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AWARDS DATABASE All of the winners, all of the nominees, all of the awards shows. Up Next August 30 Daytime Emmys. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
Pop Star Karina Bradley to Host 'Welcome to Our World' Event at Club Avion in Brooklyn, New York September 19th Aug 28, 2009
Philadelphia Rapper Freeway is a former Roc-A-Fella Recording Artist, and has recorded with the likes of Jay-Z and Lil' Wayne throughout his prolific career. He is currently signed to Cash Money Records (Lil' Wayne's label), and has just finished a new song alongside Eminem titled "Freeway's Beard". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A Young Jay-Z Describes His Early Influences Aug 25, 2009
In 1998 interview, Jigga cites Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway as early inspirations. I'm into music that has soul in it, whether it be rap, R music, whatever. (VHI.com -- Music News)
MSG Entertainment and Fuse Present "Jay-Z Live from Madison Square Garden: Answer the Call" Friday, September 11 at 9pm ET Aug 25, 2009
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Madison Square Gardens national music network Fuse and MSG Entertainment today announced that JAY-Z will play a benefit concert at Madison Square Garden, underwritten by ABSOLUT, JAY-Z and Live Nation, on September 11 at 9pm ET that will air exclusively in HD and commercial-free, live on Fuse ... The exclusive relationship between MSGE and Fuse will allow JAY-Zs fans nationwide to experience Fuse Presents JAY-Z Live from Madison Square Garden: Answer the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The J To Z Of Jay-Z: The Making Of A Hip-Hop Heavyweight Aug 21, 2009
" Mainstream success soon followed for Jay-Z. He performed at the , doing double duty when DMX was a no-show at the event. Ever the businessman, Jay-Z and his partne 00004000 rs introduced a flurry of projects toward the end of the '90s, from clothing line Rocawear to wrapping Hov's first album trilogy with the release of Vol. 3 ... The Life & Times of S. Carter. The new millennium saw Jay-Z revisit the contextual themes of his debut, with released on September 11, 2001, just hours after the... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West Go To War In 'Run This Town' Video Aug 21, 2009
Clip is for first official single from Jay's long-awaited Blueprint 3 LP.. I wanted it to feel more European, but on American soil. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Rakim Says Jadakiss And Fabolous Should Be On Hottest MCs List Aug 20, 2009
But he won't count out young guns like Drake either, in Mixtape Daily. He's holding New York right now," Rakim said. "You have brothers like Fabolous that's holding New York right now. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Rick Ross Gets A Rush From 'Maybach Music 2.5' Aug 19, 2009
We did a shout-out to Jay-Z, and then on '2,' T-Pain, Kanye West, myself and Lil Wayne. It was an event. (VHI.com -- Music News)
PLAYLIST: Robert Cray cooks some 'Chicken' Aug 18, 2009
Playlist: Cray's 'Kitchen' and new tunes from Jay-Z, Blige, more - USATODAY.com ... Playlist: Cray's 'Kitchen' and new tunes from Jay-Z, Blige, more ... By Steve Jones, USA TODAY Blues guitarist Robert Cray has a warning for his woman in Chicken in the Kitchen, and George Benson, Sounds of Blackness, Jay-Z, Rakim and Mary J. Blige impress with songs from their new albums. (USA Today -- Life)
Three Albums to Listen to in Fall 2... Aug 17, 2009
From Jay-Z, Alice In Chains, to the Swellers, the Fall of 2009 is packed full of promising new albums ... Jay-Z, The Blueprint 3 ... Earlier this year, Jay-Z confirmed that he has bought out the remainder of his contract with Def Jam (where he served as President/CEO) for a reported $5 million enabling The Blueprint 3 to be released on his new Roc Nation label. (Suite101.com)
Jay-Z Celebrates 10 Years Of Rocawear With Spike Lee-Directed Ad Aug 13, 2009
"Jay explained the ad's fantasy concept. "So this guy, he's in advertisement, and he's in Rocawear, and he goes through the day as if he's Jay-Z," Hov said of the concept. "He looks out the window, in his mind because he's aspiring to make his own Rocawear there's a group of people outside and they're waving to him ... " And you, sir, are Jay-Z a decade later and still standing in fashion. "[I'm] really excited," he said. "It started in rap ... " Jay-Z is thriving in music as well. In 2006, he... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Jay-Z's Top VMA Moments: A Look Back Aug 13, 2009
