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JAY-Z, American rapper and entrepreneur, one of the most influential figures in hip-hop in the 1990s and early 21st century. His songs included ‘Izzo (H.O.V.A.),’ ‘99 Problems,’ ‘Empire State of Mind,’ ‘No Church in the Wild,’ and ‘Holy Grail.’ He also had a portfolio of business ventures.

While music talk is dominated by numbers and data, SiriusXM and Pandora is fighting to keep the human element in championing new music.

; !earshot magazine features campus/community radio charts, cd reviews, articles and interviews, label profiles and more.

Ozzy Osbourne says Kanye West asked to sample Black Sabbath's 'War Pigs' on his new album, but Osbourne refused because West 'is an antisemite.'

Snoop Dogg has responded to Suge Knight making wild claims about Russell Simmons and Andre Harrell being 'lovers' back in the day.

From the Big Apple to the Sunshine State, Hip Hop’s iconic DJ Cut Creator is now calling Central Florida home.

Soca songstress Nailah Blackman has snagged a major international recording deal.

The imprisoned former mogul made some tremendous claims on his “Collect Call” podcast.

The hip-hop icon is also reprising his role as Sam Hanna in “NCIS: Hawaiʻi."

After 10 years of Lyrical Lemonade, acclaimed music director Cole Bennett released his first album through Def Jam with Eminem, Kid Cudi and more.