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Jim Jones is gearing up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album, On My Way To Church with some new music and a movie.
The Dipset legend has been teasing ideas all week, and on Friday (September 13), he took to Instagram to recruit a crew for the movie.
He wrote: “Here is your opportunity to shine!!! [film camera emoji] I am officially shooting my 20 year anniversary album and looking for some team players to be on Set to work!! Be apart of my history!”
He captioned the post: “Filming a movie for my 20 year anniversary album ‘At Th Church Steps’ all IFC members tap into @bossybells for everyone else who’s interested tap into @willc_streetheat.”
Earlier this week, he posted a video of him and Southside in the studio. He wrote: “Was in th studio workin on th album ‘At The Church Steps’ had to make sure i got @808mafiaboss vision right wit these ‘Nail in th coffins’ #VLFrames @vintageframes and I got his lungs right wit tht #HTPac Did I mention we got some heat for th album.”
Check out those clips and more tastes of the album below.
Earlier this week, Jones had some kind words for the late Takeoff as the Dipset rapper celebrated his 2022 Migos collaboration, “We Set The Trends,” receiving a gold certification.
Sharing a video to Instagram, an elated Jim made note of the fact he was still receiving plaques after two decades in the game, then revealed it was Takeoff who brought him the song.
“You better check ya temperature when you talking to a n-gga in 2024 that been in this shit for 20 years and just got a gold record!” Capo said.
“First of all, RIP to TakeOff. Rocket, I feel you. I love you, bro. We went gold on that. We set the trends, bro. He said, ‘I got one for you, Unc.’ Told me load it up. I’m forever indebted to you. TakeOff, man – I miss you to death.”
In his caption, he added: “Rip TAKE OFF The Great TAKE OFF thnku for this gold record ‘We Set The Trends’ ft THE MIGOS is officially GOLD certified @offsetyrn @quavohuncho thnk yall God is Good pardon my ignorance I’m just have fun 300 on th floor n I don’t mean th label lol lol Harlem Whts up we did it again.”
Tom Morello has called off two scheduled performances as he focuses on supporting his mother following her recent hospital stay.
In a message shared on Instagram on Thursday, the Rage Against the Machine guitarist revealed that he was flying back to the United States to be with his 102 year old mother, Mary Morello, and help care for her.
"Dear friends, fans and comrades, my dear mom, Mary Morello is back in the hospital and I'm headed home to help look after her," he wrote. "Rocking the UK & Europe with you all this summer has been incredible, and I can't wait to be back with you and continue this movement that we started. With much love, unity and power."
The guitarist had been scheduled to perform at the Tons Of Rock Festival in Oslo, Norway, along with the BBK Music Legends Festival in Bilbao, Spain this weekend.
Earlier this month, Morello also cancelled planned appearances in London and Paris, with ticket holders offered refunds through their original point of purchase. However, he still made it to the Pinkpop festival in the Netherlands.
"I am sorry I had to miss a few shows due to my mom's health," the 62 year old noted. "The incredibly resilient, indefatigable Mary Morello at 102 is now feeling somewhat better and has ordered me back into the fray, charging me with rocking you and fighting fascism six strings at a time."
At this point, Morello has not announced when he expects to return to the stage.
Mary Morello, the musician's mother, built a career as a teacher and activist. She also helped establish the anti censorship organization Parents for Rock and Rap during the late 1980s.
