Jay-Z’s Success Story:
One of hip-hop’s biggest superstars, Brooklyn’s Jay-Z is among the few artists who have garnered praise from underground heads and fans of the pop charts alike.
His ultra-danceable tracks, complex yet casual flow, and penchant for the high life have influenced countless others while maintaining the East Coast club thug sound.
Focus on his Career :
Music
Over 19 million albums sold....
| Reasonable
Doubt |
6/96 |
Platinum |
| Vol
1. - In My Lifetime |
11/97 |
Platinum |
| Vol.
2 - Hard Knock Life |
9/98 |
5xPlatinum |
| Vol.
3 - Life and Times of S. Carter |
12/99 |
3xPlatinum |
| Dynasty
- Roc La Familia 2000 |
10/00 |
2xPlatinum |
| Blueprint |
9/01 |
2xPlatinum |
| MTV
Unplugged |
12/01 |
Gold |
| Best
OF Both Worlds |
3/02 |
Platinum |
| Blueprint
2: The Gift & The Curse |
11/02 |
3x Platinum |
|
The Black Album |
11/03 |
2xPlatinum |
Jay-Z’s Businesses:
| .. Roc-A-Fella Records The multi-million dollar, multi platinum empire built by Jay-Z, Damon Dash and Kareem “Biggs” Burke. |
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.. Roc-A-Fella Films
Have released films such as “Streets is Watching”, “Backstage”
and “State Property”.
| .. Rocawear Established in 1999, Rocawear grossed $150 million in 2001 and is expected to gross $250 million in 2002. Distributed throughout Europe, Japan, Canada and the US. |
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| .. Armadale Premium two grain, triple distilled Scottish vodka distributed by Roc-a-fella in the US.
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.. Co-Owner of the New Jersey Nets
On August 12, 2004 Jay-Z became an official owner of the New Jersey Nets following approval by the NBA Board of Governors. Jigga is a minority investor in an ownership group headed by real estate developer Bruce Ratner that will reportedly pay an estimated $300 million for the team.
Endorsement
Reebok
S.Carter shoe collection- The S.Carter marks the 1st time a non-athlete has
ever had a signature shoe.
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