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Roc-A-Fella Records was founded
Roc-a-fella Records was established by Sean Carter (AKA Jay Z), Dame Dash, and Kareem Biggs as an outlet for their primary artist, Jay Z, to release his music. Following the striking distribution deal with Priority, Jay Z released Roc-a-fellas 1996 debut album Reasonable Doubt. escobar300.wordpress.com -
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The Roc-a-fella Dynasty
Roc-A-Fella Records is a record label founded by Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, Damon "Dame" Dash, and Kareem "Biggs" Burke. It operates as a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, being distributed by Def Jam Recordings. Noteable artist include Jay Z, Beanie Sigel, Kanye West, and Cam'ron. -
Album: Reasonable Doubt
Full Album Reasonable Doubt by Jay Z is a hip-hop classic. The album gives insight to socioeconomic struggles in the 1990's. The Track entitled "Can I live" expresses the struggles of being enticed by the lavish things in life, while maintaining an acceptable standard of morality. This landmark album became an influence for most of today's rappers. -
The King of New York Dies
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When The Notorious B.I.G. was murdered New York's hip-hop scene began to look for someone to fill the void. Attention fell on Nas, one of New York's top-selling hip-hop artists, and Jay-Z, who was beginning to build a career buzz of his own. Both rappers made what were seen as thinly veiled references to each other's status as the new "King of New York". hiphopwired.com -
Album: Ghetto Cyrano
Full Album Christión was a male duo featuring brothers Kenni Ski and Allen Anthony, the first R&B act to be signed to Jay-Z's Roc-A-Fella Records. They released their single "Full of Smoke" on Roc-A-Fella in 1996. The single's success got the group a deal with Def Jam Recordings, who released their debut album, Ghetto Cyrano.
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Album: In My Lifetime, Vol. 1
Full Album In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 is the second studio album by Jay-Z. The album debuted at number 3 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and was certified platinum in sales by the RIAA in the United States.. -
Album: Streets Is Watching (soundtrack)
Full Album This was a compliation album by Roc-a-fella records and served as a promotion for the up-and-coming artists on the label. It has notable appearances from Jay-Z, Memphis Bleek, Ja Rule, Noreaga, Sauce Money, and DMX. -
Film: Streets is Watching
Full Movie Streets Is Watching is a musical film in which Jay-Z compiles many of his unreleased music videos into a continuous film. The film takes place in Jay-Z's old neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York. The film uses music from Jay-Z's albums Reasonable Doubt and In My Lifetime, Vol. 1. The film is noteworthy because it contains Jay's first two videos, "In My Lifetime" and "I Can't Get Wit That", both released without a major label. -
Album: Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life
Full Album Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life is the third studio album by Jay-Z. In the liner notes of the album, It was Jay Z's best selling album as of 2013 and was certified 5x Platinum by the RIAA in 2000 and won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album in 1999. -
Album: The Professional
Full Album The Professional is DJ Clue?'s debut studio album. It features appearances from DMX, M.O.P, Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, Sean "Puffy" Combs, Nicole Wray and others.As of 2009, the album sold 957,000 copies in the US. -
Album: Coming of Age
Full Album Coming of Age is the debut album by rapper Memphis Bleek. Bleek made his debut as a recording artist on a Jay-Z song by that same name.The album spawned hit singles likeMurda 4 Life and Memphis Bleek Is... and What You Think of That. As of January 2001, the album has been certified Gold by the RIAA for shipment of over 500,000 units. -
Jay Z Faces Legal Troubles
Fox News Report Jay Z, who had come to believe that record executive Lance "Un" Rivera was behind the bootlegging of Vol. 3, allegedly stabbed him with a 5 inch blade at the release party. He later pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor and accepted a three-year probation sentence. -
Album: Vol. 3...Life and Times of S. Carter
Full Album Vol. 3… Life and Times of S. Carter is the fourth studio album by Jay Z. It exhibits a return to the street-oriented sound of his first album, Reasonable Doubt (1996). I personally didn't like the album compared to others; mainly because it sounded too comercial. -
Album: The Truth
