Born: Brooklyn, NY, 1970
Years Active: 2000-2008
Member of: Original Flavor
Influenced by: Eric B. & Rakim, Kool G Rap & DJ Polo
Genre: Hip-Hop
Biography: Embodying the rags-to-riches rap dream, Jay-Z pulled himself up by his bootstraps as a youth to eventually become the ...
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Nov 09 2009 5:00AM
by Tracey Ford
Filed under: Hip-Hop Videos
The Boombox Music Blog: Artist: Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys Song: 'Empire State of Mind' Why You Should Watch: The King of New York teams with Miss Keys in the video for his anthemic 'Blueprint 3' ode to the city that never sleeps. Watch the video after the jump. ... Read moreNov 06 2009 14:30PM
by Sharks
Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News, Soul/R'n'B, R'n'B News, Hip-Hop Videos, Soul/R'n'B Videos, Behind the Video
The Boombox Music Blog: Jay-Z and Alicia Keys are reportedly recording a sequel to their blockbuster single 'Empire State of Mind.' The long overdue collaboration originally appeared on Jay's 'Blueprint 3' album and resulted in a song so big it received more press during ... Read moreNov 06 2009 11:45AM
by Carter Maness
Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News
The Boombox Music Blog: On Wednesday night, Phillies second baseman Shane Victorino hit a futile ground ball to Robinson Cano to end the World Series and clinch the New York Yankees' 27th championship. Today came the party. Millions of fans lined the famed Canyon of ... Read more
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11/02/09
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10/29/09
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10/27/09
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10/26/09
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10/26/09
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10/23/09
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10/22/09
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10/16/09
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10/16/09
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10/15/09
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10/14/09
Jay-Z's 'Run This Town' Becomes Yankees' Official Song Check the stands at any important...
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10/12/09
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10/12/09
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11/10/09
Watch Robin Thicke And Jay-Z Make Magic On 'Meiple (Me I Play)' Saint Tropez, champagne ...
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11/09/09
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11/09/09
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11/08/09
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11/08/09
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11/09/09
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