21 May 2008 - 10:48Sweet Freedom
We have been quietly working to get released from Atlantic.
Sometimes you need to do things without talking about them. And get what you want.
We finally got that…
With 100% ownership of the masters.
(Most folks who claim they own their masters when they get released may have them (or copies of them) in their possesion, but they don’t own them, so they can mixtape stuff all day, but can’t go on and ever offically release them… we are free to take them wherever we like, however we like )
((Most folks that get a release granted don’t even get their masters period and whatever label they DO end up on will have to buy them from the previous label, plus all types of overrides and fees))
Thank you Atlantic for recognizing the situation for what it really was and doing the right thing.
There are already new situation(s) in the works.
More to come.
(I’m not going Strictly Business- style on this one right now. I have too much going on in Real Life County)
Oh yeah I didn’t forget my promise.
I’m just 4 or 5 weeks late on it.
Had to work out the release first.
Here you go.
Saigon f/ Red 5ive - "Believe it"
Oh and for the know-it-all that sent me that email about the Chinese Democracy..
Until you actually know what is going on behind closed doors and in my business..
Shut it.. zip it…. Stop talkin out your (_!_) dot com.
Got you some attention.. happy now?
I know this is short and not my usual style.. I will give a MUCH more deatiled accounting later.
Thank you all for reading (and listening)
God Bless.
106 Comments | Tags: Uncategorized
21 May 2008 - 11:14
Yeah, thats what Im talking about.
21 May 2008 - 12:14
Congrats fam… The industry is a shitty, shitty place… Much success to ya.
21 May 2008 - 12:55
Yeah man! Thanks for the music (which I’ll download when I get off this Sidekick & onto my computer). Congradulations on the release & ownership. Let’s get up so I could help out with choosing the first single once you all are ready to put the album out. I like suggesting stuff like that. Word!
21 May 2008 - 13:05
[…] New Single From Saigon.. And Guess What The Boy Is FREE From Atlantic […]
21 May 2008 - 13:32
damn… well at least you dont have to deal with Atlantic anymore, best of luck
21 May 2008 - 13:40
[…] Yep. […]
21 May 2008 - 13:56
keep it moving. all the best.
21 May 2008 - 14:00
Oh well. Happy you guys are “free” now. Atleast Saigon can’t say I didn’t tell him.
21 May 2008 - 14:02
Thanks
21 May 2008 - 14:10
Um, not for nuttin’ but can we get a accapella?? haha..
I’ll let you know what i think in a sec.. After all, it is “Keep It Real Wednesdays”!!! hahaha.. (i think i still got my tee, but its from the xtra supersize fries days, so it should fit me like a gown..)
21 May 2008 - 14:20
good stuff and congrats to you and Saigon.
now you guys can get down to some positive business with people that hopefully will back you guys up.
btw this song rocks.
Just’s beat for this song = some 80’s sci-fi flight of the navigator type ish.
I swear I should be in some shiny chrome metallic spacehship right now.
dopeness.
peace.
-MTF aka Tankus Maximus http://www.stuntinonprose.com
21 May 2008 - 14:24
Good job, G. The ownership things is a huge deal. I guess this is one reason you didn’t get back lol…definitely not mad.
21 May 2008 - 14:25
good stuff and congrats to you and Saigon.
now you guys can get down to some positive business with people that hopefully will back you guys up.
btw this song rocks.
Just’s beat for this song = some 80’s sci-fi flight of the navigator type ish.
I swear I should be in some shiny chrome metallic spacehship right now.
dopeness.
peace.
-MTF aka Tankus Maximus
21 May 2008 - 14:25
Been waiting.
21 May 2008 - 14:27
Now thats what i’m talkin bout. great music with powerful lyrics. Keep being yourself
21 May 2008 - 14:31
Congrats! Hope the next situation works out and in a timely-fashion at that!!
