In an 'Empire State of Mind', Jay-Z will put World Series

The New York Yankees have been blasting Jay-Z's Empire State of Mind during their playoff run. Now, the team is having the rap king perform the song live to kick off Game 1 of the World Series.
Jay-Z and fellow New Yorker Alicia Keys are set to perform the hit on Wednesday, as the Yankees take on defending World Series champs, the Philadelphia Phillies.
"Thank the wonder Lord for making me a Yankee," the Brooklyn native said in an interview Monday.
He calls the chance a "once in a lifetime experience" and says though the jam has become an unofficial New York anthem, he's not pushing for it to be the city's theme song.
"I'm not pitching it for anything, it's just a song I made for New York City," he said.
"Really it's about inspiration, it's about hope — I think that's what connects with people. The song connects outside of New York. Every night I play it, there's a monster response, no matter if we're in Providence or whenever."
The 39-year-old rapper was busy Monday promoting the new DJ Hero video game, out Tuesday. A particular edition of the game —DJ Hero Renegade Edition— features a turntable controller as well as a two CDs, one from Jay-Z and another from Eminem.
Jay-Z, who has released eleven albums, says this was an chance for him to release his "best of" material.
"I picked a song from each of my albums. I've never had a greatest hits, so it's pretty much like my greatest hits," he said.
He also said the new video game may make its players overconfident about their DJ skills in real life.
"It's very challenging and fun and you get lost and you start believing that you can deejay a party," he laughed. "I think some kids may go out and try to deejay a party and actually mess up actually bad and realize it's not as easy as it seems."
Jay-Z will also be getting involved in the Broadway play, Fela, an Afrobeat musical about the life of Nigerian musician Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
"It's kind of early," he said of his involvement in the musical, which also finds Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith participating.
"I went to look the play a couple months ago and it was fantastic," he said.
Fela opens Monday, Nov. 23 at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.

Jay-Z to get together on new song, Thicke

Jay-Z and Robin Thicke have reportedly decided to get together on a new song.
The R&B singer has confirmed on Twitter that the rap superstar will appear on his fourth studio album Sex Therapy, reports SOHH.
Thick wrote: "In the studio today with Jay Z. His Hovieness!! So excited!! He's jumping on one of my records for my Sex Therapy album. Wish me luck!! RT."
The 32 year old has currently announced that his actress wife Paula Patton is pregnant with their first child.

Jay-Z: 'I'd love to work with Liam Gallagher'

Jay Z has said that he wants to work with Oasis' Liam Gallagher.

The rapper explained that he first became interested in working with the singer after reading Snoop Dogg's recent admission to NME.COM that he would be interested in signing Noel Gallagher to Priority Records, of which he is creative director.

"I hear Snoop Dogg might be teaming up with Noel. If that's the case then I would love to work with Liam," Jay Z told The Sun. "Their [Oasis'] music is tight and I think we could blend our styles well."

The rapper said that hooking up with Gallagher could yield similar results as his collaboration with Linkin Park, with whom he released the joint album 'Collision Course' in 2004, as well as playing live with them.

"When I teamed up with Linkin Park nobody expected that to work but we made a massive success of it," he said. "The same could happen with Liam."He added that he wants the Oasis frontman to get in touch with him about the collaboration as he's confident the two could create "something brilliant" together. "When you have two artists like us in a room just throwing about ideas you come up with something brilliant fairly easily," he said. "I don't know what he is up to now but he can give me a call."

Jay-Z Added: To AMA Show Lineup

Jay-Z it was announced yesterday that will perform at the 2009 American Music Awards. It marks his second time playing on the annual telecast.Jay-Z is nominated in this year's Rap/Hip-Hop category for Favorite Male Artist and Favorite Album (The Blueprint 3). He'll join the previously announced Alicia Keys for a particular performance. One can assume this will be for Jay-Z's current single, "Empire State of Mind".The Black Eyed Peas, Jennifer Lopez and Adam Lambert have also previously been announced to perform.The gig airs on ABC on Sunday, November 22nd at 8 PM ET.

