It's your boy. First track from his concept album, based on the Frank Lucas biopic American Gangster. It's a drug joint - Lucas was Harlem's heroin kingpin in the '70s - produced by Pharrell. What do you think?
September 20, 2007 @ 7:50 pm
Jay-Z, "Blue Magic" (music)
First single from American Gangster, Jay's forthcoming album.
Article tags: American Gangster, Blue Magic, Jay-Z, New Album, New Song, Shawn Carter
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http://www.vibe.com/news/news_headlines/2007/09/jayz_magic/
Comments
1.
Eric Pittman says:
That Blue Magic is fire, i like the old combination mixed with the new era.
November 8, 2007 at 12:14 pm
2.
Weezy Fan says:
Hov is that nigga, dont get me wrong. Lil' wayne is the best rapper dead or alive, ya dig.
November 6, 2007 at 5:31 pm
3.
EDNA says:
JAY I'M A FIFTY MOTHER WITH SONS 20 AND 16 YRS OLD. MAN I THINK YOUR THE BOMB. HOV DON'T SETTLE FOR LESS. KEEP ROCKIN IT HOLLA
November 5, 2007 at 10:40 pm
4.
Mack says:
It's cha Boi!
November 2, 2007 at 1:37 pm
5.
kevin says:
NYC IS BACK...........................
November 2, 2007 at 8:19 am
6.
Harlems Flyest says:
Jay is Hot Cant Front on da Dud3
November 2, 2007 at 6:46 am
7.
A.B. says:
THIS IS ONE OF JAY Z'S BEST NO DOUBT!!!!!!
October 31, 2007 at 2:51 pm
8.
thaboss says:
yahhh hova back n poppin whatz good so all yall fake niggas bow down 2 da KING
October 29, 2007 at 8:03 am
9.
c4tlinod says:
varletoge
October 25, 2007 at 3:53 am
10.
lacordom says:
novara
October 25, 2007 at 1:09 am
11.
TOYA#1 says:
JIGGA IS A PHENOMINAL RAPPER.HE HAS ALMOST SINGLE HANDEDLYCHANGED THE GAME. I LISTEN TO KINGDOM COME LIKE EVERY DAY...BUT THIS NEW SONG IS CRAAAAAP!!!! IM NOT FEELING HIS "80'S FLOW AT ALL!!!
October 22, 2007 at 3:14 pm
12.
Tasha says:
I love the album already and I just heard the single. If you can sell a album off one single. You are a legend!
October 17, 2007 at 10:24 am
13.
leslie arnelle says:
This dude is....I love you Jay Z!!!!
Get it boy!
October 16, 2007 at 4:27 pm
14.
Babs says:
I am throwing my Diamonds up for this Jay...
One
October 15, 2007 at 11:34 pm
15.
Frank Lucas says:
Yo,
We just wanted to send you some information about Frank Lucas the son of the American Gangster who is a rapper and music producer. We are not certain if you are aware of the budding story that is stirring from the streets of New York. The story involves street credibility and who is really telling the TRUE story as it relates to the American Gangster. The storytellers are Jay-Z and Frank Lucas.
Below is Frank's bio and stance on the TRUE definition of "Gangster" and what and how our youth need to be redirected. Spoken through first hand knowledge.
We also would like you to check out some of the links below. There is a huge story that is brewing. Just an example of what is about to happen in this search for truth...Frank Lucas is getting ready to release a song called; "Blue Magic" featuring (the group that inspired the drug) Blue Magic.
We look forward to your reply. Thank you for your time.
ONE!
Lucas Legacy Entertainment
Frank Lucas
And the
American Gangster Commission
For the past ten years the youth have been misinformed on the true definition of “Gangster.” Today’s image is: Guns, Gwap (money) and Glory all counterproductive images of an oppressed community and another “G” word the “Ghetto.”
However, today’s youth (unlike the youth of yesteryear who were fed information) seek information and have yet another “G” word “Google” that enables them the opportunity to find the truth.
