Jay Z
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969) better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper and former president and CEO of Def Jam Recordings[1] and Roc-A-Fella Records. In addition, he co-owns The 40/40 Club and the New Jersey Nets NBA team. He is one of the most financially successful hip-hop artists and entrepreneurs in America.[2] Known for his flow and blending of street and popular style, he can compose lyrics without the use of pen and paper.[3] [4] His critically acclaimed album The Blueprint was allegedly written in only two days.[5] After announcing his retirement from recording music in 2003, he returned in late 2006 with the album Kingdom Come which sold 680,000 copies in its first week, Jay-Z's highest-selling album in a one-week period.[6]
Along with Damon "Dame" Dash and Kareem "Biggs" Burke, Jay-Z was one of the founders of Roc-A-Fella Records, a hip hop record label. Jay-Z is the richest hip hop Entertainer (followed by 50 Cent), having a net-worth estimate of $600 million.[7] It was announced on 2nd February 2008 that Jay Z will headline this year's Glastonbury Festival.[8] Birth name Shawn Corey Carter Also known as Jigga Jay Hova Born December 4, 1969 (1969-12-04) (age 38) Brooklyn, New York City Genre(s) Hip hop, hardcore hip hop, East Coast hip hop, gangsta rap, pop rap Occupation(s) Musician Songwriter Record executive CEO President Years active 1989 - 2003 2006 - present Label(s) Roc-A-Fella/IDJMG/Universal Associated acts Memphis Bleek, Beanie Sigel, Beyoncé Knowles, Fort Minor, Mike Shinoda, Linkin Park, Kanye West, R. Kelly, Freeway, The Notorious B.I.G., Nas, Young Jeezy Studio albums 1996: Reasonable Doubt 1997: In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 1998: Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life 1999: Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter 2000: The Dynasty: Roc La Familia 2001: The Blueprint 2002: The Blueprint²: The Gift & the Curse 2003: The Black Album 2006: Kingdom Come 2007: American Gangster Collaboration albums 1998: Streets Is Watching (with Various Artists) 2002: The Best of Both Worlds (with R. Kelly) 2004: Unfinished Business (with R. Kelly) 2004: Collision Course (with Linkin Park) 2008: Hearts Of The City Tour (with Mary J.Blige) 2009: The Kings of Hip Hop (with Nas) Compilation albums 2000: The Dynasty: Roc La Familia 2001: Jay-Z: Unplugged 2002: Chapter One: Greatest Hits 2003: Bring It On: The Best of Jay-Z 2006: Greatest Hits Grammy Award history Career Wins: 7 Career Nominations: 25 Dirt Off Your Shoulders Dead Presidents Cant Knock The Hustle Change The Game (Live) Hardknock Life |
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