Quinton “Rampage” Jackson of UFC fighting fame has been tipped to play Mr T aka BA Baracus in the long awaited A-Team film.
Like Mr.T he is a devoted christian and has appeared in several acting roles, but now may have landed the jackpot.
At 6’1” and a former UFC light-heavyweight champion, can u say "I pity the fool"?!
Liam Neeson (Hannibal) and Nip/Tuck star Bradley Cooper (Face) have already been confirmed for the movie.
Rumors were running around that 50 Cent and the Game were in the running to play BA…thank the lord this didn't happen!
Wednesday 26 August 2009
Meet My Friend Pain
Meet My Friend Pain
Tuesday 25 August 2009
My New Favourite Podcast
Ok so sometimes i'm upfront with things and sometimes I come a bit late...this is one of those occasions i'm like "why dint I know about this sooner!!?!"
For any of you out there who have heard of Little Brother and or Foreign Exchange, you would have heard of Phonte Coleman. At this point if you a fan of hiphop and are just shrugging and shaking your head, slap yourself and get your google/itunes download on!
For those of you who have heard of Phonte, like me i'm sure you appreciate not just his skill on the mic but his witty and intelligent views. Now imagine if this guy decided to hook up with a sick DJ (Brainchild) and release podcasts covering the latest current affairs mixed with some wicked music...it would be a bit like this...
http://www.gordongartrellradio.com/
Check it out
My New Favourite Podcast
FIFA 10 vs Pro Evo 2010
It's that time of year again, the new football season has kicked off and a debate that has raged for years continues...no it's not the one about how can Yakubu only be 22 still? It's FIFA vs PRO! This debate rarely leaves anyone sitting on the fence, you are one side or the other.
I have been a die-hard Pro Evolution Soccer fan since the beginning, it was always the footballer's football game. Maybe it didn't have the polish and flair in presentation of it's rival but as any true gamer knows, it's the gameplay that counts. Pro Evo has grown from underdog to top dog gradually....until last year...
Last year's 2009 release saw a major shift in gameplay and when I say major shift I mean in a backwards direction. So much so I put on a disguise so nobody would recognise me and rented FIFA. I was shocked, it couldn't be. I actually preferred FIFA. To me this was like being forced to eat custard and reluctantly liking it, so much so I wanted more.
This year i'm torn, for once it's not a no brainer, both will have to have serious consideration.
Which one will you buy?!
FIFA 10 vs Pro Evo 2010
Jay Gets Bill's Attention
Bill O'Reilly shows his love for Jay-Z by advertising his album for him in the only way he knows best.
Gotta love Bill's love and enthusiasm for hiphop. Unlike when he takes aim at "gnoz" (nas) it doesn't quite sound as funny when he mentions Jay's name, it's still good to see he's listening though.
Jay Gets Bill's Attention
Raekwon - House of Flying Daggers
One of Shaolin's finest gathers most of the crew for a nice taster off his upcoming Only Built for Cuban Linx 2 album.
Produced by J Dilla, how is it Dilla managed to bring back that classic Wu sound the fans want and RZA can't/won't?
Featuring Ghostface Killah, Inspector Deck, GZA and Method Man this is Wu on form. Oh and before I forget, the video is siiick!....Enjoy!
Raekwon - House of Flying Daggers
Sunday 23 August 2009
Air Jordan Force 4
You may have noticed by now I like my mashups, a couple of admissions though...
1. So far i haven't been all that impressed by the Jordan x Air Force that have come out.
2. I was never a massive fan of most Jordans full stop...I can hear the gasps of shock now and shouts of blasphemy. I liked a few but otherwise i thought most were just aight at best.
Anyways, back to the subject in focus...the latest concoction, the Air Force Jordan 4 (or IV). I'm loving the use of the original black and red colourway, a personal bias as these are my favourite 2 colours, but that aside, it just works.
Looking at the finer details, the air bubble being visible through the usual Air Force mid-sole is a nice touch. The red stitching running through will be a love it or hate it feature, personally I love it. Black would have been the obvious choice but I like the extra use of red.
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Air Jordan Force 4
Thursday 20 August 2009
J.A.Y Are The Letters Of His Name
Behind the turntables is where he stands
Then there is the movement of his hands
So when asked who's the best,
y'all should say
Run-D.M.C. and Jam Master Jay....
Executive Produced by 50 Cent & well worth a watch
J.A.Y Are The Letters Of His Name
Wednesday 19 August 2009
Lean, Green, Playstation 3
Remember when Sony released the Playstation 2 Slimline? What an improvement that was on the original brick they threw out. Well thankfully they've done it again.
