Music - Friday, November 7, 2008 8:43 - 9 Comments

Viva La Hova

“That bloke from Oasis said I couldn’t play guitar / Somebody shoulda told him I’ma f**kin rockstar” –Jay-Z on “Dopeboy Fresh (Jockin’ Jay-Z)”

If you’re not convinced by Jay-Z’s claim to rock stardom, pick up the Mick Boogie & Terry Urban mash up mixtape, Viva La Hova. While Jay ain’t exactly strumming power chords, his rap lyrics rock hard enough over Coldplay’s instrumentation. It’s enough to make the most diehard alternative fans give him the co-sign.

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