Mum’s the word on Jay-Z’s forthcoming album Magna Carta Holy Grail. With a week until it releases, Swizz Beatz sat with VIBE Magazine to discuss his partnership with Monster before sprinkling in a bit of info about Hov’s project.
Samsung reportedly paid $5 each for 1 million copies of Jay-Z’s upcoming Magna Carta Holy Grail album. But, Hova won’t be able to write “new rules” regarding album sales and the charts. According to SoundScan, the mogul won’t be able to claim instant platinum status on July 4.
Foxy Brown’s chapter in Hip-Hop history isn’t up for debate. The “Ill Na Na” ushered in a new era of chocolate beauty, raunchy raps, sky-high heels, and low-cut shirts; paving the way for Nicki Minaj’s daring outfits and gratuitous body shots.
Social media is a gift and a curse for Hip-Hop fans. On one side, smartphone apps like Twitter, and most recently Instagram and Vine, have become a hub for behind the scenes footage, flicks, and news. Unfortunately, these sneak peaks create a higher level of expectation that the artists in said photos, video, etc. may never […]
Pharrell Williams celebrated the 10th anniversary of his Billionaire Boys Club clothing brand with a few recognizable friends in New York City on Tuesday night (June 4). Some of the top names in music, fashion, and art showed face at Manhattan’s Tribeca Canvas to congratulate the Neptunes producer at the HTC event.
Former Roc-A-Fella allies Just Blaze and Young Guru sat down and gave fans an insider view on some of their past and recent travels in the music industry. Guru led off the interview as the pair discussed working with Jay-Z, the evolution of Electronic Dance Music and lots more.
Philadelphia Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson has fired his notoriously aggressive agent, Drew Rosenhaus. According to several reports, Jackson is eyeing the possibility of signing to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports agency.
In the final portion of a three-part interview with The Combat Jack Show, former Main Source front man Large Professor revealed that Nas held back on his lyrical assault on Jay-Z, “Ether.”
Struggle actress Amanda Bynes has become a media sensation for all the wrong reasons. The former Nickelodeon teen star has endured some tough times over the last year including a series of arrests, like her most recent run-in with NYPD last week for kush possession.
The-Dream has been very calculated with the roll out for his IV Play album. Fortunately, fans won’t have to wait until it releases May 28 to hear it. In partnership with VEVO, the Radio Killa returns today with a full stream of his fifth studio LP.
The wait is finally over. Beyoncé’s full-length “Grown Woman” release has hit the ‘Net. Bey Hive rejoice, we won’t judge you.
Rolling with the Roc has its benefits. WNBA draft pick Skylar Diggins graduated from Notre Dame this weekend, and as a birthday present received a Mercedes-Benz from Jay-Z.
