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I Made It A Hot Song: Jay-Z’s Best Recordings From Other Rappers’ Great Lines
What’s current, folks? Since his inception in the Hip-Hop world, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter has garnered critical acclaim, commercial success, and the respect and recognition from corporate executives and political leaders alike. He’s also been
Read More »Kanye West feat. Pete Rock, Jay-Z, Charlie Wilson, Curtis Mayfield, & Kid Cudi – “The Joy”
After a lotta talk of Kanye West & Jay-Z working with Pete Rock, we finally get proof. It wouldn’t surprise me if this track was for Yeezy & Jay-Z’s upcoming collaborative album Watch For
Read More »nappyafro’s Hottest MCs In The Game 2010
After seeing MTV’s Hottest MCs In The Game we felt it was time for us to put together our own list (Actually, we did “Hottest MCs” lists before MTV. Know your history). To be
Read More »MTV’s Hottest MCs In The Game 2010 [Video]
MTV once again got together it’s Hip-Hop Brain Trust to list this year’s Hottest MCs In The Game. The criteria is based on a combination of rhyme skill, flow, buzz, commercial success, business ventures,
Read More »Flotation Device: The Best Hip-Hop & R&B Music Videos That Feature Bed Levitation
What’s current, folks? In an era where the conventional music video has arguably decreased in significance to artists and record companies alike in marketing a single to the masses, there still exist recording artists,
Read More »Kanye West feat. Jay-Z, RZA, Pusha T, Swizz Beatz, & Cyhi Da Prynce – “So Appalled”
People have been waiting on the full version of “So Appalled” since last year. Who knew that the original version would have verses from Jay-Z, Pusha T, & Cyhi Da The Prince (RZA &
Read More »Song of the Week: “Regrets”
“This is the number one rule for your set, in order to survive, gotta learn to live with regrets” Classic Jay & Premo Peter Panic from ’96. Download: Jay-Z – “Regrets&#
Read More »Jay-Z feat. Chris Martin – “Most Kingz (DJ Green Lantern Remix)”
So you really thought a Jay-Z song would drop and I wouldn’t say anything about it? (*Laughs and then gets serious*) You obviously don’t come to this site very often (My name is B-Easy
Read More »Kanye West feat. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, & Bon Iver – “Monster”
So let’s catch up: Kanye will release a song every Friday calling it G.O.O.D. Fridays. Apparently, this track is the second song of a five song album by Yeezy & Jay-Z called Watch The
Read More »Kanye West feat. Jay-Z & Swizz Beatz – “Power (remix)”
As much as I loved seeing Hov’s name attached to this remix, I’d be lying to myself if I didn’t admit that the star of this track is still Kanye. If his first two
Read More »Rick Ross feat. Jay-Z & John Legend – “Free Mason”
So far all of the tracks that have been leaked off Teflon Don sound huge. Once again Ricky & Hova connect to make a movie. I loving this track (Produced by The Inkredibles) but will
Read More »Dr. Dre feat. Jay-Z – “Under Pressure”
So I guess the mythical creature known as Detox may actually be real. I’m also guessing this track is a product of the meeting pictured above. What do I think about it? Honestly, I
Read More »Drake feat. Jay-Z & Lil’ Wayne – “Light Up (Rikers Remix)”
Love or hate Weezy, you gotta admit that his verse for “Light Up” was good (Even while in jail over the phone). The “official” version has dropped and it’ll have to do until Wayne
Read More »Jay-Z feat. Swizz Beatz – “Ultra” x Drake – “You Know, You Know”
Drake, then Kanye, now Jay-Z. Maybe my ears are just getting numb from all the new music but even I, a Jay-Z stan, wasn’t blown away by this one on first listen. Word on
Read More »Drake feat. Jay-Z – “Light Up”
“Miss Me” leaked and the excuse for not posting was that the tagged version had already been out for a second. And I didn’t post “Fireworks” because we just had another Alicia Keys/Drake joint
Read More »Jay-Z – “Maybach Music 2 (The Lost Verse)”
Oh what? You thought I wasn’t gonna post this? As the resident Jay-Z stan here at nappyafro (What’s up H20?), I almost have too. With Rick Ross talking about the new Jay-Z verse on
Read More »NY-Z: Jay-Z x Absolut [Video]
ABSOLUT Vodka presents NY-Z, a 15-minute short film featuring Jay-Z. This documentary directed by Danny Clinch paints a rare portrait of the global Hip-Hop icon. Jay-Z teams up with ABSOLUT Vodka (supporter here )
Read More »The Making Of “Hard Knock Life” [Video]
I love shit like this. I always thought 45 King was an interesting figure and this video is the story of how he made the beat for “Hard Knock Life” from Vol. 2… Hard
Read More »Jay-Z, Bono, The Edge, & Rihanna – “Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour)” [Video]
This is the performance of “Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour)” by Jay-Z, Bono, The Edge, & Rihanna at tonight’s Hope For Haiti telethon. The track will be released on iTunes which 100% of proceeds from
Read More »Snoop Dogg feat. Jay-Z – “I Wanna Rock (The Kings G-Mix)”
Snoop talked about it, now it’s here (In “Radio Rip” form though Updated with CDQ version). And to confirm my Jay-Z stan status, I will say that I think Hov did his thing here.
Read More »2009 Man Of The Year: Jay-Z
In 2008 it couldn’t be denied by anybody that it was the year of Weezy. With the release of his sixth album Tha Carter III, which saw accolades such as one million first week
Read More »2009 Album Of The Year: Jay-Z – The Blueprint 3
I wanted to write this column because when “Off That” leaked to the internet and the first tracklisting came out, I didn’t believe it. I thought Jay had fallen off, that he had gone
Read More »Jay-Z feat. Swizz Beatz – “On To The Next One” [Video]
With this video, Hov REALLY is on that new shit. Maybe even on some Lady GaGa shit. It’s still technically my favorite music video of 2010. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Read More »Ask Hov, He Don’t Want It With Curtis…
Ever since 50 Cent declared his next target would be one Shawn Carter, fans have been clamoring for the rap beef of the century. Bloggers have speculated that given 50’s ruthless nature in battle
Read More »Beanie Sigel – “How I Can Kill Jigga Man” & “Think BIG”
Last night this song was premiered on Philly’s Power 99 by DJ Comic Kev and honestly at first, I wasn’t even gonna give this a second listen. But today I’m sitting by the computer
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