[Editor’s Note: This video was recorded days before the scandal broke with Nas and the ghostwriters issue.]
I knew this was some BS! Nas is one of the gods of Hip-Hop! He may be the best EVER! That’s an argument we can have right now, but I think Nas is one of the Top 4 or all times. Now, I will let you decide who they are. Anyway, Sydney posted this earlier: READ: Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Jay Electronica Nas’ Ghost Writer?
But Nas spoke to Big Boy today and put the KIBOSH on those rumors!
Some people do anything for a lil’ attention, huh?
UPDATE: Rumor has it Timbaland will contribute two songs to the new Aaliyah album.
Things change, but damn. I think some things just have to be, just because. And no, Missy and Tim ain’t the hottest in the hood these days. But still. No Missy or Timbaland on a new Aaliyah just ain’t right. Now, I think they should mix it up a bit and have some Drake in there. I don’t think they need to pretend like its the 90’s or 2000’s but they should respect A’s fans…current and past. That said, Missy and manager Mona Scott issued as statement about it all.
Mona:
“Although Missy and Timbaland always strive to keep the memory of their close friend alive, we have not been contacted about the project nor are there any plans at this time to participate. We’ve seen the reports surfacing that they have been confirmed to participate but that is not the case. Both Missy and Timbaland are very sensitive to the loss still being felt by the family so we wanted to clear up any misinformation being circulated.”
Missy:
“Tim and I carry Aaliyah with us everyday, like so many of the people who love her. She will always live in our hearts. We have nothing but love and respect for her memory and for her loved ones left behind still grieving her loss. They are always in our prayers.”
Chicago native Jeremih is no stranger to the R&B scene. Since “Birthday Sex”, from his first self-titled album, dropped in early 2009, the ears of the music industry have been keeping a close listen on the 25-year-old singer.
In the years since “Birthday Sex”, Jeremih has released two albums, had a #1 hit single with his 50 Cent-assisted “Put It Down”, and appeared on the hooks of countless records by the likes of Meek Mill, R. Kelly, Diggy Simmons, Travis Porter, and Wale. He also released one of the most well-rounded R&B mixtapes – in the form of the DJ Drama and DJ Pharris-presented Late Nights – since Drake’s So Far Gone changed the game in the Fall 2009.
The go-to hook voice of 2012 spoke to AllHipHop.com about his recently released mixtape, his ties to MMG and its artists, what fans can expect on his next release, and when we’ll hear a new record with 50 Cent. Check out a pure exclusive interview with Jeremih below:
AllHipHop.com: Congratulations on all of your success as of late. You’ve been doing your thing since you came onto the scene a few years ago, but in the past year, you really turned things up.
Jeremih: For sure, man. I appreciate it.
AllHipHop.com: Of course, mixtapes have been around forever, but I feel like, and I’m sure a lot of people would agree, that no R&B cats or singers were really doing projects like this prior to Drake’s So Far Gone. As a singer, how did you approach putting together your Late Nights mixtape?
Jeremih: One thing I can say is that I feel in R&B, you can over saturate yourself with quantity over quality, so I really wanted to take my time doing it, and just ask people that have only heard two albums from me to know that what you’re going to get on the third one will be just as solid from me.
I just thought it was time, with the climate of R&B that both the fans and people in music love, in general, free music – there’s nothing like it. At least I do, so I wanted to give something back to my fans. It’s been two years since I released All About You, and it feels good to know that “Put It Down” really did last two years, so I was able to take my time with this mixtape. And hopefully, my fans enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed recording it.
AllHipHop.com: I saw that you also produced two of the tracks on the Late Nights mixtape. Is that something that you just started doing, or has that been a talent up your sleeve from the beginning?
Jeremih: Before I actually started singing or even rapping, I was in tune with production. I’m a musician before it all, and when I finally learned how to do sequences off of Fruity Loops and then Reason and then Logic, that’s when I began to produce.
Before I actually met the producer from both of my albums, Mick Schultz, I was producing, and it was an adjustment for me working with him because I knew the production side but I was brought into a new realm. He was also a writer, and just strictly being a singer after even rapping, is how I started off. Eventually, when I started picking up the keys and other instruments, I started putting melodies to a lot of my raps.
AllHipHop.com: So, you’re essentially a producer turned rapper turned singer?
