1 00:00:02,933 --> 00:00:04,173 Previously on "The Breaks"... 2 00:00:04,233 --> 00:00:05,933 Give me the tape. I don't have it on me. 3 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:07,700 You got DeeVee's tape? Sorry, sis. 4 00:00:07,767 --> 00:00:10,197 My dumbass cousin got it stolen in Jersey. 5 00:00:10,267 --> 00:00:12,227 Got your tape here. 6 00:00:12,300 --> 00:00:14,330 I'm not going to South Carolina. Yes, you are. 7 00:00:14,400 --> 00:00:16,170 And you gonna get away from this Ahm nigga. 8 00:00:16,233 --> 00:00:18,603 Geronimo's crew caught Bug over there by Kennedy. 9 00:00:18,667 --> 00:00:20,567 They chopped the nigga up. 10 00:00:21,933 --> 00:00:23,003 This is for you. 11 00:00:23,067 --> 00:00:26,297 I'm sorry about your loss. 12 00:00:26,367 --> 00:00:29,727 What do you say you and me, we get out in front of this? 13 00:00:29,800 --> 00:00:31,330 Never in a million years. 14 00:00:31,400 --> 00:00:33,100 What are you gonna tell Mattie Taylor when you find her? 15 00:00:33,167 --> 00:00:34,597 I'm gonna tell her the time is nigh 16 00:00:34,667 --> 00:00:36,067 to get with Fouray Records, we about to blow up. 17 00:00:36,133 --> 00:00:37,573 You know, you're too good. 18 00:00:37,633 --> 00:00:39,603 You say that like it's a bad thing. 19 00:00:39,667 --> 00:00:41,197 It's sweet. 20 00:00:41,267 --> 00:00:44,797 I'm sorry, David, but I need you to put your shirt back on. 21 00:00:48,233 --> 00:00:51,373 ** 22 00:01:12,400 --> 00:01:15,530 ** 23 00:01:21,700 --> 00:01:23,630 Okay, so it's really over? 24 00:01:23,700 --> 00:01:25,100 Yeah. 25 00:01:25,167 --> 00:01:27,197 I don't understand. You guys were so good together. 26 00:01:27,267 --> 00:01:28,467 We were. 27 00:01:28,533 --> 00:01:30,103 And I mean, don't get me wrong. 28 00:01:30,167 --> 00:01:32,327 He's still great and I still love him. 29 00:01:32,400 --> 00:01:34,500 It's just, I can't move 30 00:01:34,567 --> 00:01:36,667 the way I want to move with David right now. 31 00:01:36,733 --> 00:01:38,803 You know, he's... 32 00:01:38,867 --> 00:01:41,767 (zipper zipping) What? 33 00:01:41,833 --> 00:01:42,803 Sweet. 34 00:01:42,867 --> 00:01:44,867 Y'all broke up because he's sweet? 35 00:01:44,933 --> 00:01:46,133 Sweet. 36 00:01:46,200 --> 00:01:49,070 Good. Patient. You know. 37 00:01:49,067 --> 00:01:50,597 I don't know. 38 00:01:50,667 --> 00:01:52,827 If we'd have stayed together, 39 00:01:52,900 --> 00:01:56,070 I'd just end up hurting him even more than I already did. 40 00:01:56,133 --> 00:01:57,373 I understand. 41 00:01:57,433 --> 00:01:59,173 Of course you do. We're the same. 42 00:01:59,233 --> 00:02:00,503 Not exactly. 43 00:02:00,567 --> 00:02:03,797 And not since, you know... 44 00:02:03,867 --> 00:02:05,697 So, what, you're not hungry anymore? 45 00:02:05,767 --> 00:02:06,927 I am. 46 00:02:07,067 --> 00:02:09,397 And in certain ways, I'm hungrier, 47 00:02:09,467 --> 00:02:10,897 but other things matter now. 48 00:02:10,967 --> 00:02:13,427 And I have to take her to the park sometimes. 49 00:02:13,500 --> 00:02:15,870 I get it. I know you get it. 50 00:02:15,933 --> 00:02:17,733 That's why you said what you said. 51 00:02:17,800 --> 00:02:20,100 Damita, you cannot keep lording that over me. 52 00:02:20,167 --> 00:02:21,397 You asked my opinion, so-- 53 00:02:21,467 --> 00:02:22,797 And you gave it and it's fine. 54 00:02:22,867 --> 00:02:24,597 I just never understood why you disappeared 55 00:02:24,667 --> 00:02:26,197 when I decided to keep her. 56 00:02:26,267 --> 00:02:28,567 You moved! Come on, Nikki. 57 00:02:28,633 --> 00:02:30,573 How many times are you gonna make me apologize? 58 00:02:30,633 --> 00:02:33,603 (woman) Damita, where you put Lucinda's sandals? 59 00:02:33,667 --> 00:02:36,067 By the library books. 60 00:02:37,067 --> 00:02:39,427 You're right. My bad. 61 00:02:39,500 --> 00:02:41,130 (woman) I can't find them. 62 00:02:54,700 --> 00:02:58,700 * Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah * 63 00:02:58,767 --> 00:03:02,167 * Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah * 64 00:03:02,233 --> 00:03:04,433 * Quiet on the set 'cause I'm ready to handle you * 65 00:03:04,500 --> 00:03:05,970 * I'm black royalty * 66 00:03:06,067 --> 00:03:07,727 * Pay me my mechanicals in dollars and cents * 67 00:03:07,800 --> 00:03:09,270 * I ain't in it for the hollas and gents * 68 00:03:09,333 --> 00:03:10,673 * Be like Imani... * 69 00:03:10,733 --> 00:03:12,203 * I'm just looking at them like * 70 00:03:12,267 --> 00:03:13,867 * Boy, where's your follow-through ? * 71 00:03:13,933 --> 00:03:15,933 * MCs out there, they kinda cute * 72 00:03:16,067 --> 00:03:18,067 * But they can't compare and they can't contest * 73 00:03:18,067 --> 00:03:20,067 * 'Cause next to me she's just another model in a body suit * 74 00:03:20,100 --> 00:03:22,170 * Call it what you want, I'm making no apologies * 75 00:03:22,233 --> 00:03:24,133 * My rhymes slice like a knife through your arteries * 76 00:03:24,200 --> 00:03:25,700 * Razor sharp incision... * 77 00:03:25,767 --> 00:03:27,467 Imani X is dope right? 78 00:03:27,533 --> 00:03:28,933 Yeah, yeah. 79 00:03:29,067 --> 00:03:30,627 I just got my hands on her demo. 80 00:03:30,700 --> 00:03:32,530 I want Barry to sign her. 81 00:03:32,600 --> 00:03:34,930 There's, like, 150 tapes on his desk, 82 00:03:35,067 --> 00:03:37,467 but Imani X, she's the one. 83 00:03:37,533 --> 00:03:39,673 ** 84 00:03:39,733 --> 00:03:42,073 * Baby, baby, take me higher * 85 00:03:42,067 --> 00:03:44,627 I still can't believe that you got another job. 86 00:03:44,700 --> 00:03:48,200 At another black radio station. 87 00:03:48,267 --> 00:03:52,067 You sure Juggy doesn't have anything to do with this? 88 00:03:52,133 --> 00:03:54,773 Why you gotta fuck up my morning? 89 00:03:54,833 --> 00:03:57,103 (laughing) Yo, I'm kidding, I'm kidding, okay? 90 00:03:57,167 --> 00:03:58,527 Don't be so sensitive. 91 00:03:58,600 --> 00:04:00,930 It's a fresh start without Juggy's initials. Okay. 92 00:04:01,067 --> 00:04:05,297 I actually get to program a couple tracks and... 93 00:04:05,367 --> 00:04:07,567 You believe me? 94 00:04:07,633 --> 00:04:09,733 I have to, okay? 95 00:04:09,800 --> 00:04:11,730 My dad's on my ass. 96 00:04:11,800 --> 00:04:13,300 Ahm's on my ass. 97 00:04:13,367 --> 00:04:15,627 Shit, I don't even have a place to stay. 98 00:04:15,700 --> 00:04:17,730 Crash at my place. 99 00:04:17,800 --> 00:04:21,370 You can't put out new music if you're in hiding. 100 00:04:23,500 --> 00:04:25,100 You sure? 101 00:04:25,167 --> 00:04:27,067 It's cool. 102 00:04:29,667 --> 00:04:31,167 It's all good, man. 103 00:04:31,233 --> 00:04:33,733 I got a couple passes to the New Music Seminar. 