JAY-Z

JAY-Z with Rap Radar hosts Brian Miller and Elliott Wilson. (Photo source: Rap Radar)

JAY-Z recently sat down for an extensive interview on the Rap Radar podcast, his first since he released his album 4:44 in June.

The 70-minute conversation, which is exclusive to TIDAL, covered a variety of topics. Among them were Hov’s inspiration for making 4:44, why he chose to only work with No I.D., his marketing strategy for rolling out the album, the reason he added footnotes, entrepreneurship and why he supports Lavar Ball, the meaning of “The Story Of O.J.,” the meaning of “Kill Jay Z,” and his feud with Kanye West.

The interview was conducted by hosts Elliott Wilson and Brian “B.Dot” Miller and is labeled part one. It is unclear how many episodes are forthcoming.

Listen to it below (even if you’re not a TIDAL subscriber).

Here is a breakdown of some of the topics covered in order:

– Making 4:44 and his inspiration for it
– Working with No I.D.
– Why he chose to use one producer for the entire album
– His marketing strategy for rolling out the album
– The reason he added footnotes
– The importance of 4:44
– How he recorded the vocals
– Why some songs didn’t make the album
– Empowering black people
– Billboard chart issues and TIDAL criticisms
– Entrepreneurship and why he supports Lavar Ball
– The meaning of “The Story Of O.J.” and its controversies
– His talks with Apple
– Therapy and spirituality
– The Meaning of “Kill Jay Z” and the Kanye West feud
– The elevator incident with Solange.

Related: Watch JAY-Z’s Video for ‘Kill Jay Z’

DJ 4REST, a member of Japanese duo A4, performs a routine using the group’s remixes of JAY-Z and Kanye West‘s “N#ggas in Paris” and Kendrick Lamar‘s “HUMBLE.” In 2014, 4REST competed in the Red Bull 3Style Japan Finals.

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JAY-Z continues his 4:44 video series with “Kill Jay Z,” the opening track from the album. The black-and-white visual begins with what appears to be a young man running for his life. His shirt reads, “Stay Black.”

Like the project’s previous videos, “Kill Jay Z” was first shared as a TIDAL exclusive.

The album, which was certified platinum within a week after its release, remains number one on the Billboard 200 chart.

Watch the video above and download “Kill Jay Z” on DJcity.

Related: Watch JAY-Z’s ‘Bam’ Video Feat. Damian Marley

JAY-Z travels to Jamaica in the video for his Damian Marley-assisted single, “Bam.”

The documentary-like visual shows Marley giving Hov a tour of his old Trenchtown neighborhood in Kingston. Sister Nancy, whose classic 1982 track “Bam Bam” is sampled on the song, also makes an appearance.

“Bam” serves as the third video from Jay’s 4:44 album. It was previously a TIDAL exclusive, just like the visuals for “The Story of O.J.” and “4:44.”

The album, which was certified platinum within a week after its release, currently sits atop the Billboard 200. “Bam” entered the Hot 100 last week at No. 47.

Watch the video above.

Related: Watch JAY-Z’s ‘4:44’ Video

JAY-Z has shared a video for “4:44,” the title track from his newly released solo album. Previously a TIDAL exclusive, the nine-minute visual is composed of various clips, from viral videos and news segments to footage of JAY-Z performing “Drunk In Love” with Beyonce.

The 4:44 album, which was produced entirely No I.D. and Hov, was certified platinum within a week after its release.

Watch the video above and download the track on DJcity.

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MAKJ at Club Glow at Soundcheck in Washington, D.C. on March 30, 2017. (Photo source: Facebook)

MAKJ has an excellent track record on DJcity. The majority of his releases have made the daily Hot Box chart, many of which have also appeared on the monthly Top 50.

His latest offering, a throwback-style remix of Joan Jett’s 1982 anthem, “I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll,” is likely to do the same. The track features moombahton and twerk influences and a prominent Jay-Z sample.

“I love the idea of blending genres,” MAK tells us. “I’ve always done it in my sets, and I wanted to make something I could play live, hence the idea of mixing Joan Jett with Jay-Z. They say opposites attract.”

Preview the remix below and download it exclusively on DJcity.

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DJ Khaled, Future and Jay Z (Source: Tidal)

DJ Khaled has teamed with Jay Z and Future for a new single called “I Got The Keys.” The track, which is set to appear on Khaled’s upcoming album Major Key, follows the release of the project’s lead single, “For Free” featuring Drake. Khaled also dropped an accompanying visual that includes cameos from Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Pusha T, A$AP Ferg, and more.

Watch below and download “I Got The Keys” on DJcity.

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— Only Hip Hop Facts (@OnlyHipHopFacts) June 27, 2016

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Jay Z dropped his debut album, Reasonable Doubt, 20 years ago today. The project, which contains the singles “Dead Presidents,” “Ain’t No Nigga,” and “Can’t Knock the Hustle,” is considered one of the greatest rap albums of all time. To celebrate the anniversary, Power 106’s Vin Rican has returned with a new episode of WaxOnly, a series that showcases the samples behind classic hip-hop songs.

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Jay Z‘s Roc Nation Management has launched Roc Nation Latino and named bachata star Romeo Santos as CEO. The division, which will focus on developing and cultivating talent, marks Roc Nation’s expansion into the Latin market.

Santos, who is one of the most important figures in Latin music, has also joined Roc Nation as an exclusive management client. In addition to his successful solo career, Santos is the former lead singer of bachata group Aventura, which is best known for its 2002 smash, “Obsesión.”

Jay Z said in the press release: “Romeo has had tremendous success as a composer and producer and can spot true talent. This is a tremendous step for Roc Nation. We recognize there is a huge Latin market that is part of global culture. We’re proud and ready to enter into true partnership with an individual that intimately lives and knows that culture.”

Romeo Santos also said: “With this next step and phase in my career I see a great opportunity to give back all that I have learned during the past few years to new talent. Not only do I idolize Jay Z as an artist but also as a business mogul. Jay Z is a visionary who was able to recognize that in our Latin Culture there is a lot of talent. I am grateful for his trust and that he has seen in me an ally for all Latinos.”

Related: 50 Greatest Latin Songs of All Time, According to Billboard

Fat Joe and Remy Ma‘s rap anthem “All the Way Up” has received a new verse from none other than Jay Z. The original, which also features French Montana, is currently number 51 on Billboard’s Hot 100. It is Joe’s highest-charting single as a lead artist since 2007’s “I Won’t Tell.”

Stream the remix below and download it on DJcity.

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