Platinum-Plus “The Blueprint 3” Scores Two Platinum Selling Singles!

JAY-Z Readies For BP3 2010 North American Tour

(New York, NY – Wednesday, November 18, 2009) – On the heels of unprecedented performances at the World Series and the New York Yankees’ victory parade, JAY-Z has scored a # 1 Billboard HOT 100 single with “Empire State Of Mind.” Featuring Alicia Keys, the song has become an unofficial hometown anthem. This is the first time JAY-Z has topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart with a song featured on his album. Previous #1 singles include, “Heartbreaker” with Mariah Carey, “Umbrella” with Rihanna and “Crazy In Love” with Beyonce.

JAY-Z’s landmark # 1 single is the second “The Blueprint 3” release to sell over 1 million copies. Both “Empire State Of Mind” and the hit “Run This Town” with Rihanna and Kanye West have been certified platinum. On the hit single, JAY-Z remarked, “Really, “Empire State Of Mind” is about inspiration, it’s about hope. I think that’s what connects with people.”

“Empire State Of Mind” is the latest single from JAY-Z’s platinum plus album “The Blueprint 3.” Selling over 475,000 copies in its first week, “The Blueprint 3” became his 11th # 1 on Billboard’s album chart, propelling him past Elvis as the solo act with the most # 1 albums in Billboard’s history.

Continuing the momentum of both the single & album, JAY-Z will perform on The American Music Awards, airing live this Sunday, November 22nd on ABC.

JAY-Z recently wrapped a 23 date college tour and looking forward to next year, he will embark on the BP3 North American tour in February 2010 (see dates listed below).

ON JAY-Z’s COLLEGE TOUR

“Whether throwing out casual comments to his audience or bending his knees and closing his eyes beneath the sunglassses rock star style to annunciate a point, Jay-Z had the packed, energetic audience all night.” – NATIONAL POST

“Still don’t believe the Democrats’ party line about a post-racial America? Then obviously you weren’t at UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion Sunday night for Jay-Z’s absolutely outstanding show…. With Michael Jackson’s passing , there may be no other entertainer in the world able to unify such a diverse audience.” – OC REGISTER

Founder and chairman of Rocawear, he is also co-owner of the NJ Nets, 40/40 sports clubs, Translation Advertising and Carol’s Daughter skin line, as well as a partnership with Iconix Brand Group. After three successful years as President & CEO of Def Jam Records, JAY-Z entered into a partnership with Live Nation to form Roc Nation. The Blueprint 3 is the first release for Roc Nation. Just this year, he has made high profile appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show, HBO’s “Real Time With Bill Maher,” “Late Show With David Letterman,” the MTV Video Music Awards and “The Jay Leno Show.”

JAY-Z BP3 2010 TOUR DATES:

Feb 20 Sunrise, FL BankAtlantic Center

Feb 22 Houston, TX Toyota Center

Feb 23 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center

Feb 25 New Orleans, LA New Orleans Arena

Feb 27 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena

Feb 28 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum Complex

Mar 03 Washington, DC Verizon Center

Mar 06 East Rutherford, NJ IZOD Center

Mar 07 Norfolk, VA SCOPE

Mar 11 Boston, MA TD Garden

Mar 12 Uniondale, NY Nassau Coliseum

Mar 13 Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Event Center

Mar 14 Auburn Hills, MI Palace Of Auburn Hills

Mar 16 Pittsburgh, PA Mellon Arena

Mar 18 Chicago, IL United Center

Mar 19 St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center

Mar 20 Indianapolis, IN Conseco Fieldhouse

Mar 22 Denver, CO Pepsi Center

Mar 24 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion

Mar 26 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center

Get your tickets here today.