Jeremih: Yeah, I would almost say that, because when I first started producing, I would chop a lot of samples like Kanye West and No I.D. and a lot of people that were making Hip-Hop records off samples. I didn’t have much of a choice but to rap on the things I had, because I didn’t really know how to come at a record singing. So I was rapping and making a whole bunch of old school Hip-Hop battle type of records, and then when I met Mick, I started singing because I was no longer sampling, and I had more options because I had more melodies to follow.
AllHipHop.com: In addition to your own DJ Drama-presented mixtape that just dropped, you’re also on his new single, “My Moment”, with 2 Chainz and Meek Mill. How did the whole relationship with DJ Drama begin?
Jeremih: I’ve been a fan of Drama for the longest time, from all the mixtapes and all the Gangsta Grillz, and you know, honestly, I think I bumped into him in Atlanta one time and I’ll never forget the conversation. When I originally linked up with Drama, I was on a record with Diggy Simmons, and Drama was saying, “You giving out hits; I want a piece of that.”
He said it in a joking way, but I was laughing in a serious type of way, and ever since then, I always link with him in Atlanta. And I wanted to play him some of the new records that I had in the vault, and I actually played the beat and for “My Moment”, which was done by T-Minus – it wasn’t much of a song because I just laid a hook down which was like all freestyle, and regardless, he said, “I want that!” Ever since that original day in Atlanta, we been cool.
AllHipHop.com: You’ve been on more MMG records in the past few months than Omarion has, so I have to ask, has there been any talk, or is there any possibility that you’re going to be joining that team?
Jeremih: You know, if someone had reached out to me – which no one did – and they were looking for an R&B cat, I couldn’t’ see why [not], being that I’ve had a couple records with a couple of the members, then who knows? I mean if they give Omarion the boot, then who knows? If they with it, then you never know.
AllHipHop.com: I think you know more than you’re letting me in on, but I’ll accept that answer for the time being.
Jeremih: [Laughs] I’ll say this, if they cool with Omarion and his presence over there, then I can’t hate on that, and it’s cool with me.
AllHipHop.com: I want to ask you real quick about 50 Cent. You two did big things with your “Down On Me” record, then you hopped on his “Girls Gone Wild” track. Is there something else in the works that the fans should be looking forward to from you two?
Jeremih: Yeah, that’s my dude. Actually, we just dropped another record on his last project called “Planet 50”, and I love that joint. I definitely want to save 50 for my album, and you can look forward to him being on there and vice versa, if he feels the same way. Definitely look forward to more hits, man.
AllHipHop.com: It’s been two years since All About You dropped, which is why you wanted to get Late Nights out there for the fans. How far along in the recording process are you for your third album?
Jeremih: Well, it’s a lot of things beyond music that I wouldn’t have reached this third album without having, and I just feel like when I look at my competition, this third album is definitely going to be something that stands out and that could really separate me from the rest.
All the time I get the “he sounds like” and “he’s trying to be like” this person or that person, but honestly, I sound like me, and I’ve really just been me. I’m hoping that people get the gist of that with this new tape, but I can definitely say that a lot of records didn’t get on this tape, because I knew that they were much bigger records than just something I could give out for free like that.
I can say that I definitely have more than half of my third album done. I’ve been collecting a lot of these records over the past couple of months, like I’ve got Busta [Rhymes] on deck for one record for sure. I’ve got production from Da Internz to Mick Schultz and a little bit of everybody. Right now, it’s just about digging deeper for the next couple of months and making sure that I have at least four or five number ones on there that will make a bigger impact on this R&B community.
AllHipHop.com: In the overall scheme of things, how crucial is the third album to you now that you have a number of things working in your favor?
Jeremih: A lot of people say that your first and second album is the “make it or break it,” but to me this third album is the most important in my career because I made it to a third album, you know? I kind of want to make sure that people get to know me more, get to know how to say my name right, get to know my face, and get to know my voice. That’s my goal for the third album.
AllHipHop.com: Well, Jeremih, I hope I’ve been saying that right…
Jeremih: [Laughs] Yeah, you good.
AllHipHop.com: Best of luck on the next album, man, and thanks for taking the time to talk to me.
