It’s only been a few days since G.O.O.D. Music dropped its anticipated album Cruel Summer, but the LP is already poised to be one of the year’s biggest releases. Now, in a recent interview with XXL, G.O.O.D.’s Atlanta representative CyHi the Pryce spoke on the album’s release.
CyHi said that given the magnitude of the recording process that led up to Cruel Summer, the album almost feels like his own debut. Even though he was one of many members heavily involved in the effort, he said that the project is still a personal labor of love for him.
“It [feels] like my debut album,” he said. “It’s crazy ’cause I was there during most of the album. Like the creative process and you know, we started from scratch until now. So it’s like to see your girlfriend who’s pregnant have your daughter or son. You go through nine months just to see this day you know what I’m saying. People don’t understand that the leak, for us, gives it more anticipation. Our following is really like a cult following so, with ’Ye he does things with the booklets, the artwork on the album and different things that fans want to be able to have.”
CyHi also spoke the criticism he faces from some listeners in not getting the same kind of attention that his labelmates Pusha T and Big Sean receive. He said that he understands that the road to success isn’t instantaneous, citing Big Sean’s five years on the label prior to his debut smash Finally Famous: The Album.
“People don’t know that Sean was signed for five years before he popped. He was there for five years, I’ve been signed for two years. People don’t really get it because I can really rap. So, they expect me to be this, this, this and the third, but at the end of the day it’s not just ‘Ye, it’s Def Jam too, and Def Jam got artists—like, okay, we got 2 Chainz on the roster, we got Pusha T, we got Big Sean—these are guys that have already put out gold, platinum selling albums. Like I said, Kobe didn’t start his first year—Eddie Jones started [laughs] and when they couldn’t win it with Eddie Jones then, you know, Kobe came off the bench and just took over. This is my second year—this is my sophomore season. Everybody don’t just come in and ball out…as long as I get my ring and my check, I’m good.”
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“this, this, this, and the third”
….that’s….that’s four things, cyhi…
lol
reading a bit close there huh?…..
FUCK DAT NUGGA CANT EVEN PRONOUNCE HIS NAME
He’s not wack enough to be as popular as big sean…dumb it down to 4th grade language like Big Sean’s wack ass does.
tell em the truth
Its called artist development. Jackson 5 was signed for a long time before Barry released their music. And that was even after daddy put them through the grinder.
come on man jackson 5 were kids. this doesnt necessarily apply to cyhi but too many people try to disguise lack of a appeal as some elaborate bigger plan. and youre sittin hear talking about jackson 5 ffs. get a grip
The niguh has a point if he’s only been the team two strong then it makes since what he says. Look at all the talent on there that’s been in the game before him and has a fan base. Kanye going with the person that can make he can recop his money back quickly. So the Pusha’s, Mos Def, Q-Tip & Big Sean will come out again before him. So as long as your on the team and eating he’s winning point taken!
Lyrically, CyHi is better than Big Sean and 2 Chains put together!!
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good lookin
GIVE ME A CHANCE
Youtube is all about finding new artist, & though I been rapping for a while im still consider a new artist. I just want my music heard thats all, im not looking for no record deal, getting famous ‘r anything like that. I do music to help change the lives of others so what you’ll get from my music is all POSITIVITY! so please just spare a few sec. to check me out, & if you like what you heard please SUBSCRIBE so ill know you actually listen & support http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Az9kWMdFmKs
ANYWAY…HITMAN IS ONE OF THE GREATEST GAMES OF ALL TIME…I’M NOT REALLY INTO GAMES THAT MUCH, EXCEPT FOR FOOTBALL MANAGER, BUT I THINK I’M GONNA GET THAT HITMAN
debut smash finally famous… wtf..
LOL NIGGA PUSH T DONT SELL SHIT IF U CANT GET A RELEASE DATE IN FRONT OF HIM ITS A WRAP
Chyi has NO style, swag, or, presence at the moment. That makes it hard for a major to figure out how to market an artist. He has to work like Big Sean, Pusha T, & 2 Chainz did to make himself pop, PERIOD!
…..listen to kanye and big seans verses…then listen to cyhi n tell me he didnt help them with their shit…
disagree…. I think sean been helping him with his shit… ala 50 helped Game
Cyhi is a Problem, one of the few NEW cats i feel, listen to that good music cypher he ripped it
leave SEE-he the prince alone lol dats how i pronounce it
CyHi The Prynce will blow up once he releases a debut album, thats how it always usually is. hes dope as hell tho