Jay Z

On Sunday, January 19, 2014, Jay-Z played a sold out show at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island during his Magna Carter world tour. "The last time I was in this building I brought Michael Jackson to the stage," he said.  "I know that show will…

The city of New York is used to being serenaded. Entertainers famous and obscure alike have sung the city's praises – delivering some of their biggest records in doing so. From Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York,” to Jay – Z and Alecia…

We've made it to Round 3 of NYS Music's March Madness, a Sweet 16 of artists who call New York home or got their start in the Empire State. We have 16 incredible artists and some tough matchups coming up. There's B.O.C. vs D.M.C.,…

It's that time of year again - sure there are a few dozen basketball games happening over the next few weeks, but its also time for the 2019 NYS Music's version of March Madness! In the past, we have looked at up and coming bands from…

After months of speculation, the Woodstock 50 lineup was revealed Tuesday. Included in the lineup were the rumored artists leaked two weeks ago. Headliners for the Aug. 16-18 festival, being held at Watkins Glen International Speedway…

It's that time of year again - sure there are a few dozen basketball games happening over the next few weeks, but its also time for NYS Music's version of March Madness! In the past, we have looked at up and coming bands from around the…

He was a one-man businessman who was conscious of the fact that pushing his product could become a life or death situation at any point.

With an expansive state such as NY, there's a multitude of large cities and small towns that are home to some widely diverse music venues and scenes abroad.  Teetering as the fourth most populated state in the country, New York houses just…

Jay-Z has made a reputation as one of the greatest living rappers, and his Magna Carta tour continues to prove just that.  Opening with, “U Don’t Know”, Jay-Z started his performance at Buffalo’s First Niagara Center with an energy that…