Jay-Z Uses Scavenger Hunt To Reveal Magna Carta Tracklisting
With July 4 fast-approaching Jay-Z figured he'd have a little fun with his fans on Saturday and send them on a scavenger hunt through Brooklyn in search of the tracklisting for his upcoming Magna Carta...
View ArticleLet's Take a Look at Some of the Great Hip-Hop Being Overshadowed This Year...
Now that 2013 is nearly half-over, it's clear the year's two biggest hip-hop stories eclipsing everything else are Kanye West's album/baby/stunts and Jay-Z's sudden commercial announcement about his...
View ArticleBeatles, Beastie Boys in the mix
It's not the most original conceit: blending rappers with the Beatles to create a new work.
View ArticleJay-Z's Android app that unlocks his new album for free is now available
A week ago, popular hip-hop artist Jay-Z announced his new record Magna Carta Holy Grail would first be available at no cost to Samsung Galaxy phone owners via an app.
View ArticleHere's How Jay-Z Used Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen...
Jay-Z's new album Magna Carta Holy Grail , out July 4, will almost definitely not be anywhere near the best rap album of 2013, but it's just about got the title of "most ridiculous" locked up.
View ArticleKevin Durant signs with Jay-Z's Roc Nation agency
Durant posted a photo on social media Monday of himself and the rap mogul with the paperwork.
View ArticleThunder's Durant signs with Jay-Z's Roc Nation sports agency
Durant posted a photo on social media Monday of himself and the rap mogul with the paperwork.
View ArticleHuawei's Yu Talks Trash About Apple, Samsung
Chairman Richard Yu was a cross between a WWF-era pro wrestler and a 1980s rap MC as he hyped Huawei's new Ascend P6 and, more entertaingly, delivered a verbal smackdown of his competitors.
View ArticleFuerza Bruta Nyc to Celebrate 2,000th Performance, June 27
In celebration of the 2000th performance of FUERZA BRUTA NYC, the cast and crew will take part in a special cake cutting ceremony to kick off an unforgettable and historic performance on June 27th,...
View ArticleKeidel: Shawn Carter's Cachet - Jay-Z's New York State Of Mind
The first LP I ever bought, over 30 years ago, was "8th Wonder" by Sugar Hill Gang, which spawned a musical love affair that still hasn't ended.
View ArticleOfficial: Kanye West's 'Yeezus' Sells 327,000; Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard...
It's official: Kanye West's new album "Yeezus" debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 327,000 copies in its first week, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
View ArticleHow Old Is Too Old to Break Into the Rap Game?
Are you a musician? Is your group having issues? Ask Fan Landers ! Critic Jessica Hopper has played in and managed bands, toured internationally, booked shows, produced records, worked as a publicist...
View ArticleKanye West, J. Cole, & Mac Miller Take Top 3 Spots On Album Chart
It was a great week for Hip Hop are as far as sales go. Kanye West's Yeezus , J. Cole's Born Sinner , and Mac Miller's Watching Movies with the Sound Off each surpassed over 100,000 units in sales for...
View ArticleJay-Z uses R.E.M. lyrics
The chorus line of the R.E.M. hit: ''That's me in the corner / that's me in the spotlight / losing my religion''.
View ArticleJay-Z And Frank Ocean Tackle Deep Race Issues On 'Oceans'
Jay-Z once paralleled his artistic plight against those of some of hip-hop's enlightened minds like Talib Kweli and Common.
View ArticleInterview: Swizz Beatz On Jay-Z's 'Magna Carta' Album: 'It Was Genius'
We're five days away from the release of Jay-Z's 12th solo album, Magna Carta Holy Grail .
View ArticleCan Jay-Z Do No Wrong? Part 2 "Get Me On The Court And I'm Trouble"
In my previous post we touched on Jay's move to reshape the musical landscape and rewrite the rules for the new tech age of entertainment.
View ArticleFuerza Bruta Nyc Celebrates 2,000th Performance Today
In celebration of the 2000th performance of FUERZA BRUTA NYC, the cast and crew will take part in a special cake cutting ceremony to kick off an unforgettable and historic performance today, June 27th,...
View ArticleCameron Diaz joins Jamie Foxx in Jay-Z's new 'Annie' movie
Jay-Z is a producer on the new Annie movie alongside Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, whose daughter Willow was originally in line for the title role.
View ArticleWatch out Jay-Z: Jerry Seinfeld is rap's new secret weapon
The comedian, 59, appears on Wale's new album The Gifted alongside guest stars Rihanna, CeeLo Green and Nicki Minaj.
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