Ok so now for the science...
* 120gb hard drive
* 32% smaller than the standard PS3
* 36% lighter than the standard PS3
* Uses 34% less power than the standard PS3
* Should retail at £249
* Has Sony Bravia sync feature allowing control via TV remote and it will switch off when the TV is turned off.
- It will only have 2 USB ports
- No feature for installing other OS's (so no more linux on PS3 for you geeks)
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It's a great look for the PS3 and will no doubt boost sales. Is it enough to close the gap on the Xbox 360 and Wii? Time will tell, although i'll stick with my 360 for now. Even if it breaks I could still replace it for about £100 cheaper than the new PS3.
Lean, Green, Playstation 3
Kevin Garnett x Chelsea FC x Adidas Basketball
First things first, just in case there's any dyslexic West Ham fans reading, calm down...this is NBA Star Kevin Garnett's name on a Chelsea shirt, not Alf Garnet..we know he loved the 'ammers!
So...as far as mashups go i'd give this one a "hmm it's ok". Putting aside my dislike for Chelsea my main criticisms would be...
1. This is last years shirt
2. I would have liked something a bit more to be done to the shirt, not just Garnett's name and number
3. Sorry i just can't put my bias aside...if this was Liverpool i'd probably love it!
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On the plus side though i'm liking the subtle details on the trainers such as the shirt number and the team emblem. Would I wear them though?....No!
I'll hang on for the Usain Bolt x Liverpool FC
Kevin Garnett x Chelsea FC x Adidas Basketball
Tuesday 18 August 2009
The Kids Got Balls!
Not much to say about this one except this kid is sure to become the latest youtube phenomenom. To do this solo in the middle of a packed Apple store?! Whether you are a fan of Boom Boom Pow or not, i'm sure you will share my new found appreciation....enjoy!
The Kids Got Balls!
Fabolous Ft Jay-Z - When The Money Goes
Something new from Fabolous a classic in the making in my books with a very smooth video from director Parris
Check it out........
Fabolous Ft Jay-Z - When The Money Goes
Its Gotta Be The Shoes
Hip Hop & basketball go way back like the 8 track or if your younger VHS.
Rappers want to be ballers (Master P, Snoop & The Game to name a few)
Players want to try there hand at the Hip Hop Game (Shaq, Kobe,Chris Webber)
So the clever people at Nike made a throwback Rap group from NBA players (just for the advert) & got it produced by non other than Dj Quik (not even explaning if you don't know who is is shame on you) & Called them "Hyperizers"
Fog Raw is Mo Williams
Velvet Hoop is Kevin Durant
Chief Blocka is Andre Iguodala
Ice-O is Rashard Lewis
baddest advert out there at the moment don't you agree??
Its Gotta Be The Shoes
Drake - Best I ever had Spoof
For all you of blessed with MTV Base & have watched "Short Circuitz" or seen a Def Comdey Jam episode (come who hasn't at some stage)
then you know Affion Crockett is the master on spoofing rapper
from Jay Z to Luda, check his take on Drake's club banger & surprize guest at the end.....
Drake - Best I ever had Spoof
Friday 14 August 2009
iJoke Roots & Culture
I'm still laughing after finding this clip, diggin in the comedy crates
I bring you one of the masters at work (drumroll.........)
Felix Dexter as Douglas the Lawyer Enjoy..........
iJoke Roots & Culture
Don't Call It a Comeback / 2 Sequel Or Not 2 Sequel
Newsflash! Hollywood’s running short on idea’s for films so what do they do?…oh lets re-make some films…here’s a roundup of some that are in the works.
Battle Royale – Big Asian movie is getting a Western remake.
The Evil Dead – One of the most loved horror films is getting a facelift.
Knight Rider – Please try to forget the recent TV crap. The original creator of Knight Rider – Glen A Larson – is working on the screenplay.
Conan The Barbarian – They’re still working on this one. I mean I heard about this years ago and the person then tipped to play him was Triple H (yes the guy with no neck from WWE).
The Thing – One of my most loved horror films. Beg they don’t ruin this (why Hollywood, why must u even touch).
Death Wish - Sylvester Stallone is set to step into the role made famous by late great Charles Bronson in a remake of Michael Winner’s violent original. Stallone is set to write, produce and star, and production is planned to start at some point this year.
Hellraiser – That thing with the pointed things on his head, would be nice to see a remake of this.
