According to Allhiphop.com Jay-Z and his partners Juan and Desiree Perez have struck a deal with Delaware North Companies, one of the world's leading and hospitality service
Via Allhiphop.com
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Jay-Z Lands Deal To Bring 40/40 Clubs To Airports In The U.S.
According to Allhiphop.com Jay-Z and his partners Juan and Desiree Perez have struck a deal with Delaware North Companies, one of the world's leading and hospitality service
Via Allhiphop.com
Nas Lists "Hip-Hop's Best Lyricists" For Rolling Stone Magazine
Nas recently got together with Rolling Stone Magazine for a Best Lyric/Lyricist list and this is what he came up with.
1. "My Downfall" - Notorious B.I.G., 1997
The lyrics are about how he's acing the shadows of death, despite all of his success, and he's giving it to you in a way that makes it seem so real.
2. "If My Homie Calls" - 2pac, 1991
He's just saying to his boys that he's going to be a friend no matter how big he gets.
3. "Road To The Riches" - Kool G. Rap & DJ Polo, 1989
The way we're rhyming now? He was already doing it then .
4. "A Bird In The Hand" - Ice Cube, 1991
5. "Paid In Full" - Eric B. & Rakim, 1987
6. "I'm Single" - Lil Wayne, 2010
I'm recently divorced, so I feel what he's saying.
7. "Tears of Joy" - Rick Ross, 2010
Ross is at the pulpit here.
8. "The Moment I Feared" - Slick Rick, 1988
It's cinematic. He's at a hip-hop show and ices this girl who played him, then he's in prison getting violated by some dude. This was unheard of.
9. "Empire State of Mind" - Jay-Z, 2009
This song is huge. It sounds like Broadway. It's New York's modern anthem.
10. "Queen B*tch" - Lil' Kim, 1996
At the time, females rappers didn't appeal to the street, but Kim came with the vulgarity, sexuality and gangster sh*t.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Jay-Z #3 On Best Seller List
Trailing Laura Hillenbrand’s Unbroken and George Bush’s Decision Points, Sean Carter's Decoded debuts at number three on the New Times Bestseller, hardcover non fiction list. Greatness and very inspiring.
Via Rapradar.com
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Quotable! Nas and Jay-Z
[Hook: Jay-Z]
I feel like a Black Republican, money I got comin' in
Can't turn my back on the hood, I got love for them
Can't clean my act up for good, too much thug in 'em
Probably end up back in the hood, I'm like "Fuck it then"
[Verse 1: Jay-Z]
Huddlin' over the oven, we was like brothers then (What?)
Though you was nothin' other than a son of my mother's friend
We had governin', who would of thought the love would end
Like ice cold album, all good things
Neva thought we sing the same song that all hood sang
Thought it was all wood-grain, all good brain
You wouldn't bicker like the other fools talk good game
Neva imagine all the disasters that one good reign
Could bring!, should blame, the game, and I could
It's kill or be killed, how could I refrain?
And foreva be in debt, that's neva a good thing
To the pressure for success can put a good strain
On a friend you call best, and yes it could bring
Out the worst in every person, even the good and sane
Though we rehearsed, it's just ain't the same
When you put in the game at age sixteen
Then you mix things: like cars, jewelry, and miss things
Jealousy, ego, and pride, and this brings
It all to a head like coin, cha-ching
The root of evil strikes again, this could sting
Now the team got beef between the Post and the Point
This puts the ring in jeopardy - indefinitely
[Hook: Jay-Z]
[Hook: Nas]
I feel like a black militant takin' over the government
Can't turn my back on the hood, too much love for them
Can't clean my act up for good, too much thug in 'em
Probably end up back in the hood, I'm like, "fuck it then"
[Verse 2: Nas]
I'm back in the hood, they like, "Hey Nas" (Uh)
Blowin' on purp', reflectin' on they lives
Couple of fat cats, couple of A.I.'s
Dreamin' of fly shit instead of them gray skies
Gray 5's, hatah's wishin' our reign dies
Pitch, sling pies, and niggaz they sing, "why"?
