New Videos: Beyoncé - ‘Drunk In Love’ ft. Jay-Z + ‘XO’

 

We like Beyoncé "drunk in love" with her hubby Jay-Z! Yummy stuff!

 

Earlier this week - it was announced that her visual album had sold over 828,000 units and entered the top charts in over 100 countries, still with no hardcopy release, and in honour of that - she released the videos to ‘Drunk In Love’ ft. Jay-Z and ‘XO’.

 

Since then her album has sold over 1million via iTunes and has been released in stores worldwide for everyone to enjoy. And Beyoncé is surely enjoying the rewards of her labour.

 

Giving us a bit of sexy and gangsta in the black and white visuals on the beach, Baddie Bey shows us what it's like to be drunk in love as she enjoys life with her husband Jay-Z; who also features on the song. The raunchy lyrics get a subtle video directed by Hype-Williams. Watch the video to ‘Drunk In Love’ as well as ‘XO’ both seen below.

 

‘Drunk In Love’ ft. Jay-Z

 

 

‘XO’

New Videos: Jay Z, Big Sean, R. Kelly, Birdman & Rick Ross

Jay Z - Holy Grail ft. Justin Timberlake

Big Sean - 10 2 10

R. Kelly - My Story ft. 2 Chainz

Birdman & Rick Ross - 50 Plates

Jay-Z: Announces ‘Magna Carta’ UK/European Tour Dates

After tearing up the stage at Wireless over the weekend along with Justin Timberlake, Nas, A Tribe Called Quest and more. Jay-Z has announced European tour dates for his his new album ‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’.

‘Magna Carta’ reached #1 on the charts in the UK and has actually been getting amazing feedback since its release last week. It seems as if the UK is falling in love with Hov and vice versa.

Mr Carter will be kicking off his European tour in the UK starting with Manchester Arena, then he'll be having three back to back nights in London's O2 Arena. He'll also be making his way over to France, Switzerland, Belgium, Sweden, Norway, Germany and more European countries throughout the month of October.

Check out the UK tour dates below as well as the European ones. 

Pre-sale tickets for the Jay-Z tour will be out this coming Thursday - 18 July via Live Nation, from 9am. Tickets will be available to the general public on Friday 19 July from 9am!

(UK) October 2013:

Thursday 3 - Manchester Arena

Tuesday 8 - Birmingham NIA Arena

Thursday 10 - London, O2 Arena

Friday 11 - London, O2 Arena

Saturday 12 - London, O2 Arena

Europe:

Thursday 17 - France, Paris, Bercy

Friday 18- France, Paris, Bercy

Sunday 20 - Switzerland, Zurich Hallenstadion

Monday 21 - Belgium, Antwerp, Sportpaleis

Wednesday 23 - Norway, Oslo Spektrum

Friday 25 - Sweden, Stockholm, Globe

Sunday 27 - Germany, Hamburg O2 World

Monday 28 - Germany, Cologne Lanxess Arena

Tuesday 29 - Netherlands, Amsterdam Ziggo Dome

New Music: Jay-Z - Holy Grail ft. Justin Timberlake

Today at midnight saw the release of Jay-Z's 12th studio album Magna Carta Holy Grail and has had the social media sites buzzing!

‘Holy Grail’ is the first track off the album featuring friend and artist Justin Timberlake, who opens up the track and album with a memorable hook written by The-Dream. 

The song was premiered via Jay-Z's Life + Times YouTube channel and includes the lyrics to the song co-produced by Timbaland as well.

‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’ is available to download from a Samsung smartphone. So if you've got one, get it! Features from Frank Ocean, Rick Ross and Beyoncé!

Flicks: Studio Sessions

It's been a really long time since I've blogged about Studio Sessions - check out the last one (back in October) - here. 

Check out who's been in the studio with who in the pics below!

Started from the bottom, now we here: Over the weekend Jay-Z hit up the studio with rapper Drake for a possible collaboration on Jay-Z's new album.

New York Dons: Jay-Z also hit up the studio with fellow New Yorker Raekwon. Raekwon put the pic on his Instagram page with the caption:

"Long time coming!!!! Hov x chef ... Much love to my dude Lenny S aka #kodaklens for making it happen!!! #ComingSoon"

Easy Breezy Music: Only God knows what Chris Brown and Jennifer Lopez were cooking up in the studio. Maybe an R&B song for her new album? Or a clubby one? R&B please!

