Subject: Jay-Z

• Common covers a lot of ground in Marquee show

  September 14, 2008

• Talib Kweli/Jay-Z

  Quality (MCA/Rawkus)

  The Blueprint 2: The Gift and the Curse (Rocafella/Island Def Jam)

  November 28, 2002

• Lifesavas

  Spirit in Stone (Quannum)

  July 31, 2003

• Dead Prez

  RBG: Revolutionary But Gangsta (Sony/Columbia)

  April 29, 2004

• BEST PLACE TO BUY VINYL HIP-HOP

  Swell Records

  September 30, 2004

• Critical Fatwa

  Name-dropping

  March 16, 2006

• Top 10 selling CDs at Zia Record Exchange, 105 West University Drive in Tempe

  Chart-busters for the week

  November 30, 2006

• Jay-Z

  April 10, 2008

• Fall Out Boy

  November 27, 2008

• Is This Jay-Z and Radiohead Mash-Up Really Necessary?

  Brand new to the internet this week is the latest effort from DJ Minty Fresh Beats, otherwise known as 22-year old New Yorker Max Tannone. Tannone has harnessed the eternal power of Jay-Z's The Black Album for his own evil-doing, choosing Radiohead as his partner in crime in creating this week's mash-up sensation Jaydiohead. The effort is all there, he employs a few different Radiohead albums - OK Computer, Kid A and In Rainbows - to accomplish his mashing. It's a novel concept, the mash-up, and

  January 8, 2009

• Young Jeezy and Jay-Z: "My President Is Black" (Live)

  I'm not sure I've seen anything that sums up the raucous atmosphere surrounding the Obama inauguration better than this live video for "My President is Black" with Young Jeezy and Jay-Z (a.k.a. Old Jeezy), which I came across over on The Village Voice's music blog, Sound of the City. If anything, it sure beats the hell out of that insufferable Will.i.am video that -- I swear it -- almost made me vote for McCain. On the jump.

  January 20, 2009

• Jay-Z Has 99 Problems (But A Bush Ain't One)

  Last night was the Obama Staff Ball in Washington. While the stars of the night were the president and vice president, the entertainment was top-notch, Jay-Z and Arcade Fire. The ball was the final event in the weeklong celebration of the historic inauguration. It was a party for the thousands of staffers who helped Obama's campaign, most of them in their 20s. The line of the night, though, came from Jay-Z, who performed a new version of his classic: "99 Problems" (But a Bush Ain't One). I wond

  January 23, 2009

• Young Jeezy

  The Recession
  (Def Jam)

  September 25, 2008

• Other People's Blogs: Grammys ditch polka, Black Keys Work With Mos Def, MGMT Hating on Headbands

  Spin: Jay-Z's 'Blueprint 3' Out This SeptemberRolling Stone: The Biggest, Oddest (and Most Unique) Sound in New YorkPitchfork: Santigold's Label Attempts to Block Santigold MixtapeNME: Grammys ditch polka category for 2010 AwardsSpin: Amanda Palmer, Neil Gaiman Perform Together in NYCPitchfork: Black Keys Work With Mos Def, Jim Jones Idolator: MGMT Warns Mamas: "Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Wear Headbands"

  June 4, 2009

• The Premiere

  London Paris New York
  (self-released/thepremieremusic.com)

  September 27, 2007

• Snap To It

  Comeback kids, rhymin' Limeys and songs about partying defined Hip-Hop Nation in 2006

  January 4, 2007

• Nas

  Hip Hop Is Dead
  (Def Jam)

  December 28, 2006

• Pepper

  Turn it up

  November 30, 2006

• On the Map

  Some kind of hip-hop monster

  December 29, 2005

• Little Brother

  The Chittlin Circuit 1.5
  (Fastlife)

  September 1, 2005

• Kid Capri at Myst

  Rare chance to shake it with hip-hop giant

  January 20, 2005

• Can We Kick It?

  May 20, 2004

• Danger Mouse, and Jemini

  May 6, 2004

• Kanye West

  Takes a lick and keeps on rollin'

  April 8, 2004

• Original Soul

  This time, it's personal: Our look back at an intimate year in music.

