Is dropping on the same day the only marketing plan for rappers these days ?

Don’t get it wrong : we love Cassidy and think he’s a dope rapper but after the 50 Cent vs Kanye charts battle, we have already seen Timbaland planning another soundscan battle with Dr Dre and now we have Cassidy return album B.A.R.S dropping the same day than Jay-Z American Gangster on November, 6.

The first singles off Jay-Z American Gangster have been getting good reviews but Cassidy thinks that this album is not as anticipated as any of Hov’s classics.

"It ain’t like when [The Blueprint] Vol. 1 or Vol. 2 was gonna drop, it’s a lot different," Cass said.

He added : "I think right now, the way that I got the hood on smash and the way that my song is poppin’ off, I don’t think it would be a smart decision for Hov to drop on November 6."

The Full Surface artist also compared his release date with the recent 50 Cent and Kanye West face off : "The same way that Kanye and 50 both benefited from dropping on the same day, I think if I drop with somebody as legendary as Hov, I can’t do nothing but benefit from that," Cass said. "I’m happy that Hov, a person that really takes lyricism seriously, is coming back out again."

Cassidy recently killed rumors of a freestyle battle with Joe Budden by saying that the only emcee fit to battle him was himself.

The Barry Adrien Reese Story (b.a.r.s.) drops on november, 6 and you can listen to Cassidy latest track called I don’t give a F*** on our audio section.

No profanity, or inaproppriate remarks.

Cassidy vs Jay-Z = Next Soundscan Battle ?, by J.Quik [2008-04-29 14:08:50]

I think Cassidy album B.A.R.S. is way Better Than Hova’s American Gangster I bought both albums and i think in my mind that Cass Beat Hova The only song i like in American Gangster Is Say Hello and With Cass B.A.R.S. I like 6 tracks on that album to tell you Something i like when cass came out he chose the right spot to come out with Spit Personality i think his rookie album was his best then im a hustla i think cass should be more well known now

Cassidy vs Jay-Z = Next Soundscan Battle ?, by Pam [2008-04-16 20:20:04]

Cassidy vs Jay-Z = Next Soundscan Battle ?, by Pam [2008-04-16 20:19:37]

Cassidy vs Jay-Z = Next Soundscan Battle ?, by Khulekani Magubane [2008-03-11 11:46:44]

Let’s not even go there. Cass is brilliant but he can’t compete with Jay-Z, sales, skill or otherwise. Roc a fella 4eva

Cassidy vs Jay-Z = Next Soundscan Battle ?, by [2007-11-11 14:49:41]

the botttom line is... honestly it does not come down to how nice you are or who’s better for that matter. A lot of the people outside the hip hop world don’t know know what a Cassidy is. Jay is pretty much mainstream. We will see how long Cass lasts. People have been talking about so many rappers that are, were and are gonna be better than Jay. A lot of them dudes aren’t even around anymore.

Cassidy vs Jay-Z = Next Soundscan Battle ?, by Nev C [2007-11-09 15:24:29]

dont f**k with Cass when he sed he got S* !* on lock he wuz serious.. BELIEVE THAT, no dis to Jay perception sez he’s the daddy but yall need to really listen to cass, screw what yall think and make a real decision..you aint even gotta guess what i think..OUT

Cassidy vs Jay-Z = Next Soundscan Battle ?, by Nev C [2007-11-09 15:16:47]

jay is allll that and a bag o chips but shiiiit my nigga Cass got the real hustla blood still runnin in his veins ,he’s really got the drive if yall know what im talkin about..you can relate to his shit 4 real..i think cass is definately the man compared to these other yung mofo’s... takin on Jay just shows how much of a man he’s become.. Cass im behind ya my nigga all my real niggas know.FS 4 real.yall be hearin from me in the near future.OUT

Cassidy vs Jay-Z = Next Soundscan Battle ?, by Jerry [2007-11-05 13:31:19]

cassidy the best rapper alive

Cassidy vs Jay-Z = Next Soundscan Battle ?, by [2007-10-24 15:40:38]

cassidy is a chump...where da hip-hop officials when you need them...who is cassidy in the first place to try and battle the great one...or who was the one who set this up...slap urself for this one man...haven’t you heard the new single "J" came out w/ recently : R.O.C BOYS...that just put everyone in da rap game to sleep...except for my nigga weezy...u dig ?

