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Jay-Z and Kanye West to make another album

Music Gossip

28 May 2012

Jay-Z and Kanye West are to record another album together. The duo - who are currently on a joint European tour - are planning to return to the studio to work on another record following the success of last year's 'Watch The Throne'. Producer Mike…

Kanye West leads BET Awards

Music Gossip

23 May 2012

Kanye West leads nominations at the BET Awards with seven. The 'Stronger' rapper's Watch the Throne project with Jay-Z dominated nominations, earning nods in the Best Group, Collaboration, and Viewer's Choice categories, while its videos to 'N****s…

King Charles to perform on moon?

Music Gossip

18 May 2012

King Charles wants to be the first artist to perform on the moon. The London born musician, real name Charles Costa, wants to be the first artist to perform on the moon despite admitting "it will be challenging". Speaking ahead of an exclusive…

Jay-Z thought he'd be more inspired by Blue's birth

Music Gossip

15 May 2012

Jay-Z thought he would be "more inspired" by the birth of his daughter. The rapper became father for the first time in January to baby Blue Ivy with wife Beyonce Knowles, and although he thought the experience would have him locked in the studio with…

Rita Ora embraces the Rihanna comparisons

Music Gossip

10 May 2012

Rita Ora takes being compared to Rihanna as a "compliment". The budding R&B signer's debut single, 'R.I.P.' - which features Tinie Tempah - was first offered to Rihanna, and Rita is honoured to be compared to the star. The 21-year-old told Digital…

Rita Ora wants to show Kosovan influence

Music Gossip

9 May 2012

Rita Ora wants to work on Kosovan music. The 21-year-old singer moved to the UK from the war-torn Balkan country when she was just one year old and still remains in touch with her roots, and hopes to eventually perform in the region and use its…

Beastie Boys' Mike D pays tribute to late band mate Adam Horovitz

Music Gossip

8 May 2012

Beastie Boys rapper Mike Diamond has paid tribute to late bandmate Adam Yauch. Mike admitted he has been in a "blur of deep emotions" since 47-year-old Adam's passing on Friday (04.05.2012) after a three-year battle with cancer in his parotid gland…

Nicki Minaj can't tone down

Music Gossip

7 May 2012

Nicki Minaj worries she always has to be outlandish. The 'Starships' singer is known for her eccentric outfits and outspoken attitude and thinks she now always has to be like that because it will disappoint people if she relaxes. She said: "So…

Rita Ora only wanted to sing

Music Gossip

6 May 2012

Rita Ora couldn't imagine anything doing anything other than singing. The 'Hot Right Now' hitmaker says she has always wanted a career as a singer and had no back-up plan if her dreams failed to materialise. She said: "There's no one in my family…

Beyonce Knowles' joke song

Music Gossip

3 May 2012

Beyonce Knowles' 'Run the World (Girls)' started out as a "joke". The 2011 single - which reached number 29 in the US Billboard chart and 11 on the UK singles chart - features a sample from 'Pon De Floor', a track producer Diplo made with his group…

Jay-Z only aimed as high as Gold record

Music Gossip

3 Apr 2012

Jay-Z never thought he'd achieve more than a Gold record at the start of his career. The '99 Problems' hitmaker has released a new video in which he talks about his early motivation, and how he only aimed as high as selling 500,000 units of his debut…

Rihanna starts seventh album

Music Gossip

30 Mar 2012

Rihanna has already started work on her next album. The singer only released sixth album, 'Talk That Talk,' in November 2011, but is already coming up with ideas for a seventh record. She told Capital Radio: "I'm definitely thinking about the next…

Jay-Z performs intimate SXSW show

Music Gossip

13 Mar 2012

Jay-Z performed an intimate show at South by Southwest (SXSW) festival last night (12.03.12). The 'Encore' rapper was given a police escort from the airport to perform at the special show in Austin, Texas, for a crowd of just 2,800. The set was…

Jay-Z has 'simple' concept for new album

Music Gossip

6 Mar 2012

Jay-Z has a "simple" concept and a title for his new album. The 'On to the Next One' rapper - who became a father for the first time in January - is already working on his 12th record, and according to studio engineer Young Guru, has a focussed idea…

Jay-Z and Kanye West bring Watch the Throne to Europe

Music Gossip

21 Feb 2012

Jay-Z and Kanye West are bringing their 'Watch the Throne' tour to Europe. The two rappers are transporting their huge stage spectacular over from North America - where they completed a sold out 35-date tour - in May, to play dates in England…

