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Good Morning, Righteous Teacher

Nitty Gritty was a major reggae dancehall artist in the 70s and 80s who started in Jamaica but eventually found his way to both London and New York, where he recorded some of his biggest hits. In 1991, he was shot and killed outside a record store in Brooklyn. And in 1995, one of his earlier Jamaican classics called "Good Morning, Teacher" was included on a pretty generic compilation called Dancehall Days: The Old To the New on Profile Records.



That last sentence sounds like a big load of "who cares," and it basically is... It's just one of the many forgettable compilations that used to get released back in the 90s, full of previously released songs - all obvious song selections by obvious big name artists. But one thing makes it worth bringing up in 2014: the single they released for it.



The single Profile put out was "Good Morning, Teacher" by Nitty Gritty. But, it's not the version he originally recorded in 1984, which is the only one he ever made and also the one that's actually featured on Dancehall Days. No, this is a new, unique version that isn't even from the compilation. It's a new Crush Sounds Poppa Fred Mix by Wise Intelligent of Poor Righteous Teachers (who, of course, were signed to Profile at the time).



According to the back cover, this is "'LIV'ICATED TO THE MEMORY OF NITTY GRITTY." I guess because dedicated sounds like it has the word "dead" in it; and, um, they're telling us the artist who made this version is still alive? Well, okay, eye-rolling pun aside, what we ultimately have here is kind of a little dedication project that came out well under the radar. And it's... fucking terrific.



Seriously, this is right up there alongside any of PRT's greatest hits. The production is fantastic. It has the feel of the stuff they were doing with Tony D, but it's actually produced by King Jammys. It's really atmospheric and kind of dark. it uses just the right amount of the original, including Nitty Gritty's own voice for the hook. But it's also very different and original. Wise's delivery is also perfectly brilliant; he's at the top of his game for sure. And just to seal the deal, it ends with some really affecting scratches by a then unknown DJ EV, who went on to DJ for The Def Squad. Even if you're not in love with the point where reggae and hip-hop meet, this is going to be one of the rare exceptions for you.



The B-side is just a generic Bounty Killer song. I mean, it's not bad... it's "Cellular Phone;" if you're a BK fan, I'm sure you remember it. But, you know, it's just one of his singles that has nothing to do with Nitty Gritty or anything (although, coincidentally, it is another King Jammys production). It's just another obvious choice for Profile's fine but bland Dancehall Days CD, previously released on his Down In the Ghetto album and even as its own single. He had a video for it and everything.



The artwork is just an isolated piece of the artwork for the Dancehall Days cover. Seriously, this version of "Good Morning, Teacher," which is really its own, original song, rather than just the cheap remix it appears to be, was completely thrown away under the radar. This is the kind of song the phrase "best kept secret" was coined for, and you'll be doing yourself a favor by seeking it out.

Kid Cudi Says Upcoming Album Will Be His Best Work

What do you think? Do you believe her jokes fell flat or was it really funny?

Kid Cudi is excited about his latest project Satellite Flight: The Journey to Mother Moon, claiming the album is his best music to date.

According to XXL, the musician sat down with MTV News to break down his thought process behind the EP."It was supposed to be this mini little thing for the fans and it ended up forming a life of its own," stated Cudi. "I'm really excited because it's my best work and it's a surprise. People weren't really expecting it. I was just on fire creatively."

The album will debut on iTunes in March with a physically release with possible bonus tracks. He also likened his albums as cliffhangers which he thinks his fans will enjoy. "It starts where Indicud left off perfectly, and takes you right into MOTM III," Cudi said. "It's like a TV show that ends with that cliffhanger. The album ends that way, where you get that one song and before you know it, the song is over and the album is over, but there's a 'to be continued...' There's more to the story."

Source: xxlmag.com

Is 'Real Housewives Of Atlanta' Star Porsha Stewart Pregnant? (@Porsha4Real)

Porsha Stewart is now officially single but is does she have a bun in the oven already?

The RHOA star posted the pic above on Instagram over the weekend sparking many questions. According to Madame Noire, the reality star has started dating since her divorce from former NFL player Kordell Stewart, and has posted messages alluding big changes in the future.

Do you think she's pregnant or just had a big lunch?

Source: madamenoire.com

Lyor Cohen To Discover New Artists On Twitter With New Project

If you're using Twitter to promote your songs, you may have the chance to work with one of the music's industry's biggest figures.

According to Vibe, Lyor Cohen along with Kevin Liles and Todd Moscowitz have teamed up with Twitter to find the next big thing. His project, 300 Entertainment, is an independent music company that wants to help create stars. Cohen believes that social media is the best place to start.

"In the modern A&R business we are all looking for talent in various places, and certainly Twitter is a terrific place to look for talent." he said. Cohen has managed artists for Def Jam and was the CEO of Music at Warner Music Group. Cohen also plans to create projects that will help artists in the industry.

Source: vibe.com

Tracy Morgan Schools Kate Upton on Proper Touchdown Dance (@kateupon @realtracymorgan)

While hanging out at a Vogue pre-Super Bowl party hosted by Kate Upton, funnyman Tracy Morgan demonstrates what's required for a proper touchdown dance.

To the Sports Illustrated cover model's credit, she pulls it off like a scoring veteran.

Miguel Kills Jhene Aiko In "F**k Marry Kill" Game (@Miguelunlimited @JheneAiko)

This week Miguel stopped by Power 106 in LA this week to talk about working with Beyonce on the sultry track "Rocket," and his thoughts on Kendrick Lamar's Grammy snubs.

It was only right that the singer also stuck around with the Power 106 crew to play a friendly game of "F**k Marry Kill" with contestants Kelly Rowland, Nicki Minaj and Jhene Aiko.

Aiko didn't have the best luck in the game when Miguel explained that he would have to kill her off. Miguel explains that he had no choice. "That's like my sister, I feel so bad. I can't do either of those, so by default, I'm gonna have to kill Jhene." The two have worked together on Aiko's mixtape Sailing Souls on the track "Hoe" in 2010.

Aiko has played the game with Power 106 in the past. The singer decided to bone Big Sean, marry Drake and kill J.Cole.

Check out the interview above to see who Miguel chose to marry.

Source: Power 106