JADAKISS '01 Promo Photo + Press Kit Kiss Game Goodbye

This is an original photograph and press publicity information to promote a sound recording as released on CD and cassette.JadakissKiss tha Game GoodbyeThis is an original 2001 press kit that includes an 8" x 10"glossy promo photo, cover letter and a 10 page press kit.All items are in very good+ to excellent condition.Please check our other products- we combine items to save you $$$!CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR PAPER COLLECTIBLES BY THUMBNAIL IMAGE!Rapper Jadakiss (born Jason Phillips) became a member of the Ruff Ryders in 1994. That same year, he joined the Lox (who started their saga in the Ruff Ryders team as a group called the Warlocks) and has remained a member of both groups since. The Lox gained national exposure in 1997 with their multi-platinum tribute to the Notorious B.I.G., "We'll Always Love Big Poppa." Jadakiss released his debut solo album, Kiss tha Game Goodbye, in August of 2001 on the Ruff Ryders/Interscope label. The guest stars who joined him for his solo project are Naz, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, DMX, Eve, and the entire Ruff Ryders crew. The Ruff Ryders MCs, Eminem, Dr. Dre, the Neptunes, and Swizz Beats worked as producers for the album. The first single from the album is "Put Your Hands Up." Jadakiss released the 12" single "Got It All" in 2000 on Interscope Records. He is featured on the single "WWIII," which also features Snoop Dogg. Jadakiss appears on rapper Angie Martinez's 2001 debut album, Up Close and Personal and on Mary J. Blige's 1999 release, Mary. — Kerry L. Smith -- In terms of sheer anticipation, Jadakiss' buzz was at an apex at the time of this album's release. While fellow L.O.X. members Sheek and Styles flashed improved flows and lyrics on L.O.X.'s sophomore strike Take It to the Streets, Jadakiss remained the group's undisputed frontman. And with the streets virtually foaming at the mouth, Jadakiss returned from the lab to birth his solo debut, Kiss tha Game Goodbye. As the last bars of Kiss tha Game Goodbye ring out, you can't help but be left with one lingering impression: Kiss tha buzz goodbye. Sure, there are some bangers here; the celebratory, Alchemist-produced "We Gonna Make It," featuring Styles bubbles; the DJ Premier-blessed "None of Y'all Betta," featuring Styles and Sheek; and the gully "Un-Hunh," featuring DMX. Yet, these harder-hitting efforts are leavened out by uncharacteristically smooth production, a lack of direction, and, gasp, Jadakiss' yearning for commercial love. With self-explanatory titles like "Nasty Girl," featuring Carl Thomas; "I'm a Gangsta," featuring Parle; and "Cruisin," featuring Snoop Dogg, it becomes abundantly clear that Jadakiss is trying too hard to please everyone, with little success. But he is not the only one peeling wheels here, as the interchangeable production supplied by Swizz Beatz, Timbaland, and a host of others offers very little assistance. After jumping ship from one former label of the moment (Bad Boy) to another (Ruff Ryders), what did Jadakiss' change of address really accomplish? After all, if he wanted to go the commercial route, who better then P. Diddy to lead him there? Somewhere in the midst of all this you can be sure the shiny-suit man is smiling. — Matt Conaway -- All Music Guide ©A Sound Deal