Adele's red carpet nerves

Music Gossip

19 Feb 2012

Adele gets stomach cramps on the red carpet because she gets so nervous. Although she was the main attraction at the Grammy Awards last Sunday (12.02.12), leaving the ceremony with six prizes, the 23-year-old singer doesn't enjoy attending glitzy…

Two Door Cinema Club's hip hop influence

Music Gossip

20 Jan 2012

Two Door Cinema Club's second album is influenced by hip-hop artists. The 'I Can Talk' group - Alex Trimble, Kevin Baird and Sam Halliday - are living and working in Glasgow on the follow up to debut 'Tourist History', and claim it will see them move…

Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z to record space video

Music Gossip

12 Jan 2012

Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z could record a music video in space. Music executives have reportedly been discussing the possibility of filming on one of Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic spaceships - due to launch later this year - and the couple are…

Beyonce Knowles gives birth

Celebrity Gossip

8 Jan 2012

Beyonce Knowles has given birth to a baby girl. The 'Single Ladies' singer and rapper husband Jay-Z welcomed their first child together at the Lenox Hill Hospital in New York last night (07.01.11) and have decided to name her Ivy Blue Carter…

Jay-Z thinks hip-hop is mellow

Music Gossip

1 Oct 2011

Jay Z thinks marijuana has made hip-hop more "mellow". The '99 Problems' hitmaker believes the genre has changed over the years to become less intense, and thinks that is due to the drug consumption of some of his peers. He said: "Public Enemy…

Chris Martin wishes he had an Empire State of Mind

Music Gossip

30 Sep 2011

Chris Martin wishes he had written 'Empire State of Mind'. The Coldplay rocker was envious when his friend Jay-Z unveiled the song when they performed together, but admits hearing great songs by other artist helps inspire him in his own career. He…

Rap fan Debbie Harry

Music Gossip

8 Sep 2011

Debbie Harry is a fan of rappers Jay-Z and Ludacris. The Blondie singer has long been influenced by hip hop - with the band's song 'Rapture' featuring her rapping and a break dancer in the video - and Debbie still keeps up with today's rap…

Jay-Z and Kanye West lined up for Jackson tribute

Music Gossip

9 Aug 2011

Jay-Z, Justin Bieber, Chris Brown and Kayne West have been approached to join the 'Michael Forever' tribute concert. The show marking the life of Michael Jackson - who passed away from acute Propofol intoxication in June 2009, as he was preparing to…

Elbow fan Jay-Z

Music Gossip

2 Aug 2011

Jay-Z is a fan of Elbow. The '99 Problems' rapper is a fan of the 'Neat Little Rows' indie group after seeing them from the side of the stage at this year's Glastonbury festival. Radio DJ Jo Whiley, who was hosting the first 'Persil Pass on the…

Jay-Z and Kanye West have Redding blessing

Music Gossip

27 Jul 2011

Jay-Z and Kanye West have the blessing of Otis Redding's family to sample his track 'Try a Little Tenderness'. The hip-hop superstars sampled the late singer's classic tune for their track 'Otis' on their The Throne project, but had to get permission…

Adele inspired by Winehouse's attitude

Music Gossip

26 Jul 2011

Amy Winehouse's attitude inspired Adele's career. The 'Rolling in the Deep' hitmaker and Amy are the only British female solo artists to enjoy wide scale success in America over the last decade, and Adele admits she learned a huge lesson about being…

Jay-Z and Kanye West confirm release date

Music Gossip

19 Jul 2011

Jay-Z and Kanye West will release their long-awaited album next month. The rap duo - who are joined on 'Watch the Throne' by a range of guest stars including Jay-Z's wife Beyonce Knowles and 'Grenade' hitmaker Bruno Mars - placed the record on…

Paolo Nutini ready for Jay-Z record

Music Gossip

18 Jul 2011

Paolo Nutini is "ready" to record with Jay-Z. The US rapper is reportedly keen to collaborate with the Scottish singer, but the 'Candy' hitmaker is unsure on what to do next to make the duet happen. He said: "What happens next? I don't know, I…

Alicia Keys surprised Empire conquered charts

Music Gossip

15 Jul 2011

Alicia Keys and Jay-Z were both "surprised" by the success of 'Empire State of Mind'. The pair initially worried their duet - which became one of the biggest hits both artists have ever had - was "too New York", but soon realised it had a universal…

