Glasses Malone ft. Jay Rock - "No Sympathy"

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Jay Rock - "Money"

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Roccett ft. Glasses Malone and Jay Rock - "Be Afraid (West Coast)"

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Jay Rock - "Boomerang"

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Jay Rock - "Life's a Gamble"

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Jay Rock ft. Rick Ross and Birdman - "Hood Gone Love It"

Earlier this summer, Jay Rock released his "Hood Gone Love It" single. With his album coming in two days, Jay Rock released a newer version of the song. This time around, he recruited hitmakers Rick Ross and Birdman.

The new version of "Hood Gone Love It" was released yesterday.

Listen to "Hood Gone Love It" by Jay Rock ft. Rick Ross and Birdman below:

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Jay Rock - "Life's A Gamble"

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Jay Rock - "Follow Me Home" ALBUM COVER

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Jay Rock - "Just Like Me"

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Jay Rock talks Rick Ross collaboration and Dr. Dre's influence

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

When people discuss the revival of West Coast hip hop, they usually end up mentioning Jay Rock. The rapper rose to national fame over a year ago. Legendary West Coast rapper, Ice Cube, decided to name his album I Am the West. The title of the album caused Jay Rock to speak out.

Jay Rock stayed in the news for most of 2010 just because he had something to say about Ice Cube. But, with the feud in the past, the focus is back on his debut album. The Strange Music rapper is determined to bring the West back with his album, Follow me Home.

The album will feature a collaboration with Rick Ross, a major boost for a newcomer. Produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, "Finest Hour" will likely be a single off the upcoming album. Jay Rock said he recorded his part of the record in Atlanta and ran into Rick Ross and Birdman in Miami. During their encounter, he asked Rick Ross to be on the record and he agreed.

While Dr. Dre does not provide any production for the album, he has been working with Jay Rock on the album. Jay Rock credits Dr. Dre for his guidance while he has worked on this album. The Watts rapper revealed he mixed his album in Dr. Dre's studio. Dr. Dre mixed most of the songs on the album, including his first single, "All My Life." It has been big, to Jay Rock, to have him working so closely on his debut album, which will feature appearances from Will.i.am, Lil Wayne, and Chris Brown.

Jay Rock's Follow Me Home is being prepared for a July 26 release date.

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Jay Rock working with Dr. Dre on "Detox"

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Last year, Jay Rock caused controversy when he challenged the legendary Ice Cube over his I Am The West album title. Cube was recording a new album and boasted of how he was saving West Coast hip hop. But, newcomer, Jay Rock, took offense to the comments made by the former NWA frontman.

Jay Rock and Ice Cube traded Twitter insults from early in the year right up until the summer. Their beef cooled down when Ice Cube shifted his attention to his TBS sitcom. Soon, the album was released and Jay Rock went back to recording. Under the radar, the Compton rapper is back to work with another former NWA member.

Dr. Dre has been working on Detox since 1999 with many release dates scattered throughout the past ten years. Recently, Dr. Dre has released singles from the album and has been working on actually releasing an actual album. Dre is even performing at the upcoming Grammys with Eminem in order to promote the album.

Recently, Jay Rock hit the studio with Dr. Dre and he said he was honored to be in the same room, let alone studio, with Dre. He acknowledged his legendary status and commended him on Detox. According to Jay Rock, the album is well worth the wait. With the release date still a few months away, Jay Rock said the album will go down as one of hip hop's classic albums. For the work on this album, Jay Rock said Dr. Dre deserves more than 100% respect, more along the lines of 112% respect.

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WC stands by Ice Cube

No stranger to controversy, Ice Cube has stirred up tons of it back home in California. In the golden era of gangsta rap, Cube was the frontman for everything gangsta. Originally a member of NWA, Cube engaged in a high-profile feud with them and won. After defeating his old partners, the throne was his. The only problem was that he did not want it.

Ever since the West was officially Ice Cube's he has become one of the top creators in Hollywood. For six years, Cube focused solely on making movies. But, in 2006, he released an album with the promise to release one every other year. In 2008, he made good on that promise and released a popular album. Like clockwork, Ice Cube has prepared his next album.

Unlike his other albums, on this one, he has proclaimed to be the West coast hip hop movement. Ever since the demise of Death Row, there have not been many rappers to represent the West. Snoop Dogg had been the only one, but there were attempts from Xzibit and Knoc-Turn' Al. However, the only Dr. Dre product to make it in the West has been Game. For the most part, it has been him and Snoop Dogg running the show and then Ice Cube releases his album.

However, the I Am The West title has the newcomers out West ready to pounce on Cube. The main person ready for war is Jay Rock. Like Ice Cube, he is from Compton, but he said that he does not want any problems with anyone. Both rappers continue to diss each other, but both rappers maintain that they do not want to feud with each other, or anyone else for that matter. Most of the young rappers have sided with Jay Rock over the legend, but the old school remains loyal. WC, a member of Cube's Westside Connection has sided with Ice Cube. This comes even after rumors that the crew was feuding with each other.

When push comes to shove, people know who their real friends are.

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Ice Cube speaks on the New West

Recently, Ice Cube has been exchanging words, back and forth, with new rappers from the West Coast. The controversy has been sparked because of the title of his new album. Paying homage to himself and his legacy, Cube titled his latest album, I am the West.

The title has sparked controversy with one rapper in particular named Jay Rock. He went on record and said some things about Cube. Later, he would rephrase his words. Jay Rock would go on to deny having any type of feud with Ice Cube.

However, the rapper did state that he was a part of the New West and it is the job of people like Ice Cube to pass the baton. In response to those charges, Cube said that he will no longer help new artists. He said that he was tired of babysitting grown men.

Ice Cube said that every time that he tries to help a new artist out, they blame him when they fail. Already using rap as his side hustle, Ice Cube does not have the time to deal with trying to break a new artist into the game. The rappers that he spoke of are not mentioned by name. However, they will be on his new album, I am the West.

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Ice Cube challenged by Up-and-Coming rapper, Jay Rock

As previously reported, the title of the latest Ice Cube album has caused quite a stir. Much like when Nas titled his album Hip Hop Is Dead, the West Coast hip hop artist has not taken kindly to Ice Cube titling his album I Am The West. Unlike other regions in hip hop, the West only has three prominent artists.

However, they do have a lot of rappers trying to break through and they have taken offense to Cube claiming to be the West. A lot of these new rappers feel that he should step aside. It is often said that new artists cannot flourish because the older artists refuse to move out of the way. The new artists out West feel that they are being held back by Ice Cube.

Ice Cube took to his Twitter account to challenge these critics and he accused them of age-ism. Los Angeles rapper, Jay Rock said that if Cube has a problem with any new rappers from the area that he should call their name. When he first came into the game, Ice Cube was the most-vicious rapper out. But, over time, he has changed. Jay Rock has said that he has never disrespected Ice Cube, but he does not have a problem doing so.

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