Metal Leaves Studio
  • Home
  • Profile
  • Contact
  • Editorial
  • MUSIC Gallery
  • Event Services
  • EVENT Gallery
  • Portrait Services
  • PORTRAIT Gallery
  • Blog

*Back in Black*

3/15/2010

0 Comments

 
Picture
Jay-Z ©Nicole Wrona Black cards, black cars, all black everything.
Another day, another milli. And with that brings another sold-out show for Jay-Z during his nationwide BP3 Tour.  Could things be getting predictable for him now that he 'runs every town' he touches down in? Probably not.

An entrepreneur and philanthropist with an extreme amount of diversified business holdings, Jay-Z told Billboard,  "I just can't sit here and make records and not do anything else." 

He founded Roc Nation, a multi-faceted entertainment company.  He is part owner of the New Jersey Nets, and co-owns the 40/40 Club. Pair that with serving as co-brand director for Budweiser Select and retaining stake in Rocawear.
But tonight, he would once again play the role of entertainer. As everything he touches turns to platinum, it is not haphazardly that Jay has earned the title of "Greatest Rapper Alive." He would not accept anything less.
Picture
Jay-Z ©Nicole Wrona [you're never fully dressed without a smile.]
The  crowd descended en masse upon the Palace of Auburn Hills. They came dressed to kill, Detroit-style. The illest sneakers from Burn Rubber, seductive stilettos from Neimans, tight party dresses, over-sized striped polos. Even though Detroit reps the D hard, one woman showed NY love as she rocked an entire outfit with the New York Skyline recreated on the back.

Although everyone wore their Sunday-best, none surpassed the iconic style of the Man of the Hour himself.  Not surprisingly, as years ago, Jay single handedly changed the game when he chose button-down over throwback. His entrance tonight was more elaborate than in years past,  his ensemble, more dramatic. He came fully dressed, ready to hold it down, in military regalia. Not a far cry from the fatigues he used to sport; he's just repping a higher rank now.

The Master of Ceremonies stood stoic as he rose through the floor. He took his place at center stage, illuminated by a single spotlight.  He commanded respect through his silence. And although Hova was backed by a ten piece band. and surrounded by over fifteen thousand fans screaming their allegiance- throwing diamonds in the air, all eyes were on him and him alone.

Out of nowhere, he began fiercely spitting lyrics like it was one man guerrilla warfare. He reigned over the crowd with his powerful words, professing:  "I went from Pauper to President, every deal I ever made set precedent."  Jay-Z shares his struggles and successes and lets the audience know the journey that is possible.

Sean Carter was born into the projects and has now conquered The Palace-  through years of hard work. Everything is easier than you think, but harder than you ever imagined. And as you walk down the streets of Detroit, with its empty, burned-out houses- know that it is difficult to rise above the ashes-  not impossible.
0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Author

    All images & text ©Nicole Wrona

    Categories

    All
    Art & Design
    Celebrations
    Detroit
    Event
    Music
    New York

    Picture
    Picture
    Picture

    Archives

    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    June 2021
    April 2021
    October 2020
    January 2020
    November 2019
    October 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    February 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    September 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    February 2017
    October 2016
    May 2016
    March 2016
    January 2016
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    May 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    May 2012
    April 2012
    March 2012
    February 2012
    January 2012
    December 2011
    November 2011
    October 2011
    September 2011
    August 2011
    July 2011
    June 2011
    May 2011
    April 2011
    March 2011
    February 2011
    January 2011
    December 2010
    November 2010
    October 2010
    September 2010
    August 2010
    July 2010
    June 2010
    May 2010
    April 2010
    March 2010
    February 2010
    January 2010
    December 2009
    November 2009
    October 2009
    September 2009
    July 2009
    June 2009

    Picture
    Picture
Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.