Over the past week, MTV would announce an entry in their highly talked about annual Top 10 Hottest MC’s in the Game list. The list began with East Coast veteran Raekwon and followed up with more New York artists, but then stirred up some controversy by placing Gucci Mane and Rick Ross in the middle of the list. The daily countdown ended at number 5, and numbers 4 through 1 was left a surprise for this Sunday’s program for the countdown. As expected, Jay-z was number one. Check the list below (click any of the artists names to view the article) and continue reading to view my interpretation of the list.
MTV’s Hottest MC’s In The Game – Complete List
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Tags: 50 Cent, Drake, Fabolous, Gucci Mane, Jay-z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Raekwon, Rick Ross, Young Jeezy
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MTV’s Hottest MC In The Game: #1 – Jay-z
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Why He’s Hot: He’s had the most acclaimed career in rap history. But even with all that lore, all that respect, all that prestige and all that money, Jay-Z continues to add luster to his legacy with time-transcending music, multiple successful business ventures and his dominant influence over the game.
MTV News’ Greatest MC of All Time is 2009’s Hottest MC in the Game. Hov isn’t just an elite MC that pushes the culture, the Brooklyn native is the standard-bearer, the leader, a source of inspiration and aspirations — Hov’s the guy we all look to see how far hip-hop can go. And what a ride Shawn Carter has taken us on this year, from Presidential inaugural balls back his Brooklyn ‘hood (where he was accompanied by Oprah Winfrey) ,and he even found time to take us to the world’s most famous arena — Madison Square Garden — for a charity concert featuring historic gathering of musical guests. He also surpassed Elvis Presley to become the solo act with the most #1 albums in Billboard history with 11.
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Takin’ Em Back – 9/11
11 09 2009Jay-z – H to the Izzo
Today’s throwback joint is in honor of Jay’s third installment in the Blueprint series. Originally, The Blueprint 3 was supposed to be released on this day, but the release date was pushed up due to early album leaks. Eight years ago from today we experienced the tragic and unfortunate 9/11 attacks, and also the release of what’s arguably Jay-z’s best album, The Blueprint. “H to the Izzo” was the first single off the album, which later help put Kanye West on the map. Ladies and gentlemen, “H to the Izzo, V to the Izza”.
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Album Review: Jay-Z – The Blueprint 3
8 09 2009
It’s been eight years since Jay-z released his classic Blueprint album. The album featured some of Jay’s best verses, limited guest appearances, and unforgettable soulful production. The following year the sequel was released, and instead of being a thirteen (fifteen if you include the bonus tracks) track LP, Jay decided to make the second album of the series his first double album. The album featured numerous tracks which helped it live up to it’s title “The Gift and the Curse”. Fans agreed it didn’t live up to it’s predecessor, but still managed to enjoy songs spread out through both disks. Jay decided not to add on to the Blueprint series with his next few albums but in 2009, he revisits the Blueprint series to drop his most anticipated album since The Black Album.
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Dope or Nope 8/23 – New Jay & Drake
23 08 2009Jay-z feat. Drake – We Off That (Produced by Timbaland)
Aside from the singles off Blueprint 3, “We Off That” is the first track to leak from the album. Originally “We Off That” was supposed to be the first single, but Hov switched it up and dropped “D.O.A.” and “Run This Town” instead. When people got word that this was supposed to be the single off the album, fans had mixed feelings about featuring Drake on a lead single. It turns out that the anticipated guest spot was only on the hook. Timbaland lends production on this club banger giving Blueprint 3 a balanced sound with all the tracks that have leaked so far. Which track are you feeling the most, “D.O.A.”, “Run This Town”, or “We Off That”?
Big ups to my nigga Nyt for puttin me up on this track!
Continue reading for the download link and production credits from Blueprint 3.
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Seeing is Believing 8/19 – New Jay-z & Jamie Foxx Vids
19 08 2009On today’s vids….
Jay-z, Kanye & Rihanna “Run This Town”
Jamie Foxx, The-Dream, Kanye, & Drake dig “Digital Girls”
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Tags: Drake, Jamie Foxx, Jay-z, Kanye West, Rihanna, The Dream
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UPDATE: Album Info: Jay-z – Blueprint 3 (Cover & Official Tracklisting)
18 08 2009
Two weeks ago the rumored tracklisting for Hov’s highly anticipated Blueprint 3 project hit the net (click here to check out the rumored tracklisting). It turns out the tracklisting wasn’t official, which led to the artwork and official tracklisting that I’m posting today.
The official track list includes numerous guests appearances by a vast group of artists such as Young Jeezy, KiD CuDi, Pharrell, Rihanna, Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, Alicia Keys, Mr. Hudson, Drake, Roc Nation labelmate J. Cole, and more.
Blueprint 3 will still be in stores September 11th, with a special edition of the Blueprint series (parts 1 and 2) dropping on September 8th.
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Seeing is Believing 8/17 – New Fab & Jay-z Video
17 08 2009Fabolous feat. Jay-Z – When the Money Goes
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I’ll be back with a description later today. Gotta run to a meeting. Stay tuned!
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Album Info: Jay-z – Blueprint 3 (Cover & Rumored Tracklisting)
3 08 2009
To add to the Blueprint 3 hype, the rumored tracklisting and album cover for Jay’s forthcoming album hit the net via Jay-z.com. If the tracklisting is accurate, then it will feature appearances by Nas, Drake, KiD CuDi, Mr. Hudson, and of course the Rihanna and Kanye assisted single. A majority of the production was handled by Kanye West, but Timbaland, No I.D. (who produced the street single D.O.A.), and even MGMT pop up for addtional production. If this track listing is official, this should be a dope album. What are your thoughts on the tracks and cover?
Blueprint III in stores September 11th
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Dope or Nope 7/24: Jay-z Official Single!
24 07 2009Jay-z feat. Rihanna & Kanye West – Run This Town
It’s been a while since I posted something since I’ve been busy with work, school, and side hustles. But now I’m back on my grind and what a better way to get back into the swing of things with a new Jay single?
Jay drops his mainstream single “Run This Town” with Mr. West and Rihanna. Originally Drake was supposed to be featured on Hov’s lead single, but unexpectedly Jay announced that the first single will feature Rhi and Kanye. Kanye drops a verse and handles production on the track, while Rihanna blesses the hook. Blueprint III in stores September 11th, eight years after the original Blueprint.
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