Full Album The Truth is the debut album by rapper Beanie Sigel and recieved positive critical and commercial success. Beanie Sigel and his debut album were intensely hyped up after "a few dazzling collaborations" according to Matt Conaway of Allmusic. -
Album: Backstage: A Hard Knock Life
Mya - Best of Me, Pt 2 Backstage: A Hard Knock Life is the soundtrack to the 2000 documentary film, Backstage. It featured production from DJ Clue?, Irv Gotti and Swizz Beatz, among others. Rappers DMX and Method Man did appear in the film, however they weren't featured on the soundtrack -
Film: Backstage
Movie Clip Backstage is a 2000 documentary film directed by Chris Fiore, chronicling the 1999 Hard Knock Life tour that featured several of hip hops top acts including Jay-Z, DMX, Method Man and Redman. Produced by Damon Dash, Backstage featured live performances by several members of Def Jam's roster and gave an in-depth look at what happened backstage. -
Album: All Money Is Legal
Full Album All Money Is Legal (A. M. I. L.) is the debut album by Amil. Lyrically, Amil impressed many of her fans with the song, "Smile 4 Me," where she turns her personal struggles into a heartfelt rhyme. On "I Got That," featuring Beyoncé, Amil raps about independent women who do not need men to help them in life. Labelmate Jay-Z adds his lyrical parts on a number of songs. -
Album: The Dynasty: Roc La Familia
Full Album Originally a Roc-A-Fella Records compilation album, a showcase for Roc-A-Fella artists such as Memphis Bleek, Beanie Sigel, Amil and Freeway, which eventually became another Jay-Z solo album. This is Jay Z's fifth studio album. -
Album: The Understanding
Full Album The Understanding is the second studio album by rapper Memphis Bleek. As of October 2002, the album has been certified gold by the RIAA for shipment of over 500,000 units -
State Property Records
Discography State Property is a rap group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA led by rapper Beanie Sigel with Philly rappers Freeway, Peedi Peedi, Oschino, and Omillio Sparks, and the Young Gunz (Young Chris and Neef Buck) and female R&B singer Casha. State Property was signed to Jay-Z's Roc-A-Fella Records. -
Album: The Professional 2
Full Album The Professional 2 is the second studio album released and produced by DJ Clue?. This CD contains 23 songs. The albums sold 882,000 copies in the US according to Nielsen SoundScan and was certified Gold on March 28, 2001 -
Jay Z Initiates Beef with Queens Bridge Rappers
Jay Z - Takeover (live at summer jam) Lyric Connotation Jay-Z made the first public overtures toward a conflict at New York hip hop station Hot 97's Summer Jam concert in 2001. Reciting the opening verse to the first single for his album The Blueprint, "Takeover", a diss to Nas and Mobb Deep, which ended with the line, "Ask Nas, he don't want it with Hov. No!" www.complex.com -
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Jay Z & Nas Beef
Initially, Jay-Z was a fan of Nas, who became well known after releasing his landmark debut Illmatic in 1994. Throughout the late 1990s, Jay-Z and Nas avoided competition; though with the death of Biggie Smalls, this left the "king of New York" title up for grabs, -
Album: The Reason
Full Album The Reason is the second studio album by rapper Beanie Sigel. The album contains 14 tracks, and special guests include Memphis Bleek, Jay-Z, Freeway, Omillio Sparks, Scarface, Daz, Kurupt, and Rell. My favorite track was "What Ya Life Like 2". -
H to the OMO
Nas - H to the OMO Lyric Connotation Nas responded to Takeover with an attack on Jay-Z during a radio freestyle over Eric B. & Rakim's "Paid in Full" beat, dissing most of the Roc-A-Fella Records members — specifically Jay-Z, Freeway, Memphis Bleek, and Beanie Sigel. -
Album: The Blueprint
Full Album The Blueprint is the sixth studio album by rapper Jay Z. The album is also famous because of Kanye West and Just Blaze's breakouts as major producers. The Blueprint received universal acclaim, with critics praising Jay-Z's lyricism and the production, and is considered one of Jay-Z's best albums and has been labeled as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. -
Ether: A Lyrical Hiroshima
Nas - Ether (Jay Z diss) Lyric Connotation "When Flex played Ether, I ain’t going to lie, I admitted to myself and had to tell the big homey he got us, he got one up on us. That shit was cooked crack cocaine right there." -Memphis Bleek "Ether" continues to be remembered as one of the most influential diss recordings in hip hop history. -
Supa Ugly Drops
Jay Z - Supa Ugly (Nas Diss) Lyric Connotation The song contained claims that Jay-Z and basketball player Allen Iverson had both slept with Carmen Bradley, the mother of Nas' daughter Destiny, while they were still together. After Jay-Z made this diss involving Bradley, his mother made him apologize saying what Jay Z did was "poor taste". -