Jay-Z wants Adele interview

Music Gossip

28 Jun 2011

Jay-Z is "keen" to work with Adele. The hip-hop star met the 'Rolling in the Deep' hitmaker for lunch in London to discuss a possible collaboration and the rapper thinks the pair can make a "massive record" together after she made him laugh…

Beyonce Knowles' long Glastonbury rehearsals

Music Gossip

23 Jun 2011

Beyonce Knowles is rehearsing for 210 hours every day ahead of her Glastonbury show. The 'Halo' hitmaker headlines the world-famous music event in Somerset, South West England, on Sunday (26.06.11) and is determined to give the best show she can, so…

Jay-Z had no special requests

Music Gossip

18 Jun 2011

Emily Eavis says Jay-Z was one of the most down-to-earth acts to have performed at Glastonbury. The hip-hop superstar headlined the world-famous festival in 2008 and while the decision caused outrage is some parts, the organiser - daughter of…

Tinchy Stryder impressed by grounded Jay-Z

Music Gossip

14 Apr 2011

Tinchy Stryder was amazed at how "humble" Jay-Z is. The British rapper teamed up with the music mogul to launch Takeover RocNation - an artist management venture which oversees recording and touring - and despite the '99 Problems' hitmaker's global…

Jay-Z and Kanye West's album only needs 'little tweaks'

Music Gossip

23 Mar 2011

Jay-Z and Kanye West's 'Watch The Throne' album is complete apart from "little tweaks". Producer Guru said the bulk of recording is complete and he's currently doing his best to get the rap superstars to "hurry up" in completing it. He told…

Ne-Yo regrets giving track to Beyonce

Music Gossip

10 Mar 2011

Ne-Yo regrets giving Beyonce Knowles 'Irreplaceable'. The singer/songwriter penned the female empowerment song - about a woman who dumps her cheating boyfriend - but let Beyonce record it and says he wishes he'd kept for himself, though he does admit…

Beyonce Knowles hates strong aftershave

Celebrity Gossip

6 Mar 2011

Beyonce Knowles gets turned off by men who wear too much aftershave. The singer-and-actress - who is married to hip-hop superstar Jay-Z - says it's much sexier if a man has a subtle scent rather than something that is overbearing. She said: "A man…

Jay-Z's early lyrics a 'cry for help'

Music Gossip

1 Mar 2011

Jay-Z's early lyrics were a "cry for help". The 'Dirt Off Your Shoulder' hitmaker explained how his first raps were "defiant" in their message and designed to bring attention to his poor background and violent neighbourhood, the tough Marcy Projects…

John Lydon blasts Jay-Z

Music Gossip

30 Jan 2011

John Lydon has branded Jay-Z a "parody". The former Sex Pistols rocker - who is also known as Johnny Rotten - admitted he isn't a fan of the hip hop superstar and is pleased to have drawn crowds away from him when they have performed on the same…

Decoded - Jay Z

Music Memoir

23 Dec 2010

(Virgin) Fans of one of the world’s biggest rap artists will no doubt be putting this glossy, hard-bound autobiography on their Christmas list, but the hardcore don’t seem to be the only audience Shawn Carter is targeting. Although illustrated with…

Tinie Tempah not signing with Roc Nation

Music Gossip

20 Dec 2010

Tinie Tempah doesn't want to sign with Jay-Z's Roc Nation record label. The British 'Frisky' rapper was said to be being courted by Jay for his New York based label - which counts Willow Smith, Alexis Jordan and Jay himself among its artists - but…

Dr. Dre hoping for another Jay-Z collaboration

Music Gossip

13 Dec 2010

Dr. Dre wants to work with Jay-Z again. The rapper-and-producer - who previously worked with the '99 Problems' hitmaker on 'Under Pressure', but the track was dropped from his forthcoming album 'Detox' following internet leaks - is hopeful he can…

Willow Smith advised by Jay-Z and Beyonce

Music Gossip

12 Dec 2010

Willow Smith gets advice from Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles. The 10-year-old singer - whose parents are actors Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith - has been told by the famous couple to enjoy her experiences of chart success. Asked which celebrities…