L. Boogie gets the award for worse mug shot from a female rapper.
Dag on! This is crazy! I am not feeling the fact that Lauryn Hill should have gone to the stylist before her mug shot date. Anyway, she’s definitely still one of the greatest ever, but I really want her to reconsider her fashion choices. Not to call her ugly, but she is basically in need of consultation. This was the result of a conviction on tax evasion. She faces 3 years in the bing and will find her fate in November. I bet you she gets no time.
Bizzy Bone Needs To Join DeBarge!
This is what I do know, Bizzy Bone of Bone Thugs could very well be a lost member of DeBarge! Check out this video!
The Mobb Deep Saga Deepens….
Havoc released a video for the Prodigy diss song “Separated.” I don’t see any way this group can get back together. But, why isn’t P saying anything?
Big Meech Thinks Young Jeezy Should Ride For Him More!
Did you read the AHH Exclusive with Big Meech? I read the whole thing and in it, Meech reveals a lot. But, he talks extensively about Young Jeezy and his feelings on the rap star/ trap star. Check out the quotes below and links to both parts are below!
AllHipHop.com: Do you still talk to Young Jeezy? Big Meech: I haven’t been able to talk to anyone on the phone for the last five months. The last time I spoke to him was near the end of last year.
AllHipHop.com: How do you feel about his success? Big Meech: Being the person largely responsible for his success, I’ve always and always will be proud of his success. I would never wish or hope or his downfall for any reasons. I just personally feel that he could do more abut helping me to regain my freedom in a timely fashion, with his success and the position he is in right now in life. For example, [he could say] ‘I could not rest knowing he has a 30-year sentence for a first-time, nonviolent offender. I’m meeting with every reputable attorney in America until I can find one that can at least get him a sentence reduction, if not bring him home…’ …but that’s me and the love I have for him and the majority of people in my B.M.F. family. To be honest, I get ask so many questions about him – from C.O.’s to convicts to random people in the mail – some of which I have no answers for, ’cause for me to have the answers to most of the questions, I would have to have an excuse which there is “NO EXCUSE.”
We all know that Jay Electronica worked on Nas’ Untitled (N-word) album and they created some phenomenal work together, but what if I told you that Jay Elect was Nas’ ghost writer on that project? WMJ’s from Rappers I Know wrote an editorial called “Nas Lost (Ghostwriters)”, where he flashes back to 2007 and recalls a phone call he got from Jay Elect claiming to be Nas’ ghost writer. Check out an excerpt from his editorial below:
Is Nas just lazy? When it’s public knowledge that the ‘greatest lyricist’ of our era, has ghost writers, what does that mean? Like, he has the ability to write crazy raps, but it’s like doping in the Olympics, how can we ever trust the good results again? This ain’t pop music, so it matters if you write your own raps or not. For at least 6 albums, that was the only currency Nas had; his lyrics. How long has he been using ghost writers?
That was deep. You can read the rest of the article here. Hip-Hop journalist Dream Hampton also confirmed Nas’ use of Jay Electronica rhymes in a tweet below:
Is this a letdown for you? Does this change how you feel about Nas as an MC?
Editor’s Note: It’s 2012 Election season, folks! Get ready for the editorials, cartoons, and mudslinging commercials to fly!
This little ditty comes from well-known Hip-Hop cartoonist and illustrator, Andre LeRoy Davis and, well, you get the picture. It’s the “Circle of Life”… political style!
News broke today that Michael Jackson’s estate has put in a request to pay a portion of Janet Jackson’s mortgage on her Las Vegas condo. So is Janet Jackson broke or what? Sources have confirmed to TMZ that Katherine Jackson is claiming that she stays at the condo and wants the estate to pay a pro-rate share of Janet’s mortgage. There sounds like there’s some funny business going on with Michael’s money. But not sure if this means that Janet is broke or not. She’s had a more than 30-year career for Pete’s sake!
Janet’s image has taken a huge hit lately. Just a few weeks ago, she was accused of allegedly conspiring with her brothers and sisters to “kidnap” their mother, Katherine. Around the same time, Janet was also accused of being an evil aunt by Michael’s daughter, Paris Jackson, and was seen on video snatching the cell phone out of the little girl’s hand.
What’s going on with Janet Jackson?
Sidenote – I’m sure Jermaine Dupri has tons of insight on that. J.D., holla at us!
