Jay-Z - Article Index

Encyclopedia - Jay-z: Encyclopedia Ii - Jay-z - Later Years
In 2003, Jay-Z toured with 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes and Sean Paul while finishing work on what was announced as his final album, The Black A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jay-z: Encyclopedia Ii - Jay-z - Later Years
In 2003, Jay-Z toured with 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes and Sean Paul while finishing work on what was announced as his final album, The Black A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Coldplay: Encyclopedia Ii - Coldplay - History
Coldplay - Origin and early years September 1996–October 1999. The members of the band met in the halls of residence at the Universit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Notorious B.i.g.: Encyclopedia - The Notorious B.i.g.
Christopher Wallace (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997), also known as Biggie Smalls (after a stylish gangster in 1975's Let's Do it Again) ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - American Hip Hop: Encyclopedia - American Hip Hop
Hip hop is a cultural movement encompassing four forms of expression: graffiti art, breakdancing, DJing and rapping. The latter two compo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rainbow Mariah Carey Album: Encyclopedia - Rainbow Mariah Carey Album
Rainbow is the ninth album by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey, released in the United States by Columbia Records on November 2, 1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Alternative Hip Hop: Encyclopedia - Alternative Hip Hop
Alternative hip hop or Underground rap is a style of hip hop music distinguished by beats, samples, and lyrics that differ from the gener...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Twista: Encyclopedia - Twista
Twista, previously Tung Twista, (born Carl Terrell Mitchell on November 27, 1973 in Chicago, Illinois) is a rapper known for his rapid de...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 50 Cent: Encyclopedia - 50 Cent
This article is about the U.S. rapper 50 Cent. For the U.S. currency value, see Half dollar (U.S. coin). Curtis James Jackson (born July ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vh1: Encyclopedia - Vh1
VH1 (which originally stood for Video Hits 1) is an American cable television channel that was created in January 1985 by Warner-Amex Sat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Collision Course: Encyclopedia - Collision Course
A collision course, also known as a kamikaze run is the deliberate manoeuvre by the operator of a moving object (or often in Sci-Fi a spa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Coldplay: Encyclopedia - Coldplay
Coldplay is a Britpop/alternative rock band from London, United Kingdom well known for their rock melodies and introspective lyrics. The ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wu-tang Clan: Encyclopedia - Wu-tang Clan
Cappadonna" Cappadonna The Wu-Tang Clan is a pioneering hip hop group, originally from Staten Island, New York, USA (Staten Island is ref...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Beyoncé Knowles: Encyclopedia - Beyoncé Knowles
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles (born September 4, 1981 in Houston, Texas) is a popular American Contemporary R&B singer,songwriter, produce...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Roc: Encyclopedia - Roc
ROC can be: Roc is a mythical bird Roč is a historic town in Croatia The Blackburn Roc was a British naval fighter-bomber aircraft of W...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2000s: Encyclopedia - 2000s
This article is about the decade starting at the beginning of 2000 and ending at the end of 2009. For the century or millennium starting ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1996 In Music: Encyclopedia - 1996 In Music
See also: 1995 in music, other events of 1996, 1997 in music, 1990s in music and the list of 'years in music' 1996 in music - Events. J...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Funk: Encyclopedia - Funk
Funk is a distinct style of music originated by African-Americans, e.g., James Brown and his band members (especially Maceo and Melvin Pa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1999 In Music: Encyclopedia - 1999 In Music
See also: 1998 in music, 1999 in British music, other events of 1999, 2000 in music, 1990s in music and the list of 'years in music' 1999...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1997 In Music: Encyclopedia - 1997 In Music
See also: 1996 in music, other events of 1997, 1998 in music, 1990s in music and the list of 'years in music' 1997 in music - Events. J...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Big L Rapper: Encyclopedia Ii - Big L Rapper - Performance History
His early career began in a group called Children of the Corn with fellow Harlemites Ma$e (then known as Murda Mase), Bloodshed and Cam'r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Notorious B.i.g.: Encyclopedia Ii - The Notorious B.i.g. - Legacy
