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]]>This Friday marked the release of comeback singles of two of the biggest stars working today. Ariana Grande gave us a taste of her upcoming seventh studio album with a new catchy bop “Yes, And?”, while Lil Nas X made quite a commotion with his comeback single “J Christ”.
Friday also introduced us to several highly-anticipated new albums, including Kali Uchis’ Orquídeas, which she promoted with the release of “Igual Que Un Ángel” ft. Peso Pluma. It was also a great week for hip-hop fans, with 21 Savage and Kid Cudi both sharing new albums with the world.
Fans of alternative music won’t be disappointed by our list, either, since several leading indie and rock artists made the cut. Suki Waterhouse rocked our world with the new song “OMG”, MGMT teased the release of their new album with “Nothing To Declare”, while The Black Keys gave us a major throwback with “Beautiful People (Stay High)”.
Ariana Grande – “yes, and?”
Kali Uchis – “Igual Que Un Ángel (ft. Peso Pluma)”
Kid Cudi, Travis Scott – “GET OFF ME”
Lil Nas X – “J Christ”
MGMT – “Nothing To Declare”
21 Savage – “Redrum”
The Black Keys – “Beautiful People (Stay High)”
Suki Waterhouse – “OMG”
Jeymes Samuel x D’Angelo x JAY Z – “I Want You Forever”
The Smile – “Friend of a Friend”
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]]>Jay-Z recently attended the premiere of The Book Of Clarence, which he helped produce, and discussed the possibility of headlining the Super Bowl with Entertainment Tonight.
“To get on stage for the Super Bowl halftime show? I don’t know. I thought it would be selfish to pick myself too early, but maybe one year,” explained Jay-Z.
The Grammy-winning rapper may not take the Super Bowl stage anytime soon, but he can’t wait to see Usher headline the next halftime show. He described him as “one of the greatest performers that we’ve seen in our time” and added he’s going to take his rightful place among the Super Bowl halftime show legends.
Jay-Z has been serving as the NFL’s live music entertainment strategist through his company Roc Nation since 2019, and he produced several iconic halftime show performances over the years. Rihanna was the most recent artist to take the Super Bowl stage last year, and she set a new record for the most-watched halftime show of all time.
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]]>The business magazine did a cover story on Jay-Z, explaining how he managed to build his empire and accumulate ten-figure fortune thanks to his many creative and business endeavors.
“Jay-Z has accumulated a fortune that conservatively totals $1 billion, making him one of only a handful of entertainers to become a billionaire – and the first hip-hop artist to do so. Jay-Z’s steadily growing kingdom is expansive, encompassing liquor, art, real estate and stakes in companies like Uber,” explains Forbes.
If you’re wondering where the rest of his fortune lies, check out the full breakdown below:
Armand de Brignac champagne – $310 million
Cash and investments – $220 million
D’Ussé cognac – $100 million
Tidal – $100 million
Roc Nation – $75 million
Music catalogue – $75 million
Art collection – $70 million
Real estate – $50 million
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Nile Rodgers, who confirmed Elliot’s nomination called her “one of his best song writers of all time.”
“I’ve written with a lot of women songwriters, but not nearly enough. That’s sort of my secret goal—I want to have more women songwriters,” he said. “Elliott was one of my favorite writers of all time.”
Elliot made her debut into rap in 1997 and won her first Grammy with “Get Ur Freak On” in 2001. She has a long list of writing credits, including works with Mary J. Blige, Whitney Houston and Jennifer Hudson.
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]]>Some really amazing music videos were produced in 2018 and we will be watching them again and again for years to come. In addition to being visually stunning, they pushed boundaries by exploring important social issues and sending a powerful message to everyone who sees them.
Take a look at our list of top 10 music videos of 2018 and see if your favorites made the cut!