Jay-Z loves: just not parody version of his 'Rule This Town' rap

He may be a big Yankees fan, but Jay-Z isn't so hot on a pro-Bombers radio parody that's based on his hit song "Rule This Town."
The tune, "Yankees Rule This Town," has been repeatedly requested on the "Elvis Duran and The Morning Show" on Z100 (100.3 FM).
Producer David Brody, who wrote the pinstriped spoof, told the Daily News he hoped the hop hop mogul and Bombers booster would agree to perform the souped up version.
"It would be the highlight of my parody career," he said.
Instead, he got a taste of the hard knock life. "Jay Z just turned me down ... damn!" Brody wrote on Twitter.
A rep for the rap impresario could not confirm the purported denial.

Guests deliver powerful show, Jay Z

Jay-Z's early in performance Friday night, he made a reference to this weekend's Penn State game against Eastern Illinois.
"On my way here, I bumped into a couple of people from Eastern Illinois who were talking about a big game tomorrow," Jay-Z said to a booing conference. "I don't know how you feel about that, but if you run this town, make some noise."
He then led the crowd in a chant of "na na na na, hey hey hey, goodbye," before his 10 piece band burst into a horn and guitar heavy rendition of "D.O.A. (Death of Autotune)."
The performer started the evening by ascending to center stage through a trapdoor, where The Hov welcomed his disciples, who nearly filled the Bryce Jordan Center.
With the BJC as the first stop on his tour, the performer began with a one two punch of "Run This Town" and "D.O.A. (Death of Autotune)," taking control early and dwarfing the crowd reaction from openers N.E.R.D. and Wale.
Lasting about an hour, the set featuring hits from throughout his career and a handful of new songs from his latest album, The Blueprint 3.
About halfway through the set, Bridget Kelly, one of Jay-Z's latest Roc Nation signees, appeared on the stage and sang backup for a few songs, including "Heart of the City (Ain't No Love)" and Alicia Keys' part on "Empire State of Mind."
Pharrell Williams and Roc Nation performer J. Cole also took the stage to perform their respective guest spots from Jay-Z's latest album.
After the set, amid a wave of applause and "We are Penn State" chants, Jay-Z's voice was heard amid the dark arena. "Thank you," he said simply, before returning to the stage to perform the song of the same name.
A rather hefty encore followed, featuring a cluster of brief one verse renditions of four songs as well as a number of full songs.
About 30 seconds into "Big Pimpin'," Jay stopped the band, saying that the song couldn't just be performed any old way.
"I've been working hard all night," he said. "You all need to participate a little." He then commanded the audience to swing T-shirts, hoodies or whatever they had in the air.
Jay-Z with the night ended taking off his sunglasses and personally thanking conference members for their energy throughout the night. Over a slow, jazzy version of "Encore" by his band, individual people he thanked, describing conference members who had been dancing and "holding him down" throughout the performance. The rapper even gave away his black Yankees cap and let one girl in the audience come on stage and sing a few lines for the arena.
"I thought it was an awesome show," said Christopher Alphen (junior-sociology). "It's great that a big name like Jay-Z could come here."
Before Jay-Z's set, N.E.R.D. came onstage and played a handful of its blended rap, funk and rock hits. The group's backing band at one point began playing The White Stripe's "Seven Nation Army," cueing the audience to hum along as if the Blue Band were onstage.
Nicole Simpson, a native of Bronx, N.Y., who traveled out with her friends to look the concert, thought N.E.R.D.'s song selection could have been improved upon.
She said, "I thought the openers could have been a little better, but when Jay-Z came on, we forgot about all that"

J. Cole and Wale had brief sets as well, though the crowd was still filing in during these performances and venue lights were still on.
Wale's backing band performed a few covers, ripping through versions of Justice's "D.A.N.C.E." and Nirvana's "Smells like Teen Spirit."
Wale showed some love for his surroundings, changing the lyrics of his signature song from "D.C. Chillin' " to "Penn State Chillin.' "
"Wale was obviously my favorite," Alphen said. "He showed some passion and really got the show started -- by the time Jay-Z came out, everyone was riled up."

