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Jay-Z is an American hip hop artist and businessman. Jay Z (birth-name: Shawn Corey Carter) was born on 4 December 4 1969 in New York, US. JayZ is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $150 million. Jay-Z has sold over 30 million copies of his albums in the United States alone. Jay Z has received several Grammy Awards for his musical work. JayZ is renowned for his relationship with Beyonce Knowles, whom he married on 4 April 2008.

Jay-Z co-owns The 40/40 Club and the NBA's New Jersey Nets and is also the creator of the clothing line Rocawear. Jay Z is the former CEO of Def Jam Recordings, one of the three founders of Roc-A-Fella Records. Jay Z is the founder of his new venture Roc Nation.

As an artist, Jay-Z holds the record for most number one albums by a solo artist on the Billboard 200. Jay Z also has had 4 number ones on the Billboard Hot 100, one as lead artist; 'Heartbreaker' with Mariah Carey, 'Crazy in Love' with Beyonce, 'Umbrella' with Rihanna and 'Empire State of Mind' featuring Alicia Keys.

Jay-Z released his debut album Reasonable Doubt on 25 June 1996, under Roc-A-Fella Records, with beats from acclaimed producers such as DJ Premier and Super DJ Clark Kent and a notable appearance by The Notorious B.I.G.. Despite reaching only number 23 on the Billboard 200, Reasonable Doubt was well-received by critics. Reasonable Doubt later included in Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" as #248 and reached platinum status afterwards. Jay-Z released his second album, 'In My Lifetime, Vol. 1' on 4 November 1997, under Def Jam Recordings. 'In My Lifetime, Vol. 1' was executively produced by Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs, debuted at number 3 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and earned Platinum status in the United States.

Jay-Z released his third album, 'Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life' on 29 September 1998 under Roc-a-Fella/Def Jam. Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life spawned the biggest hit of his career at the time, 'Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)'. 'Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life' became Jay-Z's most commercially successful album. 'Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life' was certified 5× Platinum in the United States and has to date sold over five million copies. 'Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life' won Grammy Award for Best Rap Album in 1999. Jay-Z released his fourth album, 'Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter', on 28 December 1999 under Roc-A-Fella Records. 'Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter' sold over 3 million records in the United States and was certified triple platinum in sales by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Jay-Z released his fifth album, 'The Dynasty: Roc La Familia' on 31 October 2000, under Roc-A-Fella/Island Def Jam. 'The Dynasty: Roc La Familia' introduced newcomer producers The Neptunes, Just Blaze, Kanye West and Bink!. 'The Dynasty: Roc La Familia' debuted at #1 on Billboard 200 and has sold 2.3 million copies to date. Its lead single, "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)", produced by The Neptunes, was one of Jay-Z's most successful singles peaking at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. Jay-Z released his sixth studio album, The Blueprint, on 11 September 2001 under Roc-A-Fella/Island Def Jam. The Blueprint debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. Released during the wake of September 11 attacks, The Blueprint managed to sell more than 427,000 units in the United States. The Blueprint was certified 3x Platinum in the United States by RIAA. The Blueprint received a perfect "XXL" rating from XXL magazine, while The Source awarded The Blueprint a classic 5 mic rating.

Jay-Z released his seventh studio album, The Blueprint²: The Gift & The Curse on 12 November 2002 under Roc-A-Fella/ Island Def Jam. The Blueprint²: The Gift & The Curse debuted on the Billboard 200 at number one, selling over 545,000 units. Jay-Z announced retirement in 2002 after returning from a trip in the south of France. JayZ also announced work on his 8th studio album The Black Album at the opening of the first 40/40 Club. The Black Album is the eighth studio album by Jay-Z, released on 14 November 2003 by Roc-A-Fella Records. The Black Album has sold 3 million copies in the US.

Jay-Z returned with his comeback album on 21 November 2006 titled Kingdom Come. Jay Z's ninth studio album, Kingdom Come was a big commercial success, selling about 680,000 copies in its first week, making it Jay-Z's highest selling album within a one-week period. Kingdom Come has sold 2 million copies in the U.S. alone. Jay-Z released his tenth album entitled American Gangster on 6 November 2007 and was certified platinum by RIAA. American Gangster debuted at number 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, tying Elvis Presley for the second most number one albums.

The Blueprint 3 is the eleventh studio album by Jay-Z, released on 8 September 2009 on Roc Nation in the United States. The Blueprint 3 was released digitally on 11 September 2009, and its United Kingdom and international release followed on 14 September 2009. The Blueprint 3 sold an estimated 476,000 copies in its first week. The Blueprint 3 is Jay-Z's 11th album to reach #1 on the Billboard 200 and has surpassed Elvis Presley's previous record, making him the current record holder. Jay-Z kicked off his tour for the support of The Blueprint 3, on 9 October 2009 in North America.

Jay-Z has released eleven studio albums so far: 'Reasonable Doubt' (1996), 'In My Lifetime, Vol. 1' (1997), 'Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life' (1998), 'Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter' (1999), 'The Dynasty: Roc La Familia' (2000), 'The Blueprint (2001)', 'The Blueprint²: The Gift & The Curse' (2002), 'The Black Album' (2003), 'Kingdom Come' (2006), 'American Gangster' (2007) and 'The Blueprint 3' (2009).

Jay-Z is going to perform live in UK this summer. Jay Z will perform a concert on 7 June 2010 at MEN Arena, Manchester. Jay-Z will play a gig on 9 June 2010 LG Arena Birmingham. JayZ will perform during Isle Of Wight Festival on 11 June 2010 at Seaclose Park, Newport. Jay-Z will headline Wireless Festival on 4 July 2010 at Hyde Park, London.

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