Harlem’s Fergie Baby Talks Cam’ron’s Co-Sign, Major Label Growing Pains & Why The New New York Starts Uptown

“They call me the golden child of Harlem because I’m bringing every generation together, and now it’s my turn to carry the torch.” Basically since Hip-Hop’s inception, Harlem has served as one of the Culture’s most influential proving grounds. Long before today’s streaming era, the neighborhood helped shape generations of stars, from Doug E. Fresh and Big L to Ma$e, Cam’ron, Jim Jones, A$AP Rocky and countless others.

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