2014 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: LL Cool J vs. N.W.A

I haven't posted in a while, so here you go. I feel a little rusty, so if it reads a little forced, fuck off and keep your opinion to yourself. Keep in mind that I am an artist, and I'm sensitive about my shit (Badu voice). Let's get to it, shall we.

A tell-tale sign that you are getting old is when you recognize the names of majority of the nominees for the 2014 class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This year I have actually heard music from 11 out of the 16 nominees...damn I'm old.

Not all of the acts will make the cut. Nirvana, Deep Purple, and Kiss are clear cut favorites to make it into the 2014 class. With the committee inducting a hip-hop/rap act in each of the past two years (Public Enemy in 2013, and the Beastie Boys in 2012), I'm guess that trend will continue for the 2014 inductees.

What that means is that one spot will belong to either LL Cool J or N.W.A. On paper, that sounds like an epic battle, but in actuality, I believe there is no question who truly deserves the honor. The world's premier lip-licker, James Todd Smith a.k.a. Ladies Love Cool James, is hands down better than N.W.A.

Happy Birthday O'Shea Jackson

I know by the name, one might envision a leprechaun of African-American descent, but this actually the government name of one of the greatest rappers of the "gangsta" era. Ladies and gentlemen, lets give a warm happy birthday to Mr. Imakedoughbutdon'tcallmeDoughBoy...ICE CUBE!

Yes, the former N-word with an attitude and a creative mind behind one of the best comedic films of the past 20 years (I'm talking about Friday) turns 44 today. 22 years ago he was rocking a jheri curl, I miss the jheri curl.

Right now, Mr. Cube can be seen on television imposing his "gangsta" on cans of Coors Lite.  He's also on the national Kings of the Mic tour this summer (when I say national, I mean anywhere but the Chicago-land area) along with fellow hip-hop legends LL Cool J, Public Enemy, and De La Soul.  Here's a medley of my favorite Don Mega jams that help me forgive him for the whole Are We There Yet? debacle.  You're welcome.

Accidental Racist Recap

After my post on Brad Paisley and LL Cool J's ridiculous collaboration, Accidental Racist, I was kind of accused on Facebook of not "understanding" the meaning behind the song.  Generally I'm an asshole towards such criticism, but this time I thought maybe the overall ridiculous sound to the song prejudiced my opinion. So I thought, maybe I need to read the lyrics to get a better understanding of the song.  I ventured out into the inter-web to find the exact lyrics, not before responding to my nay-sayer with some undeniable knowledge.

I found the lyrics and read them.  Before I give you my opinion, I figured I'd post them and let you formulate your own true opinion.

Shame Ol' Song: Brad Paisley ft. LL Cool J - Accidental Racist

WHAT. THE. F*CK! Why LL, why? This whole song sounds like an SNL skit gone bad, but sadly its meant to be taken seriously.  I'm speechless, no critique is necessary, just listen for yourself.  Did LL just give a shout out to Abe Lincoln for freeing him? Where were these men's publicists.  Oh, the fuckery!  You're wel...no...no, no, no.  I'm sorry.