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Magna Carta Holy Grail
''Magna Carta Holy Grail'' (alternatively written and stylized as ''Magna Carta... Holy Grail'') is the twelfth studio album by American rapper Jay-Z. It was made available at first for free digital download for Samsung customers via the Jay-Z Magna Carta app on July 4, 2013. It was released for retail sale on July 8, 2013 by Roc Nation, Roc-A-Fella, and Universal Music Distribution, as well as the final release by Roc-A-Fella before the label was shuttered. The album features guest appearances by Justin Timberlake, Nas, Rick Ross, Frank Ocean and Beyoncé. Most of the album was produced by Timbaland and Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon, while other producers included Boi-1da, Mike Will Made It, Hit-Boy, Mike Dean, No I.D., The-Dream, Swizz Beatz, and Pharrell Williams among others. The album was promoted through various commercials presented by Samsung and was not preceded by any retail singles. The album spawned three successful singles, " Holy Grail", " Tom Ford" and " Part II ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American Rapping, rapper, businessman, and record executive. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, he was named Billboard and Vibe's 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time, the greatest rapper of all time by ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' and ''Vibe (magazine), Vibe'' in 2023. Known for his complex lyrical ability—which often uses double entendres and word play—and Braggadocio (rap), braggadocio, his music is built upon a rags to riches narrative. He served as president and chief executive officer of Def Jam Recordings from 2004 to 2007, and founded the entertainment company Roc Nation the following year. A protégé of fellow New York City-based rapper Jaz-O, Jay-Z began his musical career in the late 1980s; he co-founded the record label Roc-A-Fella Records in 1994 to release his first two studio albums ''Reasonable Doubt (album), Reasonable Doubt'' (1996) and ''In My Lifetime, Vol. 1'' (1997), both o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Will Made It
Michael Len Williams II (born March 23, 1989), known professionally as Mike Will Made It (often stylized as Mike WiLL Made-It) or simply Mike Will, is an American record producer. He is best known for producing trap beats for several Southern hip hop and pop artists on commercially successful singles. His credits include " Black Beatles" and " Powerglide" by Rae Sremmurd, "Mercy" by Kanye West, " No Lie" by 2 Chainz, " Bandz a Make Her Dance" by Juicy J, " Pour It Up" by Rihanna, " Love Me" by Lil Wayne, "Body Party" by Ciara, " We Can't Stop" by Miley Cyrus, " Formation" by Beyoncé, and " Humble" by Kendrick Lamar. He embarked on a career as a non-performing lead artist in 2013 with his debut single " 23" (featuring Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa and Juicy J), which peaked at number 11 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. His 2017 follow-up single, " Rake It Up" (with Yo Gotti featuring Nicki Minaj) peaked at number eight on the chart. He has released six mixtapes and one solo studio album, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Studio Album
An album is a collection of audio recordings (e.g., music) issued on a medium such as compact disc (CD), Phonograph record, vinyl (record), audio tape (like 8-track cartridge, 8-track or Cassette tape, cassette), or digital distribution, digital. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual 78 rpm records (78s) collected in a bound book resembling a photo album; this format evolved after 1948 into single vinyl LP record, long-playing (LP) records played at rpm. The album was the dominant form of recorded music expression and consumption from the mid-1960s to the early 21st century, a period known as the ''album era''. Vinyl LPs are still issued, though album sales in the 21st-century have mostly focused on CD and MP3 formats. The 8-track tape was the first tape format widely used alongside vinyl from 1965 until being phased out by 1983, being gradually supplanted by the cassette tape throughout the 1970s and early 1980s; the popul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Part II (On The Run)
"Part II (On the Run)" is a song recorded by American rapper Jay-Z from his twelfth studio album '' Magna Carta Holy Grail'' (2013) featuring American singer-songwriter Beyoncé. The song was written by Jay-Z, James Fauntleroy, Timbaland, and J-Roc while the production was handled by the latter two. It is viewed as a sequel to Beyoncé and Jay-Z's 2002 collaboration " '03 Bonnie & Clyde", a song which was rumored to be about their relationship. "Part II (On the Run)" is a slow-tempo Electro- R&B ballad instrumentally complete with synths and drums, and its lyrics refer to a rebellious couple in love and describe their dangerous relationship. The song charted at numbers 93 and 81 on the UK Singles Chart and US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, respectively, based on downloads alone, following the release of ''Magna Carta Holy Grail''. It was sent to U.S. contemporary hit radio stations as the third single to be released from the album on February 18, 2014. Background "Part II (On the R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Ford (song)
"Tom Ford" is a song by American hip hop artist Jay-Z from his twelfth studio album ''Magna Carta Holy Grail'' (2013). It features additional vocals from his wife Beyoncé as Third Ward Trill and was produced by Timbaland and Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon. On September 26, 2013, "Tom Ford" was serviced to urban contemporary radio in the United Kingdom as the album's second single and then on October 15, 2013, to rhythmic contemporary in the United States. Following the release of the album, the song peaked at number 39 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Background On July 3, 2013, "Tom Ford" was previewed in one of Samsung's commercials for ''Magna Carta Holy Grail''. "Tom Ford" premiered online the following day, along with the rest of ''Magna Carta Holy Grail'' upon its release to Samsung smartphone owners. The title of the song and chorus are a reference to fashion designer Tom Ford, who was also mentioned by Justin Timberlake in his Jay-Z collaboration "Suit & Tie". Tom Ford resp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holy Grail (Jay-Z Song)