Jay Z has sold out his date at London Alexandra Palace show in 15 seconds

Jay Z has sold out his date at London Alexandra Palace show in 15 seconds this morning (October 9).

Jay Z Tickets for the rapper's gig went on sale at 9am (BST), and were all snapped up moments later, according to the promoters Live Nation.
The show is due to take place on November 4, and follows Jay-Z's show at the London Roundhouse on September 18, which also sold out in record-breaking time.

Jay-Z declared Alexandra Palace cocnert

He has already got the lot of appreciation from the O2, the Roundhouse and Wembley Arena. Now Jay-Z is to perform the only most important venue in the capital where he has not played, with a particular show at Alexandra Palace.

The American hip-hop singer will take to the stage at the north London venue on 4 November in a sign of his apparent love affair with London.

The gig is expected to be an almost instant sell-out, with 9,000 standing-only tickets.

Promoters said they were also expecting “surprise guests” to perform. It follows his performance at the Roundhouse last month, for which tickets sold out in 20 seconds.

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z to perform for 2010 World Cup

Beyoncé and Jay-Z to perform at Live-8 style music concert for 2010 World Cup. The three-hour show will have a mix of international artists such as Beyoncé, Jay-Z and the Black Eyed Peas as well as popular African artists.

Fifa has signed Kevin Wall, who has been accountable for live collaborations with Madonna and Michael Jackson, to produce the events, which have been owed as the "greatest entertainment event to date on the African continent".


Meanwhile, Beyoncé and Aerosmith are set to headline concerts at the first ever Formula One race in Abu Dhabi. The performers will begin and close the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend next month.

Jay Relationship with Beyonce

Jay-Z's most public relationship has been with American R&B singer Beyonce Knowles, a former member of Destiny's Child. In 2002, Jay-Z & Beyonce collaborated for the single "Bonnie & Clyde", his lyrics include "Let's lock this down like it's supposed to be/ The '03 Bonnie and Clyde, Hov and B."[ Jay-Z appeared on Knowles' hit single "Crazy In Love" and as well as "That's How You Like It" from her debut Dangerously in Love. On her second album, B'Day, he made appearances on the 2006 hits, "Déjà Vu" and "Upgrade U". In the video for the latter song, she comically imitates his appearance. The couple generally avoid discussing their relationship. Beyoncé has stated that she believes that not publicly discussing their relationship has helped them. Jay-Z said in a People article, "We don't play with our relationship. " They keep a low public profile despite being photographed at New Jersey Nets home games and while on vacation in Cannes in 2007. The pair were listed as a power couple on Time Magazine's 100's Most Influential People of 2006.On April 4, 2008, it was reported by People that Knowles and Jay-Z had been married at a private ceremony in New York City. It became a matter of public record on April 22, 2008, but Knowles did not publicly debut her $5 million Lorraine Schwartz-designed wedding ring until the Fashion Rocks concert on September 5, 2008 in New York City.

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Jay-Z has announced a gig in London set to take place next month.

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The rapper- who released his Blueprint 3 album in September- will hit Alexandra Palace on November 4 for a one off gig.

Last month Jigga was in Britain to support Coldplay on their massive Stadium shows. He also played a single show at London’s Roundhouse venue.

Jay Z Tickets for the new gig go on sale this Friday (October 9).

