There are, however, some bloggers who just talk sh*t about people just because they’re confirmed with the idea of never having to see those actual faces and I think that’s what most of these rappers, Juelz being one of them, is referring to. I caught up with Juelz last week and asked him about his opinion on the internets and its musical components, check out what he had to say below….

Juelz Santana on music blogs and the bloggers……

“I think the internet is a plus and a minus. For one, it’s the best promotion, though, in the world especially when you don’t have an album out at the time it’s a beautiful way of promotion, you know what I’m saying? And it’s free promotion at that. I don’t really entertain the bloggers or the comments and stuff like that. Anybody that has time to sit and type at they computer might be gay to me. I mean just typing a comment. You could be typing and talking to somebody, but typing a comment on something that you see is kind of crazy to me.”

While I do agree with his statement about the internet being the best and cheapest form of promotion, I think it’s a little much to call someone gay because they’re commenting on what they’re viewing.

The whole point of online promotion is for the consumer to offer their opinion on what they’re watching. I’m not saying the viewer has to be disrespectful, but an honest opinion or constructive criticism never hurts. It’s better than having a bunch of yes men around you 24/7.

WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK????

Sincerely

Low “I comment on blogs all the time…but I sure as hell ain’t gay (not that there is anything wrong with that. It’s just not my cup of tea)” Key

Not to say Cam’s return isn’t the “Talk of the town” anymore, but with Miss Info’s two part interview over at OnSmash.Com and a recent radio interview, it’s almost like the story of his comeback is becoming redundant.

Regardless, it’s still a topic of discussion across the hip hop board. So far, Cam’s addressed issues pertaining to Jim Jones, 50 Cent, Dame Dash and Juelz Santana, all without hesitation. But in the April issue of XXL, Cam slides off into a couple different things the public has yet to find out.

Since a lot of the information in this interview has already been revealed, almost word for word, I’m going to post the content that wasn’t; the Juelz information. Not to long ago, Juelz revealed that Cam’s contractual obligations in regards to his career have hindered him from moving forward in the collaborations department. However, according to Cam, there’s a completely different story brewing under the surface….

Cam’ron on why Juelz wasn’t allowed to collaborate with other artists……..

“That’s totally false. What Juelz has to realize is this: Anytime he does something, Def Jam has to get paid. Me and Def Jam was partners, and me and Juelz was partners. If Juelz does a song with Sean Kingston, Def Jam calls and gets $20,000-whether Juelz knows it or not. If they our partners then we should get $20,000. But in these situations, Def Jam would get paid and we wouldn’t so I would say, ‘No we’re not clearing it”. Because how come they are getting the money and me and Juelz wouldn’t be getting the money? Def Jam was starting to get frustrated with Juelz because they wanted him to put an album out. They started to lose patience. He doesn’t know I told Def Jam, “Yo, no, let him do this, let him do that”. They didn’t want to let him do anything, because they want the they album. They figure, “How come he can feature on this and feature on that, but we can’t get our album?” It was plenty if times where they didn’t want to clear anything, and I told them, “No do this. This needs to be cleared”. But then it became a tug-a-war situation with certain projects, where they would be like, “Cam, we understand what you’re saying. But no, we can’t have this unless they pay us double or extra or yada yada yada.” There was plenty of times I fought for him to be featured on people’s songs. Def Jam didn’t want him to be featured on people’s songs. “

Well isn’t that an interesting tidbit of information? If this information is true, then where would that leave, A.) The relationship between Juelz and Def Jam and B.) The relationship between Cam and Juelz? Judging from Cam’s interview in this issue and his interview with Miss Info, money wasn’t the only issue that caused the two to separate.  

Anyway, if you can find my “secret newsstand”, make sure you slide over there and pick up the issue, it’s a great read.  Now pardon me, I have an XXL issue that I need to get lost in.

Sincerely

Low “LowKey’s sitting down with Cam’ron next Thursday? YES” Key

The Dream is gearing up to release his new album, Love Vs. Money on March 10th featuring Kayne West, Rick Ross, Juelz Santana, Ludacris, Mariah Carey and Fabolous.