Former Miami Dolphin football star Chad Johnson a.k.a. Chad Ochocinco has had the worst week ever. Earlier this week, he was arrested for domestic violence against his new wife of three weeks, “Basketball Wives” star, Evelyn Lozado. According to the police report, the two got into an argument after Evelyn found a receipt for condoms in Chad’s car. According to her account, when she confronted Chad about it, he became really aggressive and head butted her on her forehead leaving a 3-inch gash. However, according to Chad’s account, Evelyn was the one who flew off of the handle and head butted him.
Well, the good people over at TMZ have already gotten their hands on the 911 call Evelyn’s neighbor made for her on her behalf. You can hear Evelyn in the background giving the neighbor the requested information. Take a listen to the call below:
Chad was immediately arrested and booked – he ended up spending the night in jail. The following morning when he was released, he went directly to meet with the Miami Dolphins front office team. That meeting must not have gone well, because later in the day, it was announced that the Dolphins had dropped Chad from the team. OUCH!
The couple had just come back from a lavish wedding and honeymoon in the Islands. The wedding was filmed by VH1 for a wedding special that was originally going to air before their new reality show “Chad And Ev”. VH1 has announced that both the wedding special and their reality show are now cancelled, in light of the domestic violence accusations.
Wow, they almost had it all. Was it Ev who head butted Chad, or the other way around? We’ve all seen “Basketball Wives”, and we know Ev has a hell of a temper, but Chad has also been accused of domestic violence numerous times in the past, dating back to his college years. Who do you believe?
“I Don’t Like” sensation Chief Keef has been on tour throughout the U.S. recently, promoting his hot single, while preparing for the release of his upcoming DJ Holiday-hosted mixtape, Finally Rich.
The young rapper was with his entire crew, known as the Glory Boyz, performing before a packed house. And, AllHipHop.com’s own Mikey T The Movie Star was on the scene.
Watch Chief Keef’s Florida performance below:
Follow Mikey T The Movie Star on Twitter (@MTMovieStar).
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Romeo is planning a new mixtape titled Inception, under the name Maserati Rome.
The new mixtape is being offered by Maserati Rome, who for the past several years, has served as the president of No Limit Forever.
The independent label is the successor to the legendary No Limit imprint founded by Maserati Rome’s father, Master P.
“Inception is a mixtape but has the feel of a multi-platinum album,” Maserati Rome told AllHipHop.com in a statement. “We’re in a generation where everything is real and raw. Fans are going to love the versatility in this record.
The 16-track album features No Limit label mates like Miss Chee, T.E.C, Valentino and Master P.
The first singles from Inception are titled “Money Right” and “On The Bubble” featuring Master P.
Welcome to your day! The day that you promise yourself that you will do more than just survive! The day you vow that just getting by is not enough! Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to getting past getting by!
It is an absolute fact that there will be obstacles in life! Those who except it and just fight to keep their head above water, do just that! But those who understand that, no matter the obstacle they deserve exactly what life has to offer, get that as well!
Life is abundant and plentiful and will give you what you EXPECT to get out of it! If you believe the “Good Life” is only reserved for certain people in certain circumstances, then you have given up all of your power to become more! Realize that just surviving is not the way life should be! Chose to stop being so negative or “realistic,” as many people like to call it, and instead use
your power to change your life in the right direction! Nothing can stop you but you!! Take back your power and make life great!!
-Ash’Cash
“A bend in the road is not the end of the road… unless you fail to make the turn.” -Unknown
“The obstacles you face are… mental barriers which can be broken by adopting a more positive approach.” -Clarence Blasier
“There’s always going to be bad stuff out there. But here’s the amazing thing – light trumps darkness, every time. You can stick a candle into the dark, but you can’t stick the dark into the light.” -Jodi Picoult
“If you don’t like something change it; if you can’t change it, change the way you think about it.” -Mary Engelbreit
“Choose to replace each negative worry with positive action. Instead of looking down, pick yourself up and move forward.” -Ralph Marston
“The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible.” -Unknown
“The problem is not that there are problems. The problem is expecting otherwise and thinking that having problems is a problem.” -Theodore Rubin
“If you have the capacity to be more than one thing, do everything that’s inside of you.” -Bishop T.D. Jakes
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Ash’Cash is a Business Consultant, Motivational Speaker, Financial Expert and the author of Mind Right, Money Right: 10 Laws of Financial Freedom. For more information, please visit his website, www.IamAshCash.com.
L. Boogie gets the award for worse mug shot from a female rapper.
