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Feds Investigate Ja Rule In Shooting.
Ja Rule could be facing federal murder charges, if the government has its way.
New York authorities reportedly are considering charges against rapper Ja Rule and two of his bodyguards surrounding the a shooting that left a man dead and one wounded late last month. A security video allegedly shows Ja and his men leaving a NYC club, and one of the bodyguards firing a gun that kills a man. Police contend that Ja Rule knew that the bodyguard would shoot and kill Clark, according to reports. The rapper could be looking at conspiracy to commit murder, a federal charge like those levied against other Murder Inc. associates.
Feds Investigate Ja Rule In Shooting
Ja Rule could be facing federal murder charges, if the government has its way.
New York authorities reportedly are considering charges against rapper Ja Rule and two of his bodyguards surrounding the a shooting that left a man dead and one wounded late last month. A security video allegedly shows Ja and his men leaving a NYC club, and one of the bodyguards firing a gun that kills a man. Police contend that Ja Rule knew that the bodyguard would shoot and kill Clark, according to reports. The rapper could be looking at conspiracy to commit murder, a federal charge like those levied against other Murder Inc. associates.
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Make sure to vote for Ja Rule's latest video, Caught Up on BET'S 106 & Park.
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Ja Rule Pleads Guilty To Assault!
Ja Rule apologized to the city of Toronto after pleading guilty to assault in an altercation at a downtown nightclub last year. "I'm just sorry about my actions," said the 29-year-old rapper, whose real name is Jeffrey Atkins, as he stood on the courthouse steps yesterday (March 8) with his lawyer, wife and bodyguards.
He received a $1,200 fine after pleading guilty to assault for a June 2004 incident at La Rouge Nightclub. He had been facing a more serious charge of assault causing bodily harm, which could have resulted in jail time. "Hopefully this was a one-time outburst," Justice W.P. Bassel told him.
Ja said he was provoked by a crowd that had formed near him at the nightclub, shouting "derogatory" comments about his public feud with rapper 50 Cent, said prosecutor Mary Humphrey, reading from an agreed statement of facts. As he was leaving, he punched someone standing nearby, the court heard. The victim ended up with a black eye and some cuts to the eyelid.
The judge apologized to Ja for the "disgraceful" comments shouted at the nightclub, calling them an "embarrassment" for the city. The rapper was shooting a film in Toronto when the incident occurred. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and children.
Ja Rule's latest album: R.U.L.E. In stores now!!
Ja Rule apologized to the city of Toronto after pleading guilty to assault in an altercation at a downtown nightclub last year. "I'm just sorry about my actions," said the 29-year-old rapper, whose real name is Jeffrey Atkins, as he stood on the courthouse steps yesterday (March 8) with his lawyer, wife and bodyguards.
He received a $1,200 fine after pleading guilty to assault for a June 2004 incident at La Rouge Nightclub. He had been facing a more serious charge of assault causing bodily harm, which could have resulted in jail time. "Hopefully this was a one-time outburst," Justice W.P. Bassel told him.
Ja said he was provoked by a crowd that had formed near him at the nightclub, shouting "derogatory" comments about his public feud with rapper 50 Cent, said prosecutor Mary Humphrey, reading from an agreed statement of facts. As he was leaving, he punched someone standing nearby, the court heard. The victim ended up with a black eye and some cuts to the eyelid.
The judge apologized to Ja for the "disgraceful" comments shouted at the nightclub, calling them an "embarrassment" for the city. The rapper was shooting a film in Toronto when the incident occurred. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and children.
Ja Rule's latest album: R.U.L.E. In stores now!!
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Irv Gotti Wants To Split Murder And Racketeering Charges.
Today in court, lawyers for Irv Gotti requested to separate the Murder Inc. head's federal money laundering case from the murder and racketeering charges of other defendants, including drug kingpin Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff.