104 00:04:33,800 --> 00:04:35,400 Why don't you come down and meet 'em? 105 00:04:35,467 --> 00:04:37,797 Why? I don't have a demo. 106 00:04:37,867 --> 00:04:40,797 And Ahm won't let anybody hear the stuff that we're doing, so... 107 00:04:40,867 --> 00:04:43,327 You never know what's gonna happen. 108 00:04:43,400 --> 00:04:46,500 You can split tomorrow. 109 00:04:46,567 --> 00:04:48,067 Okay. 110 00:04:48,067 --> 00:04:49,967 There's gonna be girls there, right? 111 00:04:50,067 --> 00:04:52,097 Hell yes, there's gonna be girls there. 112 00:04:54,567 --> 00:04:55,867 Gotta go. 113 00:04:55,933 --> 00:04:57,903 Where? To the job, Mama. 114 00:04:57,967 --> 00:05:00,367 What job? This your job. 115 00:05:00,433 --> 00:05:02,073 You supposed to be here. 116 00:05:02,133 --> 00:05:04,973 Your father can't be here, so he needs you to be. 117 00:05:05,067 --> 00:05:06,827 Look, Ma, I know. Yeah, you know? 118 00:05:06,900 --> 00:05:08,870 Then why you leave? 119 00:05:20,500 --> 00:05:23,170 (cash register dings) 120 00:05:30,233 --> 00:05:31,803 You fuckin' with me today, right? 121 00:05:31,867 --> 00:05:33,197 Actually, no. 122 00:05:33,267 --> 00:05:34,897 I'm Nikki Jones, I'm with Fouray Management. 123 00:05:34,967 --> 00:05:36,397 I heard your demo, 124 00:05:36,467 --> 00:05:39,197 and I'd like to talk to you about joining Fouray. 125 00:05:39,267 --> 00:05:42,367 Look, you can't be in line if you ain't buying nothing. 126 00:05:42,433 --> 00:05:46,873 Okay, let me get a pack of sour apple Now and Laters. 127 00:05:46,933 --> 00:05:49,403 25 cents. I think you're dope. 128 00:05:49,467 --> 00:05:51,397 We could help you get a recording contract, 129 00:05:51,467 --> 00:05:53,267 get you in the studio. 130 00:05:53,333 --> 00:05:55,073 (popping gum) 131 00:05:55,067 --> 00:05:56,267 25 cents. 132 00:05:56,333 --> 00:05:58,273 Everyone's crazy over Ill Jake's album. 133 00:05:58,333 --> 00:06:00,303 He just got a new record deal, but you don't got shit. 134 00:06:00,367 --> 00:06:02,627 And your point is? You wrote "Spit Take." 135 00:06:02,700 --> 00:06:05,370 That's the joint that got him picked up by Atlantic. 136 00:06:05,433 --> 00:06:09,103 Look, I'd love to introduce you to Barry Fouray. 137 00:06:09,167 --> 00:06:12,227 He's speaking on a panel at the New Music Seminar today. 138 00:06:12,300 --> 00:06:14,270 I'll leave two passes at the door. 139 00:06:17,567 --> 00:06:19,267 (pop) 140 00:06:20,500 --> 00:06:22,070 25 cents. 141 00:06:25,933 --> 00:06:27,803 You're better than this. 142 00:06:34,400 --> 00:06:36,830 (music playing, people chattering) 143 00:06:36,900 --> 00:06:38,470 (laughing) 144 00:06:38,533 --> 00:06:40,503 Yo, everybody is up in here. 145 00:06:40,567 --> 00:06:42,227 Yeah. 146 00:06:42,300 --> 00:06:43,530 Yes, they are. 147 00:06:43,600 --> 00:06:44,770 Hey, Mama. What's up? 148 00:06:44,833 --> 00:06:46,403 Hey, are you in the DJ battle? 149 00:06:46,467 --> 00:06:48,227 I'm covering it. 150 00:06:48,300 --> 00:06:49,770 Yeah, yeah, I am. 151 00:06:49,833 --> 00:06:51,533 Cool. The lyric, right? 152 00:06:51,600 --> 00:06:52,900 I'll try and stop by later. 153 00:06:52,967 --> 00:06:55,467 Okay. Bye. 154 00:06:55,533 --> 00:06:56,873 So... 155 00:06:56,933 --> 00:07:00,273 since when were you selected for the DJ battle? 156 00:07:00,333 --> 00:07:03,603 Since just now. 157 00:07:03,667 --> 00:07:08,527 And how exactly do you plan on getting into the DJ battle? 158 00:07:08,600 --> 00:07:10,470 I have no fuckin' idea. 159 00:07:10,533 --> 00:07:11,933 Holy shit! 160 00:07:13,633 --> 00:07:15,973 Dude, is that Lynch Mob? Come on! 161 00:07:16,067 --> 00:07:17,897 No, bro, I'm-- I'm black. 162 00:07:17,967 --> 00:07:20,227 I don't run toward shit, no. 163 00:07:20,300 --> 00:07:23,300 I was gonna be in the DJ battle! 164 00:07:36,800 --> 00:07:41,070 My son's name was Wayne Louis Calder. 165 00:07:41,133 --> 00:07:44,403 He was born February 14th, 1975, 166 00:07:44,467 --> 00:07:46,797 at Brooklyn Hospital right up the street. 167 00:07:46,867 --> 00:07:49,097 5:36 p.m. 168 00:07:49,167 --> 00:07:53,127 My husband had to work, so he couldn't be there. 169 00:07:53,200 --> 00:07:55,070 But my cousin Melba, she came with me. 170 00:07:55,100 --> 00:07:57,630 She held my hand the whole time. 171 00:07:57,700 --> 00:07:59,870 What you want, lady? 172 00:08:00,067 --> 00:08:02,927 He didn't cry too much when he came into the world. 173 00:08:03,067 --> 00:08:06,667 He just laid on my belly with his eyes open. 174 00:08:06,733 --> 00:08:10,173 I don't want your money. 175 00:08:13,533 --> 00:08:15,273 Let's go. 176 00:08:18,767 --> 00:08:21,327 He was my only child. 177 00:08:25,433 --> 00:08:28,133 (car starting) 178 00:08:28,200 --> 00:08:29,500 * ... not the bragging or boasting * 179 00:08:29,567 --> 00:08:30,827 * And plus it ain't no secret * 180 00:08:30,900 --> 00:08:32,300 * Why they tapping my phone * 181 00:08:32,367 --> 00:08:33,867 * Although I can't keep it a secret * 182 00:08:33,933 --> 00:08:35,403 * So I decided to kick it, yo * 183 00:08:35,467 --> 00:08:37,127 * And yes, it weighs a ton * 184 00:08:37,200 --> 00:08:39,270 * I say it once again, I'm called the enemy * 185 00:08:39,333 --> 00:08:41,333 * I'll never be a friend of those with closed minds * 186 00:08:41,400 --> 00:08:44,300 * Don't know that I'm rapid, the way that I rap it... ** 187 00:08:46,600 --> 00:08:47,730 New Music Seminar's kinda cool. 188 00:08:47,800 --> 00:08:49,670 What they got, like, new carpet 189 00:08:49,733 --> 00:08:51,073 or something in since last year? 190 00:08:51,133 --> 00:08:52,133 You remember? 191 00:08:52,200 --> 00:08:53,470 It's the same carpet, Barry. 192 00:08:53,533 --> 00:08:54,973 The sign-in table moved. 193 00:08:55,067 --> 00:08:56,367 Mm, you got a good eye. 194 00:08:56,433 --> 00:08:57,703 You have a good memory. 195 00:08:57,767 --> 00:08:59,127 Ha. 196 00:08:59,200 --> 00:09:01,400 I think Imani X should audition for the label. 197 00:09:01,467 --> 00:09:04,167 Yeah, yeah, yeah, but listen, this is the setup, 198 00:09:04,233 --> 00:09:07,203 and I need you to pay attention, because it's all here-- 199 00:09:07,267 --> 00:09:10,167 the money, the distribution, the talent. 200 00:09:10,233 --> 00:09:11,633 And look, look. 201 00:09:11,700 --> 00:09:14,400 That's Harvey Rosen right there, from Landmark Distribution. 202 00:09:14,467 --> 00:09:15,967 Only thing about them is we would have to 203 00:09:16,067 --> 00:09:17,767 put up all of the production costs. 204 00:09:17,833 --> 00:09:18,903 Ah, the queen! 205 00:09:18,967 --> 00:09:20,597 Uh, excuse me, Miss Taylor! 206 00:09:20,667 --> 00:09:22,827 I thought-- I thought we was gonna have that sit-down. 207 00:09:22,900 --> 00:09:24,430 Yeah, we are, we are. 208 00:09:24,500 --> 00:09:26,330 Things have just been a little crazy with the transition, 209 00:09:26,400 --> 00:09:28,470 so make sure Nikki talks to my assistant. 