#J-Roc my beloved

[hiddenwritingsintheworld]

Welcome to SunnyVale Oneshot

(Guyyyyysss Im literally just writing and posting whatever pops in my head at this point My Alpha is about two paragraphs from being done :P Be watching for it!! Cruel Summer Ch. 2 should be finished by the weekend too annnd im gonna work on Midnight Rain Ch. 2! So lots goin on! :D anywho, I love Trailer Park Boys and have been watching it on repeat for WEEKS. So I just had this cute idea and figured I'd write it since I cant sleep! :P )

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“Come on Bubs! Hurry up! We’re going to be late!” Julian yelled as Bubbles said goodbye to his kitties. “Boys, boys, boys!” J-Roc ran over across the road toward them. “Yall aint never gonna believe this! We got a reunion comin!!!” J-Roc grinned as Ricky looked at him, “what in the fuck are you talkin about J-Roc?” 

Julian took a sip of his drink as a large black bus pulled into Sunnyvale Trailer park.”So listen I heard from a friend of a friend that Y/N was in town. Rumor has it, she's gonna come do a tour of the park.” J-Roc said looking from Bubbles and Ricky, to which they all glanced at Julian. “What?” he snapped at them. “Well Julian…last time you and Y/N saw each other…she was tellin you she was leavin and you were ...well you were gonna ask her to marry you, until she……said……that….and you…..well…you know….broke her heart,” Bubbles said as an awkward silence filled the air. Julian sighed loudly and took a bigger drink of his drink as the large black bus drove slowly and carefully down the road, before coming to a stop. 

The air brake let out and the door opened, a few moments passed and suddenly, Julian felt like his heart had stopped and dropped into his stomach. Everything seemed to move in slow motion for him as you stepped off the bus. You wore a pair of suede thigh high heeled boots, a pair of black tights, they were the sheer kind that made Julian’s knees weak, you had on a burnt orange tight mini skirt on, and a black long sleeved shirt. When you looked up, your hair was curled in loose big curls, the wind lightly blowing your hair. You suddenly got the biggest grin on your face and darted toward the group of guys standing there. “Oh my gosh!!!” 

You laughed as you jumped hugging Ricky, the guy who was like the dumb, protective big brother you never got to have. You don’t know how many times Ricky saved your ass from getting into trouble either with Jim Lahey, the trailer park supervisor, or the cops whenever Julian and Ricky came up with some stupid plan. “Hey bugz!” Ricky had started calling you bugz when you guys were just kids, because you always had a ladybug or butterfly landing on you. He said you attracted bugs and teased you about it alot. 

Next to whisk you into a bear hug was your very bestest friend Bubbles; which the guys didn’t know but you still talked to regularly. “I’ve missed you bubs!” you laughed as he pinched at your belly “Whos got your belly?” “Don’t touch my fuckin belly bubs!” you both laughed again as he hugged you one more time. “I’ve missed you around here Y/N, we all have.” Bubbles said as you both pulled apart. You smiled and looked at Julian, “Hey Julian,” you said, willing to step up and hug him, but the longer the silence went on, the more awkward it got. “Hey fucktard, are you gonna speak or did your brain not get enough words movin arounds in there?” Ricky smacked his arm as you laughed softly. You’d forgotten just how Ricky talked, sometimes you really missed living here, other times, you wish you could have brought them with you, but you knew they would never leave their beloved trailer park. 

Julian let out the breath he didn’t realize he’d held since you turned and stared at him. “Wow,” he whispered to himself, but it was loud enough that all of you heard him. You felt a small blush creep up your cheeks, “Still drinking rum huh?” you asked him, smiling some as he cleared his throat, taking a large drink, and not the usual sip. “Oh, I brought presents! Give me one second!” You turned your hair flipping around, wafting the smell of your shampoo, mixed with your perfume all around. “Hey Mike!” You hollered while walking toward the bus, “Can you grab that blue duffle bag in the back for me?” you asked as you stood just a few feet from the guys. 

