New Joint: "We Made It" (Remix) - Jay Electronica feat. Jay-Z

Jay Electronica is a beast! Most of y'all probably already heard this by now (I hope), but I thought it still deserved to be shared and enjoyed by real hip hop heads who appreciate intelligent lyrics matched with a mean flow.

Connect: @JayElectronica

New Video: "Holy Grail" - Jay-Z feat. Justin Timberlake (Prod. by Timbaland)

Here is the official music video for Jay-Z, JT and Timbo's collaborative track "Holy Grail", considered to be the title track off Mr.Carter's 12th studio album "Magna Carta Holy Grail". This video gets the artistic like direction from Anthony Mandler. Damn son, that's a big chain.

I definitely think this new video is a little over the top compared to the small intimate setting and creative point behind "Picasso Baby", which carries with it a different concept altogether. How do you feel about this new video from Jay-Z?

New Video: "Picasso Baby: A Performance Art Film" - Jay-Z (Directed by Mark Romanek)

Fab Five Freddy ? Omar from HBO's The Wire ? Nightcrawler from X2: X-men United ? Plus appearances from Rosie Perez, Judd Apatow, Wale and many others who were in attendance for this very intimate and energetic live performance for this music art film "Picasso Baby". #NewRules
Track produced by Timbaland.

Jay-Z's "Picasso Baby" is from the new album "Magna Carta Holy Grail" available on iTunes.

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New Video: Raekwon Exclusive Interview with Montreality

Here is another great interview from the good folks at TheMontreality.com. This time, they sit down with the legendary Raekwon of the Wu-Tang Clan for this sick exclusive interview, in which the Chef talks working with Jay-Z on the new record, plus the upcoming album "F.I.L.A." and the long awaited "Canamerica" project.

For more great hip hop content, check out: http://themontreality.com

New Video: Timbaland Talks Magna Carta Holy Grail, Yeezus & More

You have got to give it up for Timbo, he's got a never ending well of knowledge and understanding of the art, culture and the music business of hip hop. This is a really great interview with the people at Revolt, where Timbaland talks about working on "Magna Carta Holy Grail".

He also gives a great description of the perception of Kanye West and his new album "Yeezus", as well as details on Justin Timberlake's new project and J.Cole being the newest great thing in hip hop.

Jay-Z's newest album "Magna Carta Holy Grail" will be available on iTunes after midnight tonight.

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New Joint: "Holy Grail" - Jay-Z feat. Justin Timberlake

For the first track to leak off the new album "Magna Carta Holy Grail", Jay-Z enlists JT for the long hook. This track is a doozy at 5 minutes, 38 seconds. Dope joint still.

Pre-order "Magna Carta Holy Grail"

Album comes out everywhere on July 9th.

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Jay-Z Sets The New Rules: RIAA Changes Policy Regarding Album Sales in Digital Formats

He said he would set the "new rules" and he did. Rap music business mogul Jay-Z's new album "Magna Carta Holy Grail" is officially the first album to be certified platinum before it's actual release.

That's some crazy shit.

We think it’s time for the RIAA – and Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman – to align our digital song and album certification requirements.  That’s why today we are officially updating this rule in our G&P Program requirements.  Going forward, sales of albums in digital format will become eligible on the release date, while sales of albums in physical format will still become eligible for certification 30 days after the release date.

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New Video: Jay-Z Elaborates On "Heaven"

Check out this video for another inside look at the concept behind tracks off the upcoming "Magna Carta Holy Grail" album from Jay-Z. In this clip, Mr. Carter describes the ideas behind the new track "Heaven". Sounds like some pretty spiritual shit, homie.

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New Video: Jay-Z Breaks Down "Jay-Z Blue"

Next week, on July 4th will Jay-Z drop his 12th studio album #MagnaCartaHolyGrail. In a wicked music marketing effort, and a crazy partnership deal with Samsung mobile, Hov has been releasing commercials containing snippets of beats and footage of him self in the studio with some heavy weight producers such as; Rick Rubin, Swizz Beatz, Timbaland & Pharrell.

