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Didn’t I tell you I would be back with MORE LowKey excursions??? Though this journey wasn’t as festive as my first entry, I did have a couple of high points that are indeed worth sharing. The day started extremely early with me arriving at the plantation around 930. I got busy on a couple SoundOff posts and I was so into ‘em, I missed my 1030am briefing with the Vp of Content (apologies Nick). When I finally realized what time it was I wailed out an obnoxiously loud “SH*T” and emailed NC to let him know what happened.

After chopping it up with RC for a good 20 minutes, my 1230 interview had arrived; 12:22 to be exact (I have to stop leaving my crackberry in my office). Avant, who’s been obsolete from the R&B realm since 2006 is prepping his new project, Avant, for a September release, but wanted to get a couple words in and I happily accepted the offer. Judging by Avant’s demeanor, you could tell he was ready to return to the game.

We talked politics, downloading, his past musical experiences, his new project, who he’d’ collaborate with on a project if it had to be him and another rapper and who exactly in the R&B world has his attention. At the conclusion of our pow wow, he gave me major propers on the interview which actually made me ecstatic. It gives me a mini rush when the interviewee compliments my craft. And to think, I did that interview off the top of my head. Yeah I know, I should be more prepared, but at times I feel it takes away from the true ambiance of a genuine conversation. Some people prefer real talk, others prefer strictly business, but from my POV, Avant appreciated the real talk.

I headed back to my domain and began to do some work. A couple hours passed by and it was time for my next journey, but before I get into that, let me point out how INCREDIBLY gorgeous Solange looked yesterday. Even in a leg cast, shorty is STILL bad. Siiiighhs! Ok, back to business, me and the homey Eric aka Edaki headed down to Fight Klub for the G-Unit listening session for their new group project, Terminate On Sight, which is slated to drop July 1st. When he hit the venue, it was already 8:00, but we allllllll know these type of events NEVER start or finish when they’re supposed to, so I wasn’t worried. We entered the building, but saw no one which kind of worried me, but I figured everyone was upstairs.

Thinking the elevator was out of commission; we took to the steps (6 flights to be exact) and attempted to gain some back door entrance only to be turned away by a pesky voice that blurted out “Sorry” every time we hit the door. Hearing “Get Down” blaring through the speakers, which is track 13 on the album, I thought to myself we were for SURE catching the end, but that definitely wasn’t the case. We trotted back down the steps, with Edaki yelling “you should be filming this sh*t”. The building looked like a straight drug house. “Project buildings look better than this” E blurted out.

We made it to the bottom and what do you know, the elevator actually does work. E looked at me, balled his fist and quipped, “Why didn’t you just do that before”. I laughed and hopped in the elevator before responding. Finally, we made it. After being harassed by the elevator operator for 10 minutes about the venue being full, we got in without any problems. As soon as I hit the door, I was greeted by Lloyd Banks (1/3 of G-Unit) who either remembered me from an earlier interview I did with them or he was just being extremely cordial with everyone in his vicinity. Either way, it was a good look!

I said whad up to Kendra G and got to work. I hoisted my recording apparatus above my head to get some footage of the Yayo and Banks mouthing the current tune being played only to be denied by one of the G-Unit goons. “Yo, you can’t record in here son”. Dude was short, but probably possessing something that could paralyze me from the neck down lol. I still snagged about 45 seconds of footage before he noticed what I was doing; Mission: Accomplished.

The album sounded pretty solid, at least from what we heard. Surprisingly, the material that features former member, Young Buck, were the ones that sounded the best to me (”Piano Man” and “Party Aint Over”).

Alright, that’s it for this week. Next week, I believe it’s going to be even more festive because we’re counting down to the 8th Annual Bet Awards so you already know how that goes. Hopefully, if everything goes according to plan, I’ll have this new video blog feature added to the site. With that, I’ll be scurrying around the BET corridors video taping BET employees for this new segment I thought of this morning called “True Story”. It’s all based around the BET Awards, so I KNOW you’ll enjoy it!

Sincerely

Low “Who knows where I’ll pop up next” Key

G-Unit members, Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo having fun at the listening session!

