based record label, play on the original score.  Isaac Hayes (qv), who plays Arnel, recorded for Stax Records. The  cover of the 1974 Stax album "Victim of the Joke?" by Memphian  David Porter (VII) (qv) is stapled to DJays work table.  Otis Redding (qv), who also recorded for Stax Records, is  mentioned in one scene. Al Green (II) (qv)s song "Jesus is  Waiting" is heard during one scene. Memphis native Josey Scott of  the band Saliva, appears as a store owner. Members of the popular  rap group Three 6 Mafia (qv) appear in the film.  Paul Beauregard (qv) plays DJays neighbor and  Jordan Houston (qv) plays Skinny Blacks brother. Haystak, Free  Sol and Al Kapone are local rappers who appear in the film.