Jimmy Iovine question...

[greatdarkwing]

The other day I saw him on VH-1 during Eminem's Ultimate Albums (btw, BLASPHEMY that 'Rumours hasn't been on yet)...What is he up to today? Is he his manager or something?

~Alex

[FiercestCalmSea]

Nope..he is like assistant VP of that record company or something like that...a bigwig anyway..but not Eminem's manager...

[tommer]

it was probably because mr. iovine is nowdays the chairman of interscope records, which is the label that eminem is signed to.

[FiercestCalmSea]

That whole thing cracks me up,cause Jimmy produced Bella Donna..and now Eminem is on his label...i wonder if Stevie's listens to Eminem at all?? I think she'd fall over if she listened to the Marshall Mathers LP straight through...

[wondergirl9847]

I saw that on VH1 and kept thinking wow...this dude was with Stevie and worked on her albums, and now he's praising Eminem. Two TOTALLY different artists! I respect Eminem's right to free speech, he can say whatever he wants, he just can't DO whatever he wants (like the whole gun/wife thing). As long as he doesn't murder or rape anyone in REAL life, I say, leave the man alone, let him battle his demons his way. Don't listen if you don't like him. I wish people would leave rap artists alone and go find a molested child or a battered wife and protest for THEM!! They are the ones who need to have people speak up for their cause!! *Stepping down from soapbox* I don't say these things to offend anyone who doesn't like Eminem, I just wish this world was run differently is all. It's sad.

[tommer]

the sad thing is that about 90% of eminem's fans are 10 year olds, we are old enough to accept his moronic behaviour in the right context, but those 10 year old fans get his 'message' without all those cynicism filters we acquired as adults. eminem is pure anti-social ****.
at least jimmy iovine can show off some good profits to his company's shares holders for spreading around this pollution.

[FiercestCalmSea]

I think it is sad that there are 10 year olds listening to Eminem..but again that really comes down to parental supervision..i mean his clean stuff is on the radio and that is ok..but for someone that young to listen to all of his albums is a little much.He has said that is not his target audience...and to quote one of his songs "You shoulda been watchin' them, apprently you ain't parents" I realize parents can't moniter thier kids every second..but the more involved they are,the less likely it is that they will be exposed to negative stuff.

[jeffles]

I'm no Eminem fan by any means, but anyone who thinks he has no talent is seriously mistaken.

[BellaDonnaGypsy]

Sarah, I totally agree... it's not like the musicians are the ones responsible for these kids.

Laura.

[tommer]

Originally posted by jeffles
I'm no Eminem fan by any means, but anyone who thinks he has no talent is seriously mistaken.

enlighten me please then... what is his talent???

[FiercestCalmSea]

His talent is the ability to come up with lyrics like his..i mean...negative as they may be...no one has ever come up with stuff like that before...what is amazing is that he just comes up with it off the top of his head...he is as prolific as Stevie,just on the other end of the spectrum.

[tyshiria]

Originally posted by FiercestCalmSea
His talent is the ability to come up with lyrics like his..i mean...negative as they may be...no one has ever come up with stuff like that before...what is amazing is that he just comes up with it off the top of his head...he is as prolific as Stevie,just on the other end of the spectrum.

he puts all his emotions in his music. he's telling the story of his life, not just talking out his ass. and most of the things he says are true. these so called "parents" go after him with blow torches and knives, but let their 12 year old daughters where MAKEUP! i think they need to get their minds right! when i was 12 my mom wouldn't even let me where colored lipgloss! it's not appropriate! and let me just tell you, the songs on the radio that i hear these kids singing today, i could and would NEVER SING! thong song!? are you kidding me? i'd get my mouth washed out with soap! is it sisqo's fault? hell no! it's the parents fault! you have to raise your kids, not these artists!!!!!! i like eminem! actually i think he's cute. and after hearing his new single, "cleaning out my closet", i really really want to give this guy a hug! his mom did him totally dirty! and ppl wonder why he right's like he does!!!!!!!

mimi

[sodascouts]

Originally posted by jeffles
I'm no Eminem fan by any means, but anyone who thinks he has no talent is seriously mistaken.

Well, color me seriously mistaken, then. I think on another Ledge people were arguing the definition of true talent. I think Eminem falls very short, not only because he disgusts me personally, but because he simply has no substance - not unlike the boy groups he likes to make fun of.

I think it's not too hard to prolifically whine and insult people. But, well, he ryhmes. Whoopee.

[tyshiria]

Originally posted by sodascouts


Well, color me seriously mistaken, then. I think on another Ledge people were arguing the definition of true talent. I think Eminem falls very short, not only because he disgusts me personally, but because he simply has no substance - not unlike the boy groups he likes to make fun of.

I think it's not too hard to prolifically whine and insult people. But, well, he ryhmes. Whoopee.

you're just saying that cause you don't like him. that's what it sounds like to me. btw, do you like rap or hip hop at all?

mimi

[sulamith]

Wasn't Lindsey quoted in one of his interviews about dealing with his record label as saying something like, "Thank God for people like Eminem." And going on to say he was glad there are artists out there doing what he does?
It really shocked the stuffing out of me at first, but you know our anti-establishment Linds!