Two versions have been released, a special edition with 5 additional songs and different track listing for $5.99 and a 15 track free download version. Both are available exclusively on A-Jaxx’ label website, Godsendant.com in the music store.

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The cool thing about this show was even though it was an action thriller, it focused more on the complex characters and their actions with walked a very thin line between right and wrong. You could’ve called it an updated film noir style with amoral heroes and villains and plots that flip flopped and twisted with every commercial break. And once Peta Wilson got out of her stiff acting by the middle of season 1, she became a complex character that you cheered for, even though you knew she was in way over her head in the villainous, yet good “Section One”.

The real star of the show was the music, both original and selected fore the episodic soundtracks. Music composer Mark Snow, seems to bring everything into the show’s overall dark, yet chilled feeling with songs from Depeche Mode, Mandalay, Engima, Curve, Afro Celt Sound System, Enigma, Gus Gus, Morphine, Mono and others.. and it all worked beautifully. It’s a shame how a lot of shows took the successful elements from Le Femme Nikita without acknowledging how important the show was in the evolution of television series. Watching now, i can see how JJ Abrams to the ‘model’ and crafted ‘Alias’ into a more fine-tuned premise.

All in all, it became my Sunday Night must see show. It ran for 5 seasons and I think Season 2 was their high point. But watching the entire show start to finish should be cool.

La Femme Nikita (or simply Nikita in some countries) is a Canadian/US television spy drama based on the original French film by Luc Besson, co-produced by Jay Firestone (Firestone Entertainment) and Warner Bros, and created for television by Joel Surnow who later co-created 24 with fellow La Femme Nikita executive consultant Robert Cochran. This television series debuted in the United States on USA Network in January 1997 and ran for five seasons until March 2001.[1] La Femme Nikita was the highest-rated drama on American basic cable during its first two seasons; also distributed on television in Canada (as Nikita) and, ultimately, internationally, it continues to have a strong cult following, according to the definitive book on the series written by Christopher Heyn in 2006.[2]

Despite being advertised as an action-oriented series, the series’ uniqueness primarily stems from its deemphasis on action as such and greater reliance on well-crafted dialogue and complex plot structures more common to the genre of sophisticated spy fiction as influenced by film noir and neo-noir. Since its inception, the series did not have a large enough budget to finance complex action sequences (as seen in later dramatic spy fiction or spy thriller TV series such as Alias or 24). Its creative team exhibited great ingenuity marshalling its modest resources, channeling their energies into the writing of episodes with more complex plot structures, fuller character development, and more substantial dialogue for the series’ talented actors (all of which aspects are less costly than filming special effects in action sequences).

The autonomous nature of Section One allowed the writers of this series freedom to explore areas not usually associated with this genre on television. Nikita’s voiceover in Season One establishes the Machiavellian motif of Section One. While founded as a counterterrorism organization (traditionally represented within fiction as good), Section One uses (as a standard) immoral means to achieve its objectives, while still citing efficiency and “service of the greater good” as justification for its actions. Its standardized implementation of draconian procedures include the use (upon both terrorist and innocent) of intimidation, torture (“The White Room”), murder (“cancellation”), assassination, abduction, suicide operatives (“abeyance” operatives), false imprisonment, and terrorist cooperation. In one early episode, for example, in exchange for crucial information Section One hands a woman over to a sadist knowing she will be carved up.

Unlike most organizations engaged in counterterrorism, Section One’s key personnel work neither for monetary gain nor for “pure” ideological devotion; instead, since most of these operatives are purportedly reformed criminals (though their backgrounds are often ambiguous), they work out of fear of execution for substandard performance or disloyalty (fear of being “canceled”). Such a dynamic based on fear fosters a bleak social environment in which there is little interaction among members (except regarding issues relating to work). This rather paranoid environment, combined with the futuristic hyper-realist setting of the organization, the brutally real nature of counterterrorism, and Section One’s particular mantra of efficiency, results in a dark, minimalist ethos reflected or expressed in all aspects of the television series. Most particularly, this is present in its design of costumes and selection and original composition of music, as well as in aspects of dialogue, plot, themes, lighting, and acting modes and camera styles. Also notable are intriguing camera angles and frequent close ups on actors’ facial expressions, focusing especially, during pauses in dialogue or in reaction shots, on their eyes in long takes.

Owing to the harshness (both mental and physical) of the environment in which operatives have to perform, the writing tends not to romanticize any potentially positive aspects of the organization or of most of the series’ characters (excluding Nikita, Birkoff or Walter, and, at times, Michael at his most vulnerable). The series generally exudes a dark tone in keeping with the organizational philosophies, the counterterrorist (frequently dangerously violent) situations, and the requisite tactics used by operatives of Section One. Unlimited operational resources for missions coupled with human propensity to hide ulterior motives and individual personal moral relativism lead to widespread intra- and interdepartmental infighting and recurrent secret alliances, backstabbing, blackmail and abuses of power between and among the characters, especially among those in the highest levels of power: Operations, Madeline, George.

