Spinner.com and MTV.com crowned Jay-Z as “Artist of The 2000’s” and “Man of The Year”.
“Our artists of the decade made great music, sure. Not one-and-done, either — they knew how to repeat. Just as important, they staked their claims in the grand parade of popular culture. From Groban to Gaga, the 50 recording artists we would’ve had to invent if they didn’t exist. Jigga started the decade with the classic ‘Blueprint’ album, released on Sept. 11 2001, and finished it in an ‘Empire State of Mind.’ In between he held his “retirement party” at Madison Square Garden. Only Sinatra before him could take such a bite out of the Big Apple.” -Spinner.com
“Jay-Z talked about his “Takeover” way back in 2001 on the very first Blueprint album. Eight years later, Young Hov is still taking charge, running the Billboard charts with a #1 song and album, running circles around other hip-hop lyricists with his wordplay and running whatever town his tour hits that night. ” MTV.com
Read both articles here: SPINNER.COM and MTV.COM
Hov u did wht no other artist could do and thts remain at the top of the rap world and for the u should every award there is and when the haters keep hating u keep movin on its the roc bitches holla….
I bought Reasonable Doubt the week it came out in 1996. He is the best hip-hop artist of our generation going forward. I want to know if he’ll still be able to make music that we’ll buy and listen to when we’re 60! That is the next challenge for him and I wouldn’t bet against him.
You are the greatest thing invented after breath. I have all your albums and your music videos. I am glad we have great black musician like you.
HOV THE G.O.A.T. PERIOD
Hovis home. Told yall .
what can i say… once is a fluke, twice is lucky, but the amount of times this guy produces winners is LEGENDARY!
have been bhind your muzik since i was a kid now i am all grown up also wearing suits (coz its a requirment) watched the change in you as an artist and business manmust say you put work in it. love your muzik n my gal loves it mo n wen i cee your wife she reminds me of my gal we miles apart n your musik draws us closer (yours and bey’s)
Well deserved
jay!
will you be coming to Argentina with Beyonce?
you should give a show while you’re here. i know i’d go!
Dear Jay Z…I saw the Oprah show that you were on today…I am a 52 yr old white woman w/ sons of the same color they call me they.re N—- thank you for clarifying and turning this into something good but still have difficulty with the term ..I know they love me and like you were left by their father at a young age…Now the suggestion as a RN I would like to know that you will help a local program to support drug addicts…I am used to not getting what I want but as you started out dealing , please make it right…..all the best for you and your family for 2010, Regards, Pamela MacDonald
Jay-z Congrats!
My daughter of course has your music, but as a parent – - I never really thought about the “music” scene. However, I saw you on Oprah and I read about your accomplishments and I wanted to let you know — hope you get this – - that you are amazing. Be proud of what you have accomplished, enjoy life and may happiness and love be part of your life always.
I know this, I will ensure my daughter continues to support such a nice man!
Best-
OK Jay Z whos the best Bridget or Alicia
Props to you Jay-Z, grew up with your music back home in Yonkers. I was at a wedding in San Francisco back in November. At the reception I was in such amazement, and psyched to hear your “Empire State of Mind”, and to see all the San Francisco Naitives sing and dance to it, I knew it would sweep America off their feet. Made me so proud to be from NYC, and of course Proud to be one of your many fans. The Blue print 3 is sick, every cut is hot. Keep up the talent, Because you “Run the Map”.
NYCGIRL
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