Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer
This year, Drake burst onto the scene the way Saigon was supposed to have in 2005. Out of nowhere, Lil Wayne took over rap in 2007 and he built a team in 2009. With Wayne already exposing Drake and going behind bars this year, it was up to Drake to step up. The result was the biggest debut since 50 Cent in 2003.
But, five years ago, Just Blaze was the hottest producer in the game and he wanted to be a boss. He had approached Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam about granting him a label. After a series of meetings, they turned him down and Atlantic Records scooped him up. Soon, Just Blaze found Saigon and created Fort Knocks Entertainment.
Saigon was signed in 2004 and he was supposed to be the flagship artist of Just Blaze's Fort Knocks label. With his debut album slated for a summer 2005 release, hip hop anxiously waited. But, release dates came and went and Atlantic Records refused to release Saigon's The Greatest Story Never Told. It has been five years and many other rappers have had their shine, while Saigon waits.
This year, Drake released Thank Me Later and he has received the same praise and recognition Saigon was supposed to receive. Even nearly six months after the release of his album, Drake has stayed in the public eye because of the new projects he is involved in. Due to the success of his debut album, Drake is already working on his second album with hopes of releasing it sometime in 2011. Saigon, on the other hand, is still patiently waiting to release his long long awaited debut album.
After years of delays, Saigon has promised his album will see the light of day before the end of 2011. With the new year only a short 52 days away, Saigon has to begin the promotion for The Greatest Story Never Told, while Drake puts together his second album. The considerable amount of buzz Drake has received has not gone unnoticed by Saigon. Earlier today, he spoke about Drake and he said the Toronto rapper is falling off and fast.