Add in first hand knowledge that today’s youth have experienced through the by products of this misinformation (which is friends/peers either locked up or dead) the definition of “Gangster” no longer has the Glory it once had and their desire to seek out the true definition has opened the Gateway to the story of a true American Gangster… Frank Lucas.
However, like the youth of today there is the next generation… the son of the American Gangster who knows the true definition that today’s youth is seeking and it’s not Guns, Gwap & Glory. Instead it’s the combination of mind, body and soul to achieve the most important “G” word and that is your Goals and what Frank Lucas (the son) today’s American Gangster calls the: “G Factor”
The “G Factor” incorporates many of the qualities his family and elders taught him through the family business but also lessons that were taught directly to him by his father and the father figures in the community at that time. These lessons have groomed Frank Lucas (the son) to be the direct heir to the throne with a mission to continue and grow the Lucas Legacy.
The “G Factor” is easily defined with these four words: Gentleman, Go Getter, Gwap and Goals! The mind is the “Go Getter.” Taking the Gangster image mental and making a thought process in how to achieve your Goals. The body; is understanding that no man is an island and that every “G” must have his Gang, his team that makes the engine to achieve his Goals… Go! The soul is understanding that with every action is a reaction and that to let Go and let God with your inner self, your inner core, your inner being concentrating on your goal with knowledge of self… nothing can stop you!
Hence, the story of the “Crown Holder” Frank Lucas the “Prince of NY” who is ready to lead the nation of today’s youth to enjoy their American Empire with the drug of his choice: music & entertainment.
Welcome to the world of Frank Lucas… the son of the American Gangster!
Here are the links:
www.myspace.com/franklucasmusic
www.sixhot.com click on the picture of Denzel Washington or the thumbnail picture of Frank Lucas with the story entitled Family Ties
www.1fm.com this is a radio interview Frank Lucas did explaining the Lucas Legacy
Please note we will also be in the November issue of Source Magazine. We also welcome you to come to our studio in NY and check out the new song; "Blue Magic" with the group "Blue Magic"
October 15, 2007 at 4:15 pm
16.
Yung HOV says:
If ya'll gon speak disrespectfully about Da King jst don't say nothin at all. Jay's givin ya'll no reason to doubt he can get back on his reasonable doubt game. So don't get it twisted he's only gettin better, so get used to it cuz he ain't going nowhere anytime soon. Holla!
October 15, 2007 at 1:52 pm
17.
Nicole says:
this song is SICK. Hands down.. Nasty
October 15, 2007 at 1:04 pm
18.
Whose Hopeless says:
Once the time comes to reign in a kingdom the king must commence to the people by English law. The streets hold a different code or blue print. According to the "code of the streetS" first u get the money, then u get the power, then u get respect! In an old Jewish story a king who faught many wars held much bloodshed on his hands. Because of this bloodshed he was unworthy of building a kingdom here on earth to his God. So he was instructed to have his son receive the blue prints and construct the temple for their God. The son was a success and the kingdom was filled with peace and abundance for a span of time. For every rock their is a stone cuter and setting.
October 15, 2007 at 4:01 am
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MOBETA says:
I have to be honest...when I first heard this, I was like...."NOOOOOOO!!!" However, I have to say that this is classic. Jay is just ahead of the game. We all know 80's is back-just listen to any Justin Timberlake or Kanye joint. Pharrell has long been on the 80's tip before many-all the Prince sounds he was using before anyone else. Too, one can look at Young Joc-see the next cover of SCRATCH mag (he's straight out of the 80's on the cover shoot). Look at the return of dookie chains. Okay, okay...nuff said, right?
I have to say this is classic simply because of where things are going and what Jay was trying to accomplish. This is like a new school "6 in the morning-Ice T."
aight...
Peace
Mo
October 14, 2007 at 1:19 pm
20.
Shawn says:
This is a Classic Hands Down.
October 14, 2007 at 12:00 am
21.
