Tidal Had a ROC Reunion Without Dame! Wow Jay Z!

Jay Z had a concert for his new music streaming service Tidal. During the concert he decided to reunite State Property and Beanie Sigel. He also had Memphis Bleek and Freeway join them on stage to perform.  

Something about this whole situation seems a little off to me. Over several years Beanie Sigel has spoken badly of Jay Z in radio, magazines, and television over his lack of support.

Years ago, Sigel did an interview with radio personality Charlemagne the God on a popular Philly station which some speculated resulted in Charlemagne’s firing due to a call from Jay Z.

During the interview Beanie Sigel constantly spoke of Jay’s broken loyalty and being left behind while in prison. In those days Beanie Sigel had no nice words for the world’s beloved Hov.

However, It’s funny how Jay Z has taking an interest in resolving old beefs when his former partner Dame Dash was trying to reunite old artists to create the magic of Rocafella’s yesteryear. Why now? Why Beanie? Why Tidal? I think Jay Z is a clever business man who always ties up loose ends when convenient.

I think Beanie Sigel was the perfect left hook into Dame Dash’s face. I also feel that Tidal needed some positive attention due to its backlash since the launch. Regular people don’t feel sorry for the rich not getting richer. Tidal’s 19.99 a month price tag that promised CD quality music has come down off its high horse with a new deal. Pay for one month and get two free.

Also that CD quality sound can only be heard if you have the proper sound system. So that may not appeal to most whom are listening from their iPod and Beats by Dre headphones.

As I read through the comments on YouTube of old fans cheering while reliving their nostalgia of the best time in music. I then realized that no one mentioned how a beef could be squashed so fast?

I’m sure Beanie Sigel needed the money and Memphis Bleek just stayed on Jay Z’s payroll to keep his lights on. I guess there’s no shame in that, but how can we seriously have a Rocafella reunion without Dame Dash?

A real Rocafella reunion is Dame Dash dancing at shows accompanied by two bottles of Belvedere. So I will not be fooled by these pop-up peace rallies in concert form.

Just as much as hip hop admires Jay Z for all he has done for himself through our culture, people need to realize that he didn’t do it alone. Dame Dash was a major part of Jay Z’s career.

I think there is something to be said that we can all casually forget that. Although we remember Dame Dash in videos dancing while throwing Cristal on video models, he was indeed a boss.

I think people forget his role due to his fall from Hip Hop grace. I am not sure where this story ends but it smells of bullshit to me. Will there be a tour? Are they coming for Dipset’s reunion money? Will Jay and Dame ever squash this Hip Hop beef?

Anybody have any thoughts?