
From the pages of the October 2009 XXL, Jigga tells Bonsu Thompson that he’s not feeling Jimmy’s track.
Understood, but you’re one of the few rappers whose
movement is still followed by artists old and young. How conscious are
you of that position?
…Like I said, if the genre needs the game
to be stretched out, ‘cause you have those guys who are 35 years old
trying to make the smiley face or whatever, competing with Soulja Boy.
Ha! That’s a Trey Songz record with Soulja Boy on it. It’s hot. They’re clearly aiming at the young kids with that track.
It’s
not funny though. [Laughs] I mean, like Jim Jones, for example. And I
don’t mean this because we never see eye to eye. He made “Na Na Nana
Na.” [Laughs] What’s the difference between “Smiley Face” and “Na Na
Nana Na”? “Na Na Nana Na” could’ve been called “Smiley Face” [Sings] I
got the smiley face, na na nana na na.
*Dies*
Props: Karen Civil
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Tyler, The Creator’s *Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale* hits different. The tracks feel personal yet playful, like discovering hidden gems. Listening here in my new Office Space in Gurgaon made it surreal—creative vibes mixing with work energy. Definitely a repeat-worthy experience.