" along with a medley of tracks from his best-selling Vol 2...Hard Knock Life. His 2009 performance has a lot to live up to in order to top this one. 2001: Classic Just days before he released one of his most celebrated albums, The Blueprint, Jay-Z was already basking in the success of the project. The legendary lyricist donned a number 23 Chicago Bulls jersey with Carter emblazoned on the back as he performed "Izzo (H.O.V.A). " The message was clear: This was his year in hip-hop. Everyone... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Music maker: Dat Johnson Boy gets call from Warner Bros. record producer Aug 6, 2009
He pointed out well-known rapper Jay-Z s recent recordings with a symphony orchestra. For Alton, a soft-spoken defensive lineman for the Lumberjacks, making music is a way to expressive himself. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
All Points Wet Is A Lot More Like It Aug 3, 2009
At All Points West, the big star wasn't Coldplay, Tool or hometown rap mogul Jay-Z, all appearing at the event and dishing up fine headlining performances ... Clearly, Jay-Z, who pinch-hit for the canceled Beastie Boys, was one of the weekend's strongest acts ... Jay-Z also tried out some new "Blueprint 3" material but easily hit his swaggering stride during his signature "Izzo (H.O.V.A.).". (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Guitar Hero and Activision Unveil... Jul 30, 2009
Guitar Hero and Activision Unveil DJ Hero Renegade Edition Featuring Jay-Z and Eminem ... Jul 29th, 2009 - Start the party with the DJ Hero Renegade Edition Featuring JAY-Z and EMINEM. In addition to the DJ Hero game, the Renegade Edition includes a premium Renegade turntable controller, hardshell turntable carrying case that converts to a performance-ready DJ stand, and an exclusive JAY-Z and EMINEM 2-CD pack featuring unreleased tracks ... Exclusive JAY-Z and EMINEM 2-CD pack featuring... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy Kick Off America's Most Wanted Tour With A Bang Jul 29, 2009
"Pictures of T.I., Jay-Z, Kanye West and Wayne himself came on a huge screen that hung above the stage before "Swagga Like Us," while a photo of Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice briefly showed during "Mr. Carter. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Alize Announces the Launch of National DJ Program 'The Alize Mix Squad' Jul 28, 2009
He began hosting industry events with celebrities like Mariah Carey, Jay-Z, and LL Cool J. These parties led to positions at VH1 ... He has hosted events for celebrities, such as Jay-Z, Diddy, Nelly, and more. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
WESTWARD HO! Jul 28, 2009
But quick-thinking promoters hooked up with Brooklyn rap god Jay-Z to pinch hit on a lineup that also includes the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Mr. Z rounds out the All Points West bill, which features headliners Tool on Saturday and Coldplay on Sunday. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Saving The Jay Jul 26, 2009
"[Jay-Z] is the one and only person we tried for. It was my first idea," says All Points West organizer Paul Tollett. "I said, 'Let me lay out what's happened. This is kind of a super-long shot, I know.' That was Monday. Word came in Wednesday night that Jay would do it.". (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Jay-Z To Headline N.J. Festival Jul 25, 2009 Kid Cudi Down with DJ Hero Jul 24, 2009 How Rappers Embraced Soft Power Jul 23, 2009 Fabolous Has Major Beef With Styles P In New Film 'Loso's Way' Jul 18, 2009 Drake Recalls Family Turmoil, Making 'Successful' Jul 16, 2009 Rap Realpolitik Jul 16, 2009 8 Rockin' YouTube Remixes Jul 14, 2009 Did Game Go Too Far With Jay-Z Dis? Jul 14, 2009 Your best bets for weekend fun Jul 12, 2009 Jay-Z Salutes Michael Jackson At Connecticut Show Jul 12, 2009 From hoops (Q) to hip-hop (GQ) Jul 10, 2009 Fabolous Gets Support From Nas, Jay-Z For New Album Jul 10, 2009 Jay-Z, Game Trade Barbs Jul 7, 2009 Top 10 Beyonce songs Jul 7, 2009 Six things we know about Sasha Fierce Jul 7, 2009 50 Cent: Road Scholar Jul 5, 2009 Game On 