In an
interview with BallerStatus.com, Yung Joc revealed that he has been released from Bad Boy Records/Block Entertainment.
BallerStatus.com: So what's going on with the whole label situation for you?
Yung Joc: I just got my release and one of the terms of the release was a defamation clause, so honestly, I can't really talk about it too much. I've been released, severed the business ties. May God bless them and their regime, but I'm doing my own thing now. ...
BallerStatus.com: Could you see yourself working with those guys again sometime in the future?
Yung Joc: Definitely. That's what the game is about man. You join forces, you disperse and somewhere down the line, it happens again. Either you bump heads or you join heads. You really just never know with it. I'm not going to yes, but I'm not going to say no. There could come a time when we all get over this and say "haha" and get a drink or two. It's all about how you go into things sometimes too; the level of respect is different. I felt as I grew as an artist, the level of respect for me as an artist dropped some between me and that regime. As a businessman and CEO, when I started becoming more successful, either I was seen as a threat or it just wasn't respected.
I have requested some form of confirmation from Bad Boy.
In the chopped up video clip included below, Yung Joc performs a medley of tracks at an Iowa City event recorded by
Thisis50.
In the clip below, Yung Joc is
interviewed by ThisIs50. He talks about why he
gave the "Grind Flu" album away for free, his future projects and more. He gives the impression that he has already been released from Bad Boy and/or Block Entertainment. "Due to the terms of my release, I can't even talk about the brother," he said when asked about Diddy. "God bless him." I'm seeking further confirmation on this story.
On a bulletin sent from
his MySpace, Yung Joc posted a
link to a free download of "Faucet" (explicit) by Hotstylz featuring Joc. The song samples SWV's "Rain."
Yung Joc is featured on a new track from
FDM called "Let Me Holla." Mario Winans says a few words at the start of the track, which seems to indicate that he produced the track and that it was written, or co-written, by RL of Next. Check out the clip below of them working on the song - this includes an appearance by former Hitmen producer Steven "Stevie J" Jordan. It has potential, for sure.
Yung Joc is featured on a track from J. One called "New Money."
myspace.com/tharealjone appears to be his MySpace page. The track is not yet available on it.
In an interview with
rolling out, Yung Joc says that he's pushing to be released from Bad Boy, saying he has "no hard feelings, once again, it's still no regrets, no regrets - it is what it is." He also discusses the
release of "Grind Flu," his influences and more.
Thanks Mike for the tip.
On
his Twitter, a link to a commercial for Yung Joc's "Grind Flu" album release was posted. Check it out. It was posted on
TheGrindFlu YouTube channel, where it appears album tracks and, perhaps, more will be uploaded or are in the process of being uploaded.
Earlier today, the
clean version of "Grind Flu", Yung Joc's freely available album was released. We covered the
track listing and featured guests. On
his Twitter, he has now posted a
download link for the dirty version.
As
we reported on Saturday, Yung Joc today released his "Grind Flu" album for free online. On
his Twitter, he posted a
download link to the clean version of the album. He also
shared the dirty version, but the link provided is inactive at this time.
The songs included in the package are not tagged with artists and there is no back cover included, so it is difficult to see who is included on what.
Yo! Raps Magazine published a track listing yesterday, consisting of the following:
1. "Grind Flu" featuring Montana Da Mack
2. "Might As Well"
3. "Universal Language" featuring Shawty Lo and Young Vett
4. "Drinks Up" featuring Bobby Valentino, Gucci Mane and Nitti
5. "Don't Be Scared" featuring EbonyLove, Ricky G and Donte
6. "500 Horses" featuring Yung Ralph and Big A
7. "My N*****"
8. "Posted at the Store" featuring Gucci Mane and Yung Ralph
9. "Wham" featuring Slim
10. "Grind Flu Skit" featuring Roc
11. "Over" featuring Cupid, Polo, Game and Carlito
12. "Birds" featuring Gucci Mane, Nicki Minaj and OJ Da Juiceman
13. "Make A Movie" featuring DJ Khaled
14. "So" featuring Mia X
15. "Counterfeit" featuring Tuck
16. "Check" featuring Montana Da Mac and SS
17. "Choose Me" featuring Chris Brown and Pleasure P
18. "Winner" featuring Masspike Miles
19. "Hello Kitty" (Bonus Track) by Jah-Jah
Looking at the songs included in the download, however, there are only 18. The bonus track "Hello Kitty" is missing. Four other songs are incorrectly labeled. They are:
"Don't Be Scared" is "P****"
"Grind Flu Skit" is "Grind Flu Skit 2"
"Posted at the Store" is "In The Hood"
"Check" is "Check 2"
Download the album now.
