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The Source’s review and mic rating for for Delinquent Habits self titled album.

Master P and Silkk The Shocker

TLC was Jermaine Dupri's group at first. Left Eye lived/slept in his bedroom closet after she first moved from Philly to Atlanta. She was the inspiration behind the signature backwards clothing of Kris Kross. ⁣ ⁣ Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes came into his life as a solo artist from Philadelphia, who had nowhere to stay, so she used to sleep in his closet which had been transformed into a vocal booth. She moved with a small keyboard and $750 ($1,556 today), with hopes of joining a girl group. ⁣ ⁣ TLC was my group before they got signed to LaFace,” he said. “Left Eye was living at my house when I found Kris Kross. The backward clothes came after we started getting more and more songs. The backward clothes actually came from being around Left Eye. Cause Left Eye was around here trying to cut her sleeves off of every shirt and she had me— I shaved my whole eyebrow off. I only had one eyebrow and I was walking around doing wild shit. I had a nose ring. We was just doing whatever we could do to get somebody’s attention.”⁣ ⁣ He regrets not taking them on. “I regret not trying to do TLC at the same time as Kris Kross,” he said. “I was only 19 years old at the time and didn’t believe in myself as a person, as someone having the bandwidth to have both artists.”⁣ ⁣ He continued, “I was putting so much energy into Kris Kross, and I was only giving TLC maybe 30 to 40 percent, not even 50 percent. I felt I was spreading myself thin by trying to provide both of these groups what they needed to become the success they eventually both grew to become. So I eliminated myself from TLC being a group that I actually introduced to the world.”⁣ ⁣ Although he wasn’t quite ready to sign TLC in the early 90’s, he continued to play a big role in their sound, producing on their first three studio albums.⁣ @jermainedupri 🖤

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The Source’s review and mic rating for South Central Cartel’s album All Day, Everyday.

“THERE’S NO MONEY IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY — THAT’S WHY I GOT OUT!” - Master P It’s not often you hear a music mogul who once built a $200 million empire tell the world that the very business that made him rich is “broke.” But that’s exactly what Master P—founder of No Limit Records and one of hip-hop’s most legendary entrepreneurs—did. In a now-viral clip, Master P boldly stated: “There’s no money in the music industry.” This is coming from a man who turned down a $1 million check from Interscope at a time when he didn’t even have a car—because he knew his worth. His logic? “If they’re willing to give me that, I’m worth ten times more.” Instead of taking the bait, Master P did something that changed the game: he secured an 85/15 distribution deal with Priority Records, where he kept 100% of his master recordings. That move put him in control of his music, his money, and ultimately, his legacy. Now, years later, he’s pulling back the curtain on what’s really going on behind the glitz and glam of the music biz: “The record labels will throw you an advance, flash some jewelry, maybe even a car… but they own YOU. They own your name, your sound, your image. That ain’t wealth, that’s slavery in diamonds.” Master P’s raw message is more relevant now than ever. With streaming services paying fractions of a penny per play, and record labels locking artists into long-term deals with smoke-and-mirror numbers, many rappers—even famous ones—are living paycheck to paycheck. In his words, “You need to OWN something. The money is in the brand, not just the bars.” His warning comes at a time when young artists are signing away everything for a taste of fame, not realizing the price they’ll eventually pay. “Don’t fall for the chain and the champagne,” P says. “Fall in love with the blueprint.” LESSONS FROM MASTER P’S TRUTH BOMB: - Don’t sign out of desperation. • Always ask, “What’s in it for me long-term?” • Learn the business before the business learns you. • Ownership > Exposure. • Advance money is a loan. Ownership is wealth. Master P’s message isn’t bitter—it’s a masterclass. And if you’re an aspiring artist, independent hustler, or just someone dreaming big, here’s the bottom line: The music industry doesn’t need another rapper. It needs more owners. #MasterP #NoMoneyInMusic #OwnYourMasters #IndependentHustle #HipHopTruth #MusicIndustrySecrets