Clyde Guevara Explains Why Partying With Jay-Z Was Uncomfortable; Talks Producing For Ghostface [Video]

“The closes I’ve ever partied with Jay — he sat right across from me and the whole time I was there I wasn’t even happy. I just keep thinking in the back of my mind, “this nigga is rich and i’m not.” — I’m just true to myself. I got around them and it didn’t feel real. I felt out of place because I got so much going on in my life. I didn’t feel right partying with millionaire’s and knowing i’m going back to the hood.” + Rapper/Producer, Clyde Guevara talks producing records for Ludacris & Ghostface Killah and why it’s a Major Accomplishment. “I’ve done stuff for Ghostface and Ludacris, but Ghostface is what I’m really proud of. He’s from New York. — The Ghost Deini albu, I did the song Forever on the album.” + Clyde uses Drake and Jeezy as examples to explain why Timing is so important in the music industry. “timing is more important that anything. If Jeezy came out 5 years prior to when he did it would have not worked. If Drake came out at the time when 50 Cent just, Ja Ruled – Ja rule, if Drake tried to come out around that time it would have not worked out. Drake is a phenomenal artist, but it’s all about timing in this industry.”

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Uptown XO (of Diamond District) – Colour De Grey [Album Stream]

Uptown XO is DC through and through. Born as Jamaal Walton, XO grew up immersed the District of Columbia’s music and culture, leading to the formation of his acclaimed group with Oddisee and yU, Diamond District. Now XO is ready to unveil his Mello Music Group solo debut, Colour De Grey, which features lead single “Finding My Way.” In addition to rhymes from XO, the 14-track project comes complete with guest appearance from Messiah, AB the Pro, Docigapom, Benji, Danni and U St. Face. AB The Pro also provides production throughout the album with the exception of If I Should Die, which is produced by Drew Dave. “Get down if you know what’s up.” Colour De Grey is currently available for stream exclusively on The DJBooth, and will be available for purchase beginning January 29. Stream: Uptown XO (of Diamond District) – Colour De Grey Tracklist 01.Grey Poupon (ft. Messiah) 02.Spread Love 03.Everyday (ft AB the Pro) 04.Finding My Way 05.Salaam 06.Soul Value 07.Reflection Eternal (ft. Docigapom and Benji) 08.Poor Mans Copyright 09.They Say 10.XO Skeleton 11.Evolution (ft Ab the Pro) 12.Needs And Wants 13.If I Should Die (ft. Danni) 14.Grey Area (ft. U St. Face) Previously: Uptown XO – Flowers [Video]

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