Brooklyn federal judge Edward Korman permitted defense attorney Gerald Lefcourt to ask for Irv Gotti's case to be disconnected from McGriff, who is accused of murder, New York Newsday reported.
When federal prosecutors said they might consider asking for the death penalty for McGriff and two associates, Nicole Brown,41, and Dennis Crosby, 38, Judge Korman said he would separate the non-racketeering defendants if the death penalty is sought.
According to Lefcourt, all of those defendants, including Irv Gotti, whose real name is Irving Lorenzo, and his brother Christopher, will request a split from McGriff's more serious charges.
During a news conference after the hearing Friday, Irv Gotti stated, "I am a self made man. I helped the company make $250 million….I am the youngest of eight kids who never committed a crime."
An indictment in January alleged that McGriff spearheaded the murder of Eric "E. Money Bags" Smith on July 16, 2001 in Queens. Irv Gotti was accused of filtering $1 million in drug funds through Murder Inc. Records, and two other Lorenzo companies, IG Records and MI Records, were charged.
Lefcourt denied prosecutors' claim that Irv helped launder a portion of the drug money through a film called "Crime Partners" that McGriff was involved in. The lawyer further stated that prosecutors put Irv and the Inc. on the indictment as a way to garner more attention for the federal charges.
Irv and Christopher Lorenzo, and several other record company employees were released on bail. McGriff, Brown and Crosby are being held without bail.
Today in court, lawyers for Irv Gotti requested to separate the Murder Inc. head's federal money laundering case from the murder and racketeering charges of other defendants, including drug kingpin Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff.
Brooklyn federal judge Edward Korman permitted defense attorney Gerald Lefcourt to ask for Irv Gotti's case to be disconnected from McGriff, who is accused of murder, New York Newsday reported.
When federal prosecutors said they might consider asking for the death penalty for McGriff and two associates, Nicole Brown,41, and Dennis Crosby, 38, Judge Korman said he would separate the non-racketeering defendants if the death penalty is sought.
According to Lefcourt, all of those defendants, including Irv Gotti, whose real name is Irving Lorenzo, and his brother Christopher, will request a split from McGriff's more serious charges.
During a news conference after the hearing Friday, Irv Gotti stated, "I am a self made man. I helped the company make $250 million….I am the youngest of eight kids who never committed a crime."
An indictment in January alleged that McGriff spearheaded the murder of Eric "E. Money Bags" Smith on July 16, 2001 in Queens. Irv Gotti was accused of filtering $1 million in drug funds through Murder Inc. Records, and two other Lorenzo companies, IG Records and MI Records, were charged.
Lefcourt denied prosecutors' claim that Irv helped launder a portion of the drug money through a film called "Crime Partners" that McGriff was involved in. The lawyer further stated that prosecutors put Irv and the Inc. on the indictment as a way to garner more attention for the federal charges.
Irv and Christopher Lorenzo, and several other record company employees were released on bail. McGriff, Brown and Crosby are being held without bail.
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Ja Rule Changes His Name To Loki!!!
Ja Rule Changes His Name To Loki!!!
Remember we said something about Ja changing his name to "Loki" well its official check out this hot new track from Ja Rule under the name "Loki" its the begining of a new era for Rule and The Inc. You nead real palyer to hear the track. Loki-Why
Listen to his new song here: http://hiphophavoc.webhost4life.com/play.php?mid=348
Ja Rule Changes His Name To Loki!!!
Remember we said something about Ja changing his name to "Loki" well its official check out this hot new track from Ja Rule under the name "Loki" its the begining of a new era for Rule and The Inc. You nead real palyer to hear the track. Loki-Why
Listen to his new song here: http://hiphophavoc.webhost4life.com/play.php?mid=348
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Roc Tha Block.
US superstars Ja Rule and Chingy reigned over a large Saturday night crowd that bounced through a patchy night of rap, hip-hop and R&B. The triumphant chords of Livin' It Up welcomed Ja Rule, who strolled the stage in a white t-shirt and subtle ice, pumping the front rows. Joined by Case, the gravel-voiced maestro belted it out, before focusing on the ballads that have powered his most successful albums.
