Jay-Z

I'm hanging way too much with my manager.

source: powrpuff (WordPress)

Hip Hop is NOT my cup of tea, but I found myself listening to Jay-Z four times. However, I love Alicia Keys‘ melodious rendition. —– Enjoy the hybrid version, with Alicia Keys and Jay-Z during the Live AIDS NY Concert. Methinks mehaves a favourite rapper now.

Published Mon, Dec 7

Raekwon, Mos Def and Jay-Z Lead the Way in Exclaim!'s Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2009

source: Exclaim!

Mos Def's The Ecstatic got things back on track after a run of disappointing material from the Brooklyn MC, while The Blueprint 3 broadened Jay-Z's appeal ...

Published Mon, Dec 7

My Top 25 Favorite Albums (Hip hop)

source: theposterchildofla (WordPress)

1. The Black album by Jay-Z 3. Illmatic by Nas 5. Reasonable Doubt by Jay-Z 7. Tha Carter by Lil’ Wayne 10. Tha Block Is Hot by Lil’ Wayne 11. Tha Carter III by Lil’ Wayne 16. The College Dropout by Kanye West 19. Late Registration by Kanye West 20. Graduation by Kanye West 25. American Gangster by Jay-Z

Published Mon, Dec 7

Bomb First: A History Of Sneak Attacks In Hip-Hop

source: XXL

Slick like a gato, Jay-Z made 2001’s Summer Jam stage the platform for his attack on rival New York rappers Prodigy and Nas. With thousands watching, Jay unleashed scathing verses going in on Prodigy for his days as a childhood dancer, and Nas for years of disrespect. Putting the Queens rapp...

Published Mon, Dec 7

Video: DJ Neil Armstrong Interview w/ Ig’NantWitted Pt. 1

source: Nah Right

Ig’NantWitted catches up with accomplished turntablist and Jay-Z tour DJ Neil Armstrong at Goliath up in Harlem. He speaks on his own background, some of the Hip-Hop he’s witnessed in New York City and his crew 5th Platoon. Ig’NantWitted catches up with accomplished turntablist and Jay-...

Published Mon, Dec 7

Raekwon Linking with Kool G Rap for Album

source: hiphopwired.com

When Jay-Z and Nas first made the decision to drop “Black Republicans”, they were able to shake the foundation of the game without even hearing the song.  The feature on Hip Hop Is Dead was more than enough to have fans jumping out of their seats.

Published Mon, Dec 7

12.7 The Cooler

source: The Smoking Section

Ashley Curtis, Round In All Right Places Your 2010 BCS Bowl Game Schedule [Awful Announcing] Former WWE Star Umaga Dead At 36 [LAT] VladTV’s 77 Hip-Hop Mugshots [VladTV] How To Clean Your Filthy Gadgets [Gizmodo] Jay-Z Teams Up With Jaguar To Promote New 2011 XJ [WooHa] How To Ask For Oral...

Published Sun, Dec 6

Event Recap: Illmind’s Blaps, Rhymes & Life Release Party

source: The Smoking Section

Director Rik Cordero, known for his Hip-Hop feature films (Nas, The Roots, Rick Ross) flipped the camera in Illmind’s direction to document the night. Many notables in the house came through including 6th Sense, Fresh Daily, Emilio Rojas, and fresh off tour with Jay-Z, DJ Neil Armstrong.

Published Sat, Dec 5