Wed 11 Jun 2008
Things I Love: Eminem calls LL Cool J, real to real
Posted by Miss Info under Good For Hip Hop , Good For Humanity , Good For Me , Laugh With , Things I Love[18] Comments
Remember being a fan? Of anything? Its few and far between these days. I revel in being a Lost-superfan. And I was definitely moved at that Glow in the Dark show last month. I remember being in heaven at that crazy Pepsi smash/SOB’s impromptu jam session last year…..and….hmmm, the rest I’d have to really think about. (Not including non-entertainment related moments of pure joy, of course…like family events or personal ones….or food experiences, lol)
And of course, I recall that those fan-moments were alot more frequent for me back in the day***….that’s with everyone….we all get jaded over time.
But anyways, thats why I really appreciate this surprise phone call that Eminem made to DJ Tony Touch’s Sirius show while LL Cool J was up there as a guest. I don’t know any of the background on it (was it pre-planned, did LL really have no idea who was on the line, how could you miss that voice!, what prompted the call, etc). But it doesnt really matter. I just love the fact that its one hip hop fan showing one hip hop artist, how his work has impacted his life. Bong.
UPDATE: So according to the homie Reef who runs Shade 45/Sirius, the prank was all Eminem’s idea (nice!), and LL truly had no idea until the end. LL heads to Detroit next month, wouldn’t it be cool to hear them rock bells together?
(thanks to Sav for sending this…..and Eskay posted some great moments in Slim Shady lyricism.)
Eminem prank calls LL Cool J on DJ Tony Touch’s show….
[audio:llpranked.mp3]***hmmm….like the time I saw Jodeci at the Apollo. Total fandamonium… There was a Geto Boys show in Chicago back in the days….Biggie and Puffy’s party at Roseland ballroom, that was a good good time….Nas’ party….was it Melting Pot or Essos or some Maria Davis spot….hmmm……wait, Tavern on the Green? I’m pretty sure there were gunshots at all of them….Brand Nubian/CypressHill/Nice n Smooth at Columbia U…… Das Efx, Supacat and Kriss Kross with Clark Kent at Daily Planet (amazing party)……Wu Tang Clan at Trafalgar Square (I was definitely not supposed to be at some of these spots, lol)….Soul Kitchen…
oh well, you get the idea
June 11th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
Oh man, did you say Maria Davis? Damn info, I didn’t know you went back like that.
Das Efx, KK, Supacat? That’s like 93/94 right there.
You are an industry OG. Certified.
June 11th, 2008 at 6:56 pm
props on postin this
good times
June 11th, 2008 at 7:09 pm
Missinfo,
Are they going to post the Chris Brown podcast from yesterday? How was he at the station?
June 11th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
Info, have you heard LL’s new song with the Dream? his delivery is different and I’m not sure I am feeling it. To be honest, he sounded like he was rhyming a 50 or banks-written record.
June 11th, 2008 at 8:03 pm
No slice of heaven @ the Rainbow Roller Skatin’ Rink in the Chi?
June 11th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
thats a crazy auido of ll cool j ,eminem,and dj tony touch, itz cool em and el el are friends.maybe they should do a song together. but damn ll cool j still in the game after all these years gotta give him props.i think the rest of 08 and 09 will be hott. you got nas droping,em droping,ll cool j,lox,jada,jay, dr dre, g unit,raekwon,redandmeth,thats a lot of albums too look foward too.i hope some of the beefs end tho id rather hear them talk as friends like how ll cool j and slim was talking. but what can ya do!peace..
June 11th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
@corporate….oh hahah! Rainbow, lol. Well actually I’ve always been a klutz so I missed out on all those great skate moments. I used to go to the Rink in NJ when Flex DJ-ed but just to hang out.
For Chicago, one of my classic memories was meeting Bishop Don Juan at The Clique. He gave me a photo….of himself…totally unsolicited. LOL. I remember that local bball star Kendell Gill was there too.
Oh, and good times with Lonnie Lynn at the Riviera nightclub. and of course, going to a Dem Dare party.
June 11th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
wow. This is everything i like about rap. I can take or leave em. I’ll give him credit though. He sounded great doing those rhymes. And it shows how great LL was. I preach the greatness of ll to anyone who will listen lol. Glad some people aren’t too cool to be a fan. This is my favorite thing i’ve heard in months.
June 11th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
That was a cool thing Em did LL Cool J aka Mr DefJam is a living legend in the game. Everybody still talks about LL Cool J coming through Queens in The Big Body Benz, Kangol hat with the Gold Rope.
He put that work in, in building hip-hop and has maintained quality, concept and old school vibe to his music. He’s swagger has been jacked by so many cats/rats in the game and he deserves his props for staying out of jail and promoting positivity in the game.
Em is dope too, it makes a change from the regular create drama and issue threats on radio era that we are in right now. LL Cool J Dope Boy Salutes you !!!!
June 12th, 2008 at 2:12 am
@ Miss Info:
Speaking of Nice N Smooth, Smooth Bee said the following on “How to Flow” off of “Ain’t A Damn Thing Change”
“There’s a lot of MCs out there that show and don’t prove/Running ’round town talking ’bout they’re smooth/they’re smooth operators, smooth imitators but only one Smooth Bee, the smooth originator”
Was that line directed at Big Daddy Kane?
June 12th, 2008 at 2:19 am
Ms. Info showing her age with those references!!
This clip is really dope. I love it when artists show respect and admiration for another emcee they grew up idolizing. It reminds me of the time I saw 50 Cent act like a little kid when he was hosting Rap City and KRS-One was the guest.
Dope exchange.
June 12th, 2008 at 2:20 am
Miss Info was that SOBs thing when Queen Latifah came out and all? I remember being mad I missed that…
June 12th, 2008 at 4:31 am
@tyron….wow, I never really thought about that line like that. maybe they were the TI vs Shawty Lo of their time.
@reen….yes exactly
June 12th, 2008 at 5:17 am
i dont know any of those songs em was rapping.i’m only 20 and now i’m kinda ashamed of myself.damn LL has been doing it for a minute.
jason from miami good one.
June 12th, 2008 at 6:21 am
I just noticed that Eminem does not have a tag. He needs one. Maybe he will become more relevant soon. ah ha! Eminem is one of my top 5 favorites.
June 12th, 2008 at 6:34 am
miss info, clips like this are what make your blog the best in the hip hop scene. you really pick out the gems, and keep the vibe, comments, and content top-notch and worthwhile. You are a super-talented journalist and i look forward to watching you keep doing your thing, and rise up through the ranks for many, many years to come. holla!
June 12th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
@riggy…wow, thank you so much : ) I def appreciate the encouragement
June 16th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Crooklyn Dodgers Reunion on Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ Prospect Park.