210 00:09:28,533 --> 00:09:30,503 We'll get her on the books for next week. 211 00:09:49,567 --> 00:09:51,867 (humming) 212 00:10:03,900 --> 00:10:06,900 (phone line ringing) 213 00:10:08,367 --> 00:10:09,497 Cheryl. 214 00:10:09,567 --> 00:10:10,867 Hey, darlin'. 215 00:10:10,933 --> 00:10:14,203 Tell Horace Juggy's on the line, will you? 216 00:10:18,100 --> 00:10:21,470 Horace, what's shakin', baby? 217 00:10:21,533 --> 00:10:24,033 Listen, I want to talk to you 218 00:10:24,100 --> 00:10:27,100 about this new Keith Sweat record. 219 00:10:29,200 --> 00:10:31,330 ** 220 00:10:31,400 --> 00:10:33,970 That's why I don't care if he breach his contract. 221 00:10:34,033 --> 00:10:35,533 If Tommy Boy doesn't drop D Bone, 222 00:10:35,600 --> 00:10:36,700 who's gonna be our first artist? 223 00:10:36,767 --> 00:10:37,797 We're about to find out. 224 00:10:37,867 --> 00:10:39,767 All right, listen up! 225 00:10:39,833 --> 00:10:41,403 I got a new label 226 00:10:41,467 --> 00:10:44,567 and we holding auditions here later on today! 227 00:10:44,633 --> 00:10:46,303 I'm looking for a star. 228 00:10:46,367 --> 00:10:48,497 Who got the hot shit? Bring it? 229 00:10:48,567 --> 00:10:50,297 Here, right here! 230 00:10:50,367 --> 00:10:51,527 (all shouting) 231 00:10:51,600 --> 00:10:53,830 Right here. Give it to him. 232 00:10:53,900 --> 00:10:55,130 All right, ladies, 233 00:10:55,200 --> 00:10:57,070 we got our distinguished panel of judges here. 234 00:10:57,133 --> 00:11:00,373 It's gonna be a straight vote, no ties, no tiebreaker. 235 00:11:00,433 --> 00:11:03,073 We gonna have fun, we gonna keep it entertaining, 236 00:11:03,133 --> 00:11:05,773 and I don't want to see your ass this year. 237 00:11:05,833 --> 00:11:07,703 Nah, don't worry, I got something better. 238 00:11:07,767 --> 00:11:09,927 Look, the winner's gonna get 500, 239 00:11:10,067 --> 00:11:11,627 a fresh ashtray of techniques, 240 00:11:11,700 --> 00:11:13,600 and of course-- Ha ha ha! 241 00:11:13,667 --> 00:11:15,067 Yeah. 242 00:11:15,067 --> 00:11:16,597 This is what it's all about right here. 243 00:11:16,667 --> 00:11:18,327 (applause) Right? 244 00:11:18,400 --> 00:11:22,370 Y'all go get ready, man, act like y'all want this, okay? 245 00:11:23,900 --> 00:11:26,200 Hey. Um... you know, I was gonna ask you 246 00:11:26,267 --> 00:11:28,567 if I could be a last-minute substitute for Prince Sid. 247 00:11:28,633 --> 00:11:29,803 He kinda got caught up 248 00:11:29,867 --> 00:11:32,067 in that squabble out there with Lynch Mob. 249 00:11:32,133 --> 00:11:33,703 All right, you in, man. 250 00:11:33,767 --> 00:11:35,097 Word? Yeah, just-- 251 00:11:35,167 --> 00:11:37,427 Just go set your crates up right over there. 252 00:11:37,500 --> 00:11:39,770 Uh, you know what? About my crates, I-- 253 00:11:39,833 --> 00:11:41,803 Whatever, man, you can just use mine. 254 00:11:41,867 --> 00:11:43,167 All right? Yeah. 255 00:11:43,233 --> 00:11:44,203 Thank you. Whatever, carry on. 256 00:11:44,267 --> 00:11:46,497 Pop-rap ain't the problem. 257 00:11:46,567 --> 00:11:47,727 I like pop. 258 00:11:47,800 --> 00:11:49,230 It's short for popular. 259 00:11:49,300 --> 00:11:50,700 (laughing) 260 00:11:50,767 --> 00:11:52,227 The problem is that hip-hop, 261 00:11:52,300 --> 00:11:54,430 it don't get the chance to become popular 262 00:11:54,500 --> 00:11:57,100 because the radio, the radio wants to keep it safe 263 00:11:57,167 --> 00:11:58,667 and make a little bit of money doing it, 264 00:11:58,733 --> 00:12:00,103 you know what I'm saying? 265 00:12:00,167 --> 00:12:03,067 So the radio will play Young MC 266 00:12:03,067 --> 00:12:05,127 and not play Public Enemy? 267 00:12:05,200 --> 00:12:09,100 And I don't even mean that as a disrespect to Young MC. 268 00:12:09,167 --> 00:12:12,067 I'm just saying, there's room for Hammer 269 00:12:12,067 --> 00:12:14,567 and there's room for Rakim, the God. 270 00:12:14,633 --> 00:12:17,173 (murmurs of approval) 271 00:12:17,233 --> 00:12:20,603 Mrs. Taylor, do you have something to say? 272 00:12:20,667 --> 00:12:24,927 Radio's looking for songs that have melody. 273 00:12:25,067 --> 00:12:28,727 Now, rap music is only just beginning 274 00:12:28,800 --> 00:12:30,470 to mature and understand that. 275 00:12:30,533 --> 00:12:31,703 (man) What? 276 00:12:31,767 --> 00:12:33,367 People don't just want to hear beats. 277 00:12:33,433 --> 00:12:35,473 They want to hear singing, they want beautiful music. 278 00:12:35,533 --> 00:12:39,373 We at EBJ Music truly believe in the future of rap, 279 00:12:39,433 --> 00:12:42,073 and we're gonna be looking for rap that has balance. 280 00:12:42,100 --> 00:12:45,130 C+C Music Factory is a great example of that, 281 00:12:45,200 --> 00:12:48,070 both melody and rap... 282 00:12:49,233 --> 00:12:51,403 Hey. I'm glad you could make it. Hey. 283 00:12:51,467 --> 00:12:52,967 So after this, I'm gonna take you upstairs 284 00:12:53,067 --> 00:12:54,797 so you can audition for Barry. 285 00:12:54,867 --> 00:12:57,067 Audition? Well, it-- 286 00:12:57,100 --> 00:12:59,230 How much you paying her? 287 00:12:59,300 --> 00:13:01,400 This my mom. Her manager. 288 00:13:01,467 --> 00:13:03,267 Nikki Jones, Fouray Records, 289 00:13:03,333 --> 00:13:05,873 and it's not a gig, it's an opportunity. 290 00:13:05,933 --> 00:13:08,073 I'd like Barry to hear what Imani X can do. 291 00:13:08,100 --> 00:13:09,830 I think you'll kill it. 292 00:13:09,900 --> 00:13:12,400 I got all the respect in the world for my sister here, 293 00:13:12,467 --> 00:13:16,367 but this is an old person's view of what music is supposed to be. 294 00:13:16,433 --> 00:13:19,103 I've been in this business long enough to know what sells, 295 00:13:19,167 --> 00:13:21,597 and I also understand that music is always changing. 296 00:13:21,667 --> 00:13:23,597 Then you can't-- You can't-- You can't tell me that-- 297 00:13:23,667 --> 00:13:26,827 EBJ Music is looking forward to progressing with rap music. 298 00:13:26,900 --> 00:13:29,230 You can't tell me that "Humpty Dance" ain't as catchy as "You Can't Touch This." 299 00:13:29,300 --> 00:13:30,630 But it's more than just being catchy. 300 00:13:30,700 --> 00:13:32,170 It's more than just being catchy. 301 00:13:32,233 --> 00:13:34,333 Hey, can you cover me for a few? 302 00:13:34,400 --> 00:13:36,130 ...and NWA don't make great songs... 303 00:13:36,200 --> 00:13:37,600 ...has a melody, that has a message... 304 00:13:37,667 --> 00:13:40,297 ...that aren't more than catchy and have messages. 305 00:13:40,367 --> 00:13:41,397 I don't think so. (applause) 306 00:13:41,467 --> 00:13:42,927 Public Enemy don't have a message? 307 00:13:43,067 --> 00:13:44,467 Well, but we want-- 308 00:13:44,533 --> 00:13:46,303 Public Enemy don't have a message. We want melody. 