Jay-Z

My Decade In Rap, Pt. 1 [2000-2002]

source: XXL

Dark and personal, Em’s lyricism put me on notice that I may have to alter my list of Top 10 MCs. Not that Jay-Z had anything to worry about. The reigning King of New York came through with another banger, The Dynasty Roc La Familia. This time he let the Roc-A-Fella family, Beanie Sigel, Memphis B...

Published Tue, Dec 8

Best of the Decade - Music Edition (61-70)

source: mattwisdom (WordPress)

Bold, brash, and inventive, Jay-Z separated himself from most of the rap world over the course of the late 90’s-early 00’s as the best around. Utilizing samples from artists as diverse as Madonna, Mountain, and Run DMC, mixed with his own prodigious skills, this release is really a great w...

Published Tue, Dec 8

Miley, Paramore up for movie Grammys

source: Philippine Star

Rap by a Duo or Group: Too Many Rappers, Beastie Boys & Nas; Crack A Bottle, Eminem, Dr. Dre & 50 Cent; Money Goes Honey Stay, Fabolous & Jay-Z; ... and more »

Published Tue, Dec 8

Jay-Z, 50 Cent And Nas To Record Song?

source: HipHopDX.com

Will rap fans see three of New York's biggest superstars on the same track?

Published Tue, Dec 8

Not posted Times Online 100 Best Pop Albums of the Decade 00's

source: OH NO!!

4. Speakerboxxx/The Love Below - Outkast (Arista, 2003) The coolest hip-hop album of the decade. A sprawling, madcap collection of jazz, funk, rock, rap, dance and Southern soul music performed with impeccable wit by the polar opposites Andre 3000 and Big Boi. Hey Ya! indeed.

Published Mon, Dec 7

Unwrapped Vol. 6 - Give The Drummer Some!

source: smoothjazzdaily (WordPress)

Hidden Beach Recordings has a golden hand in combining jazz with hip hop, rap and R&B. Their Unwrapped series has gained a solid place in the heart of many fans. Unwrapped Volume 6 – Give The Drummer Some! features drummer extraordinaire Tony Royster Jr., who is currently touring with Ja...

Published Mon, Dec 7

Jay-Z, 50 Cent & Nas To Reportedly Collaborate On "Empire State Of Mind" Remix

source: SOHH

Former rap rivals Jay-Z, 50 Cent and Nas are all reportedly set to appear on an upcoming "Empire State Of Mind" remix.... Former rap rivals Jay-Z, 50 Cent and Nas are all reportedly set to appear on an upcoming "Empire State Of Mind" remix.

Published Mon, Dec 7

Music on TV This Week: U2 on Spectacle

source: Film.com

Meanwhile, rap mogul Damon Dash (co-creator, along with Jay-Z, of Roc-a-Fella Records) is the mastermind behind the rap-rock hybrid Blakroc. ... and more »

Published Mon, Dec 7