Former Bad Boy Records artist Shyne has revealed an interest to work with mainstream former Roc-A-Fella artist Kanye West and Roc Nation leader Jay-Z as he looks to re-spark a music

According to Shyne, he is also interested in helping steer the careers of Israeli artists.

Reformed rapper and ex-convict Shyne said Tuesday he is eager to collaborate with artists ranging from young Israeli musicians to hip hop moguls Kanye West and Jay-Z as he revives his career. After serving eight years in prison for a nightclub shooting, the former protege of Sean “Diddy” Combs is now living in Jerusalem as an ultra-Orthodox Jew. Born Jamaal Michael Barrow, Shyne also goes now by the Hebrew name Moshe Levi Ben-David. (Associated Press)