Jay-Z Announces New Album, 'Magna Carta Holy Grail,' In Samsung Commercial

The rapper's album debuts on July 4

Rap fans rejoice: Jay-Z will release a new album, "Magna Carta Holy Grail," on July 4. The icon announced the news through a Samsung commercial which played during tonight's (June 16) NBA Finals Game 5 (Miami Heat vs. San Antonio Spurs).

In the three-minute ad, Jay-Z is seen recording and brainstorming in the studio with Rick Rubin, Pharrell Williams, Timbaland and Swizz Beatz. "The album is about, like this duality of how do you navigate through this whole thing, through success, through failures, through all this and remain yourself," he tells Rubin of his twelfth studio album.



"We don't have any rules. Everyone's trying to figure it out," Jay says as a ringing, piano-driven instrumental plays in the background. "We need to write the new rules."

"Magna Carta Holy Grail" will be available for free download on July 4, 12:01 a.m. EST, to the first one million Samsung Galaxy S III, Galaxy S 4 and Galaxy Note II users. Fans will be able to unlock the album on the phone's Magna Carta app.

"The idea is to really finish the album and drop it," Jay Z says at one point. "Giving it to the world at one time and letting them share it, and it goes out."

"Great. Beautiful," Rubin responds.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Samsung paid $5.00 a piece for the 1 million copies that will be distributed to Samsung users.

The kick off to Jay-Z's album roll-out is similar to Beyoncé's. Queen Bey' previewed new material through commercials: Pepsi ("Grown Woman") and H&M ("Standing On the Sun").

Jay-Z has been seen in the studio with Drake, Timbaland, Nas, Pharrell and Justin Timberlake. In April, The-Dream hinted on an upcoming album from Hov when talking to Hot 97. "Jay's coming along pretty good; I don't know if I can say that yet," he told Hot 97's Angie Martinez.

source: http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/1567101/jay-z-announces-new-album-magna-carta-holy-grail-in-samsung
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Well they're certainly still Crazy In Love: Jay-Z kisses Beyonce on Sound Of Change stage during surprise duet as she struts around in leather leotard

By KIMBERLEY DADDS

Crazy In Love: Beyonce stuns the Sound Of Change concert crowd on Saturday night as she invited husband Jay-Z to join her for a duet

It was one of the most star-studded concerts of the year, with a number of high profile acts taking to the stage in a bid to campaign for female empowerment across the globe.
But it was always going to come down to one star to steal the show - Beyonce.
The singer hardly needed anything else to make her performance stand out as she strutted around on stage in a minuscule leather leotard.

Perfect couple: They sang Beyonce's hit song Crazy In Love together as the singer strutted her stuff in a leather leotard

Although it was made even the more special when the ecstatic crowd were treated to a surprise appearance from her husband Jay-Z on stage.
The rapper walked out to support his wife and mother of daughter Blue Ivy.
And they soon had the audience cooing as they snuggled for a touching kiss together.
But it was back to business as they both took to their mics and belted out Beyonce's hit Crazy In Love, which seemed to mimic exactly how the pair are still feeling.

In sync: Beyonce looked delighted as Jay-Z supported her during the concert to fight for female empowerment globally

Beyonce grinned widely as Jay-Z tenderly put his arm around her waist and leaned in for a kiss on her cheek once more.
And the surprise appearance made it an extra special night for the fans who went crazy in Twickenham Stadium.
One source told the MailOnline: 'He came on and the crowd went absolutely crazy. No-one was expecting it. He gave her a big kiss on the cheek as he walked on stage.
'They looked more in love than ever and so proud of each other. He was utterly besotted with her.'
And it's no surprise as Beyonce made an extra special effort for the show.

Show stopper: Rumours had been rife that Beyonce was pregnant with her second child but she seemed to rubbish the claims with her skin tight get-up

She appeared to put rumours to rest that she's expecting her second child with her hip-hop star husband as she made sure every bit of her body was on show.
Speculation has been rife she's pregnant with a sibling for Blue Ivy but if that's the case she hid it incredibly well as she squeezed herself into the tiny bodice.
She covered her arms but her legs were on full show as she revealed her skin and accessorised with black ankle boots.



source: dailymail