Lupe interview on Sway bout the Pete Rock situation, he mad as fukk

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i'm just entertaining a troll with the Quick shyt. west coast guys are predictably sensitive to their place in the history books.

this guy just said Bombudd is more memorable than straighten it out. you can't beat that sort of thinking.
 
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Big Mel said:
i'm just entertaining a troll with the Quick shyt. west coast guys are predictably sensitive to their place in the history books.

this guy just said Bombudd is more memorable than straighten it out. you can't beat that sort of thinking.
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Yup..unless u was there...they denied it and there's nothing there to believe otherwise..straight to the rumor/gossip section...what I said is pure fact...and makes more sense cause they nikka was being bytch made about the MUSIC...hence them not working on MUSIC again...
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Or perhaps I know something you may not.
 
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It’s true that Lupe Fiasco’s representative from Atlantic Records contacted me last fall and he did so while I was in mourning over the sudden death of my cousin Heavy D. I gave the representative a conditional “yes” to use T.R.O.Y. for Lupe’s album but only based on the condition that I be involved on the project. It’s what I always say when approached by people who want to use that particular song. I was never contacted again. At no point was there any follow up from Atlantic Records. Now, the story gets twisted and it’s being said that I said “yes.” The part about my conditions has been left out to make me seem like I’m a hypocrite. When I heard about the song again, it was done, completed, and playing on the radio…and that was Monday night.


It’s true that people have made T.R.O.Y. over. I can’t control what’s done with my work after it’s already out there but I can control who gets my blessings. Those who involve me and respect me in the process, get my blessings. Those who work behind my back – but all the while putting up a front like I’m down with it – don’t.

I’m flattered that they wanted to remake my song and that they respect it for the classic that it is. I just think they should have talked to Atlantic Records to make sure things were done right. The biggest violation is from Atlantic Records but what can you expect? Labels are corporations and their whole point is to sell records. If they respect the artist in the process that would be nice, but they’re not required. For as political as Lupe as, I expected him to know that and to have hopefully made them more accountable. I’m surprised that he’s siding with the corporation on this.

Technically, there was no crime committed with the release of Lupe’s version of my song. Technically, the song can be out there but I’m not talking about legalities. I’m asking: Where’s the respect for the code among artists?
No ego, but I know my place in this game. I’m recognized as a legend and I accept that. But most of all, I’m a grown man. The love and admiration that people have for me as a producer and as a man of honor has been non-stop, consistent for over 20 years. That’s based on something that can’t be touched. My music and my character stands for itself. T.R.O.Y was a career-defining song has gotten me invited to the White House. It’s not just because people think the production is dope. It’s also because of what the song stands for. I want my music to touch people but I don’t want to be walked over or lied on in the process.

I admit that my outburst on Monday night on Twitter was based on my reminiscing about Heav and Troy. I think about them every day. I apologize for being emotional about this. I had no intentions of hurting Lupe’s career. That’s not me. I’m known for building up not breaking down careers. Moving forward, I’m 100% in control and focused on what’s good.
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:rudy: idc what pete has to say, as a grown man he should have brought his frustrations out via telephone call not twitter. he's a legend i love his music but he's too old and experienced to be trying to bring someone elses career down on some salty shyt via social networks. lol at not understanding why lupes wrong pete, c'mon son you openly shytted on his song and damn near ruined his career.
 
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Loose said:
Questlove dropped some knowledge
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Thanks for the link. :birdman:

Questlove Wants Pete Rock To Reconsider Fiasco With Lupe - Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV.com

Anyway I dont agree cuz I dont think the Lupe song is a homage. It doesnt make me think of TROY at all except the beat. And I dont think its gonna make young heads want to check Petes music. In fact in 5 years there will probably be knuckleheads on the internet talking about "thats fuct up Pete Rock stole Lupes beat."
 
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