Jay-Z

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From the rough end of Brooklyn, Jay-Z's rise to become a multi-millionaire rap star and a powerful record company executive is the stuff of fairy tales. Attending the same school as The Notorious B.I.G. and Busta Rhymes, his freestyle raps earned him the nickname Jazzy. He amended this to Jay-Z in homage to his mentor Jaz-O and the J/Z subway lines intersecting near his home. Although he was featured on Big Daddy Kane's album 'Daddy's Home', he was unable to get a record deal at this stage of his career. As a result he formed Roc-A-Fella Records with Damon Dash and Kareem Biggs and released his debut album 'Reasonable Doubt' in 1996. His major breakthrough hit 'Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)' turned him into a superstar triggering a series of crossover hits, high profile collaborations and the bestselling album 'The Blueprint'. Jay-Z announced his retirement following 2003's 'The Black Album' and was named president of Def Jam Records. However, he returned with 'Kingdom Come' in 2006 and went on to score his biggest hit with the New York anthem 'Empire State of Mind' featuring Alicia Keys in 2009, which won two Grammy Awards in 2011. After a collaboration with M.I.A. on 'XXXO', he began focusing on solo projects, with 'Blueprint 3' being released in 2010 followed by 'Magna Carta Holy Grail' in 2013, the latter receiving nine Grammy nominations.In 2017 Jay-Z announced, through a series of cryptic poster advertisements, his 14th studio album '4:44'. Produced by No I.D. the album features tracks with Frank Ocean, Damian Marley and Beyoncé.Artist biography compiled by BDS/West 10. All rights reserved

Top Tracks

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Numb / Encore
Jay-Z
Collision Course (Deluxe Version)
03:25
18
Ni**as in Paris
Jay-Z
Once Upon a Time in 2011
03:39
24
Niggas in Paris
Kanye West
Make Some Noise
02:52
Composers: DJ Quick / Other contributors: D.R
02
Clique
Kanye West
Kanye West Presents Good Music Cruel Summer
04:53
21
Empire State of Mind
Jay-Z
Once Upon a Time in 2009
04:36
13
Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)
Jay-Z
Reeling In The Decades
04:00
25
Empire State of Mind
Jay-Z
Start It Up
02:59
Composers: DJ Quick / Other contributors: D.R
06
Holy grail
Jay-Z
Most wanted
05:38
20
Big Pimpin'
Jay-Z
I Am Classik (Summer Sound)
04:43
Composers: DR / Other contributors: D.R
10
99 Problems (Album Version)
Jay-Z
Clubland Jump Around - The Ultimate Hip Hop Anthems
03:54
Writer: Rick Rubin - Shawn Carter - Norman Landsberg - Felix Pappalardi - Leslie Weinstein - John Ventura - William Squier - Tracy Marrow - Alphonso Henderson / Composers: Rick Rubin - Shawn Carter - Norman Landsberg - Felix Pappalardi - Leslie Weinstein - John Ventura - William Squier - Tracy Marrow - Alphonso Henderson
05
Izzo / In The End
Jay-Z
Collision Course (Deluxe Version)
02:44
08
03' Bonnie & Clyde
Jay-Z
Once Upon a Time in 2002
03:25
06
Points Of Authority / 99 Problems / One Step Closer
Jay-Z
Collision Course (Deluxe Version)
04:55
01
Dirt Off Your Shoulder / Lying From You
Jay-Z
Collision Course (Deluxe Version)
04:04
06
Renegade
Jay-Z
Curtain Call
05:36
03
Jigga What / Faint
Jay-Z
Collision Course (Deluxe Version)
03:31
02
Big Pimpin' / Papercut
Jay-Z
Collision Course (Deluxe Version)
02:36
22
Dirt Off Your Shoulder
Jay-Z
Once Upon a Time in 2003
04:05
01
Otis
Jay-Z
Make Some Noise
02:59
Composers: DJ Quick / Other contributors: D.R
16
Izzo (H.O.V.A)
Jay-Z
Once Upon a Time in 2001
04:00
17
Keep It Real
Jay-Z
The Trevor Nelson Collection
04:41
Writer: Jon B. - G. Stewart - P. "Silky" White - S. Carter / Composers: Jon B. - G. Stewart - P. "Silky" White - S. Carter / Other contributors: Jon B. for Vibzelect - Manny Marroquin - Steve MacCauley - Booker T.
03
Song Cry
Jay-Z
Cool - R&B
05:01
08
I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)
Jay-Z
Def Jam 25, Vol. 14 - Best Of The Best (Explicit Version)
03:47
17
On to the Next One
Jay-Z
Ready to Rumble
02:24
Composers: DJ Quick / Other contributors: D.R
03
U Don't Know (Remix)
Jay-Z
The Blueprint 2 The Gift & The Curse
04:27
03
The Watcher 2
Jay-Z
The Blueprint 2 The Gift & The Curse
05:57
08
Excuse Me Miss
Jay-Z
Def Jam 25, Vol. 19 - For The Lover In You (Explicit Version)
04:39
03
Can I Get A...
Jay-Z
Hip-Hop Movies, vol. 1
05:11
01
A Dream
Jay-Z
The Blueprint 2 The Gift & The Curse
04:12
01
Dead Presidents II
Jay-Z
Once Upon A Time in 96
04:26
13
D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)
Jay-Z
Once Upon a Time in 2009
04:15
14
Interlude
Jay-Z
Tracklist Magazine Mixtape Roc a Fella Edition
02:37
03
Takeover
Jay-Z
Def Jam 25, Vol. 15 - We Run NY (Explicit Version)
05:12
02
Hovi Baby
Jay-Z
The Blueprint 2 The Gift & The Curse
04:20
08
Poppin' Tags
Jay-Z
The Blueprint 2 The Gift & The Curse
06:00
24
Lost One
Jay-Z
Once Upon a Time in 2006
03:44
08
In My Lifetime (Remix)
Jay-Z
Streets Is Watching
04:32
07
8 Miles And Runnin' (Soundtrack Version)
Jay-Z
8 Mile (Deluxe International Version w/o weblink)
04:08
Writer: Luis Resto - Marshall Mathers - Shawn Carter - Leslie Pridgen / Composers: Luis Resto - Marshall Mathers - Shawn Carter - Leslie Pridgen
11
I Did It My Way
Jay-Z
The Blueprint 2 The Gift & The Curse
03:42
05
You Got Me
Mariah Carey
Charmbracelet
04:22

