Well thought I would share with some of you Hip Hop lovers out there some positive news. It seems like Jamaal 'Shyne' Barrow now known as Moses Michael Leviy (he converted to Judaism) has found a new label home at Island Def Jam. The big homey Miss Info had the inside scoop last week on her blog (HERE) and seems like her exclusive scoop was spot on. L.A. Reid Chairman of Island Def Jam flew to Belize (Shyne got deported out of the United States after he was released from prison late last year) where Shyne has been residing to personally sign the emcee. Now Shyne has his freedom and a new 7 figure deal that he signed on February 16th, 2010!
Here is what Reid had to say:
"LA Reid: “I have come here to stand by Shyne and to officially kick off our partnership with Island Def Jam Music Group and Gangland Records and so it is really an honour to be here, really very special place.”
[Reporter: Why did you find it necessary to come here yourself?]
LA Reid: “I am here because great people are worthy of travelling many many miles for it and I come here to say that your country is great and I hope you guys know that this is a great man from your country who deserves this kind of respect and who deserves this kind of support. So that is why we are here.”
“We don’t talk about things like but only that there is one and that we are intend to do great things and we are very committed to Shyne’s career.”
[Reporter: Should we expect a big comeback from Shyne?]
LA Reid: “I don’t expect it, I can promise it.”
Shyne: “It is an honour and a pleasure, not just for me but for Belize. Chairman Reid is on the level of Berry Gordy, Clive Davis, the biggest music men in the history of music, and so to have a partnership with Gangland Records and Island/Def Jam is incredible for me.”
I must say this is a good look for Def Jam and Shyne since its obvious that Shyne is a highly talented brother who had his rap career temporarily interrupted just when he was about to blow up. I know Diddy is somewhere real salty right now; but then again when has Diddy ever been a good music executive? Other than how he handled Biggie's career he has disappointed time and time again. Anyway it is reported that Shyne will be working out of London since he can still travel there and liason with the right type of people in the UK to get his career back in full swing.
Bonnie and Shyne
Bad Boyz
Via: Miss Info
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