A crowd-moving mash of I Cry/So Much Pain, combined with video of dead friends - like Aaliyah, Notorious BIG and Tupac Shakur - got the biggest roar of the night.
Rule pushed on, and his powerful growl rang out even as the lights came up.
US superstars Ja Rule and Chingy reigned over a large Saturday night crowd that bounced through a patchy night of rap, hip-hop and R&B. The triumphant chords of Livin' It Up welcomed Ja Rule, who strolled the stage in a white t-shirt and subtle ice, pumping the front rows. Joined by Case, the gravel-voiced maestro belted it out, before focusing on the ballads that have powered his most successful albums.
A crowd-moving mash of I Cry/So Much Pain, combined with video of dead friends - like Aaliyah, Notorious BIG and Tupac Shakur - got the biggest roar of the night.
Rule pushed on, and his powerful growl rang out even as the lights came up.
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Ja Plans Announces his U.S. Tour.
Ja has just anounced that he will be touring across America in April when he returns from his European Tour. The dates have not been anounced yet but when they are we will let you know. In related news Ja played the Austrailian MTV Awards and performed "Wonderful", "New York" and "Caught Up".
Ja has just anounced that he will be touring across America in April when he returns from his European Tour. The dates have not been anounced yet but when they are we will let you know. In related news Ja played the Austrailian MTV Awards and performed "Wonderful", "New York" and "Caught Up".
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UK update for Ja Rule.
Ja Rule will be on TRL UK today at 6pm on MTV and then at midnight over on MTV Base he will be hosting Raw so make sure you watch both of them.
Ja Rule will be on TRL UK today at 6pm on MTV and then at midnight over on MTV Base he will be hosting Raw so make sure you watch both of them.
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Ja Rule's new movie!
Ja Rule's new movie Back In The Day apparently will be going straight to DVD. You can read more about the film and its release date here.
Back in the Day
Year: 2005
On Video: May 24, 2005
Starring: Ving Rhames
Ja Rule
Tatyana Ali
Pam Grier
Tia Carrere
Genre: Drama
Crime
Synopsis: Reggie Cooper is a young man who has seen life from both sides of the tracks. When his father is brutally murdered, he turns to J-Bone, a charismatic gangster and Reggie’s oldest friend and protector from “back in the day.”
As Reggie begins to slip back into a life of crime, he meets and falls in love with the daughter of a preacher he is suspected of murdering. Reggie is at a crossroads as he is now forced to choose between her and his oldest friend.
Rating: R for violence, language and some nudity
Length: 103 Minutes
Studio: First Look
Ja Rule's new movie Back In The Day apparently will be going straight to DVD. You can read more about the film and its release date here.
Back in the Day
Year: 2005
On Video: May 24, 2005
Starring: Ving Rhames
Ja Rule
Tatyana Ali
Pam Grier
Tia Carrere
Genre: Drama
Crime
Synopsis: Reggie Cooper is a young man who has seen life from both sides of the tracks. When his father is brutally murdered, he turns to J-Bone, a charismatic gangster and Reggie’s oldest friend and protector from “back in the day.”
As Reggie begins to slip back into a life of crime, he meets and falls in love with the daughter of a preacher he is suspected of murdering. Reggie is at a crossroads as he is now forced to choose between her and his oldest friend.
Rating: R for violence, language and some nudity
Length: 103 Minutes
Studio: First Look
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New Hoodstock Mixtape !!
The Art of War: G-Unit vs Hoodstock Mixtape
This is a rare mixtape by King Smij that pits new tracks by Murder Inc’s new group Hoodstock against some classic G-Unit tracks! It is basically an introduction to the group Hoodstock, which consists of leader Blackchild and a couple other Murder Inc artists you may have heard of including Saiku 720, Ronnie Bumps, and more. They are sure to make some noise this coming year, so pick up this tape while it lasts!