Big was notorized early in his career mostly for his lyrical content, which included hardcore gangsta-rap lyrics at a time when that styl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Heartbreaker Mariah Carey Song: Encyclopedia Ii - Heartbreaker Mariah Carey Song - Chart Performance
"Heartbreaker" entered the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty and eventually reached number one, earning Carey a record-breaking four...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blackground Records: Encyclopedia Ii - Blackground Records - Company History
Blackground Records, also known as Blackground Enterprises and Blackground Entertainment, was formerly known as The Midwest Group, a mana...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bill O'reilly Commentator: Encyclopedia Ii - Bill O'reilly Commentator - Controversies
Over the years, there have been some ongoing controversial issues highlighted in O'Reilly's print and broadcast work. Bill O'Reilly comm...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Annie: Encyclopedia Ii - Annie - Productions
Annie - Pre-Broadway. Annie opened on August 10, 1976 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Connecticut. Annie - Broadway. The...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Angela Winbush: Encyclopedia Ii - Angela Winbush - Solo
Her debut solo album Sharp hit #7 on Billboard's Top 100 albums chart, the album first single Angel hit #1 for 2 weeks, and was named by ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arc Weekly Top 40: Encyclopedia Ii - Arc Weekly Top 40 - Notable Arc Weekly Top 40 Records
ARC Weekly Top 40 - Longest run at #1. The original longest chart run at number-one was "Call Me" by Blondie, which held the top positi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bonnie And Clyde: Encyclopedia Ii - Bonnie And Clyde - Controversy And Aftermath
Controversy lingers over whether Bonnie Parker should have been killed, and whether the first shot, fired into Clyde Barrow's head by Pre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baby Boy Beyoncé Song: Encyclopedia Ii - Baby Boy Beyoncé Song - Chart Success
Fresh of the heels of "Crazy In Love", her first single, "Baby Boy" quickly shot up the charts, and the song was in the top ten while "Cr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Back In The Day 2002 Song: Encyclopedia Ii - Back In The Day 2002 Song - About The Song
Produced by Elliott's main producer and longtime collaborator Timbaland, "Back In The Day" is an ode to the classic era of old school hip...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bastard Pop: Encyclopedia Ii - Bastard Pop - History
Though the term "bastard pop" first became popular in 2001, the practice of assembling new songs from purloined elements of other tracks ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cam'ron: Encyclopedia Ii - Cam'ron - Roc-a-fella And The Feud With Jay-z
With his release from Sony Records, Cam'ron moved on to sign with his childhood friend Dame Dash and Roc-a-fella Records. In 2002, he rel...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - D-block Hip Hop: Encyclopedia Ii - D-block Hip Hop - Post Bad Boy
They ended up leaving Bad Boy over financial disputes with record boss P. Diddy and were snapped up by the DMX-led Ruff Ryders. At that t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - D-block Hip Hop: Encyclopedia Ii - D-block Hip Hop - Post Bad Boy
They ended up leaving Bad Boy over financial disputes with record boss P. Diddy and were snapped up by the DMX-led Ruff Ryders. At that t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chauncey Billups: Encyclopedia Ii - Chauncey Billups - Basketball Career
Chauncey Billups - High School. Chauncey Billups attended George Washington High School in Denver, Colorado. While there, he was a four...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crazy In Love: Encyclopedia Ii - Crazy In Love - Writing And Recording
"Crazy in Love" was co-written by Beyoncé, Rich Harrison, and Jay-Z, and was co-produced by Beyoncé and Rich Harrison. The song is buil...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 8 Mile Soundtrack: Encyclopedia Ii - 8 Mile Soundtrack - Track Listings
Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture 8 Mile: "Lose Yourself" by Eminem - 5:19 "Love Me" by Eminem, Obie Trice and 50 Cent - 4:3...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dj Danger Mouse: Encyclopedia Ii - Dj Danger Mouse - Biography
Brian Burton was born in White Plains, New York, spent much of his childhood in Spring Valley, New York and lived in Athens, Georgia for ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cassidy: Encyclopedia Ii - Cassidy - Career
Cassidy was born in 1982 in Philadelphia. He rose to prominence as a battle rapper and started appearing on mix tapes. He was also a memb...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cam'ron: Encyclopedia Ii - Cam'ron - Jay-z Beef
