Fri 24 Dec 2010
Bah Humbug! Ill Doctrine recognizes the Un-Happy Holidays…(and so does Miss Info) (Updated with more grouch!)
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LOL, it’s like J.Smooth/IllDoctrine tapped into the psyches of all the “Scared of Santa” kids that I posted yesterday….and translated their thoughts on how….the holidays are not always that friggin’ happy for folks. Let me just say, the holidays are great for winding down, looking back on the year, and appreciating the people that you love and like. For example, I appreciate you guys, the readers; I really appreciate you riding with us through exclusives, and historic moments, but also randomness, and typos, and crappy songs and some supremely boring interviews, lol.
But maybe you also take time to reflect on the haters, and the miserable people, and the folks who play themselves on twitter, also the folks who don’t even realize how unlikeable they are, and the sheisty people who have petty motivations. And let’s not forget the plain dumb folks.
The great part about all this web connective-ness is that we can keep up with people and things outside our reach. The bad part, is that we’re also far more aware of other thoughts and actions. And that can be a buzzkill.
I’d actually love to hear from you guys about things you want more of and less of on the blog….like what types of content do you like. Do random posts about Karl Lagerfeld, or my sister’s dog annoy you? (full disclosure: that’s probably going to still happen) Do song streams make your life easier or do you insist on downloading everything first? Do you like when I post photo galleries and snarky fashion commentary like the ESPY awards or New York Fashion Week? Do you even click play and watch all the interview clips that go up? Or do you prefer transcribed quotes of the highlight instead? And what about behind-the-scenes (BTS) vids? I think they’re usually crappy and make the final video anti-climatic.
Either way…feel free to email me at missinfo@missinfo.tv if you want to keep your feedback private. And I’ll make sure to add emails for Mr. North and Mikey Fresh too.
UPDATE: speaking of Bah Humbug…..did anyone watch this “Holiday” greeting from Timbaland? Wow….thank you for bringing that joy to the world…not.
(watch after the jump)
Um….Timbaland first tells us that Christmas is not all about the gifts and having fun and stuff…its about Christ. Ok, gotcha. But he also brags about his Christmas tree, which is definitely all about having stuff, and not so much about Christ. No problem. Timbo also mentions that he’s given away 100,000 Xboxes and PS3s. *raised eyebrow* And finally he announces in honor of all the folks having a bad holiday season….he’s launching Timbo Thursdays in January. Really?
Here’s my commentary from last night’s Celebrity Drama Report ; )
December 23rd, 2010 at 12:47 pm
Don’t goooooo changin’ tryna please meeeee….
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Miss Info Reply:
December 23rd, 2010 at 12:53 pm
hahaha….Billy Joel FTW! but come on….I’m sure there’s tons of stuff people want to see more…and much much less…of. There are artists I would like to go away on an extended sabbatical. And I’d like to outlaw those weird Communism x Italian School Boy caps that Pharrell and now Hov have been wearing. Wait…this is about the blog…ok, I’d like for there to be fewer interviews unless done by seasoned interviewers. And I already stated my thoughts on BTS clips.
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Nightfall Reply:
December 23rd, 2010 at 1:27 pm
I was just talking to someone about interviewers. The “yo,yo,yo so what you got coming up” guy or the “So whats your favorite position” *giggle giggle* girls are killing me.
Having camera access doesn’t mean you can conduct interviews.
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December 23rd, 2010 at 12:53 pm
Slightly depressing video but I get the message….it’s been a rough year personally but I’ll be hoping folk do have as happy a holiday as possible.
As for the content of the blog. I like it as is I just hope for more Info on it. More sit down interviews especially with people you actually like be they artist or not. Actually seeing you with other bloggers, comic heads, electronic tech types would be cool.
Basically I see folk with 1/2 the professionalism and 2 times the attitude get so much undeserved attention that it’d be good to see more of you.
Mr.North is doing his thing keeping content steadily on the blog but I hope that doesn’t result in less “Posted by MissInfo” material.
Just my 2 cent.
Happy Holidays
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Miss Info Reply:
December 23rd, 2010 at 12:58 pm
gotcha! I think I need to organize better between the multiple jobs. But I’ll def try. You already know I have a bit of a self-conscious phobia though. But it’s a work in progress. Like this Dipset backstage interview that I gotta post since forever. But Nightfall, your support is always so appreciated : )
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Nightfall Reply:
December 23rd, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Always here to help and support.