Jay-Z thrilled with collaboration with Kanye West

Music Gossip

18 Nov 2010

Jay-Z is excited about his recent collaboration with his "brother" Kanye West. The 'Forever Young' rapper has teamed up with his hip-hop peer for new album 'Watch the Throne' and Jay-Z insists watching Kanye grow as an artist has been a very…

Jay-Z talked to The Notorious B.I.G just before his death

Music Gossip

17 Nov 2010

Jay-Z spoke with The Notorious B.I.G an hour before he was gunned down and killed. The two New York rappers were friends in the early 90s and Jay revealed he talked on the phone with the 'Mo Money Mo Problems' rapper just hours before he was fatally…

Jay-Z to make Cher Lloyd a star

TV Gossip

13 Nov 2010

Jay-Z wants to make Cher Lloyd a star. The rap mogul has revealed he was impressed with the 17-year-old singer's performances on 'The X Factor' - particularly when she performed his version of 'Hard Knock Life' during one of the live shows - and is…

Jay-Z to sign Tinie Tempah?

Music Gossip

5 Nov 2010

Jay-Z wants to hold talks with Tinie Tempah about signing him in the US. The 'Forever Young' hitmaker said he's impressed with the way British music has come into its own in recent years, and wants to meet with the 'Pass Out' rapper with a view to…

Jay-Z and Kanye West to release full album

Music Gossip

26 Oct 2010

Jay-Z and Kanye West are working on a full album together. The pair previously announced they were to collaborate for an EP called 'Watch the Throne', but Kanye has since revealed this will now become an album. He told MTV: "We're putting out a…

BET winners Jay-Z and Nicki Minaj

Music Gossip

13 Oct 2010

Jay-Z and Nicki Minaj were the big winners at BET Hip Hop Awards. The US award show was aired on TV last night (12.10.10), which saw the '99 Problems' rapper take home three awards, for Best Live Performer; Perfect Combo- for his collaboration with…

Jay-Z nearly leaked himself

Music Gossip

24 Sep 2010

Jay-Z almost accidentally leaked his 'The Blueprint 3' album on the internet himself. The US rapper - who released the album, his most recent, last September - admitted he worried the album could leak at any moment for months after accidentally…

Jay-Z's weighty ambition

Celebrity Gossip

29 Aug 2010

Jay-Z plans to get fat. The 40-year-old rapper - who 'retired' from music in 2003 to take up the position of CEO of Def Jam records before making a comeback -already has a "Marlon Brando retirement plan" in mind for himself and wife Beyonce Knowles…

Key mentor Jay-Z

Music Gossip

25 Jul 2010

Jay-Z gives "key" advice. The music mogul has become a mentor to British rapper Tinchy Stryder and the 23-year-old star admits that although the '99 Problems' singer doesn't always have a lot to say, his words of wisdom are always essential…

JLS will conquer US with Jay-Z

Music Gossip

13 Jul 2010

Jay-Z is reportedly planning to launch JLS in the US. The rap superstar - who is one of the co-founders of label Roc-A-Fella Records - heard the band's track 'The Club Is Alive' while hosting a World Cup party backstage at Dublin's Oxegen festival…

T in the Park 2010: Silver Columns, Yeasayer and Empire of the Sun

T in the Park blog

12 Jul 2010

Why the long face, T in the Park goer? Trench foot and tent sores getting you down? That growing campsite/cat litter smell of ammonia making your eyes water? Still not quite recovered from the concussion of that flying bottle? (One of Team List got…

T in the Park 2010: Running order

7 Jul 2010

If you're heading to Balado this weekend you'll want to see this - the full running order for Scotland's mightiest music festival. Please note that the running order is subject to change, so we'll try to keep it as up to date as possible.

RPA and the United Nations of Sound - United Nations of Sound

7 Jul 2010

(Parlophone) ‘I wanna put you in my arms,’ warns sometime Verve shaman Richard Ashcroft, for the RPA of the title is he, on ‘Are You Ready?’, ‘and give you a love embrace.’ Following his old band’s only modestly successful comeback, Ashcroft remains…

Jay-Z fan Alison Mosshart

Music Gossip

12 May 2010

Alison Mosshart is influenced by Jay-Z. The Dead Weather singer - who is also a member of The Kills with Jamie Hince - has fallen in love with the rapper's music and listened to it a lot while she was recording the Dead Weather's upcoming second LP…

Rihanna to front burlesque clubs?

