Aye Mase, follow this manuscript and you might have a chance this time around! So since I JUST found out Mason Betha is returning to the foolery of Hip-Hop, it’s only right I supply him with a couple of tips to make his excursion back to the top a pleasant one. I know I know…..this is the third time he’s returned to the game, but I have the STRANGEST hunch that this time’s going to be different.

The first time he returned seemed forced. Contrary to what everyone thought, relinking with Diddy probably wasn’t the best thing for Young Betha. Yeah the two made history together, but Diddy was a completely different person when Mase decided Hip-Hop was his first love again.

The second time…ohhhh the second time. What in the sweet hell was he thinking linking with 50 Cent and his team of Southside Jamaica Queens soldiers? The demographics were completely off base and the chemistry between the two parties was disturbing.Tough talk and gun play just isn’t Mase’s forte. YUCK!

Now of course, I’m on the fence along with the rest of you because of his prior attempts, but like we always say..third time’s a charm, correct? In addition to Mase returning to the genre, he mended forces with an individual who at one point threatened his life in front of million of radio viewers. Maybe this time it’s different. Maybe Mase’s prior experience have given him the edge this time around and he’s conjured up the ultimate game plan.

Whatever it is, I’ll be waiting in the wings to see what unfolds in the next 3 months. And with that said, Mase jumped on the hottest record IN THE COUNTRY to prove he can still hang with the young bucks. But wait, I still have that Top Ten list of items Mase needs to become relevant again. I’ll make light of the situation, but also supply some hidden gems that could REVIVE Young Betha because LORD knows this is final opportunity.

10. It’s either GOD or Hip-Hop. I’m not saying both can’t co-exist, but Mase has used both to the extreme and has been ridiculed under both lights. If it’s Hip-Hop, stay out of the church lime light….especially if you’re talking about riddling your opponent’s car door with 5445 bullets. If it’s Church, let it be church. I’m sure the congregation isn’t a fan of you talking about the “Best I Ever Had”. Make your choice, Betha

9. No matter what the media, bloggers or DJ’s say, beef is NOT the answer. His prior confrontations did him no good and Mase was never that type of artist. Jumping head first into rap squabble will only give his demographic the notion he’s in this for the attention and not the love of the sport. He explained MJ’s passing gave him the inspiration to return…let’s hope it stays that way.

8. Remix EVERY record Fabolous has touched. It’s painfully obvious their styles are extremely close and since Mase basically fathered Fab’s R&B persona, why not show the world he still can do it better than everyone else who’s attempting it. In addition, Drake is RAPIDLY snatching that lane with ONE tune so if I were Mase…I’d get on the job…PRONTO.

7. Distance himself from Bad Boy Records and G-Unit Records as soon as possible. It’s adorable that both conglomerate’s attempted to revive Betha’s career, but both attempts were completey unorganic. Shock value even. Diddy wanted a check and 50 wanted attention. Well, both got what they wanted, but I think it’s about that time Mase got his.

6. DO NOT WEAR TIGHT CLOTHES OR BRIGHT COLORS!

5. Ink a deal with Atlantic Records or Interscope Records. See, Atlantic has lost their main attraction for the next 365 days and Interscope Records is losing 50 Cent after the release of his next project. Translation: Both parties are in desperate need of an urban leader. It could possibly be the worst thing for both imprints, but if done right Mase could be top 10 status once again.

4. NO AUTO TUNE!

3. Mixtape. Mixtape. Mixtape. MIXTAPES! Gangsta Grillz with DJ Drama. A Desert Storm collaboration with DJ Clue. SOMETHING. I can’t foresee the future with this particular task, but I do know the attention will shift once ONE of these are completed.

2. Stand next to Lil Wayne. I can’t front, I’m not the HUGEST advocate of the martian, but Weezy has worked WONDERS for Drake….so why can’t it work for Mase? I’m not saying Betha has to sign with Young Money or Cash Money, but the affiliation will be JUST enough to reel Mase’s long lost fans right back into those front row seats.

1. Return to the roots aka Cam’ron & Jim Jones. Clearly, this type of reunion would be monumental given the current status of Cam n Jim’s relationship, this could do wonders for Hip-Hop. Cam hates Jimmy. Cam loves Mase. Mase loves Cam. Jim loves Cam and Mase. Mase loves Cam and Jim. Am I missing something here??? Why can’t this work???

Will it work? Will he tank?? Do you guys even care???? SOUNDOFFFFFFFFFFF

Sincerely

Low “Mase or Drake- YOU CHOOSE” Key

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