A Little History on Jay-Z and What You Can Learn From It

[Kontents]

http://justinrlevy.com/2009/05/25/a-little-history-on-jay-z-and-what-you-can-learn-from-it/

In case you don’t fully realize how successful Jay-Z has been, let’s take a peek at his history:

* Since 1996 Jay-Z has released 10 solo albums, 5 compilation albums and 4 collaboration albums.
* In 1997 Jay-Z sold half stake of Roc-A-Fella Records for $1.5 million then sold off the other 1/2 for $10 million in 2004.
* Jay-Z has been nominated for 31 major awards, winning 8 of them.
* Jay-Z has released or been featured in 6 movies/specials including: Streets Is Watching, Backstage, State Property, Paper Soldiers, Fade to Black, and Dairy of Jay-Z: Water for Life.
* In 1999, Jay-Z co-founded Rocawear. Rocawear is a clothing and accessories line for men, women and children. Jay-Z sold the rights to the brand to Iconix Brand Group for $204 million. Jay-Z still oversees the creative direction, marketing, and product development for the men’s line.

 

[UNORTHODOX]

Funny I was just saying JayZ is the blueprint for artists above 40. He's def paving new ground.

P.S. Checking the link...

 

[Kontents]

Funny I was just saying JayZ is the blueprint for artists above 40. He's def paving new ground.

P.S. Checking the link...

I cant say I am a die hard fan of his music. He does have some dope tracks, but I admire his business side far more then his music. That dude is determined.

 

[UNORTHODOX]

Yea Biz wise but also stylistically, he carved a niche to where he can be chill and still kill people on their own track. definitively. and I'm not a Jay, nor a nas fan.

 

[Sucio]

I'm a fan, period.


That dude is the epitome of awesome when it comes to hip-hop, music and business. The guy is a true hustla....