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Jay Z Awards

American Music Awards

• 2004
• Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Artist [Nominated]
• Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Album, The Black Album [Nominated]

• 2000
• Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Artist [Nominated]

BET Awards

• 2008
• Best Male Hip Hop Artist [Nominated]

• 2007
• Best Collaboration, "Upgrade U" with Beyonce [Nominated]
• Best Collaboration, "Deja Vu" with Beyonce [Nominated]
• Best Male Hip Hop Artist [Nominated]

• 2005
• Video of the Year, "99 Problems" [Nominated]
• Best Male Hip Hop Artist [Nominated]

• 2004
• Best Male Hip Hop Artist [Won]
• Video of the Year, "Crazy in Love" with Beyonce [Nominated]
• Viewer's Choice, "Crazy in Love" with Beyonce [Nominated]
• Best Collaboration, "Crazy in Love" with Beyonce [Won]

• 2003
• Best Male Hip Hop Artist [Nominated]
• Best Collaboration, "'03 Bonnie & Clyde" with Beyonce [Nominated]

• 2002
• Best Male Hip Hop Artist [Nominated]

• 2001
• Best Male Hip Hop Artist [Won]
• Viewer's Choice, "I Just Wanna Luv U (Give It 2 Me)" [Nominated]

BET Hip Hop Awards

• 2008
• Track of the Year, "Roc Boys (And the Winner Is...)" [Nominated]
• Lyricist of the Year [Nominated]
• Best Live Performer [Nominated]
• MVP of the Year [Nominated]
• CD of the Year, American Gangster [Nominated]
• Hustler of the Year [Nominated]

• 2007
• Hustler of the Year [Nominated]
• CD of the Year, Kingdom Come [Nominated]
• Lyricist of the Year [Nominated]
• MVP of the Year [Nominated]

• 2006
• Hustler of the Year [Won]

Grammy Awards

• 2009
• Best Rap Performance by a Duo or a Group, "Mr. Carter" with Lil Wayne [Nominated]
• Best Rap Performance by a Duo or a Group, "Swagga Like Us" with T.I., Kanye West, and Lil Wayne [Won]
• Best Rap Song, "Swagga Like Us" with T.I., Kanye West, and Lil Wayne [Nominated]
• Best Rap Album, American Gangster [Nominated]
• Best Rap Solo Performance, "Roc Boys (And the Winner Is...)" [Nominated]

• 2008
• Record of the Year, "Umbrella" with Rihanna [Nominated]
• Song of the Year, "Umbrella" with Rihanna [Nominated]
• Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, "Umbrella" with Rihanna [Won]
• Best Rap Album, Kingdom Come [Nominated]
• Best Rap Solo Performance, "Show Me What You Got" [Nominated]

• 2007
• Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, "Deja Vu" with Beyonce [Nominated]
• Best R&B Song, "Deja Vu" with Beyonce [Nominated]

• 2006
• Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, "Numb/Encore" with Linkin Park [Won]

• 2005
• Best Rap Song, "99 Problems" [Nominated]
• Best Rap Solo Performance, "99 Problems" [Won]

• 2004
• Best Rap Album, The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse [Nominated]
• Best Rap Song, "Excuse Me Miss" with Pharrell [Nominated]
• Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, "Frontin'" with Pharrell [Nominated]
• Best R&B Song, "Crazy in Love" with Beyonce [Won]
• Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, "Crazy in Love" with Beyonce [won]
• Record of the Year, "Crazy in Love" with Beyonce [Nominated]

• 2003
• Best Male Rap Solo Performance, "Song Cry" [Nominated]

• 2002
• Best Rap Solo Performance, "Izzo (H.O.V.A.)" [Nominated]
• Best Rap Performance By a Duo or a Group, "Change the Game" with Memphis Bleek and Beanie Sigel [Nominated]
• Best Rap Album, The Blueprint [Nominated]
• 2001
• Best Rap Performance By a Duo or a Group, "Big Pimpin'" with UGK [Won]
• Best Rap Album, Vol. 3: The Life and Times of S. Carter [Nominated]

