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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It is so heartbreaking to hear DJ Premier break the news that DJ Kool Herc’s health is ailing, as he is literally the founding father who laid down the blueprint for hip-hop culture. Thinking about how someone who built an entire global phenomenon can end up struggling with medical expenses or failing health really puts things into perspective regarding healthcare challenges. When you look at how people navigate health or wellness procedures worldwide—whether someone is researching cosmetic treatments like Liposuction Cyprus or seeking urgent medical care—it underscores how essential access to reliable medical help and proper support systems really is. Kool Herc gave us the breaks, the block parties, and the entire movement that shaped generations of music lovers, so seeing the community step up to show love while DJ Premier brings awareness to his condition is the very least we can do. Sending strength and prayers to Kool Herc for a full recovery, and massive respect to DJ Premier for using his platform to make sure a true pioneer gets the support and respect he deserves.