Jim Jones Signs with Columbia, Dipset Still Going

By Quibian Salazar-Moreno

      After making moves on Koch Records for the last couple of years, Dipset capo, Jim Jones is making a move to a major label. Jones is now a part of the Columbia Records roster and is planning on dropping his debut or the label in early 2008.

      "It’s a 50/50 joint venture with Columbia for my production company as well, Jones Family productions," Jones told Billboard. "Shout to Rick Rubin for believing in my artistry and Kyambo ‘Hip-Hop’ Joshua for being my partner in this process. Shout to Koch Records as well, because I broke a lot of ground with them and they gave me my own lane. "

      Jones first single, “They Don’t Love Me Anymore,” will drop in the next couple of weeks with a video. As far as Dipset Crew and Cam’Ron, Jones said nothing has changed.

      "We started Dipset to build a brand," Jones said. "And whether we’re at different labels or separated from each other, it’s all the same brand, Dipset. We are brothers and brothers do fight. [Cam’ron is] not on mars — he’s cooling out. I guess he’s recording. This is what he usually does when he’s recording. So this is nothing unusual."