Posts Tagged ‘The Blueprint 3’

Event Recap: Jay-Z’s Blueprint 3 Tour

At this point in my blogging career, there’s no need to describe situations as “surreal.” They aren’t, so using the word is hyperbole. Not to say that they aren’t unique and that doing this hasn’t afforded its share of opportunities that I know I wouldn’t have...

November 15th, 2009 | Events, GENERAL, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

Today’s Headline - “The Blueprint to Jay-Z’s BP3 Marketing Campaign”

WooHa with the win for this analysis of Jay-Z’s multimedia takeover for BP3. “…As record labels marketing dollars decrease corporate sponsorships seem to give artist an outlet to market themselves to a different audience. As artist become brands, strategic partnerships with other companies...

November 9th, 2009 | DIGITAL NEWS, EDUTAINMENT, GENERAL | Read More

Jay-Z Feat. Alicia Keys - “Empire State Of Mind” Video

Big city lights. The Blueprint 3. Black n’ white backdrop. With the warm-up taking place yesterday at Yankee Stadium, Jay & Alicia unveil their mini-movie with the expertise of the one & only Hype Williams.

October 30th, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

Is Hip-Hop Finally Dead?

^ It is to this guy. In the latest issue of The New Yorker Sasha Frere-Jones has declared 2009 as the year Hip-Hop died. His main reasons? The Blueprint 3, Raekwon & Freddie Gibbs of course. If I had to pick a year for hip-hop’s demise, though, I would choose 2009, not 2006. Jay-Z’s new album,...

October 25th, 2009 | EDUTAINMENT, GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK, THE NEW MODEL | Read More

All The Dope Boys Go Crazy: Jay-Z & Young Jeezy

Photo: B.Scott “Hov on that new shit Niggas like how come Niggas want my old shit Buy my old album…” — Jay-Z from “On To The Next One” (I guess I’m one of them niggas, then.) The Blueprint 3 served up a glimpse of Grizzly Bear Jay. But for those who grew up on the...

October 23rd, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

TSS Presents Smoking Sessions With J.Cole

Photo Credit: Honey Mag Fayetteville’s own Jermaine Cole exploded on to the scene in 2009 and began climbing your favorite MC’s favorite new MC list. Everybody was surprised by the new kid making waves, his lyrical depth and cadence, and that refreshing sound he brought to the Interwebs...

October 14th, 2009 | "Smoking Sessions With...", ARTIST INTERVIEWS, GENERAL, Videos, WE GOT NOW | Read More

So, Where Were You, Nas?

Nas. The man. The myth. The enigma. I’ve never really known how to describe Nas properly throughout my years of listening to Hip-Hop. For as much as his music will forever speak for him (how it should be), it’s what he says (or doesn’t say, rather) off the mic which has left people...

September 27th, 2009 | Everything Else, GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK, Videos | Read More

“We Believe In Nothing…”

“Nihilists! Fuck me. I mean, say what you like about the tenets of National Socialism, Dude, at least it’s an ethos.” - Walter, The Big Lebowski A friend of a friend swayed side to side in a football tailgate haze a couple weeks back. Beer and cigarette smoke fumed from his pores....

September 21st, 2009 | GENERAL | Read More

The Making Of The Blueprint 3 Album Cover

Like I repeatedly told the rest of the Crew, the album sounds just like the cover looks.

September 16th, 2009 | GENERAL, Videos | Read More

Video: Jay-Z’s Answer The Call Concert

In case you missed it & don’t want to wait for Sunday’s replay on Fuse, Yardie’s got the rip split into two videos instead of the 4-8 different compiled clips I’ve seen elsewhere. The overwhelming response has been positive & most parties agree that minus a few songs...

September 12th, 2009 | Events, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

“On To The Next One” - Review Of Jay-Z’s The Blueprint 3

For over a decade Jay-Z has been at the epicenter of Hip-Hop’s ever changing landscape. Through a combination of auspicious events and astute maneuvers, he set the pace for the genre on a mainstream level with air of affluence. Which in turn allowed him to set and break trends at will with even...

September 11th, 2009 | ALBUM REVIEWS, GENERAL | Read More

Video: “From MSGs To MSGents”

By now, I’m sure everyone’s heard about Jay-Z accomplishing the unbelievable (as in yeah right) by selling out Madison Square Garden in a minute. And to honor the occasion, the Rosenthals have 60 seconds of snark for your favorite Hip-Hop artist.

September 9th, 2009 | SMOKE BREAK, Videos | Read More

50 Cent - “Flight 187″ Video

I’ve been pretty good at keeping my mouth shut when it comes to Curtis, mainly because my mom said that if I don’t have anything nice to say then I shouldn’t say a word. But this right here is a straight up b*tch move (at the 1:08 mark):

September 4th, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, LOOSIES, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

Cop: The Blueprint 3 Gear

Blasphemy If for whatever reason you’ve recently caught Blueprint 3 fever, Jay-Z’s camp wants to make sure you’re properly clothed for the occasion.

August 31st, 2009 | GENERAL, Gear, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

“I’m Young Memphis, Used To Play The Apprentice…”

…Now I’m The Teacher, Come Here Let Me Teach You.” I’ve never been a big fan of the term weed carrier, but regardless of it’s derogatory connotations it’s the perfect term to describe Bleek. He’s been apart of Jay-Z’s camp since the beginning and should...

August 31st, 2009 | EDUTAINMENT, GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK | Read More