JerkishBehavior Music Review: Freeway "The Stimulus Package"

JerkishBehavior Music Review: Freeway "The Stimulus Package"



The Roc is in the building, well not really but Freeway is still standing with his latest independent album called "The Stimulus Package". "The Stimulus Package" sees Freeway giving the people what they want which is good music to get through these tough economic times and Freeway succeeds by keeping you entertained for the entire album. "Stimulus Package" was produced entirely by Jake-One who gives Freeway a very soulful and cohesive sonic backdrop. "She Makes Me Feel Alright" sees Freeway smooth it out which this ode to that special lady who makes you feel good versus "One Thing" which sees Freeway and Raekwon going & back forth talking about snitches & backstabbers. The best track on the album is "Money" where Freezer Freeway spits tales of the various ways that he has gotten money in his life and the beat is quite infectious. Another standout track is the creative "Stimulus Outro" where Philly Freezer spits about the fan mail he receives while also detailing certain points in his career so its an open letter to how much he appreciates his fans. Freeway isn't a punchline rapper but his specialty is his flow and being able to ride to any beat effortlessly which he does very well on "The Stimulus Package" which is a quality thematic album and good music to vibe/zone out to...Philly Freezer is still in the building!!!

Overall: 3.75 out 5 *****

JerkishBehavior Music Review: Clipse "TIl The Casket Drops"

"Til The Casket Drops" sees the return of the Kings Of Coke Rap in The Clipse for their long-awaited third album. The Clipse claim that this album is "Hip-Hop on Steriods" aka every song will have you juiced and like always the Clipse don't disappoint. From the beginnning to the end, this album is filled with unbelievable next-level production along with realest street tales on how the life of drugs, money, girls, and material things can affects one's psyche. The album begins with "Freedom" which see The Clipse contemplate how the rap/crack game has affected their family and the mistakes they have as they ask for freedom. The very next track is the instant head-nodder in back by "Popular Demand" which everyone loves and Malice (bald-head one) kills the last verse with lines such as "Money and hoes, it’s deeper than that/Fight the temptation, but it keep comin’ back/Money stack to the ceiling just as quick as it dispense/
Who knew those commas meant you could lose your common sense?/Before it’s too late, all I can tell ‘em is repent." "Kinda Like A Big Deal", "I'm Good" and "Showing Out" are all huge ego boost songs that make you feel good about your day and living the life of stunting on people. Which leads us to "Door Man" which is another dope boy & baller anthem which should be played at very high volumes with the windows down especially come summer time. "Champion" which is an anthem for life to live by for success and is a song that will be on repeat for a very long time and Pusha T (the one with braids) spits money to blow lyrics such as "Hold up that rose', pourin half the bottle out/If you from where I'm from, you know where I'm flowin out/Overcame the odds, so we overdue them cars/We done balled around the world, now we reaching for the stars." As the album ends, "Footsteps" is the cautionary tale track where The Clipse tell you why following in their footsteps might not be the way to go because it's not as sweet as it looks as they beg all who hear it to listen before choosing the streets. Overall, this album is a slight departure from the normal punchline heavy Clipse you expect but their rhymes still give you food for thought and the features from suspect rhymers such as Camron & Yo Gotti are on point like wait a sec, did Cam & Gotti come off as tight, yes they did. The dynamic duo plan on doing this "Til The Casket Drops" which is another banger of an album added to The Clipse resume with superb production, tracks that can be soundtracks to your life, and great introspective lyrics from the best duo in rap....Clipse have another hit, Barry Bonds!!!

Overall: **** out of 5

JerkishBehavior (User Submitted) Movie Review: "Avatar"

JerkishBehavior (User Submitted) Movie Review: Avatar



This review was emailed to us by a JerkishBehavior fan and it passed our standards, so here is a movie review on "Avatar" by Dani Morrison

Set in the future, in a world where humans are not only able to travel to other universes but also able to implant their minds into other creatures, and find yourself in Avatar. The classic conflict of race, power, and superiority takes form on an alien planet where the colonialism and manifest destiny of times past is replayed once again. The Avatar is a bridge between humans and the people who live in this primal and yet futuristic jungle. Employed as a means to facilitate negotiations between the company that was to overtake a key portion of the planet for monetary gain and the indigenous people, the Avatar is a new take on the classic mole.

