"It was the worst retirement, maybe, in history." Jay-Z in this week's Entertainment Weekly cover story


Should I take back everything I ever said about how much of a positive influence Nas and Jay could distribute amongst the hip-hop community by joining forces?

Just a week after I gave Hov props for merging with Nas, despite the considerable amount opposition voiced by many of my colleagues--and the streets, news began to circulate that Hov is slated to release Kingdom Come this November. But with Nas set to drop Hip-Hop is Dead in November, I took it as just a rumor designed for hype that wouldn't last long -- saying all the while that Jay would never be that selfish. But a week later, the cover of Entertainment Weekly surfaced with Hov's face gracing the front.

Now don't take it for what it's not. I respect Hov, what he did for himself, his flow, and all the things he has accomplished. I don't, however, respect his dropping an album the same month as his former nemesis. Since I knew a while back that Jay was coming with an album, the purpose of it, I thought, was to strategize with Nas and evenly distribute two solid albums a little bit before or after the two opposing solstices. Can you wait until Nas does his thing before you go stealing the spotlight?

"Something, when you love it, is always tugging at you and itching at you, and I was putting it off and putting it off. I started fumbling around to see if it felt good." -- Hov EW

We know that a presidential position at Def Jam hardly satisfies him what with him being an artist and all, which is understandable. But a face-off with one of your own? Don't quite understand that one. As a leader of a legendary rap record label, it's your job to make sure competition doesn't occur on your own roster. Guess its not enough that Nas got his album pushed back from his previous September release date. Ridiculous.

However, I do wish the best for both of the legendary MCs. Who knows. Maybe it will turn out to be a good thing for them both.
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They got the hot single "Party Like A Rock Star"

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Yung Berg is a rapper/producer from the south side of Chicago. He first got his feet wet in the industry at the age of 15, when he met D.M.X. X was so impressed with the work ethic and motivation from Berg that he immediately signed him up to his Bloodline Record label distributed by Def Jam; making Berg the first artist signed to the imprint. Only a minor at the time, X shipped Yung Berg to New York and began production on his first LP. Unfortunately Berg’s parents couldn’t see eye to eye with the company so they removed him from the deal and sent him to Thompson Falls, Montana for boarding school.

After spending a year in school there, Berg was released and returned to Chicago to further his career. While in school, Berg was stripped of everything including television and music, therefore he had a lot of catching up to do in order to improve his swagger. Luckily he had made relationships so he was able to work on projects like Eve-olution, Bringing Down the House, and Barbershop 2.

Not only does Berg write all his material but he also writes for others. His ghostwriting skills helped Berg evolve into a producer. He started Yung Boss production with his two partners, Jason Fleming (pka) JFK and Robert Watson (pka) Holla. With both JFK and Holla being producers, Berg became more self contained than ever. Since forming the company, the Yung Bosses have produced for Eve, Juelz Santana, Memphis Bleek, and most recently Shawnna from D.T.P. (Berg is also featured on Shawnna’s album Block Muzic.)

Yung Berg has presence and swagger to compete with anyone in the industry, he writes hits for himself and others living up to his label name, Yung Boss.

Check out the debut single, "Sexy Lady" from Southside Chicago native Yung Berg.

Yung Berg:Sexy Lady (lo-fi)

Yung Berg:Sexy Lady (hi-fi)

Thanks Chi-Bangin

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I first heard Sherry Amour sing back in High School and who would of known she would of become so successful with her music. I actually listened to the tracks on her website, and think their actually hot. She has a smooth sound, and she definitely holds her own. I personally think she will bring something new to the music scene because she doesn't sound like anybody that has came before her.

Sherry Amour has performed at the World famous Bud Guy Legend's as well as the HotHouse a place I'm currenty an intern for. Sherry Amour music will definitely blow up,and if she has came this far I know sky's the limit for her. I wish her the best.



Sherry Amour will also be shooting her first video for "Miss You" she is on her album "Seasons" check her website http://www.sherryamourmusic.com to contact her about purchasing her music.



Her video for "Miss You" will be shot this saturday, here's the info below:

Time and PlaceDate:
Saturday, April 7, 2007
Time:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Location:
623 S. Wabash- Hokin Annex
City/Town:
Chicago, IL

if you would like to book Sherry Amour feel free to email her at email to:[email protected]

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