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September 24, 2007

New Jay-Z (Feat. Pharrell) - "Blue Magic"

Seems like only a week ago we learned of that irascible Jigga's inability to stay retired with the announcement of American Gangster, Sean's second record since 'calling it quits' in '03. That's 'cause it was only a week ago -- less, actually -- and immediately thereafter the audio proof hit the 'nets. "Blue Magic"'s the first single, all cold beats 'n' icy synth stabs (courtesy of the Neptunes, recalling Clipse in clips) along with Pharrell's En Vogue midpoint melody ("Don't you waste your time fighting blind / State your 'cause and you'll understand," straight outta "Hold On"). As promised, Jay's lyrics are inspired by the forthcoming flick about real-life heroin kingpin Frank Lucas (played by Denzel), but he didn't need to watch a movie to rhyme with authority about drug-slinging gangster savvy.

Jay-Z's American Gangster is out 11/6 on Island Def Jam/Roc-A-Fella.

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With the sudden influx of hip hop posts, it's like you guys are trying to be the next nahright!(only a week late like you guys said, I give you guys credit for trying) Keep up the good work though, I bet all these vegan scenesters are squirming in their boutique bought girl jeans!

I was getting tired of posts regarding Jack White, Lily Allen's stage woes, and the Arcade Fire's latest guitar smashing antics anyways.

Posted by: NiceUseofthePharrelTag at 09/24/07 2:54 PM  | Reply
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sucks. this guy is so over rated. kanye is better. oh yeah, pharrell's time is up too.

Posted by: chris at 09/24/07 3:40 PM  | Reply
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I dunno, Pharrell's work on Hell Hath No Fury is pretty amazing...

Posted by: Jono at 09/24/07 7:48 PM  | Reply
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I can't believe I just read that Jay is so overrated....

Anyway, I like the hip hop posts. It definitely keeps my interest. And I agree, I'd take this over Lily Allen posts any day.

Posted by: Reema at 09/24/07 11:10 PM  | Reply
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