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During a recent interview with The Jasmine Brand, Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Damon Dash talked about Ye's cultural impact and made a pretty lofty comparison to the inimitable King of Pop.

Kanye West is a man of many talents rapper, entrepreneur, fashion designer and producer, to name a few. But his ability to make headlines, especially when he has a project to promote, is unparalleled. During a recent interview with The Jasmine Brand, Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Damon Dashtalked about Yes cultural impact and made a pretty lofty comparison to the inimitable King of Pop. As Dash was discussing Kanyes time at the iconic label, he suggested he always knew the 44-year-old artist would be a pillar of the culture. I was the guy who always ran around with a camera cause I knew that these moments were priceless, it was just a matter of when it was time, he said. So, I was glad that they actually took that advice and did that, or at least followed the example. I got a lotta footage, but its just the time, its always about the times. I think this is the right time for that. Dash then referred to Ye as our new Michael Jackson and added, Whether thats negative or positive, thats just what it is every move he makes, everybodys paying attention to he triggers the world. Read more