Busta Rhymes talks about why he left Dr. Dre & Aftermath

[@03clarkg]

"I wanted to be in control of sitting behind the wheel of my own destiny" - 2 years later signs to Cash Money lol.

[@FreakingTweety]

busta rhymes The big bang album was typical aftermath album, and a really great one... Dre beats were so dope on that album!!!

[@kencarthen1642]

💯

[@twocents6951]

FreakingTweety To me the fact that he even released an album on that label is amazing. So many artists get signed there and never drop an album because of Dre’s expectations.

[@srmitch9260]

Two Cents Yeah and when an album comes out of aftermath it’s fucking dope. The production on Big Bang was amazing. By far the best album sonically busta ever did (due to coming out of Dres label)

[@CuzinBilly]

Imo it also killed busts career. What has he dropped since. Aftermath was a cemetery for busta, eve, rakim, Raekwon and ice cube even signed but left before they're careers dwindled.

[@CoreyGolding]

soundcloud.com/corey-golding/sets/rice-peas-promotional-single

[@latoshastanfield5523]

I have had all of busta's stuff since LONS and he ALWAYS delivers

[@RandyJonesFilms]

+LaTosha Stanfield NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SHHHHHHHHHHHHHH LOL HI.

[@cedricwillis432]

LaTosha Stanfield god damn you really ah day 1 fan 4real

[@maniacpsycho5460]

You could pick his voice out of a hundred voices.

[@youngbravo]

busta was a beast lyrically, underrated for his whole career

[@rexboogie]

The fact that people are still talking about Buss today, shows he is one of the greatest to do it. He he came out in a group in 89 and went solo in the 90's. Only LL and Snoop have stayed relavent for longer.Before you say Dre,he is really a producer.

[@shawnwest3176]

not to diss anybody, but he isn't really relevant anymore.

[@NewYorkStateOfCrime]

Jay-Z ?

[@rexboogie]

@Shawn he still put out hits and is on a lot of people CD's. @ New York Who came out out first Busta Or Jay Z.

[@NewYorkStateOfCrime]

DJ Rexboogie Jay-z

[@kane0406]

LL yes but snoop no he wasn't around in 89

[@lawshubert]

The GREATEST hip-hop artists always have longevity. Busta is ONE of them. He's not like those "Here today gone tomorrow" artists that you never hear from again.💯

[@lemonkid44]

Thank you for being one of the few people on this website that can spell.

[@matthewmann8969]

There really should be a Aftermath reunion like a album for all the present and past Aftermath artists. Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Lady of Rage, Eve, Eminem, Busta Rhymes, 50 cent, Game, Kendrick Lamar, Rakim, Jon Connor, and Bishop Lamount.

[@snoopbell1]

Snoop was never aftermath

[@matthewmann8969]

snoopbell1 Oh yeah thats right but he was one of Dr. Dres artists.

[@Str8representing]

Dre brough Snoop to the game

[@chamataka]

snoopbell1 Who you think brought you the Snoop DO double Gs?

[@1980Dilling]

Rakim doesn't want to be with Aftermath because they want him to write gangster lyrics and naturally he is not down with that. Nobody tells Rakim what his subject matter is supposed to be.

[@JeremyForest]

Very interesting interview from Busta Rhymes! I'm glad that he is back and signed to a new label. Can't wait to see him perform on stage in Chicago!

[@wolfie83]

Quality speaks louder than quantity...

[@gb_the_accuser]

BUSTA BUSTA is the must versatile rapper ever AND will remain relevant forever !

[@HardwoodRollers]

Real artists understand him thoroughly.

[@caspigitydon]

Much respect to the Mighty Busta Rhymes. I as an artist would have felt the same exact way. He wanted his studio time and having other juggernauts like Em, Dre, 50, D12, and GUnit, I'd get pissed if my album gets set aside, especially an instant classic like the Blessed. That would have been his best, yet didn't get the attention that it needed. I support his decision

[@Validus23]

love this dude, he respects his fans!!!

[@RennieDJ]

I personally loved the album Busta did with Dre and Aftermath

[@tomaschavira1840]

The Big Bang album was BY FAR the best album he put out! Aftermath all day!

[@floydjones1219]

Love big bang but when disaster strikes is his best album

[@CHEVYRYDA215]

hip hop icon... BUSTA BUST! Living hip hop legend

[@cartoonblock]

this is sooo uninformative. the music biz is only about money. interscope dropped him because his contract ran out and he wasn't selling records. i used to love busta back in his Leaders of the New School days.

[@jody808]

much respect to Busta, still doing his thang...right

[@GThreads]

All you old rappers trying to advance, it's all over now take it like a man.. old school forever..✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@kelvinmiles1065]

Brother War I Feel that this era of Rap is Trash!

[@Israel-nb7ip]

Brother War you don't see the irony in your statement since the man who said that would be considered an old washed up rapper today?

[@RonPaultwoofer]

thats the best response ive seen yet, thanks for an actual answer

[@singer_x1288]

right on busta.