50 Cent Beef: 'I Did A Lot Of Dumb Things' Jul 3, 2009 Festival secrets Jun 24, 2009 Beyoncé & Beyond Jun 23, 2009 Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, Soulja Boy and Drake Announce Young Money Presents: Americas Most Wanted Music Festival Jun 16, 2009 DJ Jazzy Jeff: KC incident 'not about race' Jun 16, 2009 Lil Wayne To Tour This Summer With Young Jeezy, Soulja Boy Tell'em, Drake? Jun 6, 2009 Some rappers inflate their hustler image Jun 5, 2009 Kaysha at 33 Lounge May 31, 2009 LeBron, Cavaliers Stay Alive In Playoffs May 30, 2009 Will Eminem And 50 Cent Make A Joint Album? May 30, 2009 Drake Working On A Video For 'Best I Ever Had' May 30, 2009 Jay-Z and Eminem spin a musical game out of 'DJ Hero' May 29, 2009 T.I. reports to prison to serve year and a day May 27, 2009 It's a High-5 Night for U2 May 22, 2009 Ciara Can't Wait To Tour With Jay-Z May 15, 2009 Soulja Boy says hes no one-hit wonder May 8, 2009 Rappers Tone Down Sparkle But Not Swagger Apr 16, 2009 'Thriller' best album Apr 10, 2009 Greatest album Apr 9, 2009 WWE Champ John Cena Names Five MCs He'd Love To Work With Apr 7, 2009 'Book of Rhymes' spells out hip-hop's artistry Apr 3, 2009 Jermaine Dupri Picks The 10 Albums That Define Atlanta Mar 28, 2009 Why is Beyoncé in Edmonton? Mar 28, 2009 Shawty Lo Recalls Fast-Paced Youth In His Atlanta 'Hood Mar 27, 2009 A focused T.I. prepares for prison time Mar 26, 2009 Gucci Mane: Atlanta's Next Mainstream Star? Mar 26, 2009 Jim Jones Documentary Examines Cam'ron Feud Mar 19, 2009 Rick Ross Album Preview: Deeper Than Rap Is 'The Best Music Of My Career' Mar 19, 2009 'Legend of Zelda' gets street cred Mar 18, 2009 Morgan St. tops Norfolk St. men 83-69 for their 1st MEAC crown Mar 15, 2009 Jadakiss, Green Lantern Bury Their Beef: Mixtape Monday Mar 10, 2009 Fredette: Being a Cougar an honor Mar 3, 2009 Play N Skillz Want In On Lil Wayne And T-Pain's 'T-Wayne' Project Feb 26, 2009 Stompin' in My Air Force One Feb 26, 2009 Both personal and political Feb 24, 2009 Scoop: Octuplets mom boosts magazine sales Feb 19, 2009 Rick Ross Gets Lil Wayne, Mary J. Blige, Nas To Go Deeper Than Rap Feb 19, 2009 Rap artist gains popularity Feb 19, 2009 Bitesize Brits: The nominees Feb 19, 2009 Here's your Grammy trophy, and some extra album sales Feb 19, 2009 Kanye West Explains 'Jockin' Jay-Z' Sample, Drops Exclusive Freestyle, More In Mixtape Monday Feb 18, 2009 Rapper MIA gives birth - days after performing at the Grammys Feb 16, 2009 ROSES, RAP, ROMANCE Feb 15, 2009 Has Brown Beaten Rihanna Before? Feb 13, 2009 2/15: Rapper T.I. Feb 11, 2009 Top 10 Pregnant Performers Feb 11, 2009 Grammys show Plant, Krauss a whole lotta love Feb 11, 2009 What Should a Hugely Pregnant Sexpot Pop Star Wear, Anyway? Feb 11, 2009 Full-tilt performances and defiant bravado Feb 10, 2009
Jay-Z To Headline N.J. Festival - CBS News ... Jay-Z To Headline N.J. Festival ... Jay-Z To Replace Beastie Boys On Bill At All Points West Festival In N.J.. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Hip Hop's Biggest Money Makers Jul 24, 2009
Jay-Z Tops Annual List of Hip Hop Cash Kings ... After attending the NBA Draft in June, Jay-Z threw a party at his 40/40 Club in midtown Manhattan, carousing into the wee hours of the morning with the likes of LeBron James and Spike Lee ... Rapper Jay-Z performs at The Pearl concert theater at the Palms Casino Resort July 3, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (ABC News -- Business)
- May 29th, 2009 New version also features rappers Eminem and Jay-Z.. - May 28th, 2009 Superstar DJs will be lending their mixes and likeness to the game. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Man, that Jay-Z post really took off, huh ... what can I say, people love their Jay-Z. I'm still waiting for feedback from Jay, the Game, Kanye, 50 ... If you listen to the interview after following the online debates, you'll see that I was particularly influenced by of Jay-Z as a counter-revolutionary actor which placed "D.O.A." at the center of the story (though I like the Game a lot more than he does). (Slate)