309 00:13:55,600 --> 00:13:58,670 (knocking on door) 310 00:14:00,867 --> 00:14:02,597 (knocking continues) 311 00:14:15,700 --> 00:14:20,400 Yo, man, we found that motherfucker that killed Bug. 312 00:14:20,467 --> 00:14:21,627 Yo! 313 00:14:21,700 --> 00:14:24,830 Yo, Ahm, man. 314 00:14:24,900 --> 00:14:27,070 Look, man, this is Bug's-- 315 00:14:30,267 --> 00:14:33,197 Look, man, stop tripping over that woman, a'ight? 316 00:14:33,267 --> 00:14:35,597 If she ain't want it, she ain't want it. 317 00:14:35,667 --> 00:14:38,727 I mean, if you really wanna do something for her, 318 00:14:38,800 --> 00:14:42,130 That motherfucker's staying at his girl's crib up in Crown Heights. 319 00:14:42,200 --> 00:14:45,500 We got eyes on him. 320 00:14:51,567 --> 00:14:52,497 (door slams) 321 00:14:54,867 --> 00:14:56,197 Okay. 322 00:14:56,267 --> 00:14:58,397 It's time to open it to the audience for questions. 323 00:14:58,467 --> 00:15:00,097 Uh... 324 00:15:00,167 --> 00:15:01,427 The young lady in the yellow shirt. 325 00:15:06,567 --> 00:15:08,627 I got a question for Barry. 326 00:15:10,767 --> 00:15:16,527 I wanna know how you use a coke habit as an artist's expense. 327 00:15:16,600 --> 00:15:17,670 Yo... 328 00:15:17,733 --> 00:15:19,173 Creative accounting or something, what? 329 00:15:19,233 --> 00:15:20,733 This cornfed motherfucker used to work with me 330 00:15:20,800 --> 00:15:24,070 until I fired his ass for pocketing artists' money. 331 00:15:24,100 --> 00:15:26,500 Brother, you don't have no money to steal. 332 00:15:26,567 --> 00:15:29,927 Huh? Yo, this man ain't got no distribution, people, 333 00:15:30,067 --> 00:15:31,427 you know what I'm saying? 334 00:15:31,500 --> 00:15:33,800 If you tell the folks that you giving them a record deal... 335 00:15:33,867 --> 00:15:35,597 You talking, but what-- 336 00:15:35,667 --> 00:15:38,167 You first ought to make sure that you to enough wax in your store, right? 337 00:15:38,233 --> 00:15:39,303 What have you ever started? 338 00:15:39,367 --> 00:15:40,627 Nothing! You a leech, boss! 339 00:15:40,700 --> 00:15:42,200 You don't know nothing about being no-- 340 00:15:42,267 --> 00:15:44,797 Hey, hey, look, your boy-- You stepping up? 341 00:15:44,867 --> 00:15:45,867 (overlapping shouting) 342 00:15:45,933 --> 00:15:47,603 You won't be nothing without me! 343 00:15:47,667 --> 00:15:49,067 You wanna step up? 344 00:15:49,067 --> 00:15:50,367 I'm the cat who helped you start this thing! 345 00:15:50,433 --> 00:15:52,503 You a sucker, you gonna always be a sucker. 346 00:15:52,567 --> 00:15:54,827 I knew that nigga Fouray wasn't shit. 347 00:15:54,900 --> 00:15:56,300 Come on, let's go. 348 00:15:56,367 --> 00:15:58,127 I'm so scared. Yeah, I want you to be. 349 00:15:58,200 --> 00:15:59,830 Be very scared. Ooh, I'm scared! 350 00:15:59,900 --> 00:16:01,600 Get outta here, you a sucker! 351 00:16:03,300 --> 00:16:05,470 My mom got called into work last minute. 352 00:16:05,533 --> 00:16:06,433 Okay. 353 00:16:06,500 --> 00:16:09,130 I gotta go catch Imani. 354 00:16:12,167 --> 00:16:15,727 Imani X! Mrs. Williams! 355 00:16:15,800 --> 00:16:18,500 Please! Please! I... 356 00:16:18,567 --> 00:16:19,667 Tell me. 357 00:16:19,733 --> 00:16:22,103 How is that man gonna manage Imani 358 00:16:22,167 --> 00:16:25,167 when he can't even manage his own God damn self, huh? 359 00:16:25,233 --> 00:16:26,733 I am sorry for all the drama. 360 00:16:26,800 --> 00:16:28,500 Gordie is Barry's closest childhood friend. 361 00:16:28,567 --> 00:16:29,967 You know how those things can turn ugly. 362 00:16:30,067 --> 00:16:33,127 And what exactly is Fouray gonna do for my baby? 363 00:16:33,200 --> 00:16:35,100 He's gonna make her a star. 364 00:16:35,167 --> 00:16:36,697 So why do I have to audition? 365 00:16:36,767 --> 00:16:38,697 Please, believe me, 366 00:16:38,767 --> 00:16:41,727 the auditions are just a formality, trust me. 367 00:16:44,800 --> 00:16:46,070 Let's just do it. 368 00:16:46,067 --> 00:16:47,827 I already took the whole day off anyway. 369 00:16:47,900 --> 00:16:51,070 In that nasty-ass Army surplus shit? 370 00:16:51,133 --> 00:16:53,403 Ain't nobody at war. 371 00:16:53,467 --> 00:16:55,267 Ma, why you tripping? 372 00:16:55,333 --> 00:16:57,573 Because, we trying to get you a deal, 373 00:16:57,633 --> 00:16:58,873 and you running around here 374 00:16:58,933 --> 00:17:00,773 looking like a raggedy-ass little boy. 375 00:17:00,833 --> 00:17:02,073 Oh, hey, girl. Hey. 376 00:17:02,133 --> 00:17:03,573 Just wanted to let you know 377 00:17:03,633 --> 00:17:05,073 that the article on Barry got approved. 378 00:17:05,133 --> 00:17:06,573 Dope, that's great news. 379 00:17:06,633 --> 00:17:08,103 Hey, can you help me out with something? 380 00:17:08,167 --> 00:17:10,827 I need a few seconds with Imani. 381 00:17:10,900 --> 00:17:12,070 Got it. Thanks. 382 00:17:12,067 --> 00:17:13,067 Here, take the baby. 383 00:17:13,067 --> 00:17:14,327 (baby fussing) 384 00:17:14,400 --> 00:17:16,470 I'll get her from you later. 385 00:17:16,533 --> 00:17:18,833 You have a cheetah dress on right now, Mom? You feelin' it? 386 00:17:18,900 --> 00:17:20,130 I do? Hey. 387 00:17:20,200 --> 00:17:21,500 You have a cheetah dress. 388 00:17:21,567 --> 00:17:22,827 I'm Damita Alonzo from the "Village Voice." 389 00:17:22,900 --> 00:17:24,330 I'd like to get a few quotes for a piece 390 00:17:24,400 --> 00:17:26,330 I'm working on about artist management. 391 00:17:26,400 --> 00:17:28,270 Sure. Yeah? Great, thanks. 392 00:17:28,333 --> 00:17:30,303 I'll get you. 393 00:17:30,367 --> 00:17:33,797 What magazine did you say you worked for? 394 00:17:33,867 --> 00:17:35,227 Sorry about your mom. 395 00:17:35,300 --> 00:17:37,730 It's not your fault. Whose kid? 396 00:17:37,800 --> 00:17:39,170 Not mine. 397 00:17:39,233 --> 00:17:41,773 Hey, I think Barry will be ready for you in a sec. 398 00:17:41,833 --> 00:17:43,203 I'll go check. 399 00:17:43,267 --> 00:17:45,567 Come on. Come on. 400 00:17:47,400 --> 00:17:49,370 Who left this beautiful child with you? 401 00:17:49,433 --> 00:17:52,173 Whoa! Okay-- 402 00:17:52,233 --> 00:17:53,933 Okay, but whose baby is this? 403 00:17:54,067 --> 00:17:56,297 (sniffing) All right! 404 00:17:56,367 --> 00:18:00,427 (clapping) Let's get the party started! 405 00:18:00,500 --> 00:18:02,200 No, no, no. It's all right. 