Jay-Z

Jay-Z and Kanye premiered the song in concert less than a week ago, and now the .mp3 is available for our listening pleasure. The official title of the song is "Dope Boy Fresh" but everyones already taken a liking to calling it "Jocking Jay-Z". I know a new single being released usually means that the album is near, but Jay-Z has said only 3 or 4 songs have been completed on the new project. Perhaps he felt pressured to leak this song since everyones been asking for it... MORE

Last night at Kanye's 'Glow In The Dark' show in New York City, Yeezy brought out Jay at the end of the show to debut a new song. The track is called "Jockin Jay-Z" and is produced by Kanye. Jay and Yeezy also shouted out "Blueprint 3" a few times, which confirms the title of Hove's upcoming album (barring a change of heart).
BLUEPRINT 3 from kwest on Vimeo.   As a bonus...heres another video that guages the crowds reaction to the Jay-Z performance... they were ... MORE

A few weeks ago, Jay-Z told MTV he was looking to start recording his next album as soon as he finished touring. Fans who may have had doubts that Hova would churn out a new album that fast may want to quiet down now, because Timbaland has confirmed he and Jay are already in talks to create new music. "He wants me to do the whole thing this time around," Timbaland said Monday during a visit to the MTV News office. "I'mma make it a classic too. You better believe it. It'... MORE

Jay-Z called into Sirius to interview with former XXL editor-in-cheif Elliot Wilson and Angela Yee for a chat about his new album. The new LP is definitely titled The Blueprint 3 and it MIGHT come out before the end of the year, according to Jay. As we speak, only three songs have been completed for the album and Jay is still "finding his range" while working with different producers. He also addressed the rumors that his $150 million dollar deal with Live Nation was fall... MORE

Glastonbury organizer Michael Eavis has gone on record to say he won't book anymore controversial acts for next years festival, following Jay-Z's anchor position at this years event. Eavis is heavily leaning toward traditional acts in the future, and noted the stress from this year's event took a huge toll on him physically. "We'll probably be going for the more traditional headliner next year," he said, "because there are more of them around and after this year everyone... MORE

When I first saw the cover of the latest issue of NME, I thought "Ok, NME...let's not get ahead of ourselves here." As Jay-Z's mock cover of Oasis' "Wonderwall" gets freshly penned in as One Of The Greatest Moments In Music History, I wasn't necessarily a believer that the rapper had reborn the music festival. Deliver an epic performance he did, but I wasn't really buying that it made any major effect other than the entertainment factor. REBORN …that’s a bit much.
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The critics have been rather vocal in the UK, 'Jay-Z is the wrong choice for headliner of this year's Glastonbury Festival.'   The issues has been one of heated debate, but recently Jay-Z fired back. He said: "It's ridiculous, if we don't embrace what is new, then how do we progress?" He continued: "I've never actually experienced anything like that before. "It's 2008, what is that about? That's such old school thinking, that's not even how the world thinks anymore... MORE

Positive. Jay-Z, being the first ever hip-hop to headline Glastonbury, was subject to a fair amount of criticism, but that didn't stop the Grammy award winning rapper from coming out and giving a "world class show." Many cite the music and arts festival -the world's largest - held in Pilton, England a rock stronghold.  Noel Gallagher of Oasis claimed that hip-hop had no place at the festival, even unwittingly opened the set, reports the BBC. Where's the love?   Be... MORE

It looks like Timbaland was just a little too excited when he told MTV he would produce Jay-Z's next album in it's entirety two weeks ago. Jay-Z spoke with Rolling Stone this weekend and offered a few words that seemed to conflict with Timbo. I hate to break it to you Timmy...but Jay wants to see other people. "You know I love Timbaland, he is like a brother to me, but until the music is done it’s premature," Jay said. "I’m a person that works off music. If Timbaland make... MORE

OK, I know everyone has been posting about Jay-Z's AMAZING performance at Glastonbury this weekend, but no one mentioned his unique cover of Estelle's "American Boy". As Troy Powers and Jonh Ingham and Christheskins have been commenting (on Sturg's post), Hov tailored every song for a British audience. This is extra-evident during "American Boy" where he raps about "ladies' britches," "taking the piss" and more:     I wonder what the wifey's response to this... MORE

This article was written weeks ago, around the time of the whole "Glastonbury controversy", so it's understandable how I missed it. By the time the actual performance took place everyone was sick of hearing about Jay-Z and what might happen on stage. Although the piece starts at Glastonbury with a reported embedded backstage with Jay-Z, by the end of the article it branches out to all sorts of subjects. I highly suggest you read the entire thing, but here are a few nug... MORE

So Glastonbury and the media hyped controversy between Jay-Z and Oasis is finally over. MTV sat down with Jay-hova to discuss his next move, and his feelings toward Noel Gallagher. Not surprisingly, Jay was in good spirits (seriously, what does he ever have to be angry about?)  and was still feeling a natural high from his performance. "Well, I'm pretty much now in a great place, I'm in the zone," Sir Hova of Brooklyn told MTV Base this week. "Glastonbury was a historic e... MORE

I had only been keeping up with the Jay-Z/Glastonbury drama half-way.  I didn't see what the big deal was, but I had never heard of Glastonbury before the big stink about Jay headlining it. Anywayz, to all those who thought hip-hop had no place at Glastonbury... Damn, I think this dude represented hip-hop well Sunday night.  I'm trying to download the full performance now.  I'm proud of Jay.  Way to stick to your guns and prove the critics wrong!

As I was driving home today I began to wonder how I used to find out about new music before the wonderful internet invaded my life. I am talking a good ten years back when the only constant exposure you had to music was the radio. I guess you could include MTV as exposure, but when I was a kid I did not have the luxury of cable television growing up. Now I look at my music collection, and I wonder how did I get to the point where I listen to all the different types of mus... MORE