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  • A: Young Jeezy gets political with 'The Recession,' his new CD

    09/04/2008 7:39:21 AM PDT · by weegee · 9 replies · 130+ views
    AP via AM New York ^ | 8:49 AM EDT, September 4, 2008 | By MESFIN FEKADU | Associated Press Writer
    NEW YORK (AP) _ Young Jeezy may seem like an unlikely political commentator, given his status as a gangsta rapper. But on his new CD, "The Recession," he talks about more than just hustling, putting in his two cents about the economy, struggling times and Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. The platinum-selling, Atlanta-based rapper is broadening his subject matter as he also tries to appeal to a wider audience. So far, it seems he's achieving that goal: He appeared on Usher's No. 1 hit, "Love in This Club," and got a boost when Michael Phelps gave him props in Beijing,...