Glasses Malone has spent years keeping the world waiting on his upcoming debut Beach Cruiser, which spawned its first single “Certified” featuring Akon back in 2007. But after years of staying on the grind, the album is finally seeing the light of day with an August 30th release date.
Speaking with Pow-TV.net, the Cash Money artist explained that the delay was partly due to the fact that he couldn’t get another single off the ground.
“Any major label, as well as Cash Money, when they believe you can to be a star, they want you to have a top 40 single, a big single. That’s a national success. I just ain’t been able to pull one off since ‘Certified.’ ‘Certified’ only went to 80 on the charts, 79. I wasn’t able to get back to that thing, so it was kind of my fault because I couldn’t deliver the goods of a classic big enough single in this time period. Shit, they had to make some money moves for it to make it make sense for me in the lane that I was doing.”
Watch the full interview below, where he also speaks on his Cash Money deal, strip clubs and more.
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Been waiting to hear a album from him for a long time now…
been waiting on an album from him from a long time, now…
Oooh nice nigga, it took you 4 years to finally be able to sell 2200 units your first week. Good time management!
Kendrick Lamar and Jay Rock already have their albums out this summer, G-Malone and Game still to come this month. Its a good summer for west coast hip hop.
Dom Kennedy Casey Veggies the list goes on…. The West Is Strong!!!!!
his new single premiered on my local rap station today. the keep it or trash it exclusive. it got trashed lol