Jay-Z Coming To The LES?

Pardon the NY-centric news for a second, guys; if you've never been on the Lower East Side, you (hopefully) know nothing of the cheeseball-attracting, blemish of a club called Libation. Its recent closing was enough to get blogs talking, giving... CONTINUE READING JAY-Z COMING TO THE LES?»

Posted on January 25, 2007 (9 comments)
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Infinity On Hybrid

We know you were sold already, but Honda just gave you another reason to see Fall Out Boy's upcoming tour! Billboard reports:In honor of the tour, Fall Out Boy has created a custom Honda Civic Hybrid that will be showcased... CONTINUE READING INFINITY ON HYBRID»

Posted on January 8, 2007 (0 comments)
Tags: Fall Out Boy | Jay-Z | Kanye West

The Rich Little Of Hip-Hop

MADtv alum Aries Spears stopped into the Live 105 radio show for a freestyle rap, joined by LL Cool J, Snoop, DMX, and Jay-Z. Honestly only two words needed to kick this off: Fucking amazing. ... CONTINUE READING THE RICH LITTLE OF HIP-HOP»

Posted on November 16, 2006 in Video (22 comments)
Tags: DMX | Jay-Z | LL Cool J | Snoop Dogg

Stream The New Jay-Z & Name That Sample

Jay-Z's been known for shrewd sample choices (we particularly like the Tom Brock makeover on "Girls, Girls, Girls"), so every new HOVA album makes us wanna grab a cold Bud Select and play Name That Groove. Aside from "Show Me... CONTINUE READING STREAM THE NEW JAY-Z & NAME THAT SAMPLE»

Posted on November 15, 2006 (20 comments)
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"What's Not Cool Is Antisemitism"

Jay-Z and Russell Simmons remind you that tolerance is always in fashion. We agree! Just wanna make sure you're laughing at Borat for the right reasons. ... CONTINUE READING "WHAT'S NOT COOL IS ANTISEMITISM"»

Posted on November 14, 2006 in Video (15 comments)
Tags: Jay-Z | Lily Allen | Russell Simmons

New Jay-Z (Featuring Chris Martin) - "Beach Chair"

Jigga's Kingdom Come was just one of a few notable leaks this weekend, and it marks the end of the least-retired retirement in human history. Self-lauding is nothing new to the rap game, but in the case of Jay-Z, you... CONTINUE READING NEW JAY-Z (FEATURING CHRIS MARTIN) - "BEACH CHAIR"»

New Jay-Z Video - "Show Me What You Got"

Is Hova courting the Nascar and World Series Of Poker crowds? No matter, nice to have him back. ... CONTINUE READING NEW JAY-Z VIDEO - "SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT"»

Posted on October 16, 2006 in Video (30 comments)
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New Jay-Z - "Show Me What You Got"

Rolling Stone points us to the first single from Kingdom Come (out 11/21, Chinese Democracy day). Check those recycled Wreckx'd-N-Effect'd horns and stream "Show Me What You Got" (produced by Just Blaze) at XXL. Impressed? Underwhelmed?... CONTINUE READING NEW JAY-Z - "SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT"»

Posted on October 6, 2006 (48 comments)
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New Beyonce Video - "Irreplacable"

Here's the vid for what easily would be our favorite song from Beyonce's record if we'd heard it yet. It's clear why her man-steak is reluctant to leave destiny's child (aside from no longer getting to see her in bra... CONTINUE READING NEW BEYONCE VIDEO - "IRREPLACABLE"»

Posted on October 6, 2006 (186 comments)
Tags: Beyoncé | Jay-Z

Jay-Z Hearts Chris Martin: The Video

This week Jigga and Coldplay ended their feud in honor of Royal Albert Hall's first ever rap concert. Chris's gawky bird's not in this short clip, but you get the idea. If you really need to hear Gwyneth Paltrow sing,... CONTINUE READING JAY-Z HEARTS CHRIS MARTIN: THE VIDEO»

Posted on September 29, 2006 (8 comments)
Tags: Coldplay | Jay-Z

Jay-Z And Gwyneth Paltrow Together At Last

Hey, if Kate Moss can do it... Via NME.com:Jay-Z was joined onstage tonight (September 27) by special guests Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow on vocals as he played the second of his two London shows this week. The surprise came... CONTINUE READING JAY-Z AND GWYNETH PALTROW TOGETHER AT LAST»

Posted on September 27, 2006 (15 comments)
Tags: Beyoncé | Coldplay | Jay-Z

Jay-Z Too Casual

Lizzy from Rolling Stone has an unusual shoe scoop:First Cam’ron released his Jay-Z dis track, “You Got It” in which he rapped, “How’s the king of New York rocking sandals with jeans and he 42 years old?” And now DMX... CONTINUE READING JAY-Z TOO CASUAL»

Posted on September 13, 2006 in MP3, Where's The Beef? (22 comments)
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New Beyonce Feat. Jay-Z Video - "Deja Vu"

Check out the new video for "Déjà Vu," exclusively at MTV Overdrive (if you have a PC). Bootylicious! The song's not bad either. ... CONTINUE READING NEW BEYONCE FEAT. JAY-Z VIDEO - "DEJA VU"»

Posted on July 12, 2006 in Video (29 comments)
Tags: Beyoncé | Jay-Z

Prince @ Butter, NYC 6/17/06

Stereogum reader (and good friend) Colleen joined less than two hundred members of the New Power Generation Fan Club to see the artist formerly known as The Artist Formerly Known As Prince in the wee hours of Saturday morning. The... CONTINUE READING PRINCE @ BUTTER, NYC 6/17/06»

Posted on June 18, 2006 in Concert (15 comments)
Tags: Beyoncé | Jay-Z | Prince

Worst Dressed Men In Rock

Esquire, the arbiter of cool in grandpa's youth, released its "Best-Dressed Men In The World" list. And, by no surprise, some rock stars made the Top Ten.1. Pharrell Williams 2. Jake Gyllenhaal 3. Kanye West 4. Jude Law 5. Andre... CONTINUE READING WORST DRESSED MEN IN ROCK»

Posted on August 11, 2005 (66 comments)
Tags: Franz Ferdinand | Jay-Z | Kanye West | OutKast

New Jay-Z: 'Dear Summer'

Thanks Noz. Retirement's treating Jigga well.... CONTINUE READING NEW JAY-Z: 'DEAR SUMMER'»

Posted on May 10, 2005 (159 comments)
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'99 Problems' Video

MTV: "99 Problems" is a graphic video. You see everything from naked men in prison to pit bulls fighting, and at the end you're essentially being shot and killed. What made you decide to do that scene? Jay-Z: First of... CONTINUE READING '99 PROBLEMS' VIDEO»

Posted on April 29, 2004 (29 comments)
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The Re-Remixing Of Jay-Z (Again)

For those who enjoyed The Grey Album (and really, who doesn't love a good mash-up?), Jon Pareles suggests a dozen other Black Album remixes.... CONTINUE READING THE RE-REMIXING OF JAY-Z (AGAIN)»

Posted on March 8, 2004 (0 comments)
Tags: Jay-Z | Jon Pareles