ERNEST says:
JAY IS THE BEST RAPPER AND WEZZY NEEDS TO SET DOWN AND KISS HIS DADDY
October 13, 2007 at 6:11 pm
22.
keith says:
man this nigga goes hard jay-z is the f**kin greatest, iam tied of these niggas hatin on this boy, Im from the southside and Iam sayin this boy go hard no matter what his age and where he from he still got it and I think he wont lose it nither, f**k all these other niggas that dont recongnise talent and specaily these boys in cali cause they suck anyway talkin bout fast like a nascar, all I can say about jay-z is nigga keep getin it ya feel me halla!!
October 12, 2007 at 8:21 am
23.
Rome says:
Jay-Z Is Done With..I Only Listen To This Song For Tha Hook..Because it's hella nice..P..Go Hard
October 11, 2007 at 5:53 pm
24.
get money says:
ONLY JAY CAN DO IT LIKE JAY AINT NO OTHER LIKE H TO THA OV
October 11, 2007 at 12:59 pm
25.
nina fern cardwell says:
This is classmate great picture .You are the greatest rapper of them all.
October 10, 2007 at 9:59 am
26.
eRIC mUGA says:
It's the kind of track that grows on you.At first you don like it. Then finally you really love it. and that's a magmum opus. Hope i spelt that right..e out
October 5, 2007 at 11:54 am
27.
Conover, Najee says:
My uncle really did his shyt this time. in the studio working hard. Making dat bread is a must for Mr. Sean Carter. MyOther other uncle Pharrell Ripped this song . He Really Showz off his skills in this record__LOL!!!
October 4, 2007 at 4:42 pm
28.
Dangerous gash says:
i'm lovin dis
October 4, 2007 at 3:06 pm
29.
E DUB says:
if weezy would have this same song it would have been hot. jay z has done it again. this track is hot and it shows respect to one of the top hip hop mc's(rakim). yeah, your right lets listen to "soldier boy and hurricane chris". wow! their lyrics are unbelievable. and lil wayne is trying to sound like "the best rapper alive since the best rapper retired". sounds familiar.
October 2, 2007 at 9:57 am
30.
G.A. DON status says:
my nigga hov aint fell off n 2 those who think so take yo nose out the bag
October 1, 2007 at 12:56 pm
31.
Free says:
Whack!!!!!!! Come on HOV!!
October 1, 2007 at 12:27 pm
32.
T-da-boo says:
Look K.Daniels stop hatin on Jay-z cuz dat is my favorite rapper and i aint gone let u try to carry him like dat stop hatin he da best and all yall haters can fall da f**k back
September 30, 2007 at 2:32 pm
33.
T-da-boo says:
Jay-z is da best rapper alive there is no one better
September 30, 2007 at 2:27 pm
34.
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September 27, 2007 at 2:20 pm
35.
A TRUE FAN says:
I like it.............. it's hot by the way I love everything Jay z makes/I love him too a very successful young man KEEP UP[ THE EXCELLENT WORK]JIGGLE
September 25, 2007 at 8:50 am
36.
Cheeba Hawk says:
I am so tired of hearing people say Jay is too old to rap. Excuse me but rap is not just fot the youngsters. I'll be thirty next month and I dont want to listen to what the younger generation is talking all the time. I'd like a forty year old perception every now and then.
September 24, 2007 at 11:59 pm
37.
ZO says:
I think it f**king sucks. Lyricaly J is always gonna come with some shit, he gives you mo less, but you got atrack from a Gangter flick, and have Pharrell singing a hook. Man come on. Come with some real hip-hop shit, not a nigga singing an Envouge hook. These cat's have really forgotten their roots
September 24, 2007 at 10:28 pm
38.
Sean says:
I think the new Jay-Z track "Blue Magic" is fire! Jay is tired of niggas disrespecting and he's about to take the game to another level.
September 24, 2007 at 6:26 pm
39.
mstruth says:
I don't know if you are aware but Mr. Frank Lucas has a son Frank Lucas who also does music. He unlike Jay-Z doesn't have to call himself Frank Lucas because he is Frank Lucas.
