As you know, Benny The Butcher’s critically acclaimed Tana Talk series reached its fourth installment last month, featuring 12 songs and contributions from Stove God Cooks, J. Cole, Boldy James, 38 Spesh, Diddy, as well as Griselda cohorts Conway The Machine and Westside Gunn, who contributed bars to “Guerrero” and “Tyson vs. Ali,” and respectively.
Earlier this week (April 20), Benny just released a new video from Tana Talk 4 for “Bust A Brick Nick,” a track produced by Alchemist that features the Buffalo rapper rapping about his detractors, getting shot, and money, among other topics:
A clip for “Bust A Brick Nick” is below, which features Kat, Tony Deniro, and Blu, along with Benny The Butcher somewhere in the desert. In addition to a private jet, beautiful women carrying suitcases, Benny riding his high-end whip, and much more, viewers are treated to various shots throughout the movie.
Tana Talk 4 follows on from the successful Tana Talk series as well as other fantastic works from Benny The Butcher, including Burden of Proof, The Plugs I Met 2, and Pyrex Picasso. Benny explained how he has continued to improve his craft in a previous interview:
I’m consistent. My consistency has increased. Even though I felt my talents were excellent, when you’re doing what you’re doing at the street level, your focus isn’t entirely there. I get a hundred percent of my attention doing this for a living.”
When we think of iconic fashion brands from decades ago, Puff Daddy’s Sean John is one that immediately comes to mind. Launched in 1998, Sean John became a success at the time and dominated the fashion world for over a decade. Sean John’s clothing symbolizes greatness and strength inside the black community.
Puf Diddy, also known as P. Diddy, wants to get Sean John back up and running with a proposal for $3.3 million worth in assets. Bloomberg is reporting that Puff Daddy is aiming to revive the iconic brand.
A Deeper Look Into Puff Daddy’s Sean John Reclamation
Puff Daddy is trying to reclaim his clothing empire, Sean John. A bankruptcy filing was made by GBG USA Inc., which bought the company last year. The Hip-Hop legend wants to repurchase the company from GBG USA Inc. Sean John was sold by Diddy to BBG in November 2016.
Court papers obtained by the outlet show that a Diddy-affiliated entity bid on retrieving Sean John at a bankruptcy auction.
In a recent turn of events, Sean John’s ongoing legal battle with Puff Daddy about using his likeness and picture for a clothing line for Missguided, without permission, took a turn when Diddy filed a $25 million lawsuit against Sean John.
Diddy does not wish to imply that Sean John’s right to use the Sean John trademark is in any way questioned, but diddy wishes to point out that Sean John’s decision to leverage a misattributed claim they created and falsely attributed to Mr. Combs is.
Using the name and other aliases of Mr. Combs are being used in order to make it appear that Mr. Combs is the creative force behind the GBG Collection creates a problem and misleads the public.
When will the bidder be announced?
Puff Daddy has put forth a bid on his clothing empire Sean John, but he is not the only potential buyer.
Sean John, founded by Puff Daddy in 1998, has been acquired by GBA INC. The company’s official announcement is scheduled to be released tomorrow morning.
Trey Brown lays the foundation for his second clothing store
Trey Brown’s business acumen has continued to rise to new heights.
According to reports, Philadelphia native Trey Brown has just taken another pivotal step and expanded his growing business empire.
It was explained in a report posted on Thursday (June 10) by Baller Alert that Brown, the founder of the boutique clothing line SPERGO, opened his second clothing store recently. Pentagon City Mall is how you can find this one in Washington, D.C. A physical store was his first opening in Philadelphia. In 2017 after appearing together on “The Ellen Degeneres Show,” Diddy gave him a $25,000 grant for the store.
Diddy surprised Brown on the set when he appeared with him and offered encouraging words. Both men demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit in their conversation. Currently, Brown’s ascension continues.
With the opening of the new store last month, Brown’s savvy business acumen has been rewarded once again. During his 12-year birthday celebration in 2018, Brown received $178 as a gift for starting SPERGO. In 2019, SPERGO clothing sold an astonishing 40,000 in retail sales. He is now expecting SPERGO to earn $2 million this year. Furthermore, Brown has agreed to participate in the Philadelphia 76ers’ Buy Black program, a business support program.
I never would have imagined becoming an official 76ers partner three years ago, Brown told Baller Alert, about the deal.