Fabolous Has Major Beef With Styles P In New Film 'Loso's Way. Check out an exclusive clip from the companion DVD to Fab's upcoming album of the same name. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Jay-Z - "Brooklyn Go Hard" ... Young Jeezy (featuring Jay-Z) - "My President" remix. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Jay-Z has remained the rap world's hegemon, according to Marc Lynch, by resisting neoconservative temptations ... Jay-Z (Shawn Carter) is the closest thing to a hegemon which the rap world has known for a long time ... The changes in Jay-Z's approach over the years suggest that he recognizes the realist and liberal logic. (The American Conservative)
If you like DJ Shadow's sample-based grooves or Dangermouse's mashup of the Beatles and Jay-Z (), you're in for a treat. (Also see YouTube's own , a similar concept for classical music fans. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Did Game Go Too Far With Jay-Z Dis ... Did Game Go Too Far With Jay-Z Dis. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Jay-Z is rap royalty, having created some of the hip-hop s defining documents during the past 15 years. Both his 1996 debut, Reasonable Doubt, and the 2001 album The Blueprint are widely acknowledged to be among the genre s masterpieces. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Brno': Celebrity Holocaust, By Kurt Loder. Hov plays old hits, new material at casino concert. (VHI.com -- Music News)
"He's got something special," said Wonder, a former member of acclaimed Durham hip-hop group Little Brother who has worked with artists Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, Destiny's Child and Erykah Badu. "He's not a basketball player who can rap, he's an emcee who can play ball.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
" Another legend in Fab's corner is Jay-Z. Fab took a record Jay had for American Gangster called "When the Money Goes. ""Me and Jay built a connection through Def Jam," Fab told us on the "Through working together executive to artist [when Jay was Def Jam president], we built a different relationship as well. (VHI.com -- Music News)
F--- Jay-Z, if you don't like that, you can find an exit somewhere. " Game then leads the crowd in an obscene chant against Hov. Game has both given props to and dissed Jay publicly many times before. Hov has never officially responded to him in song, although many inferred that several lines in the original "Dear Summer" freestyle Jay spit several years ago on Funk Master Flex's radio show ("You saying my name to entertain your crew/ I ain't playing no games, sh--, the game's through. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Her breakthrough single made the most of Jay-Z's guest appearance (declaring himself a star like Ringo) ... This song kicks off with sirens blazing, Beyonce asserting herself through a megaphone: "Ring the alarm, I been doin' this too long, but I'll be damned if I see another chick on your arm." She's never sounded angrier (on record, anyway), spitting out lyrics some listeners swore were inspired by Rihanna's supposed relationship with Jay-Z. But what really seals the deal here are those... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
She's married to Jay-Z, the most powerful mover and shaker in rap today ... Rumors of her marriage to Jay-Z appeared as early as 2005, and the intensely private couple would not even say they were engaged as late as September 2007. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
") } Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Photo Galleries Em And 50: 50 Cent: Mixtapes: Browse Bands by Name Or enter a band name below to search: Find a Band A-Z -- by Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by 50 Cent wants nothing more than to literally end his show at Jones Beach Theater with a bang. The crowd in Wantagh, New York, has already seen him rap a bevy of tracks from his mixtapes and his official debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin', bring Snoop Dogg and some "black girls gone wild" onstage, and... (VHI.com -- MTV.com Music News)
" Just a few weeks ago, 50 told us he has no desire to entertain the Game. Maybe Dre or Iovine can get these guys together again? The Streets Is Talking: News & Notes From The Underground 50 Cent says he wants to bring hardcore rap back to the forefront, and we know the sentiments Jay-Z expressed in "D.O.A." Killer Mike says he's not impressed. He's been keeping it street. "I don't wanna hear none of that bullsh-- from none of the n---as," Mike said. "I dropped I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Jay-Z's booking caused controversy in 2008 - but he won over doubters. A year ago, rap star Jay-Z and US band Kings of Leon blew away critics at the Glastonbury Festival ... So whose bright idea was it to book Jay-Z. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
