Jay-Z on SoSoDef Radio

Jay called in to talk to JD on his radio show Saturday. Mainly to clear up some of the talk about the Atlanta afterparty, they're hosting together at Studio 72 on April 8.

Interview starts at 3 min. mark

Jay-Z & Mary J. Blige on David Letterman

Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige {Letterman Interview}

Performance: "Can't Knock The Hustle"

Jay-Z on TV: David Letterman / BET Special

On Friday, April 4 check for Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige on The Late Show w/ David Letterman.

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The Evolution: Jay-Z

"The Evolution" chronicles the history of one chosen artists' most creative, groundbreaking and most talked about music videos. Experience how Jay Z presented the world with his first low budget videos in Brooklyn to extravagant videos in exotic countries. Through his videos, we'll experience why he is at the top of our list.

This two hour special will be jammed packed with exclusive interviews from industry insiders, video directors, stylists and producers as they comment on Jay Z's videos and how he put his stamp on the music business. The icing on the cake? Reminisce with Jay Z as he takes you through his videography to give you an exclusive interview behind some of his most notorious music video-making experiences.


Showtimes:

• Sat, April 5....... 1 pm ET/12 pm CT

• Sun, April 6....... 1 am ET/ 12 am CT

Say Hello / Song Cry [Tour]

Heart of The City Tour: 3/27

Say Hello/Roc Boys

"Song Cry"

I like how they flipped the beat it in the end to that Ghost and Mary joint "All That I Got Is You"

Credit to tineRz

Heart Of The City (via ?uestlove)

I stumbeled across a couple of pictures (taken after the show) and a little pre tour info from Questlove. Read Below. [Edited]

...The format of the show was similar to what Jay and I talked about last year in Vegas (I told him to do a ramped up okayplayer tour style review with him, Rell, Ush, T.I., Kanye and Mary---and just make it one big ass mixtape on tour). I guess this is baby steps towards that direction.

Night one (which the first night is never the best night of a new tour) was not bad at all---for starters there were multiple dress rehearsals done at the University of Miami. How this massive ass production managed to sneak on campus under the radar without one hottie gone wild knowing is beyond me.

We did 2 weeks of rehearsals---one week in LA then in true Jay style he gets rid of his band... with under a week to go.... and its up to all the kings horses and kings men to put humpty back together again. So the call was made to use the og "American Gangster" band who Puff uses when he is touring and former illadelphonic Omar Edwards as the musical director. Really all they needed was some coaching being as though the average young black musician is part of the gospel chop generation.... Imma miss not touring with those cats. I'll periodically show up from city to city and give more updates. A good time was had by all.

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Sidenote: This is a straight up "I love you Jay !" Stan Moment LoL [ 1 / 2 ]

Miami Video Footage

Note: Visual is good. Audio is not too sharp, you should still be able to make out the song.

Dirt off Your Shoulder/PSA

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It's Time Now...

Hmmm...I'm currently trying to figure out a way, people can leave their HOTC reviews, pics, videos besides in the comment section. Any ideas let me know. Until/If I figure a way out drop them in comment section or on the Myspace Page.

Pics: Heart of the City Tour [Miami] // Wireimage

Miami Reviews:

Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige in Miami: Hustle and Heart

Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige kick off tour in Miami [Sun Sentinel]

Guest included, Timbaland, Kanye, and Jeezy. Kanye performed "Can't Tell Me Nothing" and "Good Life", Jeezy did his verse from "Dey Know". I don't want to ruin it for anybody else so that's all I say. :)

Miami: Special Dress Rehearsal Performance

**SPECIAL DRESS REHEARSAL PERFORMANCE**

Before JAY-Z kicks off his latest national tour on Saturday at a sold out American Airlines Arena, you can still have a chance to see his final “Dress Rehearsal” at a special performance at the Fillmore Miami Beach. It is a special opportunity to catch JAY-Z in concert before the tour begins. Tickets are limited in the intimate setting of the Fillmore Miami Beach, so they will go fast. This is the “Dress Rehearsal” for JAY-Z's first arena tour since his successful JAY-Z and Friends Tour in 2004 and the first to feature material from his 2006 Kingdom Come album and 2007's critically acclaimed American Gangster album.

Click Here For More Details

Are you ready to be entertained?

Jay-Z & Mary J. Blige on Power 105

Hopefully we can get some TV promo too. ;)

I was in the process of ripping it but that music got on my nerves. Why is it louder than Jay & Mary? LoL You have to focus extra hard at times to hear them except on Part 4. Listen to Jay & Mary on Desert Storm Radio (4 Parts).

[Thanks schrutetastic...]

Jay @ Hot 97 [Video]

Video of Jay leaving Hot 97, on Friday, after his interview with Mary & Cipha.

Title: Jay tells Cipha Sounds to "Get the fuck outta here"

lmao @ Cipha's reaction

Jay-Z Phones In Votes for Barack Obama

"The Brooklyn MC made a call for change via an automated phone message encouraging voters to support Obama in [today's] primaries. "Bring your friends and families make sure your voices are heard for change," "Jay-Z said. "It's time for change. It's time for Barack Obama." [sohh]"

[Listen Here]

Sweet!

Jay & Mary on Hot 97 [Interview]

Talks with Cipha Sounds about going on tour together, next moves, kills those album rumors about him & Nas, etc. I like the way his voice sounds. lol

Download/Listen to the interview below.

Part 1 // Part 2

*They were also on V103 in ATL earlier today.

Jay-Z & Mary J. Blige "You're Welcome"

Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige hit up Hot 97 today. They premiered a new joint they did together, just last night, called "You're Welcome". The song is described as a "thank you to the fans". Produced by Swizzy. Check it out.

*ADDED NO DJ VERSION*

"You're Welcome" Jay-Z & Mary J. Blige

[via YouHeardThatNew?]

"I Know" [Video]

Starring Zoe Kravitz (daughter of Lenny Kravitz, Lisa Bonet)

If the video below does not work click here to watch.

Since you might not get it:

The video can be described as “a surreal, daydream-like blending of four separate and unrelated stories, four unique trips taken on by four girls in one night in New York City.”