Sean Combs is the Ed Sullivan of rap. And he’s about to have a really big ‘shoo.’
Next Thursday, Diddy aka Love aka Puff Daddy will release his Off the Grid album. It’s a solo record except there are 25 featured guests who sang or wrote the songs.
The guests include Justin Bieber, Mary J. Blige, Babyface and The Weeknd. With the latter, Diddy says it’s Abel Tesfaye’s last ever duet with anyone. Is it really? Probably not, but it sounds good.
The Weeknd needs a hit after his terrible TV series, “The Idol,” was cancelled by HBO. Tesfaye released a lot of music during the summer that no one wanted. It’s hoped his fans will come running back.
Bieber’s song is called “Moments.” It might be his first since possibly chucking manager Scooter Braun. Or it’s still on Braun’s contract. Maybe there will be some clarity there. Bieber hasn’t had a hit record on which he alone sings with no guests upstaging him. Maybe this is his Moment!
I have a good feeling about “Off the Grid.” Combs is a savvy marketer. My guess is he’s got a bunch of hits on there, and he’ll be demanding Grammy nominations, that’s for sure!