The Future of Music: Yes! Yes! Jennifer Lopez once again hit the studio earlier this year with the future of music - Future himself. This will be an interesting collaboration...

East Coast meets West Coast: It's been a long time coming, long overdue in fact. It's about damn time Nas and Kendrick Lamar got into the studio together. I so look forward to hearing whatever it is that they come up with. Even if it's both of them just saying "hmm" it'll still be a hit! Lmao.

Backs against the wall: Rebellious Rihanna and Wale also got into the studio together. Rihanna posted the pic on her Instagram - this is also a collaboration that has been a long time coming. I know it's only magic that they'll come up with. Rihanna is rumoured to apparently be making an appearance on Wale's third studio album "The Gifted" which is out on June 25.

New Music: Kendrick Lamar - B*tch Don't Kill My Vibe (Remix) ft. Jay Z

Compton's finest - Kendrick Lamar and Brooklyn's legend - Jay Z have released the official remix to one of Kendrick Lamar's most loved songs off his debut album 'good kid, m.A.A.d city,' 'Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe.'

Only Kendrick Lamar can describe how excited he was to work with one of his many idols - Jay Z on this track - Kendrick switches up his verse in this remix and of course he and Jay Z both deliver.

Wireless Festival: New Date Added! Justin Timberlake & Jay-Z 'Legends Of The Summer' Tour

Yahoo! Wireless Festival have decided to add another date to their annual two-day event held in London. With Justin Timberlake headlining on Friday and Jay-Z headlining on Saturday, now both JT & JayZ will headline Sunday's one together in honour of their 'Legends Of The Summer' stadium tour. Due to popular demand the festival will run from July 12-14, with an all-star line up of artists (check below).

YAHOO! Wireless Festival Line-Up so far:

Friday, 12 July: Justin Timberlake, Snoop Dogg, Trey Songz, John Legend, Miguel, Ke$ha, Wretch 32, Conor Maynard, special guest Frank Ocean, Iggy Azalea, Bingo Players.

Saturday, 13 July: Jay Z, Emeli Sandé, Rita Ora, Kendrick Lamar, Miguel, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, DJ Fresh/Live, Calvin Harris, Flux Pavilion, Zedd.

Sunday, 14 July: Justin Timberlake and Jay Z Legends of The Summer stadium tour, A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, A$AP Rocky, and Rizzle Kicks.

Many more artists are still yet to be announced, hopefully some more UK artists. Buy tickets for Sundays' Yahoo! Wireless Festival HERE. Tickets are running out fast, so be sure to get your own!

Find out more info about Sundays' Yahoo! Wireless Festival - HERE

Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z Announce 'Legends of the Summer' Stadium Tour

The ultimate duo. The Suit & the Tie!

Justin Timberlake teams up with Jay-Z for this 'Legends of the Summer' stadium tour. JT has already featured Jay-Z on his debut single 'Suit & Tie' off his 'The 20/20 Experience' album, due March 15.

Jay-Z already toured with Kanye West throughout the whole of last year on the 'Watch The Throne' arena tour, and is now teaming up with the big dawgs for this stadium tour, across America.

Both Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z will be hitting up the big stage in London as they headline at the Wireless Festival on Friday, July 12 (Justin Timberlake) and Saturday, July 13 (Jay-Z) of this year. Check out the 12-day-tour dates to 'Legends of the Summer' below.

'Legends of the Summer' Tour Dates

July 17 - Toronto, ON - Rogers Centre

July 19 - New York, NY - Yankee Stadium

July 22 - Chicago, IL - Soldier Field

July 26 - San Francisco, CA - Candlestick Park

July 28 - Los Angeles, CA - Rose Bowl

July 31 - Vancouver, BC - BC Place Stadium

August 4 - Hershey, PA - Hershey Stadium

August 6 - Detroit, MI - Ford Field

August 8 - Baltimore, MD - M&T Bank Stadium

August 10 - Boston, MA - Fenway Park

August 13 - Philadelphia, PA - Citizens Bank Park

August 16 - Miami, FL - Sun Life Stadium

Tickets go on sale on February 28 via Live Nation - all but for New York, which the sale information will be announced soon!

Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z Headlining at 2013 Wireless Festival [Line-Up]

Ultimate duo - Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z are set to headline at this years Wireless Festival in London. This year the annual festival will be held at the new Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, with a craaaazy and exciting line-up including Frank Ocean, Kendrick Lamar, Miguel and much more (full line up below). Emeli Sande and Rita Ora are the only UK artists that are set to perform at the UK festival - which is quite a damn shame for a show being held on British soil.

Anyway's check out the full line-up for the show that will be held over two days. Tickets for Wireless Festival will go on sale on Friday, February 22 HERE!!

Friday, July 12

Justin Timberlake

Frank Ocean

John Legend

Miguel

Snoop Dogg

Trey Songz

Saturday, July 13

Jay-Z

Calvin Harris

Kendrick Lamar

DJ Fresh

Emeli Sande

Miguel

Rita Ora

MANY MORE ARTISTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON - HOPEFULLY SOME UK ARTISTS WILL BE ADDED!!

www.wirelessfestival.co.uk

New Video: Justin Timberlake - Suit & Tie ft. Jay-Z

With rumours circulating that Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z are headlining a stadium tour together, that didn't stop JT from releasing the video his single 'Suit & Tie'.

The first single off his 'The 20/20 Experience' album gets a vintage type feel to the visuals, keeping it classy and yet still sexy.

Just how we like it. 'The 20/20 Experience' is out March 19 of this year.

The video compliments the song very well, which I love. I love this duo of Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z.

New Music: Justin Timberlake - Suit & Tie ft. Jay Z

HE'S BAACCCCKKK!!!!

YES! The man they call Justin Timberlake is back and has released a new song 'Suit & Tie' featuring rapper - Jay Z and this song is killing the charts!

JT is set to drop his third studio album in ten years this year called The 20/20 Experience and I am excited to hear it.

In an open letter to his fans, Timberlake says:

An Open Letter to you (the fans):

I hope this gets to you the right way. It's the only way I know to do it. Some people may criticize me for the last 3 days. But it was fun, right?? Right?!?! Besides, I'd rather speak directly to all of you. And, who can knock me for having a little bit of fun with it?

Well... No more teasing. Although, it was A LOT of fun. (Did I mention that I'm having fun with this?? Ha!)

*Makes a serious face*

So, here goes:

This year is an exciting one for me. As you probably have heard through the "grapevine," I'm gearing up for a big 2013.

Back in June of last year, I quietly started working on what is now, my next journey with that thing I love called MUSIC.

The inspiration for this really came out of the blue and to be honest, I didn't expect anything out of it. I just went into the studio and started playing around with some sounds and songs. It was probably the best time I've had in my career... Just creating with no rules and/or end goal in mind and really enjoying the process.

What I came up with is something I couldn't be more excited about! It is full of inspiration that I grew up listening to and some newfound muses that I've discovered along the way.

I'm calling it "The 20/20 Experience," and it's coming out this year.

I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed making it.

That's all I'm giving you for now... I know, I know! Again, with the teasing!!!

Get ready. This is going to be fun (well, at least it is for me).

Justin.

Well, you heard it exclusively from Justin Timberlake himself. Listen to his comeback tune 'Suit & Tie' below.

Flicks: Studio Sessions

This month of October is popping! So far, so good!! A lot of artists including Rihanna, Frank Ocean, Alicia Keys and even Gwen Stefani have hit up their local studios to either put the finish touchings to their upcoming albums or singles that they're about to put out. Or even starting a new album!

Frank Ocean has been one of the main people that have hit up the studio a lot this month. 

Check out some studio session pics from different artists/producers below.

MAGIC: Frank Ocean, Pharrell Williams & Jay-Z all took time out of their busy schedules to hit up the studio and even take a picture. With these three in the studio, magic is bound to happen. Can't wait!

BEST OF FRIENDS: Despite all the mess and drama happening on the set of American Idol auditions, Mariah Carey stopped by the studio to work with long-time friend and producer The Dream. 

