New Video: Jay Z – ‘Picasso Baby’

 

 

Performance art meets hip hop aboard the artistically forward “mini-movie’ accompanying Jay Z‘s latest ‘Picasso Baby’.

The Timbaland-produced single off his latest No. 1 album ‘Magna Carta…Holy Grail‘, the 10-minute video – directed by Mark Romanek – saw its premiere hit HBO moments ago much to critical acclaim.

Seeing the Roc Nation leader visit the Pace Gallery in New York to film it, fans should look for cameos from Taraji P. Henson, Rosie Perez, Wale, and many more including the “grandmother of performance art” Marina Abramović.

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  1. Lovebird (Roar – PRISM – 10.22.13)) August 2, 2013

    I cannot stand him at all. Everytime I see him, I feel like I’m in need of a deep wash, with some of the most strongest shower gels out there, also with the strongest scented candles and after the deep wash, I fumigate my entire bathroom and surroundings. He literally makes my skin crawl.

    • Third Ward Trill (aka quetta) August 2, 2013

      But you’re checking for him.

    • . : : h 2 o : : . August 3, 2013

      Yet, you stan for Nicki Minaj?

      😯

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  2. Third Ward Trill (aka quetta) August 2, 2013

    I loved it.

  3. Brazilian Beyonce!!! August 2, 2013

    He has a number 1 Album and Top Ten Single with no promo or Video when will your faves?

    • Gopit August 3, 2013

      No promo? Youtube forced me to sit through the advert, he gave away a million copies, he’s Jay-Z as it is. He doesn’t need to write it in the sky before you know he’s promoting it.

  4. Lmao August 2, 2013

    It was more interesting than I thought it would be. I really liked how he gave all the other artists recognition at the end of the video. Nice.

  5. luke August 3, 2013

    annoying

  6. boo boo jones August 3, 2013

    zzzzzzzzzz

  7. Thando August 3, 2013

    I love it, it’s a delicious interpretation of what art is. The juxtaposition of the different racial opinions on Rap/art and the venue being an art gallery. The use of the colour white. I think it is beautiful to see, and it affirms the notion that we make ourselves art.

    I have always wondered why is it that the simplest of visual artistry ideas are the ones with the greatest appeal. Ironic because people associate art with “divine” gift and complexity.

  8. Everyone’s A Critic August 3, 2013
  9. Everyone’s A Critic August 3, 2013

    Epic.. And Nothing But That. His Aura Is Magnetic. He Was Standing Against A Blank White Canvas, Projecting His Energy To Other Artists And Bouncing Off Of Their Auras & Energies. He Made Himself & The Audience Become The Art!

  10. Daniel Teflon August 3, 2013

    Not mad @ Jay Z gotta make ya coins Grind!!!

  11. divalover August 3, 2013

    ART

  12. POP ROYALTY (F*** Yeah Rihanna) August 3, 2013

    He’s Awesome in IT.
    😀
    Loved it.

    now That is a THING i Want “His Wife” To do.

  13. D’ZineKaos August 3, 2013

    Very powerful video I am not a Jay-Z fan but the man is very talented.

  14. S****** Blonde August 3, 2013

    Where is the art?, i was expecting something ala Bedtime Story, cute but not a masterpiece.

    • Thando August 5, 2013

      So if the artist is white, blond, green-eyed and laying on a bed wearing white lace it’s artistic yet this is not?

    • ThatsmynamE August 6, 2013

      @Thando for real, stfu. This was not art. All it was was him talking about some s*** and then performing in a white room with a bunch of idiots who were screaming like they had no sense. Jay-z and his wife are always trying to make themselves seem greater than they actually are, they are basic, not creative & full of s***.

      • Thando August 6, 2013

        “Shut the f*** up”?! Sir, I’m afraid that I cannot do.

        I rather agree with you though, one man’s “s***” is another’s art. Just like I think that everything madonna (performing in wedding dress at an awards show) or lady gaga (wearing a meat dress) has done is p** droppings.

        Jay z and his wife never do anything, YOU’RE the one who thinks they do that.
        They are both exceptional artists who excel at what they are talented in (hopefully you are too).

        Now please tell me, am I being indecent?

  15. Navy Nick August 5, 2013

    oooh yea that was nice-JAY Z is amazing!

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