Guess they ain't strong enough to handle their jail time
Weak minds, keep tryin', follow the street signs
I'm standin' on the roof of my building
I'm feelin' - the whirlwind of beef, I inhale it
Just like an acrobat ready to hurl myself through the hoops of fire
Sippin' 80 proof, bulletproof under my attire
Could it be the forces of darkness, against hood angels of good
That forms street politics - makes a sweet honest kid
Turn illegal for commerce - to get his feet out of them Converse
That's my word
Jay-Z and Nas God's Black Son On LAST.FM
If you are on Last.fm and are a fan of the last.fm platform please feel free to check out the God's Black Son project on Last.fm and please spread the word to your friends.
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Friday, November 26, 2010
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Monday, November 22, 2010
Nas Book Rumored To Come Out 2011
Nas is rumored to dropping his book sometime the top of next year. The book is rumored to be titled "Slave to a Page: The Book of Rhymes" This is going to be very interesting because Eminem dropped one and then Jay dropped one and now the king of all lyrics is set to drop a book. The back story is he has been working on this book since 2003 and it will include lyrics, pictures and personal stories.
And of course the title "Slave to a Page: The Book of Rhymes" is derived from my favorite Nas song of all time "Made You Look"and a song also titled "The Book Of Rhymes" was available on his God's Son album.
Amazon.com indicates that the release date for the book is April 30, 2011.
Nas' camp has yet to confirm whether the release is official.
Via hiphopdx.com
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Jay-Z On The Howard Stern Show (Video)
Jay-Z on Howard Stern 11-15-2010 - Part 1
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Howard Sternnnn!!!!
Via Rapradar.com
Friday, November 19, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Nas & Damian Marley Hit UK
Nas and Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley will return to the United Kingdom this Spring. According to reports, Nas and Damian Marley will perform dates in London, Glasgow and Manchester in the Spring of 2011.
Via Allhiphop.com
Jay-Z On The Daily Show
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Jay-Z was at Comedy Central last night and chopped it up with Jon Stewart about his but Decoded which is available now in stores.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Jay-Z Says Watch The Throne With Kanye West Is On 'Another Level'
Now this is serious very very serious and a great thing for hip-hop hopefully this will encourage people to put their differences aside and all egos to the side and do collaboration albums. We need to continue to take hiphop to another level
Via MTV
Nas Talks Importance Of Lost Tapes 2
Nas briefly spoke to The Source about Lost Tapes Vol. 2. Hope he provides some acapellas so Zulu Faz and I can remix some shit!!!!
Via The Source
Jay-Z on David Letterman
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Jay visited Letterman to continue promotion for his great book Decoded!!
Via Rapradar.com
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Introducing The "Rhode Scholar" Movement
My brother and I were born in Harare, Zimbabwe. I'm not sure if too many people know that so I had to make that the opening line lol. Our names Zimbabwe Kev and Zulu Faz represent the element of us being African and we really want to drive that home always. Today my brother and I had the Greatest conversation of our lives; we were just thinking on what our representation to not only hip-hop but to society and culture as a whole. As the discussion progressed we started thinking about what we would call our movement, a movement which reflects each and every bit of our moral fiber. So I really went off on a tangent and started thinking about my history as a Zimbabwean and how I was always fascinated and also bothered by Colonialism. See Zimbabwe used to be called Rhodesia named after Cecil Rhodes and from what I believe he made peace at some point before he died with the ndebele natives.
This is part of our history and its etched in stone. What some may not know is that this very man is also the "Rhodes Scholar" Cecil Rhodes and even though I utterly hated school my entire life I was always fascinated by people who had become "Rhodes Scholars" such as Bill Clinton because to me this represented the highest form of success in educating themselves in their line of work. My brother and I always strive for the best even though we didn't follow our parents path in achieving the best education a man can attain we relate to the thought process of being a "Rhodes Scholar".