Jake Sulley (Sam Worthington), an ex-marine who is offered the position of the new Avatar after the death of his brother, enters this role and world with the mentality and prejudices of his superiors and begins to learn to appreciate the natives of this distant planet as a result of Dr. Grace Augustine (Sigourney Weaver) and Neytiri who is the daughter of the clan leader and spiritual advisor (Zoe Saldana). Although his progression from loyal sheep to his own people and betrayed friend to that of the natives is foreseen, the manner and style of his progression is worth watching.

Key to the movie is Cameron’s ability to bring the viewer into this world and make us feel for the characters. Though several of the premises are derivative, this imaginative world that Cameron takes us into is truly beautiful. The classic conflicts that are replayed serve as a bridge for the viewer and the solid acting of the main characters cement a relationship that truly makes gives viewers a vested interest in the story.

The movie is clearly character and plot driven, however, an excellent action sequence ends the movie. I would have liked a greater amount of action dispersed throughout the film, however, this is my only main criticism. Overall, I think Cameron created a world fraught with meaning and vitality, and the characters were engaging as well as endearing.

**** out of 5 Stars By: Dani Morrison

JerkishBehavior Music Review: Alicia Keys "Element Of Freedom"

JerkishBehavior Music Review: Alicia Keys "Element Of Freedom"



I wasn’t a fan of science class just like Alicia Keys previous albums but I was instantly a fan of the new addition to the periodic table in Alicia Keys latest album “Element Of Freedom”. After hearing the first two singles “Doesn’t Mean Anything” and “Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart”, I knew that this was going to be the Alicia Keys album that would win me over. “Element Of Freedom” has a perfect blend of ballads showing off Akeys singing range (the Jay-Z less “Empire State Of Mind” II), tracks that highlight her piano skills (“How Strong My Love Is”), and experimentation of new sounds that show growth in Alicia Keys as an artist (“Love Is Blind” & “This Bed”). The biggest surprise of the album is the first true club/dance banger by Alicia Keys in “Put In A Love Song” which features none other than the queen of club bangers Beyonce, WOW!!! This song if released as a video will take Alicia Keys to whole other stratosphere.

The standout tracks on this album are “Un-Thinkable” f/ Drake (Drake only sings backup vocals which is disappointing because this is the type of song that he would kill) that is a ballad you will most definitely have on repeat. “Wait Til You See My Smile” has instrumentation by a band in the background and Akeys showing off her range on this airy track. The single “Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart” is still my favorite song on the album for whatever reason I love this song and have to put it on repeat atleast once whenever I hear it (The video with Alicia Keys getting her X-Men on and that purple body suit has most definitely left an indelible mark on my senses). Overall, this is a great album where every song is very enjoyable and has the makings of a classic R&B album. Alicia Keys “Element of Freedom” is most definitely one of the best R&B releases of the year.

Overall 4.5/5*****

JerkishBehavior Music Review: Timbaland "Shock Value 2"

JerkishBehavior Music Review: Timbaland "Shock Value 2"



Timbaland’s “Shock Value 2” sees the departure from his usual bread & butter of strictly Hip-Hop and R&B tracks but this album delves deeply into more Pop, Techno, and Alternative sounds. This albums feel truly like it was made in Europe but I guess that’s what Timbaland was going for since according him, most of his fans are European women. Shock Value features a wide diversity of collaborations from Keri Hilson, Katy Perry, JoJo, Miley Cyrus, Justin Timberlake and many more.

Some standout tracks are “Symphony” which features the rapping debut of Brandy (yes, that Brandy), “The One I Love” f/ Keri Hilson which is a nice uptempo track, and “Ease Off The Liquor” which is a new age techno song. The best track on the album hands down is the Hip-Hop collaboration with Drake in “Say Something” where Drake murders his verse like always spitting about how one of his former chicks should be by his side on his way to the top of the success ladder but instead he is living it up without her.

Overall, if you like listening to all kinds of music and enjoy different genres then this is the album for you. But if you’re looking for the usual Timbaland songs like“Big Pimpin”, “Rollout” and “We Need A Resolution” then this album isn’t for you and you will be disappointed. I personally like the album (probably in the minority) but I enjoy the alternative of sounds of Timbaland so “Shock Value 2” is a quality album.