After years of denying an apparent mutual disdain for each other, Cam'ron and Jay-Z appear on the brink of a full-on battle, as Cam has r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dj Quik: Encyclopedia Ii - Dj Quik - Complete Discography
Born And Raised In Compton / Sweet Black Pussy (12") Profile Records Quik Is The Name (LP) Profile Records Quik Is The Name (CD) Profile ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canibus: Encyclopedia Ii - Canibus - Music Career
He began rhyming in the mid-'90s and by 1995 formed a duo called T.H.E.M. (The Heralds of Extreme Metaphors) with Atlanta rapper Webb. Wh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dj Premier: Encyclopedia Ii - Dj Premier - Discography
DJ Premier - Production Credits. Gang Starr No More Mr. Nice Guy (1989) 1. Premier and the Guru 2. Jazz Music 3. Got U 4. Manifest 5....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cam'ron: Encyclopedia Ii - Cam'ron - Roc-a-fella Records
With his release from Sony Records, Cam'ron moved on to sign with his childhood friend Dame Dash and Roc-a-fella Records. In 2002, he rel...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Game Rapper: Encyclopedia Ii - The Game Rapper - Controversy
The Game has had number of rivals, such as Suge Knight, Memphis Bleek and Jay-Z of Roc-A-Fella Records, Yukmouth, Joe Budden, and even la...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vh1: Encyclopedia Ii - Vh1 - Overview
VH-1's popularity and clearance (number of cable systems carrying the channel) was minimal until the fledgling network was acquired by Vi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wu-tang Clan: Encyclopedia Ii - Wu-tang Clan - Foundation
The founders of the Wu-Tang Clan were cousins GZA, Ol' Dirty Bastard, and the RZA who had previously comprised the by-then-defunct trio F...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Twista: Encyclopedia Ii - Twista - Early Years
Twista grew up in the K-Town area on the west side of Chicago. He started rapping at the age of 12. However, before starting his professi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Toni Braxton: Encyclopedia Ii - Toni Braxton - Secrets
Braxton entered the studio in 1995 to start recording her sophomore album, Secrets. The album, released in 1996, is her most successful w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Beatles Album: Encyclopedia Ii - The Beatles Album - The Songs
Many of the songs here are personal and self-referencing; for example "Dear Prudence" is about actress Mia Farrow's sister, Prudence, who...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Phish: Encyclopedia Ii - Phish - The Beginning
Phish was formed in 1983 at the University of Vermont by guitarists Trey Anastasio and Jeff Holdsworth, bassist Mike Gordon, and drummer ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Paris Hilton: Encyclopedia Ii - Paris Hilton - Background
Hilton was born in New York City, the eldest of four children of Richard Hilton and Kathy Richards. Her younger sister is Nicky Hilton, a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mariah Carey: Encyclopedia Ii - Mariah Carey - Biography And Music Career
Mariah Carey - Early life and discovery. Carey was born in Huntington, New York. She is the third and youngest child of Patricia Hickey...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Method Man: Encyclopedia Ii - Method Man - Acting Career And Recent History
In the twenty-first century, Method Man forged a successful career in acting. As well as his 1998 appearance in the film Belly along with...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Music Of India: Encyclopedia Ii - Music Of India - Pop Music
Main article: Indian pop. The biggest form of Indian pop music is filmi, or songs from Indian musical films. Independent pop acts such as...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Music Of Jamaica: Encyclopedia Ii - Music Of Jamaica - Ska
By 1964, a distinctive Jamaican music had sprung up based around the sound systems called ska, which was fast and danceable. Perhaps the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dmx Rapper: Encyclopedia Ii - Dmx Rapper - Biography
DMX rapper - Recording Career. The only child of a single mother, Simmons grew up in the inner city of Yonkers, New York. He began pur...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Emancipation Of Mimi: Encyclopedia Ii - The Emancipation Of Mimi - Making Of The Album
While on her Charmbracelet tour in early 2004, Carey began to write her next album. As her previous mentor, Lyor Cohen, had left Island/D...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rick Rubin: Encyclopedia Ii - Rick Rubin - History
Rick Rubin - The Birth of Def. In 1979, Rubin found himself immersed in hip-hop culture. Hip-Hop was becoming embraced by New York City...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - -izzle: Encyclopedia Ii - -izzle - Origins
While Snoop Dogg and Jay-Z are credited for popularizing these techniques in the early 2000s, previous artists used them or similar forms...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2003 In British Music: Encyclopedia Ii - 2003 In British Music - Summary
