No I.D. talks Irv Gotti wanting to Take Over at Def Jam

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Last week, Irv Gotti returned to the headlines, during his discussions about several topics. Sitting with Method Man, Irv Gotti spoke about Murder Inc., his career, and his future plans. What Irv Gotti would love for his future is a new role at Def Jam, preferably the presidency.

Irv Gotti said Def Jam needs a new president, who actually cares about the artists. The last time Def Jam had this was when Jay-Z was there, according to Irv. Things have changed at Def Jam. Their newest executive is famed producer, No I.D.

Recently, Def Jam's Vice President of A&R discussed the comments Irv Gotti made. While remaining neutral, No I.D. said he understands where Gotti is coming from. But, speaking about his own role with Def Jam, No I.D. said he was just there to do his job. He said Gotti was just stating his opinion, strongly so.

However, when asked about Irv Gotti being able to run the label, No I.D. said he cannot speak on that. In his opinion, it would be cool for someone to take over as president of Def Jam, but he is not going to say who can or who cannot. Just in case anyone was trying to position him for the role, No I.D. said he is best in the role he was just given, Vice President of A&R.

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Common talks Role on new AMC series and working with No I.D.

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Recently, Common returned to the headlines. This spring, a track from Common, featuring Nas, called "Ghetto Dreams," leaked to the internet. Hip hop heads have been waiting on a collaboration between the two legendary rappers for well over a decade. During this time, Common has gone from just being a rapper to also becoming an actor.

Common is currently gearing up for his latest album, The Dreamer, The Believer. His "Blue Sky" single premiered on the radio yesterday and has been shared on the internet. Providing production on Common's latest album will be No I.D. Over the summer, he landed an executive role with Def Jam. Now, he is going back to work with Common.

Working with No I.D. for so long, Common said it is good to still work with someone like him. The reason Common said this was because he and No I.D. first entered the game together. Nearly twenty years later, Common is regarded as one of the best rappers in the game and No I.D. is regarded as one of the best producers in the game, along with being a record executive. Common said the two have always had great chemistry when they worked together.

Outside of music, Common will still be shown on the screen, this time, however, it will be the small screen. Common will have a role in the upcoming AMC series, "Hell on Wheels." The series takes place in 1865, as it is about the Transcontinential Railroad. Common said he plays the role of a freed slave in the series.

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No I.D. says Jay-Z is working on New Music

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Def Jam's newest executive, No I.D. is back with some news about the label's former CEO, Jay-Z. A few weeks ago, Jay-Z released the much-discussed Watch the Throne project with Kanye West. Jay-Z has been all over the headlines, due to his new music and fatherhood.

Despite Watch the Throne coming out only a few weeks ago, No I.D. says Jay-Z already has new music planned. While he is working on new music, it has not been confirmed that it is a new album. After Jay-Z made his return in 2006, he said he would record when he felt like it.

No I.D. said Jay-Z has started again and he played some tracks for him. The Def Jam executive vice president said he had given Jay-Z some tracks during his time recording Watch the Throne. However, the creative process was so brutal the album was worked several times over. The collaborative album with Kanye West went through several release dates before actually being released.

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No I.D. named Def Jam executive VP

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Known for producing hits for Kanye West, Common, and Jay-Z, only to name a few, No I.D. has taken on a bigger role. Since Jay-Z's 2008 departure from Def Jam, the label has been reconstructing. Currently, their biggest stars are Kanye West and Rick Ross.

With L.A. Reid leaving Def Jam earlier this year, the label needs more front-office people. Last night, No I.D. announced he was a new executive VP for Def Jam. Of course this went unnoticed with all of the attention on the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards.

Speaking on his VP role with the company, No I.D. said he will continue to do what he does. However, now he has the backing of Def Jam. No I.D. said Def Jam is the staple of the culture he has been a part of for the past twenty years. To No I.D., it is important the new executives of the label know its history and take it to the next level, as he will do.

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