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December 23rd, 2010 at 1:16 pm
i personally like videos w/ a highlight/quote of whatever the most interesting quote or whatever. at work, i can’t stream video anymore (damnit!), but i needs my news.
i get what Nightfall is saying, but i also recognize how busy Info can be. hell, when i can dload a Westwood show and hear Miss Info running it down, that’s major! but on the flip, it IS “missinfo.tv”. i subscribed to read more Info.
i also hate BTS videos. unless it’s really interesting, i stopped posting them. they are definitely just fodder to keep people’s names out there, but do i really need to see Rapper X laughing with DJ Y about some random joke that didn’t make the BTS footage?
all in all, big up yourself Info. happy holidays and all of that.
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Miss Info Reply:
December 23rd, 2010 at 1:25 pm
lol. duly noted. Thank you Khal : ) Also, I learn alot throughout the day via your twitter. @Khal.
As for BTS: that format is supposed to be like the BTS on the Jay Electronica Mountain Dew post. Interviews about the shoot and backstage workings. Or like when Complex did that making of their high-tech Kanye digital art cover? But not just someone who happened to be standing on set who records a shitty version of what the actual video is gonna be when it comes out 3 weeks later. LOL.
Khal, I was also interested in knowing your opinion on the morning show incident because I know you are a longtime listener who can put things in context. If you don’t want to comment publicly, no prob. I can’t really say much right now either. Except that I think there’s a major difference between what was actually said, and what was then reported. But that even what was actually said was offensive and a major mistake. However, knowing Ciph, and if you ask anyone who does know him, and has worked with him for years as many ppl on radio have….you know that this is not in his normal character and that overall he’s a good guy. Who had a lapse in judgement. And is rightfully being held accountable for that.
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Nightfall Reply:
December 23rd, 2010 at 1:30 pm
I wanted to ask your view on that situation but I assumed for obvious reasons you couldn’t say much.
I’ve been somewhat defending Ciph’s position from the high and mighty online judges calling for his head.
As I said he’s a good guy that told a bad joke…..
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lea Reply:
December 23rd, 2010 at 1:31 pm
I agree with ur statement about the incident, im in MIA but i get the podcasts of their show. and all i can say is Rosenberg has said more offensive things in the last year that ive been downloading then i thought was legal! just on this particular day the right people were listening and it came at a bad time in the world for him to say that!!! but i will say him being a minority himself with a lil money in his pocket, he should really be more careful the way he talks about the suffering!
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khal Reply:
December 23rd, 2010 at 2:31 pm
Info,
Yeah, I’ve been kind of lowkey on the subject, b/c I’ve been listening to Ciph and Rosenberg do their thing for the last couple of years, with the podcast and the weekend show/morning show. I feel like, without ever having had a convo with the guy, I understand the way he works and operates on these kinds of things.
Was it a bad joke? Definitely. But for someone who’s heard them come up – Cipha Sounds and Rosenberg’s whole operation deals HEAVY on race humor. Their differences, and the different cultures that make up New York City, is a huge part of their appeal. Can things go too far? Definitely. I think this situation has been blown up crazy, be it via regular news outlets or cats like Vlad, who I noticed kind of went in when this developed.
I was listening to Charlamagne’s commentary on Power the other day, and I had to ask myself: if there hadn’t been a horrific, devastating natural disaster that hit Haiti not too long ago, would he be barking on the situation like this? That was some opportunist shit, especially given how long they have had that show, but that’s a different argument.
For those who want to question Ciph’s support of Haitians, Jamaicans and other nationalities, do the knowledge on what he’s done for them before this joke. How many different reggae nights does he DJ at? How many anthems has he helped break, both on the weekend and during the morning show, i.e. what I imagine is one of the hottest, most desired spots on plenty of radio stations? Dude’s been a supporter in many ways for varying races, but especially of the Caribbean and such. I can’t get too aggy at the media attention this is causing, b/c this happens to ANYONE who is in that limelight, getting that shine on a premiere station. Ciph seems like a humble dude, though, and no matter what kind of game face he has to put on in public and on twitter, staying humble, I figure he’s probably beating himself up inside more than any darts people want to throw his way.
I know cats might see this a certain way, and of course everyone is entitled to their opinions, but being the Juan Ep nerd that I’ve been over the last few years, hearing Ciph speak about varying topics, and just getting the pure love/emotion that he has for PEOPLE in general (no matter how Larry David he can be), it was a mistake/bad joke/whatever, and he’s paying for it. He’s smart, and will use this situation to both better himself and make the product stronger.
I dunno, I’ve had the opportunity to build with people from different walks of life, so race humor doesn’t hit me like some people seem to be affected, but for the remark that was made, I do feel like people are going in on him kind of hard. That’s my $0.02.