The son is getting ready to release a mixtape for the streets that will be dropping in October. He also has a group of MC's called: The American Gangster Commission which is scheduled to drop in November as well. It is Frank Lucas's intention to form an American Empire. Taking after his father footsteps except his drug of choice is music and entertainment.
Competition is good for the music industry. It seems only fair that if you are talking about the inspiration of the American Gangster you might want to interview his son to see what he has learned from his father and how he intends to continue the Lucas Legacy.
I know in this business information is key so I just wanted to give you another story that is developing as we speak. We as reporters seek the truth and so I just wanted to give you the scoop because Frank Lucas the son, is the American Gangster by birthright.
Peace!
If you want to hear the music go to: www.myspace.com/franklucasmusic
September 24, 2007 at 5:33 pm
40.
stan2behappy says:
it was alright, need more fire.
September 24, 2007 at 5:30 pm
41.
OG Rap Fan says:
I absolutely love Jay, but I wish the first track from his concept album had more fire. The lyrics were cool, as usual but the beat wasn't hot.
September 24, 2007 at 3:12 pm
42.
Ms Toya says:
How dare anyone ever say Jay should stop rhyming, leave it to the youngsters, look, Jay has to show 'em how its done, and why not make xtra cake?! There's always room for more money, tell the others STOP HATIN'!
September 24, 2007 at 11:22 am
43.
Ms Toya says:
I luvvvvvvvvv Jay, and I have to disagree with the comment from K Daniels, Neptunes beats are crazy, yeah Jay, keep doing ya thang!
September 24, 2007 at 11:19 am
44.
K Daniels says:
Don't get me wrong, he still got it.....but leave dem Neptunes beats alone........THEY R NOT HOT!!!!!
We'll see what the rest of the cd sound like in a month or so.........I'll buy it just off of GP and curiousity. Just like a few other million Jay-Z fans who are kinda on the fence now.
September 24, 2007 at 10:51 am
45.
K Daniels says:
Hov aight, the song is okay, I'm with it until Pharrell starts singing. PHARRELL HOOKS ARE PLAYED, IF IT WERE 2004, IT'D BE FIRE. But it's not...........so please STOP!!!! And come back to the game after you put more thought into it. I miss the Old Hov...........what happened man?????
September 24, 2007 at 10:46 am
46.
Tina says:
I truly think that Jay-Z should retire indefinately. Leave the rap game alone. Leave it to the youngsters.. He's hitting 40..WTF??? Dude, please STOP!!
September 24, 2007 at 8:13 am
47.
Tamarria Spates says:
This is hot can't wait til hear the whole album.
September 24, 2007 at 8:12 am
48.
Charis says:
Pure genius! Beat is sick, and that's just enough. Get it HOV!
September 23, 2007 at 11:53 pm
49.
msscorpio says:
as always.....hov brings it, he is the best
September 23, 2007 at 6:02 pm
50.
RSSAKI ODUSINA says:
this is my own comment i want u 2 send 2pac picture 2 me good byeeeeeee
September 23, 2007 at 6:28 am
51.
Big Homie says:
Hov bringin that fire again as always! Dude's lyrics are legendary. People are so used to listening to B.S. (aka 50 cents crap) they don't know the realla when they hear it. For the true hip hop fans who have mad respect for the heavyweights in the game I hope Jay & Nas NEVER RETIRE. I'ma buy 4 copies first day Fugg dem haters do your shyat HOV! Da ROC Is N DA BUILDIN 4EVA!!!!
September 22, 2007 at 10:41 pm
52.
chanel says:
yea jus keepin it real
September 22, 2007 at 4:22 pm
53.
Princess Layna says:
Well. I guess everybody has there down days.
September 22, 2007 at 9:28 am
54.
scooter.. says:
beat sucked..
jay didnt have his bounce.. worst track on the album maybe..
September 22, 2007 at 7:50 am
55.
MR. X says:
JAY, GIVE IT UP. U R NO LONGER HOT.......
September 22, 2007 at 3:35 am
56.
Kay says:
I'll be at the place before the shop opens.
September 22, 2007 at 3:20 am
57.
