JAY Z TALKS WITH BILLBOARD

In an interview with Billboard.com, Jay-Z had the following to say when asked about who’s got next in hip-hop:

“The obvious choice would be Lil’ Wayne. That’s on the front of everyone’s mind unless you don’t include Kanye in the equation. I think everyone would agree that Wayne is the closest.”

In the interview, Jay also speaks at length about the future of his own career as a recording artist. He says,

“I have one album left, right? If I’m inspired to make that album, then my contract is done and I’m not in the music business anymore as far as being an artist. I can still make music. But how I reach people with that music … I can do anything with it at that point. It’s kind of exciting in a way. I’m not in the music business so I can drop a single every month. Who knows? The possibilities are endless — and without any pressure to sell anything. I could make whatever and do whatever with my music. Maybe the songs would just play in 40/40.” suckerfree

Damn, that means we gotta go to 40/40 just to hear a Jay song? Wow, that’s selfish, Jay!