Jay-Z wins Grammy for "Empire State of Mind"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterBy 2009, Jay-Z had accomplished almost everything a rapper would hope to when they enter the game. He had built two successful record labels, been the CEO of Def Jam, and had released ten number one albums. Still, Jay-Z had yet to release a number one single.Many people considered The Blueprint 3 to be Jay-Z's most-creative album of his career. Some

Jay-Z nominated for Grammy with "Empire State of Mind"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterBefore the release of The Blueprint 3, Jay-Z had accomplished almost everything possible in rap. He had set records for album sales and turned his career into a multimillion dollar business. Despite clearly moving into the corporate world, Jay-Z was not quite done with rap.Despite all of his accomplishments, Jay-Z had yet to land a number one single

Drake heads to New York for New Album

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterDespite being from Canada, Drake spends a lot of time in the United States. Most of his inspiration comes from within the States. His debut album, Thank Me Later, was recorded in the US and it is looking like his follow-up will be too.One of Drake's favorite songs was "Empire State of Mind" by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys. Aside from the catchy melody, the

Alicia Keys

Name: Alicia J. Augello-Cook
Pet name: Lellow
Birth date: 25-01-1981
Birth place: Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States
PRofession: Singer-songwriter, pianist, composer, arranger, record producer, actress, music video director, philanthropist, author
Genre(s): Soul, Neo Soul, R&B, Jazz, Pop



Keys' debut album, Songs in A Minor, was a commercial success, selling over 12 million copies worldwide. She became the best-selling new artist and best-selling R&B artist of 2001. The album earned Keys five Grammy Awards in 2002, including Best New Artist and Song of the Year for "Fallin'". Her second studio album, The Diary of Alicia Keys, was released in 2003 and was also another success worldwide, selling eight million copies. The album garnered her an additional four Grammy Awards in 2005. Later that year, she released her first live album, Unplugged, which debuted at number one in the United States. She became the first female to have an MTV Unplugged album to debut at number one and the highest since Nirvana in 1994.




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