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Through the years, Rick Ross has developed a strong relationship with Cash Money and Lil Wayne. This year Ross toured with Wayne on the first leg of his I Am Still Music Tour, and he's already kicked around the idea of a joint album with Birdman and appeared on his fair share of songs with the YMCMB roster.
During this week's "RapFix Live," the Boss spoke to host Sway about his relationship with Wayne and his favorite memory from his I Am Still Music run. "The very first night the tour kicked off, just being backstage and me having a great relationship with Cash Money," he revealed. "So it's really like me being at home with my brothers when it comes to Birdman and Lil Wayne."
Rozay and Weezy currently appear together on DJ Khaled's brand-new "I'm On One," Ross' "9 Piece (Remix)" and, of course, Wayne's Tha Carter IV street single "John." For "John," Wayne found inspiration in "I'm Not a Star," the opening track from Ross' 2010 Teflon Don.
"When [Wayne] first came home [from jail] he was like, 'That '"I'm Not a Star," that's one of my favorite joints, let's do something in that vibe,' " Ross recalled. "I'm like, 'Easy.' He actually gave me the track and I was like, 'Wow, this is too easy.' "
With Tha Carter IV scheduled to drop on June 21 and the Colin Tilley-directed "John" clip in rotation and video outlets, Ross is excited for the future. "Sitting in the studio at the Hit factory in Miami, I remember him just playing joints off his album and us constantly going back to that joint and I was just like, 'It's gonna be a hot summer.' "
During this week's "RapFix Live," the Boss spoke to host Sway about his relationship with Wayne and his favorite memory from his I Am Still Music run. "The very first night the tour kicked off, just being backstage and me having a great relationship with Cash Money," he revealed. "So it's really like me being at home with my brothers when it comes to Birdman and Lil Wayne."
Rozay and Weezy currently appear together on DJ Khaled's brand-new "I'm On One," Ross' "9 Piece (Remix)" and, of course, Wayne's Tha Carter IV street single "John." For "John," Wayne found inspiration in "I'm Not a Star," the opening track from Ross' 2010 Teflon Don.
"When [Wayne] first came home [from jail] he was like, 'That '"I'm Not a Star," that's one of my favorite joints, let's do something in that vibe,' " Ross recalled. "I'm like, 'Easy.' He actually gave me the track and I was like, 'Wow, this is too easy.' "
With Tha Carter IV scheduled to drop on June 21 and the Colin Tilley-directed "John" clip in rotation and video outlets, Ross is excited for the future. "Sitting in the studio at the Hit factory in Miami, I remember him just playing joints off his album and us constantly going back to that joint and I was just like, 'It's gonna be a hot summer.' "
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Rick Ross Talks 'Great Relationship' With Lil Wayne, Cash Money - Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV
Fans response towards HOW TO LOVE
It can be said that Lil Wayne marches to the beat of his own drum, and the Young Money head honcho proves that point once again with the latest track "How To Love" from his forthcoming album.
After dropping two high energy offerings in “6 Foot 7 Foot” and “John (If I Should Die)” from his ninth studio album Tha Carter IV, Wayne pulls a gutsy move by employing the Auto Tune vocal plug in and opting to croon his way into the hearts of his adoring public. The single “How To Love” is produced by Detail and features hushed guitar strumming and some rather subdued lyrics from Weezy F. as he showcases his sensitive side with this song empathizing with and also catering to the ladies.
Karen Civil had the exclusive this morning (May 26) and soon after, the Internet exploded with comments on Twitter and across the blogosphere with many fans not sure what to make of Wayne’s latest foray into vocalizing.
“Well, this is weak, not even a good radio song. U can’t play this in a club or nothing, said a commenter on Miss Info’s blog about the track. Another user kept it succinct with “Two Thumbs Down!”
However some fans of Wayne’s past pop work were supportive of the new direction and gave glowing reviews.
“#icantfront this lil wayne how to love is knockin,” tweeted user Young Quise. User Herbsaac added, “I can dig it.. Lollipop of C4.. Gotta get that pop stuff in to get sales !!” – remembering that Wayne has employed this tactic of radio-friendly singles in times past.
One reluctant Twitter fan hopes that Lil Wayne’s latest single isn’t the precursor of things to come. “I hope this doesn't mean Drake, Nicki and Wayne will put out an R&B album together,” tweeted user Q of TMB.
After dropping two high energy offerings in “6 Foot 7 Foot” and “John (If I Should Die)” from his ninth studio album Tha Carter IV, Wayne pulls a gutsy move by employing the Auto Tune vocal plug in and opting to croon his way into the hearts of his adoring public. The single “How To Love” is produced by Detail and features hushed guitar strumming and some rather subdued lyrics from Weezy F. as he showcases his sensitive side with this song empathizing with and also catering to the ladies.
Karen Civil had the exclusive this morning (May 26) and soon after, the Internet exploded with comments on Twitter and across the blogosphere with many fans not sure what to make of Wayne’s latest foray into vocalizing.
“Well, this is weak, not even a good radio song. U can’t play this in a club or nothing, said a commenter on Miss Info’s blog about the track. Another user kept it succinct with “Two Thumbs Down!”
However some fans of Wayne’s past pop work were supportive of the new direction and gave glowing reviews.
“#icantfront this lil wayne how to love is knockin,” tweeted user Young Quise. User Herbsaac added, “I can dig it.. Lollipop of C4.. Gotta get that pop stuff in to get sales !!” – remembering that Wayne has employed this tactic of radio-friendly singles in times past.
One reluctant Twitter fan hopes that Lil Wayne’s latest single isn’t the precursor of things to come. “I hope this doesn't mean Drake, Nicki and Wayne will put out an R&B album together,” tweeted user Q of TMB.
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Lil Wayne Debuts New Single, Fans React
Kelly Rowland & Lil Wayne 'Motivation' tops R&B/Hip Hop chart AT #1
R&B/Urban Pop singer Kelly Rowland has just earned a no.1 charting single with "Motivation." The lead single to "Here I Am," her forthcoming album, reached the summit on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart Thursday.
Featuring Lil Wayne, Rowland's single has been climbing for weeks, finally reaching the top spot (#1) amidst increases in airplay and a number of remixes including one by top 10 charter Jeremih and singer/songwriter/producer The Dream.
Featuring Lil Wayne, Rowland's single has been climbing for weeks, finally reaching the top spot (#1) amidst increases in airplay and a number of remixes including one by top 10 charter Jeremih and singer/songwriter/producer The Dream.
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Kelly Rowland, Lil Wayne 'Motivation' tops R&B/Hip Hop chart - National Urban Pop | Examiner.com
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