Video: Lenny S. Explains Ghostface’s R&B Album
Shouts to Shaheem / MTV:
Lenny Santiago has a rich history in the rap game. His hands have been in almost all Roc-A-Fella Records releases (sans Kanye West’s), and now he’s running things over at Def Jam as vice president of A&R. He signed DJ Khaled and also spearheaded the A&R work on Jadakiss’ The Last Kiss and Fabolous’ upcoming Loso’s Way (due July 28), and his big fall project is the new one from Ghostface Killah.
But hold up: There’s been some controversy over whether Ghostface will really live up to early descriptions that the record that will be an R&B album. Tony Starks giving up rapping for crooning? Santiago says no.
“The new album is called The Wizard of Poetry,” Santiago said. “It is an R&B album. When I say that, this is what I mean: Ghostface usually raps over melodic, soulful R&B tracks. This time, we came around and I had him rhyme over the same type of tracks, but we matched him with great R&B stars. John Legend is on there. Raheem DeVaughn is on there. Estelle is on there. Musiq Soulchild is on there. Lloyd is on there. We just paired him up. It’s the same Ghost, the same gritty host, the same Ghost that talks to the ladies in that soulful voice along with R&B hooks. The Wizard of Poetry: September.”
July 9th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
PUSSYHOLE
July 9th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
*Puts on Atlas Bracelet*
*splashes on cats*
July 9th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
rastaman don’t apologize to no battybwoy
if u diss king selassie, i will gun shot you bwoy
fuck all dem batty fuckers
July 9th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
i’m a huge ghostface fan, but i am not looking forward to this whatsoever
July 9th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
So fucking excited for this. Giggity.
July 9th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
protectyaneck Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
i’m a huge ghostface fan, but i am not looking forward to this whatsoever
CiCi The Intern Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
So fucking excited for this. Giggity.
^^^
the difference between men & women
July 9th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
*Serves mutt his food with on Fishscales album*
July 9th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
we used to blow 100, 200 thousand dollars in the club like it wasn’t nothing.(c) jeezy
smh @ jeezy being more ignorant that gucci mane
July 9th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
I think yall got my brother fired trying to find out who his boss’ bf is
July 9th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
I feel bad right now.
Last night my ex & my best friend (a female) got into it. I ended up taking my friend side, but I still got feelings for my ex, I hate when my heart over powers my brain. And my homegirl was in the wrong.
Shit. Should I call shorty and apologize for what happen, or just let it breathe for a few days & let things work themself out?
July 9th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
Joe 88 Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
I feel bad right now.
Last night my ex & my best friend (a female) got into it. I ended up taking my friend side, but I still got feelings for my ex, I hate when my heart over powers my brain. And my homegirl was in the wrong.
Shit. Should I call shorty and apologize for what happen, or just let it breathe for a few days & let things work themself out?
–The truth shall set you free. You’re gonna regret it if you dont say anything. I say go for it
July 9th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
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