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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Leaked : Jay-Z Feat. SADE 'The Moon and the Sky' Remix (NEW song 2011)

Leaked : Jay-Z for 'The Moon and the Sky' Remix (NEW song 2011)

Monday, March 21, 2011

Kanye West and Jay-Z Electrify at SXSW

SXSW's longstanding nickname "Indie Rock Spring Break" certainly wasn't accurate during the final day of the Austin music festival as hip-hop took over the Texas town, culminating in Kanye

West's not-so-secret show in the city's former power plant.

After a day marked by stellar sets from Big Boi at the MOG showcase at the Mohawk; Killer Mike, Lil B and a surprise mini-set from Diddy and Odd Future at the Fader Fort; Z Trip with special guest LL Cool J at the Red Bull Thr3style event; and Snoop Dogg and Warren G performing a Nate Dogg tribute at the Pepsi Max party, it was time for the festival's biggest (and hardest to get into) showcase -- West's VEVO Power Station.

Taking place in the epic industrial setting, the line-ups began early in the day, though the doors didn't open until midnight. Thousands of people were queued up outside in a chaotic crush, with many no doubt left disappointed.

But for the 3,000 or so who made it inside, they were treated to a truth-in-advertising showcase from Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music label, with a host of talent including Big Sean, Kid Cudi, Mos Def, John Legend and the Clipse's Pusha T.

Though stars in their own right, this was West's night, a late capper to a year that saw his 'My Beautful Dark Twisted Fantasy' top music critics and bloggers' year-end lists the world over. Now he had come to their annual gathering spot to hold court, and, unlike two years ago when he did a surprise set at Fader, this was all-out epic.

Clad in rock 'n' roll leather and standing before a giant GOOD Music sign -- and suspiciously positioned in front of one of the Os so the word spelled out "God" -- West unleashed a fierce and fiery set of largely new numbers, a tribute to the strength of 'Fantasy' atop an outstanding back catalog. Sure, the sound echoed around the cement room, and the VIP section was raised and therefore blocked the view of the plebes in the back, but everyone was so happy to be at this only-in-Austin event that the excitement was infectious.

Opening with 'Gorgeous,' West subsequently raged through 'Can't Tell Me Nothing' and the Black Sabbath-sampling 'Hell of a Life,' before bringing out John Legend for a sleepy 'The Blame Game.' Legend played a few more songs so West could take a break, but he returned full-bore with a rousing rendition of 'Power,' which got the crowd adding handclap percussion.

Then all it took was a single piano plink for the crowd to go insane over the impeding 'Runaway,' a song so popular and strange it's a sheer testament to West's envelope-pushing. Not surprisingly, it was highlighted by Pusha T's verse, which he proceeded to chew up and spit out like a monster.

West was soon joined by a full marching band for 'Turn out the Lights' and eventually by his old boss, Jay-Z, which sent the flagging 4AM crowd into paroxysms of Roc-handsign throwing ecstasy when the pair ploughed through their posse cuts, 'Monster' and 'Swagger Like Us' before Jigga dropped 'H to the Izzo' and, for old times sake, 'Big Pimpin'.'

Bon Ivor's Justin Vernon added some indie star power for 'Lost in the World,' before West took the spotlight back for himself with the perfectly appropriate set-closer 'Good Life.'

It may not have been your typical indie-centric SXSW show, but it was an epic event that will become part of the South-by-Southwest canon and another example of Kanye's power.

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Friday, March 11, 2011

Diddy and Jay-Z are holding down the top two positions

Forbes has revealed their list of Hip-Hop's Wealthiest Artists, and not surprisingly, Diddy and Jay-Z are holding down the top two positions, respectively.

Jay-Z has made an appearance on Forbes' lists for four years in a row, with earnings of $63 million last year, in addition to the No. 1 spot for Top Earning Celebrity Couples, with wife Beyonce.

Diddy, also a consistent contender on the list, claimed the No.1 spot with $475 million, Jay-Z at No. 2 with $450 million, Dr. Dre with $125 million, 50 Cent at No. 4 with $100 million and Cash Money CEO Birdman tying at No. 5 with $100 million.

Diddy's colossal earnings are attributed to his stakes in Bad Boy Worldwide Records, Sean John Clothing and his joint business deal with Ciroc vodka, while Jay-Z's success is attributed to endeavors in fashion and food in addition to personal musical success and his Roc Nation label.

Forbes says they picked the list by "valuing current holdings, looking at past earnings, leafing through financial documents and talking to a bevy of analysts, attorneys, managers and other industry players to find the nitty-gritty details."

Only performers were eligible for the list, which was kept at a five-person minimum due to the lack of financial information on rappers earning less than $100 million. Forbes also released an updated list of the world's billionaires.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Jay-Z Worried About Rihanna's Deteriorating Health Due to Punishing Schedule

When Rihanna performed at the NBA All-Star Game last month, it was apparent her typically stellar vocals were a bit on the weak side, as the singer was reportedly suffering from a bout with bronchitis. The singer

hasn't really taken any down time to deal with her health problems by easing up on her appearances, which has caused longtime mentor and friend Jay-Z to take notice.

According to Look Magazine (as quoted by MTV UK), Jay-Z is worried that the 23-year-old is being overworked and that her current schedule is causing her health to deteriorate. "Rihanna's professional, works hard and stays away from drugs and alcohol, but Jay wants her to be careful," a source told the publication.

During the Grammy Awards in February, the 'S&M' songstress fell ill with bronchitis and laryngitis, yet still managed to perform despite the setback such sicknesses could cause her in the longrun. To help Rihanna get her vocals back in tip-top shape, the 'Empire State of Mind' rapper suggests she takes a much needed break.

"[Jay-Z] told her to take a holiday for a week –- she's been working flat out and needs to get over the bronchitis, which he's sure she's developed as a result of stress," the source continued. "He told her she'll be all right, but to keep her head down."

The magazine also reports that Jay-Z is concerned the red-haired singer could resume contact with former flame Chris Brown, now that a judge recently reduced a restraining order against him. Brown's order is now a level one, granting him the right to have contact with Rihanna so long as he does not "harass, annoy or molest her.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Kim Kardashian DJ Hero Pictures

Kim Kardashian DJ Hero Pictures

The pictures of Kim Kardashian arrivals for the Jay-Z and Eminem performance and launch of 'DJ Hero' at the Wiltern Theatre dated 1 June 2009 - Los Angeles, California picture.