Album: MTV Unplugged
Full Album Jay-Z: Unplugged is Jay-Z's 2001 music album that contains some of his past songs with live instruments performed by the hip-hop band The Roots. The album was recorded during the taping of a MTV Unplugged 2.0 episode on November 18, 2001. It sold more than 600,000 copies. -
Film: State Property
Movie Trailer State Property is a 2002 American crime film starring Beanie Sigel, Omillio Sparks, Memphis Bleek and Damon Dash. Rapper Jay-Z appears in a cameo role. It was produced by Roc-A-Fella Films and distributed by Lions Gate Entertainment. Abdul Malik Abbott directed the film and co-wrote its screenplay with Ernest "Tron" Anderson. The film was loosely based on Aaron Jones and the JBM in Philadelphia's drug trade. -
Album: State Property (soundtrack)
Full Album State Property is the soundtrack to the 2002 film, State Property, and the debut album by the rap group, State Property. -
Album: The Best of Both Worlds
Full Album The Best of Both Worlds is a 2002 collaborative album by R. Kelly & Jay-Z. The album sold 285,000 in its opening week and debuted at #2 on the U.S. Billboard 200 albums chart. The album received lukewarm reviews from music critics. The album went platinum in the US for selling more than a million copies. -
Blueprint 2 (Nas Diss)
Lyric ConnotationJay Z - Blueprint 2 On "Blueprint 2", Jay-Z begins his assault against Nas in the second verse by attacking his street credibility. Jay-Z also says that while he himself is more successful, he is more generous than Nas with his money. Jay goes on to mock Nas' spiritual persona from Stillmatic after accusing Nas of using both his appearance and convoluted lyrics in an attempt to appear more intelligent than he is. -
Album: Come Home with Me
Full Album Come Home with Me is the third studio album by Harlem rapper Cam'ron, it is also his debut on Roc-A-Fella Records. The album was released by Roc-A-Fella Records, Diplomat Records and Def Jam Recordings. It served as an introduction of the Cam'ron-fronted rap group, The Diplomats, to the general public. -
Film: Paper Soldiers
Full Movie Paper Soldiers is an urban crime comedy released in 2002. It stars Kevin Hart, Beanie Sigel, Stacey Dash, Kamal Ahmed, and rapper Jay-Z appears in a cameo role. It was produced by Roc-A-Fella Films and distributed by Universal Pictures. This would mark the early stages of Kevin Hearts career. -
Nas: Summer Jam Lynching
Summer Jam 2002 - Hanging Jay Z After Hot 97 would not let Nas lynch Jay-Z's effigy at 2002 Summer Jam, Nas appeared on Hot 97's rival, Power 105, and attacked both the music industry's control over hip hop and the rappers who he saw as submitting to it. -
Film: Paid in Full
Full Movie One of my favorite movies! Paid in Full is a 2002 American crime drama film that was produced by Roc-A-Fella Films and directed by Charles Stone III. It takes place in Harlem just before the Crack Epidemic that hit during the 1980s. The title of the film is taken from the 1987 album by Eric B. & Rakim.
"Paid in Full" is based on three friends Alpo Martinez, Rich Porter and Azie "AZ" Faison. Cam'ron plays an exciting role. -
Album: The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse
03 Bonnie & Clyde The Blueprint2: The Gift & the Curse is the seventh studio album by rapper Jay Z. Though the album has no strict concept in view, the first disc The Gift generally has more upbeat, party tracks, whereas The Curse has a somewhat darker tone. -
Album: Paid in Full (soundtrack)
Don't you know - Jay Z Paid in Full is the soundtrack to the 2002 film, Paid in Full. It was released through Roc-A-Fella Records and featured two discs, the first disc was a collection of old school hip hop and R&B songs, while the second was a collection of new songs recorded by the Roc-A-Fella family. -
Diplomat Records is Formed
Diplomats Discography
Diplomat Records was an American hip hop record label founded by Harlem rappers Cam'ron and Jim Jones. In 2005 Dipset moved away from Roc-a-Fella and Cam'Ron sold Juelz Santana's contract back to Def Jam. Between 2006 and 2009 Dipset was relatively quiet aside from Cam'Ron and Jim Jones. However, in 2010 they reunited and have begun to associate themselves with rapper Vado. -
Album: Philadelphia Freeway
Full Album Philadelphia Freeway is the debut album from Philadelphia rapper Freeway. The most successful single was "What We Do" which featured Jay-Z and Beanie Sigel. -
Album: Diplomatic Immunity