• 1999
• Best Rap Album, Vol. 2...Hard Knock Life [Won]
• Best Rap Performance by a Duo or a Group, "Money Ain't a Thang" with Jermaine Dupri [Nominated]
• Best Rap Solo Performance, "Hard Knock Life" [Nominated]

MTV Video Music Awards

• 2007
• Video of the Year, "Umbrella" with Rihanna [Won]
• Monster Single of the Year, "Umbrella" with Rihanna [Won]

• 2004
• Video of the Year, "99 Problems" [Nominated]
• Best Male Video, "99 Problems" [Nominated]
• Best Rap Video, "99 Problems" [Won]
• Best Direction in a Video, "99 Problems" [Won]
• Best Editing in a Video, "99 Problems" [Won]
• Best Cinematography in a Video, "99 Problems" [Won]
• 2003
• Best Female Video, "Crazy in Love" with Beyonce [Won]
• Best R&B Video, "Crazy in Love" with Beyonce [Won]
• Best Hip Hop Video, "'03 Bonnie & Clyde" with Beyonce [Nominated]

• 2001
• Best Rap Video, "I Just Wanna Luv U (Give It 2 Me)" [Nominated]

• 2000
• Best Rap Video, "Big Pimpin'" with UGK [Nominated]

• 1999
• Best Rap Video, "Can I Get a..." with Ja Rule and Amil [Won]
• Best Video from a Film, "Can I Get a..." with Ja Rule and Amil [Nominated]
• Viewer's Choice, "Can I Get a..." with Ja Rule and Amil [Nominated]

Jay Z Underground releases and remixes

Year	Title	Remixer/producer
2004	The Black Remixes: Back to Basics	DJ Lt. Dan
	The Grey Album	DJ Danger Mouse
	The Brown Album	Kev Brown
	The White Al-bu-lum	Kno of Cunninlynguists
	The Silver Album (RJD2 Mash-up)	Bazooka Joe
	Black Is Back	9th Wonder
	The Gold and Purple Album	Merlin (Soul Arc)
	The Black Album (Pete Rock Remix)	Quo
	The Black Jays Album	Black Jays
2005	The Argyle Album	100dBs
	Moment of Clarity (Remix)	Dave Jonsen
2006	The World Is Mine	Stackhouse Recordings
	The Commission (Notorious B.I.G. & Jay-Z)	DJ Cinema
2007	I Get Money (Remix) (50 Cent feat. Diddy, Jay-Z)	Apex
	The American Godfather	DJ Skee
	Brooklyn Soul	Mick Boogie
	Jay-Z Vs. Frank Sinatra	DJ Hannibal King
	American Zeppelin	DJ Doc Rok
2008	Ain't I	Timbaland
	You're All Welcome feat. Mary J. Blige & Swizz Beatz	Swizz Beatz
	Viva La Hova	Mick Boogie & Terry Urban

