The Best of Both Worlds

If you’re a lover of hip-hop like me, than you probably were pissed of when you discovered that Jay-Z’s six-city American tour to promote his latest album “American Gangster” sold out in five minutes. However, there were those who were fortunate enough to witness the artist who tied Elvis for the most #1 albums live on Sunday, November 11 at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom.

But for those of us who missed out on the Jigga Man’s Blue Magic, we get another chance to relive the historic moment. Partnering up with MSN’s Control Room, Jay-Z is giving his fans another opportunity to catch the performance, as well as, a back-stage interveiw and guests appearances including Diddy and Lil’ Wayne on Tuesday, November 20 at music.msn.com/jayz.

“We work to bring the most entertaining content to our 465 million monthly users, and, as one of the most entertaining performers of our time, Jay-Z is taking our list of MSN Music in Concert artists to another level,”said Rob Bennett, general manager, entertainment, video and sports, MSN.

With nearly 30 shows in 2007, the Control Room has featured artists like Rihanna, Akon and John Legend in their MSN in Music Concert series.

So, log-on, turn up your speakers and experience the best of both worlds: hip-hop and online media.

–Dana L. Oliver