Monday, January 26, 2004
"At this point, there appears to be no justification for this shooting."
I've been having hella problems with my computer over the past couple of days so postings might be infrequent this week.
Finally, good news in the presidential race: new poll shows Kerry leading Bush in race for presidency. (AP via Houston News 24)
And not so good news here in NYC: cop kills unarmed teen. "At this point, based on the facts we have gathered, there appears to be no justification for this shooting. This is a tragic incident that compels us to take an in-depth look at the tactics and training for new and veteran officers."--NYPD Commissioner Raymond Kelly (NY Daily News)
Sour grapes? "Dean: Caucuses should change" Negative attacks at meetings must be halted, he says. (Chicago Tribune)
On the Iraq War front: The CIA's chief weapons hunter resigned Friday, saying he did not believe the stockpiles of deadly weapons used by the White House as a major justification to invade Iraq existed before the war. (Chicago Tribune)
I stand by my comments that the Eminem-Source battle is getting tedious but it's hard to ignore the recent developments. Slim Shady strikes back in the XXL magazine that hit stands last week. Read Elliot Wilson's editorial on it here.
And on the other side of the beef, last Thursday's edition of NYC free paper AM-New York quotes a Source mag "insider" in the article "Is Eminem The Source's Moby Dick" as speculating that the magazine is on the verge of closing as employee pay checks bounce, key execs quit and big accounts like Phat Farm pull their ads. I've also heard their major Em cover issue with the CD of racist rhyme snippets is not really selling that well either.
Clarification on a rumor I posted last week: according to my peoples on staff at the Roc, it's apparently not the Diplomats jetting to Koch Records, only Jim Jones. I'd say that qualifies as a double "Who cares?" now. I think anyone still over there in the Def Jam building has bigger problems to worry about though now that it's public news that Lyor is bouncing to head up the newly-independent WMG. Supposedly Kevin Liles is going over there with him also. (Crains)
Hot 97's "Renegade Radio" morning show reports today that mediocre R&B singer and brother of Brandy, Ray J is set to join B2K replacing Omarion. Best line from the listener call-in response: "Ray-J can't join B2K, he's mad old." Damn, now that makes me feel old.
Blogged about ad nauseum in advance of it's actual release: do White Album samples plus Black Album acapellas=Grey Album post-modern music genius? Sample it here and decide for yourself. (via Sandbox Automatic)
I was a little sheepish admitting that I actually like the new Courtney Love single "Mono" last week, but I was happy to see that Sasha over at S/FJ agrees with me. Glad to be in such esteemed company.
And finally, is this wishful thinking on the part of the music industry?: Sony Says Music Sales Are Recovering. (Reuters)
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Finally, good news in the presidential race: new poll shows Kerry leading Bush in race for presidency. (AP via Houston News 24)
And not so good news here in NYC: cop kills unarmed teen. "At this point, based on the facts we have gathered, there appears to be no justification for this shooting. This is a tragic incident that compels us to take an in-depth look at the tactics and training for new and veteran officers."--NYPD Commissioner Raymond Kelly (NY Daily News)
Sour grapes? "Dean: Caucuses should change" Negative attacks at meetings must be halted, he says. (Chicago Tribune)
On the Iraq War front: The CIA's chief weapons hunter resigned Friday, saying he did not believe the stockpiles of deadly weapons used by the White House as a major justification to invade Iraq existed before the war. (Chicago Tribune)
I stand by my comments that the Eminem-Source battle is getting tedious but it's hard to ignore the recent developments. Slim Shady strikes back in the XXL magazine that hit stands last week. Read Elliot Wilson's editorial on it here.
And on the other side of the beef, last Thursday's edition of NYC free paper AM-New York quotes a Source mag "insider" in the article "Is Eminem The Source's Moby Dick" as speculating that the magazine is on the verge of closing as employee pay checks bounce, key execs quit and big accounts like Phat Farm pull their ads. I've also heard their major Em cover issue with the CD of racist rhyme snippets is not really selling that well either.
Clarification on a rumor I posted last week: according to my peoples on staff at the Roc, it's apparently not the Diplomats jetting to Koch Records, only Jim Jones. I'd say that qualifies as a double "Who cares?" now. I think anyone still over there in the Def Jam building has bigger problems to worry about though now that it's public news that Lyor is bouncing to head up the newly-independent WMG. Supposedly Kevin Liles is going over there with him also. (Crains)
Hot 97's "Renegade Radio" morning show reports today that mediocre R&B singer and brother of Brandy, Ray J is set to join B2K replacing Omarion. Best line from the listener call-in response: "Ray-J can't join B2K, he's mad old." Damn, now that makes me feel old.
Blogged about ad nauseum in advance of it's actual release: do White Album samples plus Black Album acapellas=Grey Album post-modern music genius? Sample it here and decide for yourself. (via Sandbox Automatic)
I was a little sheepish admitting that I actually like the new Courtney Love single "Mono" last week, but I was happy to see that Sasha over at S/FJ agrees with me. Glad to be in such esteemed company.
And finally, is this wishful thinking on the part of the music industry?: Sony Says Music Sales Are Recovering. (Reuters)