406 00:18:02,267 --> 00:18:04,167 Yo, let-- let me see what you got. 407 00:18:04,233 --> 00:18:06,633 * Words of a mastermind, that's how I'm feeling * 408 00:18:06,700 --> 00:18:08,900 * Knocking MCs out like Mike Tyson did Givens * 409 00:18:08,967 --> 00:18:11,467 * Rhyme after rhyme, I'm flowing without a flaw * 410 00:18:11,533 --> 00:18:13,673 * I keep it going and going without a pause * 411 00:18:13,733 --> 00:18:15,933 * Word to Chuck D, nasty it must be * 412 00:18:16,067 --> 00:18:17,967 * You wanna draw hammers, but you can't even touch me * 413 00:18:18,067 --> 00:18:19,497 * 'Cause you don't really want it * 414 00:18:19,567 --> 00:18:21,127 * And you ain't gonna blast, son * 415 00:18:21,200 --> 00:18:22,800 * Any day stepping up to me be your last one * 416 00:18:22,867 --> 00:18:24,927 * So stop all the fronting and acting * 417 00:18:25,067 --> 00:18:27,467 * I'm coming out of Queensbridge, the main attraction * 418 00:18:27,533 --> 00:18:29,073 * You now listening to the best, kid * 419 00:18:29,133 --> 00:18:31,633 * Telling whack MCs step off like a jet bridge * 420 00:18:31,700 --> 00:18:33,300 * Born with the gift of gab * 421 00:18:33,367 --> 00:18:35,727 * Heading to liquor store looking for a fifth to grab * 422 00:18:35,800 --> 00:18:39,070 * In the studio when I put pen to pad, I'm out of orbit * 423 00:18:39,067 --> 00:18:41,597 * And keep coming right back with all that raw shit * 424 00:18:41,667 --> 00:18:43,927 Okay, you nice with yours, kid, for sure. 425 00:18:44,067 --> 00:18:46,897 You got flow. Keep-- Keep doing your thing. 426 00:18:46,967 --> 00:18:48,327 Who's next, though? 427 00:18:48,400 --> 00:18:49,600 I need next. Next, next. 428 00:18:49,667 --> 00:18:52,067 * Go! Go! * 429 00:18:52,067 --> 00:18:54,067 * Go, go, go, go, go * 430 00:18:54,133 --> 00:18:56,203 (cheering and applause) 431 00:18:56,267 --> 00:18:57,697 ** 432 00:18:57,767 --> 00:18:58,867 (scratching) 433 00:18:58,933 --> 00:19:00,933 (indistinct rap music and scratching) 434 00:19:08,533 --> 00:19:10,803 (crowd cheering) 435 00:19:18,567 --> 00:19:20,067 * There it is * 436 00:19:20,067 --> 00:19:21,067 (crowd cheering) 437 00:19:21,067 --> 00:19:22,827 All flash. 438 00:19:22,900 --> 00:19:25,530 ** 439 00:19:26,600 --> 00:19:28,430 (record trilling) 440 00:19:28,500 --> 00:19:31,570 (crowd cheering) 441 00:19:34,100 --> 00:19:37,430 (scratching) 442 00:19:37,500 --> 00:19:39,230 * There it is, there it is * 443 00:19:39,300 --> 00:19:41,530 * There it is, there it is, there it is, there it is * 444 00:19:41,600 --> 00:19:44,370 * There it is, there it is, there it is, there it is... * 445 00:19:44,433 --> 00:19:46,703 (music continues) 446 00:19:48,867 --> 00:19:49,627 Oh, no, he did not. 447 00:19:49,700 --> 00:19:51,200 * There it is * 448 00:19:51,267 --> 00:19:53,497 * There it is, there it is, there it is...* 449 00:19:53,567 --> 00:19:55,097 What is that, a baby's arm? 450 00:19:55,167 --> 00:19:56,467 * There it is... * 451 00:19:56,533 --> 00:19:57,833 Yo, man, what is wrong with you? 452 00:19:57,900 --> 00:19:59,800 * There it is, there it is... * 453 00:19:59,867 --> 00:20:00,997 (music stops) 454 00:20:01,067 --> 00:20:03,067 Man, he gets good traction with that thing. 455 00:20:03,133 --> 00:20:05,033 What a dick move. 456 00:20:05,100 --> 00:20:06,530 (laughter) 457 00:20:06,600 --> 00:20:09,170 Make some noise for DJ Breakmaster G, y'all! 458 00:20:09,233 --> 00:20:11,473 (cheering and applause) 459 00:20:11,533 --> 00:20:12,773 Yo, you still go by the name DJ DeeVee? 460 00:20:12,833 --> 00:20:14,733 Nah, it's just DeeVee. Okay. 461 00:20:14,800 --> 00:20:17,430 Make some noise for our challenger, DeeVee, y'all! 462 00:20:17,500 --> 00:20:19,970 (cheering and applause) 463 00:20:20,033 --> 00:20:21,433 DeeVee, where you from? 464 00:20:21,500 --> 00:20:23,300 From Queens! 465 00:20:23,367 --> 00:20:24,997 (cheering and applause) 466 00:20:26,400 --> 00:20:29,000 It's on you, Queens. 467 00:20:29,067 --> 00:20:30,667 (crowd chattering) 468 00:20:32,300 --> 00:20:34,630 I don't know his fucking crates! 469 00:20:34,700 --> 00:20:36,600 I should have known you was gonna choke. 470 00:20:36,667 --> 00:20:38,967 Yo, this sucker's from Queens. 471 00:20:39,033 --> 00:20:40,233 (audience booing) 472 00:20:40,300 --> 00:20:41,570 Yo, is Brooklyn in the house? 473 00:20:41,633 --> 00:20:42,673 (scattered cheers) 474 00:20:42,733 --> 00:20:44,933 Fuck that guy. Don't listen to him. 475 00:20:47,900 --> 00:20:50,000 Actually, I think I will. 476 00:20:50,067 --> 00:20:51,927 Fuckin' hypocrite. 477 00:20:52,000 --> 00:20:53,470 (scattered cheers) 478 00:20:53,533 --> 00:20:55,503 (man) What's up? See what Queens about. 479 00:20:55,567 --> 00:20:57,897 (scratching record) 480 00:21:00,333 --> 00:21:02,703 * All you other DJs be at your best * 481 00:21:02,767 --> 00:21:04,967 * All you other DJs just-- just confess * 482 00:21:05,067 --> 00:21:07,327 * All you other DJs you can steal your all * 483 00:21:07,400 --> 00:21:10,070 * All you other DJs just take your fall * 484 00:21:10,133 --> 00:21:12,733 * All you other DJs already try * 485 00:21:12,800 --> 00:21:14,970 * All you other DJs disqualify * 486 00:21:15,067 --> 00:21:17,397 * If you think you can beat him I'd say you're wrong * 487 00:21:17,467 --> 00:21:20,067 * If you think you can beat him I'd say you're wrong * 488 00:21:20,133 --> 00:21:22,433 * If you think you can beat him I'd say you're wrong * 489 00:21:22,500 --> 00:21:25,200 * All you other DJs think-- think you can beat him * 490 00:21:25,267 --> 00:21:27,467 * All you other DJs you must be nuts * 491 00:21:27,533 --> 00:21:30,073 * All you other DJs think-- think you can beat him * 492 00:21:30,133 --> 00:21:33,233 * All you other DJs you must be nuts * 493 00:21:33,300 --> 00:21:34,600 (cheers and jeers) 494 00:21:34,667 --> 00:21:36,267 * DJs think-- think * 495 00:21:36,333 --> 00:21:37,733 (record scratching) 496 00:21:37,800 --> 00:21:40,900 * Other DJs you must be nuts * 497 00:21:40,967 --> 00:21:42,797 * All you other DJs * 498 00:21:42,867 --> 00:21:44,727 * Think-- think-- you can beat him * 499 00:21:44,800 --> 00:21:46,230 * Other DJs * 500 00:21:46,300 --> 00:21:48,400 * You must be nuts * 501 00:21:48,467 --> 00:21:50,067 (cheers and jeers) 502 00:21:50,067 --> 00:21:52,067 * Still scratching cuts-- cuts * 503 00:21:52,067 --> 00:21:54,467 (scratching) 504 00:22:11,767 --> 00:22:15,567 (cheering and applause) 505 00:22:15,633 --> 00:22:18,433 All right. Wow, okay, okay. 506 00:22:18,500 --> 00:22:21,170 Let's go to the judges and see who won that round. 507 00:22:24,533 --> 00:22:25,933 (overlapping chatter) 508 00:22:26,067 --> 00:22:27,197 ** 509 00:22:27,267 --> 00:22:29,697 DeeVee! 510 00:22:29,767 --> 00:22:30,967 (speaking indistinctly) 511 00:22:31,067 --> 00:22:33,527 Make some noise for DeeVee, y'all! 512 00:22:33,600 --> 00:22:35,500 (cheering and applause) 513 00:22:37,367 --> 00:22:39,067 My man Yapmaster B.L. 514 00:22:39,067 --> 00:22:40,867 is in central booking right now, right? 515 00:22:40,933 --> 00:22:44,473 So I'm gonna do his part and I'm gonna do my part, right? 