Diddy to Co-Executive Produce ‘Mastermind’ + BTS In-Studio w/ JD, Rick Ross, Bieber, Wale & Stalley [PHOTOS] Ms. Bels Friday, February 7, 2014 The Studio Although the ATL nightlife took over headlines Thursday, it wasn’t all play for Diddy, Rick Ross, Justin Bieber, Jermaine Dupri, and a host of others. Apparently, Diddy wasn’t in the city to simply make an appearance at club Vanquish. He was also here to lend his expertise to the Miami-rapper, Rick Ross. Ross, whom recently purchased Evander Holyfield’s sprawling estate on the southside of Atlanta, is in the final stages of his next release, Mastermind. Word is, Diddy is co-executive producer of the project. During a recent press conference, HipHopDX reports the reason behind Ross’s decision to sequester his talents. “Diddy is one of the greatest producers of all time and someone I respect,” Ross says in a press release. “He has a proven track record of not only creating hit records but also classic albums. It just made sense for me to have him be a part of this process.” Diddy said the process was one that required assistance from several people. “It’s a team effort,” Diddy says in a press release. “Ross, [DJ] Khaled, Gucci Pucci and I are like a family. The goal for Mastermind was to create a classic album. Once we put all our superpowers together we knew there was nothing stopping us from accomplishing our goal.” Considering Diddy’s resume, it’s going to be interesting to see if he can create the same magic with Ross. While the world waits…here are a few in-studio photos of the fellas shared by JD @JWarhol on Instagram: Black History ! Me x @iamdiddy working on #MMM 7:30 am and we still here #somethingspecial #somuchnewmusic @sosodef #southside @global14 Your studio ain’t fucking wit mine @justinbieber @richforever @wale @iamdiddy @stalley #somuchnewmusic @sosodef @global14 #Southside Mastermind is due March 4.
