Mary J. Blige, Beyoncé, Alicia Keys & Jay-Z Join Lauryn Hill Onstage @RockTheBells [Video]

Performing a string of substantially altered versions of her hits at speed [to the annoyance of some], Lauryn Hill’s Rock The Bells set yesterday at NY’s Governor’s Island ended with a star-studded roll call as Mary J Blige, Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz, Chris Rock, Jay-Z and John Legend joined the Miseducation icon onstage.

Kanye West Unleashes “Monster” ft. Jay-Z x Rick Ross x Bon Iver x Nicki Minaj

“Profit, profit, n*gga I got it – Everybody know I’m a muthaf***in monster… “ Kanye West flows on top form on this “Monster” new heat from his forthcoming EP with Jay-Z, featuring special guests Rick Ross, Bon Iver and Nicki Minaj. DOWNLOAD [via NahRight]

Kanye West x Jay-Z Collaborative EP On The Way

Kanye West took to Twitter this evening to announce his plans to release a joint 5-track EP with Jay-Z, titled Watch The Throne. The fire of their recent “Power” Remix reminds us why we love their work together. My ipod’s waiting…

Jay-Z ‘Decoded’ Hits Bookshelves In November | News/Pre-Order

Hip Hop legend-in-action [and seemingly the modern blueprint for every other new emcee that emerges] Jay-Z has collaborated with respected journalist and former editor of The Source, Dream Hampton, on a new book titled Decoded – set for international release this November. Throughout its 336 pages the hardcover, illustrated book mixes first-person memoir – tracing Jigga’s [...]

Kanye West ft Jay-Z x Swizz Beatz – “Power (RMX)” | New Music

Now… “Power” was more than UbérDope on its own… But now with Jay-Z on it alongside Kanye… New Verses x remixed beat + Swizz Beatz on hype duty… I don’t even think there is a word for it! Just press play.. End of story! [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

Jay-Z Live At Nike’s World Basketball Festival | Full Concert Video

A few hours ago Jay-Z graced the stage at New York’s Radio City Music Hall to perform a special concert at Nike’s World Basketball Festival. Watch the full concert below. Part 2 after the jump…

Lee Major (of The Inkredibles) On Making Rick Ross x Jay-Z “Free Mason” Beat | Video

Lee Major of The Inkredibles who was behind the soundbed for my favourite track on Rick Ross’ Teflon Don breaks down the making of the track. BTS: Rick Ross – Free Mason feat. Jay-Z & John Legend from Duy Nguyen on Vimeo.

Melanie Fiona & Tinchy Stryder Talk Jay-Z, Roc Nation, Steve Rifkind & The Industry | SoulCulture.TV

In part two of our exclusive conversation piece with Melanie Fiona and Tinchy Stryder, the UK emcee explains how his recently confirmed TakeOver Roc Nation joint venture came about and his plans to sign UK talent to the label [Stryder will continue to release his own music through Island], whilst Melanie clarifies the Roc’s input [...]

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