Superstardom - August 23, 2007

Friday, Aug 17th
I dropped 2 CD's and a DVD this week. As you know, the Shesus Khryst mixtape and DVD came out on Wednesday, so I'm still pushing that as well as "The 7 Day Theory...I Drop Every Week." Or at least I try my best. LOL. As far as the Shesus Khryst project, I never thought that a female artist would receive so much flack over a mixtape. The streets are really feeling it though. We sold of out every copy of the DVD, so we're really happy about that.

Saturday, Aug 18th
I met with Swizz Beatz. We were supposed to do a mixtape together before his album dropped, but we weren't able to get it done because his schedule is really hectic right now. He was promoting his album in the States as well as oversees. We will probably be doing a few show dates together, so be on the lookout for more info.

Sunday, Aug 19th
I flew to Miami to relax and hit up a couple of clubs. I went to check out my man Philly while I was there. He owns one of the biggest hip hop shops down there. Then we went over to my boss Lamar Odom's house. He has a 15-room mansion. It's crazy! He took us to producer Scott Storch's crib. I thought Lamar's house was big...until I saw his! Scott has a mansion the size of a city block! Man, it just reminds me to keep grindin'. Scott is going to be producing a couple of tracks on Ali Vegas' album. Hopefully, I can get him to do some work on my album, if my budget is right. Later, we went to the club to check out the party scene. Miami is crazy, because there are so many different types of music being played own there.

Monday, Aug 20th
It's my birthday! Swizz was supposed to fly down to Miami for his album release party at Prive Nightclub, but he called at the last minute to say that he wouldn't be able to make it. He was losing his voice from doing 4 shows in a row and he had an important radio interview the next morning. Now that's the life of a celebrity! It turned out to be a good party. DJ Nore held it down and showed us mad love.

Tuesday, Aug 21st
I was hanging with my labelmate Ali Vegas and we went to meet with producers Cool and Dre. The meeting went well and I also talked to them about doing something on my album. Plus, you know Dre rhymes too.

Wednesday Aug 22nd
I read an article about Universal releasing mixtapes. It kind of really bothered me, because they are saying that they don't plan on including any prominent mixtape DJ's in the project. They said that they don't feel like they need to, because the last one sold 6,000 units without the help of a big named deejay. In my opinion, obviously it would make more sense to tie in DJ's who are already respected in the mixtape industry and it's a win-win situation. A good opportunity for the DJ's and the label will move more units.

Thursday Aug 23rd
Vacation's over! I flew back to New York and went straight to the studio. Later that night, I deejayed a party with Remy Ma. There were 3,000 people in the crowd. The hip hop police were in there deep...harassing people. We still killed it though! I did my thing and Remy really did hers! She did some joints off the Shesus Khryst CD and the crowd was really feelin' it. She also went hard with a freestyle dissin' Foxy Brown and Babs from Bad Boy. It was a good night. The hottest joints in the club right now are 50 Cent "I Get Money" and Souljah Boy "Crank Dat." When I played that kids went crazy! It looked like a mosh pit on a rock video.

Friday, Aug 24th
Remy and I had to cancel the in-store autograph signing...again. Unfortunately, the owner of Hall of Fame Music was sick...so stay tuned for the new date and time.

My Picks for the Week
DJ White Owl-Cassidy vs. Storm P...it's crazy!
DJ Robbie Rob-Stunt Magazine...that's 89 tracks full of flava!
DJ Kay Slay-Haters Love Us...it features the Shesus Khryst track produced by my man G. Sparks.

Ask Superstar Jay
Q: Jay, When is your album coming out?
-Roland, Dallas, TX
A: My album will be being released on Rich Soil Records, tentatively in late fall/ early winter, but I'll let everyone know when I have a confirmed date.

Send your questions to asksuperstarjay@gmail.com