Full Album (Disk 1) Diplomatic Immunity is the debut album by The Diplomats. After the release of group leader Cam'ron's third album, Come Home With Me, the quartet teamed up to release their first collaborative effort. In 2012 Complex named the album one of the classic albums of the last decade. -
Album: The Blueprint 2.1
Full Album Blueprint 2.1 is a compilation album, by rapper Jay-Z, created from a re-cut version of The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse. The album contains two bonus tracks not included in The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse. -
Film: Death of a Dynasty
Full Movie Death of a Dynasty is a comedy film first screened in 2003. It is a satire of the hip hop music industry centered on Roc-A-Fella Records, and stars Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Capone and Damon Dash. It also features cameo appearances by musicians, actors and celebrities such as Jay-Z, Mariah Carey, Chloë Sevigny, Carson Daly, and Aaliyah. -
Beanie Sigel: Strike I
He was charged with attempted murder after cops claimed he fired six shots at a man in Philadelphia, striking him in the foot and stomach. Sigel's first trial ended in a hung jury. A second trial resulted in a not guilty verdict. -
Album: The Chain Gang Vol. 2
Young Gunz - Can't Stop, Won't Stop The Chain Gang Vol. 2 is the second album by rap group State Property. Young Gunz' "Can't Stop Won't Stop" was later nominated for the 2003 Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group Grammy Award. The album sold 296,000 units. -
Album: From Me to U
Full Album From Me to U is the debut studio album by rapper Juelz Santana. From Me to U was the second official album to be released while the super group was signed to Diplomat Records, a sublabel of Roc-A-Fella Records. In addition, Diplomatic Immunity was a Dipset compilation and showcasing of the entire roster, mainly Juelz, who is featured on the majority of the songs. -
Album: The Black Album
Full Album The Black Album is the eighth studio album by American rapper Jay Z. It was promoted as his final studio album, which serves as a recurring theme, although Jay-Z returned to solo recording with Kingdom Come in 2006. -
Fade to Black: Jays Retirement Party
Bigge and Tupac Tribute Jay Z held a concert at Madison Square Garden, which would later be coined as his "retirement party". All proceeds went to charity. Other performers included The Roots, Missy Elliott, Memphis Bleek, Beanie Siegel, Freeway, Mary J. Blige, Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams and R. Kelly with special appearances by Voletta Wallace and Afeni Shakur, the mother of Biggie and Tupac. -
Album: M.A.D.E
Memphis Bleek - Round Here M.A.D.E. is the third studio album by rapper Memphis Bleek. The first single released from the album was "Round Here" which featured Trick Daddy and T.I. and production from Just Blaze. The second single was "Need Me In Your Life" which featured Nate Dogg. -
Album: The College Dropout
Kanye West - Last Call The College Dropout is the debut studio album by producer & rapper Kanye West. The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 441,000 copies during its first week. Upon its release, The College Dropout received universal acclaim from music critics and earned West several accolades, including a Grammy. Classic album none the less! -
Album: Tough Luv
Full Album Tough Luv is the debut album by Philadelphia rap-duo Young Gunz. "Can't Stop Won't Stop" was later nominated for a Grammy Award for "Best Rap Performance By a Duo or Group". There are numerous guest appearances by other Roc-A-Fella Records artists of that time on this record. -
Beanie Sigel: Strike II
While he was still facing his murder charge, Beanie served eight months hard time in 2004 for weapons and drug possession. Earlier that year he'd been arrested after a high-speed car chase and foot race, during which cops saw him toss a gun. They also found drugs in his vehicle. -
Album: Unfinished Business
Jay Z & R. Kelly - Big Chips Unfinished Business is the second collaboration album between R&B artist R. Kelly and rapper Jay-Z. It was promoted by the "Best of Both Worlds" concert tour with R. Kelly and Jay-Z performing songs from both their solo and joint albums. -
Film: Fade to Black
Movie Clip Fade to Black is a 2004 documentary about the career of US rapper Jay-Z. It also features many other famous names in hip hop music. This live concert at Madison Square Garden was meant to be Jay-Z's final performance, as he announced his intentions to retire from the industry. Fade to Black runs through some of the major parts of Jay-Z's Madison Square Garden performance. -
Album: Collision Course
Full Album Collision Course is a CD/DVD set released by rapper Jay-Z and rock band Linkin Park. The DVD contains behind-the-scenes new footage of the making of the album, as well as the second take of all of the Collision Course songs at The Roxy Theatre on July 18, 2004. Also included are the five scenes from the concert shown on MTV Ultimate Mash-Ups and a picture gallery. -
