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Part 11: Kyambo "Hip-Hop" Joshua Reveals What Led to Jay-Z & Dame Dash Roc-A-Fella Split
Part 1: Kyambo Joshua: Jay-Z & Nas Problems Started When Nas Didn't Show Up to Jay's Studio Session
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Kyambo “Hip-Hop” Joshua breaks down a pivotal chapter in his music industry career, from executive producing Kanye West’s *Late Registration* to navigating major-label politics at Atlantic Records and Columbia Records. Speaking with Vlad, Joshua recalls leaving the Roc-A-Fella orbit amid the Jay-Z and Dame Dash split, continuing work on *The Black Album* and *Philadelphia Freeway*, and later joining Rick Rubin at Columbia as President of Urban.
The conversation turns to Lil Wayne’s uncertain period as he considered leaving Cash Money Records. Joshua explains how he was initially consulting Wayne, not officially managing him, due to label contract restrictions. He details Wayne’s early business issues, including publishing concerns, efforts to secure legal help, and Atlantic’s interest in signing him. With names like Lyor Cohen, T.I., Roc Nation, Def Jam, Rihanna, Larry Johnson, and the Kansas City Chiefs entering the story, Joshua offers a rare look at hip-hop management and label power moves.