  January 1, 2004

• Fade to Black

  Jay-Z returns with The Black Album - and renewed disdain for the hip-hop game

  November 27, 2003

• The Roots

  Step into their realm

  August 14, 2003

• Subpoena Me!

  The record industry thinks I'm a criminal. Here's the evidence.

  August 7, 2003

• Rock the Mic Tour, featuring Jay-Z and 50 Cent

  There's plenty of "Ice" to cool the Valley

  July 24, 2003

• Critics VS 2002: Rebuilding From Ash

  2002 spent the year in a 9/11 hangover. Through the confusion, notable and amazing works still arose

  January 2, 2003

• World Atlas

  Driven, ambitious Valley MC takes feelers from two labels, and prepares for global domination

  November 22, 2001

• Brotherly Luv

  Underground Empire and rap supergroup The Ten Commandments find favor in Philly

  June 1, 2000

• Just Announced: Jay Z, Akon, Deer Tick, CKY

  H.O.V.A.Do ya'll want more of the jigga man? Well if y'all want more of the Jigga man, then I need ya'll to help me, bring him back to stage. Say Hova, c'mon say it! HO-VA! HO-VA! Are y'all out there?Yes, J-A-Y is comign back to Phoenix, playing the cozy confines of Dodge Theatre in August. What else is cooking in last week's concert announcements? Read on for full listings, including a radio show with all of 2007's year's biggest hip-hop newcomers and local "indie" teens Sound The City.

  May 18, 2009

• Other People's Blogs: Jay-Z Splits From Def Jam, Green Day vs. Wal-Mart, Vampire Weeked DJs Prom

  Rolling Stone: Jay-Z Buys Out Def Jam Contract, "Blueprint 3″ Heads to Roc NationElectric Mustache: Photos: Miniature Tigers at The Phix 5/15/2009Rolling Stone: Allen and Lambert iTunes Hits May Be a Predictor of Future SuccessIdolator: Green Day Knows Its Enemy, And Its Name Is Wal-MartNME: Vampire Weekend to DJ 'prom' in New York tonight

  May 21, 2009

• Other People's Blogs: Toby Keith in Town, Jay-Z's Plans, Handsome Furs

  The Dish with Jess Harter: Toby Keith to attend restaurant grand opening WednesdayIdolator: So What Is Jay-Z Up To, Anyway?So Much Silence: Handsome Furs: Radio KaliningradNME: Beyonce to offer $20 tickets on North American tourElectric Mustache: Kid Cudi Playing Marquee Theatre July 27thPitchfork: Fucked Up's Pink Eyes Becomes Fox News Commentator

  May 29, 2009

• Britney Spears Nude Pics Leak, Jay-Z Disses Autotune, Jordin Sparks Video

  Idolator: Jordin Sparks Is Out Standing In Her BattlefieldElectric Mustache: Tonight In Phoenix: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Crystal AntlersRolling Stone: Jay-Z Calls For "Death Of Auto-Tune" With "Blueprint 3″ CutPLM: Phoenix Women Who RockArizona State Press: "Figuring Prominently" displays eclectic mixIdolator: Vintage Topless Britney Pictures Leak, World Continues To Spin On Its Axis

  June 8, 2009

• Jay-Z's Official DJ Visits Tonight's Groove Candy

  Jay-Z and Neil Armstrong: BFFs for reals. NYC's DJ Neil Armstrong is one lucky mofo. Not only does the dood get to spin the backbeats for Jay-Z as the hip-hop superstar's official turntablist, he also got to hang with Obama during the inauguration and has been lauded in the pages of Rolling Stone, URB, and the recently-deceased Vibe Magazine. (Plus, he also shares the moniker of the first man on the moon to boot.) Although Mr. Beyoncé Knowles won't be hitting the stage at Dodge Theatre until to

  July 1, 2009

• July 1 In Blogs: Courtney Marie Andrews, Jay-Z, Twilight Farmer's Market, and Van's Warped Tour

  In the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Feathered Bastard: More Shawna Fordes in the Making? Violent Rhetoric and Unbalanced Actions from Phoenix Nativists Up on the Sun: Courtney Marie Andrews Offers Free Mp3 From New Album Jay-Z's Official DJ Visits Tonight's Groove Candy Chow Bella: Behind the Bar: Mike Bunker, The Mission Tonight: Glendale's Twi

  July 1, 2009

• Could Jay Z Replace Michael Jackson?