Album: Purple Haze
Full Album Purple Haze is the fourth studio album by Harlem rapper Cam'ron. The release of this album was delayed several times from November 2003, the first single "Get Em Girls" was released a year prior to the actual album release. -
Jay Z Named Def Jam President
Jay Z was named president of Def Jam Records, which led to Jay Z, Dash, and Biggs selling their remaining shares in Roc-A-Fella Records and Jay Z taking control of both of the companies. Reportedly this major industry move was prompted by disagreements between Jay-Z and Dash as to what direction Roc-A-Fella should undertake. -
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CEO: Jay Z Controls Roc-a-fella and Def Jam
Jay Z started as president and CEO of Def Jam Records. As part of the deal, he continued to run Roc-A-Fella Records and their artist including multiple-Grammy nominee Kanye West, Memphis Bleek and Beanie Sigel. -
Album: The B. Coming
Full Album The B. Coming is the third studio album by rapper Beanie Sigel, released by Dame Dash Music Group. The album was completed before Beanie had to serve jail time in 2004. -
Film: State Property 2
Movie Trailer State Property 2 is a 2005 American crime film directed by Damon Dash and produced and distributed by Lions Gate Entertainment. A sequel to 2002's State Property, the film stars rap artists and other musicians such as Cam'ron, The Diplomats, Beanie Sigel, N.O.R.E., Kanye West, Mariah Carey and others. Championship boxers Bernard Hopkins and Winky Wright appear in cameo roles. -
Album: 534
Full Album 534 is the fourth studio album by rapper Memphis Bleek released by Roc-A-Fella Records. A single by Bleek's mentor and childhood friend Jay-Z entitled "Dear Summer" was produced by Just Blaze. Other guests include Young Gunz, M.O.P., and the first ever appearance from Rihanna. -
Album: Brothers from Another
Full Album Brothers from Another is the second studio album by Philadelphia rap-duo Young Gunz. The album had decent exposure of the lead single, "Set It Off," with promotion for the album from Jay-Z himself, TV, radio and magazine appearances, and featured appearances from Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, Daz Dillinger, Slim and John Legend on the album. -
Album: Roc-A-Fella Records Presents Teairra Mari
Full Album Roc-A-Fella Records Presents Teairra Mari is the debut album by Roc-A-Fella Records recording artist Teairra Marí. The album debuted in the top five selling 69,000 copies in the first week, eventually selling 248,000 units. -
Album: Late Registration
Full Album Late Registration is the second studio album by hip hop artist Kanye West. The production is notably more lush and elaborate than West's previous album, The College Dropout. By collaborating with Jon Brion, West was able to utilize production styles and instruments not commonly associated with hip-hop music. Classic album that you must listen to. -
I Declare War: The fall of the Dynasty
I Declare War Concert Jay Z headlined the "I Declare War" concert leading to intense speculation in the weeks preceding the event on whom exactly Jay Z would declare war. At the conclusion of the concert, Jay Z put many arguments to rest to the surprise of hip hop fans. The most significant development in this show was closure to the infamous hip hop rivalry between Jay Z and Nas. -
Beanie Sigel: Strike III
In January 2003, Sigel was arrested after a scuffle broke out where Sigel allegedly punched a 53-year-old man in the face, fracturing his eye socket. The altercation started after Beanie allegedly insulted a woman the man was with. He got Probation after pleading guilty. -
Album: Late Orchestration
Full Performance Late Orchestration is a live album by hip hop artist Kanye West. The album features recordings of live renditions of songs derived from his first two studio albums. -
Cam'ron: Beef Over the Roc
Lyric ConnotationCamron - You Gotta Love It Cam'ron goes after Jay-Z with wide-ranging accusations, accusing him of stealing Roc-A-Fella, Rocawear, and Kanye West from Dame Dash. Cam'ron explained the beef originated when Jay-Z became CEO and President of Roc-A-Fella Records. -
Beanie Sigel Gets Shot
Sigel was shot multiple times during a robbery in Philadelphia. He was able to flee the scene and drive himself to a local hospital. This was one month after being released from prison after serving a brief stint for child support charges -
Album: Los Rompe Discotekas
Hector "El Father" - Here We Go Yo Los Rompe Discotekas is a 2006 compilation album by Hector "El Father". This album was released under the Rocafella record label and under contract with Jay-Z. -
