Mars speaks on Game's Name-Dropping

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Mars has quickly risen to become one of the biggest producers in hip hop. However, Mars has been around for several years. Just Blaze recruited Mars to provide instrumentals for several of his tracks.

Jay-Z's "Show Me What You Got" and Game's "Why You Hate The Game?" are among the tracks Mars assisted Just Blaze on. When Game named Mars as an executive producer for his The R.E.D. Album, Mars became a household name.

Since being listed as an executive producer for Game, Mars and his 1500 or Nothin' team has also been called in to work with Will Smith, among others. Speaking on Game and his tendency to name-drop, Mars said he is moving on with his career. Mars explained how Game is actually a producer at heart, having soaked in all of Dr. Dre's knowledge.

Because of this, Mars wants to help him expand his career. Even though Game does name-drop, he never had to because of his skillset. Mars pointed out how each legendary rapper does things on their records, which they have become famous for. But, on Game's infamous diss record, "500 Barz," he barely name-drops on the record.

Mars said Game will be taking his act to the next level and will advance his lyricial prowess.

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Mars talks Game's "R.E.D." follow-up

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

With The R.E.D. Album completed, Game is already recording his next album. Having missed three years, Game is ready to put his next album together. Game owes Interscope Records one more album, following The R.E.D. Album.

On this new album, Game has teamed up with Mars, a member of 1500 or Nothin'. Mars said Game will be taking a different approach on his latest album. On his final Interscope album, Game will not have any guest appearances and he will not name-drop. Game has built his career off name-dropping several of the celebrities in the game.

Speaking with MTV's Mixtape Daily, Mars said he and Game had already recorded two songs for the album. While Game has been met with mostly-positive reviews, many have complained of him name-dropping a little too much. However, Mars promised fans would have no reason to complain about Game's latest album. Mars is credited as an executive producer on Game's current album, The R.E.D. Album, which will be released tomorrow.

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Game already working on "R.E.D." follow-up

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Initially, Game intended to retire following the release of his third studio album, L.A.X. Game had completed his contract with Geffen Records, but had to return to Interscope Records. Before his move to Geffen, Game was signed to Interscope. The Compton rapper still owed Interscope two more albums.

Early in 2009, Game began working on The R.E.D. Album and planned to release it before the end of the year. As he was completing the album, Game and Dr. Dre reunited. Soon, Game returned to Aftermath Entertainment and Dr. Dre delayed the album so he could work on it.

The R.E.D. Album was delayed until a 2011 release date. Game said he would record one more album after this. On his current hit single, "Pot of Gold," he said he would "give Interscope two more albums" and then he was done for good. Only weeks after the release of the video, Game announced he would sign to Cash Money Records after he was done at Interscope Records.

Barely done with The R.E.D. Album, Game has already teamed up with 1500 Or Nothin' Mars to begin working on his fifth studio album. Game said this fifth album will be his final album. More than likely, Game means this will be his final Interscope album, as he will have delivered "two more albums" to the label at that point.

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