Even though they just released the video to Rockin That Thing, they’re already prepping the remix video to “Rocking That Thing” featuring Rick Ross, Ludacris, Fabolous and Juelz Santana. And OH YES, your boy will be on hand.

Until then, enjoy these visuals because I sure as hell did.

Sincerely

Low “Can’t wait to hear this in the club tonite” Key

The Dream- Rocking That Thang

You already know how this story goes: I spotted the cover online around THESE parts on Monday and thought, “Yup, it’s about that time to pay my friendly underground magazine slinger a visit.”

Fast forward to Wednesday night; $12.00 gloves strapped on my brown hands, a ColdStone’s Bang Bang Boogie Milk Shake (Vanilla ice cream, Graham cracker pie crust, Snickers, Oreos and a Kit Kat bar) in my right paw and the Crackberry in my left. There it was, the March issue of XXL. A fresh coat of magazine glaze shined through all the other irrelevant, outdated publications it was positioned next to.

“I did it again; I struck GOLD”, I discreetly whispered as the middle aged cashier gave me the side eye in which I could’ve have SWORN he indirectly uttered the word “weirdo.” I popped that sucker open only to find some very interesting hip hop tidbits, here’s what I observed; Shorty from Lil Wayne’s, “Comfortable” video is only 22. Datwon really breaks down the meaning of “Loyalty”. Mike Bibby wears his headband even when he’s modeling. Jim Jones has less “swag” then Jay-Z: Epic fail, Jones. Jamie Foxx says “You know your girl is cheating when she says, ‘Can I call you right back’. Soulja Boy claims he has “Millions” in his bank account. Kris Ex breaks down Hip hop’s greatest Crews, Cliques, Clans and Posses. NICE!

Oh, did I forget to mention Vanessa Satten literally breaks down the rise and fall of the mighty mighty Dipset conglomerate? Don’t believe me, test my gangsta and scroll down..lol!

Juelz Santana on Cam’ron owning his contract….

“It was a bad deal. He owned so much of my sh*t and everything, he just, practically owned more than what I owned and it got to a point where I just wanted to get the situation right. I didn’t want nothing back. And it’s like he wasn’t trying to get it right. He wasn’t trying to give me what I felt like I was owed. It’s like he directed us. We put the building together, brick by brick. All he was doing was directing us, and when we got to the top of the building, he dont even wanna share the sandwiches. It’s lunchtime now. He wanna give us pieces of a sandwich, and he got one big hero and we getting pieces. Like, “Come on now. The building is built. You gotta respect us on another type of level.”

Freakey Zeakey on returning home during the break-up…..

“Then, in late 2006, when I was on my way home, I called Jim, and he was like, “Yo, sh*t is fuc*ked up man.” So I’m like, “What happened?” “You’ll see when you come home.” And that’s when everything blew up. But right now it’s myself, Jim and Juelz. And I speak to Killa. I love Killa. That’s my family. And Jim did some bullsh*t, and Killa did some bullsh*t. But they two bulls, and they gonna ram, and they seem like they not gonna give…”

Jim Jones on thinking he jinxed his and Cam’s relationship….

“I think I might have jinxed us. Me and Cam was talking a long time ago about somebody that was breaking up. I was saying that would be kind of crazy it we was to break up but fake it–like, act like we was mad at each other and then get back together and make all this money off of it. And Cam was like, “Why would you say something like that? Don’t start talking no stupid shi*t.” I’ll never forget that. And now I’m like, What the fu*k, is this an ill paradox? I be thinking about that sh*t all the time. Hopefully, we could get this money, ’cause Lord knows there’s a lot of private jets.”

See what you did Jimmy??? It was all YOUR FAULT, lol.