Jay Z Music Videos

Music Videos

• 1989: Jaz-O feat. Jay-Z - Hawaiian Sophie - Word To The Jaz
• 1990: Jaz-O feat. Jay-Z - The Originators - To Your Soul
• 1993: Original Flavor feat. Jay-Z - Can I Get Open - Beyond Flavor
• 1994: Big Daddy Kane feat. Shyheim, Jay-Z, O.D.B., Sauce Money & Big Scoop - Show & Prove - Daddy's Home
• 1994: Jay-Z - I Can't Get With That - In My Lifetime 12"
• 1995: Jay-Z - In My Lifetime - In My Lifetime 12"
• 1995: Jay-Z - In My Lifetime (Remix) - In My Lifetime 12"
• 1995: Jay-Z - Dead Presidents - Reasonable Doubt
• 1996: Jay-Z feat. Foxy Brown - Ain't No Nigga - Reasonable Doubt
• 1996: Jay-Z feat. Mary J. Blige - Can't Knock the Hustle - Reasonable Doubt
• 1996: Jay-Z feat. Mecca - Feelin' It - Reasonable Doubt
• 1997: Foxy Brown feat. Jay-Z - I'll Be - Ill Na Na
• 1997: Changing Faces feat. Jay-Z - All of My Days - All Day, All Night
• 1997: Jay-Z - Who You Wit - In My Lifetime, Vol. 1
• 1997: Jay-Z feat. Foxy Brown & Babyface - (Always Be My) Sunshine - In My Lifetime, Vol. 1
• 1998: Jay-Z - Imaginary Player - In My Lifetime, Vol. 1
• 1998: Jay-Z - Streets Is Watching/Where I'm From - In My Lifetime, Vol. 1
• 1998: Jay-Z feat. Sauce Money - Face Off - In My Lifetime, Vol. 1
• 1998: Jay-Z feat. Kelly Price - You Must Love Me - In My Lifetime, Vol. 1
• 1998: Jay-Z feat. Blackstreet - The City Is Mine - In My Lifetime, Vol. 1
• 1998: Jay-Z feat. Gwen Dickey - Wishing On A Star - In My Lifetime, Vol. 1
• 1998: Jay-Z feat. Memphis Bleek - It's Alright - Streets Is Watching Soundtrack
• 1998: Rell feat. Jay-Z - Love for Free - Streets Is Watching Soundtrack
• 1998: Jermaine Dupri feat. Jay-Z - Money Ain't a Thang - Life in 1472
• 1998: M.O.P. feat. Jay-Z - 4 Alarm Blaze - First Family 4 Life
• 1998: Jay-Z feat. Amil & Ja Rule - Can I Get A... - Rush Hour Soundtrack
• 1998: Jay-Z - Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) - Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life
• 1998: Timbaland feat. Jay-Z - Lobster & Shrimp - Tim's Bio: Life from da Bassment
• 1999: Jay-Z feat. Memphis Bleek, Beanie Sigel & DMX - Money, Cash, Hoes (Remix) - The Corruptor: The Soundtrack
• 1999: Jay-Z feat. Big Jaz - Nigga What, Nigga Who (Originator 99) - Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life
• 1999: Jay-Z - Girl's Best Friend - Blue Streak (soundtrack)
• 1999: Mariah Carey feat. Jay-Z - Heatbreaker - Rainbow
• 1999: Jay-Z feat. Beanie Sigel & Amil - Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up) - Vol. 3… Life and Times of S. Carter
• 1999: Amil feat. Jay-Z, Beanie Sigel & Memphis Bleek - 4 da Fam - All Money Is Legal
• 2000: Jay-Z - Anything - Beanie Sigel's "The Truth" Album
• 2000: Jay-Z feat. Memphis Bleek & Amil - Hey Papi - Nutty Professor II: The Klumps Soundtrack
• 2000: Jay-Z feat. UGK - Big Pimpin' - Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter
• 2000: Mýa feat. Jay-Z - The Best of Me (Remix) - Fear of Flying
• 2000: Jay-Z - I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me) - The Dynasty: Roc La Familia
• 2000: Memphis Bleek feat. Jay-Z & Missy Elliott - Is That Your Chick - The Understanding
• 2001: Jay-Z feat. Beanie Sigel & Memphis Bleek - Change the Game - The Dynasty: Roc La Familia
• 2001: Jay-Z feat. R. Kelly - Guilty Until Proven Innocent - The Dynasty: Roc La Familia
• 2001: R. Kelly feat. Jay-Z - Fiesta (remix) - TP-2.com
• 2001: Beanie Sigel feat. Jay-Z, Freeway & Young Chris - Think It's a Game - The Reason
• 2001: Memphis Bleek feat. Jay-Z - Do My - The Understanding
• 2001: Jay-Z - Izzo (H.O.V.A.) - The Blueprint
• 2001: Jay-Z - Girls, Girls, Girls - The Blueprint
• 2002: Jay-Z - Song Cry - The Blueprint
• 2002: Jay-Z feat. Beyoncé - 03 Bonnie & Clyde - The Blueprint²: The Gift & the Curse
• 2002: Freeway feat. Jay-Z & Beanie Sigel - What We Do - Philadelphia Freeway
• 2003: Jay-Z - Excuse Me Miss - The Blueprint²: The Gift & the Curse
• 2003: Jay-Z - La-La-La - Bad Boys II
• 2003: Pharrell feat. Jay-Z - Frontin' - The Neptunes Present... Clones
• 2003: Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z - Crazy in Love - Dangerously In Love
• 2003: Jay-Z - Change Clothes - The Black Album
• 2003: Jay-Z - Encore (Live) - The Black Album
• 2004: Jay-Z - Dirt off Your Shoulder - The Black Album
• 2004: Jay-Z - 99 Problems - The Black Album
• 2004: Jay-Z & Linkin Park - Numb/Encore - Collision Course
• 2006: Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z - Déjà Vu - B'Day
• 2006: Jay-Z - Show Me What You Got - Kingdom Come
• 2006: Jay-Z feat. Chrisette Michele - Lost One - Kingdom Come
• 2007: Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z - Upgrade U - B'Day
• 2007: Jay-Z feat. Ne-Yo - Minority Report - Kingdom Come
• 2007: Rihanna feat. Jay-Z - Umbrella - Good Girl Gone Bad
• 2007: Jay-Z - Blue Magic - American Gangster
• 2007: Jay-Z - Roc Boys (And the Winner Is...) - American Gangster
• 2008: Jay-Z - Pray (Live) - American Gangster
• 2008: Jay-Z - I Know - American Gangster
• 2008: Coldplay feat. Jay-Z - Lost+ -Lost!
• 2009: Jay-Z - D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune) - The Blueprint 3
• 2009: Jay-Z - Run This Town - The Blueprint 3

