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Name: Jay Z
Date of Birth: December 4th, 1969
Origin: Brooklyn, New York
Instrument: Vocals
Bio: Shawn Corey Carter better known as Jay-Z is an American rapper & entrepreneur. He is one of the most wealthy hip hop artists in America, with a worth exceeding $150 million. He has sold over 40 million albums worldwide. While Jay-Z has produced many hit singles his best work has come in collaboration with other artists such as hits “Heartbreaker” (with Mariah Carey), “Crazy in Love” (with Beyonce), “Umbrella” (with Rihanna), & recently “Empire State of Mind” (with Alicia Keys).
Most of Carter’s successes come outside of music altogether. He co-owns the 40/40 Club, has ownership shares in the New Jersey Nets, founded Rocawear clothing line & is one of the founders of Roc-A-Fella Records. Most would consider his most successful venture outside of music marrying singer Beyonce in early 2008.
In spite of feuding with other rappers in the industry over the years Jay-Z was ranked the 10th best overall artist of the past decade in a 2009 publication of Billboard Magazine ranking 5th of solo male artitsts & 4th as male rappers.
Jay Z has ventured into other areas as well. Recently he purchased stake in Carol’s Daughter, a line of beauty products such as lotions & fragrances. Jay Z has also attempted to purchase a part of soccer powerhouse Arsenal F. C. He also owns a small percentage of Aqueduct Race Track in New York. In addition to collaborating with many pop princesses Jay Ze has also collaborated with other rap royalty including Kanye West & Dr. Dre.
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Albums: * Reasonable Doubt (1996)
* In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 (1997)
* Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life (1998)
* Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter (1999)
* The Dynasty: Roc La Familia (2000)
* The Blueprint (2001)
* The Blueprint²: The Gift & The Curse (2002)
* The Black Album (2003)
* Kingdom Come (2006)
* American Gangster (2007)
* The Blueprint 3 (2009)