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News / Latest / Strate / Wednesday, 02 September 2009 23:13 |
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![Jay-Z / Oprah Interview [Sneak Peak]](http://i28.tinypic.com/azgd3l.jpg)
Oprah magazine set to hit the streets Sept. 15.. Get your sneak peak below
Oprah: So tell me how you got into the drug dealing.
Jay-Z: It was natural.…
Oprah: Because drug dealers were your role models. There wasn't a teacher or a lawyer or a nurse or a doctor or an accountant in the neighborhood?
Jay-Z: Well, we were living in Marcy by then, so, no. And if anyone did become something like that, they moved out. They never came back to share the wisdom of how they made it. If anyone made it, you never knew it. That's why I've always said that if I became successful, I'd come back here, grab somebody, and show him how it can be done.
Oprah: So by the time you were 13, this was a way of life. Did the lifestyle frighten you?
Jay-Z: No. It was normal. And at some point, you become addicted to the feeling. The uncertainty and adrenaline and danger of that lifestyle.
Oprah: This is where we differ. This is where we differ. Because I'd be very scared! Weren't you shot at three times—within six feet—and you lived to talk about it?
Jay-Z: That was divine intervention. Divine intervention, and nobody knowing how to shoot.
Oprah: What happened in each situation?
Jay-Z: It was one situation, three shots.
Oprah: So he was a bad shot.
Jay-Z: Well, no one really practices shooting a TEC-9 machine gun, right? And when you're a kid, with little bony arms—no wonder nobody could aim.
Oprah: Many of the little boys who grew up in the Marcy projects are either in jail or dead. Why do you think you got to grow up and buy your mom a house?
Jay-Z: There's the gift, there's the spirit, and there's the work—all three have to come together. If one of those things is off, it can stop you from becoming who you were meant to be.
Oprah: When I met you a few years ago, we discussed our disagreement over the use of the N word and misogynist lyrics in rap music. Do you believe that using the N word is necessary?
Jay-Z: Nothing is necessary. It's just become part of the way we communicate. My generation hasn't had the same experience with that word that generations of people before us had. We weren't so close to the pain. So in our way, we disarmed the word. We took the fire pin out of the grenade.
Oprah: Do you and Beyoncé have a pact that you just won't talk about each other?
Jay-Z: Yeah. When you're a public person, you have to keep some things to yourself, or else people will just—
Oprah: Eat it up. I know. But can I ask how in the world you kept your wedding a secret?
Jay-Z: Late planning!
Oprah: How many people knew?
Jay-Z: Very few. The sad part is that we offended some. But people who love you understand. Because at the end of the day, it's your day.
Oprah: So here we are, talking on a Sunday afternoon. If you weren't sitting here with me, what would you be doing?
Jay-Z: I'm gonna get killed for this, but I'll tell you anyway. There's a great pizza spot we go to every Sunday. It's our tradition. It's a small place in Brooklyn, you can bring your own wine, and there are candles there. It's a nice date.
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News / Latest / Strate / Tuesday, 01 September 2009 15:07 |
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![ay-Z’ - Interview With XXL Magazine [Beef]](http://kingslayer.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/jay-z-xxl.jpg)
XXL: Speaking of Jim Jones, he and cats like The Game stay throwing shots at you, referring to you as old and washed-up. But you’ve always thrived off that type of competition. So, currently in the most comfortable position of your career, how competitive are you?
Jay-Z: Not really that competitive, because the competition isn’t based on real competition. I mean, Game, I’m his fuckin idol. If you ask him and he’s being truthfully honest with you…it’s just based off his insecurities and, for the most part, pretension. That type of competition doesn’t do anything for me. It’s almost like someone trying to set you up, and everyone knows they’re to set you up, and everybody. It’s just dumb. It’s not in the spirit of competition, because he’s not competition for me. He’s not. Not then, not ever—he’d have to improve considerably. Competition for me competition is Nas, Eminem. Like Jim Jones? That’s ridiculous to me. So how do I respond to that? I can’t win. If I win, then they’ll be like, “See. Now chill. You’re a fuckin’ bully.” And if manages to throw a haymaker from the West Coast, then it’s like “Oooooh.” It’s not even fun. Like, before I did it, because I would diss anybody. Now who has time to do this shit everyday? But before, when I was running after the little fat nigga from Ma$e’s camp, I was doing anybody. Anybody said anything. If I thought you said something. When I was running in the streets, I wanted all that type of activity. Nobody wanted nothing. Now everybody’s a tough guy.
MY THOUGHTS: Jay is completely right, but will get scrutinized immensly for it. ;X |
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News / Latest / Strate / Tuesday, 18 August 2009 21:52 |
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![Jay Z - Blueprint 3 [Album Artwork + Tracklist]](http://www.flashupload.net/UploadedFiles/bd7c0f25de65d6a5c0fd622c20411cb8/blueprint3-front.jpg)
Blueprint III
![Jay Z - Blueprint 3 [Album Artwork + Tracklist]](http://www.flashupload.net/UploadedFiles/bd7c0f25de65d6a5c0fd622c20411cb8/blueprint3-back.jpg)
Life is like a beach chair ;] |
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News / Latest / Strate / Monday, 17 August 2009 15:02 |
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Bow Wow took to UStream on Sunday night to make the huge announcement "It's official, I'm a Cash Money Millionaire," BANG!
The rapper parted ways with his longtime label, Columbia Records, earlier in the year. In previous Twitter dispatches, he explained he was debating between two recording options: T.I.'s Grand Hustle camp through Atlantic Records or relaunching So So Def when Jermaine Dupri signed a new deal.
In the end, a third option emerged. (Cash Money Records)
Next up, the rapper said he'll release the Greenlight mixtape, followed by a single in late November and a new album tentatively set for release by the end of the year. Full Story at MTV
MY THOUGHTS... Wow... as you can see in the title. Speechless, this is a huge move for him. As of late from what I can see from downloads and buzz around the scene he has not picked up much of a following as he has gotten older. I think a lot of it has to do with the same old flow. Hopefully Cash Money can bring the Bow Wow out of him although the "Lil" still remains in the hearts of a lot of listeners. As for Cash Money I think it was a bold move. They are stacked why add Bow? Was it his huge twitter following? Or maybe someone thinks his career can be ressurected. Only time will tell. Can't wait to see how this plays out. More music coming up later ya'll its #musicmondays! |
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