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Zane Lowe Interviews Jay-Z

While Jigga was across the pond over the weekend, he sat down with BBC Radio 1’s Zane Lowe. In the first part of their interview, Hov talks about Roc-A-Fella’s glory days and the process behind Magna Carta Holy Grail.  Below, check out the dates for Jay’s European tour. Thu 3 Oct-13 UK, Manchester Arena Sun 6 Oct-13 Ireland, Dublin 02 Arena Tue 8 Oct-13 UK, Birmingham NIA Arena Thu 10 Oct-13 UK, London O2 Arena Fri 11 Oct-13 UK, London O2 […]

Jay-Z Magna Carta Holy Grail Tops Charts

Numbers don’t lie—or do they? Despite Billboard not counting Jay-Z’s million seller, the tangible edition of Magna Carta Holy Grail has sold approximately 528,208 copies. If the number holds up, this will mark Hov’s 13th number one album. Watch out Paul, John, George, and Ringo; he’s on your ass. Pause. Final tally tomorrow. UPDATE:  527,000 copies sold. Oh, what a feeling!

Jay-Z Covers NME

Back again, Jiggaman’s mug takes the front display of London’s New Musical Express magazine. Read the article after the jump. Michael Stipe of REM has told NME that he is “thrilled” that Jay-Z chose to include lyrics by his band on his latest album ‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’. Speaking to NME as part of this week’s cover feature on the US rapper, Stipe discussed his relationship with Jay-Z and his reaction to words from his  song ‘Losing My Religion’ appearing on his new song ‘Heaven’. […]

Jay-Z & JT “Holy Grail” At Wireless Festival

After joining Justin the previous night, JT returned the favor during Hov’s set last night for a live performance of Magna Carta Holy Grail‘s opening track. What an encore. After the jump check out Hov performing more cuts from Magna Carta Holy Grail including “FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt”, “SomewhereInAmerica”, “Picasso Baby” & “Beach Is Better”.

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