He Crushed Elvis & His Blue Suede Shoes (via GlobalGrind.com)

(Posted by Russell Simmons)

I remember, like it was yesterday, hearing one of my favorite rap records of all time, “Aint’ No N*gga,” while sitting in office and talking about the “Nutty Professor” soundtrack with Kevin Liles. He told me about Damon Dash, who wasn’t looking for just a record deal, he wanted a label. He and Jay weren’t looking to make hit records, they were looking to make history. I knew immediately that I was hearing greatness. But I wasn’t clear on who was greater on the record. I loved Foxy Brown at least equally as much. What I definitely didn’t know, back then, is that Jay-Z would surpass Elvis Presley with the most number one albums as a solo artist of all time! It just happened, so naturally…it was like breathing, watching Jay put up number one albums. Damn. 11 in a row.

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~ by boombaprealrap on October 20, 2009.