Drake and DJ Khaled deem Rick Ross' "God Forgives, I Don't" a Classic

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Ever since DJ Khaled signed to Cash Money Records, he has been spending a lot of time with Drake. For years, DJ Khaled and Rick Ross have been making hit records. However, DJ Khaled's movement was more independent.

Cash Money Records has been a longtime supporter of DJ Khaled. When he left Terror Squad, they jumped at the chance to sign him. Now, with Khaled being a part of YMCMB, he is working with their major players.

Drake has been working with Rick Ross for a little over a year and they have shown amazing chemistry together. This summer, Drake has spent most of his time with DJ Khaled and Rick Ross. Together, they have recorded their respective albums. DJ Khaled has enjoyed much success with We The Best Forever and now Drake is preparing to release his sophomore effort, Take Care. Rick Ross has also been working on his album, God Forgives, I Don't, which he announced back in January.

Rick Ross has managed to keep the album under wraps, but Drake and DJ Khaled have had the chance to hear parts of the album. Both have deemed the album a classic and Rick Ross had the same sentiments for the new Drake LP.

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Drake to co-direct DJ Khaled's next video

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

With the summer here, DJ Khaled is preparing a takeover that will likely be compared to his 2007 run. Khaled has already released two monster hits, "Welcome to my Hood" and the remix. Between the two versions of the song, he has had many of the most popular rappers on the record.

DJ Khaled has also had the opportunity to work with his label-mate, Drake. Drake will appear on his We The Best Forever album and he will also be working with his next single. While Drake will not be on the song, he will be co-directing the video. Gil Green will produce the video.

Already, DJ Khaled is in the gym, saying he wants to get slim so he can properly promote his work. He said the second single from his album will be the biggest song in the country. Khaled revealed he is working out, however, more for his health than losing weight. If he does lose weight in the process, it is another win for him.

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DJ Khaled says "We The Best Forever" album Coming Soon

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Five years ago, DJ Khaled burst onto the hip hop scene and made Miami into a force in the South. For years, he had been known as Fat Joe's DJ. Khaled was heard in many of Joe's songs, and songs featuring Joe, doing ad-libs.

But, in 2006, DJ Khaled put together his debut album. Unlike most albums, Khaled featured at least three artists on each song. DJ Khaled did not provide any rap verses, but he did provide ad-libs.

DJ Khaled helped many rappers become stars in the game, most notably Rick Ross and Plies. Each year, with the exception of 2009, DJ Khaled has released a new album. This year will be no different as he has already released a statement.

For the year of 2011, DJ Khaled will be releasing a new album called We The Best Forever. The only difference is Khaled might do a little bit of rapping on the record, himself.

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