September 25, 2009
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September 13, 2009
Jay-Z’s “Run This Town” and the Occult Connections
Jay-Z’s latest video called “Run This Town” (featuring Rihanna and Kanye West) contains occult symbolism relating to secret societies. It has been long rumored that Jay-Z is part of some sort of occult order (probably Freemasonry) due to the hints slipped in his songs and his imagery. ”Run This Town” certainly adds fuel to the fire. We’ll look at the symbolism in this song and in his clothing line, Rocawear.
I’m pretty sure Jay-Z does it on purpose and that he appreciates the attention it gets him. He has been steadily displaying occult symbolism in his songs, videos and in the designs of his Rocawear clothing line. The Brooklyn rapper has lately been associating himself through telling hints to Freemasonry, Illuminati and other orders. Is he now initiated in one of those Brotherhoods and eager to show it off? Why does he appear in other videos containing occult meanings (see Rihanna’s “Umbrella” or Beyonce’s “Crazy in Love”)?
The video to “Run This Town” was directed by Anthony Mandler, who also did Rihanna’s “Disturbia” video. In another of my articles, I explain how this video is a metaphor for evil possession. The least we can say is that Mandler certainly knows how to insert dark symbolism into a video.
I’m pretty sure Jay-Z does it on purpose and that he appreciates the attention it gets him. He has been steadily displaying occult symbolism in his songs, videos and in the designs of his Rocawear clothing line. The Brooklyn rapper has lately been associating himself through telling hints to Freemasonry, Illuminati and other orders. Is he now initiated in one of those Brotherhoods and eager to show it off? Why does he appear in other videos containing occult meanings (see Rihanna’s “Umbrella” or Beyonce’s “Crazy in Love”)?
The video to “Run This Town” was directed by Anthony Mandler, who also did Rihanna’s “Disturbia” video. In another of my articles, I explain how this video is a metaphor for evil possession. The least we can say is that Mandler certainly knows how to insert dark symbolism into a video.
LAST WEEK'S SALES #'S
Award-winning singer Whitney Houston's comeback was widely noticed as I Look To You crushed its competition at No. 1. According to Nielsen Soundscan, the songbird's latest effort snagged 310,900 copies in its first week in stores.
R&B singer Trey Songz's Ready also landed in stores this week securing the No. 3 spot. After seven days on shelves, the Virginia-based singer's third solo project has sold 132,800 pieces to date.
Detroit-based rap group Insane Clown Posse's Bang! Pow! Boom! debuted this week opening at No. 4. The rap veteran's latest effort has sold 50,000 copies after seven days in stores.
Miami rapper Pitbull's Rebelution managed to snag a spot within the Top 10 by landing at No. 8 in its opening week. After seven days in stores, the rapper's new solo project has pushed 41,300 records.
Pop group Black Eyed Peas' E.N.D. (Energy Never Dies) dropped three slots to No. 11 selling 33,800. Headed into their 14th week on shelves, the group's new album has now sold over a million copies and rests at 1,027,600 sold discs.
Soulful singer Maxwell's Black Summer's Night received a two-slot boost to No. 15 this week moving 29,900. After nine weeks of availability, Max's comeback album has sold 718,300 records.
R&B singer Letoya Luckett's Lady Love took a 14-position drop to No. 26 with 17,900. Headed into her third week in stores, the songbird's sophomore album has shelled out 50,700 albums to date.
Grammy-winning rapper Eminem's Relapse slipped two positions down to No. 30 with 15,400. After 16 weeks of sitting on shelves, Slim Shady's comeback project rests at 1,410,900 sold copies.
New York rapper Fabolous' Loso's Way remained at No. 32 this week after selling 14,600. Moving into his seventh week, Fab's new album has sold 207,400 records.
Iconic singer Michael Jackson's Definitive Collection moved up seven slots to No 39 with 11,800. After two weeks on shelves, the late singer's compilation disc has sold 22,900 copies.
State Property's Beanie Sigel debuted on the charts this week as his Broad Street Bully album landed at No. 77. The Philadelphia-bred emcee's latest effort has sold 6,600 records after seven days.
Mayer Hawthorne's Strange Arrangement got off to a slow start this week debuting at No. 160. After seven days in stores, the project has sold 3,000 copies.
Be sure to check back next week to see where new releases from Raekwon and Jay-Z land on Sales Wrap.
R&B singer Trey Songz's Ready also landed in stores this week securing the No. 3 spot. After seven days on shelves, the Virginia-based singer's third solo project has sold 132,800 pieces to date.
Detroit-based rap group Insane Clown Posse's Bang! Pow! Boom! debuted this week opening at No. 4. The rap veteran's latest effort has sold 50,000 copies after seven days in stores.
Miami rapper Pitbull's Rebelution managed to snag a spot within the Top 10 by landing at No. 8 in its opening week. After seven days in stores, the rapper's new solo project has pushed 41,300 records.
Pop group Black Eyed Peas' E.N.D. (Energy Never Dies) dropped three slots to No. 11 selling 33,800. Headed into their 14th week on shelves, the group's new album has now sold over a million copies and rests at 1,027,600 sold discs.
Soulful singer Maxwell's Black Summer's Night received a two-slot boost to No. 15 this week moving 29,900. After nine weeks of availability, Max's comeback album has sold 718,300 records.
R&B singer Letoya Luckett's Lady Love took a 14-position drop to No. 26 with 17,900. Headed into her third week in stores, the songbird's sophomore album has shelled out 50,700 albums to date.
Grammy-winning rapper Eminem's Relapse slipped two positions down to No. 30 with 15,400. After 16 weeks of sitting on shelves, Slim Shady's comeback project rests at 1,410,900 sold copies.
New York rapper Fabolous' Loso's Way remained at No. 32 this week after selling 14,600. Moving into his seventh week, Fab's new album has sold 207,400 records.
Iconic singer Michael Jackson's Definitive Collection moved up seven slots to No 39 with 11,800. After two weeks on shelves, the late singer's compilation disc has sold 22,900 copies.
State Property's Beanie Sigel debuted on the charts this week as his Broad Street Bully album landed at No. 77. The Philadelphia-bred emcee's latest effort has sold 6,600 records after seven days.
Mayer Hawthorne's Strange Arrangement got off to a slow start this week debuting at No. 160. After seven days in stores, the project has sold 3,000 copies.
Be sure to check back next week to see where new releases from Raekwon and Jay-Z land on Sales Wrap.
September 12, 2009
September 9, 2009
September 6, 2009
Jay and B the First Black Billionaire Entertainment Couple?????
According to Str8nyc.com, Jay and B are on their way to becoming the first African-American BILLIONAIRE couple in the entertainment business.
Beyonce made $85 million last year and Jay-Z’s wealth fluctuates between $400-$500 million (on a career basis). Beyonce’s career earnings (nearly $300 million) are on par with Mariah Carey. This is impressive for Beyonce because Mariah makes the lion’s share of her money rom songwriting and publishing and Beyonce doesn’t.
September 5, 2009
September 4, 2009
DMX Say Jay-Z Has No Soul
DMX needs to focus on weaning himself off of the obvious drugs he is on right now and try to work towards getting an album out as opposed to trying to get at Jay
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