Salesforce partners with MarketPlacer to create a dynamic online shopping network
In an announcement about Shop Circulate, Sean “Diddy” Combs teamed up with Salesforce to create a curated digital marketplace that offers exclusive items made by Black entrepreneurs. This platform’s mission is to empower consumers with Black owned brands and give Black businesses a global audience. MarketPlacer is a leading online marketplace technology company and Deloitte Digital is a partner to build and deliver this new platform.
Shop Circulate aims to revolutionize minority e-commerce
Announcing Shop Circulate on the centennial anniversary of the Tulsa massacre, the announcement emphasizes the importance of empowering Black entrepreneurs and circulating resources within the Black community.”
“Building Black wealth begins with investing in Black-owned companies as well as providing access to consumers to help small businesses thrive. Using Salesforce’s platform will make it easier to achieve economic justice for all.” “I’m thrilled to partner with Salesforce on this initiative.”
Sean Combs’s mission is to uplift, monetize, and globally brand black businesses.
Sean Combs and Combs Enterprises were lauded by Marc Benioff, who is CEO and Chairman of Salesforce, for cooperating to reduce the wealth gap that prevents many Black Americans from achieving economic equality. Our nation is going to be closer to true equality if we support Black-owned businesses, make Black entrepreneurship prominent, and promote Black entrepreneurship through Shop Circulate.”
“THE THINGS YOU DO [BAD BOY REMIX]” BY GINA THOMPSON FEAT. MISSY ELLIOTT
“HONEY” BY MARIAH CAREY
“SUMMERTIME” BY BEYONCÉ FEAT. DIDDY
“BREAKDOWN” BY MARIAH CAREY FEAT. BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY
“MO’ MONEY MO’ PROBLEMS” BY NOTORIOUS B.I.G.
“LOVE @ FIRST SIGHT” BY MARY J. BLIGE FEAT. METHOD MAN
“LET ME BLOW YA MIND” BY EVE FEAT. GWEN STEFANI
“Can’t NOBODY HOLD ME DOWN” BY PUFF DADDY FEAT MASE
“CAN’T LET HER GO” BY BOYZ II MEN
“ONLY YOU” BY 112 FEAT. NOTORIOUS BIG
“NEVER LEAVE YOU” BY LUMIDEE
“I’LL BE MISSING YOU” BY DIDDY FEAT. FAITH EVANS AND 112
“SPENDIN’ MONEY” BY R. KELLY
“YOU DON’T HAVE TO WORRY” BY NEW EDITION
Puff Daddy ft. Busta Rhymes and The Notorious B.I.G. “Victory,” No Way Out
Puff Daddy ft. Carl Thomas, Ginuwine, and Twista “Is This the End,” No Way Out
Puff Daddy ft. Foxy Brown “Friends,” No Way Out
“Niggas Bleed,” “Notorious Thugs,” “Another,” “Playa Hater,” “Nasty Boy,” “You’re Nobody (till Somebody Kills You)” from the album Life After Death.
Brian McKnight: “You Should Be Mine (Don’t Waste Your Time)” from the album Anytime
I’m sitting in my living room listening to the album “Personal Conversation” by Case (S/O to Case, your music is the perfect tempo to create a classic article) and watching one of my favorite TV shows, “Jeopardy.” The “cool factor” of Jeopardy is even if you don’t know the answer, it’s super intriguing to find out the absolute truth of the question. So when I research all of the “true” classics Stevie J has produced or contributed to, I find myself in another episode of jeopardy.
Hidden genius is a beautiful quality because it doesn’t seek attention, superficial attraction, or seeks its own interest; the motivation is fueled by passion and relentless ambition. The characteristics of Stevie J are a perfect blend of God-given vision, gargantuan inner drive, unflinching confidence, and an ounce of insanity. Ok, I love Case, but the “Red Berry” Ciroc is kicking in, so I fast-forward to “Can’t nobody hold us down” off the “NO WAY OUT ALBUM.
“Normally, when you hear a sampled song, it doesn’t reinvent itself; however, that’s part of the secret formula for Stevie J. Stevie J has an amazing ability to complement a track with an untraceable production approach and signature melodic finish.
The footprints of legends can only be followed and not duplicated, and that’s why his trademark sound will and must be publicly declared. I’m so amped right now!! Music is the soundtrack to life, and when “VICTORY” comes on, so many visions and thoughts are racing through my mind. I’m pacing through my condo rapidly like I’m in the ring of a championship fight.
