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Jay-Z linked up with then label mate Ja Rule and upcoming female rapper; Amil for this cut that appeared on the "Rush Hour" soundtrack(I believe). Amil was in the short lived group; The Dynasty along with Jay-Z, Beanie Sigel, and Memphis Bleek. I'm not sure what's become of her as of late but one of the funniest rumors I did hear was that she was an associate at K-Mart's. As we know Ja Rule is currently in jail and the last I heard of him was through Ashanti who said she spoke to him for three hours and hashed out some of their differences over the years.

Amil was a fresh face to female rap scene when she was apart of Jay-Z's Roc-A-Fella crew. She released her debut album, "All Money Is Legal" in 2000. The album featured the first single, "I Got That" featuring Beyonce. However did this Beyonce collaboration come about? Well for starters Amil and Beyonce were label mates; Amil was also signed to Columbia Records. The title track is one of my favorite songs as is the Carl Thomas featured, "Quarrels". Amil may appear to be somewhat of a novelty to some based on her cartoonish voice but a lot of her lyrical content is excellent. I used to own this album and I think one of my friends messed it up. ---------------- Now playing: Mariah Carey - Whenever You Call via FoxyTunes

Remember rapper Amil? She was the cartoon voiced rapstress who was down with Jay-Z's Roc-a-fella. She released her debut, "All Money Is Legal" in 2000(I believe). The album's main single was the song, "I Got That" which is featured below in video form. The song features Beyonce in one of her few collaborative efforts. Of course this was before Beyonce was the superstar she is today. Check it out! Video: Amil feat Beyonce - I Got That What ever became of Amil? Who knows. I guess she has faded into obscurity like many female rappers before her and after her. Maybe she might make a comeback. Everyone loves a good comeback. I mean she never exactly set the world on fire. But in terms of female rap its anybody's game right now.

Video: Babs & Lady Luck Interview The ladies talk about rapper Amil and more. I hate when females who aren't really grinding stay talking sideways about other female rappers. Video: Rodney Jerkins Interview Rodney talks about his working relationship with Beyonce. Rodney is always kissing Beyonce's ass. It is sickening! Music Biz: Keyshia Cole's Different! Keyshia Cole has moved forward with plans to release her third studio album this year.Releasing a new single this week, entitled "Playa Cardz Right" featuring 2 Pac, Cole has also inked a release date for "A Different Me," the follow up to 2007's "Just Like You."As previously revealed on Singersroom, Cole has promised a new attitude and sound on "A Different Me.""It's time to lighten up and have a good time for this album" says the Grammy-nominated singer."I'm not talkin' about being so.. heartbroken."Keyshia Cole's "A Different Me...