opened with it -- and even pulled hubby Jay-Z onstage to rap for her. Performing together -- and looking very crazy in love -- the king and queen of hip-hop were all smiles and affectionate touches. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
The rapper has worked with Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Trey Songz, Robin Thicke and Little Brother and is currently working on his debut album, Thank Me Later out later this year. The tour will kick off on July 27, 2009 at the Toyota Pavilion in Scranton, Pennsylvania and end on August 23, 2009 at the Superpages. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The performer's road manager, Darnell Jenkins, said the venue's operations manager told them, "We don't play that type of music here," referring to the playlist that included songs by Jay-Z and T.I.. Jenkins said the contract called for Jazzy Jeff to play Top 40 music. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Lil Wayne To Tour This Summer With Young Jeezy, Soulja Boy Tell'em, Drake. Lil Wayne To Tour This Summer With Young Jeezy, Soulja Boy Tell'em, Drake. (VHI.com -- Music News)
The new crop of rappers want to emulate the success of rappers-turned-moguls like former New York drug dealers Jay-Z and 50 Cent, who both sold albums based on their transformations from street hustling to popping champagne. You formulate that story to make it just as interesting as the Jay-Z story, Stephens said, describing an outline of: I am a hustler, I came from nothing and turned it into something and now I am on yachts in St. Tropez ... Jay-Z, married to superstar Beyonce Knowles,... (MSNBC -- Music)
"I used to read all these articles about how Jay-Z and P Diddy were doing their business," he says. "I wanted to do the same thing, but in France and around the world.". (Boston Globe)
Notes:@ Celebrity row was stacked with A-Listers including New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez and CC Sabathia, rap mogul Jay-Z, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and Browns QB Brady Quinn. James said playoff pressure doesn't rival playing for an Olympic gold medal. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
" "It was a blessing they got it on some 'We Gon Make It'-type vibe," C., a former Aat Loud Records, added. Sean C. and LV have incredible credentials and have worked with the best of the best. "This is a plaque I got for Reasonable [Doubt]," Sean said, holding up his reminder from his early work with Jay-Z. C. co-produced "Can't Knock the Hustle. "It was on Jay-Z's last album that the two friends who grew up in the same neighborhood but didn't start working together until 2002 proved themselves... (VHI.com -- Music News)
" The Toronto-based MC said he hopes to finish the clip by next month's BET Awards. In June, the currently unsigned artist will also begin working on his debut album. Drake is Jay-Z, Kanye West and Lil Wayne, among others. Check out Drake talking about his mentor Lil Wayne and becoming accepted as a peer in , coming up on Monday. This report is provided by Services: Popular Links: theFABlife: VH1Classic.com: 00000000. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Jay-Z and Eminem spin a musical game out of 'DJ Hero ... Jay-Z offers some of his own songs for the game and also teams up with Eminem for a track ... By Mike Snider, USA TODAY The upcoming DJ Hero video game just landed two heavy hitters as MCs: Jay-Z and Eminem. (USA Today -- Tech)
His sixth album, Paper Trail, has sold about 2 million copies and the rapper earned a Grammy for the song Swagga Like Us that he performed with Jay-Z. T.I. wrote the lyrics for the album while awaiting trial. He performed Sunday in Atlanta and told the crowd hed see yall in 366 days. (MSNBC -- News)
AWARDS DATABASE All of the winners, all of the nominees, all of the awards shows. Up Next May 13-24 Cannes Film Festival. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