516 00:22:45,633 --> 00:22:46,573 (beat starts) 517 00:22:46,633 --> 00:22:47,973 Check it out. 518 00:22:48,067 --> 00:22:49,897 * I got the beat, no, I got the beat * 519 00:22:49,967 --> 00:22:52,597 * Yo we got the beat to rock the streets, huh * 520 00:22:52,667 --> 00:22:55,067 * I got the beat, yo, I got the beat * 521 00:22:55,133 --> 00:22:57,433 * Yo, we got the beat to rock the streets, yo * 522 00:22:57,500 --> 00:23:00,070 * I'll hip the hop and I'll flip the flop * 523 00:23:00,100 --> 00:23:02,670 * There's a drip a drop and I'm not a cop * 524 00:23:02,733 --> 00:23:04,673 * Yo, together we could rock this beat nonstop * 525 00:23:04,733 --> 00:23:06,333 Yo... * We're the B.L. Crew * 526 00:23:06,400 --> 00:23:08,070 * And we can never be stopped, huh * 527 00:23:08,100 --> 00:23:09,800 Time out, time out, time out, yo, time out, time out. 528 00:23:09,867 --> 00:23:11,697 Do you know what year it is, man? 529 00:23:11,767 --> 00:23:13,627 It's 1990. Are you sure? 530 00:23:13,700 --> 00:23:16,330 Do you know that for a fact? 531 00:23:16,400 --> 00:23:18,070 You looking real fam-- 532 00:23:18,100 --> 00:23:19,470 Yo... 533 00:23:19,533 --> 00:23:20,633 Yo, Ponds, that's the motherfucker 534 00:23:20,700 --> 00:23:22,130 who's bootlegging our shit! 535 00:23:22,200 --> 00:23:23,070 Oh! I recognize you! 536 00:23:23,100 --> 00:23:24,670 Get him, grab him, Ponds! 537 00:23:24,733 --> 00:23:26,303 (elevator bell dings) 538 00:23:28,767 --> 00:23:30,827 What now, Juggy? 539 00:23:30,900 --> 00:23:32,070 I know you're very busy 540 00:23:32,133 --> 00:23:34,973 with the new job and the fancy title, 541 00:23:35,067 --> 00:23:40,127 so I reached out to some old friends from back in the day 542 00:23:40,200 --> 00:23:44,600 and I have secured for you about a dozen or so stations 543 00:23:44,667 --> 00:23:46,897 that are just chomping at the bit 544 00:23:46,967 --> 00:23:49,367 to put Keith Sweat's new single 545 00:23:49,433 --> 00:23:51,573 into their rotations. 546 00:23:52,767 --> 00:23:55,527 Why would you do that? You don't work at EBJ. 547 00:23:55,600 --> 00:23:57,500 You don't work anywhere, for that matter. 548 00:23:57,567 --> 00:23:59,227 (chuckling) 549 00:23:59,300 --> 00:24:00,930 I just-- I... 550 00:24:03,067 --> 00:24:04,897 I want to see you succeed. 551 00:24:04,967 --> 00:24:06,167 Mm-hmm. 552 00:24:08,067 --> 00:24:09,167 Hmm. 553 00:24:09,233 --> 00:24:11,233 You know, sometimes... 554 00:24:11,300 --> 00:24:14,200 a good word from an old pal can go a long way. 555 00:24:14,267 --> 00:24:15,827 (elevator bell dings) 556 00:24:15,900 --> 00:24:18,830 It certainly can't hurt to have "I'll Give All my Love to You" 557 00:24:18,900 --> 00:24:22,400 playing in three major Midwest markets. 558 00:24:22,467 --> 00:24:24,527 Well, I'm sorry, did I overstep? 559 00:24:24,600 --> 00:24:25,870 (elevator bell dings) 560 00:24:25,933 --> 00:24:27,103 You want me to call 'em all back 561 00:24:27,167 --> 00:24:30,067 and tell 'em it's a no-go? 562 00:24:30,100 --> 00:24:32,300 * Taken from the motherland, stolen from our homes * 563 00:24:32,367 --> 00:24:34,497 * To rap for the white man on his microphones * 564 00:24:34,567 --> 00:24:36,927 * They call it new music, but that ain't a fact * 565 00:24:37,067 --> 00:24:39,127 * 'Cause it was already here and created by blacks * 566 00:24:39,200 --> 00:24:41,530 * First they stole rock and roll then they stole the soul * 567 00:24:41,600 --> 00:24:43,770 * Left brother Chuck Berry starving out in the cold * 568 00:24:43,833 --> 00:24:46,273 * And now rapping is hot and you know what's a waste? * 569 00:24:46,333 --> 00:24:48,533 * We trying to get home but we on third base * 570 00:24:48,600 --> 00:24:49,970 Sashay! 571 00:24:50,067 --> 00:24:52,167 All right, we not looking for the next Clan. 572 00:24:52,233 --> 00:24:53,733 Say, my brother... 573 00:24:53,800 --> 00:24:55,900 who's distributing this so-called label? 574 00:24:55,967 --> 00:24:57,797 Okay, I can't deal with this shit. 575 00:24:57,867 --> 00:24:59,827 I'm out, all right? Move. 576 00:24:59,900 --> 00:25:01,500 The revolution ain't gonna televised, 577 00:25:01,567 --> 00:25:02,927 Fuckin' around with y'all clowns. Imani X is ready. 578 00:25:03,067 --> 00:25:04,567 Well, you tell her to leave her demo. 579 00:25:04,633 --> 00:25:05,973 But she's been waiting for-- I don't care! 580 00:25:06,067 --> 00:25:08,397 What'd I say? She can wait forever! 581 00:25:16,700 --> 00:25:19,770 (indistinct chatter) 582 00:25:19,833 --> 00:25:21,873 Yo, J, what's up? 583 00:25:23,100 --> 00:25:25,070 What you doing here, Tiffany? 584 00:25:25,067 --> 00:25:27,267 Ain't nobody interested in that lame flow. 585 00:25:27,333 --> 00:25:28,733 Boy, what? 586 00:25:28,800 --> 00:25:30,070 I'm the reason why people checking for you now. 587 00:25:30,067 --> 00:25:33,497 If you're the reason I got this deal, 588 00:25:33,567 --> 00:25:36,097 then how come you don't have a deal at all? 589 00:25:36,167 --> 00:25:37,727 Riddle me that. 590 00:25:44,300 --> 00:25:46,870 There you are. Is Barry ready for me? 591 00:25:46,933 --> 00:25:48,473 Well, not exactly. 592 00:25:48,533 --> 00:25:50,973 Barry just got called into an important emergency meeting, 593 00:25:51,067 --> 00:25:52,927 but he's promised to listen to your demo-- I knew it. 594 00:25:53,067 --> 00:25:54,627 He promised me-- Look, I-- I knew. 595 00:25:54,700 --> 00:25:56,470 I told you, baby. 596 00:25:56,533 --> 00:25:57,873 This bitch ain't shit. 597 00:25:57,933 --> 00:25:59,703 I-- I-- Just like her boss. 598 00:25:59,767 --> 00:26:01,197 Let's go. 599 00:26:08,267 --> 00:26:09,827 (bell chimes) 600 00:26:28,733 --> 00:26:30,703 Yo, why is you sweating me, man? 601 00:26:30,767 --> 00:26:31,867 You buy something or not? 602 00:26:31,933 --> 00:26:33,073 Ma, Ma, I got it. 603 00:26:43,133 --> 00:26:45,403 You're Jamil's little brother, yeah? 604 00:26:45,467 --> 00:26:47,067 Tell him what's up. 605 00:26:49,567 --> 00:26:50,597 (bell chimes) 606 00:26:50,667 --> 00:26:52,167 He's a good kid. 607 00:26:52,233 --> 00:26:54,133 Good at stealing. 608 00:26:54,200 --> 00:26:56,400 The store's dead. I've got a gig. 609 00:26:56,467 --> 00:26:57,667 And you leave me here? 610 00:26:57,733 --> 00:27:00,733 My other job is important, too, Oma. 611 00:27:00,800 --> 00:27:02,870 (cheering and applause) 612 00:27:02,933 --> 00:27:05,233 Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay. 613 00:27:05,300 --> 00:27:07,830 This is what it's about right now. 614 00:27:07,900 --> 00:27:09,830 The big show. 615 00:27:09,900 --> 00:27:12,130 The final round. 616 00:27:12,200 --> 00:27:14,530 Can you fuckin' believe you made it this far? 617 00:27:14,600 --> 00:27:15,870 It's fuckin' crazy. 618 00:27:15,933 --> 00:27:17,173 I know, crazy. 619 00:27:17,233 --> 00:27:20,533 You really want to leave all this? 620 00:27:20,600 --> 00:27:22,170 Man, I don't know. 621 00:27:22,233 --> 00:27:24,873 Okay. We'll send you off right. 