21 May 2008 - 14:38
That’s what the fuck I’m talking bout. I’m glad that he got outta that situation WITH FULL OWNERSHIP…I hope whatever “situation” he ends up in..that the people involved really respect what he’s tryin’ to bring and don’t try to stifle his sh*t….
21 May 2008 - 14:39
Congrats JB. This better get spins.
21 May 2008 - 14:40
YO!
That is huge guys, good shit… Masters, release, things can only go onwards and upwards from here.
The single is fantastic. Just, the mixing of it is awesome, a really dynamic sound.
Hope things work out for both of you, I’ve been waiting patiently since the first time I heard Saigon on a mixtape. And i’m out in Australia so don’t loose hope, peeps are eager!!!
Oh, and Just, I’d love to get you out here for a tour. Maybe even a co-tour once the album’s out?? That would be killer….
Peace,
Captain Franco
21 May 2008 - 14:48
roc nation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
make that happen, jay needs somebody to run point over there…
saigon and tru life could help promo each other over there…and jay could finally break an artist from NEW YORK…
21 May 2008 - 14:49
[…] a new Saigon jam just in time for the summer. This is really dope. Not only that, it appears that the shackles have been removed and Sai and Just got out of their Atlantic deal WITH THEIR MASTERS. Not easy to do, much respect […]
21 May 2008 - 14:53
This song is bonkers… You and Saigon sure came through on this record
21 May 2008 - 14:58
Oh and whenever the new situation does start, I nominate myself for one of them in-house producer slots. Me and CaneiLive….you wouldn’t have to worry much….
21 May 2008 - 14:59
great shit homie congrats blaze 08….real life county is a hard place hope all is well congrats again good music here we come
21 May 2008 - 15:05
[…] spotted over at blaze’s spot…… […]
21 May 2008 - 15:06
congrats guys, fucking release this shit online. Cut out the middle man labels that fuck up the industry.
21 May 2008 - 15:12
Proppsss Man, about damn time u know i been waitin on this. Congrats on getting the fuck off atlantic, Red 5ive finally makes his glorius debut, you know I want that BONGO BEAT next. Good luck with all man, n come back to the mogulus one time.
21 May 2008 - 15:14
[…] it looks like Lyor and Kevin have a big heart. Instead of continuing to shelve my dude Saigon they decided to give him free. Fresh off that news Just Blaze also leaked a new track over at his blog my Dukes. Track inside […]
21 May 2008 - 15:21
Congrats and this song is dope
21 May 2008 - 15:39
….THis is Epic music right here. Nothing like it……..almost brings tears. I propose a RMX……Ye West and TI……………Megatron and Yardfather do what you can to make that happen!!!!!
21 May 2008 - 15:40
I will stop fronting. Saigon is a serious artist. I’m talking about dope rap art. However, the only think that irks me is his “best lyricist” self-proclaim. That’s just not true homie! In terms of wordplay/flow, Jigga, Eminem, Kanye, got you. However, I will say one thing, you got this honesty/realness emanating out of you, which is something more in line with 2Pac and Nas. Props. This is a dope single. Hope it blows up.
21 May 2008 - 15:51
congratulations! great track too..if i didnt know better, that red 5ive dude was u justin lol sounds so much like u on some t-pain shitt
haaha
21 May 2008 - 15:57
Hell Yeah this what I been waiting for
21 May 2008 - 16:02
Nice layout….. Good luck on the new situation where ever it may be.
21 May 2008 - 16:02
finally! i knew something was goin on. hopefully teh album will actually come out.
21 May 2008 - 16:09
been a while since i looked forward to an album =)
21 May 2008 - 16:39
…this means that the album wont come before christmas.
now the release went through, so now u niggaz got to look for a new label. then the usual promo phase of 8 weeks…summer is out, we’ll see sai’s album finally in nov/dec. in case he doesnt retire until then once again.
either way, congrats on getting out of the fucking majors scumbags. now go to koch.
