Mary J. Blige and Pepsi announced the second annual Strength Of A Woman festival. The upcoming event will include an all-star lineup with artists such as Busta Rhymes, Summer Walker, and more. Mary J. Blige alongside soft drink company Pepsi announced the dates for the Strength Of A Woman festival and summit for May 11-14 […]
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The Notorious B.I.G., a.k.a Biggie, passed away 26 years ago, and since, the rap community has mourned. On the 26th anniversary of his death, the tributes continue to pour in from every corner of hip-hop. The Greatest Rapper Of All Time The Notorious B. I.G. known as “Biggie” or “Big Papa” to others, was shot and […]
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Jadakiss is getting back to the raps. Hopping on social media, Kiss and DJ Greg Street from V103 Atlanta announced the Kiss The South mixtape.
“Kiss The South, man. Jadakiss, Greg Street, I’mma come to the A, and I’ma stay here until we complete the joint,” Jadakiss said. “He know when it’s complete so I can’t leave until he say we got enough, Kiss, you good, let’s mix it, that’s what we gon’ do.”
Recently, on an episode of the, I AM ATHLETE podcast, D-Block frontman Jadakiss was asked about his well-known laugh that he blurts out before and after his unforgettable verses.
Jada said that the laugh was initially how he used to clear his throat in the booth before spitting out his verse. “My engineer, I think he’s from Croatia. Ruff Ryders introduced us to him, and he worked with us for years.” He added, “I was recording some verses, and my voice is so raspy sometimes, I’m clogged up, I would do that as a tension breaker to clear my throat and my voice before I’m about to do the verse.”
The MVP of The L.O.X. vs. Dipset battle said that the laugh was only supposed to be a one-time thing, and he never intended to keep it, but the engineer insisted that it sounded dope and just stuck. “So I do it, I get out to come hear the verse and he kept it! I’m like, ‘What’s that?’ ‘Nah, you gotta leave that.’ I’m like, ‘iight.’ So then I just started doing it and people started loving it!”
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Even those who aren’t privy to Jadakiss’ catalog can detect his iconic laugh from miles away. The LOX rapper’s signature laugh became just as part of his music as his bars. Over time, it felt as though a song from Jadakiss isn’t complete if he doesn’t drop the iconic laugh at some point. However, many have wondered how this iconic chuckle came to be. During a recent interview, Jadakiss explained that it was largely due to his engineer at the time, who insisted that he includes it in his records.
Jadakiss recently sat down with the I Am Athlete podcast where he reflected on signing with Ruff Ryders. He said that the laugh was actually a technique that he used to clear his voice before he records. Due to his gravelly tone, the laugh would often help him approach the record with a fresh set of vocal cords. “I was recording some verses and my voice is so raspy sometimes, I’m clogged up, I would do that as a tension breaker to clear my throat and my voice before I’m about to do the verse,” he said.
Jadakiss said his engineer, Dragan ‘Chach’ Cacinovic, recorded him after they met through Ruff Ryders. However, when he let out one of his raspy laughs, Chach discovered a new sound that he needed to use in his music. “[I] never intended on him keeping it. So I do it, I get out to come hear the verse and he kept it!” he continued. “I’m like, ‘What’s that?’ ‘Nah, you gotta leave that.’ I’m like, ‘Aight.’ So then I just started doing it and people started loving it!”
There’s no doubt that Jadakiss’ laugh has formed a life of its own. The rapper said that even those that you wouldn’t suspect listen to hip-hop recognize him solely off of the laugh. “Aunties coming up to me in the morning, ‘Hey, ain’t you that boy who make that sound?’” he recounted. “Then it just became my signature trademark.” Check out the full interview above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments.
Recently, on an episode of the I AM ATHLETE podcast, D-Block front man Jadakiss was asked about his well-known laugh that he blurts out before and after his unforgettable verses.
Jada said that the laugh was initially the way that he used to clear his throat in the booth before spitting out his verse. “My engineer, I think he’s from Croatia. Ruff Ryders introduced us to him, and he worked with us for years.” He added, “I was recording some verses and my voice is so raspy sometimes, I’m clogged up, I would do that as a tension breaker to clear my throat and my voice before I’m about to do the verse.”
The MVP of The L.O.X. vs. Dipset battle said that the laugh was only supposed to be a one time thing and he never intended on keeping it, but the engineer insisted that it sounded dope and it just stuck. “So I do it, I get out to come hear the verse and he kept it! I’m like, ‘What’s that?’ ‘Nah, you gotta leave that.’ I’m like, ‘iight.’ So then I just started doing it and people started loving it!”
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The call for record labels to be held accountable for how they navigate artists’ careers is ongoing, and Jadakiss is speaking on how those executives move. There have been conversations about rappers being money-makers for labels after they’ve died. We’ve seen how bigwigs have capitalized on the deaths of our favorite artists. Contracts and deals have also been disparaged by entertainers stuck in loops of debt. Jadakiss recently visited the I Am Athlete podcast to share thoughts on labels taking a gamble on artists’ lives.