Here is a video of Jay-Z breaking down the concept behind the track "Jay-Z Blue" off of the upcoming album "Magna Carta Holy Grail".

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New Video: "One to Many" - Jay - Z + Samsung "Magna Carta Holy Grail"

Here is the newest commercial for Jay-Z's upcoming album "Magna Carta Holy Grail" which drops on July 4th. In an exclusive partnership deal with Samsung mobile, 1 million free copies "Magna Carta Holy Grail" will be released to Galaxy S III, Galaxy S 4 and Note II owners, 72 hours before it drops to the rest of the world. Learn more: http://magnacartaholygrail.com

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New Video: "4 More" - JAY Z + Samsung + Magna Carta Holy Grail

"We should make like four more this week, since we got time." - Jay-Z

I don't have the new Samsung Galaxy 4, so I'm a little cheesed all those SG4 users will get the drop on this new album before I do. That's BS Hov! But that's all a part of the music marketing strategy, I get it.

Jay-Z's new album "Magna Carta Holy Grail" drops on Independence Day (July 4th) and I'm actually really excited to hear this project. From the video snippets that have been released so far, all of the production sounds like it's on a whole new level.

Confirmed producers collaborating on the project include: Rick Rubin, Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, & Pharrell.

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New Video: Jay-Z Announces New Album "Magna Carta Holy Grail" Via Samsung Commercial

Rap music business mogul and Roc Nation owner Jay-Z just made this huge announcement, via this Samsung Galaxy 4 sponsored commercial. "Magna Carta Holy Grail" is the newest solo album from Hov, which appears to have production credits from such heavyweights as Pharrell, Timbaland, Swizz Beatz & Rick Rubin.

"Magna Carta Holy Grail" drops on U.S. Independence Day, July 4th.

New Joint: "Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe" (Remix) - Kendrick Lamar featuring Jay-Z

Just press play.

Connect: @kendricklamar | @S_C_

New Video: "No Church In The Wild" by Kanye West, Jay-Z & Frank Ocean

Even though I wasn't a huge fan of the whole Watch The Throne project, there were a couple songs from that album that I thought were alright. This is one of them, and lucky for me, it's one that they decided to make a video for. Since they're both loaded with cash, there's no doubt that they would both want to invest in a high quality video. Although it doesn't feature the artists of the song, it vividly presents a picture that's been seen frequently in this point in time. Check out this revolution-based cinematic along with the well-known song!

New Mixtape: "The J Tape" - DJ Total Eclipse

DJ Total Eclipse from The X-Ecutioners announced that he is releasing a FREE downloadable new mixtape entitled 'The J Tape', featuring tracks, mash ups, and remixes from famous artists sporting the J name (J. Dilla, Jay-Z, Jay Electronica).

Influenced by the works of the legendary J. Dilla (RIP), DJ Total Eclipse decided to mix Dilla's incredible production with the vocal stylings of Jay-Z, one of the greatest MCs of all time, and Jay Electronica, one of the most exciting artists to arrive on the hip-hop scene in a number of years.

In addition to mixing great Dilla tracks, Total Eclipse completed a handful of his own mash ups, which will soon be available for separate download. Some of the standout remixes include a mash up of Jay-Z's "Song Cry" and J. Dilla's "Don't Cry" as well as a mash up of Dilla's "Laser Gunne Funke" with Jay-Z's "December 4th".

Download: "The J Tape" - DJ Total Eclipse

DJ Total Eclipse is an original member of New York City's legendary elite DJ collective, The X-Ecutioners. He was the former tour DJ for Linkin Park, and was featured on the single “It’s Going Down”, which was voted #1 four consecutive weeks on MTV's TRL.

Total Eclipse was also featured on this season's hit BET television show, Master of the Mix. He was the 1st ITF (International Turntablist Federation) World Champion, and he currently performs regularly with Miri Ben-Ari. He has shared stages all over the world with legends such as Eminem, Jay-Z, DJ Premier, and many more.