Tracklisting
Blackchild & Michael Blackson Intro
Blackchild ft. Lloyd & Saiku 720 – MB Skit
50 Cent – Training Day Intro
50 Cent – Animal
Tony Sunshine ft. Blackchild & Buck 50 – Hoodstock Meets Terror Squad
Lloyd Banks – Im So Fly
Saiku 720 & Young Merc – We Go Up
Cadillac Tah & Blackchild – Bleep, Bleep
50 Cent – Hole In Ya Back
Saiku 720 – Angry Rapper
Blackchild ft. Saiku 720, Al Profit, Shan Da Hoodlum – Stay on the Grind
Young Buck – The City
Blackchild ft. Saiku 720 & Chicos Sun – Gangstafied
Saiku 720 & Ronnie Bumps – Still Don’t Give A ****
Lloyd Banks – Dj Smooth Groves (Skit) / Smile
Hoodstock – Hoodstock Exchange
Blackchild ft. Shadowstock & Saiku 720 – Love, Hate
Game – Westside
Saiku 720, Shan Da Hoodlum, Indi 191 – Let Em Know
Blackchild – Turn It Up, Burn It Up
Tony Yayo – M B Skit / Running
Redlight & Bang Click – Sell Crack Skit
50 Cent – If I Cant Shine
Chicos Son, Saiku 720, Indi 191 – Hoodstock Gang
Shan Da Hoodlum – For My Gs
MB Skit / G-Unit Freestyle
Chicos Sun, Blackchild, Al Profit – Air It Out
Saiku 720, Ronnie Bumps, Duke – Loose Ya Mind
Shadowstock, Saiku 720, Blackchild – We Back (Again)
African King of Comedy Outro
You can order this mixtape over at Mixtapesone.com
The Art of War: G-Unit vs Hoodstock Mixtape
This is a rare mixtape by King Smij that pits new tracks by Murder Inc’s new group Hoodstock against some classic G-Unit tracks! It is basically an introduction to the group Hoodstock, which consists of leader Blackchild and a couple other Murder Inc artists you may have heard of including Saiku 720, Ronnie Bumps, and more. They are sure to make some noise this coming year, so pick up this tape while it lasts!
Tracklisting
Blackchild & Michael Blackson Intro
Blackchild ft. Lloyd & Saiku 720 – MB Skit
50 Cent – Training Day Intro
50 Cent – Animal
Tony Sunshine ft. Blackchild & Buck 50 – Hoodstock Meets Terror Squad
Lloyd Banks – Im So Fly
Saiku 720 & Young Merc – We Go Up
Cadillac Tah & Blackchild – Bleep, Bleep
50 Cent – Hole In Ya Back
Saiku 720 – Angry Rapper
Blackchild ft. Saiku 720, Al Profit, Shan Da Hoodlum – Stay on the Grind
Young Buck – The City
Blackchild ft. Saiku 720 & Chicos Sun – Gangstafied
Saiku 720 & Ronnie Bumps – Still Don’t Give A ****
Lloyd Banks – Dj Smooth Groves (Skit) / Smile
Hoodstock – Hoodstock Exchange
Blackchild ft. Shadowstock & Saiku 720 – Love, Hate
Game – Westside
Saiku 720, Shan Da Hoodlum, Indi 191 – Let Em Know
Blackchild – Turn It Up, Burn It Up
Tony Yayo – M B Skit / Running
Redlight & Bang Click – Sell Crack Skit
50 Cent – If I Cant Shine
Chicos Son, Saiku 720, Indi 191 – Hoodstock Gang
Shan Da Hoodlum – For My Gs
MB Skit / G-Unit Freestyle
Chicos Sun, Blackchild, Al Profit – Air It Out
Saiku 720, Ronnie Bumps, Duke – Loose Ya Mind
Shadowstock, Saiku 720, Blackchild – We Back (Again)
African King of Comedy Outro
You can order this mixtape over at Mixtapesone.com
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New Inc Artist.
