Looking Back – 2009 – Part One

This is a year where we saw many unexpected deaths, saw some interesting moves in the business of music, tweeted more than ever, watched the changes in social media, and consumed sometimes way too much information. Here is a look back at a few things explored here on CBMAM.

 

1- Music Videos – as there were not any really spectacular videos in my opinion, we did take in some from some great artists, and became fan of quite a few as well.  

SEE THE VIDEOS HERE

 

 

 

2- Deaths – I would have to say in all my life that this would have to have been the year that celebrities deaths impacted me the most.  This year we lost Patrick Swayze , Farrah Fawcett, Ed McMahon, Ron Asheton, Lux Interior, Bea Arthur, Dom DeLuise, David Carradine, Koko Taylor, Titus Glover (Baatin), Gidget, Walter Cronkite, DJ AM, Michael Jackson, Les Paul, John Hughes, Mary Travers (Peter, Paul, and Mary), Jim Carroll , Lou Albano,John "Mr. Magic" Rivas, Ken Ober, Anthony Williams (Roc Raida), Brittany Murphy, and countless others.

3- Happy Returns – 2009 saw a few acts return and the fans were excited.

Massive Attack returned with an ep titled Splitting The Atom and then announced a new album. (massive)

AFI released a new album (Crash Love) after three years. (afi)

Alice In Chains returned with a new album since 1995 and the death of Layne Staley. It is titled ‘Black Gives Way to Blue.’ (AIC)

Bassnectar gave us ‘Cozza Frenzy’ after two years. (BNCozza)

 

Megadeth brought the ‘Endgame’, the newest release since 2007’s ‘United Abominations.’ (megadeth)

 

Green Day gave us the ‘21st Century Breakdown’ after 2004’s ‘American Idiot’. (green)

Beastie Boys gave us some music and a peek at things to come. (Beastie)

Boxcutter returned with ‘Arecibo Message.’ The last album was ‘Glyphic’ in 2007. (boxcut)

Placebo’s album ‘Meds’ came out in 2006. This year they gave us ‘Battle For The Sun’. (placebo)

 

 

Raekwon hit us hard with dropping ‘Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… Part II.’ His previous studio album was 2003’s ‘The Lex Diamond Story.’

The Prodigy returned to us with ‘Invaders Must Die after the not so loud release 2004’s Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned.’ (theprodnews)

With so much going on I probably am missing a few acts here…. who were you excited to see return? Who will you miss the most? What music videos caught your eye? Any recommendations for me to check out? Please feel free to comment.

Stay tuned for part 2.

 

In the meanwhile… let us not forget that new Nine Inch Nails album: (April Fools)

 

Happy New Years!!!!!

Michael Jackson - This Is It (video)

This is the new video produced by Spike Lee for Michael Jackson's last single titled, "This Is It."
It's a touching tribute for a sweet song. The dvd for the movie, "This Is It," will be out in January.

Michael Jackson - This Is It - Directed by Spike Lee from 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks on Vimeo.

Spike Lee presents his new joint - Michael Jackson's "This Is It"



You can also check it out on our website www.40Acres.com. Stay connected with what's going on with 40 ACRES and SPIKE LEE too.

THIS IS IT ---- Trailer

RIP

As It Has Been Told.....

Since many of us have been so caught up in the death of Michael Jackson it's been hard to find out what else has been going on.....so I am here to help...



Alice In Chains and Elton John? Yes, it's true according to billboard.com.



Smoking Gun has the warrant affidavit in regards to the investigation into Michael Jackson's death..... check it out here : sg



Spin has an excellent article about Nine Inch Nails and Trent Reznor... Nine Inch Nails: What Does 'Goodbye' Mean? ---- spin



And lastly......
By now you have all seen this but if not.... here is the trailer for AVATAR:

At Random -- Some Thoughts

Would 50 Cent be a good choice to play James Brown?



I use TweetDeck. There is an option to review people who TweetDeck recommend that I follow.... if I don't choose to follow someone the first one or two times I am recommended... why are they the same people every time I log on? Can't it see the people I talk to and recommend some other people? I don't WANT to FOLLOW Shaq!!!



I'm sick of people bashing Michael Jackson and calling him a pedophile... the poor man is dead. Also, Mr. Critic, were you in the room or anywhere near where this stuff could have happened? No, you say? OK then, SHUT UP!!!!



That's all for now.... HOPE YOU ALL HAVE HAD A GREAT WEEKEND!!!

What Kind Of Man????

What kind of father is Joe Jackson? What kind of man is Joe Jackson?

Here is a person who has lost a child.... hasn't even buried him... and he's doing what?





This is some bull... I would think that if someone asked about any other projects I was doing and I am to be at that time in mourning.... my response would be "Now is not the time for that.. I'm grieving and when I heal you might hear about what is next for me." There would be no lack of responses about my lost one when questioned.... no riding off of someone dying... he's just as bad as some of these vultures that have been circling lately.

All-Star Tribute.... Mr. Michael Jackson

As I know there are many more... unfortunately due to some record label issues those artists could not appear....



















