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Jay-Z

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2012

    SXSW '13 to Go Ultra-Ironic; Celine Dion, Garth Brooks, Glen Frey, Kenny G, Loverboy Set to Perform

    SXSW used to be a festival where the next Bruce Springsteen, Lil Wayne or Jay-Z performed. Now it's a festival where Bruce Springsteen, Lil Wayne or Jay-Z perform. What was once the Independent Spirit Awards has turned into the Oscars. Which makes you wonder: What's the point of SXSW? Having now g ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2012

    Your Valentine's Guide to a Musical Breakup

    Maybe it's the pressure to be ever so romantic, but breakups and Valentine's Day seem to go hand in hand. So, for those looking for the perfect parting gift, I'd like to encourage you to explore the art of the not-so-subtle mix tape. This method may sound harsh, but in a world of text/email dumping ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 8, 2012

    Okay, Jay-Z Probably Isn't Nicki Minaj, but This Is Worth a Listen

    Vice recently ran a funny little blog post which aimed to "prove" that hot-topic rapper/singer Nicki Minaj's voice on record is simply Jay-Z's sped up. The argument is not very convincing, but this slowed-down video for "Super Bass" is pretty great, and it's pretty fun to imagine Jay starting off a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 18, 2012

    Check Out the Results of Village Voice's 2011 Pazz and Jop Polls

    The results are in! Village Voice has revealed the results of 2011's Pazz and Jop poll, which asks music critics across the country to name and rank their top ten albums and songs of the year. Here's the top ten albums:1. tUnE-yArDs, w h o k i l l 2. PJ Harvey, Let England Shake 3. Jay-Z and Kanye W ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2011

    Feeding The Monster: Kanye Turns Diva, Jay-Z Basks In Our Love, Friday At The Tacoma Dome

    Stephen GiangJay​ The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) Friday, December 16 Tacoma Dome To the surprise of exactly no one, spectacle was the order of the night Friday, when The Throne Inc. pulled into Tacoma. Even outside the T Dome, the event had provoked action and reaction: a radio station kara ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 14, 2011

    Jay-Z & Kanye West

    Stephen GiangJay​ The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) Friday, December 16 Tacoma Dome To the surprise of exactly no one, spectacle was the order of the night Friday, when The Throne Inc. pulled into Tacoma. Even outside the T Dome, the event had provoked action and reaction: a radio station kara ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 6, 2011

    The New Wave: Extremely High Quality Unofficial Fan Videos

    Kanye West and Jay Z - No Church In The Wild (music video) from High5Collective on Vimeo. Just this morning, Los Angeles-based artist collective called High5Collective released an unofficial music video for Jay-Z and Kanye West's "No Church In The Wild" (above), a track from Watch The Throne. Such ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2011

    The 5 Best Reviews of Jay-Z and Kanye West's Watch the Throne (...So Far)

    Y'all already know what it's about, but just in case you've been sleeping all week, here's a quick round-up of the best Watch the Throne reviews to hit since Monday, from ALL_CAPS satire to socio-economic analysis. Enjoy. 1. "Look At Me": An Oral History of Watch the Throne by Abe Beame for Passi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2011

    Jay-Z & Karaoke Don't Mix at CC's Lounge, But Hornitos Helps

    Causing 99 Problems in Burien.​One of the few positives about the Fourth of July landing on a Monday this year was that CC's Lounge in Burien moved their karaoke up to 6 p.m. so people could sing and still get out to catch the fireworks. I hope to someday live in a world where karaoke starts t ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 13, 2011

    Hugo

    Causing 99 Problems in Burien.​One of the few positives about the Fourth of July landing on a Monday this year was that CC's Lounge in Burien moved their karaoke up to 6 p.m. so people could sing and still get out to catch the fireworks. I hope to someday live in a world where karaoke starts t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2011

    Girl Talk at the Showbox SoDo: Partyin' Partyin' (Yeah) Fun Fun Fun Fun

    Girl Talk photo by Victoria Holt from Tuesday night's slideshow​Everything happens so fast and so relentlessly at a Girl Talk concert--and because his whole mix is just one big, rapid jumble of other songs--it's hard to keep track of it all. Mostly, what you end up noticing are a few really ef ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2011

    The Grammys: What Did All Mean, Maaaan?

    via Hipster Runoff​Last night, with breaks only for the Simpsons, dinner, and a quick nip down the pub (the Cha Cha), I watched as much of the Grammys as I felt like. Riveting stuff as always. Lady Gaga wore something. Katy Perry's rack sang a song. Somehow I missed Cee-Lo Green singing with ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2011

    Hugo's "99 Problems" EP Is On Sale at Easy Street for Less Than a Dollar!