The series raises, explores, and offers fresh insights about ethical and moral issues emerging from the paradoxical nature of a counterterrorism organization which resorts to terrorist methods to succeed in its own ostensibly altruistic goals, and the commensurate dilemmas in which the generally unwilling operatives in such an organization find themselves. Nikita’s unwavering belief in a kind of moral absolutism (as opposed to Section One’s prescribed philosophy of situational ethics) consistently and coherently motivates the underlying dramatic plot conflicts in the majority of the episodes.

CAN’T WAIT!!!! I just introduced my wife to the 1981 version of Clash Of The Titans. As hokey as it was, it was fun to watch. If the new one is half as fun with those special effects, it should be good.

[This Post Hijacked from TheHoodNerd.com] Here’s a 48 track long mixtape to hold you over until the Wu Massacre album releases on March 30th. I haven’t had time to listen to any of it but with 48 tracks I’m sure there are quite a few snippets and skits on here. We’ve already heard the Mef vs Chef which you can find the link for in the track listing. Enjoy.

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Tracklist

1-Intro
2-Mef Vs. Chef (Exclusive)
3-Miranda (Exclusive)
4-House of Flying Daggers
5-The Turn
6-Paisley Darts
7-Silent
8-Cuban Chronicles (Exclusive)
9-Where Your Heat At?
10-Four Minutes to Lock Down
11-All Flowers (Exclusive)
12-RUSH (Mathematics Mix)
13-Method Man PLO Freestyle (Exclusive Classic)
14-RUSH 2
15-One (Mathematics Mix)
16-It’s Yours (Mathematics Mix)
17-Goldmine
18-For This
19-Deadly Venoms
20-Tony Montana
21-Afterparty
22-The General (Exclusive)
23-Murda Goons
24-The M.E.T.H.
25-Wu-Gambino’s
26-260thy
27-Wu-Tangs 1st radio appearance (WBIA-SUPER EXCLUSIVE)
28-St. Ides Commercial (Exclusive)
29-Eye For A Eye
30-Right Back At You
31-Extortion
32-10 Bricks
33-Raekwon and Ghostface Live Radio Freestyle (Exclusive)
34-Iron God Chamber
35-It’s What It Is
36-Diz iz 4 All My Smokers
37-Black Cream (My Guitar)
38-Where It Started At
39-Fast Shadow feat. ODB (Exclusive)
40-Block Rock
41-About Me
42-Drummer
43-Watch Your Mouth
44-Cash Still Rules-Scary Hours
45-Box In Hand
46-7th Chamber Part 2
47-Bonus-Ghostface Freestyle Live On The Radio (Exclusive)
48-Bonus-Newcomer feat. Eyes-Low

I’ve never been a big fan of the Ultimate Universe. They’ve always been ‘imposters’ to me.. except Ultimate Hawkeye. I’ve always like his outfit. But the rest of the Ultimate Universe? Imposters. I tried reading Ultimate X-Men, Ultimate Daredevil and The Ultimates. But they never really grabbed me. That’s why a lot of people were puzzled when I told them I was the worlds biggest Brian Michael Bendis fan. The face that i drool on any and everything he writes, yet I never ONCE picked up a copy of the 130+ issues of his legendary run on Ultimate Spider-Man.

True, I’ve felt a little stupid not reading it. How can you call a person your favorite write and not pick up his best works? Well, I remedied that. Over the past couple months, I’ve been on an archeological “Bendis” dig. I’ve scoured  countless comic book shops and online retailers to piece together my “Bendis Back Issue” longboxes. Within 3 months time, I’ve been able to aquire Bendis back series “Alias”, “The Pulse” and (YES) the entire first run of Ultimate Spider-Man! Now that they are sitting in my digital longbox (scanned and stored on my hardrive), all i need to do is find the time to read them. And with work being pretty time-consuming these days, it’s been pretty hard trying to sit down and start something as epic as 130+ issues of a back comic.. especially when i’m using that time to consume about 10-15 new comics each week.

Luckly, one of those ‘new’ comics is the second volume / rebook of Ultimate Spider-Man. After the horrible, horrible (HORRIBLE) events of “Ultimatum”, whih more or less destroyed the Ultimate Universe and allowed for Ultimate comic books to reboot their product lines.. none of them have been able to maintain the status quo like Ultimate Spidey.

The Brian Michael Bendis still at the helm, this comic picked up 6 months after Magneto’s giant tidal wave destroys New York City and life is getting back to normal. Peter Parker seems to be back to doing his normal routine. Saving the world and trying to main a personal life at the same time. It may not sound like much, but when i tell you that Bendis writes THE Spider-Man you know and love, i really mean it. One of the reasons The New Avengers worked so well is the classic Bendis interactions between Spidey, Wolverine and Luke Cage.