UNAPOLOGETIC: Rihanna hits up the studio in LA adding the finishing touches to her album "Unapologetic" - out 19th November. It was even rumoured that Rihanna even sent raunchy pics to Chris Brown during one of the sessions. (*sigh). But above it all, Rihanna's swag is crazy!!!

No Doubt just released their brand new album "Push & Shove" and Gwen Stefani is already back in the studio. The singer was spotted in LA heading to a studio in Burbank. 

"Wonder what would happen if u put Luda & M.I.A. In the studio. Hhhmmmmm." is what M.I.A. captioned when she put up this pic of herself and rapper Ludacris in the studio via her instagram.

Well, M.I.A. we'll find out when you and Ludacris put something out for us to hear!!

 

BEST IN THE BUSINESS: As I said above, Frank Ocean is one of the many people that have hit up the studio a lot this month. And most recently, he met up with producer NO I.D. and rapper J.Cole for a studio session. Frank Ocean just seems to be the go-to-go for hot songs this season, and I must say - his songs and songwriting skills are surely incredible. So I see why not!

New Music: Kanye West - Clique ft. Big Sean & Jay Z

I'm not quite sure what's happening at the beginning of this song, but minus that part - I'm diggin' it!

New Videos: Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Miguel, Keyshia Cole & Justin Bieber

New Videos out this week from some of your favourite artists, including Keyshia Cole's first single off her new album! Make sure you check them all out and Enjoy!


Nicki Minaj - Pound The Alarm

Rick Ross - 3 Kings ft. Jay Z & Dr Dre 



Miguel - Adorn

Keyshia Cole - Enough of No Love ft. Lil' Wayne

Justin Bieber - As Long As You Love Me ft. Big Sean

BET Awards 2012: The Winners

The BET Awards took place last night in Los Angeles. Below is a list of all those that won big! Congratulations to all those that won and got nominated!

Centric: Common

Youngstars: Diggy Simmons

Best Group: The Throne: Jay-Z and Kanye West

Best Actor: Kevin Hart - Think Like A Man

Best New Artist: Big Sean

Best Male R&B Artist: Chris Brown

Best Male Hip-Hop Artist: Drake

Best Collaboration: Wale - 'Lotus Flower Bomb' ft. Miguel

Best Gospel Artist: Yolanda Adams

Best Female R&B Artist: Beyoncé

Best Female R&B Hip-Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj

Lifetime Achievement Award: Maze ft. Frankie Beverly

Video of the Year: The Throne: Jay-Z and Kanye West - 'Otis' ft. Otis Redding

Humantarian Award: The Reverend Al Sharpton

Viewers' Choice Award: Mindless Behavior

Video Director of the Year: Beyoncé and Alan Ferguson

Entertainer of the Year: Chris Brown

FANdemonium Award: Chris Brown

Best International Act - AFRICA: Sarkodie and Wizkid

Best International Act - UK: Wretch 32

A BIG shout out to Chris Brown for scooping up the most awards, and to Nigeria's very own - Wizkid for winning Best International Act, AFRICA - making us proud!!!! And to UK's very own Wretch 32 for winning Best International Act, UK!!!!

Flicks

The Carters: Step out in Paris with their daughter Blue Ivy. This baby's passport is going to be very full before she's 1. Get it gurl! 

Ciara: Ciara wows at the premiere of her new movie 'That's my boy' alongside multiple award winning actor/comedian Adam Sandler. Check Ciara in all white.

Click below to check out some pics of Nicki Minaj, Nas and Rihanna!

New Video: Jay-Z and Kanye West - No Church In The Wild ft. Frank Ocean

You are now watching the Throne, don't let me get in my zone.. 

Too late! I'm already in my zoneeeeee! 

No Church In The Wild is the third released video off of Jay-Z and Kanye West's joint album 'Watch The Throne'. The album went straight platinum before it even got released. Nar, these guys are too much for the industry. 

Jay and 'Ye got together and teamed up with Odd Future artist, Frank Ocean. They officially released the video to their hot track 'No Church in the Wild', but Jay-Z, Kanye West or Frank Ocean aren't in the video. But I like it like that, for some odd reason lol.

Check out the video below, shot in Prague and directed by Romain-Gavras.

*Watch out for 'Watch The Throne 2' MAAAAAD!!!*