That smell hit Julian like a brick house as he closed his eyes, “I can’t do this.” he mumbled to Bubbles and Ricky before he turned and stormed back to his trailer, slamming the front door shut. He leaned back against it before flinging his glass at the opposite wall, letting it shatter and liquor spill to the ground. 

You turned at the sound of the door slamming and frowned. “Why’d he leave? I have a gift for him too.” you smiled a little awkwardly at Ricky and Bubbles. “Uh, I think he had to um, go, look at a book or something, anyways what’d you bring us Y/N?” Bubbles asked as you gave him a soft smile. It wasn’t easy for you either to see Julian, that night before you left played over in your mind a lot. 

******

15 years ago

You rode your bike down the street, the sun setting on your last few days of summer, you couldn’t wait to tell Julian, he was going to be so proud of you. You rode up to the stairs of his trailer and put on the kick stand before jogging up the stairs and letting yourself inside. “Jules? You home?” you called out, but not hearing a word. You pushed out your lips and walked toward the back where his bedroom was, “Yeah Ricky. I fuckin know. I'm nervous as hell the way it is. Dont you think I know that you fucking idiot?” He was on the phone in his bedroom. “Listen I’m busy tonight but I’ll talk to you tomorrow. Just don’t fuck up,” he hung up the phone and turned around to see you leaning on the doorway smiling softly. “Hey-how long you been standin there?” he asked as you smiled and shrugged. “Long enough to know you’re nervous about something...you two boys doin another deal?” you asked as he sat down on the bed, pulling you to straddle his lap. “Don’t worry about it sweetheart, what are you doin here this late?” you smiled, kissing him softly. “I have something to tell you,” you whispered against his lips. 

*****

You’d given the boys their gifts, Bubbles got a rocket ship, directly from NASA with his own spacesuit and a couple of real moon rocks and Ricky had gotten a customized glass bong. “Take care of that Ricky…..I figured you’d like it.” you laughed as they ran off starting to play with Bubbles rocket. You took this chance to slip away and go to Julians, knocking softly on the door. 

A few moments later the door opened and Julian stood there, hair wet from a shower, slicked back by the water, sweatpants hanging low on his hips with a towel around his shoulders. “Y/N. Hey, uh, what are you doin here?” he asked as you forced a smile. “Uh, I have a gift for you.” you said patting the duffle bag that hung off your shoulder. “Oh, you didn’t need to get me anything.” he said as he stepped aside and let you come in. 

Walking in, you stood awkwardly as he closed the door and moved toward the couch. “You can come sit down ya know?” he said, looking at you. You nodded and walked over sitting next to him. “Um,” you cleared your throat and dug around in the duffle bag. “Sorry, I would have wrapped it better, but I made a special stop for it.” you handed the box to him, watching him look confused, you smiled as he opened it. 

Inside, laid a very old and special bottle of Rum, Harewood Barbados 1780, to be exact. “Holy…fucking…shit.” he looked at you, a look of shock on his face. “Oh! It wasn’t a big deal….I know a guy who knows a guy,” you laughed softly. “You know someone who owns a $29,000 bottle of Rum?” he asked, raising an eyebrow as you smiled bashfully. “I know two guys now who own a bottle of $29,000 Rum.” you said as he smiled watching you grab another box. “Can’t drink expensive rum without new glasses.” you said handing him the black box. 

Julian smiled down at the gifts in his lap, before the memories came rushing back. “Listen…Y/N….I meant to write back…when you wrote me that letter….I just…got busy…and I didn’t…know exactly what to say.” You shook your head waving a hand. “Not a big deal….I moved on, I’m sure you did too. We’re adults now and that was 15 years ago so, you know, what's in the past,” you said looking down. 

