MA$E is Back!!! (Feat. New Track: "Welcome Back"

[slickvision]

a HOT 97 Exclusive:


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Mase: "Harlem... We Back Man"

Several months following reports of Mase's return to Hip-Hop, his new single has hit radio and internet download sites while the rapper makes impromptu public appearances declaring to the world he's really back.

On "Welcome Back," the Harlem rapper-turned-minister-turned-rapper-again effortlessly spits his signature lazy flow over a sample of the theme song from the 1970s television show, Welcome Back Kotter. However, references of polygamy and flossing synonymous with the old Mase are noticeably absent. Instead, Mase rhymes on his changed life and his comeback without uttering a curse.

"Self controlled and I ain't telling no lie/trying to find a soul mate you end up being soul tied/I make my money man/without the coca/livin la vida without the loca," Mase proclaims.

Though a far cry from his previous material, the hook highlighted with children chanting, "welcome back" makes the track fit right into his radio friendly catalogue. Later on the track, the former pastor of Atlanta's S.A.N.E. Ministries comments on his lengthy hiatus.

"The names have all changed since I've been around/but the game ain't the same since I left out," he sings.

While early reports said that Mase was seeking a deal with Nelly's Fo Reel Entertainment, he made a surprise call into New York radio station Hot 97 while radio personality Sunny was interviewing P. Diddy on-air yesterday. During the five minute interview, Mase confirmed his rumored return, declaring to Diddy, "Ya'll need to go get me something from Jacob's... I've got to be clean when I walk back in."

Diddy mentioned he has reserved Madison Square Garden mega-arena for a celebratory welcome back concert for the rapper who retired from rap five years ago to pursue God and ministry. Mase mentioned a possible appearance at the upcoming Summer Jam concert.

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Live in REALPLAYER: "Welcome Back"
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Also visit: www.masonbetha.org // www.sanechurch.org

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What's your thoughts???

[Poody]

they be playin dat song like we only got 24 hours to live down here

[slickvision]

Originally Posted by PoodyB

they be playin dat song like we only got 24 hours to live down here

That joint is fiyah man -- no doubt.... I dig it!

[a_lil_pompous]

its got a nice beat..i like it

[ThatClassyGirl216]

Originally Posted by PoodyB

they be playin dat song like we only got 24 hours to live down here

LOL

[P Harrell]

I like the chorus on the new song but I was saddened by the news of him returning at first...I actually admire the man...As a pastor anyway...But I figure if his material remain the same...I can deal with him still rapping

[BisonMami]

Originally Posted by PoodyB

they be playin dat song like we only got 24 hours to live down here

Don't they though. I know he been in the A for awhile, but damn give the track a break. They bout to make me not like it.