Rapper J. Cole Talks To Wall Street Journal

Lee Hawkins from the Wall Street Journal gets another great interview from J Cole.
The Intellectual Rapper J Cole spits game.

JAY Z - Picasso Baby: A Performance Art Film (VIDEO)

Jay Z continues to set new rules. The hip-hop mastermind presents the performance art film for “Picasso Baby,” the Timbaland-produced single off his No. 1 album Magna Carta…Holy Grail. The 10-minute film, directed by Mark Romanek, premiered on HBO earlier this evening.

The Roc Nation mogul shot the visuals at Pace Gallery in New York last month. Spectators including Wale, Taraji P. Henson, Rosie Perez, Judd Apatow, Alan Cumming, Magazeen, Fab 5 Freddy, and the “grandmother of performance art” Marina Abramović gathered around as he took turns interacting with them in the all-white space.

“Concerts are pretty much performance art,” explains Jay, who shot a video for “Holy Grail” with Justin Timberlake in L.A. this week. “In a smaller venue, it’s a bit more intimate so you feel the energy of the people.”

Watch the “modern day Pablo Picasso” unveil his visual masterpiece below.

Jay-Z Calls Out Scott Boras

J. COLE PERFORMS WITH MIGUEL AT BET AWARDS

Bridget Kelly ft. Kendrick Lamar - Street Dreamin (VIDEO)

Bridget Kelly rides out with Kendrick Lamar in the street-chic video for her single “Street Dreamin.” While cruising through the streets, one special guy catches Bridget’s eye. She meets up with her friends, while K-Dot finds his own leading lady to kick it with.

The two shot the Clifton Bell-directed clip near the railroad tracks in Greensboro, North Carolina, while Kendrick was on tour.

Luke James Feat Bridget Kelly - I O U (AUDIO)

The song transcends real love.

"I.O.U." Remix ft Bridget Kelly from Roc Nation on Vimeo.

J. COLE Feat MIGUEL – POWER TRIP (VIDEO)

J. Cole’s obsession turns deadly in the dark video for “Power Trip,” the first single off his sophomore album Born Sinner, due June 25. The Roc Nation MC puts a whole new perspective on his love song as he commits murder in the grim visuals

JAY-Z LAUNCHES ROC NATION SPORTS

Jay-Z is expanding his empire with the launch of Roc Nation Sports, a full-service sports management company.


According to the New York Post, Roc Nation Sports will be led by the hip-hop mogul with Juan Perez serving as president. They have partnered with CAA Sports, a division of Creative Artists Agency, and signed New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano as their first client.

“Because of my love of sports, it was a natural progression to form a company where we can help top athletes in various sports the same way we have been helping artists in the music industry for years,” said Jay-Z.

Cano is a member of the Yankees’ 2009 World Series championship team, a four-time Silver Slugger Award winner, and two-time Gold Glove Award winner.

“At this point in my career, I am ready to take a more active role in my endeavors both on and off the field,” said Cano. “I am confident that the pairing of Roc Nation Sports and CAA Sports will be essential in helping me accomplish my short- and long-term goals. I am making this important decision now so I can keep my focus on helping the Yankees succeed in 2013, while minimizing any distractions for me and my teammates.”

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation is home to music superstars including Rihanna, J. Cole, Shakira, Kylie
Minogue, and Timbaland.

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Justin Timberlake & JAY-Z Grammy Performance 2013 (VIDEO)

Rihanna - Diamonds (VIDEO)

“Diamonds” is the first single off Rihanna’s seventh album Unapologetic. Due November 19, the project features collaborations with Chris Brown, Eminem, Future, David Guetta, and more.

Pharrell, Jay-Z & Frank Ocean In The Lab (PHOTO)

Jay-Z took Pharrell & Frank Ocean into the studio to work on some new music

Rihanna- Diamonds (AUDIO)

The queen of the pop Charts belts out another catchy tune, which will sure be rocking all night clubs through the Fall season.
Rihanna has realized taking a year of from music will make her irrelevant. So she continues to make hits therefore remaining the top Pop Star in the music biz.



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Rihanna - Where Have You Been (VIDEO)

Rihanna is fierce and fearless in the tribal video for “Where Have You Been,” the Dr. Luke and Calvin Harris-produced single off her sixth album Talk That Talk. Rhi Rhi who was named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in the World, shows off her fancy footwork and breathtaking beauty in the dance-heavy clip, directed by Dave Meyers (Missy Elliott, Janet Jackson).

Rita Ora Ft. Tinie Tenpah – R.I.P

All eyes are on Rita Ora. With a No. 1 single already under her belt (“Hot Right Now” with DJ Fresh) and an opening slot on Coldplay’s European tour this summer, the much-buzzed-about blonde burns up the screen with her first solo music video for “R.I.P.,” the Drake-penned single off her Roc Nation debut.

The 21-year-old singer, who hails from Kosovo, flaunts her drop-dead gorgeous looks, impeccable swag

J Cole ft. Missy Elliott - Nobody's Perfect (Clean)

Jay-Zs’ Amex Sync SXSW Concert VIDEO

Throw your diamonds in the sky. Jay-Z helps kick off South by Southwest with a live performance at Austin City Limits in Austin, Texas. From Reasonable Doubt to Watch the Throne, the hip-hop titan will deliver hit after hit from his expansive catalog during the “Amex Sync Show.” Kick back and enjoy the live stream at the link below

Jigga SXSW Part 1





Jigga SXSW Part 2

Shakira Signs To Roc Nation Management

Roc Nation management has landed a huge international superstar in singer Shakira reports XXL. The Colombian beauty leaves Epic management to join Mark Ronson, Melanie Fiona, Rihanna, Santigold, The Ting Tings, Wale, Andrea Martin, Ester Dean, Lab Ox, NO ID, Samantha Ronson and Solange Knowles as artists managed by the house that Jay-Z built according to Roc Nation's official website.

Roc Nation is also the recording home of artists such as Willow Smith, Jay-Z, Bridget Kelly, Hugo, J. Cole, Jay Electronica, K. Koke and Rita Ora.

Shakira is the highest selling Colombian artist of all time having sold more than 60 million records worldwide. She has also won 12 Billboard Latin Music Awards, eight Latin Grammy Awards and two Grammy Awards.

Her videos on youtube have surpassed one billion views, with "Waka Waka" closing in on 450 million views alone.

Rihanna’s “The Road To Talk That Talk” Part 1 & 2

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Rihanna on WhoSay

Jay-Z & Kanye West - Ni**as In Paris

Rihanna Breaks Record On VEVO

Congrats to Rihanna who has just been named the first female artist ever to reach 2 billion views on VEVO. “First chic to EVER reach 2 BILLION hits on VEVO!!!! Congrats #RihannaNavy!!! #QueenzOfVEVO”, she tweeted. Earlier this month, RiRi was named the best ever digital selling artist. Get ‘em!