"Holy Grail" is a song by American rapper Jay-Z from his twelfth studio album '' Magna Carta Holy Grail''. It features vocals from American singer Justin Timberlake and serves as the album's lead single. It was produced by The-Dream, Timbaland, and J-Roc, with additional production from No ID and contains elements of Nirvana's 1991 single "Smells Like Teen Spirit". Following the release of the album, the song debuted at number eight on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, where it peaked at number four the following week. In other regions, it peaked at number seven on the UK Singles Chart. "Holy Grail" had sold over 3.4 million copies in the United States as of 2018. Lyrically, "Holy Grail" finds both performers discussing the hardships of fame. It won Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards. In 2014, ''Billboard'' placed it at number 25 on their list of Top 100 Hot Rap Songs of all time. Recording and composition "Holy Grail", along with another track from ''Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Live In Brooklyn (Jay-Z EP)
''Live in Brooklyn'' is an extended play by American rapper Jay-Z. It was released on October 9, 2012 through record labels Roc Nation and Atlantic Records. The EP was released as digital download, and was available to pre-order on October 7, 2012 via the iTunes Store.iTunes - Music - Live In Brooklyn by Jay-Z Background The extended play was filmed and recorded at in , |
WondaGurl
Ebony Naomi Oshunrinde (born December 28, 1996), professionally known as WondaGurl, is a Canadian record producer, songwriter and record executive. Early life Ebony Naomi Oshunrinde was born on December 28, 1996 at the Scarborough Grace Hospital in Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to Josefina Oshunrinde. She lived with her mother in North York and Mississauga before eventually setting in Brampton. WondaGurl started producing on her keyboard with drum pads at age 9. She also credits a Casio keyboard gifted to her by her grandmother as influencing her musical trajectory. According to WondaGurl, she started making beats seriously when she discovered the digital audio workstation Fruity Loops around age 11 or 12. Her musical tastes also developed in relation to her family, with her mother turning her on to Biggie Smalls and P. Diddy and her brother introducing her to Dipset and hip hop more generally. She credits her mentor Boi-1da for the name "WondaGurl," saying "I got my n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vinylz
Anderson Hernandez (born September 2, 1989),Rys, Dan (July 11, 2013)"‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’ Behind The Scenes: Five Producers Who Helped Craft The Album". '' XXL''. Accessed on July 11, 2013. professionally known as Vinylz, is an American record producer from Washington Heights, New York City. He is known for his work with Jay-Z, Travis Scott, Rick Ross, Drake, J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, Jeremih and Tinashe. Vinylz secured a publishing deal with Sony ATV through fellow record producer and mentor, Boi-1da, whom he has worked closely with. Early life and career Anderson Hernandez was born to immigrated parents from the Dominican Republic on September 2, 1989, in Washington Heights, a neighborhood located in the New York City borough of Manhattan, living across the street from adult contemporary musician Alicia Keys. Hernandez started producing at age 14. He received his stage name, Vinylz, courtesy of a friend who noticed both of his interests for clever sampling and his fath ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Travis Scott (rapper)
Jacques Bermon Webster III (born April 30, 1991), known professionally as Travis Scott (formerly stylized as Travi$ Scott), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Scott has had five number-one hits on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, along with a total of over one hundred charting songs. In addition to ten Grammy Award nominations, he has won a Latin Grammy Award, ''Billboard'' Music Award, MTV Video Music Award, and several BET Hip Hop Awards. Scott's musical style has been described as a "blend between traditional hip-hop and lo-fi" and often characterized as "ambient," with a heavily appraised influence from rappers Kanye West and Kid Cudi. His stage name is derived from the latter's real name, Scott Mescudi, combined with the name of a favorite uncle. In 2012, Scott signed his first major-label recording contract with Epic Records, as well as a publishing deal with Kanye West's GOOD Music as an in-house producer. In April 2013, he entered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Timbaland
Timothy Zachery Mosley (born March 10, 1972), known professionally as Timbaland, is an American record producer and rapper. Born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, he is widely acclaimed for his distinctive production work and "stuttering" rhythmic style. In 2007, ''Entertainment Weekly'' stated that "just about every current pop trend can be traced back to him—from sultry, urban-edged Contemporary R&B, R&B songstresses [...] to the art of incorporating avant-garde sounds into No. 1 hits." He has won four Grammy Awards from 22 nominations. Timbaland's first major production credit was on the album ''Ginuwine...the Bachelor'' (1996) by R&B singer Ginuwine. Further commercial success on his following productions—including Aaliyah's album ''One in a Million (Aaliyah album), One in a Million'' (1996) and Missy Elliott's album ''Supa Dupa Fly'' (1997)—made him a sought-after producer for R&B and hip-hop acts. He performed as a recording artist himself while doing so, releasi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The-Dream
Terius Adamu Ya Gesteelde-Diamant ('' né'' Youngdell Nash; born September 20, 1977), known professionally as The-Dream, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is known for having written or co-produced songs for artists in R&B and hip hop, often in tandem with production partner Tricky Stewart. Beginning with '' I Am... Sasha Fierce'' (2008), he has been credited on each of American singer Beyoncé's subsequent albums. His co-writing credits include " Me Against the Music" (2003) for Britney Spears, " Ride" (2010) for Ciara, "Umbrella (song), Umbrella" (2007) for Rihanna, "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" (2008), "Cuff It" (2022), "Break My Soul" (2022) and "Partition (song), Partition" (2013) for Beyoncé, "Touch My Body" (2008) for Mariah Carey, "16 @ War" for Karina Pasian (2008), "Baby (Justin Bieber song), Baby" (2010) for Justin Bieber, "All of the Lights" (2010) for Kanye West, "No Church in the Wild" (2013) for Jay-Z and Kanye West and "Savage (Meg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