The Carters – APES**T
Tierra Whack – Whack World
Childish Gambino – This Is America
Ariana Grande – Thank U, Next
Drake – God’s Plan
Kali Uchis – After The Storm
Kendrick Lamar & SZA – All the Stars
Troye Sivan – Bloom
Janelle Monáe – Dirty Computer
Travis Scott ft. Drake – Sicko Mode
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]]>The Carters – “Apes**t“
Beyoncé and Jay-Z took the world by storm with their collaborative album Everything Is Love. It featured several powerful tracks, but Apes**t was the one that really stood out.
Maroon 5 and Cardi B – “Girls Like You”
Love it or hate it, Girls Like You was the song that was literally everywhere this year and it’s one of a few tracks to cross the 1 billion mark on YouTube in 2018.
Marshmello and Anne-Marie – “Friends”
Marshmello’s sophomore album came packed with amazing collaborations, and it would be a travesty not to include one on the list.
Calvin Harris and Sam Smith – “Promises”
Calvin Harris and Sam Smith are a match made in heaven and their radio-friendly tune will have you dancing all night long.
Clean Bandit and Demi Lovato – “Solo”
2018 gave us several pretty great break-up anthems, but this is the one we just can’t get enough of.
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]]>This side project caught everyone’s eye after the band’s record label Parlophone tweeted about signing a new bend called Los Unidades, accompanied with a blurry image of four people. Fans did some digging and quickly discovered the members of this mystery band are none others than Chris Martin, Jon Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion.
It’s unclear why they felt all of this is necessary, but we’re guessing they’re trying to create some buzz for a good cause. Songs recorded under the new name Los Unidades will be featured on the Global Citizen EP 1, which is tied in with Global Citizen Festival Mandela 100 taking place in December.
All proceeds will go towards efforts to end global poverty and the list of performers also includes Beyoncé, Jay-Z and Ed Sheeran. Chris Martin was the one who curated the festival, alongside band’s manager Dave Holmes.
“It was a real honor to help further the Global Citizen movement by putting together this release alongside Chris and Parlophone. We’ve ended up with so many incredible performers, and we’re all extremely proud of the finished EP. May it be the first of many,” said Holmes about the upcoming event.
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]]>OutKast: Stankonia
This hip hop duo released their fourth studio album titled Stankonia in 2000, and it was a significant success. Incorporating a diverse array of styles, the album touched subjects like sexuality, politics, African-American culture and parenthood. With singles like “B.O.B,” “Ms. Jackson” and “So Fresh, So Clean,” OutKast won a Grammy for Best Rap Album for Stankonia which is now considered one of the greatest albums of the 21st century.
Eminem: The Eminem Show
The Eminem Show was released in 2002 and peaked at number one in 19 countries worldwide. It is one of the best-selling albums in history and one of most celebrated hip hop albums of the 21st century with singles like “Without Me,” “Cleanin’ Out My Closet,” “Superman” and “Sing for the Moment.”
Kanye West: The College Dropout
The debut studio album from Kanye West dropped in 2004, bringing world fame to the young rapper. With singles like “Through the Wire,” “Jesus Walks,” “All Falls Down” and “Slow Jamz,” Kanye displayed all of his lyricism and social awareness, tackling issues like religion, higher education, materialism, and others.
Jay-Z: The Blueprint
Jay-Z is undoubtedly one of the best rappers alive with a career spanning over three decades. His sixth studio album, The Blueprint, is praised by fans and critics alike and is considered one of both Jay-Z’s and hip hop’s brightest moments. Released in 2001, album shifted the sound genre, setting a blueprint for future rappers.
Kendrick Lamar: To Pimp A Butterfly
Our list of top 5 hip hop albums of the 21st century bows out with 2015’s To Pimp A Butterfly. Kendrick Lamar gained worldwide recognition with this album from both the audience and the critics. He called out the hypocrisies in both the black community and outside of it. It is a poetic masterpiece, earning Kendrick three Grammy Awards in categories Best Rap Song for “I,” Best Rap Performance for “Alright” and Album of the Year.
