Jim Jones Goes Legit, Re-Releases 'American Gangster' Mixtape On Koch
January 29,2008
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Jim Jones is doing his own version of "American Gangster," as only he can - Harlem style. The Dipset capo is set to re-release his mixtape, Harlem's American Gangster on Koch Records.
Hosted by fellow Harlemnite Dame Dash, the mixtape is set to feature Jones' entire Byrd Gang crew.
Though Harlem's American Gangtser was previously available on a limited basis, the mixtape has been completely revamped. Aside from being remixed/re-mastered the disc also features new tracks, including "Rockefeller Laws."
As for the inspiration for this project, Jones had this to say, "Some people do soundtracks to the movies about Harlem, we do soundtracks to the streets of Harlem, which made us who we are today. Hustlers are some of the flyest people the world has ever set their eyes on."
The Harlem native is best known for his 2006 anthem "We Fly High," which has sold over 3.5 million digital and ringtone units combined. The ubiquitous hit was featured on Jones' gold-selling Koch album Hustler's P.O.M.E. (Product of My Environment). Harlem's American Gangster hits stores on February 19. The first single "Love Me No More" is now at urban radio and a video for the single is in the works. Jones plans to co-direct the video just as he did for "We Fly High" and the "We Fly High" Remix.