Jay-Z Reveals That He's Working On The Blueprint 3

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Published: Thursday - August 7, 2008
Words by Miles Bennett

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Jay-Z is hard at work on his next solo album -- his 11th and he's titled it The Blueprint 3.

According to Billboard.com, the rapper made an appearance at Wednesday night's (August 6) Glow In The Dark tour stop at New York's Madison Square Garden. He used the appearance to showcase a few new tracks he recorded while in Hawaii recently. One was tentatively titled "Jockin' Jay-Z."

"That bloke from Oasis said I couldn't play guitar / somebody shoulda told him I'm a f***ing rock star / today is gonna be the day that I'm gonna throw it back to you," Jay rapped as one of the beats played, referencing his cover of Oasis' "Wonderwall" at the recent Glastonbury Festival, which drew a mixed response.

The rapper's partner-in-crime, Memphis Bleek, revealed further info regarding the upcoming album. He told Billboard.com Kanye West gave him some beats, which he loved.

"I told Jay that I'm hating on him for having [those beats]," Bleek said. "The beats are like new rhythms with old drums. Just picture Jay-Z having four records like 'Encore.'"

The Blueprint 3 will be Jay's last with Def Jam, which he will follow up by starting to record under his new deal with Live Nation.

There is no date set for the album as of press time.

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COMMENTS (12)

Cokelahoma City, OK Says:
Saturday - August 9, 2008 at 9:21am

I got a question for K K Kay: What was Jay Z's last smash single?...... Dont worry i'll wait!!!

Dookie Says:
Friday - August 8, 2008 at 5:44pm

Who gives a fuck about this overrated nigga.

~olga~ Says:
Friday - August 8, 2008 at 10:47am

cont. his trademark signature(it's all love baby, )...Gillie the Kid from Philly had some input influence on Wayne's flow too...oh by the way..Lil Wayne "recognizes" too, he paid his respects to Jay-Z and has this "pillar" of the game on a couple of his cuts. Don't hate just to hate (crabs in the basket)step your thought game up and grow...

~olga~ Says:
Friday - August 8, 2008 at 10:44am

Recognize the "Pre Existing history of the forefathers that came before "what's hot and what's new in the industry today"...I have always liked Lil Wayne, but his style needed and has changed into the mega star he deserves to be, but Lil Wayne did not always have that sound flow the way he does today, he learned, developed & evolved from others, keeping his mark, and now has

Real Talk Says:
Friday - August 8, 2008 at 9:53am

you nigga's is crazy...Jay-Z is one of the best to ever do it.<<<<<<

fuck weezy Says:
Friday - August 8, 2008 at 2:30am

fuck weezy he aint got shit on my nigga tech ninna.

fukJigga Says:
Thursday - August 7, 2008 at 11:34pm

this bitc* still tryina stay relevant but he be like hillary so this bitc* is irrelevant.pusi as* nig.cant rap for sh*.ITS THE MILLENIUM OF WEEZYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

DIZIATIC Says:
Thursday - August 7, 2008 at 9:53pm

You cant doubt that guy JAY-Z. Y'all crazy or what?? wait when the album comes out the suckers be sayin damnnnnn. www.sneakerkingsonline.com

KK Kay Says:
Thursday - August 7, 2008 at 8:23pm

"How creative can one be when he's working on album number 11?" Are you serious? That's got to be the most ignorant shit I've ever heard, but I guess that's why no real hip hop (or cocaine for that matter) comes out of Oklahoma. Eat a dick.

fuckgayz Says:
Thursday - August 7, 2008 at 7:36pm

camel face negga.... east oakland on mine

Cokelahoma City, OK Says:
Thursday - August 7, 2008 at 6:46pm

The Brett Favre of rap. Tarnishing his legacy? Are fans excited? The only thing that sounds exciting is the 4 Kanye Beats. How creative can one be when he's working on album number 11?

Philly-O Says:
Thursday - August 7, 2008 at 4:11pm

Sounds dope.

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