Da Brakes Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 yeah hes not filming until feb now, he can record in between promotions. im hoping the writers strike goes on and on and he has no scripts. I'm sure he'll have a back log of scripts to sift through! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnazz Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 I sometimes think its all talk and he just doesn't like to mix any answer about the other thing when he is there to talk about the other thing. I think that's a lot of it. It seems to me that every time he talks about anything in public, his current project is the most important thing in the world and the greatest thing he's ever done. He has a movie coming out so right now he is "Movie Star Will" and that is the center of the universe as far as his public statements are concerned. After the release he'll focus on the next thing and that will be the center. It doesn't really have a bearing on the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxFly Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 Right now, right this very second, Will has enough music for a new album. He has hundreds of songs at some level of completion that he hasn't released on his past albums. I think the real problem is the work he is going to have to put in, and the lack of support he will get from Interscope. We remember what happened last time with "Tell Me Why." The culture is such that, unless you're Kanye, music that is smart or even mildly thought provoking is hard to push. That's not to say that Will isn't up for doing the work... but it's an awful lot of work for very little reward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fresh_from_sofia Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 We remember what happened last time with "Tell Me Why." The culture is such that, unless you're Kanye, music that is smart or even mildly thought provoking is hard to push. i dont think like that ,i think the song touched everybody that have hear it especially if there was some video hehe ;) ... about the topic - like Lous Armstrong have said : " Musicians dont retire : they stop when there is no music in them "hoping Will didnt lose it somewhre ;) and there is gonna be something new ..or old :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Hero1 Posted November 28, 2007 Author Admin Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 I know how much he loves his music though..so its always a shock to hear him just say hes not doing any music at all.. he has a studio in his trailer.. a studio in his house.. he always likes to write.. maybe we will find out more about his mindset in the next few interviews.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Hero1 Posted November 28, 2007 Author Admin Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 about the topic - like Lous Armstrong have said : " Musicians dont retire : they stop when there is no music in them "hoping Will didnt lose it somewhre ;) and there is gonna be something new ..or old :) great quote... does Will have any more music left in him.. he has released 9 albums 150 odd tracks.. I can live without no more will smith solo albums..i just want 1 more jjfp album..i still hold on to that glimmer of hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fresh_from_sofia Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 about the topic - like Lous Armstrong have said : " Musicians dont retire : they stop when there is no music in them "hoping Will didnt lose it somewhre ;) and there is gonna be something new ..or old :) ..i just want 1 more jjfp album..i still hold on to that glimmer of hope same here - one last Jeff and Will's album .. :( damn how is that sounds :/ hah i cant believe is lke over that thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigted Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 I still think Will can do a few movies a year.. then take a few months off and do an album.. why does it have to be one or the other? Yeah Will could easily balance out both music and movies but that seems easier said than done at this point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 I can't try and make excuses. It seems like he is done. I mean, there's a shot he gets a creative influence the way Jay-Z did. But the level of promotion to be successful in Hip Hop hit new highs this past year and the result? The records don't sell to the extent that Will would be satisfied over. I'm not saying he's a man made by money, but I think because he is a perfectionist, he would be upset if he didn't reach commercial success in the way he has in the past. And he is not an indie artist by any means. Idk, he focuses on one thing at a time and that's good, but it's bittersweet because of how successful his movies are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Julie Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 Its never stopped him in the past, hes had jjfp albums that didnt do well and he kept going. Didnt code red sell poorly and that was the best jjfp album. When u think about sales u think about "big willie style" sales and thats not gonna happen again, that was a mixture of perfect timing and good promotion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 (edited) Its never stopped him in the past, hes had jjfp albums that didnt do well and he kept going. Didnt code red sell poorly and that was the best jjfp album. When u think about sales u think about "big willie style" sales and thats not gonna happen again, that was a mixture of perfect timing and good promotion. Well, I believe he was in a different place mentally about hiphop then. It was his life. He was honestly doing it to prove something and be one of the greats. He was a young kid who was hungry for respect and a catalog to compare to the ones he looked up to and those he competed with in his day. Once you hit the success of Big Willie Style and Willenium, coupled with success in more profitable ventures like movies, your direction and motivation may be different, seeing as he realistically knows no one will sell 12 times platinum. I also think Will may be concerned that Switch was an album saver. I remember when a Philly radio station played it for the first time, the DJ made a comment that, unlike many initial reactions, the DJ himself enjoyed it, although it was very different. It was a big risk in terms of it's originality and could have fallen flat. Now, I know everyone will say, "Oh, his whole album was off the charts" but I'm talking commercially, Switch was the one thing that album had that was so original, it was going to go strong. But the risk was there that no one would feel such an odd piece of music. Come a few months later and "Hey Mr. DJ" jacks the beat (I love DMX for making "Why you jack will smith for a beat") and everyone was on that type of song. I'm thinking he may be worried that the homerun he hit may be the last he can do to get the radio play that switch, getting jiggy, wild wild west, and freak this got. Edited November 29, 2007 by Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigie Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 (edited) A Will Smith new album i see that very hard to happen, JJFP album, even harder, but the hope aint lost :/ Edited November 28, 2007 by Luigie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwinfield1 Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 I hope he returns to glory... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E - Style-Greesy - E Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 I think Will won't come back anymore! He's too much into movies right now and I don't really think he's thinkin' bout a comeback in the music business! Well, I think we just have to watch and enjoy his movies... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nykk20 Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 WILL IS the greatest actor out there. I have no doubt. Its sad hes not making music right now, but when it all comes down to it, hes only human. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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