Check out this amazing mixtape fom one of The Inc's newest members "Newz". Below is an article from DUBCNN.COM about the tape and a link to download the album. Dont forget to leave your opinions on this dude on our forum.
His name is Newz and he is a very talented upcoming rapper from New York. Newz is all over the streets of New York.. from mixtapes to word of mouth.
He is currently negotiating a deal with Murder Inc. Murder Inc was kind enough to send us a few mixtapes and advance albums of all their upcoming acts.
I got permission to put up the whole Newz mixtape so all you hiphop fans could download and enjoy this young cats hot music.
The mixtape is hosted by none other than DJ Envy and he even has Fabolous on a track with him.
Lookout for Interviews & Exclusive Music from all of Murder Inc's recording artists right here on DUBCNN.COM where we give it to you RAW AND EXCLUSIVE download here
Check out this amazing mixtape fom one of The Inc's newest members "Newz". Below is an article from DUBCNN.COM about the tape and a link to download the album. Dont forget to leave your opinions on this dude on our forum.
His name is Newz and he is a very talented upcoming rapper from New York. Newz is all over the streets of New York.. from mixtapes to word of mouth.
He is currently negotiating a deal with Murder Inc. Murder Inc was kind enough to send us a few mixtapes and advance albums of all their upcoming acts.
I got permission to put up the whole Newz mixtape so all you hiphop fans could download and enjoy this young cats hot music.
The mixtape is hosted by none other than DJ Envy and he even has Fabolous on a track with him.
Lookout for Interviews & Exclusive Music from all of Murder Inc's recording artists right here on DUBCNN.COM where we give it to you RAW AND EXCLUSIVE download here
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Ja to appear on Mary J's new lp .
Mary J. Blige is in Los Angeles working on studio album number seven. "It's so hot," she tells “Rolling Stone.” "The ladies are going to be happy, the men are going to be happy and the kids are going to be happy." Collaborators on the joint so far include Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, Kanye West, the Neptunes, Swizz Beatz, Raphael Saadiq and Ja Rule. She hopes to release the album by year's end and plans to tour next February.
Mary J. Blige is in Los Angeles working on studio album number seven. "It's so hot," she tells “Rolling Stone.” "The ladies are going to be happy, the men are going to be happy and the kids are going to be happy." Collaborators on the joint so far include Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, Kanye West, the Neptunes, Swizz Beatz, Raphael Saadiq and Ja Rule. She hopes to release the album by year's end and plans to tour next February.
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Ja Rule upcoming appearance.
One of the biggest R & B hiphop artists and hitmaker Ja Rule (whose hits include "Ain’t It Funny," "Wonderful," "Put It On Me," "Livin It Up," "Rainy Days," "Clap Back," "New York," among others, will be making a one-night only party cum-concert at the Araneta Coliseum on April 23.
Ja Rule, who is best known to moviegoers as the man who acted with Steven Seagal in "Half Past Dead," Vin Diesel in "The Fast and The Furious," Ethan Hawke in "Assault on Precinct 13" and Richard Gere and
Jennifer Lopez in "Shall We Dance," will be joined by local artists Seven Shots of Wisdom, Sun Valley Crew, Aryana and The Manila Dance Force in the Araneta show.
Tickets are available at all Ticketnet outlets. You can call 911-5555 or visit ticketnet. com.ph.
One of the biggest R & B hiphop artists and hitmaker Ja Rule (whose hits include "Ain’t It Funny," "Wonderful," "Put It On Me," "Livin It Up," "Rainy Days," "Clap Back," "New York," among others, will be making a one-night only party cum-concert at the Araneta Coliseum on April 23.
Ja Rule, who is best known to moviegoers as the man who acted with Steven Seagal in "Half Past Dead," Vin Diesel in "The Fast and The Furious," Ethan Hawke in "Assault on Precinct 13" and Richard Gere and
Jennifer Lopez in "Shall We Dance," will be joined by local artists Seven Shots of Wisdom, Sun Valley Crew, Aryana and The Manila Dance Force in the Araneta show.
