Swizz Beatz

Swizz Beatz

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  Jay-Z references Cuba trip in song 'Open Letter'

  Jay-Z is defending his recent trip to Cuba in a new song. The rapper released "Open Letter" Thursday after two Florida Republican lawmakers critical ... 

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  Legend, 2 Chainz, MC Lyte honored at Hip-Hop Ball

  John Legend believes hip-hop played its part in helping Barack Obama become president, and he's proud at how the genre has matured over the years. 

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  Swizz Beatz: I'm releasing singles, not albums

  Producer-rapper Swizz Beatz says he wants to release a series of singles — or "memorable moments" — instead of a follow-up album to 2007's "One Man ... 

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  On 'Fire,' Alicia Keys presents new side of self

  Alicia Keys will make you cry. Cry hard. That's what happened when a close friend listened to the song "Brand New Me," a personal piano-tune from ...