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Nightfall Reply:
December 23rd, 2010 at 3:24 pm
That’s a high quality $0.02 right there.
Great Opinion.
lea Reply:
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:57 pm
I AGREE well said! I heard that Charlamagne rant and at the end he plugged his station!!! sounded like Suge Knight at the source awards when he went at Bad Boy records!!! ‘you want a label where the executive producer not dancing in your video….come to death row’. Charlamagne was a lil corny and it took the sincerity out of his statement to me!
December 23rd, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Hey this was very good because I’m actually on the fence when comes to holidays. Everybody expects you too be all chipper and happy like a cheerleader (whom I never got why they were so damn hype) lol. But then it’s my bday after Christmas which I’m happy about but then again no one remembers unless I make it known. Ehh.. Its a holiday meant for the children and in remembrance of Jesus Christ, so that’s the good part. Other than that Miss Info stick to what you are doing New music, your sisters dog ( this let’s us know your a human being not superficial) BUT..I suggest getting the EXCLUSIVE on up & coming artists cause they’ll remember you and most likely give you footage no one has and you’ll be crowned as “miss exclusive who gave me a chance.”
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Miss Info Reply:
December 23rd, 2010 at 1:35 pm
hmm, ok, I’m making a note of the suggestion. Although, sometimes I feel like….the listeners here are a little bit more skeptical about new rap. So maybe they want someone to put in more work or build their rep up before we post them. It takes a lot for me to start liking something these days…
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Shy Reply:
December 23rd, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Hmm..that’s true. But what if it was a funny clip with Cam in it and someone who was 4 ft away from you when you sat in the chair backstage at the dip reunion? Yeah it’s cool though I’ll be sure he gets his buzz up.
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Miss Info Reply:
December 23rd, 2010 at 1:45 pm
Ok you’re totally right about that….so….it sounds like you got something for me! LOL
Shy Reply:
December 23rd, 2010 at 2:07 pm
Yup..so where does I send this footage so you will laugh and say this belongs in “funny clips 2010″?
Miss Info Reply:
December 23rd, 2010 at 2:15 pm
pls send to celebritydrama@gmail.com or missinfo@missinfo.tv *cringing*!
December 23rd, 2010 at 1:26 pm
i luv ur captions of videos when u post even tho as of late Mozilla’s flash plugin has been hoggin my resources…not ur problem tho!!! i like the posts of the not so mainstream artists but they still have a huge following like a curren$y,dipset,electronica your music posts dont disappoint unless its a remix and u post it just because of the HOT feature i like most of those too!!! i prefer the stream before download but it urks me when the download isnt immediately available and i have to get my google on to find, i guess its the least i could do! if you would do me a favor and get an interview or bio on the MTV Jams/VH1 Soul people who choose the videos, they are godsends i cant tell you the last time i watched BET thank goodness!!! the site is awesome. not too much pics, not too much gossip u leave that for us readers and i luv how every once in a while u express ur feelings on certain things when u post them. and i think in the future i have to pay more attention to who the posts are by, you and ur team are AWESOME!!!
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Miss Info Reply:
December 23rd, 2010 at 1:33 pm
oh…I LOVE THE MTV JAMS/VH1 SOUL channels too! and yes I def know some of the folks there, I’ll send along your compliments, they’ll be so happy. Remember when I posted that crazy photo of a teenage lil Kim in her split second cameo in the Slick Rick “Teenage Love” video? That was sent over by Tuma from MTV Jams. He’s a godsend. But thank you so much for your feedback, Lea. That’s exactly what I needed.
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lea Reply:
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:00 pm
yes i remember the lil kim footage! hey i was watching a DVR of UNSUNG on TV One and saw some footage of a young very skinny Diddy in Stacy Lattisaw video it was CRAZY!!! i just luv the site oh yeah i miss Info TV btw!!! the throwback videos and the chat were priceless nostalgia!!!
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Barack Obama Reply:
December 23rd, 2010 at 9:25 pm
Hey Info, tell that Tuma guy to play more real hip hop and less of that commercial bullshit! Love your site too btw! Gotta run. Sasha and Malia are calling!
December 23rd, 2010 at 1:32 pm
>> Or do you prefer transcribed quotes of the highlight instead?
^ this.
Missinfo.tv’s focus group swag >
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Miss Info Reply:
December 23rd, 2010 at 1:42 pm
LOL…gotcha. great…more secretarial chores.
