MICHAEL JACKSON - JACKSON'S DEATH INSPIRES MASE COMEBACK

JACKSON'S DEATH INSPIRES MASE COMEBACK

MICHAEL JACKSON's death has inspired rapper MASE to end his extended hiatus and stage a comeback.
In a recent radio interview, the former Diddy protege, whose real name is Mason Durrell Betha, has sparked his return to the limelight by releasing a remix of Drake's hit Best I Ever Had. It's his first release in five years.
Mase explains the Jackson tragedy gave him the impetus to hit the studio again: "Mike passed away and it just lit the fire in me - it made me go in the studio and do something. I'm excited.
"I asked my nephew, 'Who is the hottest thing out there?' and he said, 'Drake!' When I listened to his music I said, 'I'm going to jump on this joint.'
"I've got things up my sleeves, I just need someone to play them."
The radio chat also ended Mase's on/off feud with fellow rapper Jim Jones, who was mentioned among the artists the reclusive star admired.
His respect prompted Jones to call into Power 105.1 to speak with his former nemesis.
Jones apologised "for anything I ever did when I was younger," and added, "I tip my hat to you. This is monumental and it's nothing but love."
Mase announced he was retiring from music in 1999 to "follow God" but he returned in 2004 with the Bad Boy Records album Welcome Back. Very little has been released since then.