Clash of the Titans – with all the special effects nowadays this should be big.
Akira – Love the manga but ummm on the live action idea. Adaptation is believed to be being handled in two parts, and Leonardo DiCaprio has been linked with the project. It’s still at the scripting stage.
The Birds - Should be re-named the pigeons, cha.
A Nightmare On Elm Street - His been given a facelift and productions starts very soon….i’ll be wearing my black and red stripes jumper for this one.
Howard Stern’s Porkys - The ones who have never heard about this film before think American Pie back in the days.
Red Sonja - Well if we gonna do Conan The Destroyer we might as well make this. (Hollywood why?)
SEQUELS
The Brazilian Job: Nope not a film about waxing, the follow up to The Italian Job is still on the cards, and it’s got a 2009 release date marked. Jason Statham, Mos Def, Mark Wahlberg and Charlize Theron are attached, as is director F Gary Gray.
I, Robot 2: No news on weather Will Smith will star it this. Ummmm can u say straight to DVD if he’s not!
I Am Legend 2: The first one was a let down so it would be interesting to see where they will take this, or to see if Will Smith will star in this one.
Beverly Hills Cop 4: The thought is, if Die Hard can do this why can’t this…errr BHC 3 was crap that’s why.
National Treasure 3: umm err why? But then again I guess it will pay the light bills (Nicolas Cage has let me down of late)
Cars 2: Why would you, its was weak.
Toy Story 3: Oh hell yes, please do. After all the delaying the go ahead has the green light.
Jeepers Creepers 3: If this is true then hurry up to explain the damn thing man cha.
Silent Hill 2: Please hell no the first one was a pile of dog turd on the street, waste of time and money plus my effort to even mention this.
The Descent 2: I liked the first for don’t ruin it or I’ll blog the hell out of you!
Ghost Rider 2: A surprise hit last year, Marvel is developing a follow-up to the Nic Cage comic book flick, and tentatively has 2009 marked for release. No director is thus far attached.
The Untouchables: Capone Rising: Should be one to watch.
The People Under The Stairs 2: You what? After how long? No sign of any Wes Craven involvement, straight to DVD yeah.
Ace Ventura 3: No Jim Carrey equals no point to even do the film.
War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave: No big stars and will go straight to DVD in the basement bucket.
Jurassic Park 4: How long have they been on about this? Just do it and get it over and done with. If so let me have hands on the project and start killing the dinosaurs.
Don't Call It a Comeback / 2 Sequel Or Not 2 Sequel
Thursday 13 August 2009
FREE Summer Jamz Mixtape - Mixed by DJ DubL
Check out the latest 100% Summer Slow Jamz Mixtape from DJ DubL (if you don't know, get to know). Download it for FREE from http://www.sendspace.com/file/6n98r7
Also you can check out DJ DubL every Friday from 4pm - 6pm at
http://www.ubradio.net on 'The Jump Off Mixshow'.
...Tracklist...
1. Sean Garret ft Ludacris - Grippin' On My Bed
2. Brandy - Crying
3. London ft Lil Wayne - B4 U Go
4. T Pain - Know Your Name
5. London - Morning After
6. Tank - Losing My Breath
7. Boyz II Men - Get Away
8. Jeremih - Birthday Sex
9. London - Birthday Sex Remix
10. Tearri Mari - Birthday Sex Remix
11. Trey Songz - First Date Sex
12. Twista ft R Kelly - Yellow Light
13. Ginuwine ft Tyrese - One Night Stand
14. Michael Jackson - Heaven Can Wait
15. Twista ft Static Major - Get Me One
16. The Dream ft R Kelly - 12 Play Remix
17. Jeremih - Raindrops
18. Trey Songz - Feeling Myself
19. Pleasure P - Under
20. Joe - Friends Don't Let Friends
21. Pretty Ricky - Tipsy
22. Toni Braxton - Not A Chance
23. Git Fresh - Like A Boxer
24. Bobby Valentino - Ain't Gona Be
25. Brutha - Hold Me Down
26. R Kelly ft Keri Hilson - Number One
27. Yung Berg - Outerspace
28. Musiq SOulchild - Someone
29. Brandy ft Ne Yo -Decisions
30. Ginuwine ft Brandy - Bridge Of Love
31. Tank ft Omarion, Toni Braxton, Faith Evans & Charlie Wilson - Dream
FREE Summer Jamz Mixtape - Mixed by DJ DubL
Wednesday 12 August 2009
Celebrity Lookalikes - Lil Wayne
It's an age old question (an age being about 1 year in this instance)....Where did Lil Wayne get his "Swagga" from?
