In the latest issue of Rolling Stone, contributing editor Mark Binelli goes one-on-one with the New York legend, watching Jay-Z try on a new suit in his sprawling Manhattan office and tagging along to the Four Seasons, where the rapper goofs by mispronouncing actor Kelsey Grammer’s name at a watch auction (after calling the Frasier star “Chelsea,” he asks Binelli how to spell “faux pas”). It seems the man who made his name rhyming about hustling and hos in Brooklyn’s Marcy Projects is actually more comfortable around an unlikely new crowd: indie rockers. “I love the energy coming out indie rock right now,” he says, name-checking Grizzly Bear. “It has this rebellion thing that hip-hop is missing now, the thing that made hip-hop hip-hop.”
Be prepared to witness Hov on newstands nationwide by June 24th.
Tags: Jay-Z, Roc Nation, Rolling Stone
Hov has not only taken rap to another level but music on the whole. I have seen him raise the bar in the industry pushing younger artist to do better every time. Much Love Jigga.
omg june 10th was my 12th birthday and i love u ur awesome and my dad loves ur music ur a living legend and is it true u are in a devil clan i dont think u are but im not u and i dont believe the media all they are is fed up liars with nuthin to do in their lives but gossip bout people i love u call my dad:(405)521-7566 pleasee he went to all ur concerts ever made he loves ur music to death and i do to call him…..
Hey Jay.
First of all, I’d like to start by saying how much I enjoy your music. My husband and I went to your concert recently at the Prudential Center in Newark and, as always, you rocked the house. My husband was born & raised in Bklyn & I, in Queens, and have enjoyed your music since you first started out back in the day. Also, I’ve been working with an old high school classmate of yours, Maggie Castillo, for many years….not sure if you remember her still.
Anyway, I just wanted to make a request to you. Since you’ve put out such great remakes of songs such as “Forever Young,” I was wondering if you would consider making a remake of a song named “Don’t You Forget About Me” by Simple Minds. It’s from the movie “The Breakfast Club.” The song has a great beat. I hope that this message ultimately reaches you for your consideration.
I wish you continued success in all your endeavors and may you continue to be blessed.
Sincerely,
Alexandra Schepis
cAnt wait to see you
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish,but have everlasting life. Jay my brother Jesus loves you and i do too.
Greatness,and passion on front the Rolling Stone cover,I’ll say’ someone must have
saw the same sun shining on you I saw.Jay-z the man.