  Luke HolwerdaJay Z took the "connect with the fans" thing to extremes at his Dodge Theatre show.Jay Z's claim to being "The Best Rapper Alive" is delivered so flippantly it's almost filler anymore. Certainly, there was a time after 2003's The Black Album dropped that it'd have been indisputable to any serious fan of hip-hop music, but, in the years since, it's become such a droning constant that I can't recall the last time I put Jigga's self-applied title under any real scrutiny. Maybe now

  July 3, 2009

• July 3 In Blogs: Shawna Forde, Jay-Z, The Mission, and Roosters

  In the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Feathered Bastard: Shawna Forde Associate a Former Pima County Sheriff's Deputy in Training? Up on the Sun: Could Jay-Z Replace Michael Jackson? What's On Tap for Tonight's First Friday: Back Ted N-Ted, Burlesque, and More Chow Bella: Behind the Bar: Strawberry-Coconut Mojito at The Mission Valley Fever: Roost

  July 3, 2009

• Jay-Z, First Friday, and Joey Arroyo Over the Weekend

  Could Jay-Z Replace Michael Jackson? Jay-Z's claim to being "The Best Rapper Alive" is delivered so flippantly it's almost filler anymore. Certainly, there was a time after 2003's The Black Album dropped that it'd have been indisputable to any serious fan of hip-hop music, but, in the years since, it's become such a droning constant that I can't recall the last time I put Jigga's self-applied title under any real scrutiny. Maybe now is the time...full story See: Jay-Z In Photos First Friday:

  July 6, 2009

• Beyonce Gets Emotional Over Michael Jackson At U.S. Airways Show

  Victor J. PalaganoBeyonce busted out several gold dresses for her show at U.S. Airways Center... and we mean "busted."Given that yesterday was the day the world said goodbye to Michael Jackson with a glitzy, arena-sized sendoff, it shouldn't have been surprising to see Beyonce dedicate a song to the late King of Pop at last night's U.S. Airways Center show. And, with emotions running high, it also shouldn't have been surprising when she got a little verklempt at the start of the newly-improvised

  July 8, 2009

• Jordin Sparks Hammered In Reviews, Chester Bennington Talks About Drugs, Pearl Jam On The Radio

  So Much Silence: Alvin Band: Temple Pressure (video, mp3) Idolator: Highlights from various Jordin Sparks reviews NME: LCD Soundsystem set for new release of '45:33' Idolator: Will Lil Wayne's "Rebirth" Ever See The Light Of Day? Rolling Stone: Pearl Jam's New "Backspacer" Single "The Fixer" Hits Radio NME: Jay-Z: 'the anti-auto-tune record was Kanye West's idea' Spin: Linkin Park's Bennington Discusses His Drug Addiction Sound of the City: Q-Tip's Memoir to Elaborate on Industry Rule 4,080 and

  July 20, 2009

• Amy Winehouse Not Guilty, Jay-Z's Mayoral Campaign, Thom Yorke Writes for 'New Moon'

  NME: Amy Winehouse found not guilty of assault NME: Jay-Z replaces Beastie Boys at All Points West Idolator: Jay-Z Enlists Kanye West And Rihanna For His Mayoral Campaign Idolator: Jordin Sparks Is Not Singing About Giving Head On Her New Record Pitchfork: Director: Thom Yorke Wrote New Song for New Moon Soundtrack Rolling Stone: Watch Juliette Lewis Tear Through "Terra Incognita" Tracks So Much Silence: Incoming: Bon Iver, Sept. 29 Electric Mustache: mp3: Throw Me The Statue - "Hi-Fi Goon" Elec

