Memphis Bleek Coming Of Age |TOP| Full Album Zip
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In the eyes of many, Bleek was still remaining one hit away from success. In an attempt to solve this, he released his fourth album, 534, on May 17, 2005. The album's title is a direct reference to where he grew up, located in the Marcy Projects of Brooklyn. The album featured the Swizz Beatz-produced hit single "Like That." This would be the only hit single from the album as it suffered in sales becoming his lowest-selling album to date not even certifying. There was a second single released from the album. It was "Infatuated," featuring Murder Inc. crooner, Boxie. The album featured production from Swizz Beatz and Irv Gotti among others. 534 also featured Jay-Z's single, "Dear Summer."
In fall 2005, Memphis Bleek told MTV.com that he was recording an album that should be released in early 2006 featuring such artists as upcoming R&B singer Coya. He is thinking of naming his next album The Process, and this would effectively be a make or break album. In an interview for MTV he said: "I want to do an album that's through the roof," he said about his next project. "I want to do a classic album. I feel that if this album I'm not recording is a classic, I'm not even gonna put it out. I have to do it bigger than anybody has ever done it. I have to make a good record this time, not just talking-junk records. It has to be deep. I want people to pick my album up and learn something." The interview also said that Diddy and singer Gerald Levart both have hits for the rapper. [1]. He has since announced production from Akon, Cool & Dre, Just Blaze, and others. In December 2007, the first single, "Get Ya Money Up," (featuring Dre) was released. The second single is "Let It Out" with Roc-A-Fella labelmate Uncle Murda.
For his upcoming album, Venni Vetti Vecci 2010, Ja Rule wants to reunite with DMX. It is said that he has been talking with Jay-Z, but DMX has signed on to be on the album. Plus, he is feuding with Jay-Z and shows no signs of letting go of his animosity. But, Ja Rule never lost contact with Memphis Bleek. But, at the time, Bleek had to focus on establishing himself before he could go out and defend Ja Rule. This was understood by Ja Rule and he has always wanted to reunite with his partner.
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