10 Years with 'The Recession,' Young Jeezy's Second Classic Album
Jeezy's third album was as timely as it was timeless.
Jeezy
- Real Name: Jay Wayne Jenkins
- Nickname: The Snowman
- Hometown: Atlanta, GA
- Label: YJ Music, Inc. / Def Jam Recordings
Could You Wait 7 Years for an Album Placement? I Did
Producer Djay Cas' journey from meeting Jeezy to earning an album placement was a seven-year roller coaster of emotions.
The Making of Jeezy's 'Pressure' as Told by Album A&R DJ Folk
When I eventually woke up, Jeezy played the record for me and I was like, "Wow!"
Jeezy Says "Jewish Cats" Are Smart for "Wearing the Same Clothes All Week"
"They worth all this money and have all this power, but they might be wearing the same clothes all week."
Jeezy Says "Cold Summer" is Moving the Culture, But Has He Heard It?
"We're not telling you to go get high, we're not telling you to pop all the Xannies you want to take."
Beat Break: Rook Shares the Story Behind J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League's 5 Biggest Songs
From Rick Ross to Jeezy to Rick Ross again, the veteran producer ruminates on the duo's biggest songs.
The Perfect Goodbye: The Moments Our Favorite Rap Stars Should Have Retired
Death is the goodbye that most will not choose, but retirement is the formal farewell you’re allowed to make.
Jeezy Penned "My President" Five Months Before Obama Became President
The hood-certified classic was recorded well before Obama was elected to office.
Jeezy Believes Bobby Shmurda Could Have Been the Next DMX
Jeezy doesn't like to make comparisons, but fuck it, why not?
First Week Numbers: Jeezy's "Trap or Die 3" Projected to Outsell Meek Mill's "DC4"
And yes, they are both albums.
3 Questions Before Jeezy Releases "Trap or Die 3"
The Snowman is back, but we have some hard-hitting questions about his return to his mixtape roots.