You have to strive for the best in whatever you do! Jay-Z said it best "Hustle hard in any hustle that you pick". My brother and I believe there are "Rhodes Scholars" in every aspect of life you have to reach that level, that quality of perfection no matter what you do. To us Michael Jordan was a basketball "Rhodes Scholar"and Biggie was a hiphop "Rhodes Scholar". So after this discussion I just thought about tying in the history of us being from Zimbabwe, connecting that Cecil Rhodes and Rhodesia and our pursuit of becoming the "Rhodes Scholars" in our own league and we decided take off the letter S and to call our own movement The "Rhode Scholar" movement. So from now on we are known as The "Rhode Scholar" and this will encompass everything we do from Producing as Kaotiq Simfoni to my brother rapping and all the other facets of our business. We want to invite everyone who is a Rhode Scholar in their own field to join us on this journey to Super Stardom!!
Jay-Z Reading At The NY Public Library
Jay-Z is changing the world. This is what so many people fought for so we could see people turn negative into positive right before our eyes. So the world is bearing witness in the transformation of Jay-Z. Decoded is in bookstores now.
Via Rapradar.com
Monday, November 15, 2010
Jay-Z - The Howard Stern Show 11-15-2010
Howard Stern is the king of all media. This was a great look for Jay-Z and hip-hop as a whole. Below is the link from Howard Stern's rundown of the interview.
http://www.howardstern.com/rundown.hs?d=1289797200
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010
Jay-Z Nominated For People’s Choice Awards
Excerpt Taken from Rocnation.com
Based on this year’s success, Jay-Z is in the running to become a 2011 People’s Choice Awards nominee for Favorite Male Artist and Favorite Hip-Hop Artist. Fans can show their support for Jay-Z by voting in both categories until Friday, November 12th at 11:59 PM. In addition, fans can also utilize Twitter to cast their votes by tweeting and retweeting the following hashtags:
Jay-Z #maleartist #peopleschoice
Jay-Z #hip-hopartist #peopleschoice
The People’s Choice Awards is the only major awards show where fans, not industry insiders–completely determine the nominees and winners across categories of music, movies and television. The 2011 People’s Choice Awards will air live from Los Angeles’ Nokia Theater on January 5th 2011 at 9 PM ET on the CBS Television Network.
VOTE JAY-Z “FAVORITE MALE ARTIST” & “FAVORITE HIP-HOP ARTIST”
Via Rocnation.com
Nas Heineken Inspire Encore Tickets
Below is the Showclix Page for the Heineken Inspire Encore where nas will be performing tomorrow.http://www.showclix.com/event/15025/
Jay-Z & Gucci Create Decoded Jacket
So Jay-Z and Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini designed a Gucci jacket with the breakdown of the song from American Gangsta "Blue Magic". I think the idea has to grow on me a bit because it's just at the borderline of being a bit too commercial for my liking but hey who said this can't be done.The jacket is currently on display at Gucci's Fifth Avenue flagship store. The book will drop next week.Via MTV
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Nas to perform at Heineken Inspire encore
Exceprt taken from Hiphopdx.com
The Heineken Inspire concert series has announced that rapper Nas has been chosen for the series’ encore show taking place later this month. The encore show will take place in New York City on Saturday, November 13. Those interested in attending the show are asked to text the word “Encore5"
to 35047.
Just last year Nas appeared as a surprise guest at Heineken’s Red Star Soul concert in New York City which featured performances from Estelle, Ludacris, and several other artists.
The Heineken Inspire concert series kicked off in Miami back in May and has since featured performances from Wale, Fabolous, Big Boi, and more in cities across the country.