2003 in British music - January. Remaining at the top from 2002, new girl band, Girls Aloud spent the first 2 weeks of the year at the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2000s: Encyclopedia Ii - 2000s - Events And Trends
2000s - Technology. A huge jump in broadband internet usage, from 6% of U.S. internet users in June, 2000 to what one study predicts w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hip Hop Music: Encyclopedia Ii - Hip Hop Music - Dj'ing And Production
The instrumentation of hip-hop is descended from disco, funk, dub, and R&B. Disco and club DJs' use of mixing originated from the nee...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rakim: Encyclopedia Ii - Rakim - Biography
The nephew of R&B star Ruth Brown, Rakim became involved in the New York hip hop scene at a young age. He joined the Nation of Gods a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - T.i.: Encyclopedia Ii - T.i. - History
T.I. is an African-American Rapper from the West Side of Atlanta, Georgia. Kids: Messiah YaMajesty Harris, Domani Uriah Harris, Deysah ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Riaa Single Certification: Encyclopedia Ii - Riaa Single Certification - List Of Certified Digital Singles Modern Era
RIAA Single certification - Singles released during the modern era. This is a list of singles released and certified during the modern ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sampling Music: Encyclopedia Ii - Sampling Music - History
Sampling music - Early precedents. In the 1940s, some musique concrète composers utilized portions of other recordings to create new c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - R. Kelly: Encyclopedia Ii - R. Kelly - Biography
R. Kelly - Early Life. Born into poverty and distress in Chicago's projects, young Robert Kelly and his two brothers and sister and mot...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 50 Cent: Encyclopedia Ii - 50 Cent - Disputes And Controversy
50 Cent - The Original 50 Cent. Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson took his name from a notorious stick-up artist of the 1980s by the same name. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Destiny's Child: Encyclopedia Ii - Destiny's Child - Final Destiny And The Future
On June 13, 2005, it was announced the group will disband after their world tour ends in the fall of 2005. [1] It was decided that the sp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nas Rapper: Encyclopedia Ii - Nas Rapper - Biography
Nas rapper - Early years. Nas is the elder of Olu Dara and Ann Jones' two children; his brother Jabari (nicknamed "Jungle" because he w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - N.e.r.d: Encyclopedia Ii - N.e.r.d - In Search Of...
Williams and Hugo originally recorded an album for European release in 2001 using the same digital production techniques used on Neptunes...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mýa Singer: Encyclopedia Ii - Mýa Singer - Biography
Born to A Italian-American Mother and A Jamaican Father, Growing up in the Baltimore/D.C. area, Mýa studied both singing and dancing as ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Notorious B.i.g.: Encyclopedia Ii - The Notorious B.i.g. - Rap Career
Biggie first gained notice with "Party and Bullshit," his first single. He appeared on "One Million Strong" on a song called "RUNNIN'" wi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pon De Replay: Encyclopedia Ii - Pon De Replay - Chart Performance
The song proved to be a big success, peaking at #2 on the USA Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and reaching #1 on the Hot Digital Songs ch...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Real Ultimate Power: Encyclopedia Ii - Real Ultimate Power - Real Ultimate Ninjas
Hamburger describes ninjas through three "facts": Ninjas are mammals. Ninjas fight ALL the time. The purpose of the ninja is to flip out...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Post-gangsta: Encyclopedia Ii - Post-gangsta - Definition
A rarely-used name for a genre of hardcore rap of the 1990s and 2000s, referring to rap by more pop-oriented artists from about 1997 onwa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Music History Of The United States: Encyclopedia Ii - Music History Of The United States - American Roots Music
Main article: American roots music The first musicians anywhere in North America were Native Americans, who consist of hundreds of ethnic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mos Def: Encyclopedia Ii - Mos Def - Impact On Hip-hop
The artistic boundaries of hip-hop and rap music had been redefined by artists such as Brand Nubian, De La Soul, and Public Enemy, whose ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M.o.p.: Encyclopedia Ii - M.o.p. - Biography
M.O.P., short for Mash-Out Posse, is an American hip hop group from Brooklyn. Comprised of rappers Lil' Fame aka Fizzy Womack aka Slap an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Famous Tall Men: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Famous Tall Men - 7 Ft 3 In 221 Cm