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Albums
â„— 2003 S. Carter Enterprises, LLC.
01-01-2003

The Black Album

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Interlude (Album Version Edited)
Jay-Z
The Black Album
01:21
02
December 4th (Album Version Edited)
Jay-Z
The Black Album
04:32
03
What More Can I Say (Album Version Edited)
Jay-Z
The Black Album
04:54
04
Encore
Jay-Z
The Black Album
04:10
05
Change Clothes (Album Version Edited)
Jay-Z
The Black Album
04:17
06
Dirt Off Your Shoulder
Jay-Z
The Black Album
04:04
07
Threat (Album Version Edited)
Jay-Z
The Black Album
04:05
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â„— 2000 S. Carter Enterprises, LLC.
01-01-2000

The Dynasty: Roc La Famila 2000

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Intro (Album Version Edited)
Jay-Z
The Dynasty: Roc La Famila 2000
03:10
02
Change The Game (Album Version Edited)
Jay-Z
The Dynasty: Roc La Famila 2000
03:08
03
I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)
Jay-Z
The Dynasty: Roc La Famila 2000
03:46
04
Streets Is Talking (Album Version Edited)
Jay-Z
The Dynasty: Roc La Famila 2000
04:44
05
This Can't Be Life (Album Version Edited)
Jay-Z
The Dynasty: Roc La Famila 2000
04:48
06
Get Your Mind Right Mami (Album Version Edited)
Jay-Z
The Dynasty: Roc La Famila 2000
04:23
07
Stick 2 The Script (Album Version Edited)
Jay-Z
The Dynasty: Roc La Famila 2000
04:10
Access the complete album info (16 songs)
2010 Real Talk Ent.
23-11-2010

Philadelphia Freeway 2 (Collector's Edition)

