Lists Here are the 5 greatest MTV Unplugged performances of all time by Luke Saunders Once upon a time MTV was a shining beacon of hope in the music industry. They provided an enterprise of ‘cool’, and weaponised a virtual market for music videos. But…
News Jay-Z is now the chief brand strategist of a cannabis company by Sarah Gillard Jay-Z recently became the first ever billionaire rapper, billions that come from not only his music but also stakes in companies like Uber, D’Ussé cognac and Armand de Brignac French champagne. Now…
News Jay-Z just became the first ever billionaire rapper by Sarah Gillard Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, came from humble beginnings, growing up in Brooklyn’s notorious Marcy housing projects, he was a drug dealer before he became a musician. No longer living the…
News “Culturally significant”: Jay Z, Nina Simone, and Curtis Mayfield recognised by Library of Congress by Mia Hull On Wednesday The Library of Congress announced that it will adding 25 recordings to the National Recording Registry this year, which will include Jay Z’s iconic 2001 album The Blueprint. Joining The…
News Here’s who’s playing Woodstock’s 50th Anniversary festival by Luke Saunders To celebrate half a century since the iconic festival, Woodstock 50 have released a mind-blowing lineup of legacy artists and modern innovators. Among the musicians booked for the event are…
News Surprise! Greta Van Fleet are playing the Woodstock 50th Anniversary festival by Jessie Wilson Who even needs official announcements anymore? Pretty much all of the major acts set to perform at Woodstock’s 50th Anniversary have been leaked. Earlier this week Billboard dropped the secret deets that…
News JAY-Z is assembling an album of unreleased Prince music to be released on Tidal next year by Bill Robinson So the first thing you’re probably thinking is: “Hold on… Tidal’s still a thing?” Yes, yes it. And not only is it still a thing, but next year, Tidal will…
News 1 million naughty fans and Snoop Doggy Dogg have already pirated the new Jay-Z record by Happy In case you missed it, Jay-Z dropped his 13th solo album 4:44 on Friday, to huge critical acclaim. Somewhat of a sister album to Beyoncé’s Lemonade given its personal and confessional nature, it’s been…
News Watch Jay Z’s B-sides concert by Shayen de Silva Hip-hop mogul Jay Z has performed a concert in New York City consisting of B-sides. Jay Z was joined onstage by Memphis Bleek, Beanie Sigel, Jay Electronica and Young Jeezy.
News Jay Z launches his music streaming service Tidal by Shayen de Silva Recently hip-hop mogul Jay Z had bought a large share of Swedish streaming company Aspiro, and today he is taking the next step forward with the launch of his own…
News Jay Z buys Swedish music streaming company Aspiro by Nick Hartman Jay Z, the man best known as having a Shane Warne-high score of problems, has struck a neat deal to take ownership of Swedish company Aspiro for a cool USD$56…
