Now that we know How "Old School Rappers" can make a comeback, let's  discuss the: Who. One of the leading artists that is regarded with so much respect in the hip hop game, that can retain the crown as "King" is Big Daddy Kane. Being regarded to many as the eighties', and arguably to date, best lyrical MCs of all times, not only can he make a comeback, but many are waiting on the edge of their seats hoping for that day!   With hits like, "Ain't No Half Steppin"  and "It's a Big Daddy Thing" he could easily recover the throne. 

Some rappers from the earliest stages of hip hop that hip hop fans wouldn't mind hearing from again are Afrika Bambaataa, The Sugarhill Gang, Grandmaster Flash, Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh, and Kool Moe Dee.  Popular 1990 rappers that caused quite a stir in their day that could easily come back and be welcomed with open arms are rap groups such as Public Enemy, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony,  Wu-Tang Clan, and The Fugees.

Last but not least, another "Old School Rapper" that can certainly make a comeback is LL Cool J.  With decades of hits such as "Rock the Bells", "Jingling Baby", "Hey Lover", "Phenomenon", Luv U Better", many would find him to be just as proclaimed with his 2000 titled album, "G.O.A.T"-  the Greatest of All Times. But if and when these "Old School Rappers" return, just as LL Cool J said in his year 1990 smash, "Mama Said Knock You Out"- DON'T CALL IT A COMEBACK, I've Been Here for Years!

"Old School Rappers" can make a comeback-but only if they work smarter and harder. They have to be ready to re-establish their sound and use today's tools (ex: internet). Also, artists shouldn't forget their roots and what made them relevant in the first place. They also have to be conscious of today's sound. That "Old School Rapper" is also going to have to do the groundwork (grind). They have to meet, touch and tell the audience about the new chapter they are creating.

The answer is yes. The top reason why "Old School Rappers" can make a comeback is because when it's their time, it's their time.  All rappers who made it in the industry have had that "moment of fame"-(their time to shine). Fortunately for some, that moment lasts much longer than just 15 minutes; it can last a lifetime. With the right talent, the right lyrics, the right producer, the right look, and the proper artist promotion and endorsements, that moment can happen more than once. He or she can definitely MAKE A COMEBACK! Next month, we'll reveal artists that can make a comeback. DJ Dan Dan – danshiver@yahoo.com.

Is  Hip Hop Dead or Does the Industry Need to Step Up Its Game- Part  2?
Hip hop is not dead... It’salive, but not as well as it used to be. The game is
in transition. New sound is being discovered, while old sound is being revisited
and reinvented. Hip hop fans are waiting for the two to mesh.

Hip Hop is still important. That’s why everyone is talking about MTV's "Hottest MCs VIII
List". It’s relevant who’s ranked the hottest MCs and in what order. We want to
know who is considered to be the best. The artists even wanted to have their own
say. Kanye West even called Hot 97 because he felt the need to voice his
opinion. (This even matters to the artists.)

He didn't want the music to  speak for itself; he wanted his say in the process. But this does not change the
fact that the consensus was that he, and other artists need to step up their
game, especially if they want to be crowned,‘Number One’... not only on the
MTV's "Hottest MCs VIII List"... but to hip hop period. Send your feedback to
danshiver@yahoo.com.


 

It’s December 14, 2012 and no matter where you’ve been, you’ve heard about the fiscal
cliff. Generally speaking, the Bush tax cuts expire and taxes will increase
across the board. The expiration date is 12/31/12. I have a prediction. THEY ARE
GOING TO WORK IT OUT!!!

The Republicans say extension for everyone and the Democrats say only for the
‘middle class’. The Republicans say that if the tax cuts expire, the economy
will tank and go back into a recession. (As an aside, many of you remember that
I declared the recession was over months before they announced it. But who
listens to me?)

The Democrats say we should have an extension only for the middle class (98% of
Americans). They say that the ‘wealthy 2%’ should pay their fair share of taxes;
and this will cause the economy to shed some 1 trillion dollars in debt and keep
the recovery going.
 
Who’s right? I don’t know. I say flip a coin and decide. Oops, a problem, they will
have to debate who will take heads and who will take tails. This could take
months to decide. Enough already; let’s go!!! 
 
Here’s my prediction: WE WILL NOT GO OVER THE FISCAL CLIFF!!! They will find a way to
work it out. It will not be perfect; but each side will find a way to say they
won, that they got more than the other side or that the other side didn’t get
what they wanted. And finally, they both will say they did what was best for the
American people. (Hooray!!!) 
 
As in all negotiations, when we get closer to the end, someone will blink. Keep in
mind that the world is watching so no one wants to appear to have blinked, at
least in public. When someone blinks, we can move forward. (Keep in mind that
the one who blinks is really in control of the negotiation because the blinker
starts the action. Most people see it the opposite way – the blinker as the
loser – not true.) 

My  prediction: 

We’ll know for sure on 1/1/13. Until then, let’s see what happens. 
Oh, I just thought of something. The world is supposed to end on
December 21, 2012...I am
predicting it won’t end and I’d be right again. If you are reading this, the
world didn’t end and  they will have worked it out. 
For  feedback, call me at 973-684-5505x201 or email me at
danshiver@yahoo.com

When it’s time to sell, it’s time to clean. Treat this situation as if you were going on your first date and you were trying to make it love at first sight. If you don’t you’re at a disadvantage already (especially if there’s competition from other houses). If your house is a dump, people will value it less. Many times I am in properties and people want you to look past the mess and look at the room sizes, the layout and anything else but the mess. Honestly, it’s not possible. Most people won’t say anything; but they’re thinking it.

Here’s another issue; if the prospects are interested, they will offer less because they figure that they have a lot of work to do. The nicer the house, the more money they’re willing to pay and vice-versa. You also need to understand that just because you, your family and friends are used to the way you keep your house doesn’t mean a ready, willing and able buyer will be okay with it. Remember first impressions  have an impact on you, your prospective buyer and your wallet.

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Fly on the Wall 

Recently, P Buggy and I was sailing on the Hudson when a young African American lady and her guests boarded the boat to celebrate her thirtieth birthday. No big deal until the party started. Once the party started, the deejay, an African American began playing hip hop and r & b with explicit lyrics. The ‘N’ word and the mf’s were used as if they were reciting nursery rhymes.

P. Buggy, a self proclaimed, middle-aged white man never saw anything like this and was shocked!!!

After seeing this, we began talking and realized that there are some things that are said when other people aren’t around. We laughed that some of these same people from the party will be in church on Sunday and that they would never say these things there or at work. Apparently, there are things people say when others aren’t around, whether it’s Blacks about Whites or vice versa. Many say things to their friends that they would never say in public. If we could only be a fly on the wall and see what they really think.

 

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