21 May 2008 - 16:42
Yo Approve my damn comment already! Who is this red 5ive cat?? He went in.. Kenshiro done started the Jus silent side project conspiracy… lemme find out you on your Harve Pierre ish.. hahaha
21 May 2008 - 16:46
Congrats on the way out…Good luck with the new situation too…And hold ya head on that RLC situation
21 May 2008 - 16:49
[…] their masters (meaning they can do whatever the hell they want with the recordings). In the early morning post Just Blaze thanked Atlantic "for recognizing the situation for what it really was and doing the […]
21 May 2008 - 16:56
Just,
it’s a masterpiece.
You guys brought it for the people.
Now you have your own road to choose, just make it soon
21 May 2008 - 17:11
Yess ,………all we need now is that bongo beat and it’s over…….lol…
and I like how $port nominated himself so I nominate myself for in-house janitor…lol
21 May 2008 - 17:20
owww!!! u changed the whole layout!! I miss that EPMD LOGO ><
Congrats Just!!! thanks 4 the music!!
;]
21 May 2008 - 17:24
props on releasing the whole single help us dj’s
21 May 2008 - 17:33
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21 May 2008 - 17:34
Congrats Just……!
Its Beautiful music,
Im Lookin forward to more
Btw Nice layout….
21 May 2008 - 17:35
[…] looks like we’re gonna be seeing Saigon’s album at sometime as Just Blaze has some great news. The Megatron Don is back in […]
21 May 2008 - 17:38
Great news!!! Now you guys can finally shop around for a decent label!!….F the majors….go with Koch, Babygrande, Good Hands, Nature sounds or one of those labels….you get more artistic freedom! Or just sell the album on here or Sai’s myspace…..haha
And keep pumpin out those ill beats Just! Believe In is sick…..I love those soul beats you do! Fu@k Pharell, Timbaland, Drumma Boy and all those other commercial techno pop producers!!….
Keep makin beats like the Allure Remix and December 4th cause thats what hip hop is about…..sampling!!!
top 5 producers in the game today are–Just, Kanye, Bink!, Primo and RZA…..honorable mention 9th Wonder….
21 May 2008 - 17:41
ok upon further review, i gotta say that does sound eerily close to your voice jus.. lemme find out my comments get no love.. lol..
21 May 2008 - 17:44
[…] Via: TheMegaTronDon […]
21 May 2008 - 18:04
Something new to bump in the unemployment line…splendiforus
21 May 2008 - 18:21
Congrats!! Big tings a gwon!! Finally! Now it’s tme to gear up & prove the doubters, haters & naysayers wrong..
“You Gotta Believe It!!”
LOL @ “Feat. Red5ive”
How was the Kids In The Hall release party?
21 May 2008 - 18:28
[…] Here’s the latest on the status of the album. Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)Believe It Posted by zeckwreck Filed in Hip-Hop/Rap news […]
21 May 2008 - 18:40
Shit bangs uber-hard Just I know you’re sick of reading it but we just need that album now. I want it come to come out the right way but I want it to come out. I’m getting desperate now.
21 May 2008 - 18:54
when this is the anthem for the summer of ‘08 i can tell people i heard first and exclusively on the just blaze live chat.
long live red 5ive.!
the layout is glorious, btw.
21 May 2008 - 19:10
damn, congrats. looks like u switchin everything up. song is fire tho.
and u guys know he HAS to go major, at least for this one
21 May 2008 - 19:19
Hip Hop-1
Industry-0
21 May 2008 - 19:28
always been a fan of what Saigon does, a huge JB fan anyway. but fo real now: WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU GUYS using AUTOTUNE ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
shit you guys really fucked up my ear now, sorry I can’t enjoy that song at all. a bitter fan from Germany
21 May 2008 - 19:45
Justin posted the Instrumental???
Im bout to do the official remix. Just you got me on the Punch Ins?