MR. X says:
WACK! WHACK! WHAT MORE CAN I SAY? WHY DIDNT HE JUST STAY RETIRED?
September 22, 2007 at 3:19 am
58.
Manjit verma says:
No comments
September 22, 2007 at 12:12 am
59.
Antwanette Collins says:
man, hov did it again! what else can i say, lol
September 21, 2007 at 10:27 pm
60.
Antwanette Collins says:
man, hov did it again! he never let's us down, lol
September 21, 2007 at 10:25 pm
61.
Black Queen says:
I would have been more impressed if he did a concept album based on the television mini-series "Roots."
September 21, 2007 at 7:05 pm
62.
tubb says:
it's hov no one can do it better
September 21, 2007 at 6:29 pm
63.
TALLCOOLDRINK says:
I love everything that Jay-Z does..sounds fantastic!
September 21, 2007 at 6:04 pm
64.
Nicole says:
IT'S HOV' WHAT ELSE IS THERE!!! Thank you Jay for always keeping us laced with something better than these other knuckleheads we have no choice but to listen to. Can't wait to hear more!!!
September 21, 2007 at 5:59 pm
65.
amani moustafid says:
coooooooooooool!peace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 21, 2007 at 5:46 pm
66.
Antonio says:
Jay is back. This song reminds me of the flow in Reasonable Doubt but perfected. Jay and Pharell make GOOD music every time.
September 21, 2007 at 1:14 pm
67.
Bones says:
what can i say? Thats what Jay does.
September 21, 2007 at 9:57 am
68.
v tek says:
reasonable doubt is my all time fav hip hop album, and it seems like jay MIGHT just try to drop some semi-96 shit on this album ...buuut i have a feeling that lupe's THE COOL is gonna blast hov's album out the water
September 21, 2007 at 1:59 am
69.
Jay-Z #1 Fan says:
i think hov is the best rapper ever and is still on top he gonna kill every other rapper with this new track its ova. Lil Wezzy ur finished jim jones ur finished dipset ya finish camron u finished to thats what im talkin bout jay is back on his gansta shit
September 20, 2007 at 11:30 pm
70.
Jaewon says:
Jay-Z is mos definitly still flying over the heads of the dim witted. Haters please take some time to sharpen your ear, you are definitly missing out on some very dope art.
Jay isn't back for those that said so..he never went anywhere.
September 20, 2007 at 11:16 pm
71.
Kabisheur says:
HOV is CRAZY ... I think Kanye West said it best : "With the power to make a diamond with his bare hands". ROC - A - FELLA is back on TOP. FIRST GRADUATION, now HOV with this ill concept album...Next watch for Beanie Sigel, Freeway.... Never forget that DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER...
September 20, 2007 at 9:11 pm
72.
orlando junior says:
mad fat ... being in colombia and away from new york it´s hard to keep up with the latest i miss hot 97 and vibe keeps up to par but what can i say here I have all the stuff,,snifff and its cheap son..... whaaaat
September 20, 2007 at 8:50 pm
73.
Siegs says:
this songs weak, real weak. Kind of a joke really. I could have made a better song. really.
September 20, 2007 at 8:50 pm
74.
ROCAFELLA says:
WOW THIS SUCKS TAIL FOR REAL!! LMAO
HOV LOST IT....THIS IS THE DEFINITON OF WACKNESS.
September 20, 2007 at 8:27 pm
75.
J-Couch says:
ld hov is back... this what im talkin about
myspace.com/atxmw
September 20, 2007 at 8:27 pm
76.
jimbojones says:
Damn shit is tiiiight, jays gonna crush every other wack ass rapper for like the 12th time Hovi's Home!
September 20, 2007 at 8:17 pm
77.
b mac says:
Its hot !!!! Hov's in the spot!!!
September 20, 2007 at 8:06 pm
78.
Justo says:
dat track hot to me... love da production on dis
September 20, 2007 at 8:00 pm
79.
candace gonzalez says:
yo this shit poppin.. let's getem daddy!!!!!!!!. get these wack ass niggas off the map
September 20, 2007 at 7:48 pm