Another cool thing that Bendis is doing is pillaging the character scraps that have been left over from Ultimatum. Now that the X-Men are dead and the Fantastic Four are no more, Bendis as introduced Kitty Pride, Ice Man, and Johnny “The Human Torch” Storm as part of Peter’s supporting cast. And since most of them are staying at Peter’s house, the teenage wackiness has been great. I’ve never been a fan of these types of things, but I’m enjoying this series more and more.

Inspired by ethereal sound masters like J Dilla and Nicolay, Mr. Newday brings you a few musical appetizers to whet your soul. (for more, visit http://www.youtube.com/user/KristopherNewdayTV)

“Say I Do” resonates with a 9^th Wonder – styled rolling beat and sample play, to the extent that the beginning of the track has you anticipating a Little Brother track.  And yet Newday’s vocals pour over the beat like maple syrup.  Did I say smooth? See for yourself.

“2 Women” is actually a free style of sound and vocals…yes sometimes Mr. Newday is a ONE TAKE WONDER when the spirit moves him!  The track is reminiscent of the true music heads who are still driven by their craft and not the $…although with his talent, it’s coming!

We haven’t heard from Ms. Moses in a minute. And since Complex Simplicity is still in regular rotation for me, I’ve been waiting for the next big release from homegirl. In the meantime, she’s dropped a mixtape for all her fans who are waiting patiently for her to return to the spotlight. “Royal Patience.. A Love Journey” is a collection of 12 joints that should keep your thirst quenched until the next major release makes its way to your iPod.

Download As Teedra-Moses.com

2dopboyz is one of the best music aggregators on the net. You’ll always find new hotness there. This time around (and by way of historyofmixtapes.blogspot.com), my man 9th is given us a 2nd anthology of his remix catalog. The first “Invented” mixtape was hot. If you vibed to that one, this one will keep the party goin’. Download and enjoy.

Download Here: 9th Wonder Invented The Remix.. AGAIN

Tracklist

01. Babyface – Grown and Sexy (9th Wonder Please Talk To Me Remix)
02. Memphis Bleek – Be At (9th Wonder Fire Remix)
03. Kanye West f/ Ludacris – Breathe In, Breathe Out (9th Wonder Soul Remix)
04. Goapele – Catch 22 (9th Wonder I’m Stylisticin’ On Ya Remix)
05. Heavy D feat. Diddy – It’s Your Birthday (9th Wonder Let’s Work Remix feat. Diddy)
06. Method Man – Method Man and 9th (9th Wonder Babydoll Remix)
07. Method Man – Method Man and 9th (9th Wonder Pre-quel Remix)
08. Method Man – Method Man and 9th (9th Wonder Rainy Day Remix)
09. Method Man – Method Man and 9th (9th Wonder Smoke Something Remix)
10. Beyonce feat. Donna Summer – Naughty Girl (9th Wonder Hip-Hop Remix)
11. Kanye West f/ Jay-Z – Never Let Me Down (9th Wonder The Real Hip-Hop Remix)
12. Little Brother – Not Enough (More) (9th Wonder STILL Ain’t Enough Remix)
13. Supernatural – Off The Top (9th Wonder Nature Super Remix feat. DJ Babu On De Cuts)
14. Memphis Bleek – R to the O to the C (9th Wonder Creepin’ Through The Hood Remix)
15. Ghostface feat. Jadakiss, Nas and Big L – Run (9th Wonder Remix)
16. Monica feat. Joe Scudda – So Gone (9th Wonder Dedication to the Moon Cuz it’s Black Remix)
17. Twista feat R. Kelly – So Sexy (9th Wonder Change Up Remix)
18. Memphis Bleek – Take a Minute to Breathe (9th Wonder I Can Take It Remix)
19. Common f/. Kanye West  – The Corner (9th Wonder 70’s Pimped Out Willie Hutch Remix)
20. Nas – Thief’s Theme (9th’s Back to Metcalf Remix)
21. Tweet f/ Missy Elliot – Turn Da Lights Off (9th Wonder Oh No You Didn’t Remix)
22. John Legend f/ Renee and Angela – Used To Love You (9th Wonder Playmates Imaging Remix)
23. A Tribe Called Quest f/ Consequence – Wordplay (9th Wonder Lounging Around Remix)

And if you miss it, here’s the original “9th Wonder Invented The Remix”

(from okayplayer) Even though Foreign Exchange didn’t bring home the Grammy Sunday night, Quality Time Online wanted to show love to the man behind the music for FE, Nicolay. They put together, The Nicolayaway EP, comprised of remixes, live performances, and original songs by the Dutch producer. Follow me after the jump for the download link and tracklisting.

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