Lloyd Banks Tony Yayo browse through the playlist for the next selection…

Lloyd Banks and LowKey pose for the flashing lights…

I have no idea WHAT the hell he’s drinking but it looks all nice and shiny lol… 

If this is any indication as to what I’m going to hear on G-Unit’s new group effort, Terminate On Sight which drops July 1, I think I just might be slightly pleased. Usually when I diddy bop to the Unit’s music, its more than likely it’s a mixtape cut, never a commercial effort.

However, when this track popped into my inbox on Sunday afternoon while awaiting the departure of my flight from Las Vegas, I was hooked from the first listen. No this isn’t a track that’s uplifting and no it’s not the greatest beat ever made (whas good Haz?), but the ish bangs pretty serious. Exceptional job Swizzy! If you’re going to rant and rave about how you hate reading or listening to such content that’s not uplifting or glorifies materialistic content, please DO NOT CLICK on that link….try this ONE.
G-Unit- Get Down (Produced By Swizz Beatz)

Alright boys and girls, you what to do……

Like it, Love it or Leave it???????

Sincerely

Low “I GETS DOWN” Key

50’s will power to acquire additional funds is somewhat on another echelon. Details have surfaced about a new joint venture involving 50 Cent, Fox and Myspace. Sources involved with the merger are stating the 10-year deal is estimated to be worth $300 Million giving NewsCorp almost total creative control over the 50 Cent brand.

50 Cent, who’s website, ThisIs50.Com, will also be acquired in the merger, will be deemed as one of the largest stockholders of NewsCorp. Though the deal is not yet complete, sources are claiming that after 50 Cent and G-unit fulfill their album requirements at Interscope, this deal will be finalized. Scroll down to view some of the perks that come with 50’s future deal…

-  50 would receive his own production studio to produce TV and film projects.

- G-Unit book deal.

- G-Unit touring would be marketed and sold by a newly developed NewsCorp conglomerate.

- 50 Cent will shift G-Unit Records under the MySpace Records umbrella.

Okay, folks, let’s get into it. Compared to Jay-Z’s LiveNation deal, how does this fair???? Is 50 and his brand of business’s worth this much money????? Go head, speak on it!!!

Sincerely,

Low “Damn, I NEED to get my money right” Key 

I guess since 50 & Kanye had their record slinging showdown, everyone is thirsty for another one. But since Interscope isn’t trying to decrease sales on either side, they did what they had to do. Originally, G-Unit’s sophomore group effort, Terminate On Sight and The Game’s third and final project, L.A.X were scheduled to drop on the same day, but according to Interscope those dates have been axed. The G-Men will now lead things off with a July 1 release date, while Game will follow up a week later on July 8.

For what it’s worth, both projects are probably going to bring in a decent amount of sales. With Game announcing his suicidal thoughts in the latest issue of XXL and 50 making a mockery of Young Buck (who is actually STILL featured on T.O.S.), a showdown would be pointless since they’ve created enough controversy without each other.

And one more thing, how in the hell can you call this a showdown when it’s 4 on 1???? 4 Creative minds against 1, that’s just unfair.

L.A.X. or Terminate On Sight….which one are you coppping and WHY???

Sincerely

Low “I wonder who I’m going to piss off today” Key 

Young Buck…

In case you haven’t noticed, things haven’t been too peachy between 50 Cent and Young Buck. Buck isn’t featured on the collective’s Return Of The Bodysnatchers mixtape, which hits the streets today. And while he’s noticeably been absent from the Unit’s shows, he recently appeared on stage with Lil’ Wayne, one of Fif’’s favorite targets.

While Buck is technically still part of the crew, the Nashville rapper admits that he and Fif’s communication has been shaky as of late. In case you forgot, the tension began last year when Buck attempted to broker a truce with Game and got friendly with other 50 adversaries like Jadakiss.

Now Buck is scheduled to drop his third solo album on his own label, Cashville Records. But considering that G-Unit’s standing has decreased over the years, a separation may not be such a bad idea. So, is Buck better off with or without the Unit? Speak on it!

–Jackpot