Recently, Bishop Lamont discussed his departure from Aftermath/Interscope on Shade 45’s The All out Show. The California rapper explains he was very happy to finally be a free agent.
Bishop Lamont explains talking about his debut album The Reformation, which was slated to be released sometime this year after Dr. Dre releases his Detox album.
“Dre is still my big bro, but after five years of just sitting there, it is kind of unfair to the fans and my family and myself that the release date has changed when all these people are waiting,”
Bishop Lamont, who had signed to Dre’s Aftermath imprint in 2005, spoke about the lack of support he got from the label when it came to his music in an interview.
He explained that the label failed to get behind singles such as “Grow Up”, which is the first single from his debut which was released in 2008.
As a team player, Lamont recognized the position that his mentor, Dr. Dre was in. “Andre has bigger obligations than breaking new artists.” He continued, “If you don’t understand the business side, it can put a strain on your personal side, which you can think is intentional and that is not the case.”
Lamont leaves Aftermath/Interscope with allegedly all the music has recorded during his time there with the label, which amounts to over 700 songs.
Previous Artists such as Joell Ortiz, Rakim, Hittman and Last Emperor had all left the label for similar reasons.
Bishop Lamont indicates that he is seeking a new label now that he had official left Aftermath/Interscope.
