Tag: jay-z
Mar. 15, 2013
Timberlake makes long-awaited return with an unexpected sound
Justin Timberlake is thankfully back on the radar in promotion of his already blogged-to-death third studio album, “The 20/20 Experience,” out March 19. This media…
Mar. 1, 2013
9th Wonder delivers hip-hop lecture at UPenn
Hip-hop and education are two things that rarely go hand-in-hand. A large part of that is because the majority of rappers never went to college.…
Feb. 15, 2013
The 55th Annual Grammy Awards provide excitement and surprises
Where can you find a necklace worth $31 million? Only at the Grammy Awards! This year’s show was not one to forget easily, and it…
Sep. 21, 2012
G.O.O.D. Music brings an end to the season ‘Cruel Summer’
On Oct. 19, 2011, Kanye West tweeted the following: “GOODMUSIC. THE ALBUM. SPRING2012.” From that point on, expectations have been through the roof for what…
Sep. 12, 2012
Inaugural Made In America Festival lays foundation for a promising future
Almost four months ago, Jay-Z stood at the top of the Philadelphia Art Museum steps and announced that he, along with the help of Budweiser,…
May. 18, 2012
Philly’s hip-hop summer lineup looks promising
As summer rapidly approaches, it’s time to block off some dates on the calendar for an amazing group of concerts coming through Philadelphia over the…
Jan. 20, 2012
Hip-hop stars back at it in 2012
Rick Ross will be releasing his fifth studio album “God Forgives, I Don’t” in the spring 2012. After an amazing year of music, it’s finally…
Jan. 13, 2012
Jay-Z and Beyonce welcome Blue Ivy Carter to the world
The announcement that Beyonce and husband Jay-Z were expecting their first child stole the show at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards on Aug. 28,…
Dec. 2, 2011
2011’s best of the best in hip-hop
2011 was another great year for hip-hop. We had superstar collaborations, incredible debut and sophomore albums and exciting new artists emerging onto the scene. Take…