The world's a stage and everybody's got to play their part...

Got the proofs back from our photographer Mike Whitson today, and I don't think I can remember having such a hard time narrowing down a list of favorites like this! These joints are still untouched and unpainted (Whitson's magic touch as seen HERE) and already we have some bangers on our hands. I wish I could share some of these with you, but all in due time.

Today Danny and I put the finishing touches on a couple new joints that will be featured exclusively on the "Connect The Dots." Shadyville mixtape and we'll be submitting everything to Dre Boogs tomorrow. Big Lu says the turnaround time is only about two weeks for Boogs, so we should have an incredible piece of the collection to share with you soon. The first half of the mixtape will be a "greatest hits" style compilation of some of the most memorable records I've produced, and the second half will showcase tracks I've been featured on as an artist over the years, as well as the exclusive joints I mentioned along with the unveiling of the first street single off my debut, "The World's A Stage" which pretty much sums up my life in music and the arts. Since I was just a little guy, this is really all I've known. I think I'll save the stories for my book! Haha... or you could talk to my man louis logic because he loves sharing...

Lou and I hard at work during
the early sessions of "Connect The Dots."

This is a really exciting time for me and there is a lot going on, but I have made time in the midst of all this to cook up some heaters for my man Craig G and Emilio Rojas. Big shouts to my man Adam "Illus" Wallenta for stopping by the studio yesterday and for being so understanding if my turnaround time isn't as quick as usual! And be sure to check out his website www.americanmule.com for the latest addition to the Public Enemy comic series. My man Illus does it all kid (including my album artwork!)

The first trade paperback volume of Public Enemy,
collecting issues 1-5 by Chuck D and Adam Wallenta,
IN STORES NOW!

Lastly I would just like to send my condolences to Mike Tyson on the loss of his daughter. I'm not just a big fan of boxing, but I also know what it's like to lose someone very near and dear to you way earlier than you ever expected, so my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Mike. One of the best to ever do it. Click on the pic below to see a brilliant fighter in his prime:

"Iron Mike"

J.J.

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