622 00:27:24,933 --> 00:27:27,833 Up first is my man DJ Steve T, y'all! 623 00:27:27,900 --> 00:27:30,830 (cheers and jeers) 624 00:27:30,900 --> 00:27:32,300 ** 625 00:27:32,367 --> 00:27:34,427 (turntabling) 626 00:27:52,500 --> 00:27:54,530 (cheering and applause) 627 00:27:58,400 --> 00:28:01,800 Hey, there's an orange record back there, all right? 628 00:28:01,867 --> 00:28:04,367 With a fist on it. Get me that. 629 00:28:04,433 --> 00:28:05,633 ** 630 00:28:05,700 --> 00:28:08,070 (scratching record) 631 00:28:15,600 --> 00:28:17,530 (cheering and applause) 632 00:28:17,600 --> 00:28:19,400 Look at you. Huh? 633 00:28:19,467 --> 00:28:22,367 (cooing softly) 634 00:28:29,900 --> 00:28:31,830 I can't believe I missed everything. 635 00:28:31,900 --> 00:28:33,070 Where were you? 636 00:28:33,067 --> 00:28:34,067 Where do you think? 637 00:28:34,067 --> 00:28:35,327 You don't get a day off? 638 00:28:35,400 --> 00:28:36,900 My dad had a stroke. 639 00:28:36,967 --> 00:28:38,497 Oh, my God, I'm so sorry. 640 00:28:38,567 --> 00:28:40,067 It's fine, it was last year, 641 00:28:40,067 --> 00:28:42,727 but he still can't work, so they expect me to. 642 00:28:42,800 --> 00:28:44,400 So that's why you're always late. 643 00:28:44,467 --> 00:28:45,597 Yeah. 644 00:28:45,667 --> 00:28:47,697 And here I thought you was just on C.P. time. 645 00:28:47,767 --> 00:28:50,327 (both laugh) 646 00:28:50,400 --> 00:28:53,070 Yo, Imani X is battling Ill Jake in the lobby. 647 00:28:54,967 --> 00:28:57,627 (singsong) You gonna fall asleep. 648 00:28:57,700 --> 00:29:00,730 Uh... Tamika, right? 649 00:29:00,800 --> 00:29:02,300 Yes? 650 00:29:02,367 --> 00:29:04,897 What-- this your baby? 651 00:29:04,967 --> 00:29:06,497 Yes. 652 00:29:06,567 --> 00:29:08,627 Hi. Thank you. 653 00:29:08,700 --> 00:29:09,970 And don't forget her bunny. 654 00:29:10,067 --> 00:29:12,067 Hi. Oh. Hi... 655 00:29:12,100 --> 00:29:13,970 * Let me take this intermission * 656 00:29:14,067 --> 00:29:16,427 * To say from musician wishing * 657 00:29:16,500 --> 00:29:18,430 * Ill Jake can't be wrong when I tell y'all * 658 00:29:18,500 --> 00:29:21,230 * That this black bitch belongs in the kitchen * 659 00:29:21,300 --> 00:29:22,870 * Cooking my eggs and my biscuits * 660 00:29:22,933 --> 00:29:25,403 * And stop frontin', you ain't like a Jamaican * 661 00:29:25,467 --> 00:29:27,497 * I see the crown and it's ripe for the taking * 662 00:29:27,567 --> 00:29:30,327 * You ain't an MC you a dyke in the making * 663 00:29:30,400 --> 00:29:32,230 * Now you wanna pop off, cry about it * 664 00:29:32,300 --> 00:29:34,070 * Your hair you can chop off * 665 00:29:34,067 --> 00:29:36,067 * That's what hoes do when y'all careers drop off * 666 00:29:36,100 --> 00:29:37,530 * How did I get here? * 667 00:29:37,600 --> 00:29:40,300 * Back in the middle with this Monie Love knockoff * 668 00:29:40,367 --> 00:29:42,227 * Y'all say he ain't right * 669 00:29:42,300 --> 00:29:44,430 * But she ain't Latifah and she ain't Lyte * 670 00:29:44,500 --> 00:29:46,730 * Ain't nobody gonna sign you 'cause you ain't light * 671 00:29:46,800 --> 00:29:48,770 * And your rhymes ain't even tight, a'ight? * 672 00:29:48,833 --> 00:29:50,873 (crowd "oohs") Yeah. 673 00:29:50,933 --> 00:29:53,673 And you can take that back to the boys' bathroom, Imani. 674 00:29:53,733 --> 00:29:58,633 (beat continues) 675 00:29:58,700 --> 00:29:59,830 Okay, all right. 676 00:29:59,900 --> 00:30:01,170 That was cute for you. 677 00:30:01,233 --> 00:30:02,803 He clearly doesn't get any pussy. 678 00:30:02,867 --> 00:30:03,797 We get it. (all chattering) 679 00:30:03,867 --> 00:30:05,527 * Uhh, yo * 680 00:30:05,600 --> 00:30:07,500 * I don't claim to be the meanest chick * 681 00:30:07,567 --> 00:30:09,927 * It's been a while since I seen a scene this thick * 682 00:30:10,000 --> 00:30:12,400 * Matter fact the last time I seen a scene this thick * 683 00:30:12,467 --> 00:30:14,927 * Was probably the last time Ill Jake seen his dick * 684 00:30:15,000 --> 00:30:16,500 * And now I got a gunclap * 685 00:30:16,567 --> 00:30:18,797 * How a diabetic claiming that he run rap * 686 00:30:18,867 --> 00:30:20,827 * When he probably can't even run laps * 687 00:30:20,900 --> 00:30:22,900 * Look at his stomach, it's done lapped over his belt * 688 00:30:22,967 --> 00:30:24,597 * Where yonder money buns at * 689 00:30:24,667 --> 00:30:26,627 * So let's put it on a display * 690 00:30:26,700 --> 00:30:28,770 * It's time for the truth, it's overdue * 691 00:30:28,833 --> 00:30:31,303 * Now I'll admit the little rhyme that you spit was ill * 692 00:30:31,367 --> 00:30:33,997 * But not as half as ill as the ones I wrote for you * 693 00:30:34,067 --> 00:30:36,097 * Jake, you a snake and I got you rattled * 694 00:30:36,167 --> 00:30:38,397 * John Candy ass nigga, how you like them apples? * 695 00:30:38,467 --> 00:30:40,167 * How you like it when a girl get at you? * 696 00:30:40,233 --> 00:30:41,773 * But I'm gonna be considerate stock * 697 00:30:41,833 --> 00:30:43,503 * You look ill, Jake, don't go into shock * 698 00:30:43,567 --> 00:30:45,797 * Is there a nurse in the house and a doc * 699 00:30:45,867 --> 00:30:47,727 * That can administer this fat nigga's insulin shot? * 700 00:30:47,800 --> 00:30:49,470 * Wonder Woman and I'm packing the lassos * 701 00:30:49,533 --> 00:30:51,603 * Smacking all you cackling assholes * 702 00:30:51,667 --> 00:30:53,367 * So let's give it up to the fatso * 703 00:30:53,433 --> 00:30:55,073 * Clap clap, nigga, you made it * 704 00:30:55,133 --> 00:30:56,203 That's my star. * Signed to a deal * 705 00:30:56,267 --> 00:30:58,127 * But you not top pedigree * 706 00:30:58,200 --> 00:30:59,870 * Call me a bitch but everybody know this bitch * 707 00:31:00,067 --> 00:31:02,867 * Is more man than your bitch ass'll ever be * 708 00:31:02,933 --> 00:31:04,733 (crowd gasps and applauds) 709 00:31:04,800 --> 00:31:06,070 Yeah! 710 00:31:06,133 --> 00:31:08,503 (cheering and applause) 711 00:31:13,067 --> 00:31:14,127 Hey! 712 00:31:14,200 --> 00:31:15,130 Hey yourself, culture vulture. 713 00:31:15,200 --> 00:31:16,600 (Nikki) What the fuck? 714 00:31:16,667 --> 00:31:18,097 It's okay, Nikki, give Jake some space. 715 00:31:18,167 --> 00:31:20,697 He just got sunned by an earth. 716 00:31:20,767 --> 00:31:21,697 (laughter) Bitch. 717 00:31:21,767 --> 00:31:23,427 Fuck you, egg roll. 718 00:31:23,500 --> 00:31:24,870 Fuck you, fat boy! 719 00:31:24,933 --> 00:31:26,173 (crowd) Ooh... 720 00:31:28,467 --> 00:31:31,497 Hey. Don't listen to that knucklehead. 721 00:31:31,567 --> 00:31:32,967 Uh, I-- I won't. 722 00:31:33,067 --> 00:31:34,197 Hey, I'm Ralph McDaniels. 723 00:31:34,267 --> 00:31:36,797 I'm Josie Cho, hey. Nice to meet you. 724 00:31:36,867 --> 00:31:38,867 I'd love to see your photos when you get 'em developed. 