Jay-Z

One of the World’s most successful and influential musicians is coming to Aberdeen as part of his 2008 UK tour. Seven times Grammy award-winning, Jay-Z, will play at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre’s (AECC’s) Press and Journal Arena on 21, July 2008.

“It’s great to welcome such a massive name in the world of music to the AECC, and something in a different genre from what we are used to here” says Clarke Milloy, Managing Director, AECC. “We had a similar event here in 2007 with 50 Cent and it was a huge success”.

Jay-Z’s latest tour follows the release of his tenth album, ‘American Gangster’, in November 2007. The tour also includes headlining performances at this year’s Glastonbury and O2 Wireless festivals, making him the first ever hip-hop artist to headline a British festival.

The hip-hop supremo is known for his ability to compose songs and lyrics without the need for pen and paper, while his 2006 comeback album, ‘Kingdom Come’, sold nearly 700,000 copies in its first week of release.  In addition to a successful solo career, Jay-Z has collaborated with likes of Linkin Park, R Kelly and his partner, Beyonce Knowles. He is also the former CEO and president of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fela Records who’s portfolios have included the likes of The Beastie Boys, Kanye West and Rihanna.

Tickets for Jay-Z go on sale on Friday, 18 April. Tickets cost £32.50 + booking fee and are available from Ticketmaster on 08444 77 9000 or online at www.ticketmaster.co.uk.

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For further information contact Kate Davidson, PR & Marketing Manager, AECC on tel: 01224 330416 or email: kdavidson@aecc.co.uk  or Sean Brosnan, Sales and Marketing Assistant on tel: 01224 330431 or Sbrosnan@aecc.co.uk.