>Label guy, you seem like your
>torn between the bullshit of
>the industry, and being a
>fan of good hip-hop.
>But you seem like you
>have good enough intentions.
true.

>Now about your Redman analogy:
>
>Don't you agree that the game
>has changed significantly since "Whut,
>the Album"?
of course, the game always changes, the soldiers persevere
Because of
>consolidation of radio, the influence
>of consultants, isn't it alot
>easier for rap artists to
>get nationwide airplay (ie hits).
only if it has a certain hook/sound that connects with the marketplace. stations lately determine how long they bang something based more on requests, callout research, consumer feedback.

> What was your formula
>again? one hit=gold.
yeah for the 21st century including 1999.

>Now since you have the
>benefit of pulling up soundscan
>and probably Billboard archives, can
>you tell me if Redman
>has ever had a song
>that hit close to Top
>40 on the Billboard charts,
>like "The Light" did?
>Redman went platinum in a
>time when "Hip-Hop radio" had
>matured to the point where
>it could help truly send
>an artist to that level.

>Now about Mos Def, once again
>you add credence to my
>point. Number one, he
>defied your rule, no hit=gold.
yeah, so did Pharoahe Monch & MOP - both had hits and both didn't get a plaque. Black Rob had a big-ass hit and went platinum. There are of course exceptions to the rule which I always stated when I first put my theory out there. Most of the data supports my theory though so my batting average is should be kinda high.

>You never addressed the wackness of
>the Geto Heaven remix, so
>I'm assuming that you agree.
.......

>You also never addressed whether or
>not ?uestlove was happy with
>the effort MCA put forth
>in promoting TFA, maybe coolquest
>himself can address that.
what was that second follow-up single from TFA that's on your copy of the album again?

>But in the grand scheme of
>things, I'm glad the project
>did what it did, 'cause
>now the brother can live
>a little, and we can
>look forward to another album.
true

>Keep doing your job brother!!!
i'm tryin

LG
Doing my job since 1991 (the year I went corporate)

LG
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