Via Hiphopdx.com
Quotable! Nas
Verse 3
ALL I NEED IS ONE LIFE, ONE TRY, ONE BREATH I'M ONE MAN WHAT I STAND FOR SPEAKS FOR ITSELF, THEY DON'T UNDERSTAND Or wanna see me on top, too egotistical Talkin all that slick shit, the same way these bitches do Wonder what my secrets is, niggaz'll move on you only if they know, what your weakness is I have none Too late to grab guns I'm blastin cause I'm a cool nigga Thought I wouldn't have that ass done? Fooled you niggaz What you call a infinite brawl, eternal souls clashin War gets deep, some beef is everlastin Complete with thick scars, brothers knifin each other up in prison yards, drama, where does it start? You know the block was ill as a youngster Every night it was like a, cop would get killed body found in the dumpster For real a hustler, purchased my Range, niggaz throwin dirt on my name Jealous cause fiends got they work and complain Bitches left me cause they thought I was finished Shoulda knew she wasn't true she came to me when her man caught a sentence Diamonds are blindin, I never make the same mistakes Movin with a change of pace, lighter load, see now the king is straight Swellin my melon cause none of these niggaz real Heard he was, tellin police, how can a kingpin squeal? This is crazy, I'm on the right track I'm finally found You need some soul searchin, the time is now
New Jay-Z Hits Collection Website
Innovation! I love innovation and Jay-Z's new site for his hits collection is a beautifully innovated site. He has it broken own to four time frames, The Beginning (1989-1998), Marcy To Madison Square (1999-2003), Corporate Takeover (2004-2007) and I Run The Map (2008-Present). Below is the link go and check it out and support the Jigga Man.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Shyheim On Jay-Z Decoded Mention
This is interesting. Shyheim was really popular back then too, he was in a couple of movies and in that Waterfalls video.
Via Rapradar.com
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Quotable! Jay-Z and Nas
[Verse One: Jay-Z]
Y'all wanna know, why he don't stop
Y'all wanna know, why he don't flop
Let me tell you pe-eople why
Came from the bottom of the block I
When I was born, it was sworn, I was never gon' be shit
Had to pull the opposite out this bitch
Had to get my ri-ide on
Eyes on the prize, Shawn knew I had to
Had to had to get these chips
Had to make moves like Olajuwon
Started out sellin dimes and nicks
Graduated to a brick
No exaggeration, my infatuation with the strip
Legendary like a schoolboy
Crushin merely nearly every every chick
Heavy shit - that's how schoolboy got whipped
And got left on some "Just +Me, Myself and I+"
On some Trugoy shit
Had your boys threw place up, to a place of no return
Had to play with fire and get burned
Only way the boy ever gon' learn
Had to lay way in the cut, 'til I finally got my turn
Now I'm on top in the spot that I earned
Chorus
I would of fell with you
To Hell with you
[Verse Two: Nas]
If Heaven was a mile away
And you could ride by the gates
Would you try to run inside when it opens would you try to die today?
Would you pray louder finally believing His power?
Even if you couldn't see, but you could feel would you still doubt him?
How would you start acting?
Would you try to put the ki's down?
Thinking every drug sell that you make in the streets He can see now
Would a fiend even want to get high, would he stop smoking?
If he knew on his own two feet he could just stroll in
To get away and escape from the craziness
And I bet you there's a Heaven for an atheist
It's hard taking this
Racist planet where they take another brother in a handcuff
Even if he innocent nigga get on the car put your motherfucking hands up
Thinking I'm a lose it
My mom's in chemo
Three times a week, yo keep trying but people
Is hard and God your young soldier's not so bold
But needs you
This world's my home but world I would leave you
Chorus
I would of fell with you
To Hell with you
Monday, November 8, 2010
Quotable! Jay-Z and Nas
[Jay-Z]
I use to give a fuck, now I give a fuck less
What do I think of success?... it sucks
to much stress I guess I blew up quick
'Cause friends I grew up with
See me as a Pre'me but I'm not and my nuts big
I don't know what the fuss Is, my career is illustrious
My rep is impeccable; I'm not to be fucked with
with, shit, let that bitch breathe
I'm way to important to be talking about extorting
Asking me for a portion is like asking for a coffin
Broad daylight I'll off your on switch
You're not to bright, goodnight long kiss
bye bye my reply... BLAH, BLAH
Blast burner then pass burner to Tye-Tye
Finish my breakfast, why?
I got an appetite for destruction and you're a small fry
Now where was I?
