VIDEO: JAY-Z & KANYE WEST - OTIS

Obigatory "Otis" video post. Wondering who that girl is? Its the one and only Ashley Sky. I did a BABE piece on her a minute back.

VIDEO: JAY-Z/KANYE - WATCH THE THRONE DOCO

No idea how long this will stay up for, the YouTube link was down within an hour, but my god this is an amazing watch.

Incredible that I was putting on the Clipse show in Sydney at the same time this was happening in the same city, and speaking to Pusha about him going to this exact spot and hearing everything we are hearing now.

Peep the cameos from Beyonce, Ryan Leslie, Russell Crowe, Symbolic 1, Virgil Abloh etc.

KANYE WEST FT JAY-Z, RICK ROSS, NICKI MINAJ AND BON IVER - MONSTER

Kanye West x Jay-Z x Rick Ross x Nicki Minaj x Bon Iver - Monster

Internets are going crazy for this today.

On a related note, why does it seem like everyone is making songs called "Monster" now? we started this shit.

KANYE WEST FT JAY-Z & SWIZZ BEATS - POWER REMIX

Kanye West Feat Jay-Z & Swizz Beats - Power (Remix)

ABSOLUT x JAY-Z - NY-Z (A SHORT FILM)

Not as corporate bullshit as I thought this would be, but nothing really new here if you have been Hov stanning for as long as me.

Beauitfully shot though. Enjoy.

JAY-Z TAKES NETS TO BROOKLYN

From Rap-Up

We did it again, Brooklyn! Shout out to B.I.G.,” a triumphant Jay-Z declared at the ceremonial groundbreaking of the 18,000-seat Barclays Center at Atlantic Yards, the future home of the Brooklyn Nets. Governor David Paterson, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, and Beyoncé were present to mark the momentous occasion.

“What I stand here and represent is hope for New York City. I’m a son of Brooklyn, I’m from Marcy Projects,” said the hip-hop mogul, one of the investors in the sports and entertainment arena. “It brings me so much pride that I’mma get a little nervous about it, but I’m very happy, I’m very excited on this day.”

I still don't think LeBron is going to end up over there but we shall see.

ROCKWILDER INTERVIEW

Rockwilder reveals the details behind working with 50 Cent, his anger at Redman while making the beat for “Da Rockwilder”, 3 bar beats on Jay Z’s “Do It Again”, and his snatching sounds from Dr. Dre’s 2001 for use on Xzibit’s “Front 2 Back”

If you're familiar with any of the aforementioned songs then you gotta watch this. Cool shit.

VIDEO: JAY-Z / SWIZZ - ONTO THE NEXT ONE

Incredible visuals.

JAY-Z FT ALICIA KEYS - EMPIRE STATE OF MIND (VIDEO)

I'm sure we've all seen this by now but I had to post it. Best rap song of the year IMO. Sorry Plies, "Becky" is my second fav though.

PAPPIN FRIDAY XVII

Tahmeena

Wow we're up to #17. Thats insane. A lot of cool joints up for grabs today:

Zoot Woman - Just A Friend Of Mine (Jump Jump Dance Dance Remix)

Guy Sebastian Ft Jordin Sparks - Art Of Love (Prod by Adam Reilly)

Theophilus London - Pull My Heart Away (xx Remix)
via PMA

Chromeo - Night By Night (Siriusmo Remix)

Drop The Lime - Devil Eyes (Classixx Remix)

Anoraak - Night Drive With You (Telsa Boy Remix)
via French Express

Timbaland Ft Keri Hilson & Jay-Z - Rumors

Wynter Gordon - Created A Monster (Prod by Darkchild)

Chris Brown - Crawl

Ryan Tedder - Halo (Beyonce Original Demo)

Lil Wayne - Wasted (Gucci Mane beat)
Sooo many lines. Epic.

JAY-Z ON OPRAH

Yeah I know this is kinda gay, but I'm still somewhat intrigued by it.