TV Gossip

10 May 2010

Jay-Z wants Rihanna be the sexy face and body of a new burlesque nightclub chain. The 'Rude Boy' singer's mentor thinks the sexy venture would be perfect for her because she is so well known for her curvaceous body and racy stage outfits. A source…

Muse, Eminem and Kasabian are T in the Park 2010 headliners

The Prodigy, Jay-Z and Vampire Weekend also on Balado festival bill

23 Feb 2010

Muse, Eminem and Kasabian will headline the main stage at T In The Park 2010. Other major acts on the bill include Black Eyed Peas, The Prodigy and Jay-Z. The festival dates are Friday 9th. Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th July 2010. The campsite is…

Hear this! - Upcoming gigs and albums Autumn 2009

10 Sep 2009

SEPTEMBER 14 Sep Jay-Z The Blueprint 3 After ‘retirement’, Glastonbury and gigs converting Coldplay fans to the joys of rap music, his masterful album trilogy is now complete. 14 Sep Muse The Resistance The band’s fifth album, it’s tinged…

Field of Dreams - Festival History

28 May 2009

Jay-Z, Glastonbury 2007 The announcement that Jay-Z was to headline Glastonbury was seen by some – mainly the weekend-hippie middle classes who have adopted their annual pilgrimage as self-serving statement of their true nature whilst working for…

Preview 2009 - Albums

8 Jan 2009

The start of ‘09 sees a hip hop war brewing, with new records by some of the genre’s heaviest hitters landing on the streets. First we’ve got to survive January, though, and what more uplifting way than with Bruce Springsteen ’s Working on a Dream?

Jay-Z's Beyonce baby

Celebrity Gossip

3 Oct 2008

Jay-Z wants to start a family. The '99 Problems' rapper - who married his long-term girlfriend Beyonce Knowles earlier this year - is looking forward to becoming a father. He said: "Most people dream of having a family someday. So I'm just a…

Jay-Z's label launch

Celebrity Gossip

25 Sep 2008

Jay-Z has launched a new record label. The '99 Problems' rapper has set up Star Roc, a 50/50 partnership between his company Roc Nation and Norwegian songwriting and production duo Stargate. The label will be based at the hip-hop star's Rock The…

Jay-Z's Glastonbury return

Celebrity Gossip

20 Aug 2008

Jay-Z wants to headline Glastonbury again. The '99 Problems' rapper would be happy to return to the British music festival following his controversial performance this year. He said: "Of course I'd come back. It was incredible. I'm glad it went…

Jay-Z sells bar

Celebrity Gossip

14 Aug 2008

Jay-Z is reportedly set to sell part of his upmarket sports bar chain 40/40 for $44 million. The rapper is said to be in talks with the Las Vegas Sands Corporation - who own the renowned Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and its extension The Palazzo…

Jay-Z fan Noel Gallagher

Celebrity Gossip

9 Aug 2008

Noel Gallagher watched Jay-Z perform at the Glastonbury music festival. Despite criticising the hip-hop star being chosen to headline the world-famous event, the Oasis rocker admits he enjoyed the set, which included the '99 Problems' singer covering…

Jay-Z - live review

SECC, Glasgow, 20th July 2008

21 Jul 2008

If there were any haters still doubting after his decisive clamping of Noel Gallagher at Glastonbury a couple of weeks back, this man of a thousand monikers, J Hova, God MC, Hovito, Jigga or, as his mother knows him best, Shawn Carter remains very much…

5 Reasons to Go See - Jay-Z

17 Jul 2008

He stuck it right up Noel Gallagherafter Noel made some rash remarks about Jay-Z being chosen to headline Glastonbury this year. In retaliation, Jay-Z ran an intro tape mocking Gallagher, then proceeded to lead the huge crowd through a sarcastic version…

Jay-Z's naked shows

Celebrity Gossip

15 Jul 2008

Jay-Z imagines his audience naked when he performs live. The rapper - who headlined the main stage at Glastonbury festival last month - doesn't care how many people he plays in front of because they are all nude in his head. He joked: "They're…

Wireless wonder Jay-Z

Celebrity Gossip

4 Jul 2008

Jay-Z gave a show-stopping performance at London's O2 Wireless Festival last night (03.07.08). Encouraged by the positive response to his headlining slot at Glastonbury music festival last weekend, the rapper performed his hits, including 'Hard Knock…