Crazy how money can turn things upside down. Looking for the full story, well, unless you can find my secret newsstand, you’ll probably have to wait another week or so. Sorry!
Sincerely

Low “OK, OK, OK, Ya’ll can’t FU*K with me, NOW WAY” Key

Saturday, Angie Martinez, DJ Enuff and Cipha Sounds hosted Hot 97’s, Holiday Bash at Nassau Coliseum in Long Island with performances from Nina Sky, Ryan Leslie, Jim Jones, Kid Cudi, Juelz Santana, Ludacris, Young Jeezy, Busta Rhymes, Ron Browz and T.I.

Though I’ve seen each artist perform at least 3 times since taking this job, I can tell you standing 3 feet away from the stage gives you a COMPLETELY different vibe (I.E. getting water thrown on your camera, having fire sparks fly 2 inches past your upper lip). BIG BIG BIG shouts are in order for Lesley Hope from N’Somniatic Entertainment Group and Big League Entertainment, who produced the show!

And you know what the best part about all of this is, I don’t have to talk you to death about who performed (I’ll save that for the other side of town, lol), I can easily show you, below. ENJOY!

Sincerely

Low “A pretty good ending to a not so good year, lol”Key

Juelz Santana performs “There It Go” during Hot 97’s Holiday Bash at Nassau Coliseum on December 27. Jim Jones and Kid Cudi perform “Day-N-Nite” during Hot 97’s Holiday Bash at Nassau Coliseum on December 27. Ludacris performs “Last of a Dying Breed” during Hot 97’s, Holiday Bash at Nassau Coliseum on December 27 Busta Rhymes performs “Scenario” during Hot 97’s, Holiday Bash at Nassau Coliseum on December 27.
Young Jeezy performs, “Who Dat” during Hot 97’s, Holiday Bash at Nassau Coliseum on December 27. Young Jeezy performs, “Put On” during Hot 97’s, Holiday Bash at Nassau Coliseum on December 27. Young Jeezy performs, “My President” during Hot 97’s, Holiday Bash at Nassau Coliseum on December 27.

T.I. performs, “56 Barz” during Hot 97’s, Holiday Bash at Nassau Coliseum on December 27. T.I. performs, “Swing Ya Rag” during Hot 97’s, Holiday Bash at Nassau Coliseum on December 27.
T.I. performs, “You Don’t Know Me” during Hot 97’s, Holiday Bash at Nassau Coliseum on December 27.

Miss Info reports, “Now, I’m hearing that Jim Jones, Juelz Santana and Lil Wayne have recorded yet another version….The hook goes: “All these other rappers jack swagger from us.” LOL. And it seems this song, “Swaggerjack from Us” will be on Jim Jones’ solo album, which drops right in the thick of things, on Dec 9th.”

Whoa, whoa, whoa….Wayne’s on this version???? Doesn’t the hook sound like a scathing backhand to Hov, T.I. and Kanye since they’re the ONLY ones to officially rap on the track??? Wayne playing both sides of the fence on this one, uh oh……

Thoughts my dear readers, THOUGHTS!

Sincerely

Low “The S.L.U. Blogger Edition is 90% complete” Key

“I mean, it’s nothing I’m going to embark on just because of my situation. I work with people that love me and respect me as an artist, you know what I mean? I’m not working with anyone for the namesake or because the record label thinks it’s going to be big. When I talk to Jay-Z and he respects me and wants to work with me because just he f*cks with my music, then I’ll pretty much work with anybody. As far as just hollering at Jay-Z and just reaching out, I ain’t doing any of that, nah mean. I won’t be reaching out to try and get no Jay-Z verses on my album or nothing like that. If I hear through the grapevine he wants to fu*k with me, then I’ll take that into consideration. Jay-Z is still Jay-Z. No one can sit there and tell you they didn’t grow up listening to some kind of Jay-Z. I can say things like that, because at the end of the day, I’m a real n*gga. But, at the end of the day I’m still going to do me and be everything he was, plus more, whether he’s on my sh*t or not. So, he’s going to have to deal with that, not me, ya dig?”

For more on Juelz and his upcoming projects in 2008, check out the Born 2 Win feature over here…

Sincerely

Low “A!” Key