Overall 3.5 out 5 *****

JerkishBehavior Music Review: Snoop Dogg "Malice N Wonderland"

JerkishBehavior Music Review: Snoop Dogg "Malice N Wonderland"



Malice N Wonderland is the 10th studio album by the O.G. West Coast King Snoop Dogg. "Malice" opens up with that true classic Cali and signature West Coast sound that makes you wanna get your crip walk on (not advised, btw). "I Wanna Rock" is thumping banger and another classic added to Snoop's resume and be heard everywhere nowadays with heavy play on ESPN. "2 Minute Warning" is probably the hardest track Snoop has been on in years and "1800" is a club banger which the return of production by...wait for it, Lil Jon. Snoop proceeds lighten the modd briefly with the club-friendly "Gangsta Luv" featuring The Dream but then it's back to the gangster sounds with "Pronto" f/ Soulja Boy and the best song on the album in "That's The Homie" sees Snoop spittin about his cool O.G. status. The 2nd half features songs catering more to the ladies in typical smooth Snoop Dogg fashion with the best of the bunch being another Dream collabo in "Luv Drunk" which is soon to be a hit.

Overall, "Malice N Wonderland" is a real good album and has Snoop sounding like he is 20 years old again and waving the Cali flag high in the sky. Fans won't be disappointed with this latest album by the legend Snoop D-O-G-G, foshizzle dizzle.

**** out of 5

JerkishBehavior Music Review: Gucci Mane "The State vs Radric Davis"

JerkishBehavior Music Review (User Submitted): Gucci Mane "The State vs Radric Davis"



This review was emailed to us by a JerkishBehavior fan and it passed our standards, so here is a music review on "The State vs Radric Davis" by Sycosis.


Gucci Mane’s first major release in several years ”The State vs Radric Davis” showed a new side to Gucci that I’m not used to seeing. One with a few Quotables, some cohesive verses, and one where you can (for the most part) understand his words and his message. As a lyricist myself I’m usually very critical of seemingly “Party” Rappers or overtly flashy/hard-core/former drug dealing artist. However I do believe there is a place for any topic and any kind of artist as long as it creatively done.

After listening to The State vs Radric Davis and then talking to a few friends about it (some of who hate Gucci, some of who are big supporters) we all came to one consensus: It seems like he was actually trying. This album wont make you become a fan if you don’t like him, and wont make you not support him if you do, but what seems to be clear is that some thought was put into the project as a whole. Perhaps the looming prison sentence may have put pressure on the label and the artist to try to leave and lasting impression for fans and new listeners once he is gone.

The very first song “Classical” made me do something I have never done before, press the rewind button on a Gucci Mane song. With a sped up flow over a dark piano melody Gucci delivers probably his best lyrical effort to date. ”Staying on point like a Unicorn strapped with a uni-bomb/every day is a work day but don’t wear uniforms/ Gucci Mane the Dapper Don, cap ya like a Capricorn/ Trappin mon going on a money-making marathon”. A bit unusual but strategic by the second track is the first of 3 hilarious Mike Epps’ skits called “Toilet Bowl Shawty” where Gucci Mane plays out conversations with a cell mate who is an exaggerated bullshitter secretly Hatin on Gucci. Other tracks like “All About The Money” fet Rick Ross,“Volume”, and “Kush In My Cologne” offer the types of tracks Gucci fans can appreciate. The album does however get commercial for a good portion with some intentional reaches for the radio with R&B laced, Plies-esque songs such as “I Think I’m In Love”, “Bad Bad Bad” fet Kiesha Cole, and“Sex In Crazy Places” fet Trina, Nicki Minaj, and Bobby V.

Overall if I were a Gucci fan I’d be satisfied with the effort and project he has put together ( and even tho I’m not I can listen to it). The track that probably won’t get as much notoriety as it should is the first introspective track I ever heard from Gucci called “Worst Enemy” where in a T.I. fashion he talks about how he knows he is responsible for what he says and does as well as briefly addresses the Jeezy beef in a peaceful way. Gucci says “The day they tried to murder me the day I can’t forget about/but I don’t wish no death on homie (Jeezy) just want him to hear me out/Think about the past and all the many things we talked about/think about all the people influenced by what comes out our mouth”. This shows he at least has thought about the message he is sending and how it can affect people, which is respectable seeing as how this is the same guy who made the word “Burrrr” into a catchphrase.

Overall: A solid 3.5 out of 5 ***** By: Sycosis and check out his Hip-Hop at michype.wordpress.com

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Gucci Mane's Video for Hit Single "Wasted"

JerkishBehavior Music Review: Mariah Carey "Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel"

JerkishBehavior Music Review: Mariah Carey "Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel"



"Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel" sees one of the greatest singers of our generation in Mariah Carey return to her classic beginnings similiar early albums "Music Box" and "Butterfly". Memoirs has a lot ballads that Mariah fans love and having been begging for along with several uptempo joints so you get the best of both worlds with this album. "Memoirs" isn't littered with features like Mariah's previous albums and there is only one in the form of the "Obsessed" Remix with Gucci Mane, so "Memoirs" is strictly an intimate affair with just Mariah.