" The challenge, Ciara explains, is mixing rap music with her pop-savvy Rlove mixing the worlds together," she said, adding that after her work with Jay-Z is done, she'll be overseas with Britney Spears on her Circus tour, which she says is "all about the range.". Before talking to MTV News about the tour, Ciara let the cat out of the bag Monday night on : "I will say it because the information has been leaked. Me and Jay-Z will be doing a 10-city tour run together! More details coming soon!" (A... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Several remixes of Soulja Boys swag track also includes some of raps elite, from Jay-Z to Lil Wayne to Young Jeezy. Im just creating real-life situations, he says. (MSNBC -- News)
" Cost cutting is major for the industry in which the carat-weight of one's ring could carry more cache than record sales. Ostentatious fashion has been in hip-hop's DNA since Slick Rick donned layers of opulent gold chains in the '80s. The flash reflected the music style born of the streets of New York, its stars often hard-knock kids who christened their new success with thick rope chains and designer sweatsuits. While over-the-top bling didn't represent all of rap fashion -- gritty gang... (Click2Houston, TX)
" The list was compiled by music industry experts, artists, and bosses from the network's three UK channels - MTV2, VH1 and MTV Base. More than 40,000 votes were cast by fans asked to choose their favorite album since 1981 from a shortlist of 26 LPs. In a shock result, British R'n'B artist Craig David's debut effort 'Born To Do It' finished second with 12 per cent of the vote, beating Guns N' Roses' 1987 album 'Appetite For Destruction' into third place. Craig, who received more votes than some... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
" The list was compiled by music industry experts, artists, and bosses from the network's three UK channels - MTV2, VH1 and MTV Base. More than 40,000 votes were cast by fans asked to choose their favourite album since 1981 from a shortlist of 26 LPs. In a shock result, British R'n'B artist Craig David's debut effort Born To Do It finished second with 12 per cent of the vote, beating Guns N' Roses' 1987 album Appetite For Destruction into third place. Craig, who received more votes than some of... (The Age, Australia)
"Cena said he does still lay down verses here and there and even has some things in the works with Rick Ross and Snoop Dogg, among others. When asked for five guys he'd love to collaborate with, he can spit his answers off the top of his head as easy as a freestyle rhyme. "Jay-Z, Jadakiss, 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Eminem," he answered quickly. "There you go. There's the five. (VHI.com -- Music News)
" He calls on the words of Ralph Ellison and James Baldwin, among others, to defend the rough slang and graphic realism of the art.If hip-hop's illicit tales should be considered acts of creation just as the macabre stories of Stephen King are, Bradley notes that "horror music" is just one of hip-hop's many literary approaches. If some MCs are like screenwriters, he suggests, others are investigative reporters, biographers, and memoirists, even comedians, children's authors, and spiritualists.If... (Boston Globe)
" 5. Life in 1472 by Jermaine Dupri "This was the beginning of ATL swagger; the true introduction of Jay-Z to the South and the most classic hip-hop record created 'Money Ain't a Thang. " 6. Soul Food by the Goodie Mob "This album shows the real diversity of the city and a glimpse into what ATL sounds like now. (VHI.com -- Music News)
The audience, which included Mr. Beyonc rap legend Jay-Z, went wild when the singer mixed lyrics from her new release If I Were a Boy with Canadian songstress Alanis Morissette's rock anthem You Oughta Know. Beyonc saved some of her most popular material for last, including the monster hit Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It). (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Biggie, Tupac, Jay-Z, Master P, UGK and 8Ball & MJG were all neighbo 00004000 rhood favorites, and while the hip-hop music articulated what Lo would see the hustlers do outside his window, he developed dreams. He wanted to be just like them the hustlers, not the rappers. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Paper Trail is almost double platinum off the strength of chart-topping singles What Ever You Like and Live Your Life featuring Rihanna; Dead and Gone with Justin Timberlake is now the countrys No. 2 single on Billboards Hot 100 chart, and the song Swagga Like Us, featuring M.I.A., Kanye West, Jay-Z and Lil Wayne, was performed by T.I. and crew at the Grammys. T.I., who starred in the 2006 film ATL, signed a three-movie deal with Screen Gems, his new... (MSNBC -- News)
