The Biggie versed used is from the rapper's "Party & Bulls***." According to Sims, this remix was finished and ready to be released, but they couldn't clear the samples. Listen below.
Last week, Yung Joc released a new mixtape, "Ready to Fly." The title track lists it's featured guests as Diddy and K-Nova. Upon listening to the record, Diddy is only featured at the very start and the audio was sounds like it was taken from a phone call.
As best as I can understand, what Diddy says is quoted below.
"Just like how I had it with Biggie, I'm gon' have the understanding with you and you'll have your own freedom to make your decisions. And that's what you told me to get and that's what I went and got. Swagg Team."
Since it does sound like a phone call, it is unclear if this is something Diddy actually said for the mixtape or if it was recorded and/or included on the mixtape with his permission. You can listen to the mixtape below.
On Wednesday, we shared the news of the Diddy/Dirty Money-created MYMAG, a custom once off magazine focused on the group, their tastes and interests.
A press release issued by MYMAG has more details on what you'll find inside and on all of the creative talents that came together to provide that content.
Kalenna and Dawn called upon Flaunt magazine to provide an insightful feature on the late fashion designer, Alexander McQueen (whose work is currently the subject of a major exhibit at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art), a Tank Girl comic (Dawn's pick) and a feature on Marilyn Manson (chosen by Kalenna) adorn the pages of Diddy's MYMAG.
Other content includes Vibe magazine's first-ever magazine feature on Diddy, as well as tributes to Biggie Smalls, Mary J. Blige and Hype Williams. One of the UK's top music magazines, NME provides content for one of Diddy's idols, music innovator and icon, David Bowie. Rare Frank Sinatra and Rat Pack photographs are also featured in the magazine, the late Hollywood legend inspires Diddy's style and is another one of his all-time idols.
Esteemed photographer Jean-Paul Goude lends his celebrated Grace Jones imagery; shots emblematic of a style trend that courses through Diddy Dirty Money.
"I've always loved art magazines and dope books," Diddy says in the release. "The DDM magazine gave us a chance to illustrate some of our personality and share pieces of some of the elements and people who have inspired our collective journey. Diddy/Dirty Money features some of our all-time favorite articles, photographs mixed in with some of our own content... it's an accurate glimpse into our respective lives."
You can buy the magazine directly or pick it up at select Barnes & Noble stores and newsstands on May 31.
ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, will honor Diddy with the ASCAP Founders Award during the 24th annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards in Los Angeles on June 24.
According to the organization's website, the award is their "most prestigious honor and is given to songwriters and composers who have made pioneering contributions to music by inspiring and influencing their fellow music creators. Each recipient is a musical innovator who possesses a unique style of creative genius, which will enrich generations to come."
Past recipients have included Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy Jr. and Motown Industries, Billy Joel, Garth Brooks, James Taylor, Neil Young, Annie Lennox, Dr. Dre and Rod Stewart. That is a pretty impressive list of artists.
"To be recognized for my contributions to music by ASCAP, an organization that represents music creators, is a true honor," Diddy said via press release. "All I wanted to do was make people dance and hopefully inspire others to never settle for anything but their best."
"Diddy is a world-renowned producer, performer, top-notch developer of talent, fashion designer, an actor and astute businessman," said ASCAP President and Chairman Paul Williams. "His success is a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit, hard work and ingenious ability to add his personal touch to contemporary culture. He continues to be a major force in hip-hop music, and we are very proud to honor him with ASCAP's Founders Award."
You’ve both worked with Diddy before. What’s the most important thing you learned from him?
A: Have like seven phones.
R: Just be ready. Be well rested. There’s gonna be so much shit. Songs and the remix—he gets all his s*** out the way right then.
A: Diddy is running an empire while he’s in your skit.
R: And having Ciroc in the studio.
Did you share Ciroc with Diddy?
A: No, we didn’t touch Ciroc together. [Laughter.] But I wouldn’t rule it out as something that could happen in the future.
MYMAG is a service that allows celebrities to create custom magazines, sharing "documents, photographs and meaningful personal artifacts with their fans." The latest celebrity to use the service? Diddy/Dirty Money. You can see a preview and buy their magazine for $12.00 plus $4.95 shipping from the MYMAG website.
According to Diddy on Twitter, Dirty Money's "Looking for Love" music video made a surprise premiere on today's "106 & Park." He also released a new trailer, which you can watch below.