Cassidy vs Jay-Z = Next Soundscan Battle ?, by REDD EYE [2007-10-23 19:33:50]

THE BATTLE IS CORNY JAY NEEDS TO CONCENTRATE ON HIS BUSSINESS AND HE SHOULD BE TRYING TO PAY D.WALKER FOR DESIGNING THE ROCAFELLA RECORDS LOGO !!! NOW DATS GANGSTA !! PAY YA BILL !!! HOVE YOU OWE !! BEEF WIT DAT

Cassidy vs Jay-Z = Next Soundscan Battle ?, by B.A.R.S. [2007-10-23 00:03:09]

I definitely agree with Cass, Jay-z is one of the best rappers to ever live no doubt, but this album hasnt even started being talked about until about a month ago, and Blue Magic is wack as hell, B.A.R.S. will kill it if they are looking to have a battle

Cassidy vs Jay-Z = Next Soundscan Battle ?, by Gibson [2007-10-22 07:03:19]

I dont take nothing away from a man with confidence, and I F***s with Cass but we talking bout Hov. C’mon my n !@$*. Half-a-Billy HOV !!!. Thats a mean marketing scam. Get money Cass

Cassidy vs Jay-Z = Next Soundscan Battle ?, by LadyLyke from da 239 [2007-10-22 01:57:01]

I ’m not even gonna compare. Let Cassidy do his thing. At least he created the opportunity for himself to do it. Stuntin on parole Papi !!! That’s how I like ’em. Jay Z know how to handle his so it’s cool. They have to something thanks to all these E- crabs sucking up all the free music they can.

Cassidy vs Jay-Z = Next Soundscan Battle ?, by Antonio [2007-10-20 14:43:03]

This dude Cassidy must be smoking on somethin thinkin he bout to out sell Hov, Did he ever go platinum before ????????

Cassidy vs Jay-Z = Next Soundscan Battle ?, by Jason Shi (Rap fan from China PR) [2007-10-17 22:58:33]

Cassidy, who do you think you are,man ? You want to fight with Jay z, the king of NY ? F**k.

Cassidy vs Jay-Z = Next Soundscan Battle ?, by K Plotters [2007-10-17 22:50:53]

Cass go sooo hard the boy is on my ringtone heavy. Support cass and put him on your ringtone too....

http://30secringers.info

^ Simple and Easy !!!

Cassidy vs Jay-Z = Next Soundscan Battle ?, by Chilly Mack [2007-10-17 17:46:19]

this guy cassidy is dumb how can a guy that had 1 platinum single and 1 gold album even speak on a multi-plat artist I think hes doing a 50 cent to try and get platinum well that only works if you are already hot not luke warm, but he does have ok lyrics

Cassidy vs Jay-Z = Next Soundscan Battle ?, by CAPITAL P [2007-10-17 15:12:57]

THE HUSTLA NICE HE GOT THE MIXTAPE CROWN RIGHT NOW THAT NIGGAS BETTER THEN WAYNE MY DUDE BUT ANY WAY ALL YALL YOUNG CATS OLD HEADS NEED TO GET UP ON THAT d-block STYLES P JADA ALL THE D BLOCK CLICK

Cassidy vs Jay-Z = Next Soundscan Battle ?, by rolly r. [2007-10-17 13:46:38]

i give cassidy lots of respect and i like his music, but he has to remember who he is talking about. cassidy might have the streets bumpin his music right now, but jay-z has the streets locked down for life. jay-z’s album might not be as anticipated this time only because people already know what to expect from him, another great record.