Jay Smooth: On Haiti

Our most credible hip-hop reporter, Jay Smooth, comments on the devastation in and reaction to Haiti. Its really a horrible event. Personally, I feel if I can vote and donate to Obama who is asking for more $ for the war, I can put my effort and money to people of Haiti. I think there is also a resonating guilt that I didn’t do enough when the levees broke in New Orleans which provokes me to give. These natural disasters are worsened when poor countries or areas don’t have the physical or governmental structure to withstand a disaster like this. So those of us with resources should give. I gave some money to Wyclef’s organization but now I am hearing that might not have been the best organization to give it to.

Jay Smooth – You’ve lost that Beefing feeling

Most of you know that Beanie Sigel has taken to the airwaves and internets to promote his issues with Jay-Z. I have had many discussions with friends online and in-person about this issue. Basically, I agree w/ Jay on 90% of his points. Don’t agree w/ his last request but you can tell me what you think for yourself.

East Coast Cats & Christopher St. Boys – Jay Smooth

You have to love the internets. Larry Johnson (of the KC Chiefs) makes a very dumb mistake on Twitter and Jay Smooth catches him. I love it when hip-hop proves it intellect versus having to defend it. Did I ever tell you that Jay Smooth is becoming a personal hero if mine? partake!

Jay Smooth on Roman Polanski (pause)

Had to take that title from NR. It was a classic, eskay! I think Jay brings up some great points to this Polanski event. I kinda have to side with Jay on this one.  Smart hip-hop FTW!

Jay Smooth – Rae, Joe & Civility

You know this whole Joe/Rae thing really has hurt my excitement for both the Slaughterhouse and OB4CL2 projects. Up until last weekend, I was ready to rush to get the Slaughterhouse album but Joe’s f*ckery made me less excited (ll). The homie Khal mentioned that Joe maybe pulling off some Andy Kaufman type publicity stunts. I can see that but not sure Joe is that aware. But Jay, puts a cool spin in the end that makes my recent conversation with a friend about all this retarded talk around Health care on CNN make more sense.

Jay Smooth – Dancing Into the Sunlight (MJ post)

Really, if you all you listen to is the radio and what MTV tells you to – I don’t know what hope I have for you. Even on the internets, there is so much quality stuff out there, its hard to find. For those that want to better their lives and smarten up (nas), you should be following Harry Allen and Jay Smooth. Two of the most educated, message-driven, thought provoking men in hip-hop who are not in academia. Really! Leave our site now and go read their stuff. Its that good! Anyways, I think Jay just puts together his ideas on Harlem, MJ, and media in awesome argument. Please watch. On similar note, shouldn’t we all feel a lil’ sad that Michael Jackson fought so hard to have his children avoid the childhood celebrity, popularity and its consequences that he suffered through and now we (the public) are forcing his daughter to relive that family cycle. Maybe it’s just me….

Jay Smooth – Operation Ignore Charles Hamilton

I wish all of hip-hop took the time to think just a quarter as much as Jay Smooth does. I feel like he is our new KRS-One. While the rest of the world is clowning Charles Hamilton, including myself, Jay takes a moment to analyze CH’s behavior and provide some constructive feedback. Below is his addendum to the above video.

Jay Smooth – Asher Roth & the racial crossroads

Jay is back at his video grind again! This means only good things for smart people like you and I who love hip-hop. Finally, I have heard someone give their respected opinion on the Asher Roth debacle besides eskay and Bol – which was quite entertaining by the way. (Rosenberg, you’ve been awfully quiet during this whole thing despite all your cosigning before the incident. just saying… I wanna hear your side of things.) Interested in your opinion and if you have no opinion on what this is about, check our Fatlace’s write-up. I still don’t know what Jay is referencing when he talks about Vice magazine’s racism.

*** UPDATE: I haven’t been to Peter’s site in a week and, of course, its the week he posts a response about Asher.  To be fair, here it is.

Jay & Just on Komi

I don’t frequent TMTD as much as I should and I know definitely not as much $port does, but now I kinda wish I did.

The video is a personalized, educated, and unique response to a constant reader/commenter on Just Blaze’s blog who caught the attention of one of hip-hop’s best producers and best journalists. See the comments section here to see what garnered the Just/Jay response. Based on their response, I figured now I need to do a few things to get some attention from my fav bloggers: 1) Have talent 2) Continue to comment everyday on my fav blogs 3) Say something passionately dumb to get people to question my talent, maturity and perspective 4) Be young.

Two wrap-up points to this post, I think today’s hip-hop heads are in a very privileged position where we have instant and available access to our hip-hop icons/legends/artists. Be grateful for that! Lastly, I need to get more educated on this Israeli/Gaza situation. Much like the Economy crisis, I need to understand things that don’t seem to directly impact me. Your help is appreciated.

McCain is shook

Jay Smooth shares my thoughts on this whole economy meltdown thing. Part of me is starting to think that this is getting so much attention b/c its a rich person’s problem. Maybe the trickle down hasn’t hit me yet. In any sense, McCain is using it as an excuse to avoid his first debate – now you know why he wanted Townhall meetings instead. Anyways, hiding behind the economic bailout vote (where his presence has little to no effect) and comparing it to 9/1 just screams desperation. And as my boy Amart, pointed out to me – “suspending campaigns will help his money stretch too.” We’ll see. Obama has basically slapped that ish away from him and said “I’ll do me.” A McCain no-show on Friday cancels my DJ gig at a debate party. Thanks, John.