The standout tracks on Memoirs is the slow ballad and single in "H.A.T.E.U.", "Inseparable" which has Mariah showing off her high ranging octives on this airy track, "It's A Wrap" shows her versatile singing ability and she even uses the word "acquiescent" in the song (ummm Who does that?), and my favorite track on the album in "Angels Cry" which is Mariah at her best singing a beautiful ballad.

"Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel" is a classic old school female r&b album and reminds of good ol days. Mariah shows she can still take it back to her humble beginnings and with that "Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel" is one of the better r&b albums of the year and probably the best of the year by a female.

**** out of 5

Mariah's new single "H.A.T.E.U" off latest album "Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel"

JerkishBehavior Music Review: Lupe Fiasco "Enemy Of State: A Love Story" Mixtape

JerkishBehavior Music Review (User Submitted): Lupe Fiasco's "Enemy Of A State: A Love Story" Mixtape



This review was emailed to us by a JerkishBehavior fan and it passed our standards, so here is a music review on Lupe Fiasco's latest mixtape by Sycosis.


Chicago's own Lupe Fiasco recently ended his music hiatus and gave his starving fans some new music to enjoy coincidentally this mixtape dropped on Thanksgivings so here's a quick review.

01 Intro
02 The National Anthem (Radiohead)
03 Turnt Up (Travis Porter)
04 Fireman (Yoga Flame) (Lil Wayne)
05 L.A.S.E.R.S. Manifesto Interlude
06 Angels (rmx) (Dirty Money)
07 So Ghetto (Jay-Z)
08 Say Something (Timabaland)
09 Thank You (Jay-Z)
10 The One (Slaughterhouse)
11 Popular Demand (Clipse)
*Original song by artists in ()

Track 12 is HP Skit which depending on whose track list you check out may or may not show up. Similar to No Ceilings, you wont find a lot of song structure but you will get plenty of qoutables, heavy layered double meaning metaphors, and the multi-syllable flow that makes Lupe one of the best and most original artist out. Also an unexpected surprise is that he doesn’t just pick beats from the top 12 songs out, he goes back a couple years on a few tracks like “Angels Rmx”, “So Ghetto”, and “Yoga Flame”. It might take a couple listens for it to grow on you (or for you to catch some of his lines) but overall it’s a good project. Two songs you will most definitely have on repeat and the mixtape's highlights is "Turnt Up" and "Say Something"

*** out of 5

By: Sycosis

For a free download of this mixtape, go to Sycosis's Hip-Hop blog "Mic Hype" and click here.


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JerkishBehavior Movie Review: Blind Side

JerkishBehavior Behavior Movie Review (User Submitted): "The Blind Side"



This review was emailed to us by a JerkishBehavior fan and it passed our standards, so here is a movie review on "The Blind Side" by Dani Morrison


The Blind Side, is based on the true story of Michael Oher, offensive tackle, first round draft pick for the Baltimore Ravens. The class and character which Oher exhibits on the field and off, is made manifest in the honest portrayal by new to the silver screen, Quinton Aaron. Supported by the talented Sandra Bullock who plays Leigh Anne Tuohy, Tim McGraw from Friday Night Lights as Sean Tuohy, and the eclectic Kathy Bates as Oher’s tutor Miss Sue; viewers will enjoy every minute of the at times harrowing and eventually triumphant story.

The talented Quinton Aaron begins the movie depicting Oher’s life as a near homeless, unwanted young man moving from household to household. His natural athletic prowess eventually allows him the opportunity to play for Briarcrest Christian School in Memphis , Tennesse where Leigh Anne Tuohy (Bullock) notices him walking alone one night and invites him into her home and life. Under the nurturing guidance of their family Oher flourishes and realizes a future he may otherwise not have known. A failing student until the Tuohy’s take him, Oher earns a 2.7 g.p.a. and admission to Ole Miss where he had a stellar career and went on to continue demonstrate excellence as a member of the Baltimore Ravens.

This is a movie for everyone, and serves as an inspiration to all who maybe resting on their laurels not on that pursuit of perfection because of circumstance. I enjoyed that his story was conveyed in a believable fashion without being dark or depressing. There is humor throughout, and by its conclusion I felt a vested interest in all of the characters. Lastly, Oher is the epitome of a Jerk, an example of excellence; exclusive and elite.

**** (Out of a possible five)

By: Dani Morrison

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