Julian put his gifts aside and moved closer to you. “I’ve followed your career,” he said smiling as you looked at him. “What?” you tried not to laugh. “I doubt I sing the kinda music you like,” you laughed as he did, “While that’s true, I do listen to your music. You’re talented. You always have been…” he said softly as you stared at him, “Julian…I’m sorry I left. But tomorrow I’m going to show everyone where I was raised and where I lived with my parents. And I want you and the guys to be in the video.” you smiled as he chuckled “I’m sure we can make that happen.” 

Julian got you both a drink, and you began to get caught up on each other’s lives. “See Ricky…I’m tellin you that was a genius idea.” Bubbles whispered as they peaked in Julians windows. “He’ll finally tell her after all these years.” 

You were trying to catch your breath from laughing so hard when Julian put a hand on your leg. You looked at him as he stared at you, smiling softly. “I’ve missed you,” he whispered as you nodded. “I’ve missed you too.” A few more moments of staring at each other passed before he grabbed you and pulled you in close, kissing you deeply. 

After a few moments, Julian pulled away and sighed, shaking his head. “I’m sorry, I can’t.” he got up running a hand through his hair. “Fuck!” he yelled causing you to jump. “I should go.” you said quietly as you gathered your stuff and stood up. “No, please don’t go,” he sighed “just…..wait here.” he walked back to his bedroom, returning a few moments later, his signature black t-shirt clinging to the muscles that ran through his chest and stomach. “You weren’t the only one keeping a secret….” he pulled his hand out of his pocket, a black velvet box resting in his hands. “It’s nothing fancy…..I got it from Mrs. Peterson. When she died, she willed it to me, along with some money and other stuff…but….” he opened it, revealing the small, beautiful gold ring inside. The tiny cluster of diamonds sat directly in the middle. You stared down at it, unsure of what was going to happen, or what would have. “.....you….you wanted to marry me?” you whispered as he nodded. “But…then you said everything you said….and….” you looked at him, your brows pulling down together as confusion took over your face. “You lied to me didn't you?” you asked as he sighed. “I panicked, I didn't know what else to do…” you scuffed, shaking your head as you backed away and grabbed your stuff. “I can’t believe you Julian…you lied to me…you swore you never would.” you shook your head. “Whoa, you lied to me too.” Julian said as you looked appalled at him. “Are you kidding me? I didn’t lie to you, Julian. I WAS pregnant when I left. I took the damn test. And guess what? I rehearsed through the miscarriage, I performed when and where I needed to, so now I can go around and buy $30,000 bottles of Rum to impress someone I was head over heels in love with, in the hopes that I might get a tiny taste of what I used to have in life before I lost it all!” you yelled before you stormed out.

[prettyhennytea]

Ladies and Gentlemen, hold onto your seats because Usher is about to take the stage by storm at the Super Bowl 2024 halftime show! With promises of surprise guests and a sensational performance that pays tribute to both his past and present hits, this is one halftime show you won't want to miss. It's a groundbreaking moment as he graces the halftime stage for the first time in his illustrious career. Recognized for his chart-topping R&B hits such as "Yeah!", "OMG", and "You Make Me Wanna...", Usher recently gave fans a taste of what's to come during a thrilling press conference hosted by Apple Music in Las Vegas. Speculation is buzzing that surprise guests, including Nicki Minaj and Justin Bieber, may grace the stage alongside the musical maestro himself. Set your calendar for 11th February, with kickoff scheduled at 3:30pm PT/6:30pm ET/ 11:30 GMT. The exhilarating three-hour-long game between the Kansas City Chiefs an the San Francisco 49ers will be broadcast live on CBS as well as Paramount+. In a statement provided to CBS Sports, Usher expressed his gratitude and shared his excitement, saying. "It's an honor of a lifetime to finally check a Super Bowl performance off my bucket list. I can't wait to bring the world a show unlike anything else they've seen from me before. Thank you to the fans and everyone who made this opportunity happen. I'll see you real soon." Having already established a residency in Las Vegas in 2021, Usher has become a beloved figure in the music world. While details about his song choices and potential guest performers remain under wraps, one thing is certain - Usher always delivers one unforgettable performance after another. Fans may recall Usher's previous appearance as a guest on the halftime show during Super Bowl XLV, headlined by the Black Eyed Peas. In an earlier interview with Access Hollywood, Usher admitted that he would be foolish to turn down the halftime show if given the opportunity. He emphasized the anticipation that surrounds the performances held on this momentous day, drawing inspiration from icons like Michael Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and Prince, whose performances have left a lasting impact. Usher's selection for the performance by Jay-Z, head of Roc Nation, speaks volumes about the incredible talents possessed by the R&B superstar. Since partnering with the NFL in 2019, Roc Nation has curated remarkable half-time shows, showcasing talents like Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, The Weekend, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, and Rihanna. Reflecting on Usher's unbelievable journey, Jay-Z stated, "Usher is the ultimate artist and showman. Ever since his debut at the age of 15, he's been charting his own unique course. Beyond his flawless singing and exceptional choreography, Usher bares his soul. His remarkable journey has propelled him to one of the grandest stages in the world. I can't wait to see the magic." As the anticipation builds, let's gear up for the spellbinding Super Bowl 2024 halftime show with Usher. Get ready to be blown away by his extraordinary talent, captivating choreography, and a celebration of his musical legacy. It's going to be an extraordinary event that will leave an indelible mark on Super Bowl history.

