Atlanta, GA 3/6/2008 12:56:31 AM
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Jay-Z and Mary J Blige to Perform Live at the Greensboro Coliseum April 5

Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige will be performing live at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina on Saturday, April 5 at 7:30 pm.

 

Shawn Corey Carter, better known as the American rapper, Jay-Z, is one of the most financially successful performing artist and entrepreneurs in the United States.  The former president and CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records, Carter owns the 40/40 Club and the New Jersey Nets of the NBA.

 

Musically, Jay Z is known for his ability to write lyrics without pen and paper, developing a style mixing street and popular styles.  His album, The Blueprint, purportedly written in two days, was critically acclaimed.

 

Although the hip hop artist announced his retirement from the recording industry in 2003, he later returned in 2006 to produce Kingdom Come, selling 680,000 copies within its first week.

 

Jay Z founded Roc-A-Fellah Records, a hip hop record label, with Damon “Dame” Dash and Kareem “Biggs” Burke.  He is the richest entertainer in the United States with a net worth estimate of $600 million.  He is followed by 50 Cent with a net worth of $440 million.

 

Mary Jane Blige was born on January 11, 1971 as has been compared to Patti LaBelle and Aretha Franklin.  The American R&B, sould and hip hop soul singer, songwriter is a hip hop icon.  Commenly called the “Queen of Hip Hop Soul” she has also dabbled in rap, record production and acting.

 

Mary J Blige is known for her “gritty” voice and has sold over 40 million records and more than 10 million singles worldwide.

 

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