I've posted some information on the blog exclusive joint "Crazy" by Aura already, but I figured it would make more sense if we heard it straight from her, because she was actually there. So here is the very talented Aura talking about the history of the track: I was signed to Atlantic at the time. Gee Roberson was my A&R and he manages Kanye. Kanye came to the studio and had forgotten his records, but I'm an avid Joni Mitchell fan and had some of her records there. It was like magic watching Kanye work. He crafted that beat like it was a priceless sculpture. When it started to come together Gee, who managed Static at that time too said "What do you think about Static co-writing with you?" Well, I was ecstatic, pun fully intended. Within an hour or so, Static came over. I was fully aware and familiar with his work with Playa, Aaliyah, Genuine and he had also written my girl Truth Hurts super sick single "Addicted", so I was excited. He came in...
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ReplyDeleteLIKE NEEZE SAID B4 ..CHEERS TO YOU ...THATS THE INTRODUCTION TO PLAYA...4LIFE
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ReplyDeleteSo Anxious! haha jk Cheers 2 U
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ReplyDeletelets take this overboard now, i wan u to...rock the boat
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ReplyDelete"boy we need to TIE THIS ROPE..before we drift any deeperrr..."...that song is one of the dopest metaphors in music history. Period..Rock the boat
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ReplyDeletedang thats crazy that the song that brought Playa out still topped all the work that Static ever did..I guess Neeze was rite. Dem men are the business wen they r solo but the r da shit wen they come together. CHEERS 2 U..now and 4 ever a tru classic and hit record
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