The biggest concern was with the label and the team. At the end of the day, that’s what we did. Everything that went into the album I put under a microscope and made sure that we got the best of the best of everything. Once I figured out that I was going to have a classic album, I slowed down because I wanted everything to be perfect.
It took two-and-a-half, almost three years. 1 album! How are you feeling now that “ Born 2 Rap” is finally out after years of work. Variety caught up with The Game at the Kandypens house in the Hollywood Hills where the rapper was in good spirits rocking a solid red Marathon Continues x Puma hoodie underneath his long Gucci coat.Ĭongrats on the No. Today, he’s the boss and CEO of his own record label (Prolific Records named after Nipsey Hussle as Game’s “way of paying homage,” he says) with his eyes set on discovering the next superstar. While rapping is among his strongest talents, it was never his end-all-be-all. The Game’s, er, game has shifted a bit since he first hit the scene. Home to singles “Hate It or Love It” and “How We Do” (both featuring 50 Cent), this critically-acclaimed debut studio album lives on as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all-time. Dre first discovered Game and signed him to his Aftermath label, but it was 2005’s “ The Documentary” that solidified his place in the rap game. Turns out, the pop star not only opens the project with intro “City of Sin,” but closes the album on “Roadside.” Released via Entertainment One, “ Born 2 Rap” sees The Game reflecting on his near two-decade long career - declaring it a “classic” before it even came out. 24 tracks because is my all time favorite player & has been a friend & inspiration to my career, so I saw it just to pay homage to the 🐐 #24 #Born2Rap #Prolific #eOne #ThisIsMyArt gfx 💯Ī post shared by The Game on at 4:27pm PSTīack in January, select media, friends, and family were invited to an exclusive listening session where The Game, whose real name Jayceon Taylor, revealed a standout feature from Ed Sheeran. I took the liberty in attaching the track listing as I know you guys have been wondering who’s on it…. This album will go #1…… because it’s CLASSIC !!! & in 11 days you all will get to hear why. I’m grateful for all the producers & artists who’ve helped this album become what it is & I am more excited for my fans than I am for myself. The REAL music will always prevail & this album will cap off an amazing run. It will always be “QUALITY” over “QUANTITY” from where I stand.
#GAME LAX ALBUM COVER FULL#
it’s by God’s grace that I’m able to still be here to deliver full projects at this caliber in an industry where I’ve seen artists come & go.
I’ve had a great run & surpassed my rap goals along time ago…. Appreciation for my lil brother for capturing my vision as well as & for always being so welcoming, providing a home for me & my albums for the past 15 years of my career. The concept behind this photo goes way beyond what you see upon 1st glance & I absolutely cannot wait for all of you to hear the music that goes along with the album. I promise another classic… my day 1 fans know what it is… I will not disappoint !!!! S/O to the beautiful soon to be mothers & for coming through on short notice, listening to, understanding my vision & participating in the cover art for this album.
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