In the final clip, Sai says he nearly signed with 50 Cent’s imprint in the early stages of his career. He explains the deal never materialized because of their conflicting personalities. Saigon On Playing ‘The Game’| Saigon’s Simplifying The Rhyme| Saigon Discusses Warning Shots 2

Sai says he took the wrong approach on embarking on a career in hip-hop. He then runs down the artists that’ve mastered the game. Checkmate.

In the clip, Sai says he’s compelled to comprise his music because niggas are dumb and that’s the shit that blows. Let ’em know, indeed.

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It’s been well documented that Jay doesn’t jot his lyrics. But in this clip, Guru reveals that Hov uses the Mac application, GarageBand as a refrence tool. Ayo technology!

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This afternoon, Raekwon returned to the “Coliseum Block” (165th St & Jamaica Ave) in Queens for an in-store signing of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II. Coincidentally, Rae shot “Ice Cream” on the same strip 14 years ago. Literally taking a trip down memory lane, Rae talks about his connection to the Q-Boro.

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No, “Yes Men” here. Guru admits to telling Hov his opinion on his records. In fact, he says Jay switched his verses on “Already Home” and “Forever Young.” Good luck on finding those, leakers.

Sidebar: Pardon the low audio. Squeeze the juice out your headphones/speakers.

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Last Friday, I caught up with engineer extraordinaire Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton at Roc The Mic studios. For nearly a decade, Guru’s added the finishing touches on all of The Roc’s releases. With Blueprint 3 in stores today, he spoke on the album’s delay and fine tuning it in the 50th state. More clips on the way.

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This was from my meet-n-greet on Monday. Here Slick Rick‘s right handman, recognizes Hov for his philanthropy and 9/11/01. “Answer The Call” concert goes down September 11th. Bring your earplugs.

Bonus: Blueprint 3 Scans | Preview Of Oprah’s Interview With Jay-Z (Think she transcribed it? Ha!)

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This morning, Hov held a press conference in the lobby of Madison Square Garden for his September 11th benefit concert. Tickets for the concert are a flat rate of $50 and go on sale September 8th at 9 A.M. for Citibank cardholders. 12:00 P.M. for general public. All proceeds will be donated to the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s charity. 

Fun Fact: According to MSG record books, Jay sold out the arena seven times. His concert last year is in the Garden’s top 10 for highest grossed.

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The kings from Queens address the royal court at their street renaming ceremony. Above, D.M.C. spits his game and below, Run gives his words of wisdom.

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