[hotcat37]

J-ROC BABY!!!!

[suffering-and-happy-about-it]

The Badass Portfolio (Borderlands Playlist)

Playlist dedicated to @notaliteraltoad​

I feel like every author has their thingy they do every time they write something - some drink coffee, some listen to a TV, and I? I have music. Music influenced more than 90% of my writings, sometimes the chapter is named after a song, sometimes the lyrics are mentioned or directly inspire the dialogue.

And with that, let's have a look at The Pieces of the People We Love, my beloved Borderlands Series with a playlist and a slight commentary from the author herself. Also, it can help during the quarantine when you don’t have new tunes to listen to! :)

There is, of course, The Rapture song Pieces of the People We Love which started it all. To admit, I first heard this song when I played Tales from the Borderlands for the first time... And holy hell, I love it. But why did I picked this song to be the main one for this series?

Well... The first reason is obvious: it was used during the road trip montage and since then, this damn song is the one I always play on a road trip. Second - the lyrics are something that has an amazing meaning. Everyone interprets them to their liking, but to me, holy moly - a song about lovers who can't be together done in such a way? And the fact that they sing that everyone has a piece of someone inside that we want to hide? I'm all over it.

Before we characterize the main characters, let's focus on the Y/N's playlist itself:

Hold On by The Animal Fiction

Let Me Live/Let Me Die by Des Rocs

who dat boi by bbno$ & so loki

tony th-t by bbno$

Pieces of the People We Love by Rapture

Shit Just Got Real by Die Antwoord

Feel Good Inc. by Gorillaz

Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes

I Can't Stop by Flux Pavilion

As- LIke That by Eminem

Most of these songs are in the playlist for one particular reason - Y/N is a huntress and listens to it mostly while she’s triying to kill one or two Skags in a Runner provided by Catch-a-Ride™. I don't exactly see why she’d listen to normal pop songs since she's living on Pandora and... Pandora is no way like today's world. These tunes may sound a bit harsh, but... Yeah. Also, this is only the scratch, a highligh if you will, there's much more tunes. 

Now, we have Y/N's songs here:

It’s not like I think that she’s an egocentric sociopath, no - in fact, she’s not even my original character in the end. But... This reader is not a soft baby princess you kiss and she falls apart. No. She was living on Pandora long enough to become a bloody badass (she has a metal arm, dude) and this bitch isn’t holding back anything. She does not like you? She will just tell you. And Scooter needs this kind of a woman.

mememe by bbno$ & Lentra

Snap Out Of It by Arctic Monkeys

Ain’t No Rest For The Wicked by Cage the Elephant

Lone Digger by Caravan Palace

She Wants Me Dead by Cazzette, The High and AronChupa

Now, let’s have a look at Scooter:

He’s a lovely, dumb dude, this Scooter. He has a romantic soul and a heart of gold, fear of robots, ince*t relationships (only distantly related gals can apply), pretty thick redneck accent and he likes cars, girls, and cars (exactly in this order, don’t mess it up). He doesn’t know what a second base is. I decided to approach him as the gentle soul he is, to show how naïve and nice he can be... I fell in love with that boy. So even the songs, naturally, are more romance-focused.

