Saigon discusses 50 Cent fallout

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Long before he teamed up with Just Blaze, Saigon was close to linking with G-Unit Records. In 2009, Saigon talked a little bit about his relationship with 50 Cent. It was a very close relationship and Saigon was an unnoficial G-Unit member.

After 50 Cent was signed to Interscope Records and made it big, every record label wanted a 50 Cent. Sai happened to have the "gangsta" look and the credibility to back it up. Because of this, Interscope was interested in having 50 Cent sign him.

Saigon had been text messaging 50 Cent as he was rising to the top. But, once the fame set in, 50 was not replying as much. Upset with 50, Saigon accused him of getting big headed. Because of this, 50 Cent ended his affiliation with Saigon and Sai ended up working with Just Blaze.

Things have turned out well for Saigon, but he regrets going off on 50 Cent. He feels he would already be on top of the game, as opposed to still climbing, had he been patient. Saigon admitted he did it just to see if he could get a reaction out of 50 Cent.

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Saigon says "The Greatest Story Never Told" is Just Blaze's coming out party

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Six years of anticipation has boiled down to only a few hours as the official release of The Greatest Story Never Told happens tomorrow. In less than 24 hours, the moment Saigon has waited on for so long will finally be here. Through it all, he has been able to count on Fort Knocks Entertainment to hold things together.

Recently, Saigon has been making his rounds in promotion for the new album. The rapper has discussed the makings of his album with several websites. Saigon has also done a few promotional interviews for The Greatest Story Never Told. The album is said to be among the best in the past few years.

Most recently, Saigon spoke with SOHH.com about the album, giving five reasons why the people should buy it. Saigon said the album is his honest story about life. When asked about production, Saigon explained how Just Blaze put the album together. For years, Just Blaze has been producing tracks and is known as one of the top hip hop producers in the game.

Despite already holding the status of a legend, Saigon said Just Blaze's true coming out party was on his album. The beats from Just made the album just as much as Saigon's lyrics. Just Blaze was considered one of the top producers before he teamed up with Saigon. Even before he had become famous, Saigon was considered one of the best street rappers in the game. When the two joined forces, many people dubbed the two as the modern-day version of Eric B. & Rakim.

While the two are likely to become legendary, it will be in their own right.

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Can Just Blaze still become a Record Executive?

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

In 2003, Roc-A-Fella producer, Just Blaze heard Brooklyn rapper, Saigon, rap for the first time. He was immediately impressed and wanted to work with him. Because of his style, he knew Saigon would not fit as a Roc-A-Fella artist. Instead, Just wanted to start his own label for Saigon.

Roc-A-Fella boss, Jay-Z, had just taken over at Def Jam and he denied Just Blaze's request to launch a new label. Blaze instead went to Atlantic Records and they helped him establish his own label. Named Fort Knocks Entertainment, Just Blaze wanted to take over the rap game.

The executives at Atlantic Records promised Just Blaze they would release Saigon's The Greatest Story Never Told. But, for five years, they delayed his album. The frustration was so much that Saigon considered leaving his deal with Just Blaze just to release his album. Last year, Just Blaze was able to leave the label, taking Saigon and the album with him.

Now, with a distribution deal with E1 Music, Just Blaze and Saigon are ready to release the album. At the time, many people felt Just Blaze would have quickly released the album and establish a new powerhouse in the rap game. But, to the shock of many, not even his name could get the album released. By this time, many assumed Just Blaze would have also been one of the top record executives in the game. Now, Blaze has lost most of his credibility.

But, with The Greatest Story Never Told finally coming, Just Blaze hopes to gain a lot of this hope and promise back. After the release of Saigon's album, Just Blaze will likely want to sign more artists to his imprint. But, with the Saigon debaccle, what artist would even be interested in signing with Just Blaze's label if it will take them six years just to release their first album?

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Saigon discusses "The Greatest Story Never Told"

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

After years of waiting and false hope, Saigon is finally getting ready to release his debut album. Just Blaze is still by his side after rumors of beef and blog rants. Saigon is still headlining his label, Fort Knocks Entertainment.

Six years have passed since the initial release date for the album, but Saigon feels the timing is right. Regardless of when the album actually comes out, Saigon knows it will be classic. When he first announced the album, Sai said it would be classic.

Now, the world is only months away from finally finding out. The rapper boasted, saying he thinks The Source has given him a 4.5 mic rating. Such albums as Dr. Dre's The Chronic received that high rating.

Saigon's debut album, The Greatest Story Never Told, will be released in February.

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Saigon says Drake's buzz is dying

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

This year, Drake burst onto the scene the way Saigon was supposed to have in 2005. Out of nowhere, Lil Wayne took over rap in 2007 and he built a team in 2009. With Wayne already exposing Drake and going behind bars this year, it was up to Drake to step up. The result was the biggest debut since 50 Cent in 2003.

But, five years ago, Just Blaze was the hottest producer in the game and he wanted to be a boss. He had approached Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam about granting him a label. After a series of meetings, they turned him down and Atlantic Records scooped him up. Soon, Just Blaze found Saigon and created Fort Knocks Entertainment.

Saigon was signed in 2004 and he was supposed to be the flagship artist of Just Blaze's Fort Knocks label. With his debut album slated for a summer 2005 release, hip hop anxiously waited. But, release dates came and went and Atlantic Records refused to release Saigon's The Greatest Story Never Told. It has been five years and many other rappers have had their shine, while Saigon waits.

This year, Drake released Thank Me Later and he has received the same praise and recognition Saigon was supposed to receive. Even nearly six months after the release of his album, Drake has stayed in the public eye because of the new projects he is involved in. Due to the success of his debut album, Drake is already working on his second album with hopes of releasing it sometime in 2011. Saigon, on the other hand, is still patiently waiting to release his long long awaited debut album.

After years of delays, Saigon has promised his album will see the light of day before the end of 2011. With the new year only a short 52 days away, Saigon has to begin the promotion for The Greatest Story Never Told, while Drake puts together his second album. The considerable amount of buzz Drake has received has not gone unnoticed by Saigon. Earlier today, he spoke about Drake and he said the Toronto rapper is falling off and fast.

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