The second part of the “A Star is Born” series of interviews. J. Cole talks about who’s producing his new album, what it’s like to be in the studio with Pharell, and Jay-Z.
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J. Cole recently posted some pics of him and the Skateboard P working on some tracks for J. Cole’s upcoming album. Pharell’s a nasty producer, and this makes me even more excited for J. Cole’s new album. Not really feeling the new trash stash from Pharell, though. Either way, hit the jump for the rest of the pictures and a J. Cole interview with Los Angeles Leakers.
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Check out new tracks from Jay-Z & Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne ft. Pharell, B.o.B., and Wiz Khalifa. Jay-Z teamed up with Snoop Dogg to remix Snoop’s single “I Wanna Rock” and it’s pretty tight. The last three tracks are not full songs. They’re probably just sneak peaks at upcoming full length songs, but they’re dope regardless. Check them out and download them below.
Jay-Z & Snoop Dogg- “I Wanna Rock” Remix
Lil Wayne ft. Pharell- “Smackdown”
B.o.B.- “The Biz”
Wiz Khalifa- “Say Ahh Freestyle”
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The self-proclaimed “best rapper alive” just got better. Jay-Z’s The Blueprint 3 lives up to, if not exceeds, it’s lofty expectations. Hova lives up to his reputation as the cockiest MC in the game with lines such as: ” I don’t run rap no more, I run the map” and “10 number 1 albums in a row, who better than me?” After years of self-hype and praise, it sounds like Jigga-man is finally living up to the title.
The album features an all-star lineup. The majority of the tracks are produced by Kanye West while Timbaland, No I.D., Al Shux, and the Neptunes also contributed. The bp3 is packed to the brim with well-known guest artists such as Alicia Keys, Drake, Mr. Hudson, Pharell, Kid Cudi, Swizz Beats, Kanye West, Young Jeezy, Luke Steele (of Empire of the Sun), Rihanna, and J. Cole (Jay-Z’s first artist signed to the new RocNation label). J. Cole is featured on “A Star is Born” and he has a nasty verse, giving a sneak peak of his unique flow and creative lyrics. Be sure to keep an eye on this young and talented upcoming artist in ‘09-’10.
Overall, The Blueprint 3 is Jay-Z at his finest. The album was already highly anticipated in part because of the instant success of Jay’s previously released singles “Run This Town” ft. Rihanna & Kanye West (already reached #3 on U.S. Billboard Hot 100) and “D.O.A.” (#24). With all of the star power and flat out solid work, this hit-maker may just have produced his 11th straight #1 record. I encourage you to go cop Hova’s album and I have no doubt you’ll be glad you did.
Download these songs:
- Empire State of Mind ft. Alicia Keys
- Already Home ft. Kid Cudi
- Young Forever ft. Mr. Hudson
- Off That ft. Drake
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