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Ben Baller discusses his remarkable journey in the music industry, beginning with a pivotal encounter with Dr. Dre at a nightclub. Dre, impressed by Baller's DJing and knowledge of records, brought him on board at Death Row Records. Through Dre's connections, Baller transitioned to Priority Records, where he swiftly climbed the ranks from manager to Senior Executive Vice President of A&R. During his tenure, Priority Records handled major artists like Master P, Ice Cube, and Jay-Z, who was then trying to release "Reasonable Doubt." Despite acknowledging the album's quality, Baller didn't initially see Jay-Z as a future superstar, a sentiment shared by Jay's associate, Biggs. Reflecting on his interactions, Baller shares anecdotes about Jay-Z's early style and humble demeanor. The clip wraps up with Baller's interest in a potential lyrical battle between Eminem and Jay-Z, sparked by a recent track perceived as a diss.
