'Jay-Z'

Born in my hometown, the planet of Brooklyn, Sean Carter (better known as Jay-Z) began his career rhyming on other rap artists' songs. Jay-Z's rap career jump started when he battled and won against a rapper named Zai. Jay-Z then made an appearance on Big L's track "Da Graveyard" in 1995. After that appearance, Jay-Z released his first album "Reasonable Doubt" on the record label he co-founded, Roc-A-Fella records. "Reasonable Doubt" proved to be a critical success. Ever since the release of "Reasonable Doubt" Jay-Z has released LPs each year, in this way Mr. Sean Carter has helped the Hip-Hop industry and American culture.

In 2006 Jay-Z used his music and money to create consciousness and fight against the global water shortage after a visit to Africa. Jay-Z partnered up with the United Nations and MTV to produce a documentary entitled "Diary of Jay-Z: Water for Life".

Most recently Jay-Z made a deal with the concert titan Live Nation to finance tours, recordings, and Jay-Z's own entertainment ventures.




Jay-Z has proven the success that can come from drive, talent, and focus. On top of his game in both the business and music arenas, Jay-Z promotes a positive example of Black music.

Listen to Jay-Z's billion dollar remix of "A Milli", entitled "A Billi".



For more information about Jay-Z's deal and tour with Live Nation click here.