Saigon the rapper is most famous for acting as a fictionalized version of himself in the television show Entourage. But in the rap world he has probably had the most REAL buzz of any rapper in the last 3 years (although that buzz has died down considerably now).
Anyways, Saigon has released a new song called "trans-atlantic slave deal." The song details the trials and tribulations of attempting to release his album "The Greatest Story Never Told" on Atlantic Records before he was dropped from the label in May 2008. The song is in the format of a radio interview with the verses consisting of Saigon's answers to the questions posed. This is especially hilarious to me because I once heard a Hot 93.7 interview with Saigon (probably one of a hundred he has done) that was very similar to the format of this song (except without the answers being rapped).
No one can deny that Saigon has talent as a rapper, he is probably better than most who release records these days. However, his claims in this song seem pretty dubious. All of his forays into making "conscious music" like he claims his album is all about have been overly simple and pretty disastrous (see "Pain in My Life" and "Believe It"). Joe Budden just released a random diss track aimed at Saigon called "Letter to Saigon" where he brings up a lot of good points. Sidebar: Jay-Z on "Come On Baby" (Saigon's feature track) did a pretty classic verse. Saigon was not bad either...but Jay-Z made that song...actually they complemented each other pretty well but that song with just Saigon on it is not nearly on the same level. Also, Just Blaze (the producer) KILLED THAT TRACK.
http://www.imeem.com/people/8pppM_/music/uHOcBRWc/saigon_come_on_baby_remix_feat_swizz_beatz_jayz/
It seems to me that Saigon has hit upon a great idea. Put out a couple good mixtape tracks and just hype up your album saying its the best thing ever and then never release it and call yourself a victim of the game. You go down in history as one of the greatest rappers who never got a chance and people will always give you some modicum of respect. Saigon may even have been thinking of this plan from the start with his super ironic title "The Greatest Story Never Told" which has (will?) not (never?) be told.
Of course, Joe Budden (as far as I know) has no reason to go and diss Saigon other than to try and create some buzz for his new album. Joe Budden is a good rapper, he even makes some good existential rap but he just can't get any traction with mainstream audiences. Sucks for him. Really.
Both Saigon and Joe Budden ain't no Lupe Fiasco, so oh well for them.
Trans-Atlantic Slave Deal: http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=34250
Letter To Saigon: http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=34449
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