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Pay Attention
Freeway
Philadelphia Freeway 2 (Collector's Edition)
00:24
02
Finally Free
Freeway
Philadelphia Freeway 2 (Collector's Edition)
04:25
03
Gotz 2 Be Tha Bomb
Freeway
Philadelphia Freeway 2 (Collector's Edition)
04:05
04
Hands Up
Freeway
Philadelphia Freeway 2 (Collector's Edition)
01:01
05
Think About It
Freeway
Philadelphia Freeway 2 (Collector's Edition)
03:32
06
Crack Rap
Freeway
Philadelphia Freeway 2 (Collector's Edition)
04:03
07
Murda Muzic
Freeway
Philadelphia Freeway 2 (Collector's Edition)
01:16
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â„— 2007 S. Carter Enterprises, LLC.
01-01-2007

American Gangster

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Intro (Album Version Edited)
Jay-Z
American Gangster
02:00
02
Pray (Album Version Edited)
Jay-Z
American Gangster
04:23
03
American Dreamin' (Album Version Edited)
Jay-Z
American Gangster
04:47
04
Hello Brooklyn 2.0 (Album Version Edited)
Jay-Z
American Gangster
03:55
05
No Hook (Album Version Edited)
Jay-Z
American Gangster
03:14
06
Roc Boys (And The Winner Is)...
Jay-Z
American Gangster
04:12
07
Sweet (Album Version Edited)
Jay-Z
American Gangster
03:26
Access the complete album info (15 songs)
2004 Warner Bros. Records Inc. and Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC.
30-11-2004

Collision Course (Deluxe Version)

01
Dirt Off Your Shoulder / Lying From You
Jay-Z
Collision Course (Deluxe Version)
04:04
02
Big Pimpin' / Papercut
Jay-Z
Collision Course (Deluxe Version)
02:36
03
Jigga What / Faint
Jay-Z
Collision Course (Deluxe Version)
03:31
04
Numb / Encore
Jay-Z
Collision Course (Deluxe Version)
03:25
05
Izzo / In The End
Jay-Z
Collision Course (Deluxe Version)
02:44
06
Points Of Authority / 99 Problems / One Step Closer
Jay-Z
Collision Course (Deluxe Version)
04:55
â„— 2002 S. Carter Enterprises, LLC.
01-01-2002

The Blueprint 2 The Gift & The Curse

01
A Dream
Jay-Z
The Blueprint 2 The Gift & The Curse
04:12
02
Hovi Baby
Jay-Z
The Blueprint 2 The Gift & The Curse
04:20
03
The Watcher 2
Jay-Z
The Blueprint 2 The Gift & The Curse
05:57
04
03' Bonnie & Clyde
Jay-Z
The Blueprint 2 The Gift & The Curse
03:25
05
Excuse Me Miss
Jay-Z
The Blueprint 2 The Gift & The Curse
04:41
06
What They Gonna Do
Jay-Z
The Blueprint 2 The Gift & The Curse
04:54
07
All Around The World
Jay-Z
The Blueprint 2 The Gift & The Curse
03:52
Access the complete album info (25 songs)
â„— 2001 S. Carter Enterprises, LLC., Distributed by Roc Nation
18-12-2001

Jay-Z Unplugged (Live On MTV Unplugged / 2001)

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Izzo (H.O.V.A.) (Live On MTV Unplugged / 2001)
Jay-Z
Jay-Z Unplugged (Live On MTV Unplugged / 2001)
05:08
02
Takeover (Live On MTV Unplugged / 2001)
Jay-Z
Jay-Z Unplugged (Live On MTV Unplugged / 2001)
04:56
03
Girls, Girls, Girls (Live On MTV Unplugged / 2001)
Jay-Z
Jay-Z Unplugged (Live On MTV Unplugged / 2001)
04:40
04
Jigga What, Jigga Who (Live On MTV Unplugged / 2001)
Jay-Z
Jay-Z Unplugged (Live On MTV Unplugged / 2001)
02:34
05
Big Pimpin' (Live On MTV Unplugged / 2001)
Jay-Z
Jay-Z Unplugged (Live On MTV Unplugged / 2001)
04:10
06
Heart Of The City (Ain't No Love) (Live On MTV Unplugged / 2001)
Jay-Z
Jay-Z Unplugged (Live On MTV Unplugged / 2001)
04:05
07
Can I Get A... (Live On MTV Unplugged / 2001)
Jay-Z
Jay-Z Unplugged (Live On MTV Unplugged / 2001)
01:42
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â„— 1997 S. Carter Enterprises, LLC.
01-01-1997

