Game leaked his own album?

[J.D. Wykid, Esq.]

from AllHipHop.com :

 The mystery surrounding the cause of recent leaks of the Game's new album,  Doctor's Advocate,  has been solved, thanks to the rapper himself.

The Game, real name Jayceon Taylor, admitted to releasing a clean version of his upcoming release in an overt strategic move.

"I already leaked my album," Game revealed to AllHipHop.com. "I already leaked my s**t so n***as know what it is now. All they got to wait for is the dirty version."

While leaked albums are an unexpected occurrence for most artists, Game said his actions fall in line with a successful routine from past experience.

"People just don't remember last time," said the Compton rhymesayer. " The Documentary, me and Jimmy [Rosemond] did it at the same time. He leaked it out his way [the East Coast] and I leaked it out mine and it found its way out in the middle. But, The Documentary was leaked on Jan. 2 and my album came out on the 18th."

The Game likened the practice to an illegal practice that creates trust between the supplier and the demander.

"You gotta do that. You gotta give people a sample," said the rapper, who compared the process to an interesting trade. "It's like selling crack in the 'hood, man. Anybody that ever sold drugs in the hood knows you gotta give a n***a a taste before they buy.

"I leaked The Documentary the same time last year that I did this album," Game continued. "I got a formula. I know what to do. They know what it is, people hear the joints is classic and you ain't gonna hear s**t that you don't like."

Album leaks are not a new phenomenon for artists, who have seen and adverse affect on sales.

This year has seen albums from Lupe Fiasco, the Roots and Pharrell pushed back due to unauthorized leaks.

Most recently, Def Jam Records entertained the idea of investigating how tracks were leaked from Jay-Z's forthcoming album, Kingdom Come.

Whether the leak will ultimately hurt or boost Game's sales remains to be seen, but if the past is an indication, it could be fruitful.

The Documentary sold over 600,000 units in its first week and went on to sell over 5 million copies.

Game is confident he will come out on top and he dished out some cautionary advice for his peers.

"I leaked the clean version. That's what it is," he said. "Maybe n***as should copy off me, man, but then I'mma notice they copying and then I'm going to smash them. So, they might not want to do that."

Doctor's Advocate hits stores on November 14. Submit News!

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Its funny cause i heard the "drity" version....i guess he didnt know that someone else leaked it.....

[Narrator]

If this really is true, Game is a bigger fuckin idiot than I ever thought.

[thisoneguy360]

Wow what the fuck

[Fonky Fresh]

I don't think it's so dumb like u say

the 14th it's like in 1 good week

the album leaked like what 3 days ago or something

& he's got 2 videos in rotation one blood & let's ride

So no i definitely don't think it is dumb

But i think it's dumb to reveal that it's actually HIMSELF and no other who did that
He should have made some controversy like if he had nothing to do with that
OR keep a low profile and inform his label/major first

But that is my personal opinion

[J.D. Wykid, Esq.]

i dont really think his sales are going to be affected, but at the same time i dont think hes gonna do 600,000 in one week, or sell 5M.

he is stupid though, for going on record and telling everyone that HE leaked Documentary and Doctors Advocate. lol

its going to be interesting to see if anybody tries to seek legal action. lol

[thisoneguy360]

I don't think it's so dumb like u say

the 14th it's like in 1 good week

the album leaked like what 3 days ago or something

& he's got 2 videos in rotation one blood & let's ride

So no i definitely don't think it is dumb

But i think it's dumb to reveal that it's actually HIMSELF and no other who did that
He should have made some controversy like if he had nothing to do with that
OR keep a low profile and inform his label/major first

But that is my personal opinion

it leaked a week ago

[R-Tistic]

But um.....the version that leaked a week ago is dirty......so...?

[acgrundy]

I don't know why anyone, including Game, would think this is a good or a bad move.  The album was going to get leaked regardless, so what does it matter.  Name the last big album that didn't get leaked?

[Chief]

"Maybe n***as should copy off me, man, but then I'mma notice they copying and then I'm going to smash them. So, they might not want to do that."

i might buy his album, just because he made me laugh...

[GangstaBoogy]

If this really is true, Game is a bigger fuckin idiot than I ever thought.

Would it really surprise you if he did that? Game is an excellent rapper, but he's a fuckin moron.

[anony]

its bullshit,
the leaked version is the dirty version

id love to see them investigate where the leaks come from, would be interesting to see whos behind it

[Matty]

the dirty version leaked and what happened to it not being the proper tracklist, we all knew it was and there hasn't been any changes announced...

[7even]

he's just saying that to sound cool, he knows the dirty version has leaked a week ago so why not just leaking the clean one yourself and act like you don't bother?

[Gangstauu]

well, the dirty version leaked, never heard of a clean version leak, so this is prolly bs. but if he leaked the clean version, it could be a smart move

[Kaligula]

C'mon guys. This is just Game usual bullshit. No one's even hear a clean version of this album. And who cares even if he did leak it? It would have leaked regardless, which it did. I like his music, but for real -- stop believing this dude.