Mon 1 Aug 2011
Jay-Z Stops By Hot 97 For Surprise Interview with Angie Martinez (Audio)
Posted by Mikey Fresh under quotes[12] Comments
Hov was driving to Roc Nation today and decided to stop in at Hot97, I’m serious yo. He told Ang, he just had the urge to check in with them and see what was new. The Throne Yentas!
Jay-Z x Angie Martinez on Hot97 pt.1
In part one Jay talks working with Kanye on Watch The Throne, and a reported rift between the two due to their creative differences.
“Kanye’s my brother, yes we get on each other’s nerves. We push each other to be greater, of course there are times when we’re in the studio and we’re yelling. I would never disrespect that man or put my hands on him.”
via Angie
Catch the rest of their sitdown after the jump…..
Jay-Z x Angie Martinez pt. 2
Jay speaks on the timing being perfect for WTT, Funkmaster Flex premiering “Otis”, and the three different changes WTT went through.
“It’s almost like “D.O.A.” was the perfect single at the perfect time. I think this album is the perfect album at the perfect time.”
Jay-Z x Angie Martinez pt. 3
Jay & Angie discuss on the unique release strategy for WTT, independant retailers angry at the online exclusive releases, the reason why it’s releasing digitally first to prevent leaks, their upcoming tour, and shooting “Otis” with director Spike Jonze.
“It’s real simple and amazing, Spike Jonze shot it.”
Jay-Z x Angie Martinez pt. 4
Jay speaks on the different versions he’s heard of “Otis” so far, his relationship with Beanie Sigel, and the status of Roc Nation signees.
Previously: Photos From Jay and Kanye’s “Otis Video” Shoot, Plus Independent Retailers vs. Watch The Throne
August 1st, 2011 at 5:03 pm
i hear the album is out… i cant find it, but i hear it leaked in some places…
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August 1st, 2011 at 5:32 pm
3rd one is broken, fix!
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Mr.North Reply:
August 1st, 2011 at 6:09 pm
It works, nothing is wrong. Probably your browser.
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August 1st, 2011 at 5:39 pm
“It’s hard to stay grounded out there” LOL
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August 1st, 2011 at 5:48 pm
smart move to go up and dead the ye beef rumor ….. jay know he cant fuk up that money lol ….
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August 1st, 2011 at 7:56 pm
In all honesty, “Otis” is not a spectacular song. Its a dope record, but people gravitate so much towards it because the alternative is so generic & weak that it makes the product stand out. This should be the best hip-hop album of the year and a breath of fresh air. Big ups Jay & Kayne for not being complacent and continuing to remain competitive in a dying art form
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August 1st, 2011 at 11:36 pm
That’s the smartest thing he ever said he felt the music was heading to a weird place. Bring it back to lyricism not targeting every record towards chicks, even though I understand theirs a market for that, sometimes I just wanna hear straight up raw rap though.
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August 2nd, 2011 at 10:54 am
Why does Angie Martinez sound like she’s got Something stuck in her Mouth?
Chewing gum or Whatever it is..she should Fix it!
Its so distracting
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August 2nd, 2011 at 11:33 am
I reminisce of the days, way back in the days, the dark days before CD’s and MP3…The Tape days. The days when I you to run to the store buy a Tape by my favorite artist and play it on both sides with forwarding OR skipping every song. Even Bad albums were playable. The had a good flow, good sequencing and all that good stuff. I do not find my self doing that very often this days. The last time I heard and album all the way through with getting anxious about skipping or repeating was My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.
I think that’s something many people don’t talk about. One factor that fueled the Napster Revolution was the fact that albums starting sucking. Me personally, got tired or playing 15 – 20 bucks for an albums and only liking one song. I felt robbed and conned many times. There are a few pleasant surprises (like Terror Squad the Album, just from the type of my head).
But I just got tired of getting conned. I think i owned a few thousand dollars worth of Albums and I only listen to a small percentage of the. I usually ended up making my own mix tapes.
Maybe artist need to stop complaining about the status of the industry and start making albums that flow. I’m not asking for Greatness, I just want to get my Money’s worth. That way I won’t feel conned when I see dudes showing of our hard earned money on MTV Cribs or something.
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August 2nd, 2011 at 10:38 pm
Can we get a download link for this?
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August 3rd, 2011 at 7:55 pm
Why Jay hate Pap? not saying this interview is what makes me think that. Pap from Brooklyn,did a whole mix tape with bleek,,but I can’t help feel that Pap n Jay don’t like one another much
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August 4th, 2011 at 11:58 am
Yeah he i saw that subliminal @ pap too, and nobody said ish….hmm…is it maybe because Pap kicks reeeeal “knowledge” and Jay’s bizz partners ain’t with reeeeal substance? its a shot in the dark, but it does intrigue me that the last “knowledge rapper” (nas) he had an issue with as well.
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