REST IN PEACE.... Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009)






I hope you enjoy this post... I am too much at a loss for words at this time to say anymore...

Michael Jackson Being Sued x 2

"Unfortunately, Mr. Jackson has elected not to honor the financial obligations of our contractual relationship despite my numerous attempts to amicably resolve this matter. I am sincerely disappointed in Mr. Jackson's failure to honor his obligations," says Michael Jackson's former publicist and business manager, Raymone Bain in a statement.


Bain is suing Jackson for $44 million.



Meanwhile, actress Ola Ray, who played Jackson's girlfriend in the video for his hit song "Thriller," is suing him as well. She claims claims she didn't get a fair share of the royalties for her part in the hit clip.



Why now are they suing him? Shouldn't they have done this before....or is it just because of those "Thriller" plays that were done or because of these upcoming shows in England?



I can understand the business manager....but Ray? She should have read the contract probably. Either that or acted better in the role. Sorry.

Lawsuit: Manu Dibango

Cameroonian singer Manu Dibango filed a lawsuit in Paris against Pop artists Rihanna and Michael Jackson over a hook from his 1972 song, "Soul Makossa", being sampled without his permission. He is reportedly seeking 500,000 euros (approx. 641,000USD) in damages.


Jackson had accepted that the parts of the track were used on his "Wanna Be Starting Something" from the "Thriller" album and the singers reached a financial aggreement.


However, Rihanna obtained permission in 2007 to use on her hit single, "Don't Stop The Music", without contacting the original artist.


Dibango's lawyers have seperately asked the French courts to block labels, EMI, Warner, and SonyBMG (now Sony Music Entertainment) from recieving any income from the records until the matter is settled.


French judges are to decide if the 75-year-old Dibango's case will be heard on Feb 17.

Thriller The Musical? again....

Michael Jackson is said to be turning his "Thriller" music video into a musical theater production.



In the video a couple are on a date when the young man, played by Jackson, becomes a werewolf.



The musical is said to include songs from the 1982 album of the same name as well as some from it's predecessor, 1979's "Off The Wall."



Also: John Landis is suing Jackson for breach-of-contract stating that he has not been paid in at least four years for his share of the profits made of the iconic video he directed.

Thriller The Musical?

London-- A new musical titled "Thriller Live" is said to be a musical tribute to Michael Jackson.



Paul Walden, the producer of the above mentioned musical stated that no one from the Jackson family is involved with this project.



In this small production fans will be entertained by over 30 of the star's top songs accompanied by dancing.



The show is running this month and will be paired with another Thriller production and tour Europe in February.

Articles Of Note

Here's an installment of some great music articles that you may be missing out on:

Selekta has a great label profile on Protogen Records : dnblabel

Mi2N has an article on the hidden cost of downloading.... : Mi2N

Beatportal takes a look at the year in electronic music : 2008

Beatportal also seems disappointed in how the Prodigy album may turn out to be: OMEN
I don't really agree.....I'm a bit excited....it could be a pretty good album....we will just have to wait and see now, won't we?

And finally...for now....will Paul McCartney finally get back his music? TMZ

A Few Things....

Here are some things that I thought I would share:


Have you missed No Doubt? Well they have revealed plans to tour next year... NO DOUBT REVEAL TOUR

Michael Jackson/Sheik lawsuit ends in a "secret" agreement.

MTV announced that it will throw an inaugural ball for President-elect Barack Obama on Jan. 20 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington.

Billboard has a great interview with Interscope-Geffen-A&M chairman Jimmy Iovine where he discusses upcoming releases....the changes for the fourth quarter....- Billboard interview

Will studios go down with the rest of the industry? --Dallas Observer

Links And Things....

Every once in awhile I just like to recommend some things.....this is nothing different....

Has anyone seen the Ill Bill video that is out? If not.... Ill Bill

"What I'm thinking and wanting you to feel, you will feel, because I'm gonna create music that will make you feel it."--Pitchfork did an interview with Common that was pretty good....
Common Talks Control, Producers, Terminator, Obama


Evidence and Alchemist - So Fresh (Step Brothers)



Jim Jones Musical Trailer....

Artist Direct has a video interview up with Pendulum

The King of Bahrain's son is suing U.S. pop star Michael Jackson for about $7 million in London's High Court for allegedly backing out of a business venture. Here's the story: More trouble for MJ

And last but not least..... ILLA J LIVE @ FAT BEATS (full set)

Enjoy!

I Have Decided To Sue Everyone Suddenly

Blues singer (and father of R&B singer Syleena Johnson) Syl Johnson reportedly in January of this year was suing Michael Jackson, Will Smith, Tupac Shakur and KRS-One – claiming they stole his 1967 single "Different Strokes" without attributing him or paying for the sample.

Well, now he is suing someone else - rap group Cypress Hill. He claims the group sampled his 1969 record "Is It Because I'm Black?" on a track from their 1993 album "Black Sunday" titled "Lock Down (Interlude)." Along with the also recent honorees of VH1's Hip Hop Honors, he is suing a number of record and publishing companies for the brief soundbyte as well.


Why all of a sudden?