Jay-Z wins Grammy for "Empire State of Mind"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterBy 2009, Jay-Z had accomplished almost everything a rapper would hope to when they enter the game. He had built two successful record labels, been the CEO of Def Jam, and had released ten number one albums. Still, Jay-Z had yet to release a number one single.Many people considered The Blueprint 3 to be Jay-Z's most-creative album of his career. Some

Jay-Z nominated for Grammy with "Empire State of Mind"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterBefore the release of The Blueprint 3, Jay-Z had accomplished almost everything possible in rap. He had set records for album sales and turned his career into a multimillion dollar business. Despite clearly moving into the corporate world, Jay-Z was not quite done with rap.Despite all of his accomplishments, Jay-Z had yet to land a number one single

Drake heads to New York for New Album

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterDespite being from Canada, Drake spends a lot of time in the United States. Most of his inspiration comes from within the States. His debut album, Thank Me Later, was recorded in the US and it is looking like his follow-up will be too.One of Drake's favorite songs was "Empire State of Mind" by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys. Aside from the catchy melody, the