[@xtraflo]

I was kewl with Busta back in the L8 90s - since then I forgot all about him..

[@allstarwook]

Also Stat Quo said the beats on Get Rich outside of In Da Club were intended for Rakim...He said Rakim struggled to make hooks for them.. That whole regime fell apart.

[@tuyguy55]

Busta can do it all on his own he has something that made most rappers ( including east coast rappers) successful he is a character in hip hop and his style of deliverance screams true hiphop w/ personality

[@mdot100]

He shouldn't've cut his braids off though....that was his trademark and it killed his career!

[@troyelam8978]

markissable as basic as the comment above sounds, that's really the truth. Unfortunately some people get Typecast, and Busta's dreads were a big part of his Persona. Once he shaved his dreads, it gave the appearance like he was trying to be like everyone else. I don't need that, but it took away a lot of his character. That crazy yet talented rapper people knew him as period is Stripped Away a lot of his style. Of course, people have a right to do whatever they want to with their own hair. But as a public figure trying to get public dollars, you have to cater to the people to a certain extent.

[@HeyLove006]

Exactly

[@Omikron1112]

Busta always kept it raw :D

[@stevieeldredge1446]

Digital underground put 2pac on game.

[@boonya2]

He is a perfectionist and they aren't used to it. He has said himself that it's hard for him to finally sign off on something.

[@nickpetron5771]

"Don't Touch Me" was dope! It sounds like the real reason the album didn't come out was label politics and bullish!t! Busta's trying to be politically correct. Aftermath seems to really abuse their artists. Busta, Rakim, Raekwon, Eve, Stat Quo, Bishop Lamont, so many rappers who recorded albums that never got put out or even finished. It's a shame.

[@kennyrealz]

Busta knows how to make the club move.

[@questinfinity]

to me dre beats just didnt mesh with bustas powerful animated hyped lyrical flow. Busta one of the greatest to touch the Mic.

[@KitanaiharE]

Quest Infinity Busta CamRon Big KRIT

[@daystar73]

Quest Infinity damn lie. The combo was dope..

[@BooneLuleyo]

What are u talkin about? The Big Bang was one of his best albums...and Truck Volume, Break ya Neck and Holla are DOPE too. Buss X Dre was an amazing combo.

[@jimsimmons9910]

Quest Infinity I couldn't have said it better my brother.... I'm a lyrical MC and he constantly inspires me

[@sevinohhsavage]

Break Ya Neck was a crazy Dre beat. Perfect 4 Bus

[@Wavyslim]

Why the video of "respect my conglomerate" is not on youtube? I wanna watch it

[@cruzsantoya2061]

I never knew busta rhymes was on aftermath. Thats crazy

[@BooneLuleyo]

cruz santoya you never heard the "Big Bang" album ?

[@DreMurf313]

From what Im hearing Busta has matured into a "Boss" of some sort. He's been around for years (late 1990's) & he's still here!! That speaks volumes about who you are & what you're about man!!

[@DarnellHendeason-dk3uw]

Intercope was acting like Busta wasn't that important. ....They weren't exactly wrong.

[@Kratos-bf2jg]

Darnell Hendeason they wanted Busta to be more gangster like 50 but Busta didn't like that

[@diallo6197]

@@Kratos-bf2jg Exactly that's the same thing Rakim said! They tried to turn Busta into a gimmick rapper like 50. Rakim wasn't havin' It either.

[@53gilstone]

that new track is up sacred ground by steephill and gilstone on youtube

[@AllCityUnit]

RayBan You can see the RayBan logo on top of the left lens.

[@warnutztheloser]

busta is awesome

[@Jamesharden875]

i saw busta rhymes at the shoe gallery in miami fl..

[@lessupastar]

I been a Busta fan since LONS. This dude is thee MAN!

[@robtriton]

Busta Rhymes- is an exceptional artist/rapper and very smart. I truly respect his vision and belief system he has for his music reaching the fan base. Great interview!

[@RENEGADExSHinObi]

What is the song at 4:34? I know it's a Immortal Technique song that was fast forwarded, but I just forgot what it was called. Does anyone know? If so, please tell me, Thank You!!

[@SweetBrwnSuga]

U may be right about that... what song did he make that came out in '99? ♠Seriously... i cant think of any.

[@speckyben]

whats the song that they show snippets of throughout the vid? i heard em doin a freestyle on that beat and would like to know what song it was originally from

[@andrewaguilera]

i didint even know he had a new album. i need to get off my ass and buy it now!

[@eon001]

I was wondering what happened to "throw the water on em" joint. Is that blessed album available to download atleast?

[@KudosCultureCartel]

killin it with the bluetooth headset

[@westerngoodz]

Good interview Dev!

[@SilnardoCooke]

Busta did what was best for him.Love that Shit.

[@wblake22]

whats the name of the busta song thats playing in the video

[@JetfanDD]

good,hopefully he releases blessed,don't touch me and we made it kill whatever was on back on my b.s.

