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Posts Tagged ‘Jay-Z’

Dec
22/11
Thug Motivation: Young Jeezy Talks Working With Jill Scott, Andre 3000 & Jay-Z; TM103 Projected To Sell 200-225K
Last Updated on Thursday, 22 December 2011 11:39
Written by Don Bleek
Thursday, 22 December 2011 11:32

For the past few weeks, Young Jeezy been busy promoting his new album Thug Motivation 103: Hustlaz Ambition. While doing some press in New York City, Vibe caught up with Jeezy for a brief conversation. Jeezy talked about working with Jill Scott, Andre 3000 and Jay-Z. According to Hits Daily DoubleTM103 is projected to sell between 200-225K in the first week, based on one-day reports from retailers.

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Dec
15/11
Behind The Scenes: Kanye West & Jay-Z “N***** In Paris” Video Shoot [Pictorial]
Last Updated on Thursday, 15 December 2011 12:26
Written by Don Bleek
Thursday, 15 December 2011 12:23

Jay-Z and Kanye West aka The Throne begin filming the video for their #1 single “N***** In Paris.” The visual, which is being directed by Kanye West was filmed at the Staples Center in L.A. Last Month, the song reached No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. According to Billboard, “Ni**as in Paris” is Jay-Z and Kanye West’s first No. 1 from their BIllboard 200 No. 1 album. Watch The Throne’s lead single, “Otis,” peaked at No. 2 on R&B/Hip-Hop Songs in September.”

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Dec
15/11
He Won Already: Jay-Z Speaks On J. Cole’s Grammy Nominations
Last Updated on Thursday, 15 December 2011 11:35
Written by Don Bleek
Thursday, 15 December 2011 11:33

College graduated/NC native J. Cole signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label over 2 1/2 years ago and been very consistent since. Before releasing his first solo album, entitled Cole World: The Sideline Story, which debuted at #1, selling over 218,000 copies in the first week, Cole released a few mixtapes and EP’s including The Come Up, The Warm Up, Friday Night Lights, and Any Given Sunday EP. A few weeks ago, he was also nominated for his first Grammy Award for “Best New Artist.”

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Dec
13/11
The Takeover: Jay-Z Hints At Solo, Kanye New Album & Another ‘WTT’ Disc In 2012
Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 December 2011 03:40
Written by Don Bleek
Tuesday, 13 December 2011 03:40

Fresh off the success of a platinum album and a United States tour, Jay-Z and Kanye West are planning some big things in 2012. In a recent interview with MTV News, Jay revealed that he will be releasing a new album, along with Kanye’s solo LP and another WTT album in 2012. Below is an excerpts:

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Nov
07/11
Rihanna & Jay-Z Reunite On “Talk That Talk”
Last Updated on Monday, 7 November 2011 11:29
Written by Jazzy F Baby
Monday, 7 November 2011 11:29

Jay-Z will reunite with Rihanna on her new album Talk That Talk due out in stores on August 21.
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Oct
29/11
Opening Night: Jay-Z & Kanye West’s “Watch The Throne” Tour Kick Off In Atlanta [PICTORIAL]
Last Updated on Saturday, 29 October 2011 03:55
Written by Don Bleek
Saturday, 29 October 2011 03:52

Music mogul Jay-Z and rapper Kanye West kicked off their highly anticipated “The Throne” tour last night Friday (October 28), at the Philips Arena in Atlanta. Hova and Yeezy opened their set in a creative way. They entered the arena in two cube-shaped mini stages to the music of “H•A•M.” The show lasted for about 2 1/2 hours. They performed tracks from their platinum-selling album, entitled Watch The Throne, before doing their solo sets. Peep the pictures below:

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Sep
25/11
Birdman Says YMCMB Will Beat Diddy To Billionaire Status, 50 Cent, Jay-Z, Dr Dre All In The Running
Last Updated on Sunday, 25 September 2011 04:26
Written by EbenGregory
Sunday, 25 September 2011 04:26

With a net worth of around $550 million, Diddy has been picked by Forbes as the front runner to become hip-hop’s first billionaire. But…Birdman thinks he will beat Diddy to the Forbes 400 list. (more…)

Sep
19/11
Exclusive: J .Cole ft Jay-Z – Mr Nice Watch (Shots Fired Back)
Last Updated on Monday, 19 September 2011 01:55
Written by admin
Monday, 19 September 2011 01:28

In a recent interview with VIBE, J.Cole revealed that Jay-Z wasn’t originally going to be on the song, but after the MTV VMAs, Jay hopped on the track. Jay came through on “Mr. Nice Watch,” calm and cool as ever. He didn’t necessarily diss Lil Wayne, but he let him know “It’s only a matter of time before I hit ya’ll niggas with a nice shot.” More after the jump!!! (more…)

Sep
08/11
The Rumor Mill Is About To Blow RocNations House Down
Last Updated on Thursday, 8 September 2011 04:10
Written by Sha'Linda Jeanine
Thursday, 8 September 2011 04:10

Have you guys heard the latest rumors circling around RocNation??? Hmmm only time will tell who’s gonna run this town tonight lol (more…)

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