  July 24, 2009

• Foo Fighters Greatest Hits, Blueprint 3 Leak, Street Scene Reviewed

  Idolator: Vh1 Can't Stop Getting Behind Bret MichaelsNME: Strokes' Julian Casablancas makes solo live debut in Japan - videoPitchfork: Foo Fighters Greatest Hits Album DueRolling Stone: Jay-Z Stays Calm Over "Blueprint 3″ Leak, Tells Fans "Enjoy It"Silver Platter: www.WheninAz.com launch parties this First Friday and Saturday!Spin: Harvey Danger Play Final ShowHeard Mentality: 12 Things I'll Always Remember About Street Scene '09

  September 1, 2009

• Destiny's Child Reunion Rumor, Muslims Now Welcome at Black Eyed Peas Show, Photos of Bad Veins at Modified

  Electric Mustache: Photos: Bad Veins at Modified Arts 8/31/2009 Idolator: "Guitar Hero" Manufacturers Pandering To Gen X Outrage, Or Something Idolator: Destiny's Child Reunion Rumor Falls Flat On Its Face NME: Black Eyed Peas' Malaysia Muslim gig ban reversed NME: LCD Soundsystem: 'We're making the album of the decade - but it's late' Pitchfork: Comedian Aziz Ansari Ruins the Jay-Z/Kanye Song "Hate" Rolling Stone: DJ AM Had Multiple OxyContin In System at Time of Death: Report So Much Silence:

  September 2, 2009

• Motel 6 Offers Free Rooms to Touring Bands, Alice Cooper Trash Talks Preppy Indie Dudes, T-Pain Releases iPhone App

  Idolator: Jay-Z Takes Control Of The Board (Room)Idolator: Golf-Playing Rocker Laments Preppy Indie Dudes' Lack Of BallsNME: Ex-Rolling Stones' Bill Wyman slams 'Guitar Hero' And 'Rock Star' gamesPitchfork: Want to Sound Just Like T-Pain? There's an App for ThatRolling Stone: What Made "Braid" a Punk-Rock Video Game? A Look Back at the Innovative TitleSpin: 20 Best Summer Songs of 2009Sound of the City: This Is An Actual Blog-Post Title: "Twitter Trending Topic #uknowhowiknowuregay Provides Unre

  September 8, 2009

• Billy Corgan Starts God Blog, The Blueprint 4, Get Van Halen Game Free

  Electric Mustache: Photos: The Thermals, Kinch & Sisterbrother at The Rhythm RoomIdolator: Because You Were Probably Wondering What Sanjaya Thought Of Ellen DeGeneres' "Idol" GigNME: Jay-Z already working on follow up to The Blueprint 3Pitchfork: Billy Corgan Launches Spiritual WebsiteRolling Stone: "Guitar Hero 5 " Giving Away Van Halen Game Free For Limited TimeSo Much Silence: Big Star, "Keep An Eye On The Sky"Sound of the City: Blasphemous Biggie Smalls-Related Ad Campaign

  September 10, 2009

• Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Karen O. Sings to Fatties, Nirvana vs. Courtney Over Cobain's Guitar Hero Likeness, Weezer Unveils New Album Art

  NME: Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Karen O to soundtrack anti-fat advertsRolling Stone: Grohl, Novoselic Didn't Approve Cobain's "Guitar Hero" AvatarRolling Stone: Paula Abdul and "American Idol" Insiders React to Ellen NewsPitchfork: Weezer's Raditude Cover RevealedIdolator: Someone Decided To Put Together A Gallery Of John Mayer's Guitar FacesSpin: Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Eminem Added to VMA LineupSpin: Watch: Scarlett Johansson and Pete Yorn's Live DebutElectric Mustache: MP3: Au Revoir Simone "Another Likely

  September 11, 2009

• Black Sabbath's Stem Cell Treatment, David Lynch and Billy Corgan, Passion Pit Mp3

  Electric Mustache: mp3: Passion Pit Remix Max Tundra "Which Song"Everyone's Blog Posts: All Nov. Events @ The Trunk Space: K Recs, Sound Art, Local break-neck rock, Label show cases, punkersIdolator: Aqua Warn Against The Dangers Of Color-Coordinating Your Dinner Parties' MenusNME: Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi 'feeling great' after stem-cell treatment on handPitchfork: David Lynch's Website Visits Billy CorganRolling Stone: Rihanna's Black-and-White "Wait Your Turn" Video PremieresSpin: Slayer's T

  November 3, 2009