Tickets are available at all Ticketnet outlets. You can call 911-5555 or visit ticketnet. com.ph.
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Chin Checkers Interview.
Boxing Talk’s Nigel Clarke recently caught up with “The Chin Checkers”. Two hot prospects fighting out of New York City. The Chin Checkers is a combination of Jaidon Codringon (Age 20) and Curtis Stevens (Age 19). Both of these fighters boast impressive amateur records. Codrington was 110 – 9 as an amateur, winning the 2002 National Golden Gloves and the 2004 New York Gold Gloves tournaments. Curtis Stevens had a brilliant record of 185 – 11. A five time Silver Glove Champion, two time National Junior Olympic champion, 2 time Junior World Champion, United States National Champion 2002, 2002 Golden Gloves champion of New York City and 2002 recipient of the Sugar Ray Robinson Award. Read the rest of the interview and check out some pics here.
Boxing Talk’s Nigel Clarke recently caught up with “The Chin Checkers”. Two hot prospects fighting out of New York City. The Chin Checkers is a combination of Jaidon Codringon (Age 20) and Curtis Stevens (Age 19). Both of these fighters boast impressive amateur records. Codrington was 110 – 9 as an amateur, winning the 2002 National Golden Gloves and the 2004 New York Gold Gloves tournaments. Curtis Stevens had a brilliant record of 185 – 11. A five time Silver Glove Champion, two time National Junior Olympic champion, 2 time Junior World Champion, United States National Champion 2002, 2002 Golden Gloves champion of New York City and 2002 recipient of the Sugar Ray Robinson Award. Read the rest of the interview and check out some pics here.
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Jimi Kendrix Interview.
Recently Streethop.com had a chance to catch up with Jimi Kendrix The Inc and Family Bizness Muzik super producer. With almost a year passing since our last meeting with Jimi Kendrix, now a father of a beautiful baby boy, he is more focused than ever and ready to make his lasting mark. To read StreetHop.com's first interview with Jimi, click here . In our follow up interview Jimi discusses new projects and events surrounding his career and Family Bizness Muzik with such great artists as Sonja Blade and Amazin. In this uncensored interview fans also get an inside look at the work Jimi did on Ja Rule's latest album R.U.L.E as well as the latest on the most complete music team known as Family Bizness Muzik.
Jimi it's great to catch up with you again, since we spoke last time what are some new things happening with your career?
Well I've found religion and let me stop playin since then things haven't been the same, Just a little busier and hectic at times, still working on new albums as well as completing projects on my own artist under my label! One more thing I had my first beautiful littleboy, which keeps me on my grind. (Click here for a photo!)
Fans had a chance to peep your work on Ja Rule's latest album R.U.L.E. and you were featured on some of the biggest records on the album, how was the process of working on that project? What was the studio atmosphere like?
Actually the vibe was pretty good for my first time working with the team. Remember I first came onto the seen at a time when The Inc was under a little pressure, but in the studio there was none. All the producers, Ja, Ashanti, Gotti, the engineers Buck, Won Bee, Terry, Gave, Kirk, we all did our part to accomplish the job set before us. In my opinion if I had to honestly rate Ja's album I'd say It was the perfect comeback album any nigga could bring, One, because it wasn't too much sampling, it didn't bore you and his singles were outta here! If only there wasn't so much hate out there, He'd be back on top! But niggas know a solid album when they hear it.
What was your personal favorite track off the album that you worked on? Also it was cool to hear you on the intro of the track "R.U.L.E". when you ran down The Inc line up.
Thank u for the love if I could pick a favorite, I'd say " Passion" cause it was more than just words being said over the music, it was real talk and any nigga who heard it was moved and left with a certain respect for Rule!