In My Lifetime, Vol. 1

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Medley: Intro / A Million And One Questions / Rhyme No More (Album Version Edited)
Jay-Z
In My Lifetime, Vol. 1
03:21
02
The City Is Mine (Album Version Edited)
Jay-Z
In My Lifetime, Vol. 1
04:02
03
I Know What Girls Like (Album Version Edited)
Jay-Z
In My Lifetime, Vol. 1
04:50
04
Imaginary Players (Album Version Edited)
Jay-Z
In My Lifetime, Vol. 1
03:57
05
Streets Is Watching (Album Version)
Jay-Z
In My Lifetime, Vol. 1
03:57
06
Friend Or Foe '98 (Album Version Edited)
Jay-Z
In My Lifetime, Vol. 1
02:09
07
Lucky Me (Album Version Edited)
Jay-Z
In My Lifetime, Vol. 1
05:00
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Singles
â„— 2006 Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC
04-12-2006

Show Me What You Got (UK 2 trk)

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Show Me What You Got (Edit)
Jay-Z
Show Me What You Got (UK 2 trk)
03:29
Writer: Shawn Carter - Justin Smith - Johnny Pate - E. Sadler - Carlton Ridenhour - James Henry Boxley III - M. McEwan / Composers: Shawn Carter - Justin Smith - Johnny Pate - E. Sadler - Carlton Ridenhour - James Henry Boxley III - M. McEwan
02
Can't Knock The Hustle (2006/Live at Radio City Music Explicit)
Jay-Z
Show Me What You Got (UK 2 trk)
06:34
Writer: Shawn Carter - Jerome Foster - Marcus Miller - Joyce Melisa Morgan - Lesette Wilson / Composers: Shawn Carter - Jerome Foster - Marcus Miller - Joyce Melisa Morgan - Lesette Wilson
2016 R4 So Valid, LLC / EMPIRE
27-05-2016

All The Way Up (Remix) (feat. French Montana & Infared) - Single

01
All The Way Up (Remix)
Fat Joe
All The Way Up (Remix) (feat. French Montana & Infared) - Single
04:44
â„— 2010 S. Carter Enterprises, LLC., Distributed by Roc Nation
12-01-2011

H•A•M

01
H•A•M (Explicit Version)
Kanye West
H•A•M
04:37
Writer: Kanye West - Mike Dean - Shawn Carter - Lexus Arnel Lewis / Composers: Kanye West - Mike Dean - Shawn Carter - Lexus Arnel Lewis
â„— 2008 S. Carter Enterprises, LLC.
01-01-2008

Swagga Like Us

01
Swagga Like Us
Jay-Z
Swagga Like Us
05:29
â„— 2007 Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC
01-01-2007

Blue Magic

01
Blue Magic
Jay-Z
Blue Magic
04:08
02
Blue Magic (Album Version Edited)
Jay-Z
Blue Magic
04:08
2004 Warner Bros. Records Inc. and Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC.
30-11-2004

Numb/Encore: MTV Ultimate Mash-Ups Presents Collision Course

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Numb / Encore
Jay-Z
Numb/Encore: MTV Ultimate Mash-Ups Presents Collision Course
03:25
02
Numb / Encore
Jay-Z
Numb/Encore: MTV Ultimate Mash-Ups Presents Collision Course
03:25
2004 Warner Bros. Records Inc. and Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC.
30-11-2004

Numb / Encore: MTV Ultimate Mash-Ups Presents Collision Course

01
Numb / Encore
Jay-Z
Numb / Encore: MTV Ultimate Mash-Ups Presents Collision Course
03:25
02
Numb / Encore
Jay-Z
Numb / Encore: MTV Ultimate Mash-Ups Presents Collision Course
03:25
03
Numb / Encore (Instrumental)
Jay-Z
Numb / Encore: MTV Ultimate Mash-Ups Presents Collision Course
03:27
04
Numb / Encore (A Cappella)
Jay-Z
Numb / Encore: MTV Ultimate Mash-Ups Presents Collision Course
03:19
05
Numb / Encore (A Cappella)
Jay-Z
Numb / Encore: MTV Ultimate Mash-Ups Presents Collision Course
03:19
06
Bonus Beat
Jay-Z
Numb / Encore: MTV Ultimate Mash-Ups Presents Collision Course
01:42