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Jay-Z Interview on Hot 97
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Listen to Jay-Z’s interview with Hot 97’s Funk Flex from October 30th, 2006. Jay talks about his position as president of Def Jam, the future of the label, the hype behind his new album, his beef with Jim Jones, and his relationship status with Cam’ron, Method Man and others.
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Akon Interview
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First he got into trouble. Now he has been officially konvicted. Multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter/producer Akon is ready to embark on a second major voyage this November the 21st. The highly anticipated release of Konvicted has intensified after the gigantic success of the album’s lead single, Smack That. Featuring the rapping and production talents of fellow multi-platinum star, Eminem, the popular collaboration made history this past week. …
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Frankie J. Interview
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The worldly popular slogan for the Mastercard company reads “Priceless, for everything else there is Mastercard.” Released October the 17th, Priceless is also the new album title from Latin-born singer Frankie J., a project he hopes is equally as popular on a worldly scale. After the success of his two previous releases, including the platinum selling, The One, expectations for the Columbia Records release are higher …
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Method Man Interview
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Since the release of his last album, Tical O: The Prequel, Method Man has gone through a lot in his life both personally and professionally. During a time in which he could have packed it in and said “I’m done,” Meth took all of his problems and worries and turned them into new and inspired material. Always known for his creative writing and unique delivery, Meth …
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Bobby V Interview
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Bobby V was presented to the world, via Disturbing Tha Peace, through his solo release in 2005. Slightly over a year later Bobby V embarks on his sophomore release, Special Occasion, which has expectations through the roof. After selling nearly 1 million albums—to date Bobby has sold approximately 880,000 units—on the strength of singles “Slow Down,” and “Tell Me” (featuring Lil’ Wayne), Bobby knows what he …
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Daz Interview
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Daz released his first solo album under Death Row Records in 1998. By that time Dr. Dre had been gone from the label for nearly two years, Snoop Dogg enlisted in the “No Limit” army alongside Master P, Suge Knight was locked up in prison, and 2pac was dead. On a brighter note, Daz didn’t have to worry about his project getting shelved or that another …
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E-40 Interview
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After two decades and twelve albums recorded, how is it possible to remain both topical and trendy? Simple, embody E-40 and make up some original sh*t never heard before. With his new album in stores, My Ghetto Report Card, E-40 comes with a fresh energy and an equivalent flair which all encompasses Hyphy, the new Bay Area youth culture movement. Always one to consider himself “The …
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Shareefa Interview
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Signed as the first female member of the DTP family to sing, Shareefa looks to accomplish a major goal with her debut album, Point of No Return. Other than DTP CEO and co-owner Ludacris, not a single member has released a platinum solo album (the closest is Bobby Valentino who should reach that achievement before 2007). With high hopes and industry powerhouse Def Jam behind her …
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Donell Jones Interview
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His fourth and long-awaited album, Journey of a Gemini, arrived this past June. With it came an explanation to his fans and supporters of why it took so long to reunite. The message is simple and can be found easily without question, just reread the title. Donell Jones’ newest R&B offering drops nearly four years after his 2002 release, Life Goes On. Since inking his first …
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Lil’ Scrappy Interview
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“I don’t want to be known as an ‘Atlanta rapper,’ I want to be known as an artist out of Atlanta. I don’t fit with the trend right now; I want to reach a global [audience].” ~ Lil’ Scrappy To many readers the above statement might not make much sense. The difference between being an Atlanta rapper and an artist who hails from the city of …
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