Last time when we spoke you had a lot of projects to work on with various artists and you were basically on a non stop grind, how has 2005 been so far?
Same thing different day, different artist, different bull**** in this business, but you gotta expect it and check it, but besides that things are looking good. The records I did in the past are behind and now I'm still here trying to stay afloat of this game!
Now lets talk about Family Bizness Muzik what is new with the camp? Can you give fans an update on Family Bizness Muzik?
It's a production company that I started that mainly consists of my three brothers who produce and my uncle who basically started out and showed us the ropes of production. Before production me and all my brothers toured as musicians for a while, up until we were introduced to producing. Now since being open for business a few years now we've worked with a lot of big artists as well as grown in number. We got a few hot producers to come aboard and help the cause, one being D Block/B Thumbs Producer Vinny Idol, who's about to heat **** up this summer. Then we got Hip Hop artists Sonja Blade, Amazin and a19 year old female singer, Dusty Garcia. That's about to be outta here! We comin man.
Right now were in the studio recording Dusty Garcia, we just put music out on Sonja Blade to catch niggas attention that she's back in town and not to be played with from anybody. We just finished a compilation album for the streets and radio by my artist Amazin, who mark my words is a problem. I'm not waiting on a major to grab my company, I'm acting as that major and doing it myself right now.
Are their any upcoming projects planned from Family Bizness Muzik?
There are tons of things going on. First I have an instrumental mixtape in the streets, we are also attempting to work a single for Sonja Blade titled " You Don't Stop." Also we have the official Amazin compilation produced by the family. We are just trying to be consistent and I can tell you all our projects are hot.
How is it to work with family, you mentioned before that the core of Family Bizness Muzik is made up of family from your uncles to cousins and brothers, how would you describe working with everybody at Family Bizness Muzik?
Its great! But at the same time its business too, long as we all keep that in our heads then there's no way we can fail.
What are some immediate goals and long term goals for Family Bizness Muzik?
Well right now we gotta keep **** hot, there are a lot of people who place themselves in great situations and then blow it cause they get comfortable. Well I'll tell ya right now I'm not satisfied. That's with my production as well as what I've done in the past! I can't slack and get caught sleeping, I'll rest when I'm dead. So don't expect to hear no wack **** coming out of this family. Besides that if I was looking for a situation now it would be a production/artist deal for Family Bizness Muzik. We've already proved we can handle a whole project and we have a complete unit of talent, the only reason I shouldn't get a situation is hate!
Once again it was great to catch up with you and is their anything you would like to touch on?
Well as always I appreciate ya luv my niggas and look out for these projects in yo' hood, bootleggers, Chinese food/clothing store, all the main mixtape stores in NY, StreetHop.com and even O.T. Holla, get at ya boy! Anyone need beats please holla... Ill give you ya moneys worth over here. For every person that wishes you success in life, there are twice as many that wanna see you fail.
Interview by Greg A. (Young G), edited by Rukas
Recently Streethop.com had a chance to catch up with Jimi Kendrix The Inc and Family Bizness Muzik super producer. With almost a year passing since our last meeting with Jimi Kendrix, now a father of a beautiful baby boy, he is more focused than ever and ready to make his lasting mark. To read StreetHop.com's first interview with Jimi, click here . In our follow up interview Jimi discusses new projects and events surrounding his career and Family Bizness Muzik with such great artists as Sonja Blade and Amazin. In this uncensored interview fans also get an inside look at the work Jimi did on Ja Rule's latest album R.U.L.E as well as the latest on the most complete music team known as Family Bizness Muzik.
Jimi it's great to catch up with you again, since we spoke last time what are some new things happening with your career?
Well I've found religion and let me stop playin since then things haven't been the same, Just a little busier and hectic at times, still working on new albums as well as completing projects on my own artist under my label! One more thing I had my first beautiful littleboy, which keeps me on my grind. (Click here for a photo!)
