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Q-Tip Says Kanye West's "Mama's Boyfriend" Included A Soulja Boy Version
By: hiphopdx.comPosted On: 06/07/2013 9:50 A
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Q-Tip reveals "Mama's Boyfriend" production details, speaks on drawing inspiration from Mobb Deep and Billy Joel records.
A little over two years ago, an unauthorized version of Kanye West�s �Mama�s Boyfriend� (or �Mama�s Boy�) leaked online and while the song did feature West�s vocals, it was set to production from what was later revealed to be an unknown party. During an event held during the Red Bull Music Academy, Q-Tip resolved some of the mystery surrounding the song as he treated fans to an unreleased version of �Mama�s Boyfriend,� which he produced.
During the interview, Q-Tip later revealed that numerous versions of �Mama�s Boyfriend,� which was recorded during the My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy sessions, were made. In fact, one version in particular boasted a guest appearance from Atlanta rapper Soulja Boy.
�I don�t know if anybody�s heard this song. You can look it up online, �Mama�s Boy��With Ye we try things�we do so many different versions of things. We were in Hawaii. He did another version with Soulja Boy too. He did so many versions,� said Q-Tip.
Q-Tip spoke further on the production on �Mama�s Boyfriend� as he commented on creating a Mobb Deep-inspired beat for the record as well as one that takes its cue from Billy Joel�s �Moving On Up.�
Q-Tip�s two-hour long interview at the Red Bull Music Academy can be found below (via XXL).
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