Let that bitch breathe
I use to give a shit, now I don't give a shit more
Truth be told I had more fun when I was piss poor
I'm pissed off, and is this what success is all about?
a bunch a niggas acting like bitches with big mouths
All this stress, all I got is this big house
Couple of cars, I don't bring half of them shits out
All of this ace of spade I drank just to piss out
I mean I like the taste coulda saved myself 6 hours
How many times can I go to Mr. Childs, taos mobu
Hold up, lemme move my bouwls
I'll shit on y'all niggas, OG tell these boys
(Ya ain't about to shit on my nigga)
I got watches I ain't seen in months
Apartment at the Trump; I only slept in once
Niggas said Hova was ova, such dummies
Even If I fell I'll land on a bunch of money
Ya ain't got nothing for me
"Nas; let that bitch breathe"
[Nas]
Success, McLaren, women staring
My villain appearance sacred blood of a king
and my vein ain't spilling
Ghetto Othello, Sugar Hill Romello
Camaro driven, I climax from paper
and ask why is life worth living?
Is it to hunt for the shit that you want?
To recieve's great, but I lust giving
The best jewelers wanna make my things
I make Jacob shit on Lorraine just to make me a chain
Niggas mentioned on One Love
Came home to the paper in hand
Ain't gotta brag about the FEDS young man
Old cribs I sold, y'all drive by like monuments
Google Earth Nas; I got flats in other continents
Worst enemies wanna be my best friends
Best friends wanna be enemies like that's what's in
But I don't give a fuck walk inside the lions den
Take everybody's chips, about to cash them in
Up your catalog dawg, mine's worth to much
Like Mike Jacks ATV pub, Mottola can't touch
Let this bitch breathe
Friday, November 5, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Win RefinedHype & Kaotiq Simfoni’s “Beautiful Noize Vol. 1” Emcee Contest (Enter!)
Here's how it all happened. Regular readers know that thanks to projects like "God's Black Son" and "12 Monkeys", Atlanta based production duo Kaotiq Simfoni (aka Zimbabwe Kev and Zulu Faz) are some of my favorite producers. So when Kev mentioned that he was sitting on a treasure trove of dope beats he didn't have a home for, we decided to open things up to the emcees who frequent the pages of RefinedHype with our new "Beautiful Noize" series.It's simple really. Every month Kaotiq Simfoni will drop two new beats. Emcees, cop the beats, lay down your best rhymes, and then send the mp3 to me (nathan@refinedhype.com). At the end of every month we'll select the best flow for each beat, and that rapper(s) will get an article written about them, extolling their virtues and making them the envy of their friends and neighbors.
So have at it people. Though I have to warn you. I know for a fact that some pretty dope emcees are citizens of RefinedHype Nation, so you're going to have to really bring it if you want to win.
Via Refinedhype.com
Real Talk! Jay-Z
"We have to find our way back to true emotion. This is going to sound so sappy, but love is the only thing that stands the test of time. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill was all about love. Andre 3000, The Love Below. Even NWA, at its core, that was about love for a neighborhood. We're chasing a lot of sounds now, but I'm not hearing anyone's real voice. The emotion of where you are in your life. The mortgage scandal. People losing their jobs. I want to hear about that." - Jay Z
Via Wall Street Journal
Via Wall Street Journal
Monday, November 1, 2010
Jay-Z's 'Decoded' book treasure hunt reaches halfway stage
http://www.nme.com/news/jay-z/53652
Quotable! Nas
Each verse in this song is quotable!! But my favorite is the third verse!!
I'm the young city bandit, hold myself down singlehanded
For murder raps, I kick my thoughts alone, get remanded
Born alone, die alone, no crew to keep my crown or throne
I'm deep by sound alone, caved inside in a thousand miles from home
I need a new nigga, for this black cloud to follow
Cause while it's over me it's too dark to see tomorrow
Trying to maintain, I flip, fill the clip to the tip
Picturin my peeps, now the income make my heartbeat skip
And I'm amped up, they locked the champ up, even my brain's in handcuffs
Headed for Indiana stabbin women like the Phantom
The crew is lampin big Willie style
Check the chip toothed smile, plus I profile wild
Stash through the flock wools, burnin dollars to light my stove
Walk the blocks wit a bop, checkin Danes plus the games
people play, bust the problems of the world today
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