Oh, get ready for the awkwardness that is Jay-Z teaching Oprah how to rap. Smh.

YOUNG GURU: BP3 BREAKDOWN

He makes a very valid point about the possibilities to manipulate vocals with the abundance of vsti's and plug-ins that are available. But dudes are gonna stay putting Auto-Tune on 0, C, Chromatic until another trend setter comes with something new that is equally as user friendly.

PS. If you were unaware, Young Guru is Jay-Z's studio engineer. Read the credits.

GENIUS

This Rhapsody commercial for Jay-Z's Blueprint 3 is pure genius. However, If you're unfamiliar with Jay-Z albums, you probably won't get it.

PAPPIN FRIDAY XI

I can't say I've ever been a big fan of Kelly Brook, but god damn she looks awesome in this new Loaded Magazine shoot.

There has really been some big leaks over the past couple days ... 4 Jay songs (all by timbaland), Drake featuring everyone, Calvin Harris remix of the Shakira tune. Unfortunately most of it has been somewhat underwhelming, but here is the stuff I've listened to beyond the initial zshare stream:

Download All Tracks:
Pappin Friday - XI - AffinityMusicGroup.com

Jay-Z - Ghetto Techno (Produced By Timbaland) NOT ON BP3

Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll (Passion Pit Remix)

Shakira - She Wolf (Calvin Harris Remix)
via PMA

Jokers of The Scene - Baggy Bottom Boys (Original Mix)

Jay-Z - Venus Vs Mars CDQ

Gloves - PYX (Strip Steve Dub)
via RCRDLBL

James Fauntleroy - Dry Crying (Demo)

Birdman Presents... New Cash Money Allstars (Mixtape)

TUESDAY TRAXXX XI

Maria In The Hotel Room

I don't have so much to post today. Here's a few joints from the albums that have leaked over the weekend, and some change...

Whitney Houston - For The Lovers (Prod by Danja / Written by Claude Kelly)
via DAJAZ1 (too scared to host this direct)

David Guetta Ft Kelly Rowland - Its The Way You Love Me
Corny as shit, but I don't mind it.

Gucci Mane Ft Trey Songz - Beat It Up

Letoya - Lady Love (Prod by Ron "Neff-U" Feemster)

Sean Paul Ft Keri Hilson - Hold My Hand
My Caribbean music soft spot kicking in...

Trey Songz - One Love (Prod by B. Cox)

Trey Songz Ft Fabolous - Say Aah

Jay-Z - Reminder (Prod by Timbaland & J-Roc)

Felix Da Housecat - We All Wanna Be Prince
via Hardcandy

Clinton Sparks & DJ Snake Ft Fatman Scoop & Pitbull - Onto You
via RCRDLBL

JAY-Z FT KANYE & RIHANNA - RUN THIS TOWN (VIDEO)

I'm not sure if I like this song yet. Not really the kind of thing I'm into but the video is interesting. I think strangely enough this will be one of Jay's most successful singles chart-wise. Jay has never had a #1 billboard single. His highest charting single from 'his own' albums is ''03 Bonnie & Clyde" with Beyonce, which peaked at #4.

FABOLOUS FT JAY-Z - WHEN THE MONEY GOES (VIDEO)

This is one of those songs that reads way better on paper than it sounds in final form. I still dig it though. Just not exactly what I hope for when I hear that two of my favorite rap artists are doing a song together.

With that said, the video is dope.

JAY-Z - DOA (VIDEO)

I like this...

1500 OR NOTHIN'

This is not new by any means but that doesn't mean its any less incredible. Bam of 1500 Or Nothin' lays down the drum track for Jay-Z's "Show Me What You Got".

Wow. I'm happy I had the pleasure of seeing these guys perform as Lupe's band when he toured here earlier in the year.

Check out their YouTube channel for more.

KHALED, YE & JAY - GO HARD REMIX

DJ Khaled Ft Kanye West & Jay-Z - Go Hard (Remix)

I'm still slightly perplexed why dudes started talking about 'going hard' all of a sudden.