Saigon’s Greatest Story… has been out for most of this year and it’s still spawning single and after single after over nine months of shelf time. The music itself is already a few years old, so a few more months of exposure won’t make it go stale just yet. Complete with transitioning interviews, the entire project flows seamlessly throughout, as it’s designed to feel like an hour of radio time, but the best potential one-two punch is the “Enemies/Friends” sequence. Read the rest of this entry »

Saigon’s Greatest Story… arguably ended up being worth the wait despite the hubris surrounding the album for years. Songs like “Oh Yeah” may or may not have fit into a label’s marketing plan but they give Sai the opportunity to share his wisdom gained for hard-earned street smarts. Read the rest of this entry »

“Clap” is the essential joint off TGSNT that possesses the balance of mass appeal, while still managing to stay close to the hood. Given the track’s musical charm, it was only a matter of time before the visual treatment came knocking. Read the rest of this entry »

Saigon already picked his poison. His decision to be a torchbearer and flag-waver for the culture is the road less traveled when you only have one shot to make it. That shot may have resulted in thousands of days waiting in limbo, but those who experienced The Greatest Story Never Told know the wait only blessed Hip-Hop with the kind of product that has been lost in this current state of music. Read the rest of this entry »

The verdict has already been sealed, but the tracks keep pouring out regardless. The latest is “On My Way,” which is available exclusively on the FYE release of The Greatest Story Never Told. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s an universally common scenario: Cereal is on the menu by default yet the key component to making the meal a reality just so happens to be slightly past its expiration date. After passing meticulous rounds of smell tests, the impending consumption of milk is imminent and still rewarding. As humans, very few obstacles are capable of curving our appetites. The will to survive depends on satisfying our hunger. Read the rest of this entry »

Saigon is nothing, if not honest. Thoughts bleed through his pen, creating a direct connection with the listener that’s one of the man’s great strengths as an emcee. On “Down The Road,” a bonus track off copies of The Greatest Story Never Told sold at FYE, he builds with the listener, sharing his thoughts on a variety of topics. It’s a mellow, introspective trip through the mind of a man with something to share. Read the rest of this entry »

Perhaps if Saigon The Don would have stuck with Turtle and not had Drama “Vanilla-Iced” on the hotel balcony, The Greatest Story Never Told wouldn’t have been delayed so hard. But it’s all cognac under the bridge at this point. Jerry Ferrara – Turtle to many – goes out of his way to endorse The Yardfather’s celebrated debut as a fan and gets a lifetime supply of CD’s in the process. Read the rest of this entry »

Jay and Nas left the past in the past. Shaq and Kobe eventually won co-ownership of the NBA All-Star. The saying “bros before…” You know what, nevermind, I’ll stop before we’re accused of being misogynistic and supporters of child endangerment. Saigon and Joe Budden once had a nasty war of the words a few years back stemming from reasons I cannot truly recall at this moment. Read the rest of this entry »

In 2011, this is as close to a “Roll Call” as you’re going to get. Annnd, in 2011, this could be considered the first noteworthy Hip-Hop full-length record to get the ball rolling; set the standard for where the beats, rhymes and life should be propelled to elevate the music standard in the commercial district. Read the rest of this entry »

By now, you HAVE to have realized that the secret is out. The renegades Saigiddy and Justin Blaze are bringing you through the ghetto without riding around on that ‘ol fashioned reality rap tip. The Greatest Story Never Told is now an album, song and video to fully encompass the mission on hand. Read the rest of this entry »

Ladies and gentlemen, put your hands together for the man and woman of the hour for the ceremony of The Greatest Story Never Told. Overseeing the proceedings this evening will be The Yardfather a.k.a. Saigon as he preaches to the congregation about hope and change with the pearl-voiced leading lady Faith Evans. Read the rest of this entry »

Is it possible to have a come back if your career never really got started? Saigon’s road to The Greatest Story Never Told is a fascinating story in itself. After false starts and more missed release dates than Detox, we’ll finally see if Saigon is as great as everyone thought he was. Read the rest of this entry »

Good music will forever transcend a revolution, no matter how much money or commercial airplay is behind a record. Don’t take my world for it; just think how many rappers wanted to ride the wave of precedence set by street classics like “Exhibit C” and “Black & Yellow.” The producer of the former mix CD staple is ready to go at again with his more than patient protégé Saigon. Read the rest of this entry »

Court Dunn – in conjunction with 2DopeBoyz.com and Restless Films – has decided to embark on a mission with his REWIND series. And it’s about damn time someone acted upon this concept. Throughout the years, there have been countless artists who have had memorable records which deserved a visual treatment, but never were afforded the opportunity. Until now. Read the rest of this entry »