The Less I Know The Better by Tame Impala

Amour plastique by VIDEOCLUB

Stolen Dance by Milky Chance

Shut Up And Drive by Rihanna

Genius by Diplo, Sia and Labrinth

Finally, we have their mutual relationship:

They start as strangers forced together by destiny (or a Bandit boss, pick whichever you want). Slowly, they become friends, or something like that because Y/N doesn’t do friendships when Scooter helps her with her fear of rockets. Over time, she tells him why doesn’t she want a part in the Vault Hunter life and why did she have to have her arm amputated only as a child. Scooter doesn’t tell her any secrets, because he can barely keep any since the first moment they meet. And for the love of God, he keeps telling everyone that Y/N is his girlfriend. But no-one believes a shit he says.

To The Top by Twin Shadow

Friends by Marshmallo and Anne-Marie

Lost It To Trying by Son Lux

Myrtle Beach Summer 1974 by Yung Gravy and bbno$

Eyes on Fire by Blue Foundation (Is this a rather subtle Twilight refernce?)

And last, but not least, the relationship in the Vault Hunter group:

There’s a lot of elements to work within this team, my dudes. Like Lilith talking 24/7, Brick and Mordy being Brick and Mordy, Roland being dead and stuff, the whole Sir Hammerlock thing along with his fiancé, Moxxi being herself... But I overall like the team dynamic they can bring onto the table when they’re trying their best. Like when they’re trying not to have the universe blown up and stuff.. 

Bubble Shit by ,AMCO, Victor Sheen and Fosco Alma

Paper Planes by M.I.A.

What Makes a Good Man? by The Heavy

Girl On Fire (Inferno Version) by Alicia Keys and Nicki Minaj

Party by Myself by Hollywood Undead

Thrift Shop by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis

Talk to Lilith by Oboeshoes (aka the VH group theme song they sing every time they have to talk to LIlith)

 Everywhere I Go by Hollywood Undead

Happy Together by The Turtles

Do It LIke a Dude by Jessie J (one for all the strong women who have to put up with men’s constant bullshit, like Maya, Ellie, Moxxi, Janey Springs or Athena)

And a bonus one:

Fuck you by the one and only, Lily Allen

[thegrumpyjournalist]

Rules: spell out your url with song titles and tag ten people

I was tagged by lovely @clairles !! Thank you so much!!! 💞

T - The Takeover by New Medicine

H - Heir of Grief from Homestuck (@szablarstwo pozdrawiam cię XD)

E - Exit Music by Radiohead

G - Good Time Girl by SOFI TUKKER

R - R.I.P Everyone by JJ Demon (once a homestuck, always a homostuck)

U - Ugly Story by PhemieC

M - Misfit Lunatic by Missio

P -  Paténipat by Charlotte Adigéry

Y - Yellow Box by The Neighbourhood

J - John My Beloved by Sufjan Stevens

O - Out of The Body by Gorillaz

U - Used To The Darkness by Des Rocs

R - Riot by Three Days Grace

N - Never Wanted To Dance - Mindless Self Indulgence

A - Another One Of Those Days by Cavetown

L - Ludens by Bring Me The Horizon

I  - Internet Personas by Atlas

S - Stick and Stones by The Pierces

T - Tear Garden by IAMX

<U was the hardest... The other one left was U Got That and like no offence Ricardo you are the man,,but xD>

I'm tagging: @pearlofprosperity, @pumpkinglasses, @maxmaxmaxx3, @tellmeemoar, @szablarstwo, @moondustglittr, @moonbowjelly, @merlosu , @echoweil, @paulinaaam, @ursiak, @randompeople301, @space-and-ace, @xcnsfr, @thirstyforred and everybody who wants to participate!!

