Stream it all.
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In April, Jay’s wife Beyoncé made a similar move when her hit album Lemonade went from being exclusively streamed on Tidal to making its way over to Apple Music and Spotify. Next up is Aaliyah whose catalog will finally hit streaming services, but fans will have to wait until the late singer’s birthday, January 16, of next year before they’ll be able to get it.
Aside from Jay’s Spotify announcement, the internet offered up their birthday wishes for (arguably) one of the best emcees to pick up a microphone. To ring in Hov’s big day, let us know your favorite Jay Z album, track, and/or lyric. Just for kicks.
You’ve set the Blueprint as inspiration.
Happy 50th Birthday Jay Z #happybirthdayjayz #happybirthdayhov
Shawn Corey Carter turns 50 today!!! Tell us your all time favourite Jay Z joint!! #GMITM @HomeboyzRadio
Happy Birthday, JAY-Z!
Send in your personal birthday wishes below. #Hov50