Album: N.O.R.E. y la Familia...Ya Tú Sabe
Full Album N.O.R.E. y la Familia...Ya Tú Sabe (N.O.R.E and the Family...You Already Know) is compilation album by rapper N.O.R.E. Guest appearances include Ivy Queen, Diddy, Daddy Yankee, Fat Joe, Ja Rule, Pharrell, Chingo Bling, Yaga & Mackie and Nina Sky. -
Album: Kingdom Come
Full Album Kingdom Come is the ninth studio album by Jay Z. It was considered a "comeback album" for the established rapper, as 2003's The Black Album was slated to be his final release. Despite its commercial success and positive reviews, in 2013, Jay-Z ranked all of his studio albums and consequently considers Kingdom Come to be his worst album. -
Album: The Professional 3
DJ Clue & Jagged Edge - I Really Wanna Know You The Professional 3 is the third studio album from DJ and producer DJ Clue?. The album features guest appearances by Nas, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Young Jeezy, Juelz Santana, and Mobb Deep. -
Album: Graduation
Full Album Graduation is the third studio album by hip hop artist and producer Kanye West. Graduation received general acclaim from music critics and earned West several accolades, including his third Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. -
Album: American Gangster
Full Album American Gangster is the tenth studio album by rapper Jay Z. It is his first concept album, which was inspired by the film of the same name. Guest appearances include Beanie Sigel, Lil Wayne, Pharrell and Nas. -
Album: Free at Last
Full Album Free at Last is the second studio album by rapper Freeway. "I just been grinding you know the whole Roc break up really took a toll on me and kind of even held my career up a little bit, but I been working and I'm ready to get back out. It was a couple of things. The whole family structure wasn't in place like it was." -Freeway -
Album: The Solution
Full Album The Solution is the fourth studio album by rapper Beanie Sigel. The Solution is Sigel's first album after re-signing with Roc-A-Fella Records. After his 2005 album, The B. Coming, he took a one-year hiatus from music and returned to recording in 2006. -
Beanie Sigel: Strike IV
After going on a gambling spree in Atlantic City and hanging with a known felon, Beans was knocked for violating his parole. However, the judge, citing his appearances in anti-violence PSAs, was lenient and sentenced him to only one day. -
Album: 808s & Heartbreak
Full Album 808s & Heartbreak is the fourth studio album by Kanye West, Conceived in the wake of multiple events that distressed him in the previous year, the album marked a major musical departure for West from his previous work lyrically, vocally, and production-wise. A good album if you want to become depressed -
Album: The Last Kiss
Full Album The Last Kiss is the third studio album from rapper Jadakiss and his debut as a Roc-A-Fella artist. After securing a new deal with Jay-Z and Roc-A-Fella Records, Jadakiss began recording in 2008. -
Jay Z Resigns From Def Jam
Jay Z announced he would be parting ways with Def Jam, and had struck a multi-million dollar deal to sign with Live Nation, with whom he would start his Roc Nation imprint which would serve as a record label, talent/management agency, and music publishing company. At this time he also bought back his contractr from Def Jam for 5M USD -
Album: VH1 Storytellers (Kanye West album)
Kanye West - Amazing (live) VH1 Storytellers is the second live album by Kanye West. -
Album: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Full Album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is the fifth studio album by Kanye West. The album was conceived during West's self-imposed exile in Oahu, Hawaii, following a period of legal and public image controversy amid an overworked mental state. Classic album by far! -
Album: Watch the Throne
Jay Z & Kanye West - No Church In The Wild Watch the Throne is a collaborative studio album by Jay Z and Kanye West. The two had a history of collaborations and this was well anticipated by fans. The album gave listeners a feeling of The Blueprint, where West contributed to much of the albums success. -
Album: Yeezus
Full Album Yeezus is the sixth studio album by Kanye West. The ablum recieved much controvery with his comparison to Jesus Christ. West enlisted the help of producer Rick Rubin only 15 days before its due date to strip down the record's sound in favor of a more minimalist approach. -
Album: Magna Carta Holy Grail
Jay Z - F.U.T.W Magna Carta Holy Grail is the twelfth studio album by Jay Z. Additionally, the album was supported by the concert tour, Magna Carter World Tour. This is the latest album released from Roc-A-Fella Records.