Fans had a chance to peep your work on Ja Rule's latest album R.U.L.E. and you were featured on some of the biggest records on the album, how was the process of working on that project? What was the studio atmosphere like?
Actually the vibe was pretty good for my first time working with the team. Remember I first came onto the seen at a time when The Inc was under a little pressure, but in the studio there was none. All the producers, Ja, Ashanti, Gotti, the engineers Buck, Won Bee, Terry, Gave, Kirk, we all did our part to accomplish the job set before us. In my opinion if I had to honestly rate Ja's album I'd say It was the perfect comeback album any nigga could bring, One, because it wasn't too much sampling, it didn't bore you and his singles were outta here! If only there wasn't so much hate out there, He'd be back on top! But niggas know a solid album when they hear it.
What was your personal favorite track off the album that you worked on? Also it was cool to hear you on the intro of the track "R.U.L.E". when you ran down The Inc line up.
Thank u for the love if I could pick a favorite, I'd say " Passion" cause it was more than just words being said over the music, it was real talk and any nigga who heard it was moved and left with a certain respect for Rule!
Last time when we spoke you had a lot of projects to work on with various artists and you were basically on a non stop grind, how has 2005 been so far?
Same thing different day, different artist, different bull**** in this business, but you gotta expect it and check it, but besides that things are looking good. The records I did in the past are behind and now I'm still here trying to stay afloat of this game!
Now lets talk about Family Bizness Muzik what is new with the camp? Can you give fans an update on Family Bizness Muzik?
It's a production company that I started that mainly consists of my three brothers who produce and my uncle who basically started out and showed us the ropes of production. Before production me and all my brothers toured as musicians for a while, up until we were introduced to producing. Now since being open for business a few years now we've worked with a lot of big artists as well as grown in number. We got a few hot producers to come aboard and help the cause, one being D Block/B Thumbs Producer Vinny Idol, who's about to heat **** up this summer. Then we got Hip Hop artists Sonja Blade, Amazin and a19 year old female singer, Dusty Garcia. That's about to be outta here! We comin man.
Right now were in the studio recording Dusty Garcia, we just put music out on Sonja Blade to catch niggas attention that she's back in town and not to be played with from anybody. We just finished a compilation album for the streets and radio by my artist Amazin, who mark my words is a problem. I'm not waiting on a major to grab my company, I'm acting as that major and doing it myself right now.
Are their any upcoming projects planned from Family Bizness Muzik?
There are tons of things going on. First I have an instrumental mixtape in the streets, we are also attempting to work a single for Sonja Blade titled " You Don't Stop." Also we have the official Amazin compilation produced by the family. We are just trying to be consistent and I can tell you all our projects are hot.
How is it to work with family, you mentioned before that the core of Family Bizness Muzik is made up of family from your uncles to cousins and brothers, how would you describe working with everybody at Family Bizness Muzik?
Its great! But at the same time its business too, long as we all keep that in our heads then there's no way we can fail.
What are some immediate goals and long term goals for Family Bizness Muzik?
Well right now we gotta keep **** hot, there are a lot of people who place themselves in great situations and then blow it cause they get comfortable. Well I'll tell ya right now I'm not satisfied. That's with my production as well as what I've done in the past! I can't slack and get caught sleeping, I'll rest when I'm dead. So don't expect to hear no wack **** coming out of this family. Besides that if I was looking for a situation now it would be a production/artist deal for Family Bizness Muzik. We've already proved we can handle a whole project and we have a complete unit of talent, the only reason I shouldn't get a situation is hate!
Once again it was great to catch up with you and is their anything you would like to touch on?
Well as always I appreciate ya luv my niggas and look out for these projects in yo' hood, bootleggers, Chinese food/clothing store, all the main mixtape stores in NY, StreetHop.com and even O.T. Holla, get at ya boy! Anyone need beats please holla... Ill give you ya moneys worth over here. For every person that wishes you success in life, there are twice as many that wanna see you fail.
Interview by Greg A. (Young G), edited by Rukas