The Roc’s is in the building! Last night, Jay-Z and Dame Dash crossed paths at music exec Chaka Pilgrim’s birthday party. Hov said in an interview he couldn’t remember the last time he saw his former partner, so hopefully this is a sign of things to come.
It’s HB-hOv. And tonight, Jay-Z was back on Real Time With Bill Maher. He spoke on art, Magna Carta Holy Grail, possible induction into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame, and of course, politics as usual.
If you draw, better be Picasso. After Jay-Z’s appearance on Real Time, came the premiere of his video, “Picasso Baby”. The clip was directed by Mark Romanek at the Pace art gallery in NYC. Cameos include, well, damn near everyone. Download Magna Carta Holy Grail here.
While in Los Angeles, Hov called Power 106’s morning drive. He talked about touring with JT, inspiration, hyphen Craigslist ad, and tonight’s “Picasso Baby” video premiere. In other news, “Holy Grail” has gone gold.
Black? Disenfranchised? Kids crying? Blame Jay-Z! In the wake of the on going controversy surrounding Jay-Z and Harry Belafonte, yours truly called Qdeezy’s show on Hot 107.9 in Philly. I also spoke to the good folks at VIBE about the hoopla.
Harry Belafonte appeared on MSNBC yesterday to discuss the Dream Defenders initiative and Stand Your Ground law in Florida. Afterward, the conversation shifted to Jay-Z’s criticism of him in his interview with YN. Last year, Belafonte told The Hollywood Reporter that Hov and Beyoncé “turned their back on social responsibility”. He later said he was willing to meet with the couple to iron out their differences.
Hov’s Picasso Baby: A Performance Art Film, which was shot at NY’s Pace Gallery earlier this month, will debut on HBO on August 2 at 11 pm EST. He will also appear on Real Time with Bill Maher following the premiere. Y’all basic subscribers might want to upgrade. Young H-O on HBO.
Its the battle of the laughs. Before Hov took the field at Yankee Stadium last weekend, YN caught up with him for a special sit-down of The Truth. In the first part, Jay talks about Magna Carta Holy Grail, Samsung deal, and new legends. UPDATE: In the second segment, Jay discusses the business of sports management and the shifting nature of industry competition. He notes how the fight for talent has changed as digital platforms—ranging from daily fantasy sports apps to […]
Man, this drop from Masspike Miles is seriously smooth from start to finish. The Road Less Traveled totally delivers on that signature R&B vibe, and the production choices across these tracks are just insane. It honestly feels more complete than a lot of full-length albums out right now. Tracks like "Devoted" with Bun B and the title track hit different when you are just cruising around the city late at night. If you are heading out to grab the physical copy or hitting up a late-night listening session across town, trying to flag down reliable taxi services can sometimes be a real hassle, so planning ahead definitely saves the mood. Overall, this project proves why he is such a vital part of the Maybach crew. Definitely keep this one on repeat for a while.