Jay-Z's British humour

Celebrity Gossip

1 Jul 2008

US rapper Jay-Z's British sense of humour inspired his Glastonbury cover of Oasis song 'Wonderwall'. The hip-hop star, who opened his controversial headline slot at the music festival with the band's 1995 hit, says he was just poking fun at one of…

Jay-Z's Noel jibe

Celebrity Gossip

30 Jun 2008

Jay-Z mocked Noel Gallagher during his Glastonbury performance on Saturday night (28.06.08). The rapper hit back at the British rocker's claims that hip-hop wasn't right for the festival by opening with a cover of Oasis' 'Wonderwall'. Before the…

Jay-Z's poor motivation

Celebrity Gossip

27 Jun 2008

Jay-Z says being poor motivated him to succeed. The rapper - who is married to former Destiny's Child singer Beyonce Knowles - revealed his rise to stardom stems from a desire to escape from his hometown of Brooklyn, New York. He said: "Being…

Jay-Z's Glastonbury defence

Celebrity Gossip

13 May 2008

Jay-Z has hit back at Noel Gallagher saying his Glastonbury slot is an evolution of the music festival. The New York rapper has broken his silence over his controversial headlining appearance, and insists the Oasis guitarist should be more…

Usher blasts Noel

Celebrity Gossip

6 May 2008

Usher has blasted Noel Gallagher over his comments about Glastonbury headliner Jay-Z. The R'n'B singer believes the Oasis star is wrong to say Jay-Z shouldn't headline the music festival, and insists the rapper will prove him wrong with a spectacular…

Jay-Z no to wedding ring

Celebrity Gossip

1 May 2008

Jay-Z refuses to wear his wedding ring in public. The rapper - who wed Beyonce Knowles last month - doesn't feel the need to wear jewellery as he is content with the 'ring' tattooed on his wedding finger. A source is quoted by Fox News as saying…

Jay-Z's marriage confirmed

Celebrity Gossip

23 Apr 2008

Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z have officially confirmed their marriage. The superstar couple - who tied the knot on April 4 but refused to acknowledge any nuptials - filed their signed marriage license last Friday (18.04.08) in Scarsdale, New…

Beyonce Knowles' Crazy row

Celebrity Gossip

18 Apr 2008

Beyonce Knowles had a furious row with husband Jay-Z over one of her biggest hit singles. Beyonce, who is believed to have married the hip-hop mogul earlier this month, reportedly lost her temper at a concert when Jay-Z told the DJ to stop playing…

Jay-Z to play Scotland

17 Apr 2008

Hip hop superstar Jay-Z is to play dates at Glasgow SECC on 20 July and Aberdeen Exhibition Centre on 21 July as part of a wider UK tour. The rapper, who reportedly married his girlfriend Beyonce last week, will first headline Glastonbury on 28 June…

All hail the hip-hop king - Jay-Z

Celebrity Gossip

11 Apr 2008

Whether it is his personal or his professional life Jay-Z can't seem to go 24 hours without doing something impressively news worthy. If recent reports are to be believed, the last week alone has seen the self-proclaimed king of hip-hop marry his…

Jay-Z's Toronto bachelor party

Celebrity Gossip

4 Apr 2008

Jay-Z reportedly held a bachelor party in Canada on Wednesday (02.04.08) ahead of his rumoured wedding to Beyonce Knowles. The record executive mogul threw a private party at Toronto hotspot Lobby after performing in the city, but onlookers said it…

Jay-Z - American Gangster

29 Nov 2007

HIP HOP American Gangster (Roc-a-Fella) Retirement plans seem like a long way off as the Jigga Man produces his second album in a little less than 12 months. If Kingdom Come was all bluster and no substance, then Jay-Z redeems himself with this…

Autumn music special - Jay-Z

President Carter

18 Sep 2006

1. With more pseudonyms than Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Sawn Carter’s Jay-Z alias is an abbreviation of his neighbourhood nickname Jazzy, appropriated for his smart dress sense. His Reebok S Carter was the first line of non-athlete training shoe and remains…

Hitlist

The best pop, rock, jazz and folk

18 Sep 2006

Jay Z Ignoring his own self-imposed retirement completely by appearing on everyone’s else’s records, the self-professed CEO of hip hop arrives for his first ever Scottish live date. See feature, page 20. SECC, Glasgow, Fri 22 Sep. (Rock & Pop) The…