Edit: GUYS THE RAINBOW IT BACK I DID IT AGAIN!! XD

[therappundit]

November 2018 -*PlayLi$t of the Month*

The underground sound ain’t playin’ around in 2018.

Over the last few weeks, The Alchemist has received even heavier play than usual through these headphones of mine (I just got the wireless buds from my in-laws, I think I dig them!). That’s thanks in no small part to his fantastic recent contributions to Westside Gunn, Schoolboy Q, Curren$y and Freddie Gibbs. October closed with a powerful flurry of new rap releases, both of the underground and mainstream variety, so I am here to share my favorites on this especially stuffed edition of my PlayLi$t of the Month...

1. “Echo” - Swizz Beatz feat. Nas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMINMawUzow

(Let’s get the obvious out of the way first: this song is *vastly* superior to anything on that ill fated Nasir album with Kanye West. Whatever Swizz whispered to Nas to get him to snap back into Nasty mode, it should stand as further proof that the Ruff Ryder maestro’s status as a cultivator of hits is hall of fame worthy. Hearing the Queensbridge legend spit bars about old New York City life, watching karate films at dirty Time Square movie theaters, watching flashy cars drive up and down Steinway Street in Queens - there’s just no one better than Nasty Nas when he’s off to the races on a wave of nostalgia, thanks to his high attention to detail. DJ Scratch deserves just as much recognition for this sweet soulful back-drop, one of two strong Scratch showings in heavy rotation this month. “Echo” might be one of my favorite rap songs of the year, this is classic Nas.)

2. “'The Blow” - The Alchemist, Curren$y & Freddie Gibbs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA4dPwtthZU

(Yeah we gotta talk about this FETTI project. The chemistry between Spitta, Gibbs and The Alchemist is off the charts, and that much has been clear since Covert Coup’s “Scottie Pippen” first rattled through speakers back in 2011. So needless to say, this FETTI album bangs top to bottom. My favorite cut off the album might not even be my favorite cut by this time next week, because the whole tape is staying in rotation for the foreseeable future.)

3. “Fork In The Pot” - The Alchemist feat. Conway, Westside Gunn & Schoolboy Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPMgi0bSB0Q

(More Uncle Al, you say? What the hell, why not!? Before FETTI dropped on Halloween, this was the stand-out Alchemist leak for the month. The eagerly awaited B-Side to last month’s “94 Ghost Sh*t” A-Side that was teased on IG some time ago, “Fork In The Pot” is another incredible contribution to the growing ALC & Griselda canon, helped by a dope verse by Schoolboy Q that is sure to build hype for his upcoming album. Will it drop in 2018? All speculation at this point, but I say YES.)

4. “Saturday Night Special” - The Alchemist, Curren$y & Freddie Gibbs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sv1psKaIgU

(More than any other track on FETTI, this one feels like classic Alchemist. A smokey loop like this one does indeed paint the perfect image of slowly cruising through the neighborhood on a late Saturday night, perhaps with a Saturday night special somewhere in the vehicle...or so I imagine - I myself have never lived that life, but the music is vivid, and the mood set by The Alchemist is palpable. What a great example of how the best producers don’t just make beats, they paint audio portraits. And like the lyrics themselves, the instrumental is, well, instrumental in telling the story.)

5. “N***as In Puerto Rico” - Westside Gunn feat. Lord Flee & Benny

https://soundcloud.com/westsidegunn/niggas-in-puerto-rico-feat-lord-flee-benny?in=westsidegunn/sets/hitler-wears-hermes-6

(Folks, I really didn’t plan this, Alchemist is just that damn good! My favorite song off of Westside Gunn’s Hitler Wears Hermes 6 - wow, I can’t believe he’s up to 6 now - shows exactly what happens when these lyrical barbarians from Buffalo lock themselves down with The Alchemist in Puerto Rico for a while. Look out for the beat switch-up, as both instrumentals suit this gathering of MCs particularly well, making me that much more excited about what Al may have cooked up for Benny’s upcoming Tana Talk 3 album.)

