Heart (band)

Their collaboration in Heart resulted in numerous multi-platinum albums, nine US top ten singles, and worldwide career sales of more than 20 million records. For a list of albums and singles, see: Jay-Z discography. Founded in Seattle in 1974 by sisters, Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson, the band had a sound heavily influenced by Led Zeppelin with elements of folk-rock and power ballads. Damon Dash had left Roc-a-Fella Records in late 2004 to pursue other ventures; the label will be retained as a Def Jam imprint. Heart was one of the most successful female fronted band in the annals of hard rock. On January 3, 2005, Jay-Z was appointed the new President and CEO of Def Jam Recordings. "All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You" [#2, May 1990]. The lead single "Numb/Encore" debuted at #14 in the UK.

"Who Will You Run To" [#7, September 1987]. It debuted at #1 in the US Billboard Album Charts, #12 in Australia and #38 in the UK. "Alone" [#1, June 1987 (3 weeks)]. It features remixes of songs from the rock band's two studio albums, Meteora and Hybrid Theory; and also several from the rapper's albums including his latest, The Black Album. "Nothin' at All" [#10, May 1986]. On November 30, 2004, Jay-Z released Collision Course, a collaboration with Linkin Park. "These Dreams" [#1, February 1986 (1 week)]. On June 18, 2004, Jay-Z appeared live with the jam band Phish at Keyspan Park in Brooklyn, performing some of his hit singles with the band.

"Never" [#4, October 1985]. Kelly accused Jay-Z's entourage of attacking him. "What about Love?" [#10, July 1985]. This release was timed to coincide with the Best of Both Worlds Tour, which played half of its dates before being cancelled in November 2004 after R. "Tell It Like It Is" [#8, December 1980]. Kelly released a follow up to their Best of Both Worlds album in October 2004 entitled Unfinished Business, which includes 11 previously unreleased tracks by the duo. "Magic Man" [#9, September 1976]. Jay-Z and R.

Brigade [#3, June 1990]. As a result, many copies were destroyed and an original is now a rare find. Bad Animals [#2, July 1987]. DJ Danger Mouse was sent a cease and desist order from EMI, The Beatles' record company, due to illegal sampling. Heart [#1, August 1985]. It combined the a capella version with instrumental samples of The Beatles' White Album. Greatest Hits/Live [#13, December 1980/January 1981]. The most controversial of the ensuing remixes was by DJ Danger Mouse, entitled "The Grey Album".

Bebe Le Strange [#5, March 1980]. In 2004, an a capella special edition of The Black Album (which sported a red CD cover) was released with the intention of allowing others to create remixes. Little Queen [#9, June 1977]. The album featured the Top 10 singles "Change Clothes" and "Dirt Off Your Shoulder", one of a number of Jay-Z singles produced by Timbaland. Dreamboat Annie [#7, August 1976]. In 2003, Jay-Z toured with 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes and Sean Paul while finishing work on what was announced as his final album, The Black Album. Jupiter's Darling (2004). The Blueprint 2 was later reissued in a single-disc version, The Blueprint 2.1, which retained half of the tracks from the double-album.

Alive in Seattle (2003) (live). Jay-Z's next solo album was 2002's The Blueprint 2: The Gift & the Curse, a sprawling double-album which included the Top 10 single "'03 Bonnie & Clyde", a duet with his girlfriend, Beyoncé Knowles of Destiny's Child. The Road Home (1995) (live). Kelly, Best of Both Worlds, in 2002. Desire Walks On (1993). Two side projects followed The Blueprint: a late 2001 MTV Unplugged album (featuring The Roots as Jay-Z's backing band), and a collaborative album with R. Rock the House (1991) (live). The feud between Jay-Z and Nas escalated until 2003, when the two MCs ended their rivalry peacefully.

Brigade (1990). The latter responded to Jay-Z with both an underground single entitled "Stillmatic" and a track, "Ether", on his 2001 LP Stillmatic, and the pair's resulting rivalry became one of the most talked-about subjects in the hip hop community. Bad Animals (1987). The Blueprint also includes "Izzo (HOVA)", a top ten hit, and "Takeover", a song which puts on blast rivals Prodigy of Mobb Deep and Nas. Heart (1985). Eminem was the only guest artist on the album, appearing on the track "Renegade". Passionworks (1983). Although it never surpassed Reasonable Doubt's status in the hip hop community, The Blueprint contained a balanced blend of street credibility and mainstream appeal, and received recognition from both audiences.

Private Audition (1982). 2001's The Blueprint is considered to be one of the best hip hop albums produced thus far. Greatest Hits/Live (1981) (compilation & live). Kelly, Kanye West, The Neptunes and Snoop Dogg. Bebe Le Strange (1980). His next album, The Dynasty: Roc La Familia, was originally intended as a collaboration album with many guests from Roc-a-Fella's roster, including Beanie Sigel, Memphis Bleek and Amil, as well as Scarface, Just Blaze, R. Dog & Butterfly (1978). Carter, which was another big hit in spite of continued criticism for his pop-oriented sound, and a large roster of collaborators that many felt crowded out Jay-Z himself.

Magazine (1978). 3: Life and Times of S. Little Queen (1977). In 1999, Jay-Z released Vol. Dreamboat Annie (1976). 2: Hard Knock Life, continued this evolution towards a pop-oriented market. This included several huge singles, including "Can I Get A..." (featuring Ja Rule and Roc-a-Fella artist Amil), "Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)", "Nigga What, Nigga Who (Originators '99)" (featuring Jaz-O and Amil), "It's Alright" and "Money Ain't a Thang" (with Jermaine Dupri). Denny Fongheiser – Drums. The next year, Jay-Z released Vol.

Fernando Saunders – Bass Guitar. In spite of the success, Jay-Z's image was tarnished by what his core audience perceived as pandering to mainstream audiences with a more pop-friendly sound. Denny Carmassi – Drums. 1, peaked at #3 on the Billboard album charts, and helped establish his career and mainstream success. Mark Andes – Bass Guitar. In 1997, Jay-Z's follow-up, In My Lifetime, Vol. Michael Derosier – Drums. Blige), "Dead Presidents" and "Feelin' It".