May
18
2009
Bobbito Says Dead Jam Would’ve Passed on Nas
When Bobbito speaks, hip-hop listens. But it wasn’t always that way. Back when Def Jam was still relevant, 50 million years ago, then A&R Bobbito begged Russell Simmons to sign Akinyele and Organized Konfusion, but Rush turned a deaf ear on the two future greats. So, when Nas’ demo tape came down the pipeline, Bobbito assumed that Def Jam would find him too technical for radio. In conclusion, we have Bobbito to thank for Nas’ extensive and illustrious rap career.