6. “Something Dirty/Pic Got Us” - Swizz Beatz feat. Jadakiss, Styles P. & Kendrick Lamar

https://pitchfork.com/levels/swizz-beatz-something-dirty-pic-got-us-new-song-listen/

(While it might not pack the level of punch that fans hoped it would when Swizz first teased it live on stage a few months back - or even have an actual verse from Kendrick - Jadakiss & Styles P’s appearance on Mr. Beatz’ new Poison compilation remains one of the tape’s finer moments. Hearing Jada & SP pass the mic back and forth never seems to get old, plus this AraabMUZIK beat is still absolutely bonkers.)

7. “Willie Lloyd” - The Alchemist, Curren$y & Freddie Gibbs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-7h0Dkz6b0

(It has felt like too long since I have shouted out an Alchemist joint, am I right? "Willie Lloyd’s” ominous instrumental makes for the ideal palette to have Gangsta Gibbs flex over, and flex he does, making it one of many stand-out verses on FETTI.)

8. “John Bena” - Westside Gunn feat. Lil Eto

https://soundcloud.com/westsidegunn/john-bena-feat-lil-eto?in=westsidegunn/sets/hitler-wears-hermes-6

(Yikes, this beat is pure menace music! And who produced it? None other than The Alchemist’s mentor, DJ Muggs, who has had quite an impressive year in his own right. Let the record show that both Westside Gunn and Eto do their thing on “John Bena”, which is no easy feat considering how overwhelming this instrumental could potentially be to weaker MCs. Furthermore, I feel like it needs to be said at this point that Westside Gunn is a VERY dope MC with his own style, traits that are not easy to come by in today’s biz. He raps his ass off on HWH6, so don’t think for a minute that WSG is carried by beats, he is not a replaceable presence on any track. So go cop that HWH6.)

9. “Location Remote” - The Alchemist, Curren$y & Freddie Gibbs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUAawyYs0uk

(A tape like FETTI warrants a cool, but eerie, intro track...and this fits the bill perfectly. I love the whole project, but I love this specific song more and more whenever I hear it. “Call the chiropractor” indeed, Mr. Gibbs - this joint is heavy.)

10. “Flipmode Squad Meets The Conglomerate” - Busta Rhymes feat. The Flipmode Squad & The Conglomerate

https://www.vibe.com/2018/10/busta-rhymes-flipmode-conglomerate-reunion-single/

(Remember when I mentioned DJ Scratch earlier? Well this massive posse cut is part of this month’s 1-2 punch of Scratch production, lucky us! Here he channels classic Busta vibes for not just one, but two of Busta’s rhyme crews to slap around for a bit. What I really like about this song is that they all sound like they’re having fun here, which is not as common as I would like it to be in today’s posse cut starved rap market. Hopefully this means DJ Scratch will make his presence felt on that upcoming Busta album!) 

*Bonus - Honorable Mention [extended edition]*

“Niagara Cafe” - Westside Gunn

https://soundcloud.com/westsidegunn/niagara-cafe?in=westsidegunn/sets/hitler-wears-hermes-6

“Tapatio” - The Alchemist, Curren$y & Freddie Gibbs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJHxFVZfAC0

“Grim Seasons - Homeboy Sandman & Edan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umff7Hael9k

“Skeleton Piñata” - HAZE & SPNDA feat. Puffy

https://dutchmastered.bandcamp.com/track/skeleton-pi-ata-feat-puffy

“Militant Exercise” - Knowledge The Pirate feat. Roc Marciano

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIlyUJ7Oyb8

“REDBLUE” - Rapsody feat. J.I.D

https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/jid-and-rapsody-face-the-conundrum-of-choosing-up-on-redblue-new-song.1981003.html