Well i've been doing some searching and I think i've found it. Any of my fellow 80's babies and older, may remember a film (and it's sequel) called Gremlins. Now isn't there an uncanny resemblance?!
It's not just the look, the "i've jus gone too far with the sizzurp again" voice and autotune add that gremlin tone to his "genius" lyrics too.
I've got to admit, i'm probably a bigger fan of gremlins than I ever will be of Weezy but I won't hate him for jockin their style...i'll hate him for everything else, just not that!
Maybe he should drop the martian and say "i am not the same, I am a gremlin"?
LB (sippin on that Haterade...mmm!)
Celebrity Lookalikes - Lil Wayne
Celebrity Lookalikes - MJ
Michael Jackson fans are just something else aren't they! Many have now been flocking to the Ancient Egypt exhibition at The Field Museum in Chicago to view a 3,000 year old Egyptian model, which happens to look like the late MJ.
I've got to admit, it is a good resemblance, even down to the nose fallen off. Maybe this is what MJ based his look on in the Remember the Time video?!
According to Darnell Williams, the director of guest relations, "Some fans are so desperate to see the model they are asking staff how to get to the Egypt exhibition before they have even bought their ticket."
"They want to touch and kiss the model like it is some sort of God but it is behind a screen to protect it from damage."
So it seems like Michael Jackson is still influential after death, even leading people to visit museums and take an interest in history...who'd of thunk it.
Celebrity Lookalikes - MJ
Tuesday 11 August 2009
The BIG Show
First came Floyd Mayweather, now it appears Shaq is going to go "toe to toe" with The Big Show during a 3 hour special episode of WWE RAW next month. For all of you that love wrestling this is gonna be great news because that means no PPV, it's free!
Personally, I haven't followed or watched wrestling since I was about 8...you know, when it was real...it was wasn't it?
Anyway, this seems like it would be more entertaining than the last match of this type which involved Mayweather, at least they are similar in size. Perfect result for me would be a Shaq win, then he busses out some of his famous dance moves in the ring. I guess we'll have to see how they write it though....I mean see how it goes!
The BIG Show
Sunday 9 August 2009
The Saga Continues...The Next Gen
Ever wondered what Biggie and Puffy's kids would be like when they grew up? How about carbon copies in their father's moulds! This is kinda interesting/sad I think. Unless Diddy or "PTwitty" ( I had to chuckle at that, least he's keepin with the times) actually believes these kids will be successful off their parent's names (they won't), I hope they have a backup career plan.
Gotta admit though it's cool that they seem to have grown up to be good friends together, just like their fathers were, even if in this video they are caricatures of them. Lovin mini diddy's toothpick! yea yea, and we don't stop, take that take that!
The Saga Continues...The Next Gen
Nas & Nick Cannon's HipHop PSA
So...it seems that Nas still feels that if HipHop is not dead, it still has a terrible disease. I get what they saying, is anyone listening though?!(at this point go listen to the track The Listening by Little Brother).
As it has been for a while now, if you want quality music you just have to look a bit harder under the surface. The kind of music they are mocking has its place I guess, tell me you haven't been pointin to the window, to the wall in a club, or bussin out the latest laffy taffy style silliness. Eat that watermelon, eat that watermelon...!!
Nas & Nick Cannon's HipHop PSA
Friday 7 August 2009
iJoke Football Pools
Fridays here & what better way to start the weekend then with an old school "Oh Lies I remember that" laugh.
Well sit back turn the sound up & enjoy Football pools results Real McCoy style...
iJoke Football Pools
Thursday 6 August 2009
Mr Honest’s Pic n Mix World... (as I don’t like popcorn)
Deadpool
Yes people after the box office success of the Wolverine movie, there is going to be a spin off Deadpool film. Yippee I hear you say as Ryan Reynolds part in the film had fans wanting more. Yes this is true and rumours are true about a Wolverine sequel too with more of Gambit, who for me was a disappointment, but hey tell it how it is I say. No release dates and when filming will begin hasn’t been schedule as yet so hold tight.
I Have a Dream
Dreamworks are working on doing a Martin Luther King Jr biopic, with none other than Steven Spielberg being one of the producers. The reason why there has not been any film about such a iconic man so far is mainly because Dr Martin Luther King Jr, who was assassinated in 1968 in Memphis at the age of 39, copyrighted his speeches, books and famous works during his lifetime. The Dreamworks project marks the first film to be authorized by King's estate and gives the producers the right to utilize King's intellectual property -- including his famous "I Have a Dream" speech delivered during the 1963 March on Washington -- to create the definitive portrait of his life. Question is who will play him? Cast your votes.