    ​Yes, we've been talking about Hugo a lot these past couple weeks--but that is because he is a) a cool dude, and b) the performer of one of the hottest songs in Seattle right now--his stomptacular cover of his boss Jay-Z's "99 Problems." Still haven't heard it? Easy Street's got the five-son ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 24, 2011

    Hugo on Jay-Z & "99 Problems": "I Said, Listen, I Want to Do Your Song, and I Want to Put a Banjo on It. What Do You Think About That?"

    If you listen to the radio, you've heard Hugo's banjo-plunking, sacrilegious cover of Jay-Z's "99 Problems"--it's the #2 most requested song on 107.7 The End right now, and the New York (by way of London, by way of Thailand) singer was in town last night, playing a show at EMP. Hip-hop fans, don't ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 12, 2011

    The Hood Internet

    If you listen to the radio, you've heard Hugo's banjo-plunking, sacrilegious cover of Jay-Z's "99 Problems"--it's the #2 most requested song on 107.7 The End right now, and the New York (by way of London, by way of Thailand) singer was in town last night, playing a show at EMP. Hip-hop fans, don't ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2010

    Band of Horses' New Video For "Dilly" Features Dancing Motorcycle Gang in the Desert

    ​Band of Horses premiered another music video from Infinite Arms today -- the "Dilly" clip was shot by Philip Andelman (whose work includes Beyonce's "Halo," John Mayer's "Waiting on the World to Change," and more videos by the Jonas Brothers, Lenny Kravitz, Jay-Z, and Ryan Adams); the song it ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 22, 2010

    Legendary Producer Ski Beatz Proves He Hasn't Missed a Beat with 24 Hour Karate School

    ​Artist: Ski Beatz Album: 24 Hour Karate School Release date: September 21 (Today) Rating (Skip, Stream, or Buy): Buy Download: "Nothing But Us" Feat. Curren$y & Smoke DZA Remember "Dead Presidents II," the first single off Jay-Z's debut record Reasonable Doubt all the way back in 1996? That ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 12, 2010

    The Genius of Jay-Z: Humor, Rhymes, and NYC

    Jay-ZDuff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what music is circulating through his space every Monday.​I was listening to someone else's iPod the other day, and when the music of Jay-Z suddenly came on, it made me realize just why he is so fucking huge. He is a gen ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2010

    A.M. Music News: Eddie Vedder's Advice to Ohio, Green Day's "Rip This Joint," and The Physics' Three Piece

    -- NBC: In Day One of Rolling Stones Week on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Green Day covered "Rip This Joint" (above). The celebration of the reissue of the Stones' Exile On Main St. continues tonight with Keith Urban, Sheryl Crow Wednesday, and Phish on Thursday. -- STG: Hey Marseilles are openi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2010

    Jack White's Newest Collaborator Is...Hova?

    ​In the new issue of UK GQ, Jack White revealed that he's recorded a song with someone a bit hipper than Loretta Lynn: Jay-Z. Says White: "I just did a record with Jay-Z. We did a song together a few weeks ago. It was incredible. I played him something that I've been kicking around for a while ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2010

    A.M. Music News: Sunny Day Real Estate, Bonnaroo, Pink Floyd, Weezy

    ​Spin: Sunny Day Real Estate, in its original lineup, will record a new record this year! Rolling Stone: Bonnaroo 2010 will be headlined by Jay-Z, Stevie Wonder, Dave Matthews Band, Kings of Leon... and Conan O'Brien. NYT: Pink Floyd wins lawsuit against EMI. Yahoo: Lil Wayne finally begin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2010

    Duff McKagan: Underground Is the New Mainstream

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what's circulating through his iPod every Monday.​Somebody asked me last week if I could open up for discussion the difference between "mainstream" success for a band or artist, and "underground" success. So here goes: Back ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2009

    Live Review: A Cocksure Jay-Z Brings His Swagger to Key Arena

    Jay-Z performed at the Key Arena on Saturday, October 17, 2009.​Hard to believe, but a decade has passed since Jay-Z came to Seattle on the Hard Knock Life Tour. In the late '90s, the rapper sparked buzz as a leader in post Tupac and Biggie hip-hop. Today, he's a superstar with a net worth of ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 14, 2009