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]]>On the Run II stadium tour will see Beyonce and Jay-Z performing 15 dates in Europe in June, including shows in the UK, Netherlands, France, Germany, and Spain. After Europe, the couple will tour North America, starting with a show in Cleveland on July 25 and finishing with a gig in Vancouver on October 2.
The tickets for all the shows on the tour will become available on March 19, via LiveNation.com. Citi card, Beyhive members, and TIDAL subscribers will have the opportunity to grab their tickets earlier, starting on March 14.
You can check out the full dates for the tour of Beyonce and Jay-Z below.
June 6 – Cardiff, UK @ Principality Stadium
June 9 – Glasgow, UK @ Hampden Park
June 13 – Manchester, UK @ Etihad Stadium
June 15 – London, UK @ London Stadium
June 19 – Amsterdam, NL @ Amsterdam Arena
June 23 – Copenhagen, DK @ Parken Stadium
June 25 – Stockholm, SW @ Friends Arena
June 28 – Berlin, DE @ Olympiastadion
June 30 – Warsaw, PL @ Stadion Narodowy
July 3 – Cologne, DE @ RheinEnergieStadion
July 6 – Milan, IT @ San Siro
July 8 – Rome, IT @ Stadio Olympico
July 11 – Barcelona, ES @ Olympics Stadium
July 14 – Paris, FR @ Stade de France
July 17 – Nice, FR @ Allianz Riviera
July 25 – Cleveland, OH @ FirstEnergy Stadium
July 28 – Washington, DC @ FedEx Field
July 30 – Philadelphia, PA @ Lincoln Financial Field
August 2 – East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium
August 5 – Boston, MA @ Gillette Stadium
August 8 – Minneapolis, MN @ US Bank Stadium
August 10 – Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field
August 13 – Detroit, MI @ Ford Field
August 18 – Buffalo, NY @ New Era Field
August 23 – Nashville, TN @ Vanderbilt Stadium
August 25 – Atlanta, GA @ Mercedes Benz Stadium
August 29 – Orlando, FL @ Camping World Stadium
August 31 – Miami, FL @ Hard Rock Stadium
September 11 – Arlington, TX @ AT&T Stadium
September 13 – New Orleans, LA @ Mercedes-Benz Superdome
September 15 – Houston, TX @ NRG Stadium
September 19 – Phoenix, AZ @ University of Phoenix Stadium
September 22 – Los Angeles, CA @ Rose Bowl
September 27 – San Diego, CA @ SDCCU Stadium
September 29 – Santa Clara, CA @ Levi’s Stadium
October 2 – Vancouver, BC @ BC Place
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]]>“We are absolutely thrilled and delighted to honor JAY-Z with this year’s GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Award. His contributions as an industry trailblazer and music visionary only begin to touch on the tremendous impact he’s made both in entertainment and beyond,” – said Neil Portnow, President and CEO of the Recording Academy. “JAY-Z also embodies the vibrant spirit of New York City and we couldn’t imagine a more fitting honoree as we return to Manhattan for this year’s GRAMMY Awards.”
“JAY-Z is a quintessential icon and I couldn’t be happier and more excited to share the evening with him,” – added Co-host of the Pre-Grammy Gala, Clive Davis. “What a night this will be!”
This award will add up to the 21 Grammy Awards JAY-Z already won for his music. He is also one of the best-selling musicians of all time, reaching more than 100 million albums sold during his career. The rapper is also known for his accomplishments besides music, establishing himself as a successful businessman. JAY-Z co-founded the Roc-A-Fella Records and also founded companies Roc Nation and Roc Nation Sports. Finally, he owns the music streaming service Tidal, which has over three million subscribers.
JAY-Z recently released his thirteenth studio album titled 4:44, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, making it his 13th consecutive album to top the charts. The album received widespread acclaim from the critics and audience, being listed as one of the best albums of 2017 on numerous lists and nominated for multiple Grammy Awards. 4:44 features guest appearances from Frank Ocean, Damian Marley, and Beyoncé.
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