"He's like Master P without the No Limit Soldiers or the executive knowledge that P [has]. But it really hasn't been nobody like [Gucci] in a long time that's ghetto, 'hood and gutta. He's almost in a lane by himself. The people that love him, love him. You see how people are hating on Soulja Boy or other artists from the South that are not your [lyrical guys] such as Jay-Z or Nas or Rakim. They don't hate on Gucci like that.". The Bouldercrest native's approach to success hasn't been your... (VHI.com -- Music News)
In a separate interview, Dash said he was frustrated by the crew's division, citing his own break from Jay-Z as a reason the Dips shouldn't have had such a rift ... "I'm not so much a fan of you," she said to Dash, when he asked her if he should appear in Jones' videos like he did in Jay-Z's during the Roc-A-Fella heyday. (VHI.com -- Music News)
" Meanwhile, highlights from "King of New York" played for the audience's eyes. Former G-Unit ally Bang 'Em Smurf is featured on the song, speaking towards the end of the track. "Usual Suspects" was one of the night's most anticipated songs. Ross has proven his skills with the best of them, rapping on tracks throughout his career with the likes of Jay-Z, Young Jeezy, Lil Wayne, Fat Joe and T.I. How would he do with the legendary Nas? Ross started off the song rapping about his plight to get to... (VHI.com -- Music News)
The album, named after the Nintendo 64 game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, takes current rap songs from artists such as Jay-Z and Common and remixes them with music from Nintendo's classic The Legend of Zelda franchise. Each song listed also names the Zelda song used in the remix, in case you need to refresh your memory. (USA Today -- Tech)
The mood lightened, and he wore the net around his neck as he quoted noted philosopher Jay-Z. ... Jay-Z came, What you want me to do. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
" To the dismay of fans not to mention the two gentlemen involved themselves Kiss and Green had a serious falling out on the heels of making the first Champ, one of the all--time great street CDs (no gas here, it was that damn good. A phone conversation between the two popped up on a street DVD. They were discussing Jada's then brewing battle with 50 Cent. In the aftermath of the footage going public, . Lantern has since gone on to spin at shows for the likes of Nas and Jay-Z. In fact, it was... (VHI.com -- Music News)
My favorites are Eminem and Jay-Z. And I wear new socks for every game. Its just comfortable. (The Daily Universe, UT)
" After rappers such as Pitbull passed on using the track for one reason or another, T-Pain took custody of the beat but wouldn't tell the producers who he had in mind to rap on the song. "I thought Jay-Z," Play said. "Somebody. I'm not saying Wayne isn't that caliber, but this was prior to Carter III eight, nine months prior to Carter III. I thought it was Kanye or T.I., somebody that had already put albums out before that that was [currently] multiplatinum level. (VHI.com -- Music News)
How will hip-hop see itself now that the most powerful man in the country is a) black and b) a Jay-Z fan ... (His admiration for Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Ludacris, and Kanye West would displease no rap blogger worth his RSS feed ... Since November, Young Jeezy has teamed up with Jay-Z for a of the former's "My President," in which Obama figures as the ultimate status symbol: "My president is black, my Maybach too." Busta Rhymes and Ron Browz released a of the club hit "Pop Champagne," the title of... (Slate)
But rap still clings to a fierce sense of locality, which is why rap fans in many countries dress, walk and even talk as if they came from the same neighbourhoods as Jay-Z and Eminem. Kanaan Warsame became a rap fan before he could understand the English lyrics. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
