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Jay-Z Speaks on Cam'ron Diss and Nas Signing
Wednesday, January 25, 2006 By: Michael Ivey
Jay-Z scoffed at Cam’ron’s diss records today, but he didn’t rule out responding when he’s not busy preparing for up coming Def Jam releases which include a new Nas album later this year. “I feel like I would be stupid to even pay that any attention, because it's such a ploy,” he told MTV news. “N---as is holding press conferences behind [the diss record].”
Diplomat Records CEO/ headliner Cam’ron has scheduled a press conference for Wednesday where he will once again elaborate on his motives for releasing “Gotta Love It” and “Swagger Jacker” last week and preview his new album/film Killa Season. Jay says another reason he is iffy about responding is because Cam’s songs don’t inspire him. “Cam's sh-- is not artistic,” he says. “That sh-- is trash.”
Jay-Z also says he’s “shocked” that Dame Dash apparently warned Cam that Dipset might be targeted, prior to Jay’s “I Declare War” concert last October. The show turned out to be a peace fest that included the Lox, P. Diddy, Beanie Sigel and the biggest surprise guest: Nas. His accompaniment on the chorus of Jay’s “Dead Presidents” two nights in a row was a step towards what became an official business relationship earlier this week.
Def Jam President Jay-Z has paid for the creation of two Nas albums through a collaborative deal between his label and Sony Music Group. “[I'm proud to have him on Def Jam] for so many different levels," he says. “One, he's been at the forefront of hip-hop since he's been out. [Illmatic] is arguably one of the best albums ever made. To have that down with the team, it's just a beautiful thing. Two, it says so much about the culture. It shows another way. [The media] always portrays us like we're ignorant. It shows another ending.” Jay says fans can look for Nas’ first Def Jam album, which may feature a Jay-Z/Nas collaboration, next fall. He is reportedly also excited about forthcoming albums from veterans Ghostface and LL Cool J. Jay plans on adding one or two more big names to the roster this year.
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