“Hooters” - Tee Grizzley

https://soundcloud.com/tee-grizzley/hooters

“Money” - Cardi B

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zj2cK8wymIA

“Man Law” - Masta Ace feat. Styles P

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5RFSInEKvE

“Say Na” - Moneybagg Yo feat. J. Cole

https://soundcloud.com/moneybagg-yo/say-na-feat-j-cole?in=moneybagg-yo/sets/reset-46

“Feels Like Summer” - Vince Staples

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xc6hdQEm_h4

“Lottery Games” - Styles P

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVmZX5Y6-mw

“Don’t Come Out The House” - Metro Boomin feat. 21 Savage

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[atlanticcanada]

Beloved 'Trailer Park Boys' actor John Dunsworth dies at age 71

HALIFAX -- John Dunsworth, known for his portrayal of Jim Lahey in the comedy series "Trailer Park Boys" and revered as a brilliant actor with a warm heart, has died at the age of 71.

The news was confirmed in a statement posted on his Twitter feed Monday evening.

"With heavy and broken hearts the family of John F. Dunsworth would like to let people know that our amazing husband, father and grandfather John Dunsworth has passed away," the statement said.

"John left this world peacefully after a short and unexpected illness. The family would like to request that our privacy is respected during this time of grief."

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— John Dunsworth (@johndunsworth) October 16, 2017

Dunsworth's daughter Sarah, who is also a star of the "Trailer Park Boys," shared the same statement on her own Twitter feed.

Dunsworth, originally from Bridgewater, N.S., is known for his portrayal of Mr. Lahey on the "Trailer Park Boys," a frequently drunk former police officer turned trailer park supervisor.

He was also involved in community theatre for decades.

A post on the "Trailer Park Boys" Facebook page Monday evening said: "We're all in shock and heartbroken by the sudden loss of our dear friend."

We're in shock and heartbroken by the sudden loss of our dear friend John Dunsworth. We respect the family's wishes for privacy at this time

— Trailer Park Boys (@trailerparkboys) October 16, 2017

Condolences for the beloved actor were pouring in on social media, including several from his fellow "Trailer Park Boys" cast members.

Mike Smith, known as Bubbles on the "Trailer Park Boys," tweeted that he is "beyond devastated."

"John was a beautiful guy. Brilliant and fascinating. I am forever grateful for having known him. RIP my friend," Smith said.

Jonathan Torrens, who played J-Roc on the series, said on Twitter that "Dunsworth was all our father on set yet the biggest kid at heart" and that he was "curious, mischievous and spirited."

Series co-star Lucy DeCoutere described Dunsworth on Twitter as a "word scrambler, craftsman, surrogate dad, mischievous and forever curious. He made me try harder, dig deeper," she added.

Actor Bernard Robichaud, who portrays Cyrus on the show, called Dunsworth a Canadian icon.

"My theatre teacher, a loving father, husband, and a friend to many, you will be greatly missed," he wrote on Twitter.

"Trailer Park Boys" director Mike Clattenburg said via Instagram that it is "sad news" to lose Dunsworth.

"His wild passion for acting was matched by his love of life and family. One of Canada's greatest."

Members of legendary Canadian rock band Rush, who appeared as guest stars on the show, posted a message on Twitter saying it was "heartbreaking" to hear of Dunsworth's death.

"He was truly a great actor and sweet man -- kind and considerate of all those around him."

Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson added, "My sincere condolences to Sarah and family."

American comedian Tom Arnold also expressed his sympathies, writing on Twitter: "So sad. RIP John Dunsworth. One of the finest men and most brilliant actors I've ever had the honour to work with."

Fans were recalling some of his most notorious moments on the "Trailer Park Boys," including when Mr. Lahey declared: "I am the liquor."

Dunsworth was also known for playing reporter Dave Teagues on the supernatural drama series, "Haven."

from CTV News - Atlantic http://ift.tt/2yvidOI

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