DJ Total Eclipse also gave a shattering performance on MTV's Icon introducing the legendary band, Aerosmith, with the X-Ecutioners in front of an audience filled with celebrities such as Pink, Ricky Martin, Janet Jackson, Cher, Fred Durst, and Lenny Kravitz, all witnessing one of turntablism's finest moments.

Corporate brand names like NIKE and Red Bull turn to DJ Total Eclipse to help market their products in key markets, while media outlets such as Maxim, MTV, and BET often look for him to rock their sponsored tastemaker events.

New Video: Jay-Z Speaks To CNN About Occupy Wall Street

Jay-Z speaks some serious truth in this short video clip, where he chats it up with a CNN correspondent regarding the Occupy Wall Street movement that has been taking place world wide. The rap music business mogul also put out his own line of 'Occupy All Streets' T-shirts.

New Video: Steve Stoute Interviews Jay-Z (Part 2)

The Tanning Effect - Jay-Z (Part Two)

Here is part 2 of Jay-Z's video interview with music business executive Steve Stoute.
In this clip, Hov talks about his evolution and growth as an artist. Steve Stoute also asks Jigga if he planned for the song "Change Clothes" produced by Pharrell to make such an impact on the minds and style of hip hop fans.

New Video: Steve Stoute Interview With Jay-Z (Part 1)

Jay-Z on His Joint Album with Kanye West

In this video clip, music business executive Steve Stoute sits down with Jay-Z for this in depth conversation discussing the progression and impact of hip hop culture on a global scale.

New Joint: "Mr.Nice Watch" - J.Cole Featuring Jay-Z

J.Cole hits us with this new joint from his upcoming debut album release 'Cole World: The Sideline Story' which hits stores on September 27th. This new track features a verse from Jay-Z.

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Jay-Z Gets The "I’m The White Guy" Treatment in Author Soren Baker's New Book

Jay-Z is the subject of the new book from esteemed author and journalist Soren Baker. I’m The White Guy – The Jay-Z Edition focuses on Baker’s interviews and interaction with Jay-Z, shedding an insightful light on one of rap’s most accomplished artists. During one of the books two interviews with Jay-Z, he says that Baker is “very knowledgeable.”

The book is available for purchase digitally on Amazon.com and Lulu.com. An Amazon Print on Demand version and an e-book version for the iTunes store will be available soon. The release of I’m The White Guy – The Jay-Z Edition comes in anticipation of the release of Jay-Z’s collaborative album with Kanye West, The Throne’s Watch The Throne.

Baker first met Jay-Z in 1996 and has interviewed him twice, once in 2000 and once in 2002. I’m The White Guy – The Jay-Z Edition includes Baker’s full interview with Jay-Z from 2000, published in its entirety for the first time. Baker also reflects upon that interview, details his 2002 meeting with Jay-Z in Chicagoand discusses Jay-Z’s evolution from a respected rapper into a visionary business mogul. Baker has been following Jay-Z’s music since 1989 and is one of the few writers to interview the magnate multiple times.

I’m The White Guy – The Jay-Z Edition is the second installment in Baker’s I’m The White Guy book series, which documents the life of white rap journalist Soren Baker. He has had more than 2,200 articles published in such outlets as the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, The Source, XXL and RedBullUSA.com. He’s also worked on television programs for VH1 and Fuse and his first book, The Music Library: The History of Rap and Hip-Hop, was published in 2006.

The first release in the I’m The White Guy series, I’m The White Guy – The Tech N9ne Edition, details Baker’s extensive work with the Kansas City rapper, whom he met in 2001. In addition to being one of the rapper’s most faithful journalistic champions, Baker wrote and produced Tech N9ne’s first two DVDs, The Tech N9ne Experience and The Psychumentary. I’m The White Guy – The Tech N9ne Edition is available digitally on Amazon.com and Lulu.com and through Amazon’s Print on Demand service.