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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.”
Taylor Swift believes Nashville has a music scene that stands apart from anywhere else.
The 36 year old singer moved to Nashville, Tennessee, when she was young to chase her dream of becoming a country music star. After being inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame on Monday (26.10.26), Taylor took the opportunity to recognise the city and the talented writers who have helped shape its music scene.
In her acceptance speech, Taylor said: "I believe you really get to master a craft by doing it again and again. That's exactly what the incredible songwriters in this wonderful town do every day."
Taylor also spoke about what makes Nashville such a special place for musicians.
The award winning singer, who ranks among the best selling music artists of all time, said: "You won't find another music community quite like this one. Trust me, I've checked them all."
Taylor also shared how being part of Nashville's songwriting scene had taught her valuable lessons about life and working with others.
She joked: "I've learned to be flexible when your co writer turns up with a hangover, or when they need to spend ages talking about their divorce before we can even get started on a song."
Taylor previously spoke about how Faith Hill and Shania Twain inspired her decision to move to Nashville.
Speaking to Time magazine, the singer said: "I couldn't get enough of watching TV biographies about Faith Hill and Shania Twain, and I realised they had both moved to Nashville to get their careers started. After that, I kept asking, pleading and begging my parents to take me there.
"When I was 11, my mum took my brother and me to Nashville during spring break, and we spent the trip driving around Music Row. She stayed in the car while I rushed into record companies one after another, giving my demo CD to the receptionists. I found it fascinating that so many major record labels were gathered along a single street, often inside little buildings and old houses.
"What really stayed with me was how welcoming people were to newcomers and complete strangers like us. We started visiting Nashville more often, and when I was 13, I received an offer for a development deal from a major record label. That was when my parents finally agreed to leave Pennsylvania and move with me."
