This is something I’m interested in seeing the results from. Jaz-O — who really needs no introduction, if you’re a Jay-Z fan from the beginning — has apparently inked a distribution deal for his Kingz Kounty Media Group with his mentee’s Roc Nation imprint.

I suppose we shall see what comes of it, but the self-proclaimed ‘Originator’ — or whoever’s running his social media page like a flea market — is already at work on something:

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Teaser ? Jaz-O The Originator @jazokkmg new buzz record "Kay Kounty Drumma" is available now. For Booking, DJ packs/drops, Press & Features Contact: Booking@KingzKountymusic.com KingzKountyMediaGroup.com #kingzkountymediagroup #KKMG #Jazomusic #JazO #jazotheoriginator #kaykountydrumma #EquityDistribution #Rocnation #BuzzRecord #hiphop #rappers #music #hiphopmusic #RecordBreaker #recordpool #djpool #marcy4eva #marcyprojects #NewYork

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In a rare 1997 interview, Jay-Z discussed his beginnings with the rap game and the business knowledge learned from his long-time mentor Jaz-O. He would later use this knowledge to create his independent label Roc-A-Fella Records with his partners Damon “Dame” Dash and Kareem “Biggs” Burke.  After being turned down by several major labels, Carter, Dash and Burke started the label and worked a partnership to release the  debut album Reasonable Doubt through Priority Records.

Jay-Z discussed the creative process in creating the album with producers such as DJ Premier and DJ Clark Kent  as well the collaborations with artist such as Mary J. Blige and Notorious B.I.G, and Foxy Brown.

“We named the album Reasonable Doubt because  you know with anything you do in life, people will judge you. Whether it be doing interviews or radio or whatever you do in life people will judge you. The album is like basically on trial. You either going to like it or you don’t” Carter said.

Happy 20th Anniversary to Reasonable Doubt.

To read up more on Reasonable Doubt, hit up the respect-mag.com site. It’s Jay Day, All Day Baby!

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One of Brooklyn’s leading voices in the underground circuit I.O.D. just released a necessary track for those “Golden Era” hip hop aficionados. Retouching the classic Jaz-O & Jay Z collaboration “The Originator”, I.O.D puts a 2015 Brownsville remake with “’15 Originator (Side A).“ Going absolutely ballistic lyrically matched with the fast-paced flow with over the vintage instrumental, I.O.D. continues showcasing why he’s a force to be reckoned with in Hip Hop. Check out the record down below and stay tuned for the MC’s next moves. We’re assuming there’s a Side B to this…

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