Stephen Colbert > Jay-Z

Because Stephen Colbert is the much better rapper, as evidenced by his verse yesterday during Alicia Keys’ performance of “Empire State of Mind.” Basically, he comes in about halfway through the song to fill in for the esteemed rapper, and spits some fire about his upper-class upbringing in the suburbs. And boy, did he spit… Continue reading Stephen Colbert > Jay-Z

Jay-Z is old and cranky, but still shows off talent on The Blueprint 3

Jay-Z is old! Get the man a pair of too-short shorts and loafers, stat. Maybe a “compact disc player” on which to play “compact discs.” The Best MC Of All Time is on his 11th album in 13 years, making him one of the biggest veterans in the game. It’s easy to gush over Jay-Z’s… Continue reading Jay-Z is old and cranky, but still shows off talent on The Blueprint 3

Jay-Z + Radiohead = Jaydiohead (duh)

It’s another mash-up (sound the siren)! This time, it’s a full album putting Jay-Z against Radiohead from New York’s Minty Fresh Beats. Yeah, I know everybody’s doing mash-ups right now. Does that mean I can’t appreciate some good work when I hear it? You can hear the whole thing/download it for free at the official… Continue reading Jay-Z + Radiohead = Jaydiohead (duh)