Jay-Z On Blueprint 3: 'I Gotta Make The Best Product'

J-Banks · 08-11-2008, 04:06 PM

Jay-Z On Blueprint 3: 'I Gotta Make The Best Product'
Published Monday, August 11, 2008 2:07 PM

By Ismael AbduSalaam

During a memorable guest appearance last Wednesday (August 6) on Kanye West’s Glow in the Dark Tour, Jay-Z confirmed he’s working on Blueprint 3, his final album on Def Jam before launching a new recording deal with Live Nation.

Interviews from Timbaland had many believing the Virginia boardsmith would serve as the album’s executive producer, a rumor Jay-Z put to rest after recently appearing on the Shade 45 Morning Show.

“That was a little premature (on his part),” Jay explained. “It’s business. I gotta make the best product; it doesn’t depend on anyone’s feelings, we’re in there to do a job. We gotta put our feelings aside.”

Still early in the album process, the music mogul went on to reveal he has three songs completed, including the leaked, Run-DMC sampled “Jockin’ Jay-Z,” also known as “Dope Boy Fresh.”

“I have three records, but I don’t want to talk about them yet (since) they may not make the album,” Jay disclosed. “But there’s one joint that’s undeniable. You’ll know it when you hear it.”

Last month, Jay-Z announced a $150 million dollar partnership between his Roc Nation imprint and Live Nation, one of the most lucrative contracts ever given to an artist.

The deal requires Live Nation to help finance Jay’s entertainment projects, with profits being split between the two companies.

Despite the deal not starting until Jay-Z’s final Def Jam album is complete, rumors have begun circulating that there are already problems between Live Nation and its only Hip-Hop artist, a claim Jay dismissed as unfounded.

“That’s silly,” Jay quipped. “The numbers are public. I just went out on two tours and made a ton of money. I mean, c’mon.”

Regarding a release date for his final Def Jam album, Shawn Carter remained uncommitted.

“I don’t even know if it comes out this year,” he confessed. “We’ll see.”

At press time, Jay’s last album American Gangster has sold over 1.4 million worldwide.

Last Friday (August 8), Jay-Z teamed with New York mayor Michael Bloomberg for the Summer Streets Program, a project aimed at revamping local streets into car-free recreation zones.

Source: allhiphop

T.Giddy · 08-11-2008, 04:24 PM

i hope its a good album and i hope he doesnt rush it like his last 2 albums

Yack Towns FInest · 08-11-2008, 04:33 PM

Props on this

YoungKR07 · 08-11-2008, 04:52 PM

props can't wait for this album

True Ronald · 08-11-2008, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJG-Unit

i hope its a good album and i hope he doesnt rush it like his last 2 albums

wasn't the first blueprint done in like 2 days?

every jay album is rushed

straightgorrilla · 08-11-2008, 06:17 PM

propz im coppin that for sure

gunitworld50 · 08-11-2008, 07:19 PM

Can't wait for this . Add another #1 billboard spot for Jigga

shadybob187 · 08-11-2008, 09:05 PM

im so psyched about this album but i hope he doesnt rush it as well which i dont think he will do

jdubz711 · 08-12-2008, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJG-Unit

i hope its a good album and i hope he doesnt rush it like his last 2 albums

i felt like american gangster was a very good concept album.

BornIntoThis · 08-12-2008, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by True Sinister

wasn't the first blueprint done in like 2 days?

every jay album is rushed

i think 2 weeks

and btw KC and AG were both good albums

True Ronald · 08-12-2008, 02:04 PM

^
KC is probably the worst album anyone has ever done
Mike Jones vanilla ice....soulja boy...anyone.

Drizzy · 08-12-2008, 02:15 PM

He'll spit flames on this shit.

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