“They’re Throwing Up A Lot of Facades”

HSK Exclusive - The man behind the discoveries of now household names in rap music believes many of today’s artists remain a far cry from what talent once was. In this exclusive interview with Dave Lighty, both Jacky Jasper and the OdLight Entertainment CEO agree that many of today’s artists sound the same — making the true singer obsolete in today’s market.

To be sure, Dave Lighty is responsible for bringing artists including 50 Cent, Kanye West and Nelly to the table. But during this candid conversation, the former Jive Records Senior Director tells how bringing those artists to light was not an easy task — pointing to the fact that record execs shut 50 Cent down FIVE times before signing the 20-million album-selling rapper.

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The man who recruited rapper 50 Cent for Violator Management in 2003 holds a strong opinion on what it takes to reign in the world of blogging.

In this exclusive interview with Dave Lighty, both Jacky Jasper and the OdLight Entertainment CEO agree that many bloggers do nothing more than just copy and paste. In addition to the differences between blog sites, Lighty also explains the contrast between working at Jive Records and Def Jam Records, and gives us an inside stance on artists like LL Cool J, T.I., T-Pain and Chris Brown.

During this very candid conversation, Jacky Jasper also inquires into the rumor of LA Reid to be replaced by Dave’s brother, Chris Lighty.

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HSK Exclusive - Former Jive Records Senior Director Dave Lighty is pushing to do his part in bringing music back to where it belongs. The music industry insider, who stems from a family which has made the music business a major part of their lives — with members like brother Chris & Mike Lighty, is leading OdLight Entertainment company as he sets to put out his best efforts in finding true talent.

In this exclusive interview with Jacky Jasper, Dave Lighty shares why he says 50 Cent is the best artist he’s ever worked with, touches on what the state of today’s music is lacking, and shares what he believes needs to be done to save the true talented artist.

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HSK Exclusive - Legendary west coast lyricist MC Eiht, is looking to bring rap back to where it belongs; after witnessing elements like myspace.com, autotune and American Idol destroy the art of music.

In this exclusive interview with Jacky Jasper, MC Eight breaks down the fact that many of today’s rappers are fake artists who don’t have their own identities. “Back in the day, you had to prove yourself in this game, nowadays…it ain’t no proving,” MC Eiht told Jacky.

Now, Compton, California native MC Eiht is set to make a comeback this year (while showing the suckas how it’s done), with his widely anticipated album “Which Way is West”, a summer tour and a radio show.

Take a listen to this exclusive interview as MC Eiht and Jacky break down the current state of Hip Hop music…

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Courtesy of Ryan Kaye

(Originally published February 22, 2010)

“I Want to Serve Him
Right in the Middle of a Show”

HSK Exclusive – The woman who exchanged vows with rapper Mos Def, just days after the couple first met, is speaking out for the first time against her husband. Alana Wyatt Smith says she’s “tired of the slander” she’s received, and is now pointing to Muslim follower, Mos Def as being “very ignorant and belligerent” towards the couple’s very valid marriage.

In this exclusive interview with Canadian born Mrs. Mos Def, Jacky Jasper learns that despite the fact that Mos Def was already married at the time he said “I do” to Wyatt Smith, the pair remain “as married as married can be.”

Now, as Wyatt Smith moves forward with a career in both print and film, she tells Jacky how Mos Def may not be upholding his Muslim beliefs, and that he could very well be faced with a bench warrant issued for him at the Canadian border.

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