Sampling is cooo. Imitating is iight. But writin your own rhymes on your own time is a rare delight. Mocking is ok. Remixing is a lil gay. But composin your own tracks is most definitely the best way. Continue to set trends aspiring artists and veterans.

Go strictly commercial... Ayy, I understand business is business and if you can reach a larger fan base by dumbin down and watering down your lyrics to make more money, more power to you...I think. I don't know, just when I began to appreciate the introspective street flow of Jay and the signature reality-awareness of Esco/Bar/Nastradamus/...they jump on to corporate america's parade float. But ayy, I aint hatin, there's never nuthin wrong w/ a lil more money even if some of your die hard fans feel you may be sellin-out....

How in the hell did "Fergie" become cool and talented? I am not a hater but there are musicians (like myself) and vocalists (like myself) who know that they know a lot of people who can do what she does a/o better! There is nothing seexxy bout er. Face look like botox gone wrong. I like to give honor where honor is due... This good-enough-bandwagoning pop crap needs to cease 4-really-real.