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Two things :

 

If I'm being brutally honest - I couldn't give a fuck about what Chris Martin does with Jay Z, Kanye West, Beyonce etc. More collaborations with the likes of Ian McCulloch, and less collaborations with that shower. I don't know why but it muddies Coldplay's reputation which has become increasingly strained I feel.

 

But hey he's allowed to do whatever he wants to do and if it keeps him happy then let it be.

 

You're allowed not to like those collaborations, of course... But, "it muddies Coldplay's reputation" ??? :freak: Sounds very snobbish to me...

 

And, oh my god, are you serious about not focusing on LP5 ? How could one night in NY affect so badly the album's making process ? :facepalm:

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Eminem, Jay-Z rock Yankee Stadium at concert

 

NEW YORK — Midway through his portion of his heavyweight twin billing with Jay-Z at Yankee Stadium, Eminem took a moment to reflect the gravity of performing a concert on a hallowed ground.

 

But he wasn't talking about the house that Jeter built: Instead, the Detroit rapper acknowledged the borough where they were performing — the Bronx, the origin of hip-hop.

 

"Do not think that I don't know where I'm at right now," the Detroit rapper told the audience at the sold-out stadium on Monday. "I'm also honored to be on this (expletive) stage in the Bronx, the (expletive) birthplace of hip-hop."

 

His concert with Jay-Z was yet another example of just how far the genre has come in its 30-plus-year history. The genre christened the newly constructed Yankee Stadium: The joint billing by two rap icons was the first musical concert at Yankee Stadium, which made its debut last year.

 

"I gotta tell y'all it's one of the most wonderful things being here tonight, being from New York City and being in Yankee Stadium," Jay-Z told the roaring crowd.

 

Both Eminem and Jay-Z, who performed two concerts at Detroit's Comerica Park earlier this month, brought out an all-star cast of friends to mark the occasion. During Eminem's performance, which came first, his guests included his posse D-12, protege 50 Cent, mentor Dr. Dre and new hitmaker B.o.B.

 

Hometown hero Jay-Z would not be outdone, calling on Kanye West, Coldplay's Chris Martin, sensations Drake and Nicki Minaj, and wife Beyonce to support his set.

 

Eminem and Jay-Z also performed together during Jay-Z's concert for their joint song "Renegade."

 

While both sets had star power, the vibe of each performance couldn't have been more different. Eminem's performance was about a triumphant comeback, whereas Jay-Z's was more like another coronation.

 

Eminem — one of the best-selling rappers of all time — owns the year's top-selling album with "Recovery." The album marks his critical comeback after battling a serious addiction to drugs. His concert began by recounting his struggles via a written montage on screen, and later, Eminem spoke of his gratitude for another chance.

 

"I missed you (expletives), did you miss me?" he said to the screams of the crowd. "It feels so good to be back."

 

And he demonstrated it with an impassioned if imperfect show that included new hits like "Love the Way You Lie" and the inspirational "Not Afraid" to now-classics like "Without Me" And "Lose Yourself." Though at times it was hard to hear his live rapping over his voice track, he performed with the ferocity of a boxer trying to regain his championship status, even though Eminem already has achieved it.

 

For Jay-Z, who has been hip-hop's reigning king for some time now, mingling with rock stars, presidents and baseball champions with ease, Monday's performance only seemed to confirm why he's still one of rap and pop's most engaging figures some 15 years after his debut.

 

He delivered hits like "99 Problems," "On to the Next One" and "Hard Knock Life" with precision, backed by glitzy graphics. He gave West a moment to shine as West rapped his hits "Power" and "Good Life," and the two brought out Minaj for their buzzed-about new song "Monster." He even showed he was more than rap when he brought out Martin, who sang the chorus for Jay-Z's "Heart of the City (Ain't No Love)," then performed the Coldplay hit "Clocks."

 

The concert lasted well past midnight, and a few thousand in the crowd started to make their way to the exits while Jay-Z was still rapping to beat the after-concert rush. But most stayed behind, sensing what Jay-Z told them. "This is historic: They ain't never gonna be another night like tonight."