Yo, the sun don’t shine forever
(You can turn the track up a little bit for me)
But as long as it’s here then we might as well shine together
(All up in my ears)
Better now than never, business before pleasure
(The mic is loud, but the beats isn’t loud)
P-Diddy and the Fam, who you know do it better?
Timeless music!! How did Stevie J know what to add or cut from this sample and then make it work? Success has different outlooks, but the ingredients are always consistent. Stevie J hears a sound only he can ascertain and develop. When he enters into a studio, the room feels, smells, looks, and resonates with an ambrosial atmosphere.
Every great performer, athlete, entertainer, and etc has this creative arena within their mind which enables supernatural results and unfathomable heights of a phenomenon. I just finished listening to “PAIN” and “Is This The End” blares through my speakers like a Hip Hop symphony. Ginuwine, Twista, & Puff Daddy own this track like it is a birthright, and it flows like a sonic motion picture in “HD”.
Who could make “death” sound so good? Stevie J!! The overall instrumentation and sonic delivery of this track are matchless in this current era. My adrenaline is wearing off a little, so as I sit by red berry Ciroc self-down, I flip over to the track “HONEY” (Bad Boy Remix). This universal track connects with every race, gender, and a hater! Jadakiss rips it from the beginning, Styles P supplies his signature gritty undertones, Mase provides the perfect god-flow finger roll, Puff is simply being Puff, Mariah is like cool whip.
She’s good on top of any dessert! Stevie J’s behind the scenes influence is visible throughout each verse, hook, string, chord, and baseline. Stevie J is James Worthy on the fast break, and nobody finishes better. Who can make a pop record cross over to streets better than Stevie J along with the Hitmen production team.
Stevie J understands the language of music, and that’s an inborn God induced gift. Possessing the ability to coordinate over 7 instruments simultaneously, manage sound, tones, voice inflection, intonation, and most importantly, artistic chemistry.
I stop and do a 100 quick push-ups to get my blood flowing and raise my adrenaline. I switch to “Mo Money More Problems” from the 10X platinum “Life After Death” album. Once Big said ”
Uh, uh, B.I.G., P O, P P A, no info, for the, DEA
Federal agents mad cause I’m flagrant
Tap my cell and the phone in the basement
My team supreme, stay clean triple beam lyrical dream
Man, need I say more about this classic record that Stevie J was a part of during the meteoric rise of Notorious B.I.G. How many producers/people would Sean Combs trust with the music and career of B.I.G?
How many producers possess the patience, instinct, and overall musical acumen to deliver for arguably the greatest MC of all time (Its always a toss-up between B.I.G & Tupac). Stevie J’s catalog is responsible for the biggest hits during an entire decade only and not to mention after the 90’s.
When I think about the song “I’ll be missing you” and the impact the record has made worldwide and continues to assist in healing the emotional wounds of people, I often wonder the metal state of mind he commanded during those studio moments.
Knowing that B.I.G. was recently buried and the entire world was waiting and needed this record for their eternal playlist. Stevie J, Puff, Faith, 112, & Sauce Money engineered one of the greatest songs of unity in the league of “We are the world.” Everyone in the world felt compelled to mourn and be inspired at the very exact moment.
Once again, the beautiful mind of Stevie J provided the finely detailed production assembly of emotion, chords, guitar strings, blissful sounds, and undertones of Faith and 112 and made history again. But, unfortunately, most people admire, detest, applaud, aspire to, and reject Stevie J every Monday night via VH1.
The television showcases a very small portion of his life. Stevie’s life is an authentic soundtrack, and we’ve only heard a few tracks of his life. In 2016, Stevie J will ascend to new heights and release new musical jewels for the world to love again.
Stevie J is mentally, physically, and spiritually in the best shape of his life, and he’s leaving no stone unturned. Multiple movies, TV shows, business ventures, and more occupy his current and 2016 roll-out calendar.
The infamous Stevie J bus has turned into super-ultra RV, and more people have come aboard for apparent reasons. But, when you closely examine his catalog, journey, sound, music production, Faith, and God-given talent, there can only be one title: “LORD OF THE STRINGS.”
This article was penned by Jonathan P. Wright. Jonathan is a freelance writer for multiple mainstream publications and CVO of RADIOPUSHERS. You can read more of his work by clicking here.
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