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December 23rd, 2010 at 2:06 pm
i think your blog is fine just the way it is. The reason i read it regularly is because of the funny comments you make, even though there’s a little less of it these days, but i understand you’re busy. It would be nice to see more interviews like the one you did with gucci, and your opinions on newcomers like pac div, wiz etc. Also i think its cool when you post about tech/xbox stuff even though im a ps3′er myself.
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Miss Info Reply:
December 23rd, 2010 at 2:16 pm
GOT IT! thank you! well, I’ve been trying out Kinect and getting slaughtered on Black Ops for the past week….so maybe we can do some kind of gamer post. I am also trying out the new Galaxy Tab….but I already dont like it. For just design reasons.
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December 23rd, 2010 at 2:12 pm
the suicide rate increases during the holiday season
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December 23rd, 2010 at 6:42 pm
today is a great day. on this day , i celebrate Festivus. first we display the Festivus pole in all it’s glory. then like in any celebration we have food and drink for the Festivus dinner. Then we have our first great moment of tradition the Airing of Grievances ; which takes place immediately after the Festivus dinner has been served. It consists of lashing out at others and the world about how one has been disappointed in the past year. Our final tradition is Feats of Strength. The head of the household selects one person at the Festivus celebration and challenges that person to a wrestling match.Tradition states that Festivus is not over until the head of the household is pinned in a wrestling match. This is by far the best holiday ever.
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Miss Info Reply:
December 23rd, 2010 at 7:00 pm
LOL….I’m going to a festivus party tomorrow : )
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Flowdini Reply:
December 23rd, 2010 at 7:42 pm
i hope u post about it and have pics for us.
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December 23rd, 2010 at 8:15 pm
THIS IS VERY DOPE !HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO U MISS INFO!
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December 23rd, 2010 at 8:39 pm
I enjoy the more personal posts, you don’t get that on many other hip-hop blogs. For the sake of my iPhone, I would like to see a little more transcribery when it comes to interviews.
And this just might be my own thing, but I would like maybe less of the names I know of, and more I should know of. I rarely see on the big blogs stuff about Odd Future, and never read anything about Childish Gambino. And before this year, I rarely saw anything about Wiz Khalifa. I would like to see a “What’s cool” filter, oppose to “Guess what song Drake’s featured on this fortnight.” Also, a new header picture wouldn’t kill
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December 24th, 2010 at 12:35 am
Honest opinion, I’m pretty much satisfied when I come up here. If I could say there’s something I would like to see is you more interviews that you do. I was checking out the old Raekwon interview and you give pretty good interviews and have a good rapport with the artists (plus you’re too bad to look at either.)
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December 24th, 2010 at 2:38 am
I’am having a good holiday i won $500 dollars of a lotto tickets.
HAPPY HOILDAYS
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December 24th, 2010 at 5:24 am
I wanna see more of what Miss Info likes and less of what everybody else likes. For example, the random Lagerfield post, your sister’s dog, your vacation pics and commentary (sucks u got picked by a gypsy lol) and a few gamer posts could be thrown in there
. Oh and more in depth interviews like the one u did with Gucci Mane. Yep.
Happy Holidays Miss Info, Mikey & Mr. North
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December 24th, 2010 at 10:11 am
My only gripe is that you didn’t go for Miss Inf-Oh. It covers “info” it does the last name thing, it’s clever.
Otherwise, things are good round here, imo. Stream links are nice for songs Ill never DL but wanna hear.
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yoprince Reply:
December 25th, 2010 at 2:33 am
*dead* @ your only gripe
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December 25th, 2010 at 2:32 am
1. i’m kinda trashed.
2. love this site. definitely in my regular cipher.
3. why didn’t any of the primarily hip-hop sites do any lists? best verses of 2010… best rap songs… best mixtapes… best albums… best tracks (beats)… any of those would’ve been cool. i love all sorts of music so i got a kick out of the pitchfork, mtv, and metacritic lists but still it would’ve been nice to get some plain hip-hop lists out there to debate. did any sites post stuff like that that i missed?
4. this site is dope b/c the bloggers interact w/ the commenters. not sure why that’s so great, but it is.
5. keep up the good work! happy holidays.
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December 26th, 2010 at 8:00 am
your blog is fine, it seems now “everyone and their mother” has one but what they say is either repetitious and/or redundant.
i enjoy the New material you post. Fresh perspective The hop hop and the non.
would like to see more “missinfo” posts
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December 28th, 2010 at 11:48 am
Just do you!
…and bring back throwback Thursdays for the 1,000,000,000th time!!! Im not askin no mo’…
LOL
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