 

Well, maybe one more night — the pair has another show at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday.

 

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Plenty of fans are having the worst experience getting into Yankee stadium. It's about a hour and half wait on the will call line and customer service line. When you get to the actual window, senior citizens are working the window and taking their own sweet time servicing the people.

 

It's all good though once you get in line. You're reminded of the reason you are there. The music is excellent, the sound is phenomenal and Jay-Z and Eminem are rocking!!!! We'll have a full report for you tonight right here. In honor of the birthday boy Swizz Beatz -- who may or may not be a special guest tonight (wink wink) -- we'll say "Showwwwwwwwwwtime!"

 

Be sure to check back with us throughout the night for live updates from this epic event! You can also follow us on twitter @MTVRapFix and tweet us your comments from the show.

 

9:10 PM Rahman Dukes: The stadium is packed. Huge difference from Detroit where the folks were reciting every word from Em line for line. They're still rocking wit him tough, though. He has a lot of hits!

 

9:11 PM Shaheem Reid: Heard Dre is in the building! Wooooo!!

 

9:14 PM SR: Reaction for "Stan" is amazing. Yankee Stadium is definitely bigger than Comerica. Seems fuller too. Damn it is so many people out here. Rah Dukes says this is our woodstock. That's real. I feel him on that. Expecting so many guest spots from Jay tonight.

 

9:37 PM SR: Feels great to see 50 Cent shut down a stadium in NY. He came out for "Patiently Waiting," "I Get Money" and "Beama Benz and Bentley" and "In Da Club." No Drake for forever though.

 

 

9:50 PM SR: The reception for Dr. Dre was immaculate. They were going crazy for Doc.

 

9:54 PM SR: Em thanked eveyone for supporting him and not giving up on him before going into "Not Afraid."

 

9:57 PM RD: Definitely noticed some changes on the NY leg of this show. Em is speaking to the crowd a lot more. Seems totally comfortable.

 

10:00 PM SR: Mixed chants of Hova and Eminem after "Not Afraid."

 

10:13 PM SR: Very energetic and loud debate in my section amongst fans about whether Eminem is top five of all-time or just "this generation."

 

10:15 PM SR: Love the fact that they are playing Jay Electronica and Mos Def over the PA in Yankee Stadium!!!!

 

11:01 PM SR: Kanye for run this town!! Only the second song in. Ye going into power!!!!

 

11:03 PM SR: Kanye West and Jay-Z are debuting the performance for the "Power" remix.

 

11:13 PM SR: Crazy at the stadium. After the "Power" remix, Ye, Jay and Nicki Minaj do "Monster"!!!! Nuts!!!!

 

11:33PM SR: Jay brought out Eminem for Renegade! The super powers back together again... The video production on these shows are amazing. Five huge screens on the stage and the images and artwork for each song is amazing.

 

11:43 PM SR: The stadium is shaking something crazy off of "Big Pimpin." Jay said he wanted to do it carnivale style.

 

12:04 AM SR: Chris Martin from Cold Play comes out. Now Drake is here!!!!!! "Miss Me." Free Weezy chants as well.

 

12:07 AM SR: "Light Up" for the first time ever live!!!

 

12:11 AM SR: Light Up was magnificent!!! Beyonce just came out for "Forever Young." She's angelic!

 

12:20 AM SR: "Empire State of Mind" was triumphant!!!! No A keys, but Briget Kelly killed it.

 

12:24 AM SR: Started "Thank You," but told them to stop it. Jay brings Bleek back out for "Jigga My N****."

 

12:35 AM SR: Nobody wants to leave! Jay is in over time but having a wonderful time. Hova chants still going. Stadium packed. He's rolling out a whole lot of hits!!! "Where I'm From," "Dirt off Your Shoulder." "Give it to me" (I'm a hustla baby).

 

http://rapfix.mtv.com/2010/09/13/jay-z-eminem-concert-new-york/

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