"Run This Town" Spoof.

Affion Crocket is a genius, and does one of the best Jay-Z impersonations ever. Classic. "Run This Town" becomes "Hunt Chris Brown." Enjoy.

JAY-Z RE-CREATES ALL HIS ALBUM COVERS.

This. Is. DOPE.

Now that's what I call a commercial. Good job, Rhapsody.

[NEW] Jay-Z - "Venus vs. Mars" (Prod. by Timbaland)

It's funny how only the Timbaland produced tracks from Blueprint 3 have leaked. Its looks like Timothy might need to call a plumber.

[DOWNLOAD] Jay-Z - "Venus vs. Mars" (Prod. by Timbaland)


"Awwwww" (c) Jay-Z

[NEW] Jay-Z - "Reminder"

Here's another track from Hova' upcoming album, Blueprint 3. This one is produced by some guy named Timbaland.

"Awwwww" (c) Jay-Z

[DOWNLOAD] Jay-Z - "Reminder"

Courtesy of the NMC.

[NEW] Jay-Z (ft. Drake) - "We Off That"

The FCC homie Eazee came through with the exclusive, so we bring it directly to you. Here's a new leak off Jigga man's upcoming album, Blueprint 3, which drops September 11. Drake's only on the hook, and Jay is talking about how everything that you like now was dope about 5 years ago. Step ya game up, rap fans.

"Awwwww" (c) Jay-Z

[DOWNLOAD] Jay-Z (ft. Drake) - "We Off That"

[NEW] Jay-Z (ft. Kanye West & Rihanna) - “Run This Town”

Here's the official first single from Jigga Man's upcoming album, Blueprint 3 ("D.O.A." was just for the streets). The album drops on Sept 11...which happens to be the 8 year anniversary of his original Blueprint album. Word on the internets is that every urban radio station in the country played this song at 9:11 AM. Now that's gangster.

[DOWNLOAD] Jay-Z (ft. Kanye West & Rihanna) - "Run This Town"

Link courtesy of Nah Right.

[VIDEO] Jay-Z - "D.O.A." (Death of Autotune)

Featuring Harvey Keitel, LeBron James, and explosions. I can't get over how banging this track is. No I.D., you're a fool for that one.

BEST MICHAEL JACKSON SAMPLED HIP HOP SONGS.

There's no denying Michael Jackson's impact on music. He influenced so many musicians across so many genres, it's hard to even quantify his impact. So I wanted highlight some of the greatest hip hop songs that took inspiration from the King of Pop, by sampling his music. There are some CLASSIC hip hop songs in here. Here they are, in no particular order:


Nas - "It Ain't Hard To Tell"
SAMPLE: Michael Jackson - "Human Nature"




De La Soul - "Breakadawn"
SAMPLE: Michael Jackson - "I Can't Help It"




Naughty By Nature - "O.P.P."
SAMPLE: Jackson 5 - "ABC"




Ghostface (ft. Mary J. Blige) - "All That I Got Is You"
SAMPLE: Jackson 5 - "Maybe Tomorrow"




Q-Tip - "Move"
SAMPLE: Jackson 5 - "Dancing Machine"




Kanye West - "Good Life"
SAMPLE: Michael Jackson - P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)




Jay-Z - "IZZO" (Hova)
SAMPLE: Jackson 5 - "I Want You"

[NEW] Jay-Z - "D.O.A." (Death of Autotune)

I'm sure you've heard it. I'm sure you've downloaded it elsewhere. I'm sure you've probably even talked about it on Twitter. But I wouldn't be doing my proper service to you if I didn't post this monstrosity of a rap record. Hove goes in on the horrific trend that is auto-tuning your music. Finally. I've been saying this shit needs to die for months.

DOWNLOAD: Jay-Z - "D.O.A." (Death of Autotune)

Courtesy of 2dopeboyz

Jay-Z x Eminem.

Here's pretty decent, fairly watchable footage from Jay-Z and Eminem performing "Renegade" live at the DJ Hero party at the Wiltern in Los Angeles last night. This is historic. The 2 biggest rappers on the planet on the same stage. I'm still mad that I wasn't in the building for this one. Screw you, Live Nation.

UPDATE:

Rap Radar uploaded some better footage. Now you can work all the angles

MISS MONDAYS.

LL Cool (ft. Keith Murray, Prodigy, Fat Joe, and Foxy Brown) - "I Shot Ya" (Remix)

...This was first time the world was introduced to a 16 year old rapper named Inga Marchand, better know as Ms. Foxy Brown. This might have also been the last time I listened to LL Cool J.

The Carter Family Reunion (Mixtape)

Carter x Jay-Z x Lil Wayne. Get it? Carter Family Reunion. I know, I thought it was clever too. This is the latest mixtape from the homie Carter, presented by the good people at Ill Roots. I know that a lot of blood, sweat, and tears went into the making of this. And I know you're also going to enjoy it. It's different. But change is good. That's why I wear a different pair of kicks everyday.

[DOWNLOAD HERE.]

Jay-Z - "Money Goes"

Here's an emancipated track that was apparently left off of Hova's American Gangster album, according to Just Blaaaaaaaze. His guess is as good as better than mine.

DOWNLOAD: Jay-Z - "Money Goes"

Props to TMI via Nahright.

Jay-Z - "History" [Live @ Neighborhood Ball]

Hova performs "History" for the first time for a few million viewers on the most historically significant day of our lives. No pressure. I'm still in shock/awe/disbelief/ecstasy/peace over the inauguration of Barack Obama.

[NEW] Jay-Z - "My President Is Black" (Remix)

This needs no introduction. In fact, I don't even feel like typing anymore than this current sentence, so just stop reading and listen to jay-Z rap about Obama. That's a winning combination.

DOWNLOAD: Jay-Z - "My President Is Black" (Remix) [Clean]

Courtesy of OnSmash.

Jay-Z + Radiohead = Jaydiohead.

New York DJ/Producer, Minty Fresh Beats, threw together a pretty dope Jay-Z x Radiohead mash-up album called Jaydiohead. I can't tell if it's better than Viva La Hova, but if you are familiar with Jay-Z and are familiar with Radiohead you kind of know what you're getting yourself into. Plus, who doesn't love a Jay-Z remix album? Here are 10 cuts for your listening pleasure. Enjoy this one.

DOWNLOAD: Jaydiohead

DJ Premier Speaks On Nas, Jay-Z, and Lil Wayne

Primo knows the deal, straight up and down. When you hear him talk, you can tell that he gets it. He's a fan of hip-hop and been a part of this culture his whole life. Good interview right here.

His idea for the next Nas album = Classic. That needs to happen.

Jay-Z, Kanye West, & M.I.A. - "Swagger Like Planes" (Mick Boogie RMX)

Mick Boogie does what Mick Boogie does and whips up a mash up featuring 2 of the biggest songs of 2008. It works because they both say "Swagger" repeatedly. I hope that words dies.

DOWNLOAD: Jay-Z, Kanye West, & M.I.A. - "Swagger Like Planes" (Mick Boogie RMX)

Dame Dash.

Dame Dash speaks to Hip Hop Official about his current standing with Jay-Z. To Be Continued...

10.Deep presents The New Deal Mixtape

Here it is. I dropped the Wale x Brother Ali track yesterday, and promised you the whole tape today. I always keep my word. Word. The streetwear brand 10.Deep teamed up with DJ Benzito bring you this heat rock of a mixtape. It features music from Common, Kanye, Jay-Z, Blu, Kidz In the Hall, and many many more. I'm telling you, this is a dope download and you'll enjoy it. What did I just tell you about keeping my word?

DOWNLOAD HERE.