725 00:31:38,933 --> 00:31:41,403 Yeah! (chuckling) 726 00:31:43,633 --> 00:31:46,403 (train squealing) 727 00:31:48,467 --> 00:31:50,127 (baby crying) 728 00:31:56,800 --> 00:31:58,300 (metallic "clack") 729 00:32:04,533 --> 00:32:07,233 (rattling) 730 00:32:09,100 --> 00:32:11,370 (woman gasping in ecstasy) 731 00:32:27,233 --> 00:32:30,203 (gasping continues) 732 00:32:39,900 --> 00:32:40,970 (woman shrieks) 733 00:32:41,067 --> 00:32:42,667 (man) Yo, what you doing? 734 00:32:42,733 --> 00:32:44,073 Yo, what you want me to do with her? 735 00:32:44,067 --> 00:32:45,067 Let her go. Don't you even-- 736 00:32:45,100 --> 00:32:46,070 Fuck you mean? Let her go! 737 00:32:46,100 --> 00:32:47,770 Fuck, man! (grunts) 738 00:32:47,833 --> 00:32:49,233 Come on, bitch. Come on. 739 00:32:49,300 --> 00:32:50,530 (woman shrieking) 740 00:32:51,967 --> 00:32:53,327 Don't even think about it. 741 00:32:53,400 --> 00:32:55,500 (grunting) Run, bitch! 742 00:32:57,600 --> 00:32:58,700 (gunshot) 743 00:32:58,767 --> 00:33:01,627 (screaming) 744 00:33:05,567 --> 00:33:08,397 (cheering and applause) 745 00:33:08,467 --> 00:33:11,127 All right, y'all, all right, y'all, this is it! 746 00:33:11,200 --> 00:33:14,100 Our challenger DeeVee is about ready to get this shit started, 747 00:33:14,167 --> 00:33:17,067 so without any further ado, let's go, DeeVee. 748 00:33:17,100 --> 00:33:18,870 (scattered cheers and applause) 749 00:33:21,800 --> 00:33:22,930 ** 750 00:33:23,067 --> 00:33:25,667 (scattered cheers) 751 00:33:32,367 --> 00:33:36,067 (scratching) 752 00:33:46,567 --> 00:33:48,967 (audience shouting) 753 00:33:52,633 --> 00:33:55,103 (turntabling) 754 00:34:11,367 --> 00:34:13,167 Hey! (crowd cheering) 755 00:34:13,233 --> 00:34:14,673 (crowd) Hey! 756 00:34:15,633 --> 00:34:17,133 Hey! (records snags) 757 00:34:17,200 --> 00:34:19,470 (crowd protesting) 758 00:34:19,533 --> 00:34:22,573 (beats going out of sync) 759 00:34:22,633 --> 00:34:24,703 (scratch) 760 00:34:24,767 --> 00:34:26,897 (crowd groans) Oh, ho ho, the pressure. 761 00:34:26,967 --> 00:34:28,167 The pressure. 762 00:34:28,233 --> 00:34:30,533 Somebody lost control of their vehicle. 763 00:34:30,600 --> 00:34:33,130 (cheering and applause) 764 00:34:35,267 --> 00:34:37,067 Hey, man, close, but no cigar. 765 00:34:37,067 --> 00:34:39,067 Make some noise for DeeVee, y'all. 766 00:34:39,067 --> 00:34:40,927 (cheering and applause) 767 00:34:44,367 --> 00:34:46,297 Hey... congratulations, man. 768 00:34:46,367 --> 00:34:47,527 I was worried for a minute. 769 00:34:47,600 --> 00:34:49,700 (laughing) 770 00:34:49,767 --> 00:34:52,427 (cheering and applause) 771 00:34:52,500 --> 00:34:54,900 Now, that was fuckin' fantastic. 772 00:34:56,867 --> 00:34:58,197 Yo, Young God, 773 00:34:58,267 --> 00:35:01,297 every time I see you, you doing big things, man. 774 00:35:01,367 --> 00:35:03,367 Ah, thank you, big homey. 775 00:35:03,433 --> 00:35:05,503 Word. We gotta get in the studio. 776 00:35:05,567 --> 00:35:07,167 Absolutely, without a doubt. 777 00:35:07,233 --> 00:35:08,473 Word. 778 00:35:08,533 --> 00:35:10,603 Yo, these shorties trying to holler at you. 779 00:35:12,933 --> 00:35:14,133 Yeah? 780 00:35:14,200 --> 00:35:15,370 Mm-hmm. 781 00:35:15,433 --> 00:35:16,573 Word. 782 00:35:16,633 --> 00:35:18,433 ** 783 00:35:18,500 --> 00:35:20,870 (crowd chatter) 784 00:35:23,133 --> 00:35:24,673 I'm Barry from Ray Fouray Records. 785 00:35:24,733 --> 00:35:26,673 I understand you manage Imani X. 786 00:35:26,733 --> 00:35:29,073 And I'm her mother, Ella Williams. 787 00:35:29,133 --> 00:35:30,673 Well, it's nice to meet you. 788 00:35:30,733 --> 00:35:32,273 Listen, I need your daughter in the studio right now, 789 00:35:32,333 --> 00:35:34,073 and by right now, I mean right now right now. 790 00:35:34,133 --> 00:35:35,203 Hold up,slim. 791 00:35:35,267 --> 00:35:37,797 I been hearing a lot of stuff about you, 792 00:35:37,867 --> 00:35:39,767 and most of it ain't good. 793 00:35:39,833 --> 00:35:42,603 If people ain't hating some, you ain't doing it, right? 794 00:35:42,667 --> 00:35:44,427 I'm doing it. 795 00:35:44,500 --> 00:35:46,870 So let me ask you this. 796 00:35:46,933 --> 00:35:48,633 Like, what you do you need to be on board? 797 00:35:48,700 --> 00:35:50,370 What-- what do you really need? 798 00:35:50,433 --> 00:35:52,273 Two things. 799 00:35:52,333 --> 00:35:53,303 Okay. 800 00:35:53,367 --> 00:35:56,097 $25,000 up front. 801 00:35:57,600 --> 00:35:59,100 You got it. 802 00:35:59,167 --> 00:36:00,267 Cool. What else? 803 00:36:02,067 --> 00:36:04,927 I want that bitch out the picture. 804 00:36:13,600 --> 00:36:15,330 What? What's up? 805 00:36:15,400 --> 00:36:16,870 Barry's signing Imani X. 806 00:36:16,933 --> 00:36:18,603 Really? Mm-hmm. 807 00:36:18,667 --> 00:36:20,827 Yo! And? 808 00:36:20,900 --> 00:36:23,870 And you ain't a part of her team. 809 00:36:23,933 --> 00:36:24,703 What? 810 00:36:24,767 --> 00:36:26,727 You reap what you sow. 811 00:36:32,700 --> 00:36:34,770 Hey, Nikki... 812 00:36:36,100 --> 00:36:37,870 Could I talk to you for a minute? 813 00:36:37,933 --> 00:36:39,973 Yeah, sure, what's up? 814 00:36:40,067 --> 00:36:45,067 Uh, it'd be great if you could get your stuff out of my place. 815 00:36:46,133 --> 00:36:48,103 Okay. Sure, I'll come by tonight. 816 00:36:48,167 --> 00:36:51,797 Great. I'll, uh, I'll stay out later tonight. 817 00:36:56,133 --> 00:36:57,773 Perfect. 818 00:37:01,733 --> 00:37:04,903 ** 819 00:37:32,233 --> 00:37:34,973 (machine buzzing) 820 00:37:36,500 --> 00:37:38,900 (tape rewinding) 821 00:37:42,567 --> 00:37:44,327 (machine buzzing) 822 00:38:06,433 --> 00:38:07,403 (kiss) 823 00:38:08,600 --> 00:38:10,730 Wanna look at Mommy's notes? 824 00:38:10,800 --> 00:38:12,070 What is that? 825 00:38:14,833 --> 00:38:16,703 What's that? 826 00:38:19,767 --> 00:38:21,067 (chuckles) 827 00:39:07,400 --> 00:39:08,870 (pounding on door) 828 00:39:10,200 --> 00:39:12,800 Jesus, David, I'm out. 829 00:39:12,867 --> 00:39:14,127 You got it. 830 00:39:15,467 --> 00:39:18,397 ** 831 00:39:27,367 --> 00:39:28,497 (announcer) Next time on "The Breaks"... 832 00:39:28,567 --> 00:39:30,067 Yo, y'all, I'm ready. 833 00:39:30,067 --> 00:39:31,067 ** 834 00:39:31,100 --> 00:39:32,770 What's your angle in all this? 835 00:39:32,833 --> 00:39:34,073 We don't know this girl. 836 00:39:35,400 --> 00:39:36,430 I need your help. 837 00:39:36,500 --> 00:39:38,300 We're good, the two of us. 838 00:39:38,367 --> 00:39:39,297 (both laughing) 839 00:39:41,700 --> 00:39:42,700 What's in the bag? 840 00:39:42,767 --> 00:39:45,197 You got some balls. 841 00:39:45,267 --> 00:39:48,197 He could die. My baby is not gonna die. 842 00:39:50,667 --> 00:39:52,097 Put the God damn gun down!