For me, Jay-Zs my big brother, but what he was to me in rap is what Marc Jacobs is to me in fashion the feeling I get when I look at him is exactly what I got when Id look at Jay-Z in the studio. . (MSNBC -- Gossip)
The Miami Boss says his new album, due in March, 'is shattering the game. I would never disrespect that record and those rhymes, just to say I topped it. (VHI.com -- Music News)
His parents were fans of bands like The Temptations and Bruce Springsteen, and Roth did not fall in love with hip-hop until 1998 when he heard a song by Jay-Z.. Roth recorded some of his music in high school and after selling 250 copies in two days he accepted the fact that he could have a future in hip-hop. (The University Echo, TN)
Brief bio: Texan pop princess who rose from the frontwoman of Destiny's Child to solo success and marriage to Jay-Z. Her latest album is recorded under the pseudonym Sasha Fierce ... Brief bio: Known to his mother as Shawn Carter, rapper Jay-Z conquered Glastonbury in 2008. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Jay-Z, who joined the Rap Pack and Coldplay, did not resurface on the chart. Nor did Al Green, despite a performance and double wins. (USA Today)
" Kanye on the Sample of Run's "Jockin' Jay-Z": "[Run] says, 'I see you jockin' J.C.' But it sounds like 'Jay-Z.' And I had the idea from the last album ... Psychologically, they're like, 'How could he have said "jockin' Jay-Z" 20 years ago ... " Young also said he'd welcome Bill O'Reilly and Dennis Miller to come to his environment and discuss the claims made on "The O'Reilly Factor" that he and Jay-Z were racist based on lyrics in the song "My President. (VHI.com -- Music News)
She took part in a scene-stealing performance at the show along with Kanye West, Jay-Z, TI and Lil' Wayne, wearing an outfit exposing her swollen stomach. "Me and baby are putting our tour dates for 2010 together, making mix tapes, and figuring out a way to break out of the hospital!," she wrote. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Mine is Jay-Z and Justin's is Nas. I had a really hard time accepting that anyone would question Jay-Z's status as "best rapper alive," but I got over it and we moved on ... She said she likes Jay-Z, but I think he's horrible. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
According to Us Weekly magazine, rap mogul Jay-Z, who discovered and mentored Rihanna, "hit the roof" when he found out about the alleged fight. Actor Terrence Howard came to Brown's defense Tuesday, telling Hollywood. (ABC News)
For fans of: Jay-Z, 2pac, Young Jeezy. Trivia: T.I. spent 13 of the final 18 weeks of 2008 at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 with Live Your Life and Whatever You Like. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
There she was in all her glory, happy as can be in her part peek-a-boo, part polka-dot top on the stage of the 51st Grammy Awards on Feb. 8. M.I.A., nominated for Record of the Year for. (Time.com)
Stevie Wonder performed with the Jonas Brothers and even a nine-months pregnant woman - the rapper M.I.A. - hobbled out on the stage to join the dapperly dressed Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and T.I. in a "rap summit" performance of T.I.'s "Swagger Like Us." ... Among them: U2 kicking things off with their new single "Get on Your Boots"; Lil Wayne and Allen Toussaint paying tribute to New Orleans; Neil Diamond singing "Sweet Caroline"; Radiohead performing with the University of Southern... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
I grew up with hip-hop and still like a lot of it, and despite the sometimes potty-mouthed and offensive rhymes of Jay-Z, Kanye West, and T.I., there's no denying their talent. But the men were beside the point on Sunday night; M.I.A. was the point. (Slate)
But Kanye West, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne and T. I. introduced as "the Rap Pack" and shown in black and white were upstaged by the song's hook singer, M.I.A., who was nine months pregnant and performed in a skin-tight polka-dotted outfit. Jay-Z also joined Coldplay, rapping his part from a remix of their forlorn ballad "Lost": "If you succeed prepare to be crucified." Coldplay went on to perform the song "Viva la Vida" (song of the year), wearing pastel Sgt. Pepper-style outfits and sounding more than... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
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