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Wednesday, October 29, 2008

T.I.'s New CD Slick, Revealing

By: Sonia Murray
(Atlanta Journal-Constitution; E1-E2 Tues., Sept. 30, 2008)

Facing a year and a day of prison time, one might think that Atlanta's T.I. would do anything but begin his new album with a track titled "56 Bars." But that's the really good thing about his new album PAPER TRAIL - it is everything and nothing you would expect from the hip-hop superstar.

And by everything, yes, that means T.I. is the same charismatically slick, super-boastful, profanity-spewing T.I. who's sold millions of his previous five (5) albums. Nevermind that outside of recording studios, he's giving motivational speeches in schools and church services to fulfill 1,000 plus hours of community service, part of a guilty plea for felony weapons charges. He's due to begin serving his sentence in March 2009.

One of his singles, "Ready for Whatever," answers the question every fan had last year when the Grammy winner (and convicted felon) - on his way to the BET Hip-Hop Awards where he was the leading nominee - decided to detour to a Midtown Walgreens to buy machine guns and silencers. That question of course is why?! "If your life was in jeopardy everyday is you telling me you wouldn't need weaponry, just becaue of your felonies?" T.I. asks in "Ready." "Consider this at least - I've got everybody sweating me. On the streets is people who won't rest unles I rest in peace. Killed my folk a year ago still in my sleep they threaten me ... I'm dealing with depression from my partner dying next to me. Think cause no one's arrested they coming for me eventually. See this was all the things that I was going through mentally." In the end, "I'm wrong and I know it," T.I. adds.

And in curious, 2Pac-like fashion, he uses the subject of facing - and enduring - prison time to craft one of his best songs, "You Ain't Missin' Nothing."

B. Brown's Thoughts: Let me first say that I commend T.I. for using his time wisely when he was confined to his home for 6-months because he put together a great album that addresses everything that has gone on with him since that crazy day in October of 2007 - gun charges, Shawty-Lo, etc. To come back as strong as he has is a testament of his strength, courage and spiritual belief. God has Blessed him and Prayfully, he will continue to be a Blessing to the young people and adults he reaches as he continues to do community service.

Society is evolving everyday and we must make the proper adjustments, but one thing I believe we can't ever get away from is forgiveness and integrity. America is on the brink of a new day and when Obama wins this upcoming election next week, we can start establishing a better, more improved America for all people.

One Love!

Monday, October 13, 2008

Tyler Perry!!! Enough said!

By: B. Brown (BREG)

Tyler Perry has opened a New State-of-the-Art, Full-Service Movie Production Studio in Atlanta, GA! It is unbelievable! God is good!!! Big ups to you Mr. Perry and may God continue to Bless you! You are an inspiration to people of all ages and races.

Now, all Southeast based script writers, producers, directors, etc. have a "Studio" in close proximity to bring their vision to life. It is a beautiful situation that the Atlanta Community should embrace and help cultivate because Mr. Perry's facility alone will create new jobs and countless opportunities for rising and established stars alike.

When the studio opened, all the major players came to Atlanta, GA and now Atlanta has the opportunity to cement itself as the official third city of Entertainment behind New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA. Atlanta has been a hotbed for musical talent for a long time now, and with Mr. Perry bringing the tv & movie world to Atlanta, the future of Atlanta's entertainment community is looking very bright!

Mr. Perry has established himself with major touring plays and movies adapted from his plays all the way to his most current movie The Family that Preys. Many critics and fans alike are saying that this movie is his best work to date. That's a tremendous complement considering the success that he has had already!

I have a personal connection to The Preys movie because my brother, Ben K. Brown, plays Robin Givens husband in the movie. My brother has also been on two (2) episodes of "House of Payne", so you can see why I am very excited about the new studio and the possibilities that may arise because of the studio.

Once again, congratulations Mr. Perry and continue to strive for excellence in everything that you do!

One Love!