Now, onward to your dismissal of "Wonderful". Two GREAT tracks on that record - the title track and "Loosey's Rap". That shit was vintage Rick. No, the whole album was not consistent and not enjoyable in its totality. That is true. So fucking what? It did not SUCK. It might not have been one of his better albums - that does not mean it "sucks". It was Rick completely coked out of his mind and on autopilot and phoning it in and yet I will put "Wonderful" up against WHOEVER gets nominated for best Male R&B Vocal or whatever come the next Grammy Awards and without even knowing what the nominated albums will be, "Wonderful" would beat them hands down. Just a little perspective. i think one day i will get around to getting urban rhapsody. as for wonderful, i may have to give that another spin tonight. sometimes things take a while to grow on me but from what i remember i wasn't too impressed but you're right about loosey's rap. that's a cool track. "pimp the simp" is not on that album but i love that track. plus it has melle mel on it! PIMP the SIMP was on Coldblooded. Now if ever an album deserved its own thread it's Cold Blooded. Rick's other undeniable 5-star masterpiece LP. | |
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thorntonmellon said: FuNkeNsteiN said: Well, Urban Rhapsody isnt' a kick ass funk album either and Wonderful sucked too I will offer another opinion. I would argue that about half of "Urban Rhapsody" was excellent and not just some shit dude put out just to try to get back in the game. "Mama's Eyes" was as good a ballad as Rick ever threw down. Considering it was 1997 and that with the exception of the good hip-hop years the funk proper had been, to put it kindly, dormant for many years, it was a very solid effort. It isn't consistent, but if you are really into Rick you need to peep it. If for no other reason than "Mama's Eyes". Do you know how many albums/tapes/CDs I bought over the years on the strength of ONE song on it I actually liked?? Many. Very many. And I don't regret most of those purchases. Now, onward to your dismissal of "Wonderful". Two GREAT tracks on that record - the title track and "Loosey's Rap". That shit was vintage Rick. No, the whole album was not consistent and not enjoyable in its totality. That is true. So fucking what? It did not SUCK. It might not have been one of his better albums - that does not mean it "sucks". It was Rick completely coked out of his mind and on autopilot and phoning it in and yet I will put "Wonderful" up against WHOEVER gets nominated for best Male R&B Vocal or whatever come the next Grammy Awards and without even knowing what the nominated albums will be, "Wonderful" would beat them hands down. Just a little perspective. Wonderful sucks. 
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CalhounSq said: I just wanna know how many different place he dipped his dick after this photo shoot
'cause he was feelin' like a baaaad mf that day
You know dick-dipping is standard fare for Rock Stars, photo shoot or no photo shoot. 
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TonyVanDam said: theAudience said: waxpoetics...
...may be the best deep-digging music mag on the market. I had a few isolated issues and decided to go for a subscription. Well worth the cash. tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 Have anyone notice the Prince-ly fashion that they typed Rick's name on the cover? That album is from '81 where his name is written in a font similar to the one the mag uses - y'all need to stop sometimes, everything ain't always about P  I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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theAudience said: CalhounSq said: I just wanna know how many different place he dipped his dick after this photo shoot
'cause he was feelin' like a baaaad mf that day
You know dick-dipping is standard fare for Rock Stars, photo shoot or no photo shoot.
tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 I know, but b/c of his extra sassyness that day I think he was particularly busy in the hours that followed the shoot I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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thorntonmellon said: dancerella said: i think one day i will get around to getting urban rhapsody. as for wonderful, i may have to give that another spin tonight. sometimes things take a while to grow on me but from what i remember i wasn't too impressed but you're right about loosey's rap. that's a cool track. "pimp the simp" is not on that album but i love that track. plus it has melle mel on it! PIMP the SIMP was on Coldblooded. Now if ever an album deserved its own thread it's Cold Blooded. Rick's other undeniable 5-star masterpiece LP. hell yeah, that album is bumpin! love it! | |
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FuNkeNsteiN said: Wonderful sucks.
He is learning so fast. | |
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dancerella said: i'm a huge Rick James fan but haven't picked up the new cd yet. Is it any good? I heard samples but wasn't impressed...
It's not as bad as I thought it would be I mean,it's no masterpiece but I like it.The title track is nice,and I also like "Taste" and "Funk Wit Me".The thing is,it's mostly a mellow affair.There's not alot of uptempo funk here and some of the tunes are even jazzy.It'll never be one of my favorite Rick James albums but I'm happy to have it. | |
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