21 May 2008 - 19:49
Ayo, this shit is so inspirational/motivational…Soul food for real. Being born & raised in NYC, I relate so much to this joint. Sai’s bringin real New York Hip-Hop back. yeah it’s a Just Blaze beat so it’s a no-brainer that it’s a banger…but Sai is dropin real talk. If the album is anything like this joint, I’m ridin…Let’s Go!!
21 May 2008 - 20:36
[…] Saigon - “Believe It” Beast from the East Saigon has finally left Atlantic Records. […]
21 May 2008 - 20:40
I did a search for Red 5ive, whom I’ve never heard from before, and found only links to this song. That plus the fact that he reminds me a great deal of JB (who loves Star Wars), makes me wonder if I’m just a complete moron, or if Mr. Smith is using a pseudonym…
21 May 2008 - 21:02
One thing is for sure, I’m on probably my third listen (not counting times you’ve played it previously, Just) and Saigon has officially got my co-sign. I’m copping this album no matter what.
21 May 2008 - 21:28
In the words of Rikki Oh… “YOUR ALL FREEE NOOOOOWWWWWW!!!”
21 May 2008 - 21:52
The MegaTron Has Been Resurrected!!!!!
21 May 2008 - 22:42
I’ve been listening to this song for an hour + straight by now, not to mention I’ve already written 8 bars of my own over the instrumental. You’ve done it again Just.
21 May 2008 - 22:46
[…] looks like we’re gonna be seeing Saigon’s album at sometime as Just Blaze has some great news. The Megatron Don is back in effect, check there for clean/a […]
21 May 2008 - 23:43
yo Just I d/l’d this this morning and it made my day no lie, i’ve been needing a song like this lately
21 May 2008 - 23:46
Keep risin to the top! Uhhhoooooh Uhoooooooohhh!
22 May 2008 - 0:45
CONGRATULATIONS TO JUST BLAZE EN SAIGON!!!
HOV SHOULD SIGN SAI TO ROC NATION!!!!
THE YARDFATHER WOULD BE THE NEXT THING OUTTA NEW YORK!!!
as far as the ‘believe it’ track it’s pure crack!!!
the yardfather is just droppin that real talk!!
“Shit I ain’t made a dollar tryna rap for the cause.”
“I try to help the label see the vision, but they lower me to a subdivision, you gotta be fucking kiddin’!!”
come on man, how real is that!!!
The Yardfather is doin’ it for the future, and these record labels only care about ignorant niggas talkin about bustin they gun with no reason so they could get a quick buck..
Roc Nation would be the perfect spot for Saigon
THE GREATEST STORY NEVER TOLD!!!
EAST NEW YAWK!!! BROOKLYN!!! ROCAFELLA!!!
22 May 2008 - 1:09
[…] Just Blaze just dropped this on his blog […]
22 May 2008 - 2:57
honestly i never liked the whole t-pain voice movement, but it just works for this song…then again im pretty biased when it comes to saigon and just blaze lol. anyway its good to see you guys are now in control of your own destiny, everything happens for a reason right. if i could suggest one thing its please consider putting the og version of “come on baby” on the album and cut the bonus tracks, based on what i have heard this album has the potential to be something real special, you dont need the bonus tracks and a jay feature to sell a classic album
22 May 2008 - 3:05
You get Props over here!
Wow! Just Blaze and Saigon. Keep doing what you’re doing!
Congrats on your Freedom. I got a big smile on my face for both of you hard working cats.
22 May 2008 - 4:45
Just killed it on the hook. Dunno bout no Red 5ive, what’d he do ?
22 May 2008 - 4:50
As someone said earlier, this is truly epic music.
Thanks.
22 May 2008 - 5:46
Hey Just/Sai!
This shit makes my day!
I will be smiling all day!
No matter how bad it will get!
We’re FREE!
Concratulations from Holland
Juuuuust Blaaaaze!