List of famous tall men - 7 ft 2.5 in 220 cm. Arvydas Sabonis — basketball player ... See also:List of famous tall men, List of f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mark Romanek: Encyclopedia Ii - Mark Romanek - Background
Romanek was born in Chicago, Illinois. He credits seeing Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey in 1968 at the age of nine and again dur...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Michael Rapaport: Encyclopedia Ii - Michael Rapaport - Biography
Called a "true New Yorker," Rapaport idolized other New Yorkers Robert De Niro and Christopher Walken as a teenager. He was expelled from...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Missy Elliott: Encyclopedia Ii - Missy Elliott - Biography
Missy Elliott - Early years. Elliott was born in in Portsmouth, Virginia. In the late-1980s, Elliott, LaShawn Shellman, Chonita Coleman...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Missy Elliott: Encyclopedia Ii - Missy Elliott - Biography
Missy Elliott - Early years. Elliott was born in in Portsmouth, Virginia. In the late-1980s, Elliott, LaShawn Shellman, Chonita Coleman...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rihanna: Encyclopedia Ii - Rihanna - Discography
See Rihanna discography Rihanna - Studio Albums. Released: August 30, 2005 (U.S.) Chart positions: #10 U.S., #8 CAN, #35 UK, #7 AUS U....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Roc-a-fella Records: Encyclopedia Ii - Roc-a-fella Records - History
The initial upstart was created out of frustration to attempt to secure a record deal for Jay-Z. The group began pressing records, sellin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Whfs: Encyclopedia Ii - Whfs - History
WHFS - 1960s. WHFS began broadcasting in the 1960s on a frequency of 102.3 FM in Bethesda, Maryland. Its studios, on the second floor o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vh1: Encyclopedia Ii - Vh1 - Overview
VH-1's popularity and clearance (number of cable systems carrying the channel) was minimal until the fledgling network was acquired by Vi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tweet Singer: Encyclopedia Ii - Tweet Singer - Biography
Tweet singer - Early Years. The youngest child of Tom and Shirley Keys, Tweet grew up singing in the church along with her parents and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Beatles Album: Encyclopedia Ii - The Beatles Album - The Songs
Many of the songs here are personal and self-referencing; for example "Dear Prudence" is about actress Mia Farrow's sister, Prudence, who...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World Music Awards: Encyclopedia Ii - World Music Awards - Most Recent Show 2005
The show was broadcast in the United States by the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) on September 13, 2005. It featured appearances by ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vybz Kartel: Encyclopedia Ii - Vybz Kartel - Feud With Assassin And Spragga Benz
Vybz Kartel - Rumours of war. Although he made peace with Ninja Man and apologized to the public for his actions onstage, in the early ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wrestlemania Xix: Encyclopedia Ii - Wrestlemania Xix - Match Results
WrestleMania XIX - Sunday Night HEAT Match for the World Tag-Team Championship: Lance Storm and Chief Morley c vs. Kane and Rob Van Dam....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Timbaland: Encyclopedia Ii - Timbaland - Biography
Timbaland - Early years: 1993 - 1995. Mosely grew up in Norfolk, Virginia, where he became acquainted with Missy Elliott and Melvin Bar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wu-tang Clan: Encyclopedia Ii - Wu-tang Clan - Foundation
The founders of Wu-Tang Clan were cousins GZA, Ol' Dirty Bastard, and The RZA who had previously comprised the by-then-defunct trio Force...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shake It Off: Encyclopedia Ii - Shake It Off - Release And Reception
"Shake It Off" was released in the United States on July 12, 2005. There had been considerable argument between Carey and her record labe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sampling Music: Encyclopedia Ii - Sampling Music - History
Sampling music - Early precedents. In the 1940s, some musique concrète composers utilized portions of other recordings to create new c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Riaa Single Certification: Encyclopedia Ii - Riaa Single Certification - List Of Certified Digital Singles Modern Era
RIAA Single certification - Singles released during the modern era. This is a list of singles released and certified during the modern ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Speakerboxxx/the Love Below: Encyclopedia Ii - Speakerboxxx/the Love Below - Overview
Big Boi recorded Speakerboxxx in approximately a month; while André spent two years on The Love Below, and completed the album two weeks...   » Read the article