Jay Z Filmography

• Streets Is Watching (1998)
• Backstage (2000)
• State Property (2002)
• Paper Soldiers (2003)
• Fade to Black (2004)

Jay Z Albums History

Studio albums Reasonable Doubt (1996) In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 (1997) Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life (1998) Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter (1999) The Dynasty: Roc La Familia (2000) The Blueprint (2001) The Blueprint²: The Gift & the Curse (2002) The Black Album (2003) Kingdom Come (2006) American Gangster (2007) The Blueprint 3 (2009)

Collaboration albums Streets Is Watching (1998) The Best of Both Worlds (2002) – with R. Kelly Unfinished Business (2004) – with R. Kelly Collision Course (2004) – with Linkin Park Compilation albums Jay-Z: Unplugged (2001) Chapter One: Greatest Hits (2002) The Blueprint 2.1 (2003) Bring It On: The Best of Jay-Z (2003) Greatest Hits (2006) Untitled Greatest Hits (2009)

Jay Z Picture Gallery

Introduction To Jay Z

Shawn Corey Carter was born in December 4, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York. He is an American rapper and former president and CEO of Roc A Fella Records. He is more generally recognized by a variety of stage names including S. Carter, Jigga, Hova, Hov, and Young Hov. He is viewed as one of the most prolific and successful American blend artists of the mid-90s and early 2000s and is known for his use of images, free styling abilities, word play, flow, and blending of street and popular hip hop. He is one of the most appreciated rappers in the music industry, and is well-liked for his aptitude to craft songs from memory without the use of pen and paper. He married his long time girlfriend Beyonce in April 2008 after dating for over seven years. He is one of the founders of Roc-A-Fella Records, a hip-hop record label which also released the careers of artists such as Beanie Sigel, Kanye West, Memphis Bleek, Young Gunz, Freeway, and Teairra Mari. As of 2008, he is approximated to be worth around $3.