22 May 2008 - 5:50
IDK man… been listening to this alot and that HAS to be Just on the hook.. i mean red 5ive?? c’mon who else gunna name they self after luke skywalkers x-wing?? funny coz since the first time i heard this i thought “is that justin on the hook?? nahhh it cant be…”
22 May 2008 - 8:04
This has to be the hardest hip hop track i heard in the last 3 years…..Your singing match the track perfect…..the dreamy synth matchs saigons lyrics perfect…..imma go the the store and BUY this album when it comes out. no joke, this is actually WORTH my money.
22 May 2008 - 8:31
hmmmm red 5ive dude sounds familiar……..i cant stop listenin to dis song,like diddy said,im inspired…….
22 May 2008 - 10:11
Lol - funny enough I was watching the episode of Entourage where Sai gets offered a deal yesterday (instead of working). Life mirroring art? Good luck with whatever you’ve got jumping off. Let’s be havin the album!!!
Un.
22 May 2008 - 13:05
[…] here: http://themegatrondon2.com/2008/05/21/sweet-freedom/ - Radio version, Instrumental and Dirty versions […]
22 May 2008 - 17:46
ok 24 hours of repeat and i gotta say.. Can someone get Rik Cordero on the horn? the hood needs a visual..
also, please tell us joel ortiz has recorded his vocals to the remix already.. if not ima get mike heron on the jack asap.. (beans would be a good look too!)
Jus go hard or go home!! (no liberace)
p.s. let me know where the shoot is.. i’d like in on that.. ill rock my Lo Stadium getup even if it is 2 sizes too big.. its hiphop!!
22 May 2008 - 18:17
I think this song is absolutely terrible.
LOL @ this
“the dreamy synth matchs saigons lyrics perfect”
whoa son chill.
22 May 2008 - 20:33
Who the hell is this Red 5ive cat? I googled the name and found nothing…Honestly I think Red 5ive is Just Blaze with the T-Pain/Dream voice effect lol. I could see him doing that to be funny hahaha…
22 May 2008 - 20:54
Excellent. You need a remix w/ Paris, Scarface and Cube.
22 May 2008 - 21:35
finally
22 May 2008 - 21:36
need to make sure this album drops soon tho.
i’m in scotland in the UK and its number 2 in my top albums to come out
22 May 2008 - 23:28
Thank you so much for this, Just Blaze! This made my day!
Even with all the math homework I have to do… Guess I’d better get back to that…
22 May 2008 - 23:46
Proud of you!! You deserve everything great….paaaaaaaace!!
22 May 2008 - 23:48
PS
i like it bright(new layout) in here!
*two snaps….in a circle* lol
23 May 2008 - 3:08
YO Sai you said:”I’m the new Public Enemy. I’m different then Young Joc. (Young Chuck) and nah i ain’t dissing…
Peace
Come through with the album! Do it on Legalhustle…
23 May 2008 - 17:51
Hey nice track, i like the beat, i dislike the t-pain voice shit, is that a vocoder or something? anyways i dont like that hehe no disrespect tho! great work! congrats! and hey! 88 keys is in hea, congrats for that true feelings jo9int, that shit is tight! my fav beat right now
23 May 2008 - 18:41
^no vocoder…im pretty sure its Antares Auto-Tune 5…but you never know..Red 5ive….*whoops*…i mean Just Blaze might have the futuristic Antares Autotune 34…songs crack…been on repeat since you blessed us with it…best of luck young brothas
-KThundo
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headbussa.net
23 May 2008 - 21:46
much success to you brothers on ya future endeavors…..unfortunately it took so long to finally get to this point, but just make the best of it…at least ya’ll got possession of the album to put out elsewhere, and study ya lessons, lol, Peace!
23 May 2008 - 21:50
is this saigon the same guy who was the youngest member of the wu tang clan shot in a staten island club and has a single called “furious anger”? hehehe thats how the track begins hehe is this the same guy?
