- Saigon's great story that was never told? Yeah, now it finally is . - Yeah, Nicki's platinum, but there are more than enough ladies whose projects never saw the light of day . - There aren't many things better in life than a dope rap song with an incredibly dope opening line. Here's 55 of them . - Maliah Michel is in great shape . Really. Great. Shape. - We took a trip to yesteryear when Kobe donned the mini-fro and experienced [...]
I've never really posted much hip-hop on here with the exception of a couple Chiddy Bang tunes and some rap remixes, but last weekend I was inspired to share some after seeing Curren$y perform at Trees. I think one of the reasons I don't listen to much hip-hop is not because I don't like it, but rather that I don't have time to sift through all the bullshit and find some decent tracks. The more I think about it, what is now happening to the EDM genres with all of the surplus in music out there also happened in a [...]
Another morsel from Saigon's impending LP, The Greatest Story Never Told , which is set for release next week - 15 February to be precise. Although I'm guessing that will be US-only, and us UK dwellers won't see it for weeks. And then we'll be asked to pay £18 for an import. Bah. Deep breath...rant over... now back to Saigon . Today's tune is 'The Invitation', featuring the abstract poetic Q-Tip and sir yell-a-lot Fatman Scoop. It's not really the sort of track you'd normally associate with the Fatman though - 'The Invitation' is [...]
Saigon is finally set to release his debut album "The Greatest Story Ever Told" on 2-15-11. You can preview the album on hims myspace page and pre order it HERE .
Looks like SC secured a spot on the long-awaited and highly anticipated project from Saigon, The Greatest Story Never Told . The track was co-produced by Just Blaze and features a guest shot from Raheem DeVaughn. Congrats to S on landing a joint on there. You can now stream the full project, which drops next week (2/15), on Sai's Myspace , and can preorder a copy here. saigon-give_it_to_me_(feat._ra heem_devaughn)
In 2011, this is as close to a "Roll Call" as you're going to get. Annnd , in 2011, this could be considered the first noteworthy Hip-Hop full-length record to get the ball rolling; set the standard for where the beats, rhymes and life should be propelled to elevate the music standard in the commercial district. (You hear that Dre?). You've seen a little bit, and heard a few more but holy taco Batman, this is the full enchilada we're dealing with. Kanye West, Jay-Z, Marsha Ambrosius and some guy named Just Blaze (?) [...]
By now, you HAVE to have realized that the secret is out. The renegades Saigiddy and Justin Blaze are bringing you through the ghetto without riding around on that 'ol fashioned reality rap tip. The Greatest Story Never Told is now an album, song and video to fully encompass the mission on hand. Which is to feed the people chicken noodle Hip-Hop for a soul's progression. How hungry are you? If you're in need of bowl, pre-order the LP . And bear witness to the video for some serious crate digging.
Two questions persist with Saigon. Firstly, will he ever actually release his album? He's been talking about for at least 6 years now!... Secondly, if and when it does drop, will he be able to convert his obvious talent into a decent LP? Clearly he can rhyme with the best, but last years Warning Shots 2 wasn't really any good to be honest... This, however, is a good start. Sai sounds fully focussed over a Just Blaze produced banger, none of the previous attempted crossover moves in sight. Enjoy. The album is [...]
Right. I think I've caught up on my post-holiday correspondence. So this is my last late-pass post... at least until I go on holiday again. Which based on my track record shouldn't be too far off. But my lord, I've saved something blinding to mark the fact that I'm finally all caught up. I've written about Saigon's perennially delayed album, The Greatest Story Never Told , before. I, for one, gave up on Story ever seeing the light of day - which was a touch annoying, given that the delays upon delays upon [...]
Visuals for Sai's "The Greatest Story Never Told" record off his upcoming long awaited album The Greatest Story Never Told
Nick Huff Barili caught up with Saigon recently at our Hard Knock TV studios and this is part 2 of that interview. This segment starts of with Saigon breaking down what happened with his former label Atlantic and why his record never came out. Sai gives us insight as to how Atlantic was trying to change him as an artist, which he wasn't feeling. The conversation transitions into Lupe Fiasco's current situation with Atlantic delaying the release of his album. The Yardfather also talks about his relationship with Jay-Z and how Hova has taken 3 beats that Just Blaze made [...]
Ladies and gentlemen, put your hands together for the man and woman of the hour for the ceremony of The Greatest Story Never Told . Overseeing the proceedings this evening will be The Yardfather a.k.a. Saigon as he preaches to the congregation about hope and change with the pearl-voiced leading lady Faith Evans . Insert standing ovations or a round of applause where applicable; they're shooting for the encore with this one. And of course, it's conducted by Just Blaaaaaaze! TGSNT hits shelves on the 15th of February. Extra, [...]
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Is it possible to have a come back if your career never really got started? Saigon's road to The Greatest Story Never Told is a fascinating story in itself. After false starts and more missed release dates than Detox , we'll finally see if Saigon is as great as everyone thought he was. The announcement of the album's release and the leaks have breathed new life into Sai's career. "It's Cold" is the Saigon track we've come to expect: gritty, New York sh*t over a striking sample. Get your Timbs [...]
In this outtake from my "Things You Didn't Know" interview for TheUrbanDaily.com, Saigon talks about his producer and mentor Just Blaze. He shares how his alter ego Red F5VE was created, the classic Just Blaze sound and how important he is to the careers of MCs.
Good music will forever transcend a revolution, no matter how much money or commercial airplay is behind a record. Don't take my world for it; just think how many rappers wanted to ride the wave of precedence set by street classics like "Exhibit C" and "Black & Yellow." The producer of the former mix CD staple is ready to go at again with his more than patient protégé Saigon . This particular selection however, isn't exactly meant to be to set the streets ablaze but more so to reveal the strength of the internal [...]
20-motherfucking-11! Man this new year came so fast I looked up and it was the 3rd already. Blame it on the NYE champagne diet. Oh well. Better late than never to kick of this new year with a new slew of ill shit from Asher Roth & Nottz, D.A. of Chester French, Chip Tha Ripper, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Method Man, Redman, CurT@!N$, Mark Ronson, Saigon, Rhymefest, Blu, Tennille, Supreme Team, Chris Brown, Jazmine Sullivan, Gorillaz, David Banner & 9th Wonder, The Kickdrums, Kanye West & Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Fashawn, Common, John Legend, Self-Scientific, Freddie Gibbs, Krondon, and [...]
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