Anyone who watched this year’s Grammys knows that getting The-Dream and Shawn Corey Carter together is sure to produce some level of entertainment value. To this point, though, a proper collaboration had yet to surface. Sure, the two have appeared on records together—both Jay Electronica’s “Shine Suit Theory” and The Throne’s “No Church In the Wild”—but neither seemed orchestrated in a fashion suitable to both artists’ talents. The two must’ve sensed the collective angst of listeners everywhere,...
In case you've been under a rock, The Great Gatsby's second film adaptation has caused quite the media frenzy, from a star-studded cast to an equally impressive soundtrack lineup. When Jay-Z signed on to be the soundtrack's executive producer, all expectations for the Baz Luhrmann and Leonardo DiCaprio flick were heightened (and the trailer alone was enough to really pique my interest in the first place). The tracklist boasts features and collaborations between the likes of Beyoncé, André 3000, Florence and...
Last week, Jay-Z set the internet on fire with the release of his rousing response to critics, “Open Letter”, sensationally addressing his visit to Cuba with wife, Beyonce, and the selling of his share in the Brooklyn Nets in order to venture into representing athletes. Before we even get the...
We’ve got HOV in the house and it’s so necessary. After a recent trip to Havana, Cuba to celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary, power couple Jay-Z and Beyonce are now facing a backlash from Republican lawmakers such as Florida senator Marco Rubio, who claim the power couple broke the law....
Pulling vocals and inspiration from the catchy and vibe-filled Jay Z track "Can I Get A...", Big Gigantic transform its iconic beat into an electronic anthem. It is hard to believe it has been fifteen years since "Can I Get A..." dropped, with supporting roles from Ja Rule and Amil, as...
Last week, we got a sneak preview of Kendrick Lamar's new Jay-Z-assisted of good kid, m.A.A.d. city record "Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe," remix when Young Guru debuted during SXSW at the FADER Fort and now the whole track has dropped in full. As the record has the bloggers on stand-still,...
I once took a philosophy class in college, and in this class, I read about the structure of language and how words make it difficult for people to creatively think beyond the definition of the vocabulary (this is going somewhere, trust me for one more line). That's kind of the way I feel about...
In the coming week we'll likely be inundated with a lot of great and unexpected gifts from SXSW in the form of guest appearances and live performances. Right now, topping our list is the unofficially released remix of K Dot's "Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe", which was played at a SXSW party by...