23 May 2008 - 21:51
hehe no, im wrong, that was shyheim! oopseyyyy!
26 May 2008 - 2:24
Okay, need to get Jay and Nas on this for a remix, then shoot a video with Saigon, Jay, and Nas…epic. And get this on the radio!
26 May 2008 - 14:31
[…] Saigon endlich weg von Atlantic Records […]
26 May 2008 - 17:03
[…] Nas didnt make the cut but Rocko did. Saigon gave us hope as he walked away from Atlantic a free man and said goodbye to his frustuating run at the […]
27 May 2008 - 11:08
“Best album in 20 years”
In my opinion, that’s definitely an overstatment. Saying that means that you’re implying “The Greatest Story Never Told” will be better than Eric B & Rakim’s “Paid In Full” and Nas’s “Illmatic”.
Sai’s good but he ain’t that good. From what I’ve heard from him, he’s never developed anything on the same level as tracks like “Paid In Full” and “The World Is Yours”.
But I know for fact that TGSNT will indefinitely easily outdo all the purest essence of all pop hop/shit hop such as 50’s “Curtis” and Wayne’s “Carter III”.
Legendary REAL HIP HOP lyrics:
“It ain’t hard to tell, I excel, then prevail
the mic is contact, that I attract clientelle ”
- “It Ain’t Hard To Tell” - Nas
Top 5 Alive:
1. Rakim
2. Nas
3. Kool G Rap
4. Big Daddy Kane
5. KRS-One
Belive me. It’s a fact!
31 May 2008 - 0:48
[…] 2. Che Grand “Girls Talk” 3. Count Bass D “Can We Hang Out Tonight?” 4. Saigon & Just Blaze as Red 5ive “Believe It” 5. Bishop Lamont, Xzibit, Glasses … 6. Re-Up Gang “Nine MM” 7. Common & Pharrell “Universal Mind Control” […]
01 Jun 2008 - 8:12
i had 1 question jus and it was r u off atlantic fully or is saigon the only one and i hope y’all get all the success y’all deserve we need yall
26 Jun 2008 - 23:24
WUT UP MAN…..THIS SITE OFF THA CHAIN…..LET’S GET THIS SHIT POPPIN IN THA NASTY NATI…..HOLLA AT ME….KEEP DOING IT BIG…..
YR HOMIE IN CINCINNATI…..
05 Aug 2008 - 21:10
sai gitty ive been a fan for years first dude i can agree with and connect with im from new orleans ur mix tapes got me through bad times now im continuing the tridition with my mix tapes
12 Aug 2008 - 15:29
Here we are, August 2008, and while everyone else continues to drop material, Saigon still sits in limbo……while in that time…everyone else (even those who dont sell) continue to drop material annually. I’m not hatin’, cause I am a Sai fan who owns Warning Shots, Moral of The Story and a lot of his other material, but his time came and went. Atlantic took a promising career and set it back a long time. With acts like TI, BG, Plies, etc on the roster….it was clear he was not a priority.
Call me a fair-weather fan if you want…..but the buzz is gone. Ive moved on from anticipating it. I don’t even care anymore whether this album see’s the light of day. As long as I keep hearing records from Immortal Technique, Nas, Wayne, The Game & others….Ill be just fine.
*Just Blaze…I was at Rock The Bells in LI and it was nice to see you made an appearance…it was a really nice show. I hope in the future, you think twice about doing any further business with Atlantic. IMO this whole debacle has tarnished you somewhat. Atlantic didnt show you proper respect, they didnt give your artist his just due….and the way everything dragged out could discourage potential artists from wanting to be a part of Fort Knocks in the future….I hope your able to eventually build it into an Aftermath or Roca-fella….best of luck with that. Down with Atlantic!!!
20 Dec 2008 - 19:44
[…] whether their full-length albums are actually released or not is a different story (Saigon’s just now finally getting his chance). And hopefully, these labels actually invest time and money into these artists instead of just […]