But in this day and age, it’s more important to be indie. And that’s you. After almost five years of sitting there and working with every producer in the world, it’s kinda unfair to the fans and my family and myself to keep telling people something and the release dates change.”. Although not under Dre, he assures the fact that everything is still cool between himself and the producer. No! Think if you got a song license on there. Offers 'A Bag' For Scarface's Eventual Kidney Donor, Tekashi 6ix9ine Reportedly Settles Lawsuit With Blind Fan, Chaka Khan Reminds Fans She Hated Kanye West’s 'Through The Wire'. ( Log Out /  And by those terms I mean you always gonna be in debt! They like, ‘You wanna be on this game? There’s a lot of overhead and debt that is not even yours, but you’re responsible for it. “Video games make money like films do. When you take the deal, it’s a bank loan and it has super interest on it.”. Lamont went on to explain how much money the video game industry can make an artist, but said that artists are tough to get on board. “It was Shawshank Redemption and finally I am pleased to announce, because there’s no gag order or legalities [and] my lawyer said I can speak, I am Fawking free, yes I’m a free agent.”. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. “I want artists to start thinking of this: stop thinking a major is gonna do everything for you!” Lamont said. It’s just you, your agent [and] whatever the SAG shit is. Philip Martin (born October 31, 1978 in Inglewood, California), better known as Bishop Lamont, is an American rapper from Carson, California. Labels ain’t thinking about that because that’s not their concern because they can’t really get paid off it. I know all the cats at Rockstar. They pay you to play the game. So when you sign a deal, you gonna be in the red. Loves Busta Rhymes — Just Not For A Verzuz Battle, 50 Cent Says He's 'Packing His Bags' If Joe Biden Wins 2020 Election, Busta Rhymes Calls Out T.I. You wanna be on this game?’ Then they put you on the video game convention. Juice was an emerging star before he passed away from a drug overdose in 2019. This is only the tip of the iceberg as the rep found more reference points to soil his image. It was just time to leave. They’re like, ‘That’s not promoting us. The Carson native said music execs don’t understand the marketing value of video games. Los Angeles, CA – Bishop Lamont spent five years at Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment without ever releasing an album. He was signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment record label, but left in 2010. Change ), “When I was signed to Aftermath, the label was giving me the most difficulty with clearing songs for video games because they didn’t understand the importance of video games,” Lamont said. What he was trying to do was have the scoop, but what we was tryna do was take secret, quiet conversations already trying to get the outs and can we go to other labels, already trying to test the waters to see when it’s good to make the move. A very reliable source at Interscope Records spoke to the good folks at Aftermath Entertainment and DJ Vlad has been vindicated: Bishop Lamont is no longer a part of Aftermath. Bishop Lamont – Philip Martin Philip Martin (born October 31, 1978 at Inglewood, California , better known as Bishop Lamont, is an American rapper out of Carson, California. There’s a lot of overhead and debt that is not even yours, but you’re responsible for it. They put me on every game I mean. For some people, it works. We tryna sell records. The brand known for their collabs with Cardi B, Kylie Jenner and more wants Rich to give back money they say he owes them. I was in New York and they’re like, ‘Yo, we want the song!’ I’m trying to explain to the general managers and niggas over there: ‘Yo, you know how much video games sell. ( Log Out /  Every time that commercial plays, you getting paid. You know how big their audiences are?’ And they still not hearing me because they don’t understand it. The song that garnered attention to Lamont's talent as a […] So when you sign a deal, you gonna be in the red. No! Knowing that this record wasn’t approved by Dre, Idiot Bishop went ahead and begged a personal friend & Interscope employee to leak the unapproved “Grow Up” record to DJ‘s, with full knowledge that this is being done against the will of Dr. Dre. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Every time that commercial plays, you getting paid. “Does that make any sense? Previously: Dr. Dre Drops Bishop Lamont From Aftermath? “Unlike Joell Ortiz or Stat Quo, Bishop Lamont was released from Aftermath due to disloyalty and the fact that he is an idiot. The “Back Up Off Me” MC advised rappers to stay independent. Look at TV and film and understand that off doing one commercial, you will see better royalties than you will off of a song guaranteed because it’s free and clear. I was on the biggest label there is and there’s a lot of downside to it. For some people, it works. “Video games make more money than albums do,” Lamont continued. After nearly five years of sitting on the bench, waiting for a release date for his debut album, Bishop Lamont is a free man. Bishop’s Single “Grow Up” should have never happened period. You ain’t dealing with a label. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! 's Verzuz Battle Cry, Lil Durk Thinks Juice Wrld Could've Become As Big As Kanye West. “Does that make any sense? The, “I want artists to start thinking of this: stop thinking a major is gonna do everything for you!” Lamont said. Lamont wrapped things up by providing more guidance to artists. They’re like, ‘That’s not promoting us. I be in New York. Representatives, however, seem to be singing a completely different tune in regards to Lamont as a spokesperson unleashed a barrage of statements labeling Lamont as an “idiot” and a disloyal artist that was making his situation worse with every bad move. And that’s you. That’s not what we tryna do. “A major is like being a free person and walking onto a plantation and saying, ‘Please, put me on the field and let me be a slave!’ Or ‘Hey, let me be a house nigga!’ If you don’t like hard work, then be my guest and go to a major. “When I was signed to Aftermath, the label was giving me the most difficulty with clearing songs for video games because they didn’t understand the importance of video games,” Lamont said. Something’s Wrong. The music business is quite the cut throat business and only the strong can stay afloat. It started in early 2008 when he decided to name himself a spokesperson for Detox, Aftermath & Dr. Dre. When you take the deal, it’s a bank loan and it has super interest on it.”. “Over here in Cali, the EA offices were right down the street, so I was always hanging out,” he said. That’s not what we tryna do. Now that the record is out, Dr. Dre and the Aftermath staff are furious and calling the Interscope offices to have the record Cease & Deceased before the record spreads across the country after Power 106 in LA plays “Grow Up” and threw the record in rotation. Now being free, I can get all that shit licensed without having to deal with a major. You’re not gonna be in the black. Bishop layed vocals to what the public now knows as “Grow Up” and Dre never liked it. They pay you to perform. You build your fan base bigger. There seems to be some type of revolving door of employees going on in the offices of Aftermath and the branches under it. They pay you to play the game. So, it was like pulling teeth and fucking nails to get songs cleared. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Having a conversation on Shade 45’s The All Out Show, the California native spoke on the blessing of leaving the label and cleared up some past issues that surfaced with DJ Vlad. They like, ‘You wanna be on this game? He cited, “Video games make more money than albums do,” Lamont continued. So, the smart thing for independent artists is to look at TV and film licenses. Bishop also went on Sirius XM Shade 45 on Angela Yee’s & Leah Rose’s Lip Service show and went on to say how he “doesn’t like the Crack A Bottle” record. But it’s a whole different hustle because it’s a bigger amount of money.”. We had such high hopes for Bishop Lamont restoring credibility to the West. Listen to Bishop Lamont’s entire interview above. Copyright © 2020 BHM Digital. The Carson native said music execs don’t understand the marketing value of video games. But in this day and age, it’s more important to be indie. You wanna be on this game?’ Then they put you on the video game convention. They pay you to perform. Listen to Bishop Lamont’s entire interview above. Despite the lack of an LP, the West Coast rapper gained attention during that time through his musical contributions to video games. Look at TV and film and understand that off doing one commercial, you will see better royalties than you will off of a song guaranteed because it’s free and clear. Taraji P. Henson Calls Off Engagement To Kelvin Hayden, I Can’t Fight Baby: Guards Didn’t Help R. Kelly While He Caught Jail Fade, Allegedly, Black Ops: Kanye West Says He’ll Be Appearing On ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’, Feds Arrest Rapper Who Snitched On His Own Unemployment Scam In Song. Let’s start with his disloyalty. With Bobby Creekwater, Obie Trice, Stat Quo, Rakim, Busta Rhymes and more taking their business elsewhere, the newest addition to artists off Aftermath is West Coast rapper Bishop Lamont who was on the label for five years. GIVE US A FOLLOW: Irony is a cruel bitch. We tryna sell records. And I’m always up at EA, I was always up at Rockstar. Lamont used the interview as a platform to give advice to fellow artists and warn them about the trappings of major labels. Labels ain’t thinking about that because that’s not their concern because they can’t really get paid off it. SUPPORT INDEPENDENT MUSIC! So, it was like pulling teeth and fucking nails to get songs cleared. If we can’t get X, Y and Z off it, why should we care.’ But they don’t realize it’s a branding tool.”. Lamont went on to explain how much money the video game industry can make an artist, but said that artists are tough to get on board. You know how big their audiences are?’ And they still not hearing me because they don’t understand it. Five years would come to make many fans sit and ponder where and official album was, which seemed to be exactly why Lamont decided to part ways with Dre and the Aftermath family, according to the rapper. They gonna make sure you’re never in the black. All Rights Reserved. So, the smart thing for independent artists is to look at TV and film licenses. But it’s a whole different hustle because it’s a bigger amount of money.”. Despite the lack of an LP, the West Coast rapper gained attention during that time through his musical contributions to video games. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Rick Ross Buys 87 More Acres Of Land In Georgia, Rich The Kid Denies Owing Fashion Nova Anything — Especially $100k, Jeezy Seemingly Accepts T.I. Instagram/@beats1official LOS ANGELES, CA – Bishop Lamont spent five years at Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment without ever releasing an album. “Bless Vlad, we talked about it. I was on the biggest label there is and there’s a lot of downside to it. He had been signed to Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment record tag, but left in 2010. Make sure you typed in your email correctly. “Dre is my big bro and that’s my family regardless and Imma support Aftermath with whatever he need. “Unlike Joell Ortiz or Stat Quo, Bishop Lamont was released from Aftermath due to disloyalty and the fact that he is an idiot. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. 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