Monthly Archives: May 2013

Welcome Geno Smith to The Roc Nation Family!

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Join us in welcoming Geno Smith of the New York Jets to the Roc Nation family as the quarterback signs with Roc Nation Sports.

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Life+Times Premiere: Reflex “10 Songs Vol. 5” Mixtape

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“Another open format mix of 10 new songs you should lend your ear to.” – Reflex 1. Mayer Hawthorne “Her Favorite Song” – “I’ve always like Mr. Hawthorne and his approach of capturing an iconic, old-school feel in his music.” … Continue reading

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The Bridget Kelly Sessions: “Seek & Destroy”

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In part two of The Bridget Kelly Sessions, JAY Z’s Life+Times joins BK at The 40/40 Club where she talks inspiration, keeping it light hearted, and working with The-Dream on “Seek and Destroy.”

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Check The Credits: Juicy J On Producing For Three6 Mafia, Ludacris, Nicki Minaj and More

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Juicy J’s recent work with producers Lex Luger and Mike Will sparked a career resurgence for the Memphis legend. Mixtapes like Rubba Band Business 2 and records like “Bandz A Make Her Dance” introduced the 20-year veteran and his music … Continue reading

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The Round Up: French Montana

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Today on The Round Up, Shaheem Reid and French Montana talk moving to the States from Morocco, growing up in the Bronx, breaking into the game with the Cocaine City DVDs, and his new album Excuse My French, which is out … Continue reading

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2013 Architizer A+ Awards Honor The Best In Architecture Design

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The best contemporary architects were honored at the inaugural 2013 Architizer A+ Awards in New York City in May. Architizer is an online network for architectural professionals and its outreach extends to the most prestigious firms that leave their blueprint … Continue reading

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Adi Ulmansky Speaks On EDM, The Tel Aviv Scene, and Her New Mixtape

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We’re living in an exciting time for EDM. Whether it’s in a band form such as the case with Crystal Castles or presented in a Trap Shit track via ƱZ, one thing remains apparent – EDM will continue to evolve. … Continue reading

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Biggie Smalls Is The Illest

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“Excellence is my presence. Never tense, never hesitant.” – The Notorious B.I.G. Happy Birthday, B.I.G.

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Zo! Speaks On New Album “ManMade” and Working With The Foreign Exchange

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Multi-instrumentalist Zo! is best known for his work with Phonte and Nicolay of the Foreign Exchange collective. Even when he’s not working in the background, however, he’s still capable of crafting the same kinds of mature, soulful grooves FE is … Continue reading

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DECODED: Talib Kweli “Get By” and “Turnt Up”

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Talib Kweli decodes one of his most impressive lyrical performances to date, “Turnt Up,” from his recently released album, Prisoner of Conscious and revisits his classic track “Get By.” Of the latter song, Kweli cites JAY Z‘s “I Just Wanna … Continue reading

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