Inglorious Bastards
This is a new film from the director who bought you Pulp Friction, Dust til Dawn, Kill Bill and etc. Yes Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming WWII film features Brad Pitt and Samuel Jackson. The film is set in the era of World War II, with a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as "The Bastards", chosen to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis. (You got to love Quentin Tarantino for this).
Who you gonna call? (no this is not 118)
The news is that Ghostbusters 3 is most likely to begin shooting in the winter time. All the original casts are set to return. I’ve heard many rumors about this, such as the old cast will be passing their knowledge to a younger cast… who knows?! (watch this space).
Mr Honest’s Pic n Mix World... (as I don’t like popcorn)
Tuesday 4 August 2009
Transformers 2 - Review
I think everybody and their grandma was waiting for this film to come out. After the success of the first installment, Transformers 2 was in production and with the same cast.
Now this is a big film no doubt and if you did not buy your ticket in advance then sorry you were not seeing it on the day it came out.
I sat down with my pic n mix in one hand and drink in the other with my girl making the transformers sound effects lol (thinking I love the cinemas but dam its expensive). The cinema was jam packed and people were gearing up to watch the film of the summer.
Now I love the first Transformers film and could not wait any longer. My only hang up on Transformer film was that Optimus Prime was soft in the first one and I thought along with some other people he needed to man up and toughen up.
The beginning starts and pow action staight away, what more can I ask for?! The special effects are even better and the transformations are great. We are not really introduced to the new robots on the screen (I'm um who are they in the voice of Nikki from big brother). As the story is kept up to date with reference to Obama, we find out that the auto bots are working with the US army on a hush hush.
I don't want to give anything away, but when did Transformers turn into Terminator? At one point I was like, is this still Transformers 2 or did we watch an unused part in that Terminator film?
One of my many complaints about this film is that it is deemed to be a 12 cert when I thought it should have been a 15 cert as the language used shocked me. Maybe my age was catching up on me and I needed a rocking chair while playing bingo. Okay back to the film, the story line keeps you with Sam Witwicky moving to college and having a long distance love with Megan Fox (who seemed to have that slow motion effect every time she's on screen, oh maybe that was me).
Story is that the Decepticons want a machine that can destroy the world. Simple enough. Starscream assumes command of the Decepticons, and has decided to return to Earth with force. Megatron is back from his butt whomping and tag teams with Starscream to destroy the universe.
I have to say the fight scene in forest is by far the best I've seen in a while and Optimus Prime must have heard my toughen up speech as he stepped up to the plate and took out the bad guys like they stole something from his momma bot!
Question was asked near the end was what the hell was the end fight scene about as it lasted like 2 seconds and nothing like the fight in the forest...
With all the above said I did enjoy it but wanted more.
I give this a mister 2 drink 7/10
Transformers 2 - Review
Monday 3 August 2009
Blueprint 3 - Cover Art
So here is the cover for Blueprint 3....and what do we think?!
hmm...well my first reaction is maybe he's been hanging out with his little brother a bit too long. I believe this is the 1st album he's put out without his own mug on the front. I guess he feels safe knowing the world knows who he is now even Coldplay and Oasis fans due to his chum Chris Martin and his "beef" with the manc monkeys.
In the days when I actually used to buy CDs I always used to take out the sleeve and look through the booklet 1st, or if you're like Jay, read through the credits (volume 3 intro...do you listen to music, or do you just skim through it?). This looks more like one of the images you would find on the inside of those cover booklets. Thinking about the evolution of CDs to Ipods though, I suppose it'll look good on the Ipod screen.
I guess you could look at it in an artsy way and say...maybe the instruments all blended into the white background are representing the variety and depth of the background production, whilst the red stripes represent Hov's vivid stamp on top of this.
Well..who cares, end of the day if the music's on par with BP1 and half of BP2, i'll take it.
Blueprint 3 - Cover Art
Saturday 1 August 2009
The Violence of a Bullet
This is one of those videos that just catches your attention for a minute and makes you think and feel something.
At first it was just interesting seeing in slow motion what happens to the different objects, then i've got to admit when the end came I thought er please no....phew!
I guess it was obvious after watching that that was the way it was going but still, a point well made in my opinion.
The Violence of a Bullet