    Jay-Z

    Jay-Z performed at the Key Arena on Saturday, October 17, 2009.​Hard to believe, but a decade has passed since Jay-Z came to Seattle on the Hard Knock Life Tour. In the late '90s, the rapper sparked buzz as a leader in post Tupac and Biggie hip-hop. Today, he's a superstar with a net worth of ... More >>

  • Music

    October 14, 2009

    The Short List: This Week’s Recommended Shows

    Jay-Z performed at the Key Arena on Saturday, October 17, 2009.​Hard to believe, but a decade has passed since Jay-Z came to Seattle on the Hard Knock Life Tour. In the late '90s, the rapper sparked buzz as a leader in post Tupac and Biggie hip-hop. Today, he's a superstar with a net worth of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 13, 2009

    Who's Afraid of Rap in Public Places? Not Seattle Center

    ​While establishments around Seattle have been turning to opera, country, classical music, or even show tunes (!) to try to discourage undesirable people from congregating or misbehaving in the areas around their premises, Seattle Center will have none of that. This week, KeyArena began pumpi ... More >>

  • Music

    September 9, 2009

    A Shot in the Dark: Break Between Innings

    Safeco Field's dance party between at-bats.

  • Blogs

    June 24, 2009

    Buffalo Madonna and DJ Darwin Speak Out on Being Found Not Guilty

    Kyle JohnsonYesterday, a jury found local DJ, Ty Finnan, better known as DJ Darwin of the group Mad Rad, not guilty of gross misdemeanor assault stemming from a much publicized fight at Neumos on January 12th, 2009. I spoke with Terry Radjaw about the situation yesterday and he was excited to know t ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 8, 2009

    Fresh Espresso

    Thursday, April 9

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2009

    Best Pregnant Performance in History?

    Even her fetus has swagger Considering that M.I.A.'s due date was last night, it seemed impossible that the Sri Lankan pop singer would even attend the Grammy's yesterday let alone perform at them. But sure enough, the biggest surprise, and in my opinion, most captivating performance of the night w ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 2, 2008

    Ratatat

    Monday, July 7

  • Music

    January 9, 2008

    What Do You Do After the Hustle You Can't Knock?

    Jay-Z quits his day job.

  • Blogs

    January 8, 2008

    Several Coffee Slayings, Blue Sequins Swaying, Five Tons of Bling, Very Sexy Boys, Brits Full of Joy, Electro /Dance Rock Noise and a Duo Singing So Sweetly

    Jay-Z quits his day job.

  • Blogs

    December 27, 2007

    What Do You Do After the Hustle You Can't Knock?

    Jay-Z quits his day job.

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2007

    Gay Bands to "Watch Out For"

    Jay-Z quits his day job.

  • Music

    December 27, 2006

    Snap to It

    Comeback kids, rhymin' Limeys, and songs about partying defined Hip-Hop Nation in 2006.

  • Music

    April 13, 2005

    Oh My Gosh

    Comeback kids, rhymin' Limeys, and songs about partying defined Hip-Hop Nation in 2006.

  • Music

    March 2, 2005

    Heartbeats

    Comeback kids, rhymin' Limeys, and songs about partying defined Hip-Hop Nation in 2006.

  • Arts

    February 16, 2005

    Days of Being Wild

    Also: Ergonomicon, Ghostface, Bob Roll, and Rebecca.

  • Music

    January 5, 2005

    Bridging the Gaps

    Rap legend Nas broadens his scope with the two-CD Street's Disciple.

  • Film

    December 8, 2004

    Bear Cub

    Also: The Big Red One, Cowboys & Angels, and Fade to Black.

  • Music

    August 18, 2004

    Point of Return

    The Roots get comfortable, stay put.

  • Music

    March 17, 2004

    Change Clothes

    Jay-Z, ringtones, and the limits of the remix.

  • Music

    August 20, 2003

    Survivor Tactics

    Beyonc頡nd Ashanti dont quite become their own women.

  • Music

    September 12, 2001

    Gettin' It on the Streets

    Beyonc頡nd Ashanti dont quite become their own women.

  • Music

    August 15, 2001

    Roc Star Beef

    Hip-hop's lyrical fight club

  • Music

    March 28, 2001

    Ghostown.com

    Hip-hop's lyrical fight club

  • Music

    November 22, 2000

    Fathers figure

    Hip-hop's lyrical fight club

  • Film

    September 6, 2000

    Jigga who?

    Jay-Z's tour doc is overshadowed by his manager.

  • Music

    February 2, 2000

    Jay Z, Scritti Politti, and more.

    Jay-Z's tour doc is overshadowed by his manager.

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