[@JMHamilton1]

Much love, feels good to know your working your game Busta. JMH

[@PatchedThePipe]

name of the 1st busta vid they showed anyone????? eminem done a freestyle over it on westwood 2years ago and iv been wonderin where dat beat came from

[@ILLUMINATILT]

@alexmartin51 The song is Respect my Conglomerate ft. Lil Wayne and Jadakiss

[@wheelyben]

@jjbernz87 Eazy didn't write his own lyrics until the last years of his life. from memory it was Cube that wrote most of E's lines in NWA.

[@Vintage27]

dope interview...b.o.m.b was a crazy album!

[@Omer698]

does anybody know what's the name of the style/type sunglasses he's wearing.

[@FromThe3021]

1st & last No.1 Album was with Aftermath, working with Dre again 2021.

[@PeekaBooo24]

what's that joint and who spitz @ 4:38? Dude's FIYAAAHHH!

[@dbaser797]

one of the greats in the game

[@genkigoth]

Respect My Conglomerate (Feat. Lil Wayne & Jadakiss) off of the last album, Back on my B.S.

[@millfordsange]

I love Bust...definitely a true MC

[@EliaNetwork]

I started counting from when he started Aftermath... but I feel you...

[@PaystyleRecords]

Busta is a great artist! Much Respect

[@CoreyPain]

@abovefilms WOW! I couldn't have put it better myself!! The realest shit i ever saw on youtube!

[@772boi772]

@FixFlowerPower Hell yes. And also waaayyyyyyy back when he did "Scenario" with the Tribe called quest.

[@deeronz]

Doesn't the album belong to Aftermath?? If so, they will release it whenever they choose to.

[@RecklessAnxiety]

whats that rap at the end??

[@godsxin]

@ProFamousEnt Thanks man apreciate it^^!

[@Emphiro]

Busta Buss will never be the same. For one his beats are gonna take a BIG hit b/c Dr. Dre is one of the best producers in the industry. idk where he is gonna get beats like break ya neck from now.

[@angela1894]

I think what Busta was saying was that Aftermath/Interscope didn't properly promote his album. A lot of these record companies don't spend enough money on album promotion..

[@AlGhaffar]

dude busta is like untouchable KING

[@loulooks323]

dre is a legend and busta is a legend. they dont need each other. much sucess to both of them.

[@s0ldier898]

@RENEGADExSHinObi if u can give me some lyrics it be so easy to find but im having trouble making out enough lyrics to do my search

[@teddypain815]

so wait, is he gonna put we made it and dont touch me on another album in the future????

[@ceddiebeddle]

the most under rated rapper alive

[@DazeOfRealness]

Dre has had crazy talent on his label (Rakim, Raekwon, Busta Rhymes) and somehow dropped the ball, and those artists had to leave the label. It's crazy. I get the feeling Dre's heart isn't really in it. What other producer would let talented emcees of that caliber just leave their label.

[@Damien32]

Please somebody what is the name of the song at 0:40

[@DXman099]

@Damien32 It's called Respect My Conglomerate. yes, i took the time to find it. and you're welcome

[@CHEVYRYDA215]

@Pookie2419 THANX 4 calling that younsta out.... LOTNS was the shit!

[@NinthWonder516]

what is the name of that song in the outro?

[@xPirus26]

takin a big responsibility is what he does....much respect...salutin 2 him...u dont need 2 be ashamed...in fact u gonna might learn some thangs..peace

[@xtraflo]

Kewl think about Busta Rhymes - - U always know what ur gettin when u grab his record..Its always hard, always good shit...

[@speckyben]

@honkykilla thanks man, very much apreciated

[@bensd15]

what is the song called the first one? plz answer :)

[@9tiin]

any thing is possible if we put our heads together

[@Kceedude]

whats that " it wil be televised" song?

[@mnypwrrspkt]

PUT THE BLESSED ALBUM OUT AS A MIXTAPE... LIKE ERRBODY ELSE BUSTA

[@jejesdad]

0:41.....what's the name of this song?

[@olly0910]

whats the busta song at the begining ???

[@ArthurSchoppenweghauer]

@lovejah100 it means I love you in American sign language and is commonly mistaken for the heavy metal sign.

[@dcbcdb550]

@JapaneseChirashi It"s about growing as an artist, because he have money he should not talk about his mansion, or 20 gold etc. He is giving you a look into his life and I think that is great...

[@DG_Son]

what song was playing in the beginning?

[@DCsWiseMan]

Bust you are a legend in this game,,,,

[@Icelandicpride]

kinda sounded like microphone!!!! the first record they showed bustarhyme

[@MaKaVeLi4LiFe64]

@TheWuCepticon81 actually dre writes around 60 to 70 percent of his lyrics but even when he has writers he changes the music so its actually good

[@alexmartin51]

0:44, what song is the video to?

[@millardmerles]

that song knocking!