Jay-Z

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 14, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z (Alternatively stylized as JAY-Z, Jaÿ-Z, Jay Z, and Jay:Z throughout his career^[2]^[3]), is an American rapper, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and record executive^[4]^[5]. He is regarded as one of the greatest rappers^[6] and most significant cultural icons of all time, and has been a global figure in popular culture for over two decades^[7]^[8]^[9].

Born in New York City, Jay-Z began his music career with the founding of record label Roc-A-Fella Records in 1995, which he used to release his debut studio album, 1996's Unreasonable Doubt^[10]. Jay-Z has gone on to release twelve additional albums, all of which attained generally positive critical reception and commercial success; 2001's The Blueprint and 2003's The Black Album were later heralded as modern classics^[11]^[12]. He has also released collaborative anthems Watch the Throne (2011) and Everything Is Love (2018) with Kanye West and wife Beyoncé, respectively. Jay-Z has collaborated with Beyoncé on other projects, such as appearing on her hit single "Crazy in Love", which was used in Sing.

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References

↑ Jay-Z Biography. Biography. Retrieved on June 28, 2019.
↑ "Jay Z is spelling his name with an umlaut again", Fact, April 29, 2015. Retrieved on June 28, 2019.
↑ Ketchum III, William E.. "JAY-Z's Name: A Complete Timeline of Shawn Carter's Rap Alias", Revolt, June 20, 2017. Retrieved on June 28, 2019.
↑ "Jay-Z becomes 'world's first hip-hop billionaire'", BBC News, June 03, 2019. Retrieved on June 28, 2019.
↑ O'Malley Greenburg, Zack. "Artist, Icon, Billionaire: How Jay-Z Created His $1 Billion Fortune", Forbes, June 03, 2019. Retrieved on June 28, 2019.
↑ Serico, Chris. "[/http://newyork.newsday.com/entertainment/music/grammy-awards-fun-black-keys-jay-z-win-big-1.4615693 Grammy Awards: Mumford & Sons, Fun., Black Keys win big]", Newsday, February 11, 2013. Retrieved on June 28, 2019.
↑ Chad, Norman. "Chad: Jay-Z’s split personalities deliver success", The Spokesman-Review, June 17, 2013. Retrieved on June 28, 2019.
↑ Robinson, Lisa. "Jay Z Has the Room", Vanity Fair, November 2013. Retrieved on June 28, 2019.
↑ Best Sellers. Recording Industry Association of America. Archived from the original on July 01, 2007. Retrieved on June 28, 2019.
↑ "500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 250 - Jay-Z, 'Reasonable Doubt'", Rolling Stone, Jann Wenner. Retrieved on June 28, 2019.
↑ "500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 252 - Jay-Z, 'The Blueprint'", Rolling Stone, Jann Wenner. Retrieved on June 28, 2019.
↑ "500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 252 - Jay-Z, 'The Blueprint'", Rolling Stone, Jann Wenner. Retrieved on June 28, 2019.

MALE MUSICIANS RELATED TO THE PRODUCTION OF SING
\| Adam Buxton \| Afrojack \| Antônio Carlos Jobim \| Antonio Vivaldi \| Arthur Johnston \| Bernie Taupin \| Benny Blanco \| Cat Stevens \| Christopher Cross \| Claude François \| Dave Bassett \| David Bowie \| Donovan \| Drake \| Dwele \| Elton John \| Ennio Morricone \| Garth Jennings \| Gerry Rafferty \| Greg Kurstin \| Harvey Mason Jr. \| Irving Berlin \| Jack White \| Jacques Revaux \| Jay-Z \| Jesse Shatkin \| Joby Talbot \| John Legend \| Johnny Burke \| Kanye West \| Leonard Cohen \| Luciano Pavarotti \| Maino \| Max Martin \| Michael Jackson \| Paul Anka \| Paul McCartney \| Polow da Don \| Robbie van Leeuwen \| Rod Argent \| Ryan Tedder \| Seal \| Shellback \| Sir Mix-a-Lot \| Stevie Wonder \| Swizz Beatz \| Tiki Pasillas \| Uwe Schmidt \| Vybz Kartel \|
FEMALE MUSICIANS RELATED TO THE PRODUCTION OF SING
\| Ariana Grande \| Beverly Ross \| Beyoncé \| Cyndi Lauper \| Dolly Parton \| Ewa Farna \| Jennifer Hudson \| Katy Perry \| Kyary Pamyu Pamyu \| Lady Gaga \| Nicki Minaj \| Sia \| Taylor Swift \| Tori Kelly \|
NON-BINARY MUSICIANS RELATED TO THE PRODUCTION OF SING
\| Sam Smith \|
MUSIC GROUPS RELATED TO THE PRODUCTION OF SING
\| Crazy Town \| Da Internz \| Dave Brubeck Quartet \| Digital Underground \| Gipsy Kings \| Las Ketchup \| Major Lazer \| Men Without Hats \| Queen \| The Spencer Davis Group (Steve Winwood) \| Van Halen \| Wham! \|
MUSICIANS AND MUSIC GROUPS ASSOCIATED WITH SING PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL
\| Aerosmith \| David Guetta \| Deee-Lite \| DJ Khaled \| Ed Sheeran \| Eminem \| Katy Perry \| Ludacris \| M.I.A. \| Panic! at the Disco \| Paul McCartney \| Pharrell Williams \| Rick Ross \| Snoop Dogg \| T-Pain \| Usher \|
MUSICIANS ASSOCIATED WITH MISCELLANEOUS SING MATERIAL
\| Lady Gaga \|

[1] Jay-Z Biography. Biography. Retrieved on June 28, 2019.

[2] "Jay Z is spelling his name with an umlaut again", Fact, April 29, 2015. Retrieved on June 28, 2019.

[3] Ketchum III, William E.. "JAY-Z's Name: A Complete Timeline of Shawn Carter's Rap Alias", Revolt, June 20, 2017. Retrieved on June 28, 2019.

[4] "Jay-Z becomes 'world's first hip-hop billionaire'", BBC News, June 03, 2019. Retrieved on June 28, 2019.

[5] O'Malley Greenburg, Zack. "Artist, Icon, Billionaire: How Jay-Z Created His $1 Billion Fortune", Forbes, June 03, 2019. Retrieved on June 28, 2019.

[6] Serico, Chris. "[/http://newyork.newsday.com/entertainment/music/grammy-awards-fun-black-keys-jay-z-win-big-1.4615693 Grammy Awards: Mumford & Sons, Fun., Black Keys win big]", Newsday, February 11, 2013. Retrieved on June 28, 2019.

[7] Chad, Norman. "Chad: Jay-Z’s split personalities deliver success", The Spokesman-Review, June 17, 2013. Retrieved on June 28, 2019.

[8] Robinson, Lisa. "Jay Z Has the Room", Vanity Fair, November 2013. Retrieved on June 28, 2019.

[9] Best Sellers. Recording Industry Association of America. Archived from the original on July 01, 2007. Retrieved on June 28, 2019.

[10] "500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 250 - Jay-Z, 'Reasonable Doubt'", Rolling Stone, Jann Wenner. Retrieved on June 28, 2019.

[11] "500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 252 - Jay-Z, 'The Blueprint'", Rolling Stone, Jann Wenner. Retrieved on June 28, 2019.

[12] "500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 252 - Jay-Z, 'The Blueprint'", Rolling Stone, Jann Wenner. Retrieved on June 28, 2019.

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