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greasybugsy · 09-19-2007, 04:34 PM

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Def Jam CEO, Jay-Z, discusses for the first time Kanye West’s SoundScan victory over 50 Cent and his decision to appear on Fif’s “I Get Money (Remix).” Hov and Def Jam scored a big victory this week with ‘Ye’s album, Graduation, selling 957,000 copies, compared to 50’s LP, Curtis, moving 691,000 units. “It makes me proud as someone who’s watched his growth from the beginning, when he came in as a hungry producer, to now he’s a rock star,” Jay told EW. “I’m happy for him on that level. And I’m excited for creativity as well, because I think that’s a win for that as well.” In the interview, Jay also hailed Kanye’s song, “Big Brother,” as his best song since “Jesus Walks.” “I think it’s a fair portrayal from a little brother’s perspective,” Hov said. “You know, you’ve got your big brother and you want to go out with him, he’s like, ‘Nah, get back in the house!’ Things like that, until you come of age. At Roc-A-Fella, we’ve always lived by tough love. Everyone knows that. It’s nothing given. Everyone has to work for theirs, and that’s how you make strong individuals, by not carrying them. That’s how you make a Kanye West. You make him fight for his position.”

Jay-Z also addressed his decision to collaborate with 50 Cent and Diddy on the “I Get Money (Remix),” even though Fif was competing with ‘Ye for first week sales. “I just wanted to show that we’re not enemies,” he said. “[50 Cent] called me to ask for the remix, and I told him he couldn’t put the remix out until the first week came. I didn’t want it to affect any type of numbers. [Laughs] We’re not enemies, we’re just competing.”

Gorillaman · 09-19-2007, 04:49 PM

That's a nice humble move for Jay Z. He just gained some respect in my book.

ICE-T · 09-19-2007, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Gorillaman

That's a nice humble move for Jay Z.

Good read

ckslums · 09-19-2007, 05:36 PM

co-sign. im in a great mood, i sincerely feel the music spoke for itself in this competition, and kanye had stellar material, raising the bar for himself. kudos. fif 691,000 is far from a brick, and uh oh yeah vitamin water lol. cheers 2 hip hop!

YoungWarrior · 09-19-2007, 05:54 PM

the remix sucks ass

sachadawg · 09-19-2007, 07:35 PM

lol didnt rhymefest write jesus walks ???

09-19-2007, 04:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
greasybugsy Rap GodFather Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Great White North Posts: 5,730	Jay-Z Talks “I Get Money (Remix)” with 50 Cent; Kanye West’s Victory In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Def Jam CEO, Jay-Z, discusses for the first time Kanye West’s SoundScan victory over 50 Cent and his decision to appear on Fif’s “I Get Money (Remix).” Hov and Def Jam scored a big victory this week with ‘Ye’s album, Graduation, selling 957,000 copies, compared to 50’s LP, Curtis, moving 691,000 units. “It makes me proud as someone who’s watched his growth from the beginning, when he came in as a hungry producer, to now he’s a rock star,” Jay told EW. “I’m happy for him on that level. And I’m excited for creativity as well, because I think that’s a win for that as well.” In the interview, Jay also hailed Kanye’s song, “Big Brother,” as his best song since “Jesus Walks.” “I think it’s a fair portrayal from a little brother’s perspective,” Hov said. “You know, you’ve got your big brother and you want to go out with him, he’s like, ‘Nah, get back in the house!’ Things like that, until you come of age. At Roc-A-Fella, we’ve always lived by tough love. Everyone knows that. It’s nothing given. Everyone has to work for theirs, and that’s how you make strong individuals, by not carrying them. That’s how you make a Kanye West. You make him fight for his position.” Jay-Z also addressed his decision to collaborate with 50 Cent and Diddy on the “I Get Money (Remix),” even though Fif was competing with ‘Ye for first week sales. “I just wanted to show that we’re not enemies,” he said. “[50 Cent] called me to ask for the remix, and I told him he couldn’t put the remix out until the first week came. I didn’t want it to affect any type of numbers. [Laughs] We’re not enemies, we’re just competing.” __________________ Daily Hip Hop Blog Porn Blog

09-19-2007, 04:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gorillaman Capo Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: I was born in West Islep, NY. I lived in NY for 10 years, GA for 5 years, and TX for 2 years so far. Posts: 602	That's a nice humble move for Jay Z. He just gained some respect in my book. __________________ "Slow, Loud, and Bangin'... All in my trunk! Trunk full of funk I ain't never been a punk. I blow on skunk, I blow on doja... Millitary minded, I'm a mother fuckin' souljah!" ~ Z-Ro Tha Crooked ~

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sachadawg Capo Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 619	lol didnt rhymefest write jesus walks ??? __________________ =KING!!

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09-19-2007, 05:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
ckslums Thug Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 225	co-sign. im in a great mood, i sincerely feel the music spoke for itself in this competition, and kanye had stellar material, raising the bar for himself. kudos. fif 691,000 is far from a brick, and uh oh yeah vitamin water lol. cheers 2 hip hop!

09-19-2007, 05:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
YoungWarrior Outlaw Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 146	the remix sucks ass