“[There was] a song about it, and it was able to get a lot of streams, and that became a thing with the whole Drill [scene],” the Rap icon said. “They actually going out, gettin’ active and doin’ stuff and then go into the studio and make a song about what they just did.” Drill music has been under a microscope from the public to politicians. Mayor Eric Adams even called for a ban on Drill as he lamented over the ongoing violence in New York City.
“That sh*t get nipped in the bud as soon as it got created,” Jadakiss added. “But nobody’s going to these labels saying they wrong for this. We just blaming it on the kids. So, like my brother [Styles P] said, he don’t like to just put all the blame on these young artists because the radio stations are making them the top songs of the playlist. And the labels are still signing them.”
“They even got it—they puttin’ out life insurance on these young kids now.” Others were surprised at the revelation, but it’s been common for some time. “The labels. ‘Cause they gamblin’ on you to do something dumb, so they can profit after you die. So, this is getting ridiculous.” Rappers have complained about how labels move after one of their artists dies. Posthumous albums are quickly put together, and special edition merchandise is sold.
It was around this time last year when Vince Staples shared similar thoughts during an interview with Hot 97. “It’s money in it and they gonna keep selling it and we gonna keep perpetuating it and we gon’ be hurt when somebody dies,” said the Long Beach star. “I don’t necessarily know if they care. If they did, man the album ready in four weeks once you die. You get more press on the album after you die.
“When it comes to these systems, they look at you like, ‘Oh, you’re dead, now we got something to move with.’ To the people that’s running music: just treat these people with humanity. You’re worth something before you die.”
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Jadakiss and The LOX have been receiving their flowers from many over the past few years. The iconic New York rap trio has aged gracefully since their reign in the early 2000s. People have taken notice of that, including hip-hop stars of today’s era. One of the first instances of this was Kanye West. In 2021, he included the group on his “Jesus Lord” track off Donda. Including The LOX during such a huge moment of his career truly showed how much Ye loved the trio.
Another recent instance of this was when DJ Khaled added a “Jadakiss Interlude” on his recent studio album GOD DID. The August 2022 project was also accompanied by a music video for “Jadakiss Interlude.” This was another great demonstration of appreciation for Jada and his group’s impact. Additionally, The LOX got their proper praise during their Verzuz battle with DipSet. General consensus says The LOX won the battle, which took place in August 2021. Even DipSet’s Juelz Santana came out and said The LOX was victorious.
With all this love going around lately, an NYC painter found another opportunity to honor The LOX. On Thursday (Feb. 16), Andaluz The Artist debuted his LOX mural near a Whitecastle restaurant in The Bronx. This mural is the first piece of his collection that celebrates the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop. “First mural of 2023 is finally finished. In dedication of the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop. Wanted to give @sheeklouch @stylesp @jadakiss and @thelox their flowers. I grew up listening to these guys so I’m honored to have painted this wall,” he wrote on Instagram.
The next morning (Feb. 17), Jadakiss was able to get a look at the mural. Although it could only be on FaceTime because he is currently on tour, Jada was blown away. “That sh*t is mean!” you could hear Jada say about the neon-accented wall art. The tour Jada is out of town for includes the likes of Jeezy, T.I., Rick Ross, Gucci Mane 2 Chainz and more. A “reloaded” version the “Legendz of the Streetz” tour that originally took place in late 2022, their latest stop was Feb. 18 in Birmingham, AL. So, whether it be on the road or in his neighborhood back home, Jada and his legendary rap group still have dedicated fans.
Some New York legends are teaming up for a special performance at the legendary Apollo Theater in January. Mase, Cam’Ron, and Jadakiss will only perform at the theater for one night.
The performance comes as part of the Apollo’s series, “The Next Movement,” which is curated to focus on “an exploration of what’s new, now and next in music, dance, art and ideas,” according to the venue’s website.
Back in September, Mase, Cam, and Kiss were scheduled to go on their “3-Headed Monster” tour, however, the tour was cancelled the following month.
While reasons for the cancellation were unclear, many pointed fingers at Diddy, whom Mase had previously called out for apparently cheating him out of money. Following the cancellation, Mase took to Instagram to share a cryptic post, which many thought was aimed at Diddy.
“It’s Time To Show Cowards What Fearless Looks Like,” he wrote. “‘No Matter What Happens, I’m Not Stopping Nothing That I’m Doing!’ So Y’all Can Cancel All of The Dates I will not apologize for what’s right! EITHER WAY I WILL BE PERFORMING SOMEWHERE!!!”
It seems as though this sentiment aged well for Mase, who announced a series of performances last week, including the upcoming show at the Apollo.
“They tried to stop one tour so God gave me another one! You can’t play with everybody!,” he said in an Instagram post.
Mase, Cam’Ron, and Jadakiss’ upcoming show will take place on January 28. Tickets are available for purchase here.
